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'Growers’ Ass’n Demands Grading be. Abolished

F armers from all Important ‘Potato
Counties of State in Convention
at Agricultural College Unan-

' imously Oppose Double
Grading Methods

The annual meeting of the Michigan Potato Grow-
ers’ Association at the Agricultural College last week
Thursday and Friday culminated in a sweeping
victory for the farmers who had opposed the double
grading system. Every recommendation urged by
MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING and favored by its
readers who had come to the meeting to protest
against the grades, was unanimously adopted.
Easily outnumbering the “regulars” of the associa-
tion, Consisting of both growers and shippers, by
at least three to one, the “insurgent” farmers domin-
ated every action of the meeting, including the elec-
tion of officers.

According to plans previously arranged by M. B. F.,
a preliminary meeting of farmers was held on Wed-
nesday night to determine the course of action for
the meetings on- the following days- The farmers
began to arrive at the Wentworth Hotel, the M. BfF.
headquarters, at about three o’clock Wednesday af-
ternoon, and by six o’clock the lobby of‘the hotel
was crowded to its capacity. The first delegation to
arrive consisted of forty-six farmers from Montcalm
county, led by Bryant E. Avery, editor of the Green-
ville Independent, who has been one of the staunch-
est champions of the farmers in their fight against
the double grading system. Following in turn came
delegations from Benzie county, Mecosta, Osceola,
Isabella, Missaukee, Kent, Antrim, Cass, Lapeer,
Oceana, Oakland, Wexford, Genesee, each delegation
representing from one hundred to eight hundred
farmers. The farthermost county represented was
Benzie, which sent David E. Burns, a fermer member
of the state legislature and every inch a fighter for
'the farmer’s rights, who came to plead and fight if
need be for a hundred and fifty farmers of that
northwestern county. Oakfield Grange, No. 888 of
Kent county sent two delegates, so far as known the
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WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM
WASHINGTON D. 0., MARCH 7, 1918
MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING,
MT. CLEMENS, MICH.

I HAVE PREPARED AN AMENDMENT
WHICH I AM GOING TO OFFER TO THE
'AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL
ABOLISHING EVERY FORM OF POTATO
GRADING. DO NOT KNOW HOW SUCCESS—
FUL I WILL BE BUT J. WILL DO MY BEST
TO ACCO'MPLISH THIS PURPOSE WHICH
I BELIEVE IS FULLY JUSTIF‘ED. WILL
KEEP YOU ADVISED. THE MATTER MAY
. COME UP TOMORROW.—WM. ALDEN SMITH

(Later a dispatch was received from Senator
Smith stating that discussion on the agricultur-
al bill had been postponed because of the press
of other matters, but that he would push his
amendment on the grading proposition as soon
as the bill came up again.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thru the courtesy of Secretary Davis of the Lan-
sing Board of Commerce the court room at the city
hall was secured for the Wednesday night meeting.
Forrest A. Lord, editor of M B. F., was named chair-
man and Bryant Avery, editor of the Greenville Inde.
pendent, secretary. Every farmer present was given
an opportunity to express his opinions on the grad-
ing proposition and while there was some difference
of opinion as to what action should be taken in rec-
ommending the size of screen to be employed in
grading, generally speaking the farmers present were
of a single mind.

By far the most emphatic talk of the evening was
given by Jason Woodman of Paw Paw, a member of
the State Board of Agriculture, who in strong words
condemned not only the present grading rules, but
the policy of the Food Administration in meddling
with the farmers’ business. t‘It does not matter,”
said Mr. Woodman, “whether this grading is good or
bad. The farmers don’t want it, and they are cer-
tainly the ones who Should have the say as to how their
product shall be graded. In the first place, a grave
mistake was made in urging the farmers to plow up
their meadows to plant potatoes, beans and corn, and
the regulations of the Food Administration have only
made matters worse. This meddling i’ to the farm-

Insurgent Farmers Dominate An-
nual Meeting of Michigan Pota-
to Growers’ Association and
Pave way for Greater De-
velopment of Industry

er's business, if continued, will reduce instead of
increase the production of food.”

Dorr D. Buell, president of the Potato Growers’
Ass’n, was also present and gave the growers a very
cordial invitation to join the association and take
part in its business session of the two following days.

After a discussion lasting until nearly midnight,
the chair was autl‘orized to appoint a committee of
four to act with him as a resolution committee to
draft and present at the growers’ business session, a
set of resolutions embodying the recommendations of
the preliminary meeting. The resolutions as drafted
and unanimously passed at the growers’ meeting on
Friday without the alteration of so much as a word,
appear below, except that an amendment was offered
recommem‘ng the establishment by the growers of
a single grade of potatoes to be secured by an inch
and three-quarters round mesh, and to be known and-
advertised as Michigan Standard No. 1 Potatoes.

At two o’clock on the following afternoon, Mr. E.
P. Miller of the potato committee of the U. S. Food
Administration arose before an audience of farmers
that packed the auditorium at the Agricultural build-

ing to its very doors, and attempted to justify his.

action in putting compulsory grading rules into ef-
fect. Before him on the table lay a number of copies
of MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING containing articles
on the grading proposition, to which Mr. Miller fre-
quently referred during the course of his remarks.
It soon became evident that “Mr. Miller’s primary
object was not to explain the “benefits" of the grad-
ing rules, but to discredit MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARM-

ING, its editors, and the farmers who had come from ‘

many miles around to protest against the rules that
had worked such havoc to their business.
Deliberately and maliciously, the gentleman from
Washington who has made a fortune out of his spec-
ulations in potatoes, quoted and misquoted sentences
and isolated paragraphs from the columns of M. B.

 

 

 

WHEREAS, the United States is engaged in the
greatest war of history, involving the freedom and
democracy of the world, the preservation of our na-
tion and the safety of our homes. We fully realize
that the successful prosecution of the war and the
welfare of our boys across the seas depend upon the
. united strength of the nation’s man power and the
co-ordination and co-operation of all its commercial,
and agricultural interests. The farmers of the na—
tion have heeded the pleas of President Wilson that
they put forth their utmost endeavors to increase
the food products of the nation that the wants of our
soldiers, the Allies fighting by their side, and the
citizen population may be supplied. And

WHEREAS, in complying with the pleas of the fed~
eral government in these respects, the farmers of

potatoes in their history, paid the highest prices of
years for seed, labor and fertilizer, tended the crop
thru a most discouraging season, and because of
circumstances outside their control, secured a most dis-
appointing yield for their labor, and

WHEREAS, when the farmers took their potatoes
to market expecting that they would be graded and
sold in the same manner .as in previous years, they
were required by the buyers to conform to a grading
system which in practical operation resulted in a clas-
sification that placed in a co—called No. 2 grade having
little if any market value, from a5 to 35 per cent of
sound edible potatoes that in previous years had found
a ready’market under grading rules as accepted and
established by the trade,and

WHEREAS, the grading rules so suddenly promul-
gated, were not extended to include all potato grow-
ing sections of the country; neither were any estab-
lished rules or requirements demanded pf retail deal-
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Michigan last spring planted the largest acreage of‘

True Copy of Resolutions prepared by Opposing Farmers and Undnimosly Adopted in Growers’ Convention

the farmer, Without following the product to the con-
sumer in an effort to create a demand for such grades
and ,

WHEREAS, the establishment of these grades has
resulted in huge financial loss to the farmers of all
states, paralyzed the movement of the crop during
the normal marketing season, resulted in an over-
abundance of potatoes at the source of supply and a
shortage at the consuming markets, forced the farmers
to hold their crop of No. 1 stock for much higher
prices than would have been necessary to have paid the
cost of production had they been able to place on the
market a larger percentage of their crop as in form-
er years, and

WHEREAS, the lack of a market for the so—called
N0. 2 stock has resulted in an enormous and criminal
waste of precious food, in direct contravention to the
teachings and efforts of the Food Administration to
conserve food products, and

WHEREAS, the President has said: “No law can
last long ‘ ‘ * which does not recognize and accept
the principle that governments derive all their just
powers from the consent of the governed," and

WHEREAS, the farmers of the state of Michigan
have been arbitrarily compelled by virtue of the very
nature of the marketing and distributing machinery
of potatoes, controlled by the organized shippers of
the state, to have their potatoes graded in a manner
contrary to their wishes and detrimental to their in—
terests, having had absolutely no voice in the matter
whatsoever, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED. that we, loyal citizens and
farmers of the state of Michigan, in convention as—
sembled, do hereby pledge our utmost support to the
prosecution of this great war for the cause of hu-
manity, and to do all in our power to produce the great-

the farmers in this effort, and

mand its immediate abolishment, in the interest of our
common cause,

of representative potato growers of Michigan go on

regards to quality, which principle, in fact, has been

est amount of foodstuffs required to win the war;
and were the present method of grading potatoes in
any manner a measure destined to assist us in our
direct benefit to those most vitally concerned, the
producer or consumer, we would cheerfully, gladly a-
bide by its provisions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we protest
against the indiscriminate waste of food resulting
from the double grading of potatoes, and to request
the immediate abolishment of all obnoxious rules gov-
erning the production of food that will in any way
have a tendency to reduce or curtail such production,
and that the government do all in its power to assist

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we particu~
larly condemn the double grading of potatoes as now
being employed by the shippers of this state, and de-

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this convention
record as favoring the principle of grading potatOes as

observed for many years by the producers and by
buyers in all terminal markets; but we are unalter—
ably opposed to further interference in the matter of
grades, through which neither producer nor consumer
is benefited, fully believing that the discussion and
determination of such regulations may, with justice to
all and injury to none, be left until the close of the

war.
(Signed) FORREST A. LORD, Mt. Clemens
LAWRENCE SIPLE, Greenville
DAVID E. BURNS, Beulah.
ELMER COMPSON, Remus,
A. M. SMITH, Lake City.
Dated Lansing, Mich, March 7th, 1918.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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F., and declared that the man who would make

such and such a statement during, war time

was lacking in patriotism. The largest part
of Mr. Miller’s talk was in the form of casti-
gations against MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING and

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ford, leader of the county agents, all of whom gave ,

instructive and inspiring addresses.

Mr. Mumford painted in especially glowing col-
ors the future of the state’s potato industry, and
exhibited a vision that was at once 'broad, clear,

er could ‘he understand the statement made by
Prof. Eustace formerly of the college, but now

, with the Food Administration, that “our men at
the college have been working for grades for years, .

and now that it is possible to establish these they

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jure the character of the men Opposed to it, Mr selection of seed, right cultural methods, and about.” Mr. Woodman also denied that Prof.
Miller desperately sought refuge in an appeal to standard grading, Mr. Mumford believes that Waid’s\attempts to justify the grades at various

the crowd’s emotions, and wound up his talk by
saying, “Remember we are at war,” etc.

The editors of MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING owe
no apologies for what followed. Much against
their intentions and will, they were forced ‘to
rise to a defense of their position, their loyalty to
Uncle Sam and the loyalty of the farmers of Mich-
‘igan. And in less time than it takes to tell it
Mr. Miller’s cheap defenses were battered down,
and the light of truth and understanding fell full
upon the meeting. From that time on. the oppos-
ing farmers controlled the situation, and farmer
after farmer got to his feet and in fervid e10-
quence that shamed Mr. Miller’s best efforts. de—
fended their rights and proclaimed their patriot-
ism. They .established the alibi that inasmuch as
the grading measure was not a war measure that
was intended to assist in the production or con-
servation of food, but an imposition and a'hind-
rance, they were not therefore, hampering war
preparations by opposing the grades.

Thru the kindne8s of President Dorr Buell every
farmer was given an opportunity to join the as-
sociation, and by the time the business session
opened on the following morning, the membership
of the association had nearly doubled. T-he elec-

- tion proceeded Without friction, the bitterness that

characterized the meeting of the previous day hav-
ing disappeared. Mr. A. M. Smith, of Lake City,
one of the largest breeders of Guernsey cattle
and grOWer of potatoes in the state, was elected
president; Lawrence A. Siple of Greenville,
secretary; Dorr D. Buell, treasurer. 'The by-laws
of the association were amended so that the ex-
ecutive board might include in addition to the
officers, amember from every pot to growing
county of the state. At the present t me there are
fourteen local potato growers’ associations and
encouragement will be given to growers in other
counties to immediately organize and affiliate
themselves with the state associations.

During the course of the business session, F. A.
Lord presented the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted as read:

"WHEREAS,

“RESOLVED, that we extend to the Michigan Ag-
ricultural College and the officers of the Michigan
Potato Growers’ Association our fullest appreciation
of this courtesy, and to pledge our utmost co-opera-
tion in helping to carry on the great educational work
in which they are engaged.

“WHEREAS, recognizing the value of the service
being rendered to the potato industry of Michigan, by
Prof. C. W. Wald, potato expert of the Michigan
Agricultural College and the Extension Department,
in his study of potato diseases, and in his efforts to
discover and provide methods for the combatting of
such to the end that the quality and fame of the
Michigan potato may be advanced, be it ‘

“RTESOLXrED, that we extend to Prof. VVaid our ap-
proval of his work and our appreciation of what he is
accomplishing along these lines, and that we pledge

Agricultural College and the officers of the Michigan . . . . - slip through the slats the thin way. The result is g ,
Potato GrowerS' Association, the farmers herein con- ganization Of suCh assomations. and M' B“ F‘ Wl_11 that many fair—sized potatoes aw- thrown into the if
gregated have been given the opportunity to assemble be glad of the opportunity to help. If there is cullls «{gfivasted. t t l u 1“ ii
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“m y a co ng er n eres ’ e Farmer, write M. B. F. and let us Show you tubers run smaller, large quantities would be culled E 7;“

farmers departed for their homes, but, enough re-
mained over to make the attendance at the rfter-
noon session very creditable, and some splendid
addresses were heard. Prof. J. W. Milward, sec-
retary of the Wisconsin Potato Growers’ Ass’n.
gave some interesting facts concerning the pota-
to situation in his state. He gave the lie to Mr.
Miller’s statement of the previous day that the
farmers of Michigan were the only ones to show
opposition to the grading rules, by saying that

“considerable" numbers of Wisconsin growers were A

opposed to them. He stated that in some sections
of his state. the second grade ran from ten to
twelve per cent of the total crop, while in other
sections it ran as high as thirty-five percent. It.

was Mr. Milward’s opinion that Wisconsin would .

finally decide upon a single grade. A numrer of
conferences are shortly to be held in his state be-
fore which both growers and shippers will be
given on opportunity to present their views.
Other speakers of the afternoon session includ-
ed Prof. Wm. Stewart of the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture and secretary of the National
Potato Association; John V. Harrison, secretary
Wexford-Missaukce County Potato Growers’ Ass’n
of Manton; John I. Gibson, secretary of the Wes-
tern Michigan Development Bureau; E. B. Mum-

thru the courtesy of the Michigan}

heading M. A. C. Defends Grading Rules.”

Michigan growers can produce and prepare for
market a product that cannot be excelled, and
that by properly advertising it, a nation-wide de-
mand can be created which the potato of no other
state can satisfy. Such was the substance of his
word picture of the opportunity that lies before
the potato growers of Michigan, and such is the
picture we want to pass on to our readers.

'Michigan is recognized as the banner potato
state of the Union. The Michigan potato possess-
es advantages in both taste and quality far su-
perior to the product of any other state, and be—
cause of its surpassing excellence, will’ always
find a special market. Acting in accordance with
the resolution recommending the establishment
of a single grade of potatoes, secured by screen-
ing over an inch and three-quarters round mesh,
the Michigan Potato Growers’ Association will
encourage all growers to adopt that size .as a Mich-
igan No. 1 grade, and little fear will then be felt
that the product of other states, no matter how
graded, will ever find greater favor on the mar-
kets.

The recommendation of the Growers’ Ass’n.
does not anticipate a compulsory grading at
this time. Its only purpose is to induce farmers
to recognize the value of such a' grade and in
years when the crop is abundant to place upon
the market only such potatoes as can be included
in such a grade. In this manner, it is hoped to
eventually standardize the entire Michigan crop,
so that no matter where Michigan potatoes may
be sold, the consumer may know that they are

standard in both size and quality. The time
may possibly come when the growers of the state
will recognize the advantage of a compulsary
grading law, but this is not for the immediate fut-
ure to consider.

MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING urges every pota-
to growing county of the state to organize a lo—
cal potato growers’ association, and hopes that
its readers in the potato growing sections will
realize the value of such an association to the ex-
tent of taking the initiative and organizing.
President Smith of the State Association is most
anxious to give all assistance possible in the or—

why a county organization is desirable and how
to proceed to organize.

JASON WOODMAN PROVES
GOOD FRIEND OF THE FARMERS

Mr. Jason Woodman, member of the State Board
of Agriculture, and one of the best known farm-
ers of western Michigan, is entitled t) the thanks
of every farmer in Michigan because of his firm
stand for their rights. Mr. Woodman spoke right
out in meeting before the hundred farmers who

farmers weren’t being given a fair chance to raise
the food that will help win the war. A part of
what he said is quoted elsewhere. We want M.
B. F. readers to know and to remember that Jason
Woodman has thrown his s .pport to them, and to
appreciate that it is a support worth having.

M. A. C. AUTHORITIES DENY
SUPPORT OF GRADING RULES

In view of the numerous press bulletins that
have emanated from East Lansing supporting the
grading measure. and the actioh of the county
agents in giving a unanimous vote at their meeting
last December favoring the rules. the farmers are
not a little surprised at the denials that have
recently been mad! “v oflicials and attaches of the
College that they \x. H: in sympathy with the U.
S. regulations. Jason Woodman told the farm-
ers that the College officials had never voted in
favor of the grades, but that. on the contrary a
special meeting was held several weeks ago for
the purpose of making a protest against them.
Mr. Woodman was unable to explain the action
of the county agents or the East Lansing bulle-
tin that appeared in a number of county papers,
Neith-

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meetings he had attended, had the sanction of the
Mr. Woodman admitted. that the
standwhich some of those having a dual connec-

tion witli'the college and the extension department.

had taken was at least indiscreet.

MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING and its readers are
glad to accept Mr. Woodman’s explanation and
are gratified to know that their well-founded sus-
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MR. MILLER’S STATEMENTS DO
NOT JIBE WITH THE FACTS

Eitheer. E. P. Miller of the U. S. Food Admin-
istration deliberately juggled some of his facts
or else he lacked knowledge of the true situation.
In his talk before the growers on Thursday after-
noon. he accused MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING of
“stirring up’ the farmers, and stated that Michi—
gan was the only state in the union which was op-
posed to the gnading rules. Later Mr. J. W. Mil—
ward, secretary of the Wisconsin Potato Growers’
Ass’n told M. B. F. that Mr. Miller should not have
made such a statement as a large number of Wis-
consin farmers were opposed to them. Later, in
his address before the growers, Mr. Miller confirm-
ed his statement, and told furthermore that pub—
lic hearings were to be held upon the subject.
’Bona fide letters received from farmers in Maine,
New York and Minnesota also prove beyond a
doubt that the rules are unpopular witl. the ma-
jority of growers. '

Mr. Miller stated that a meeting of growers
which he attended at Rochester, N. Y., had voted
unanimously in favor of the grades. We wonder
if the meeting entioned in the following account
taken from the New York Produce News, is the
one to which Mr. Miller referred:

GRO‘VICRS FAVOR CHANGE IN GRADING

Rochester, N.Y.—Prominent potato growers at the New
York Potato Shippers’ Conservation Association meet—
ing said that .‘0 minimum diameter of 1 15-16 im-h
for No. 1 United States standard. is too great. if
potatoes were round instead of flattened. grading ac-
cording to diameter wOuld be an easy matter by
running over a device fitted with parallel slats of uni—
form width. As it is many potatoes strike so as to

that should be firsts. It is expected there will be no
revision of the standard this season.

Looking to the next crop, a committee representa-
tive of the growers will be, appointed to meet with
a similar committee of thr from the Shippers
Ass’n. and later a joint comn. cc committee of both
will go to Washington. The association appoint-
ed L. C. Loomis, J1‘., Victor and James Fraser, 0f
Genesee as two members of its committee. The third
member will be chosen later. l4}. Percy Miller, repre—
senting the Federal Food Administration, attended
the conference.

DAILY PRESS GARBLES REAL
FACTS ON POTATO MEETING

of the potato meeting that appeared in the daily
press, that it was a bunch of Bolshevik fanatics
who journeyed to Lansing to present their case
before Mr. Miller.

Such statements as “a near riot,” “an ultimatum
that they will raise no more potatoes until the
federal grading rule is abolished” “for a time
during the afternoon the evidence seemed to.be
against the Washington man, but as the meeting
wore on the testimony appeared to swing back in
his favor,” ”a free exchange of personalities with
Forrest A. Lord, editor of the paper, and Grant
Slocum, publisher, playing the leading roles.” and
a score of other similarly false and misleading
assertions contained in the public press accounts
can have only one object and result, that of plan‘—

ing the farmer in an unfavorable light before the

people of the city.

The articles appearing in the Lansing State
Journal were not only grossly exaggerative and in
many details untrue, but were Openly hostile to
the growers, despite the fact that the voting sen-

timent of the entire gathering supported the con-.. '

tentions of the insurgent farmers. It is clear
from the unsympathetic attitude of many of the
daily papers that the farmers of Michigan need not
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Eaton Rapids—~Peat as a material for fuel. is
attracting considerable attention here. Robert
Pettit who has had some experience with this
fuel is making an attempt to get the public
interested. in the proposition. Mr. Pettit calls
attention to the widespread use of fuel peat in Ire-
land, where it is claimed that it will burn as good
as coal, will hold fire as long, and gives off as
much heat. It is a well known fact that there was
considerable interest in peat as fuel several years
ago, and thata number of companies were organi—
Zed to make commercial use of the material found
in so many Michigan swamps. The charge was
freely made at the time that the "concerns were
bought up by the coal companies, at any rate
few if any of them continued to make fuel peat.
The plant near Capac which was organized to
make peat~fuel, wasturned into a paper factory.
the claim being made at the time that fuel could
not be made cheap enough to compete with the

coal operators.
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Montrose———The co-operative idea is spread-
ing among the farmers. Statistic made public by
George A Miller of Chesaning, president of the
Co- -operative Grain Dealers’ Asociatio' of M1th1-

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local farmers’ e ‘.cvator show that the farmers are
rapidly awakening to their opportunities. There
are today in Michigan 45 elevators, and four
thousand in the United States doing b1 siness un-
der the co—operative plan. These elveators last
year did business to the extent of over two l'il-
lion dollars, handling 72 per cent of the grain
of the Middle-West. In the last six weeks. co-
operative elevators have been organized in the
following Michigan places: lgatOn “apids, Deid-

ing, Reading, and Caledonia. The farmers’ ele-
vator at Albion has increased its facilities, and

is in a position to take care of a much larger busi- _

ness next year.

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BclIcvuc—On the charge that he had at least
been careless if nothing more in his observance
of the'regulations governing elevators, Fred W.
Brown, a local elevator man was summoned to
Lansing by Food Administrator G. A. Prescott.
Mr. Brown claimed in self defense that he had
not intentionally violated any regulations, and
that as soon as he knew what the" ruiings "ere
‘he had followed them although he admitted cer—
tain deviations. He was informed that the food
administration did not wish to wo1‘: a hardship
for the elevator men but that the regulations
must be obeyed. “When you are in doubt, take
no chances”. is the way Assistant Adminbtrator
C. S. Pierce, cautioned Mr. Brown. who left the
state house pledged to support the regulations of
the food administration to the last detail.

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Middlevillc—Fifty-four farmers of Middleville
and vicinity organized last week to form the Mid-
dleville (Io—operative company. Edwin J. Mc
Naughton was elected president. At the start the
organization will confine its activities to live
stock, but later all kinds of farm produce will be
handled. Article four of the constitution sets
forth the subject of the association as follows:
“The handling, buying, selling, shipping or plac-
ing upon any market agricultural and dairy pro-
ducts. or any substance 01' commodity raised,
grown or produced from agricultural or dairy pur-
suits. or any substance or product incident or
auxiliary thereto.”

10: * #5

Boy (‘llg/ivAFarm laborers who have secured de-
ferred classification besause of their employment
.must remain on the farm. according to A, J. Do-
hcrty of Clare. chairman of the Fourth Eastern

(453)

Michigan Federal Draft board. Where a change
of occupation is made which would warrant a
new classification such classification will be made.

- and the man is subject to call at once if placed

in class one. Farmer boys for the most part
are honest in their claims for exemption on ac-
count of being employed on farms, and few cases
of a change of occupation are anticipated.

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Lansing—Protests against seve1al clauses of

the present road laws were voiced by the Michi-
gan threshermen in annual session here. The
threshermen are particularly against that clause
of the law which requires them to get a pe1m1t
from the township highway comm; s: oner in crder
to move a threshing outfit or traction engine
during the months of March, April and May. They
are liable to a fine and double the amount of
damage they do to the roads. The threshermen
also demanded that the ”six ton bridge law"
be repealed.

t t at

(lam—Farmers in this vicinity have been in-
formed by J. N. McAllister, one of the members
of a committee of nine elevator men appointed
by Gov Sleeper to take action towards securing
seed grains that the committee has contracted
for 40. 000 bushels of New Jeisey corn as well as
1.1000 bushels in the Dakotas. Although the
corn is of. the 90 to 100 day variety the commit-
tee will 11ot guarantee it to mature in Michigan
but believe that it will be eagerly sought for silage

1. II

(j'hal'lotteflThe rapid increase in price of Mich-
igan farm lands is indicated by an int/e1esting
document held by Judson E. ’l‘irrill of this place.
The document is an inventory of the state of
Mr. ’l‘irrell’s grandfather, Erastus Robinson, de-
ceased. one of Eaton county's oldest settlers. A
155 acre farm owned by Mr. Robinson, apprais
ed at $750 on Jan. 14, 1845, is now worth $111.-

000 or more.

REPORTS FROM FARMERS ON 1917 AND 1918 ACREAGE AND LIVE STOCK PRQD7U7C7TIQN SEND YOURS TODAY

 

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J. R. Odell. Tuscola . ll 5 SI
Roy Brant, Mason .. .. l 17 20|
Fred Boyse Saginaw .. ,1-‘5 14 17 15‘.
Lester M. (l ardner RI 5 l3‘
C F. Delm.Wexfo1d 10
N. J. Montcalm

J. E. Julien Lake ..

Gilbert Mithol Wexford

W. J. Collard. Oakland

Fred Buckholz, Huron

C. L. Hatch. Otscgo .7. ..
Chas. N. Snyder. Antrim

Burr Town Jackson

Gale Caswell, Mecosta .. ~---l
Geo L. Clark & Son Montcalm?
H A Hopkins St. Joseph
Alfred Peterson Wexford

Geo. Wakefield. Huron

Chas. ’l‘. Conrad. Mason

John T. Andrews, Kent

J. W. Dustin & Son, Oakland

N. P Nielson, Montcalm

Carl Hatch, Osceola

Jas. M. Gingrich. Osceola

A. S (.21ssety,Wexfold

Odell Arnold Midland

Geo. L. Serge). Allegan

Miles Morton. Cass ..

Chas. H. Hibbs Muskegon

Lee (l. Smith Lapeer

George Rouse Ingham

Bert J. Arfstran. Leelenaw

A. H. Holmes, Livingston

Otis Fuller, Ionia

l'ld. Erlandson. Kalkaska

Wm. E. Jennings, Charlevoix

O. F. Rogers, Tusoola

Leo Simons. Shiawassce

Albeit H. Browne, Mason 3
C N. Fessenden, Knlkaska
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Ed. J. Palach. Huron

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Allison Bickel. Oceanzt
F. C Cobb. Antrim
Court T1.Boley Hillsdale
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Wm. l‘l'iehs. Lapcer
Fred Berry. Livingston
(‘1. ll. Dailcy, Kalama'Loo
Fred R Chamberlain. lCn'nnct
Ray Hood. Monroc

Joseph Shimek, Lcelnnnu

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B. H. Gregory. Antrim ..
Alhlu't Madison. Montmlhn
Frank Jensen. Montcnhn

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A. D. Ward. (‘linton ..
Wm. Spencer. (thtrlevnix .. .. 31‘ ~11
J. S. Moxon & Son. Kent 1 V 13‘:
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l'oolé-d last year on the potatoes
and don‘t want to take chances
again unless something changes.

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WASHINGTON.

gathering for some time burst
with the, fury of a Kansas tornado
a few days ago, when the announcement was made
by General March, acting chief of the staff
that hereaften the war department would an-
nounce only the names, without addresses, in
giving out the casualty lists of the American ex-
peditionary forces. This, according to Gen. March,
is in keeping with the wishes of Gen. Pershing.
He pointed out that in all cases the nearest rela-
tives will have been given official notification by
telegraph of the death or serious injury of .a
ncmber of their family, before the lists contain-
ing the name will be published.

It is charged that publication of long casualty
lists without the addresses, will cause unnecessary
worry for relatives of all men in the service with
similar names. However, the war department
warns the public not to be apprehensive if names
similar or even the same as that of loved ones ap-
pear in the lists, as all nearest relatives will have
had official notice before the lists are given out.

The French government, it is pointed out does
not make public lists of casualties, but simply
notifies the relatives. It was due in part to
protests on the part of the French government,
it is said, that the stand was taken by American
military authorities. Military men claim that
German spies in this country might be able to
check up from the addresses, the number of losses

suffered by various units, and send this informa-,

tion to Germany. but this in considered too
remote to be reasonable by other army men. The
British and Canadian military authorities, on the
other hand furnish the addresses with all casual-
ty lists, and permit the same to be published

George Creel, head of the censorship board in
this country is opposed to any plans to eliminate
addresses from casualty lists, on the grounds that
it is not fair to the American people. Mr. Creel
has the solid backing of the entire press of the
country in this regard, but late information from
Washington is the effect that the military authori-
ties are standing adamant on the proposition, and
that no relief is in sight.

0 a o

The American public was surprised early this
week to learn that Secretary of War Baker, who
everyone supposed was busy at his desk in the
war department pouring over the various prob—
lems incidental to his office, had landed in France
and was on his way to Paris. He will remain
there some time in conference with Gen. Pershing
and will get first hand information of the needs and
conditions of the American expeditionary forces.
Sec. Baker in spite of the broadsides of criticism
directed against him, has continued

D. C.——A star-in"
of criticism,which has been slowly

     

 

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'the p epic of this‘co‘ht‘r‘y ‘ar bmugh _ . 0.
face with the bald reality“ offlw-ar. - Few therefsre .,

who have neither relatives or friends, ’f‘oveif
there" at the present 'time. Casulty lists are
eagerly scanned by the average American. From“
now on pro—German sentiment will not be ,tol-
erated. Even better team work is expected by

' the public on all war work from this time on, and

in spite of the fact that the first two Liberty loans
were successful and apparently worked to the lim-

it, the next loan which comes hi April will be a .

greater‘ success from the standpoint of whole
hearted support than the others.

 

One-half of the gasoline product is used for pleasure
riding. .

The manufacture of glycerine from sugar is called
a. war triumph. _

Last year $1,250.000,000 orth of American pork
was sent 'abroad.

Hygeine is being taught to the less civilized natives
of the Philippines with metion pictures.

When our greatest dreadnaught fires a broadside,
it is equal to the discharge of 700,000 rifles.

One of the easiest ways to cool an over-heated
oven is to place a dish of cool water in it. ‘

An automatic saw sharpener has been invented that
files each tooth to the same length and angle.

An Italian scientist has developed a method of iden-
tification by means of the veins of their hands.

Philadelphia is the greatest ship building center.
In her yards fifty ships are being built at one time.

A stretcher that can be folded and carried in a.
knapsack has been inventer by a Swiss army surgeon.

On a Clear day it is not possible to go up in an
aeroplane any where in England without seeing the
sea.

Extra seats carried over the running boards of one
of the new automobiles, slide out of sight when not in
use, like drawers.

A thoroughly waterproof telephone cable that
weighs only seven pounds to the mile has been in-
vented in England.

The building of concrete sea going vessels having
proved successful in Sweden and Norway, Denmark
is embarking in the industry.

About 200 board feet of wood is used in the actual
construction of the average aeroplane. To obtain
this it is ordinarily necessary to work over about
1.500 feet of select lumber.

Governor G. W. P Hunt is buying knitting machines
so that the convicts in the state penitentiary may
knit socks, sweaters and helmets for the sailors. The
first product of this institution will be sent to.the
sailors aboard the battleship “Arizona?”

The United States Navy Department has comman—
deered 20,000,000 pounds of beans at San Franmsco
and Seattle. They were sent to this country from
Japan and Manchuria. This is the first order com-
mandoering any food supplies on the Pacific Coast for
use in the army and navy.

Announcement has just been made public by Henry
Ford of a new Two Million Dollar ship building fac-
tory which will be located on the River Rouge. The
factory will turn out submarine Chasers in numbers
never before attempted by any boat building factory,
and these will be manned and Sent to the Atlantic
Ocean via Lake Erie and the Welland Canal.

 

to give his undivided attention to the _
mighty task before him, and the fact I
that he is now in France giving per-
sonal attention to the needs of the
American army. will serve to disarm
his critics. No doubt Sec. Baker will
find the noise "of artillery on the Amer-
ican front a pleasing relief to what he
became accustomed to recently in
Washington.
* * I!

That the United States is in the war
to a finish, and that no consideration
will be given to peace feelers emanat-
ing from Berlin or Vienna which do
not accept the avowed terms set forth
by President Wilson. is now apparent
to everyone who has been watching
the trend of events at the capital.

Neither American military men, nor
those of the Allies here on special mis-
sions hold out any hope for an early
termination of the struggle. A11 point.
out that the Central powers are far
from beaten, that the Russian situa-
tion has proved more of an element
of strength to the Germans, who may
secure control of the vast resources
of that country. and that from new on
America must hear an ever increasing
burden of war. That the American
people have not been fully awake to
the full significance of the struggle is
evident, but the fact that more and
more American trOOps are taking their
places in the trenches, and that the
casualty lists are daily growing will
soon bring them to a realization of
what the future holds.

Official Washington has felt all
along that thte‘American people could
never feel towards the war as the
other Allied nations do until the lists
of casulties began to mount. Now

 

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A new war. on Germany is to be declared right here
in the United States. Until the present time,- some
of the American people have evidently been in doubt
as to the reabsigniflcance of the declaration made on
April 6th last. Two bills are now before the Senate
to still further curb the influence of Germany in
this country. One of these is the amendment to the
urgent deficiency bill giving the custodian of enemy
property the right to sell German property in the
United States, and the other is the King bill to re-
voke the incorporation of the National German-Ameri-'
can alliance, chartered by Congress in 1907 The

purpose of the bills is to destroy the last vestige of

German influence in this country. -
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China is to help Japan in its expedition to cut off
Vladivostock, and its vast supply of munitions which
it is feared will fall into German hands. Japan some
time ago sounded the allies on the proposition of
taking action in the Far , East. All the European
governments of the Entente Allies promptly acquiesced
but President Wilson hesitated some time before mak-
ing *a reply. It is understood that the United States
does not look with favor on the project, unless it is
clear that the territorial integrity of Russia will be
maintained, and that any territory seized will be re-
turned to the Muscovite government after the war.

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A determined drive against the sector held by Ameri—
can troops in which every implement of Hunnish war—
fare known will be used, is planned by the Germans,
military observers believe. The Germans hope if
nothing more to dislodge” the American forces at least
temporarily, and to inflict such casualties as will
discourage the American people. Even a. minor re-
verse of the American forces would serve to strengthen
the waning'morale of the German people, it is pointed
out. -

u- s: s

The entire civilized, world was stirred by the news
of the German treaty with the Bolsheviki in which
Russia agreed to return to Turkey such parts of
Armenia as has been held by the Rusian armies since
early in the war. Indications are that the Turks
will nowcontinue the slaughter of Innocent Armenians
which was to some extent interruptcd when the vic-
torious armies of the Czar swept the Turks before
them and captured a part of Armenia before the
Russian revolution. Although Russia was at that
time considered one of the cruelest autocracies in the
world, the armies of the Czar made every effort to
rescue the Armenians from the Turkish hordes, and did
everything possible to aid the unfortunate people in the
occupied territories.

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Finland has followed in the footsteps of Ukrania
and signed a peace pact with the Kaiser. Each party
renounces compensation for war damages, and Fin—
land binds itself not to cede any territory without
the consent of Germany. This step on the part of
Finland in unpopular with the Scandinavian countries,
who see Germany getting control of Finland, peopled
by a. race which is kin to them.“ Sweden which was
formerly pro-German is now rapidly swinging to-
wards the Allies and is becoming the subject of much
abuse by the Teutonic press.

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American forces in France continue to show their
metal by repulsing trench raids and tak-
ing part, always with credit to them-
selves in minor patrol skirmishes. While,
of course, no intimation has been given

France, since Sec.
several weeks ago, it
large part of the federalized national
guard is now there, whilc a few units
have seen action. The much advertised
German drive has failed to materialize
with the exception of a few brisk at—
tacks against the British and Belgium
lines which were repulsed with heavy
losses to the attackers. Indications are
that the allied armies are preparing for
a supreme drive sometime this year. Re-
ports from ‘zermany indicate that the
much heralded German offensive was in
part. a camouflage measure to hide the
construction of a great line of defenses
within the German frontier.
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Baker’s statement
is known that a

An odorless gas which is very destruc-
tive to lung tissue,.and very hard to dis-
cern. has been turned against the troops

in the American sector. The war de-
partment recently announced that the
turn of the. Germans to take some of

their own medicine will soon come as
the American troops are being equipped
with apparatus for sending gas over the
Hun lines. The American forces were
into in getting equipped for this sort of
warfare as it was opposed by President
Wilson and Sec. Baker until last October
as too barbarious to be employed by our
forces. However, continued use of gas
against our troops by the Huns, con-
verted the American officials to the plan
retaliation, and there is no doubt that
the Huns will feel a touch of Yankee in-
genuity in this line one of these days
that will bring their barbarism back home
to them.

Decorations and medals continue to be
conferred on United States soldiers by
g the French government. Fifty medals
were recently awarded to as many New
England officers and men, including one‘
chaplain, for valor displayed in raids
against the German lines. Although the
Americans may accept these decorations
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-Machines Will be Available for Mich-
igan' Farms About April 1st

 

"In reading your valuable paper I noted that you,

,,.were willing to help the farmers buy a tractor. I
would very much like to buy a Ford tractor if there
is chances of getting one. People tell me that they
are all shipped to Europe and that you can't buy any
here. I rent a 320-acre farm; have 24 acres of wheat

in, Would haVe had 40 acres but my horses were al-'

most dead by the time I got that in, my soil is all
heavy clay and black ground. Very good for hay,
wheat, corn and oats. I would not be without your
paper any more."——J. D. N. Trenton.

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Michigan’s farm labor problem may be partial-
ly solved by the release of one thousand Ford
tractors for delivery to the farmers of Michigan
April 1st. According to the terms of a contract
that has been entered into by the War Prepared-
ness Board and Henry Ford & Son, the state of
Michigan agrees to buy one thousand Fordson
'tractors, more or less, at $750 each, cash f. o. b.
Dearborn. In addition, the state purchases an

‘equal number of two-bottom Oliver plows, making

the total cost $850, involving an expenditure by
the state of $850,000. .

There tractors will be sbld by the state for
cash only. According to the tentative plans farm-
ers desiring tractors will place their order with
their county agent, and as soon as the entire
county is canvassed, the total orders will be sent
to the War Board who will turn them over to
Ford & Son, and the machines will be shipped
immediately by the carload to a central distrib-
uting point in each county. Orders are already
pouring into the war office at Lansing, and it is
anticipated that the entire amount will be dis-
posed of in short order.

Talking with Governor Sleeper the day before
the purchase of these tractors was consummated,
the editor urged that the deal be made, but at that
time we were under the impression that provis‘
ions would be made so that farmers could buy
the machines on contract. We have since been
surprised to discover [that nothing of this kind
is anticipated and the farmer who wants a trac-
tor will have to put up spot cash, which most of
them cannot do at this season of the year.

In explanation of the War Board’s decision in
this respect, one of its members explained that
any credit proposition should be handled thru
local banks and not thru the state treasury. His
opinion was that any farmer who did not, have
the confidence of his local banker to the extent of
securing a loan for the purchase of a tractor,
would not be a safe .risk for the state. The only
way that the state should assist in a credit prop-
osition is to loan state moneys to local banks for
that purpose.

MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING is pleased that
the state has taken so great an interest in a
matter of this kind, but it certainly seems that it
could safely go a step farther and assist the
trustworthy farmer who really needs and wants

 

 

Tractor Service Department,
Michigan Business Farming, \
Mt. Clemens, Michigan. '

Dear Sirst—I am interested in the tractors which
have been purchased by the War Preparedness Board
of the State of Michigan, and as a paid subscriber to
Michigan Business Farming would like your help as
follows:

1.—-I want one of these tractors as soon as I

can get it, my understanding is that the

price.will be approximately $750, or $860

with two-gang plow. I will be prepared

to pay cash for it. Wire me when you

can secure shipment .................. ( )
2.——I..believe I can arrange to purchase one of

the state’s tractors, but I want to know

more about the proposition .. .......... ( )
8.—I want to buy a tractor this year, but

would like to pay for it after harvest

this fall .............................. ( )
4,—1 can use a more powerful tractor, one that

will pull three bottom plows and stronger

on the belt ...................... ( )

55.—I would prefer a ...... . . . . . . . . .tractor

to cost about $ . . ........ .
me more about them ....... (
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(Our Tractor Service Department is at the service
of any reader of M. B. E, and will render every pos-
sible assistance in the purchase, delivery and success—
ful operation of the tractor to the best of our ability,
without cost to you. Write us.)

 

  

 

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Thousands of firmers n this state
need tractors and they are ready to buy them if
the banks will finance their purchase with money
at not more than 7%, to be paid when the crops
are sold allowing a wide mxrgin of time for the
farmer to avail himself of the best market price
andhnot be forced to sell his products at a loss
simply to satisfy a maturing loan.

It appears that 1918 is to be the beginning of a
great tractor era for Michigan, and may mean a
new prosperity for the state’s agriculture. -' We
are going to help every reader of -M. B. F.
who wants to buy a tractor for this spring’s needs
to get the kind he wants, on the best possible
terms and delivery when he wants it. There are
not going to be enough tractors manufactured to
take care of the nation-wide demand, that’s sure.
but we in Michigan are strategically located near
many of the largest tractor plants. These manu-
facturers are anxious to stand in well with MICH-
IGAN BUSINESS FARMING, realizing that we reach
the kind of farmers who are the tractor buyers
of Michigan and they have promised us their full
co—operation. ‘\

So, whether it is one of the state-bought trac-
tors or seme other make you are anxious to get
for this spring’s needs, our Tractor Service Bur-
eau is ready to help and the coupon we have pre
pared below is for your convenience in writing us
immediately—there is not a day to lose‘ if you
want a tractor to help you this spring of 1918.

“IT’S EASY TO SELL SUB-
SCRIPTIONS TO M. B. F.”

Starting to distribute sample'copies the first of
December, Miss Marguerite L. James and Mrs.
Jas. Schermerhorn have sent in reports almost

 

 

 

 

“There is very little to say in regard to getting
subscriptions to Michigan Business Farming,” writes
Marguerite L. James of Greenville, who with the help
of hl'rs. Jas. Schermerhorn, has been selling subscrip-
tions to M. B. F. since last November. “the only
difliculty is the bad condition of the roads, making it
impossible to meet people. As a usual rule all you
have to say is, ‘I am agent for the Michigan Business
Farming,’ and if they have not already subscribed
they immediately hand over a dollar. Nearly everyone
knows that it is unsurpassed as a farm paper and feel
it is money well invested.”

weekly showing that they have been “on the job”
every minute, ‘and we are quite sure they will
never stop until every farm home in Montcalm
county receives its weekly visit from M. B. F.,
and the church funds for which they are working
will have been materially increased as a result
of their effort.

What these Greenville ladies are doing you can
do. Right now our problem is to reach the farm-
ers of the state With the message which our week-
ly brings. Most of the active farmers in Michigan
have now heard of M. B. F.; most of them are
waiting for an invitation to subscribe and you,
our friends, can act as our agents and thus earn
the cash commissions which otherwise we would
have to pay expensive travelers, who have only
their own interests at heart.

If you wish to try this interesting work in
your neighborhood, write us a letter today and
tell us you will act as an agent. We will then
send you as many sample copies as you can dis-
tribute to farmers, a receipt book and everything
necessary to forward subscriptions without any
cost to you. We can afford to pay you a liberal
cash' commission, because we must pay someone
to do our work for us, and every agent receives
the same commission all over the state.

You will find it easy to get subscribers at farm-
ers’ meetings of all kinds, auctions, plCIllCS, club,
Grange and Gleaner meetings. Then if you like
the work you can take these renewals every year
and make for yourself a good paying side-line to
bring you in the ever-needed cash. Write a letter
or postal-card today while it is fresh in your mind.
“Opportunity knocks only once!"

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,«SAVE lliE POTATOES

Efforts Now Being Made by State and Fed-
eral Authorities to Install Equipment
for Drying Michigan’s Surplus
Potato Crop

 

Will the making of potato flour become a com-
mercial success in this state, and can it be de-
pended upon to take care of any appreciable
quantity of Michigan’s surplus crop of No. .7. pota-
toes, or to partially relieve the present shortage
of bread materials?

These questions may be answered Within the
next thirty days by an experiment that is to be

conduct-ed at the Jackson state prison, by the ‘

federal government.

Acting Warden Fren-sdorf of the prison has
been very active in trying to secure the aid of
state and federal authorities in equipping state
institutions with facilities for drying and can-
ning beans and for dehydrating potatoes. The
bean deal has not been consummated, owing to
the “political situation,” but the Warden’s ef-
forts to secure a dehydrating plant for the prison
bids fair to meet with success. Under date of
March 4th, Mr. Frensdorf wrote the M. B. F. as
follows:

“On my visit to Washington I took occasion to take
this matter of beans and potatoes up with the Food
Department and the Agricultura‘ Department.

“Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Vrooman con-
ferred with the Dehydrating Department of the Food
Administration and they immediately sent Dr. H. .
Gore, chemist in charge of the fruit and vegetabe
utilization laboratory, to Michigan with positive in-
structions to get action.

“I don’t know what he accomplished at other places
but he looked our prison plant over and immediately
wired that complete equipment for the making of po—
tato flour be shipped and this equipment is being sent
here with all possible haste.

"‘We hope to have. this plant installed and in opera—
tion within thirty days. This will provide an outlet
for small and inferior. frozen and low grade potatoes
as well as those which are marketable, and will be
used as a demonstration plant in hopes that several
others will be installed in different parts of the pota-
to producing sections of the state."

Everyone interested in the production of. pota—

toes will watch the experiment at the prison with
a great deal of interest. for it may be the means of

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Dear Sir :—

Hurrah for Uncle Sam and many
thanks to vou. The Roller Mills here
have began paying $2.05 and $2.08 for
wheat—C. M. Putnam, Alma, Mich.

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solving for all time the problem of utilizing the
small and cull potatoes. If it is found that pota-
toes can be successfully dried and milled into
flour which can be used as a wheat substitute,
it is sertain that other plants will be installed
throughout the state, possibly in sufficient season
to take care of a part of the No. 2 potatoes yet
remaining in farmers’ hands.

The matter of converting small and cull pota—
toes into a non-perishable product, thru a dry-
ing process, has been under discussion for a num-
ber of years and several more or less unsuccess-
ful attempts have been made in this state to dry
potatoes on a commercial scale. A plant was in
operation at Casnovia several years ago, but ow-
ing to the lack of a market for the dried product,
operations have long since been discontinued.
Other states, however, have been successful in
making the drying of potatoes a profitable ven-
ture, and Germany has subsisted to a large extent
on potato flour since the beginning of the war.
She is known to have had vast reserve supplies of
this flour which mixed with grain flours has
probably done more to keep hte Teutonic popu-
lace from starving than anything else.

We are advised by the United States Department
of Agriculture that present prices of grain would
enable drying concerns to pay as high as 80 cents
a bushel for cull potatoes. If this be true, and
the American public can be educated to the use
of potato flour, it would seem that a wonderful
opportunity is opened for the utilization of the
state’s off-grade potatoes.

Believing that this is a subject which virtually
concerns every potato grower of the state, MICH-
IGAN BUSINESS FARMING Will give a complete ac-
count in its next issue of the process of. dehydrat-
ing potatoes as explain 4 by Dr. Core of the U, S.
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SUGGESTIONS on’ HOLDING
AND HANDLING WET BEANS

 

I have on hand about 70 bushels of beans that
test 'about 26 or 27 per cent of moisture. These
have been hand picked and are Spread on a dry
floor about 5 or 6 inches deep. The elevator
men only want to pay $7.35 per hundred for them
at this time. Will some one of the readers of
M. B. F. tell me if these beans are safe from spoil-
ing when spring comes they can be stirred by
shoveling over every few days. I shall keep them
until May or June if safe. Also where can good
spring wheat be obtained for seed this spring.
Our elevator men have it here but want $2.75 per
bushel and it is not screened at that. This price
is deterring many farmers from sowing spring
wheat as a good many would try some if they
could obtain seed at a reasonable price. Last
fall we could 11(t get our wheat threshed in time
for seed so all had to buy for seed and these
same men soakc’l as $2.75 per bushel for‘last fall
seed. Where shall we look for relief? These
things are lowering production greatly in our
county.‘ Farmers are bewildered and being fleec-
ed at both ends of the deal.——J. E. 0.. St. John.
M ich 2‘00 71.

We would not advise carrying beans contain-
ing 25 per cent moisture, until summer. We be-
lieve however that if you spread them out. thin.
perhaps 3 or 4 inches deep, and have them so
located that a door may be opened and allow the
air to circulate freely around them, they will be-
come sufficiently dry to keep until later. You
state they are now spread 6 inches deep, which
is too great a depth and will not allow them to
dry quickly enough to prevent trouble. The writ-
er has gone through this more than once and
knows just exactly whereof he Speaks. They
should be thoroughly turned each day, using a
common garden rake for the work.

We do not believe that you should be obliged
to pay $2.75 per bushel for seed wheat. If the
government has the power to set the price when
you sell your wheat, it would seem that they
should use similar authority when you buy your
seed. We have had this matter up before with
the Grain Corporation, and will refer your letter
to them.

 

WANTS TO KNOW WHERE HE'CAN
SELL HIS WOOD IN DETROIT

 

l have read t1 '1 article in the M. B. F. concern-
ing the price of wood in Detroit. Will you give
me a list of the fuel concerns, as I have plenty of
wool for sale?»—A1". A,” Copemish.

P. Koenig Coal 00., 454 Gratiot Ave.; Borin
Bios. Westminister and G. T. R. R.; East Side
(“cal (10., Maple and G. T. R. R.; Talbot Lumber
tr (‘oal Co., Trumbull and G. T. R. R.; Jewett. Bige—
low & Brooks. 1730 Penobscot Bldg; Wyatt Coal
Company. 1214 Dune Bk. Bldg; United Fuel and
Supply Co.. ~2nd floor Free Press Bldg; Parker
Bros. 15 W. Atwater; Scheiwe Coal and Coke 00.,
630 Mack Ave.; Sterling Coal Co., 150 Kercheval;
John Kraft Coal (‘0, Room 0 Rialto Theatre Bldg;
Detroit Coal & Supply Co. Ferry Ave. and G. T.
R. R.; Houghton, French Coal (30., Canfield and

G. T. R. R.; Gratiot Lumber & Coal Co., 25730
Gratiot: J. T. Sinclair (10.. 57 Gratiot; Cronin
(‘0le Co, 616 Union Truts Bldg; R. E. Hamilton

& Sons Co, 1022 Penobscot Bldg; Harry C. Nich—
olson Co, Commonwealth and H. T. R. R.; Gerisch
(“cal (10., 531 Dearborn Ave, cor. Fort. W.; Mich-
igan Builders’ Supply Co., 204 New Telegraph
Bldg.

HARTFORD READER IS IN THE
MARKET FOR BARLEY SEED

 

Am a constant reader of your most welcome and
interesting paper, and hope to help boost it to
the best of my ability in the future. I would like
a little information in regard to procuring some
seed barley of the bearded variety. I would like
to sow four or five acres for trial this year and
substitute it for corn for growing pigs. Now.
what I would like is to get some addresses of
farmers in Michigan where I can (get 899(1.""(}.
K.. Hartford. Mich.

FRANKENMUTH FARMER INTER-
ESTED IN BABCOCK TESTER

Will you please give a description of the Bab-
cock tester‘F—M. B., Frankcnmuth.

The Babcock tester which is the invention of
Dr. S. M. Babcock of the University of Wisconsin
is used to determine the fat content of milk, and
is one of the most practical devices for this pur—
pose ii: general use today.

A definite ai'2"~“nt of milk is mixed with sul—
phuric acid in a bottle having a gai'arfuz’tted neck.

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separated from the remaining contents.) count
tugal force. I , ‘
brought up into the neck ’of“ the bottle Where its
exact percentage can be ascertained; . ’
We are today askingthe Michigan Agricultural
College to send you bulletins giving details of the
process, which because of lack of space we'are an
able to give here. '

 

HERE ARE THE MUCK SHOES
YOU WANTED, SUBSCRIBER C. K.

A couple of weeks back, C. K., of Ashley asked
thru the columns of M. B. R, if any of the readers
could tell him where he could secure muck, shoes
f(r horses. Seven replied that they did. C. B.
Cunningham of Copemish has eight of them,
which he will sell for $6. He states they would
cost new from $10 to $15. Gilbert Withol of Man-
ton writes that he worked muck land for 15 years
and always used wooden shoes of his own make.
He sends along a sketch to Show how he,_made

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> Detroit, Mich., March 7, 1918
I have a letter from Mr.,E. R. Fitch of Wat-
ervliet, saying that as a result of our activit—
ies which started with a letter to you, a young
man 1s expected the middle of this week. He is
very greatful for the assistance rendered.~—
Charles A. Par-cells, Federal State Director for
Michigan l'nited States Boys‘ Working Re-
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them. J. T. Gage, ’of Manchester also sends a
sketch for making wooden shoes, and Henry Lord,
of Saginaw offers to make a model for C. K.’s
guidance. Herbert Smith and Leo G. Southworth,
both of Decatur, advise that Chas. W. Brigham
and Bert Kidman of Decatur manufacture these
Shoes. Mr. Smith volunteers the information
that No. 6 shoes are required for a horse weigh-
ing 1,000 pounds and No. 7 Shoes for horses weigh-
ing more. The sketches and suggestions have
been passed on to C. K., and we know he will join
with us in expressing appreciation of the kind-
ness and assistance of our readers and gtheir wil-
lingness to be of service, one to another. Perhaps
we can help you some time.

 

STATE OFFICERS AND CONGRESS-
MAN FROM SEVENTH DISTRICT

Will you kindly publish in the next issue of
M, B. F. a list of the names of the state officers,
also the representatives from the Seventh congres-
sional district, and the state senator from the
same district?—~]«". 8.. Capac.

The elective officers are as follows: Governor.
Albert E. Sleeper of Bad Axe; lieutenant-gover-
nor, Luren D. Dickinson. of Charlotte; secretary
of state, Coleman C. Vaughan, St. Johns; state
treasurer, Samuel Odell, of Shelby; auditor gen—
eral, Oramel B. Fuller, of Escanaba; attorney gen-
eral, Alexander J. Groesbeck, of Detroit; state
highway commissioner, Frank F. Rogers, of Lan-
sing; superintendent of public instruction, Fred
L. Keeler, of Mt. Pleasant. Louis C. Cramton, of
Lapeer, is the representative in Congress from
the Seventh district. State senatorial districts do
not correspond to congressional districts. Capac
is in the eleventh senatorial district, comprising
St. Clair and Macomb counties. Your state sen-
ator is Lyman A. Holmes, of Romeo.

 

 

OWOSSO SUBSCRIBER WANTS IN-
FORMATION ON ROWING BEANS

 

I take your paper and think it is a fine farm
paper; enjoy reading it very much. .I am very
much interested in the bean situation, also would
like to hear from some of your subscribers in re-
gard to rowing beans both ways 28 inches apart,
as I intend to try this this year, so I can keep out
the weeds. Will plant in hills 28 inches apart
and thought to put 7 or 8 beans to a hill. Is it
or is' it not right, and can I raise as many beans
per acre this way? I have hand—picked my seed
and it is fine good ripe dry seed raised myself
this year. Also will have about 90 bushels to
sell for seed. They are just as they came from the
machine now. Would like to hear from some of
your farm readers.——H. L. B., Ozcosso.

TWINING FARMER WANTS TO
BUY EARLY SEED POTATOES

 

Will you kindly give' me the name of some
good reliable firm who buy wood, also can you
give me the name of good reliable farmers who
have some early potatoes. It appears that the
cold winter here has done a lot of damage to
potatoes in cellars—M. B. R., Twinning.

You will find names of firms dealing in wood
listed elsewhere in this issue. Dorr D. Buell of
Elmira, who specializes in seed potatoes, might
be able to supply your wants.

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’I ,ain 53 years old and lame. I'and‘ my wife
have done all of the farm work alone for several
years except changing a .little with. some neigh-
bors in harvest time. Help is scarce and day la-
borers‘are not to be found. If I could get 1:. boy
16 years old I could get along nicely, if he was
any good at all, and I will pay all he earns. The
"work is not hard, as I have plenty of tools. I
want a boy who does not use tobacco and one
who stays at home nights unless it is Saturday
nights. I want him to be one of the family, and
will treat him right in every respect. "I would
take one right now and keep him 6 or 7' months
and longer if he wants to stay. Any help that you
can give me will be thankfully received—O. A...
Coleman, Mich. .

 

PLEASE DON’TWRITE ANY
MORE LETTERS TO I. R. C.

Recently J. R. C.. a big farmer near St. Johns.
wrote to M. B. F. that he would pay $50 a month
for a good farm hand.
and since then most of the spare farm hands in
Michigan have been trying to get in touch with
Mr. J. R. C. The latter advises us that he was
successful in securing a local man and that he
will also have a member of the U. S. Boys’ Work—
ing Reserve. We shall be glad to turn the appli—
cations we have received over to any farmer in
need of help. ”

 

 

FARMER CAN HAVE HIS OWN
BUCKWHEAT GROUND INTO FLOUR

 

I saw in a recent issue of M. B. F. where a
subscriber states that he could not get his buck-
wheat ground at his local grist mill. 1 would like
to see thru the columns of M. B. F. the U. S.
Government rulings, if there are any, regarding
a farmer getting his own wheat and buckwheat
ground for his own use. I had planned to sow
some buckwheat this year, but if I cannot get
some flour for myself think I will change my
plans.

I would also like to see through the columns of
M. B. F. the method the Montcalm county sub-
scriber uses in making syrup from sugar beets.
which was mentioned a few weeks ago—B. J. M..
Ono/way. -

I know of no rule which prohibits a miller from
grinding buckwheat. into flour for the farmer. A
farmer may take his wheat to a mill doing cus—
tom grinding and exchange same for flour with-
out being required to take substitutes.

I noticed the inquiry as cited. refers to the
grinding of wheat and buckwheat for the use of
the farmer. I will say in this connection that'it
is strictly against the rules of the Food Admin—
istration for any miller to grind wheat for feed-
ing purposes.~—I<‘cdcral Food Administration. 1“.
I). Fitzgrmld. Emecutive Sccrctary.

MAKING SIRUP FROM SUGAR
BEETS FOR HOME USE

The first step in making sirup from sugar beets
consists of topping and cleaning the roots. The
crowns should be cut off at the point of the low-
est leaf scar. The reason for this is that the crown
or upper part of the beet contains a large part of
the salts taken from the soil in the proceSS of
growth. It is desirable to have the sirup as free
as possible from these mineral salts which. if
present in too large quantities. would render the
sirup unpalatable.

In cleaning the roots, they may be placed in a
tub or other suitable receptacle and covered with
cool water, to loosen the ‘1 dirt and to make the
roots more crisp. After soaking for a few min
utes, until the dirt is loosened. they should be
thoroughly scrubbed. A coarse brush with stit‘t‘
bristles or wire is useful in this work. After the
roots are thoroughly washed they should be cut
into thin Slices. A 3-bladed kraut cutter Securely
fastened 0n the top of a barrel has been used
in field experiments and found very satisfactory.
The upper head of the barrel should be removed,
so that the beet slices will fall directly into the
barrel. If a kraut cutter is not at hand, any
slicing device, the simplest of which is a butcher
knife, will be satisfactory. The slices should be
very thin. The thinner the slices the more rap-
idly the sugar is extracted. In field experiinems
slices only one—Sixteenth of an inch in thiikness
were obtained. The slicing box of the slicer was
not used, the best root being held ,in the hand
and pressed against the blodes of each slicer.

A bushel of beets will make approximately
2 bushels of Slices, which should be placed in a
barrel and covered at once with hot water. A-
bout 10 gallons of water will be required to cover

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Canada consumes abaut 25 times as much sugar
as she produces.
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For the‘week ending February 2, the average
retail price of, potatoes in the United States was
$3.20. .The price varied frdm.$1.93 for one hun-
dred pounds, in Denver to $4.80 in New York,
largely a result of inability to move the crop
freely. The difference between retailers’ and job-
bers’ prices averaged 78' cents per hundred pounds
of potates which was three cents less than the
previous week.
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As commonly used, the term “visible supply”
applied ~-to an agricultural food commodity means
the stocks at primary interior points, plus the
amount on the lakes, rivers and canals. plus the
stocks at principal export points. It is an approx-
imate measure of supplies actually in sight and
moving through trade channels and does not in-
clude the amount which has not yet. left the farms
or the areas in which produced.
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The 1917 crop of beans in Manchuria is of ex-
cellent quality and shows a 20 per cent increase in
quantity over the previous year dile to the work
of the agricultural experiment station. The 1918
acreage Will be increased. As far as the war is
concerned, however, this stock of food is of small
value. Shortage of ships and the length of the
voyage prevent the movement of these beans to
Western Europe. and the Allies continue to de-
pend for food chiefly on North America.
* * *
in Utah the beet sugar factories-and farmers
have come to an agreement on the price of sugar
beets which is considered fair by both sides. The
factories Will pay $9.00 a ton and ’50 per cent of
an advance in the price of sugar over $7.45 (whole-
sale per hundred weight. The present price (Feb.
7) of refined sugar at New York rem:ined fixed
at $7.301. Contracts already signed between the
farmers and beet sugar factories in Colorado in-
dicate there will be an increased acreage.
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New French food regulations eifective February
25 contain these restrictions necessary to con-
serve the limited supply of food.
places are forbidden to serve sugar, but customers
may bring their own supply. The making of pas-
tries, biscuits and confectionery is prohibited. All
grain which may be used for making bread is re-
served for human food. Br‘ead served at meals in
public eating places is limited to about 31/; ounces
per meal. There are several restrictions on the
consumption of dairy products of all kinds, es-
'pecially butter, cheese and cream.

REPORT OF HOG CHOLERA
CONTROL WORK IN STATE

Hogr Cholera Control work conducted in
Michigan during your 1917. by the l'. S. Dcpztrtnb nt
of.Agriculture. Bureau of Animal Industry. Michigan
State l.i\e btot k Sanitary Commission and t‘ounty
live stock agents:

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MAKING "SIRUP FROM SUGAR
BEETS FOR HOME USE

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them. An excess of water should be avoided
since it would increase the amount of evapora-
tion required to reduce the solution to the disir-
ed consistency. .It’ boiling water is used, the tem-
perature of the slices will reduce the temperature
of the water to about the preper degree, from 70
to 80 degrees C. (158 to 176 F.), for the extrac-
tion of the sugar. The barrel should be cover—
ed with sevei‘al thicknesses of canvas to hold the
heat. The sliced beets should be permitted to
soak for about 130 minutes. and the barrel should

2 be agitated from time to time without uncovering

\The water should now be drawn off and strain-

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cd through several thicknesses of cheesecloth.
No pressing is required to remove the juice from
the beet. If the barrel is provided with a faucet
near the bottom for hte purpose of drawing off
the liquid. it will be. found convenient. The soak-
ing does not remove all the sugar from the beet
slices, but by far the larger part, of it is extracted
if the slices are sufficiently thin and the water is
of the proper temperature. The resulting liquid
is of a light brown-color with a sv‘eOtish bitter
taste. The refuse beet slites are a valuable feed
fur (hitkens hogs and other live stock.

The juice may be placed in a kettle or other
convenient receptacle. where it, should be heated
slowly until it has evaporated to the proper con—
sistency. It should be noted that evaporation
depends upon the temperature. the surface of
the liquid expostnl. and the condition of the air
above the liquid. in experiments made by the
writers a BO-gallon copper kettle was used. Slow
boiling is important. in making bect sirup. and
several hours will be required to complete the

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FRONT PRESIDENT STATE LIVE STOCK

(‘OMMISSION
l‘lditor Michigan Business Farming. s
Mt. Clemens, Michigan. ._j

Dear Sirszwwl received :1. sample copy of your
’7 valuable paper 21, few days ago. and assure you 3
that l was very much pleased with its contcnts.

5» 1 am enclosing $1.00 which 1 bclicve is the
'; regular subscription price. and would be glad
to have you send your paper to inc at llanzing.

i am also enclosing a. copy of our report: on
the control of hog cholera for the year just pass—
ed. We have been making a. state-wide cum—
paign on this disease for the last two years.
and we feel very well satisfied with the results.
v—ll. H. Halladuy. President. of State Live Stock
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evaporating process. This may bc done on the
kitchen stove. or :1 kettle may be suspended in
the open. and fire should be maintained sufficient-
ly hot to keep the liquid boiling until the propcr
amount of evaporation has taken place to pro-
duce the desired consistency of sirup. Sonic pew
ple like a thin sirup. while others prefer a thick
product. in boiling the juice. care should be tak-
en to avoid burning. A littlc experience will
enable one to accomplish the boiling without
scorching the sirup.

While the boiling is
rise on the surface of the liquid;
removed carefully by means of :I skimmer. An
old—fashioned milk skimmer. or a basin with or
without. small holes in the bottom. will accour
plish the desired result. The skimmer should.
for convenience, be provided with a suitable
handle. A small straight or curved stick of prop-
cr length. split at, one end and slipped over the
edge of the skimmer. will gt‘l'Vt‘ the pruposc. The
object in skimming is to rcmovc the scum as com—
pletely as possible without wasting any of the li-
quid. This operation removes the strong. beetlike
flavor and leaves a wholesome and palatable pro~
duct. The removal of the scum tends also to keep
the liquid from boiling over. As soon as the
sirup has rcached lhe desired consislency and has
been skimmed carefully it may me placed in cans
or bottles for future use. it should be canned
or bottled while hot and tightly sealed or corked
to prevent molding

The sirup produced from bccts is dark in color.
This would be objectionable if the product wcre
placed on the market, but for home use it probably
would not be regarded as serious. in View of the
quality of the product and the simplicity of the

progressing, a scum will

this should be

process. Any method of bleaching or otherwise
removing the dark color would require consid-
erable skill and some outlay of money. The

desire being to produce a palatable and nutri—
tious article of food which can be made in al—
most cvery home, the writers have aimed to a—
void all technical and expensive methods The
flavor of the sirup is pleasant. It contains the
pure juice of the beet root and is a wholesome
and and nutritious food, which to a certain de—
gree should be helpful in reducing the sugar bill.

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l Maine and New York Letters

 

 

 

 

 

Perry. Mainc. March 4thpw’l‘here seems to be
a very marked tendency to market potatoes before
the mud airives. The Boston maiket has drop-
ped fiat~--fron1 the neighborhood cf $4 a bariel to
not much more than half that $200 to $2.60 per
bariel. (‘ars are more obtainable now. and de-
mand for southern seed stmng so Aioostook farm-
ers are rushing their holdings through this week
in big carload lots Within a week the move has
jumped to 50 cars in 24 hours A few days have
awakened the motion. First of last Week Moun-
tains were quoted at Presque Isle at $1.26 to $1.51.
Cobblers, for seed stock, $1.82 to $1.97 per bushel.
The fall has comm since.

Mr. E. A. Rogers of Brunswick, a potato spct-
ialist (might be called Maine’s potato expert)
says he don't know of anything to save the pota-
to day for us unless the ruling not to gring any
wheat for 60 days drives people to eating potatoes.
And a prominent Maine editor facetiously re-
marks. “You can't make folks eaI potatoes unless
there’s something for gravy."

Mr. Rogczs and co-laborcrs have made a start
towards organizing a publicity committee to keep
consumers as well as middlemen informed of the
real conditions under which farmers are strug—
gling. The initial meeting was held at Augusta
l<‘cbr.uary 28‘. . 7N. H. ’I'roft.

* * *

( 't’lhor on. X. ‘1’. Mar. 41.7 The question discussed
among the farmers at this time pertains to the
acreage, and now especially are we interested in
1918 potato acreage. l have read your interesting
reports from other states in MicuinAx Bi‘simcss
FARMING and note that the acreage in gmeral will
be decreased. Here in New York State this is
also probable, because the farmers in general are
dissatisfied with the prices they are rcvciving for
potatoes.

We understand from reliable sources that exper-
iments were conducted in this state last year to
ascertain the cost of: producing a bushel of pota-
Iocs and it was found that the actual cost of pro—
duction averaged between $130 and $1. 50 per
bushel. This. together with the fact that the
average price received has bee n $1. 00 per bushel
for firsts. has discouraged the gimowcis who see
that they must accept a piicc \ ay belo . the cost
of production, while othci industries. necessary
to the existence of the nation. are guaranteed a
profit over and above the cost of pzodnction. For
these reasons many farmers arc snbdituting can-
ning factory crops for potatoes. while others are
only reducing their potato acreage.

We cannot blame the farmers for doing this be»
cause they know the price they are to receive for
factory products while on potatoes it is only a
chance, and generally a long one. Thus wc are
almost. certain of a 20 per cent reduction for 1918.
This week's market condition is still weak. The
dealers only offering from $1.20 to $1.110 per cwt.
for firsts. in spite of the low market prices, large
quantities wcrc moved during the last week—a
(Ls-mom] l'.'. Noblr'.

* * *
March 4. 1915*

I’ooIri/lc. X. l'.. The potaYo situ—

ation rcmains unchanged. a few cars are being
loaded. but market is weak and unsettled, prices
paid for No. 1 potatoes at cars in bulk is $1.01”

was loadel at. $2.00.
havc not received their graders.
that they would probably load
as usual whenever potatoes started coming freely
their usual rule is. not to accept any tubers that
run sinallI-r than :1 hcn's egg.

Local sales in the near large cities are bring
ing from $1 Io $1.33 from the farzncr's “WHO“
to wholesale homes and _1(il)l)"2:4. but the bulk is
sold at the. fornicr price. Nothing is nicnt'o'iwl
about grading.

(lovernmcnt agcnls claim that this law wa». or
in cited for the benefit. of 'hc l‘nruwrs. ‘.\.. vet
is has not mood to be so. it is held that Ihis
grading law was enforced 1‘1 1()o~:hoi‘1 voice.
and that it was not fair to enforce this 111‘. fall
of this year.

Reports from all over the state indicaIc that
less than lwodhirds of the last ycur's acreage will
be planted to potatoes this year. many farm-‘1'»;
locally who huvc keen growing a big atroiigc. are
only intending to plant for their priya’e use.

As feed can hardly be obtained in this scctiori.
many of the tubers will be fed up for milk. and
others cooked. ctnsidering prices obtained for
potatoes and irices demanded for feed. there is
no doubt but what the potatoes will make a cheap-
er and better feed than there is on the market
at present.

()ne car of cabbage was loaded today at, $40.00
per ton for solid heads, this car went to Cleveland.
Ohio.

Onions are badly frosted;
$1.00 per bushel.

No beans offered for sale, majority is soggy, and
there is a big demand for seed—beans, the sky
will be the limit for prices on these, but the ac-
reage in this state which will be devoted to these.
crops will be very limited this year.

Good dry beans are bringing about $10.00 to
$10.50 per hundred pounds—F. S'. Randaggm:

per hundred; only one car
Buyers hcrc

but stated today.

average sales around

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tracks and rails. . And so, whether we would or no,
environment, thoughts and actions, follow along
the worn grooves of our every day cxistance, and
we are lead away into realms of our own selfish
interests; to busy ourselves with the things which
most concern ourselves. Forgetting the needs of
others, we finally enter a sanctuary of our own cre-
ation, wherein it is quite impossible for us to hear
the “heart pulses that are heating under the mere
clothes of circumstances and opinions.”

“As man thinkest in his heart, so is be.” You
simply can’t get away from this fact. How often
you have listened to a speaker, as he floundered
‘round in a maze of words and sentences, in a vain
effort to smother the prompting of his inner self,
and permit outward expression to show an honest
impartial interest in the question under discussion.
How utterly futile are the efforts of such to de-
ceive their hearers.

Life continues on the same as the weeks, months
and years pass; but how different its successes
and failures, its joys and sorrows appear, as our
sympathies, thoughts and desires change as we
pass along to the point where personal ambition
rises above the point of common interest and fel-
lowship. This fact has been recognized since
the dawn of material things; and herein do we
find food for thot as we read again of “the rich
man, heaven, the camel and the eye of a needle.”

In these days of stress and trouble; of grief
and sorrow; of unrest and uncertainty, how nec-
essary it is for every citizen of the United States
to lay aside the unreal; to throw away the mask,
knock down class prejudices; dismember greed;

throttle envy and harmonize their lives with that}

of their fellow men in all stations "of line. The
change cannot be made in a moment; it is useless
to try. but such transformation is possible. The
roots of selfishness, greed and envy reach to the
human heart, and they must be plucked out one
by one.

Would it not be well, for all who suddenly find
themselves placed in authority, to makes thorough
self examination, and then take a littbe time for
the transformation. before attempting the impos—
sible; to be accepted :for what they are not. to do
those things for the common good for which they
have neither tolerance nor sympathy? Surely un-
til the heart is right, the ear attuned to catch the
pulsations of humanity’s heart, the mind alert and
responsive to the needs of the hour, leadership
fails, response is negative and the cause we are

expected to help, materially injured.

“God must have made the common people oth-
erwise why should there be so many?” In these
days when true. patriotism spreads o‘er the land;
when hill and valley answer “coming" to the c111
for help, every possible effort should be made to

And herein does the new war machinery, attach-

ed to the Federal Government fail miserably. ,
We cannot make over a nation in a day; we can -

not bring all agencies and all. men to see things
from the same viewipoint in a single day. It is
attempting the impossible. Some day. the Food
Administration and those in charge of manufac-

turing government supplies, will see that none‘

save those whose hearts are in sympathy with the
cause of the men and women of the nation who
earn their bread by the sweat of their brows” are
placed in authority; to council.asWell as to com-
mand. God speed the coming of that glad day. *’

Should All Grains be Milled in the U. S.?

HE CANADIAN Government at Ottawa is

confronted with requests from all parts of

the province, asking that all grains for ex-
port shipment, be first milled at home and then
shipped across the Seas. It appears that great
quantities of wheat and rye shipped from Canada
has found its way into the distilleries and brew-
eries “over there”, and thus while Canadian pat-
riots have been sacrificing, that the soldiers might
be fed,. a goodly portion of what has been saved
has been used 11. making drink instead of food.

Canada has just imposed war-time prohibition
upon herself, and thus has the right to ask that
every bushel of grain exported be used for food.
The housewife who has carefully watched the
flour bin; stinting herself and family, and using
substitutes never thought of before, in order that
the brave soldiers may be fed, has every right to
complain if a single pound of the grain she has
saved, is used for making bwze.

However, so far as the United S .ws Is corcern-
ed, we' are still living in a glass house, for while
the distillcries have been closed the breweries are
still working overtime, using fuel so badly needed
for commercial purposes and millions of bushels
of precious grain; every kernel of which should
be saved for food. New Zealand and Canada
are the only provinces which'have absolutely ”ban—
ished' whiskey and beer during the war.

If the Federal Government just had the cour-
age to turn the furrow right now; close the brew-
eries during the period of the war, and then mill
every pound of grain into flour in this country,
before exporting; the question of saving ,wheat and
rye for the soldiers “over there” would be set-
tled once for all. It would be well for Congress to
consider this question seriously. Our Canadian
neighbors have taken the lead and this nation
should follow rithout delay.

We Live to Serve

UCH HAS been said by the uninformed about

MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING “stirring up”

the farmers of Michigan.
is an infamous defamation against this publication
and an insult to the intelligence of the farmers.
It is said for a purpose, to discredit this paper and
to dislodge us from the stand we have taken for
the farmers’ rights. But it fails of both.

Every issue we have taken up; every fight we
have made; every principle for which we have
struggled, has been in the interests of the farmers
and in response to their demands.

We live to serve the men of the far' s and we
care not whose toes we tread upon or whose sel-
fish strivings we impede, in the performance of our
duty. The welfare of the farmers is our para-
mount consideration. Too long altogether have
they been bereft of common rights and deprived
of many privileges freely granted to others.

This thing must stop. It is essential to the
safety of the world that greater encouragement
be given the efforts of the farmers and greater
profits accrue .to their business. MICHIGAN BUSI-
NESS FARMING will not wait as the farmers of the
nation have patiently waited for the government
and. the people of other classes to recognize the
rights and the needs of the farming business.
But we will fight for these rights; we will force
this recognition. And we wish to remind our
farmer friends and those who question and try to
impugn our motives that we shall work only for
the things that the farmers want and oppose the
things that they do not want.

Each Must Do His Part to Win the War

OW TIRED we get of the oft repeated ques-
tion: “Who -Will Win the War?” We
know that finally the Army and Navy of the
United States will win the war, with the help of
our allies across the sea. One day the daily press
announces: “The aeroplane will win the war”;
the next edition: “Th“ war must be won by the
ships which carry food :.. was the sea;” then “food

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and dishearten those who are str yum. in their6 -‘
weak way, perhaps, to do their best for God,.
home and native land.

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cooperation of every individual citizen; the can;

tralizatio‘n of all of the countries' resources, will~ »
finally be necessary to win the War. We will have

a part in the mighty‘wo'rk undertaken, and the

sooner we realize that we must get behind‘_the Fed?

eral Government an _ 0 our level bee-tr the better
it will be for the boys at the front; the .‘nation
and our allies. ,

We have no small job on our hands as a nation.
No autocratic government crowded this people into
the terrible conflict. When, after more than two
years and six months of effort to keep out of war,
Congress decided that we must take up the sword
against Germany, and destroy her ruthless mili-
tary power, or accept Belgium’s fate for our belov-

ed country, every citizen of the United States was-

bound by that compact as fully as though he were
present and voted to enter the conflict.

It is only since the war was declared that the.

people of the United States have had an opportun-
ity to know something of the terrible menace that
has’been slowly forming’across the seas for more
than forty years. The fate of Poland, of Belgi-
um, of Servia, of Macedonia, and now of Russia,
tells us something of the relentless, heartless tyr-

ants, who are now facing our boys on tl-: Alsatian
plains in far way France.
We have our problems here at home. It is going

to be necessary. to put up with many unpleasant
things and maybe we shall have to boldly stand up
for that which we think is right and just here at
home—but the one essential thing is that each
of us do his level best. If we do our best, if we
have faith in God, confidence in our fellow-men
and a willingness to go where duty calls, then in-
deed will the most humble among us have had a
part in “winning the war. ”

“Yes, We Remember That This Nation is
at War’ ’ .

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HE MEMBERS of the Michigan Potato

Growers’ Ass’n, as well as'farmers general-

ly have reason to feel proud of their brother
Mr. A. M. Smith of Lake City, who on the spur of
the moment, gave such a scathing denunciation of
the oft-repeated implication of E. Percy Miller of
Chicago, that the farmers were not loyal. Arising
to present a resolution, deeply grieVed at Mr.
Miller’s admonition to “remember we are at war.”
Mr. Smith said:

“Remember we are at war? How can we‘for-
get it? To me at least, it is brought home a dozen
times a day that this nation is at war. Mygrand-
father, sir, fought in the Revolutionary war; a
brother fell upon the field of Gettysburg, and today
my only son is in France, only God knows where.
He was one of the first to enlist when the war
broke out, and when he came to me and said,
‘Dad, I think I ought to go. My country calls for
men,’ what could I say? He went and I stayed
on the farm, though I some times used to think
that I could never handle the work for I am not in
the 'best of health and it has been almost impossi-
ble to get help. But for all of that, I am glad
that he has gone, and I would not have had him
do otherwise. Yes, Mr. Miller, in my heart of
hearts I KNOW this nation is at war, and I resent
your insinuation that we farmers assembled here
today are placing our personal interests above
our patriotic duty and our needs above the needs
of our government. I challenge your right to
question our patriotism, and I say to you here
and now that if you will tell us wherein the en-
forcement of this measure, which you say you
were responsible for having put into practice and
thru which the potato growers of the nation have
lost thousands upon thousandsof dollars, has aid-
ed or will aid in winning this war, we shall be
satisfied. and our financial sacrifices and our dis-
appointments will not have been made in vain.”

The President has heard the call from the men
of the farms, and has issued instructions to local
exemption boards to be more lenient with farm
laborers. He has urged that deferred classifica-
tion be given to all men actively engaged in farm-
ing, either as an employer or laborer, at least until
fall. but admonishes them to be sure that the
men so classified are doing actual and continual
work on the farms. The new policy will mean the
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Reports that MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMING is the
official organ of a certain organization are wholly
false. M. B. F. is edited and published for ALL
the farmers of Michigan, irrespective of race,
creed or afliliation with any Organization. It has
an equal interact in the activities of the Grange,
Gleaners and Farmers Clubs. It is a, friend and
helper of every man who tills the soil.

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When The? Take Our Help?

Your paper came to my address for a long time
and it was a mystery to me why it ”came to me.
Recently a young man asked me if I was still re—
ceiving it, and he said that I had subscribed for
it with him, which no doubt is true, and which I
no doubt did to get rid of him, not knowing then
that I was subscribing for the greatest farm paper
ever published. Bouquets are usually reserved to
be thrown after the grim reaper has passed our
way, hence I only state my observation when I
say that yours is the first paper that ever cut
loose from the combinations and interests of our
country and espoused the cause of the farmers
and producers; and we want to say that here is our
dollar to help keep up the work begun. We are at
war, and if the war is to be won, it must be won
,by producers and transportation companies, What
will our armies accomplish if our men are not
properly fed. Now from our township eight farm-
er boys have gone and another one who is farm-
ing 160 acres of land, the sole manager, whose
aged father lives with him and a sister, who is
quite young and who is their housekeeper, both
dependent upon him, is called to start for camp on
the 4th. Now. where are such men worth most
to the Gavern-
ment? Farmer
boys are no bet-
ter to carry a
gun or bear the
brunt of battle
than other boys.
But they ask us
~to farm to full
capacity, raise
bumper c r o p s,
and say they
will send help
to us from the
towns and vil-
lages. Why not
put our boys,
without training '
whatever i n t o
factories, mer-—
cantile .houses,
etc? Are they
no gOJd there?
If they are not,
they vice. versa.
We have had
this city help.
They are good
boys and young
men, but com-
parativelyworth-
less caused by
their lack of
knowledge of the
farm. To our
mind this is just
where our Gov-
ernment is weak
for the reason
that the heads
of departments
are not in touch
wi t h practical
farm conditions.

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can I" think that: if we Can only get enough for

our crops—what you would call a fair thing—-
that we as farmer should be willing to put our
time and labor in doing our bit. Most all the
farmers 'of this country are down, in the mouth ov-
er the potato deal, but if we can only stick to‘ it we‘
will win out in theend. I have about 500 bushels
on my hands now, which I have handled three or
four times this winter and expect to have to
handle them again, but I am going to put in 20
acres in the year 1918, if I can get the help—E.
0. 0., Belladre.

Farmers Should Plead for Every Exemption
for Their Boys

At this time, in the beginning of the drawing of
the farmer boys in class one A to E, it behooves
the farmers of every state in the Union to ask for
exemption of the boys they have trained to take
their places after they are through and unable to
do the work themselves. This is the time when
the world needs farmers if it ever did. Help has
been scarce on the farm for several years back and
now the government is taking away the farmers’
last hope and help and expects to send us city
boys over sthe ages of fourteen; boys who never
did anything and know nothing about the work
on the farm. It is the biggest mistake a nation

   

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nothing doing. The bean. buyers’ expenses must
be met out of‘the farmer’s pocket; which is the
case if they use culls for this purpose, and it must
be true for they admit it. The profit made on No.
1 .is not mentioned in any of their letters. We
have to pay our expenses out of No. 1’s while they
pay theirs out of the culls. In other words we
pay their expenses and ours too.

I sold a load of oats last fall. These oats were
run over machinery and cleaned, culls sacked and
tossed into the wagon and brought home. Why
didn’t the elevator keep the culls for running ex-
penses? This cull bean proposition is a “blink”
affair and should be corrected at once. We should
have the culls returned to us or receive pay for
them. They are good hog feed; chickens and
cows relish them. They can be ground, then mix-
ed with ground oats and fed to horses, which
would help to offset our running expenses. But
we can’t have them, they belong to the other fel-
low and yet they do not pay a red cent for them,
and we let them do it. Last year my neighbor
hired help to hoe his beans, went to the bank and
borrowed money to pay his help and the banker
charged him 24 per cent for the use of the money.
I had to borrow money to help out this year; the
same banker is charging me 16 per cent. Now is
such a rate of interest legal? Several others here
borrowed money last year to buy seed potatoes
and are paying 16 per cent, some are paying 12
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,_ per cwt. Think
”Ti—L of it!
Potatoes are

badly frozen in
the cellars here
and also in the
pits. They are
screening the
very life out of
them in this
part of the coun-
try, and it is a
most mighty dis-
gusting practice
to us farmers
who worked so
hard to produce
a bumper crop.
There will not
be. many raised
here the coming
season if some—
thing isn’t done
mighty soon to
change the situ-
ation.

Would you ad-
vise thru your
paper if th e
bankers can le-
gally charge us
1.6 per cent in-
terest and get.
away with it.
7 per cent. is le-
gal rate. How
can they charge
us more?

I am a reader
of Mlt‘HIGAN
BUSINESS FARM—
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book knowledge,
but we want it practical, and we believe the time
is ripe for an awakening, and a demand for rec-
ognition.

Just a word in regard to county agents: We
had one last year. Our registration blanks and
questionnaires had an agricultural exemption
clause. Our agent made an effort to keep our help
on the farm, knowing the labor situation; and as
a consequence he got the double cross and was
written up in the State Journal.. He accomplished
comparatively nothing.

The father of one of these boys we tried to keep ,

on the farm told me he was going to sow 60 acres
of wheat but if they took the boy he would have
to cut it down to 40 acres. Now this war should
be no money-making scheme, and we would be wil-
ling to put in every dollar we can make to carry

. the war to a successful issue, if it can be done, all
along the lines with justice, and will sacrifice our
boys to die from bullets. but don’t want them to
die of starvation. But the lives of our boys do
not weigh in the balance with the almighty dollar
to a certain class of people or things would be dif-
ferent..—F. H. 0., Maple Rapids.

The Kind of Patriotism That Counts

I am sending you the table of acreages of 1917
and 1918, which you will find that in nearly all
crops I have increased the amount, which we, as
Michigan farmers, should do. Of course, we all
know that it is going to be a hard matter to get
help on the, farm, but I am going to try and do

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ever made, at a time when we are (called on to
feed and clothe the world.

The situation is worse than the heads of our
government understand. Some of these boys are
working farms on shares, others working by the
month, and still others managers of farms. If
these boys are taken what will be the result? A
goodly number of these farms will lye idle. others
will be only half worked, and there will be. acres
and acres of good tillable and fertile soil that will
produce nothing, just because the boys who are.
or rather were, to be the backbone of our nation.
have been drafted and sent over sea. We, the
farmers of this section, feel it our duty to plead
for the exemption of this class of boys, and by so
doing we feel that we are doing our bit to win
this awful war by furnishing foodstuffs and clo«
thing for the soldier boys “over there.”—-—A. 0. M..
Byron. Michigan.

The Bean Buyer Always Plays Safe

It is a noted fact that the bean buyers are
doubly bound to play mere than safe all the time.
They take cull beans to pay floor ladies and pick—
ers, light and heat, and so on down the line of
expenses. They keep cull beans to buy machinery
and to keep the same in repair. We farmers are
losing our cull beans. This year we have paid 15c
per bushel to get them threshed, wore out mach-
inery to raise them, as well as horses and land.
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Typical Case for Mr. Miller’s Consideration
We are farmers and as we feel that. you are
interested in us we appreciate all you are doing
for us through Mn llltlAN Bl'SlNlllSh‘ FAlullNu. The
land is good where we plant potatoes and beans.
Last. year we planted ten acres of potatoes. The
ground was good sod plowed down and well fer—
tilized. Thought, we would have some good p0-
tatocs. Just before digging time everyone thot
by the looks of them they would go 150 bushels
to the acre. or better. When we dug them we had
less ,than 600 bushels from the ten acres. That
was disappointing, but we thought we would get
a good price for them as they were fine stock,
not overly large, but smooth and white, and a good
size, too. But those graders came into use and we
will do well to sell 300 bushels of the 600 bushels,
and when we give one-third of the money to the
man we rent of you can see our profit will be
very small, or in fact, we will be out money in
raising them. We had planned on ten acres this
year but have made up our minds to plant five in-
stead. We raised 18 acres of beans, they went
five bushels to the acre and we sold them for
nearly $5.50 per bushel. We received $330 for
our share, but when we could have sold the seed
we planted for $120 we didn’t make very much on
our beans. But we would not complain if we
could only sell our potatoes at the price they are
now. ‘ My husband and fifteen—year old boy do the
farming alone, and they do work awful hard—R.
L.. Gowcn. Mich.

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Did you ever hear of bean bread? Here. is

a new bread. It saves 1 pound of wheat
flour. Try it on the family.
L 1 quart of water; 1 cup beans; I or 2 cakes
compressed yeast; 1/.. cup lukewarm water; 5
teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons molasses; 8 cups
flour.

Mix as follows: Soak the beans over night.
Drain off the water in which they were soaked
and cook until soft in the 1 quart of water.
Put through a sieve or a potato ricer, cool
and when lukewarm, add (1) the yeast soft—
ened in the 1,4,, cup of water, (2) the salt. (Ii)
the molasses, and ('4) the flour to make a stiff:
dough. Follow directions for kneading rising
and baking given for potato bread. The beans
may be simply mashed and the bulls used in
the bread if desired. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Criticism

My Dear Mrs. Stark:——

I have just read your “Question.” May I ask
a question. why did you write it? I trust it is
only a practical “flight of fancy” and not your
sentiment.

I have read your page for some ‘time and have
ound much to admire. but, I am sorry. sorry that

f
. I read “Question."

Won‘t you write another of the boy who cen-
sors his own lc tcrs‘? That is the kinl we sent
away two of them. one only l9. and w: say with
much pride that no one word has her." “cut from
their letters." Isn't it far better to tell him that
your one desire is to see him a man under all cir-
cumstances tha to tsxpl't‘ss your ixiety to know
when his feet are wet or when he ls sleepy or
whether he gets the things he, likes most to eat.
Isn’t that childish in the, Mmher? And really
would you have him a baby again? Haven‘t you
pride in lllp fact, that he is a man. doing a man’s
work? llo you expect brave soldiers from Mothers
who would ask him to disobey instructions by
trying "to put one over" on the censor? Don‘t
you really think that you can write to help the
women to be br ye? The boys must endure many
hardships I'ltl very trying ordeals and we who
are left behind must endure much. too. Be a help—
er. do Mrs. Stark.- “Mrs. (I. It}. 7’.. Winters. .‘Iich.

The boy in the poem mentioned was, not a man.
He would be likely to yield to homesickness and
write “from his heart out." However. your criti-
cism is a good one. Mrs. 'l‘. ll‘ar be it from me
to wish to make any mother's heart heavier. I’ll
try to write something along that line which meets
with your approval soon. l think every mother
has wished her boy a baby again. many times.

R

A “Good Cheer Shower”

Dear Mrs. Stark and M. B. I“.
Readerstw

flDeparfrfieflfir 56? 1161222712 3270’ (527er 9‘ ffie f3”)!

ANNE CAMPBELL STARK. EDITOR‘

gift than to send. Books, letters, flowers are
nice to give. Poems or kodak pictures of your-
self or your children i nand around your home
are extra good for this kind of a shower. Small

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HE‘S such a little bother.
He‘s always in the" way.

I I have to pick his playthings up
3 .\ hundred times a day.
The house is never tidy
The way it used to be,
His blocks are strewn about the floor.
it's so much work for me.

E HE’S SUCH A LITTLE “OTHER

HE'S such a little bother, .t
The polished furni't..re

ls smeary with his fingermarks,
And he is always sure

To want to climb upon my lap
.If I should start to write.
He’s just a little bother

’l‘ill he's asleep at night.

HE‘S such a little bother,
He upsets all the. ink,
And pulls down everything in sight
As quick as any wink.
He‘s so chock full of mischief,
it doesn’t take him long
To turn the house right upside down
And pull the. curtains wrong.

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HE'S such a little. bother,
But he was sick one day,
And lay upon his little bed
And moaned the hours away.
The house was neat and tidy
With nothing out of place.
.\'o little dirty fingers
To smear or to deface.

0 little blocks or play‘things
To trip you as you walk,
(in tiptoe 'round the silent house;
.\'o jablnring baby talk!
.\'o hurried pitter—patter
tlf busy little feet:
.\nd oh. you felt if he were up
llife would be so sweet. so sweet!

 

 

 

 

 

lC‘S such a little bother. ‘
But since he’s well again,
Somehow I overlook things
That once made me complain,
lt‘or life. would be so empty
And hearts ache, ever-more.
If there were no little bother
'I‘o cuddle and adore.
—Anne Campbell Stark.

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jars of fruit. candy or some little comfort giv—
ing gift, made with your own hands and sent with
a message of good cheer will bring pleasure for a
long time. Be sure to have the words “good

 

 

 

Uncle Sam’s Thrift Thought ll

Why Not Rye?

- The consumer should know that rye ls about
as valuable a. bread material as .wheat. It is
not regarded as a wheat substitute, but in
bread making is put on a parity with wheat.
_Rye is needed for export to the Allies and is
in demand among American bakers who supply
bread to certain groups of foreigners. It can
be bought from the grocers “straight", but is
not in the fifty—fifty combination as a substi—
tute for whefit.

In bread 1 aking rye is usually combined with
wheat flour. Housekeepers who make their own
bread should use at least 20 per cent corn flour
or other cereal on the list of wheat substitutes.
to produce a Victory loaf.

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cheer" on each and every gift. I hope if any-l

one tries this they will have the same satisfied
feeling of havingdone some good that comes to
all who try to make others happy.

And now just a word to the mothers who are
sending boys to the army. I knc y it is hard for
the mother but is it not, hard for the boy. too?
Don’t you think he would like to carry a smiling
face in his memory when he is far away? Put
all the joy you can into your parting with him for
he will have more sadness than is good for him
before he returns. 1 am sending a poet] express—
ing my thoughts better than this. I hope Mrs.
Stark can use it for I would like more mothtrs to
think as I do about this. I tlj' it it would be for
their good and the boy’s too, if they did. I hope
I have not worn out my welcome as a parting
shot would say—

“Scatter wide your rays of sunshine. let your
face with joy shine; for this world has heaps of
troubles. without its knowing yours or mine.“ —
.1 Farmer's IVife.

Make Soap at Home

“Let us revive the old industry of home soap
making,” says P. F. Trowbridge of the I’niver-
Sity of Missouri College of Agriculture. "Save.
the wood ashes separately from th: coal ashes.
build an old—fashioned leach and secure a good
supply of lye. Save all the waste fat from the
kitchen, including the ham and bacon rinds. These
fats when fed to the chickens or hogs are worth
but little more than the same amount of grain.
They are worth three or four times as much
when made into soap. The ham find bacon rinds
and other waste kitchen grease can be boiled up
with the lye without previous rendering of the
"its. and will make good soft soap

 

 

 

Up-to-Date Fashions

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Have just. been reading M. B. 1“.
and am just going to pass on a few
thoughts that I hope will help some
one.

Would say to the unhappy wife
to look on the sunny s'de. Look
for virtue instead of faults and
you will forget your hurts. We
have our little tilts too. but after
they are over and I 'am alone in
the house and have time to think
I just can’t stay angry. When the
man comes back in the, house he
generally finds me sinting and that
is the way our quarrels end. No
matter what your troubles are. try
to find some good in it and you
will seldom find it. My Grandma

told me when l was Very small’

that when she. was a little girl she
got into the habit of singing away
her disappointments. l have, tried
it. many. many til ‘2 and it works
’ like a charm. This is true. There
have been times when I sang with
tears rolling; down my face, but I
forgot my trouble. If you want: a
cure for! the blues. try making
some one else happy. You will be
surprised to find how good a cure
it is. I hope some one will try it,
for the sake of the happiness it will
bring to them and others.

I have. called this a “good cheer
shower.” If you know of a sick
“shut in” or some old person who
needs cheering call up their friends
and ask them if they would like
to help cheer Mrs. So and 80, or
Miss or Mr. as the case may be,
The men like the showers. too. The
shower is 'r'iven on a certain Mo
and unless the person is very in
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Doesn't the early spring sunshine
make your winter clothes look shab—
by? It makes a person want to fly
to the sewing machine and replenish
their wardrobe immediately. This
Near especially should a person tr)’ [0
make their own clothes. \Vhile ma-
terials are high, they are nothing like
the expensive ready made garments.

The house apron saves the street
or out. of door garments. A girl’s
or misses' one piece apron is num~
bcred 3684 and comes in sizes 6, 8.
in, IL’. H and 18 years. The neck
i»- cut low and round at the front and
bat-k and there is a seam on each
shoulder.

.\n attractive style for spring. to be
worn without a coat. is numbered
RUTH, This is for the small girl 6, 8.
lo_ l3 and H years. The dress has
A plain lllllc waist in Empire effect
and a straight. one—piece skirt is
gathered to the. waist. The long sleeves
have turned back cuffs to match the.
collar.

.\ plain shirlwaist in this spring's
style is numbered 8681. This cocms
in sizes 36, 3.. 4t). 42 and 44 inches
bust, measure. The collar of the waist
is square at the hack and out in
points at the from. The waist is gath-
t'l't‘ll at the. shouldres.

.\'o. 8675‘», an advanced spring style.
would look well made up in silk. The
dress is cut in sizes :16, 38. 40 and 41’.
inches bust measure. The. skirt is
made in oyerblouse effect and the two-
iz‘oretl skirt is til—d in with shallow
side-plaits.

A pretty dress for the small girl
6, 8, it), 12 and 14 years is made with
the blouse closing at the left side.
Russian effect. The. skirt is side-
plaited to an underwaist, which but-
tons at the back.

A small woman's or misses’ dress
is numbered. 8650. This comes in
sizes 14. 16. 18 and 20 years. The
dress hangs straight from the shoul-
ders. but an odd belt marks the rath-
er low waistline; the pattern includes
a removable Chemisctte with a stand-
ing collar.

These patterns are 10 cents each.
Address PATTERN DEPARTMENT,
Michigan Business Farmbing. Mount
Clemens, Michigan.

 

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I for scrubbing or laundry purposes.
1 “For making a good hard soap
for general household use. the fat
should preferably be rendered and
then clarified. \(‘austic acid also
should be used instead of the lye
made from the wood ash leach.

“At slaughtering time and of the
smeared fat that is not lit for
making lard or any [allow that is
not wanted for edible [allow should
be rendered for soap grease. in
this connection it is recommended
to cook up the cleaned entrails for
hog or chicken lead. The grease
of this should be skimmed off and
used for soup grease.

“The lollowing directions, it
followed, will glye a good qual‘
it.\'\ol‘ soap for all of your house»
hold purposes," says Doctor 'l‘row-
bridge. "Put one pound of lye
into an iron or same yesscl, then
pour on slowly one and onedhirtl
quarts of cold water. Stir this
with a stick until it is dissolved;
then allow it to cool. Heat eight
pounds of soap grease or tallow
until it. is all melted. Cool until
it is luke warm. then pour the
cooled lye solution into the warm
grease and stir thoroughly until
well mixed and of a uniform con-
sistency. Then pour into a wood-
en box lined with waxed paper or
wetted cloth. Cover and set in a
warm place for several days. Turn
out of box and cut into bars."

In this time of conservation of
so many articles, it behooves us all
to save all we can and here is a
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Latest reports from the winter
wheat. belt indicate that the recent
rains have greatly helped the present
growing crop and that the outlook is
excellent. This is a condition very
much appreciated by all who are
familiar with the countrys needs at
this time. ”There is a saying that “food
will win the war,”. and this might
well be changed to “wheat will win
the war.” We have the men and the
other necessary resources. the only
question being the supply of food, par-
ticularly wheat, for ourselves and
our allies.

It is estimated that in Michigan but
15 per cent of the last wheat crop still
remains in growers’ hands. The grain
is not coating to market in any
volume. at any point, and many of
the mills have already ground their
allotment of wheat and are now closed
or are working on rye, barley or corn
flours.

Reports coming at time relative to
the Michigan wheat crop indicate a
fairly satisfactory condition and about
a normal acreage, perhaps a trifle in-
creased.

   

 

 

 

GRADE Detroit Chic-go New York
No. 2 White
Stud-rd i 1.00 1-2 .95 1-2 108
No. 3 White A . 1.00 .95 1.05 1-2
No.4White ' 99 l .94 1-2» 1.06

 

 

All points have been away short of
oat supplies during the past week, and
as a result the market has shot up
higher. All transportation facilities
have been centered on the movement
of the corn crop before the warm
weather arrives and causes to loss of
that. portion which is Wet, and this
means the most of it. The demand for
oats has been great, consumers in
many cases being entirely oiit of sup—
plies. There is still a fairly large
amount of grain back in the hands of
growers and country elevator men,
the problem being to move it to points
where it is needed. The latest report
on stocks still held in the various
Michigan counties show that about
:12 per cent of the 1917 crop is still
in the hands of growers. This is just
a little larger per centage than we had
anticipated still remained. but the
present demand is such as to take,
care of anything there may be to
offer, and at good prices. We would
not be surprised to see somewhat of a
decline from the present high figure.
but not such as to cause any alarm.

Export demand at this time is lini-
ited due to congestion of the eastern
terminals. it, is just about impossible
to move the grain eastward. corn

being given preference. Seeding of
oats is now well under way in the
southwest. and reports indicate that
materially in—

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No. ZYellow i 1.88 1.73 2.02
No. 3 Yellow ! 1.87 1.72 2.0]
No. ZMixed : 1.82 1.78 1.97

 

 

 

The movement of corn during the
past week was by far the largest in
the history of the grain trade. The ar-
rivals averaged over 2,000,000 bushels
per day, there being a total of 14,660,-
000 bushels for the week. The car sit-
uation is again acute in the corn belt
but this will be relieved as soon as the
empties begin to return for the next
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bushels were sold to the purchasing

agent of the allied governments dun .

ing the past. week. This grain, sold for
delivery abroad, must be fit for human
consumption, and some ,f the ship—
ments have been rejected and have
been turned back for domestic use.
The Government returns show the
largest reserves on farms on record.
they being around 1,293,000,000 bush-
els, as compared with 782,000,000 last
year Grain men generally express it
as their opinion that much of the corn
which is still in the crib or un—husked.
will show'“a great improvement after
the spring winds have done their work.
This was the case during the wet
year of 101:”) when the 01‘01) was very
poor.

A certain reserve has bien built
up in some markets and millers and
dealers generally are adding to this
at every opportunity. It will take
some time.however to fill up the
vacant places, and until this shall
have been acomplished there is very
little liklihood of any material reduc-
tion in prices.

Much soft corn is being utilized on
the farms as liog feed and is reaching
the market in this shape. The'weight
of hogs arriving at this time ShOVVS a
considerable increase as the result of
this and the Food Administration is
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it leoks to us as

though
situation was fast assuming such an
aspect as to lake Government super-

the rye

vision imminent. The price is con-
stantly shooting upward but without
bringing out any increase in the
supply, for the very ,‘ood ieason that
the supply is about exhausted. We
do not believe there is any kind of a
reserve stock held on the farms and
what has been in the hands of country
elevators is being shipped out as
‘apidly as equipment can be secured
to move it.

The Detroit market at the time of
writing this rticle stands at $2.87 per
bu. The Chicago market is nominal,
extreme prices being paid for any-
thing in sight. Millers are strong bid-
ders and grain dealers are keeping the

        
 

March 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1918

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Severe
Cold

Wave

Storms

     
   
 
 

  

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WASHINGTON, D. (‘., March 16.—
Last bulletin gave forecasts of dis-
turbance to cross continent March 12
to 16 and 18 to 22, warm waves 11
to 15 and 17 to 21. cool waves 14 to
18 and 20 to 24. The last cool wave
is expected to be a cold wave, CI.LL11~‘lllg‘
disagreeable weather. Rain will in~
crease in the Gulf states.

Next warm wave will reach Van-
couver near March 23 and temper-
atures will rise on all the Pacific
slope. It will cross crest of Rockies
by close of March 24, plains sections
25. meridan 90. great lakes and Ohio-
Tennessee. valleys 26, eastcrn sections
27, reaching vicinity of I\'cwfoundland
about March 28. Storm wave Will
follow about one day behind warm
wave and cool wave about one day be-
hind storm wave.

DETROIT SPECIAL—Receipts of outs have increased considerably dnring
the past two days but the demand has
quite heavy at all primary points. Farmers are free sellers. ('orn market con-
tinues firm and buyers are in thc market for lower grndcs. '

CHICAGO \"IRE—(‘orn receipts are grcatly increased and were it not for
free buying to tilt the long felt wants the price would have declined more so—
verely. Receipts of outs, as well as shipments, are light, the Government gir-
ilig preference to corn shipmcnts, especially to the scahourd.

NEH' YORK “'lltE—Huy receipts have greatly increased during the past ‘
few days and should this condition continuc thcrc will he. a considerable declini- .
as buying is light. Replying to your wire rcgarding beans, the markct is quiet, 4'
demand light, and price about stationary. . "

 

kept pace. Receipts were reported as

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wires hot in searcl- of anything which
may be in sight at country points.

Barley

Milwaukeeleie barley market ad~
yanced 2()@22c duriig the past week
under an increasing demand for the
grain from millers, who are grinding
heavily of substitutes because of the
shortage of wheat supplies. Shippers
give millers keen competition and all
offerings are accepted without delay.
There are no accumulations from day
to, day.» The present values are the
highest known since 186?. Receipts
were 267 cars, against 202 cars last
week and 218 cars in 1917. (Turrent
quotations are: Choice big-berried
Wisconsin and eastern Iowa, testing 48
to 50 lbs. per bu., 322069222; 45 to 47
lbs., $21402”: Minnesota, western
Iowa and Dakota. 1:18 to 50 lbs, $2.200?V
2.22; 45 to 47 lbs, $2.10@2.15; feed
mixing. $100672.

ChicagosmThe market today was
rather slow and draggy during the
earlier part of the session. owing to
the fact that receipts in the Northern
markets were reported pretty liberal.
and that that market was anywhere
from 1c to Sc a bushel lower, depend—
ing upon the quality of the stuff. As
the offerings here were not nearly as
liberal as in the other markets, buyers
took the few spot cars here, of
the most desirable qualities at entire-
ly unchanged prices73 and at, the close
the situation seemed to be just about.
as firm as over on these types. On
the very light weights and low grades
and black oat mixtures. the market
was quite slow. All told, about, 18
cars were disposed of at prices rang-
ing from $2.10 to $2.23; half a dozen
cars between $2.10 $2.10 and $2.20,
mostly at $2.19 and $2.20; and 9 or '10
cars between $2.21 and $2.23, mostly
at $2.22 and $2.23; with 1 choice car
to arrive at $223151. This latter sale
actually was a little advance over re—
cent quotations, but it was a very hand—
some car.

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The seed market generally has been
somewhat easier during the past week.
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THE WEATHER FOR THE WEEK

As forecasted by W. T. Foster

for Miciiiolx Bl'HlNl-ZHH lt‘Aancl:

This will be a moderate storm till
about March 20, when it is cxpected 3‘
to cross meridian 00. After that date E
it will materially increase in force.
The warm wave will carry cmpera- 3
tures unusually high. Most rains are :3
expected from it in the country from
the Missouri river to Gulf of Mexico
and east of the great lakes.

Another disturbance will cross con—
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31 to April 4' cool wave April ‘ 1.1 7.
This will be a severe storm tr ‘1 start
to finish and temperatures W l aver-

age lower than usual. Amount of rain
will increase in eastern sections and
decrease west 0 fineridian 90.

This will be time for sowing oats
in many places south of latitude 40.
You should sow earlier than usual,
particularly where the soil is in good
condition. indications are that soil
will be in best condition in the Gulf
and Atlantic states. Some parts of
the interior between Rockies and mer—
idian 00 promises to be short of mois—
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was in sight although the offerings
were not in large lots. Clover prices
show a small decline. Alsike is fairly
steady with a good healthy undertone.
There is much difference of opinion as
to the immediate future of the seed
market. Some dealers expect prices
to set still higher marks during the
present month while others are not
so optimistic. Detroit market quota'v‘
tions remain about stationary as fol-
lows: l’rime red clOVcr, $20.15;
March. $19.15; alsikc. $5.50; timo-
thy, $tl.£0. Toledo quotationsew—Clover:
prime. cash $20.00; March $19.05; A1-
sike: prime. cash $15.75: March $15.-
75; Timothy. prime, cash. old $3.80.
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Markets ! No. 1 standard ; No. 2
‘ l Timothy ‘1 Timotlw 1 Timothy
Detroit 126 50 27 00,25 50 26 00‘“ 50 25 00

Chicago {30 00 31 0029 00 30 0028 00 29 00
Cincinnati ‘32 25 32 50 32 00 3'! 50132 00 32 25
Pittsburgh '32 50 33 00 31 00 31 50.29 00 29 50
New York 38 0t) 39 00 J4 00 38 00 30 00 35 00
Richmon'l 36 50 37 0'} 35 0‘ 36 "1" 32 00 33 00

 

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3 Light Mixed Clover Mixed Clover
Detroit 25 50 26 00,25 00 25 50 24 50 25 00
Chicago 28 01 29 00‘28 00 28 5027 50 28 00

Cincinnati :32 50 33 0081 00 32 00 33 0) 33 50
Pittsburgh 31 5‘1 32 00 31 5') 32 5031 50 32 50
New York 34 00 37 00 32 00 35 00 32 00 34 00
Richmond 35 50 36 00 35 00 35 50 21 50 22 00

 

 

(Tountry buyers report growers as
free sellers of hay but unable to make
deliveries on account of the condition
of the roads. Receipts at all terminal
points continue light. The. Detroit de-
mand c'nit'nues good and receipts are
only of sufficient volume to take care
of the demand from day to day. No
surplus is in evidence and there is
but a. very small reserve stock in any
of the warehouses. The price there re-
mains about the same as last week,
some sales of particularly desirable
offerings being reported at a slightly
better figure than current quotations.

Chicago continues to receive only
light supplies and the demand is ex-
ccptionally good right at this time. A
goodly portion of receipts there are
billed through to other points. leav-
ing the home market somewhat bare
at times. There is a very good shipping
demand for timothy and light mixed.
Receivers there continue to expect
heavier shipments with the coming of
more favorable weather and better
roads but. we are inclined to believe
that it will be some time before this
will be the case to any extent. Other
commodities will most certainly be
given the preference and as there is
a shortage of equipmutt to move them
we can readily see where hay will
move in only such quantity as is abso-

 

 

lutely necessary to supply the trade
. a
GRADE Detroit Chicago New York
C..H.P. . 13.00 14.03 . 14.00
Prime 12.85 13.35 ‘ 13.85
Red Kidnevs 15.50 ,. 16.50 ‘ 15.00

 

 

The general bean market is some-
what quiet just at, this time but we
have every confidence in the situa-
tion and believe that any set back
which the market may receive will
be but temporary. Much wet stock
has been coming to the country ele-
vators and of course they have all been
anxious to move it, unless they were
fortunate enough to have a drier. As
there are about 25 driers in the state
it Will be understood that yet beans
have been offered freely. This was
bound to have a certain effect on the
market as the larger buyers alyaws
go slow on orders when they are in-
formed that stock is moving freely.
even though it may be only from coun-
try points to driers.

We note that the elevator men are
advising their customers that seed
beans Will be high and difficult to pro— '
cure. This will be no new advice:
to readers of MiciiioAN BUSINESS
FAnMiNo as they have been so advised
for s veral months. It did not need
a prophet. to foresee this condition.

  


 

 

 

Direct from the Farm .m-l-Cen ..
, “We handle poultry, eggs, butter, veal calves, dressed he's,
- .. apples, potatoes, hay, beans, or anything raised on, t e

  

  
   

sonal representatives. We get shippers the very outside m
, we have the facilities and know how.

Goods, Soap and other staple lines used on the farm.
BINDER TWINE—We have reserved a supply large eno

guaranteedvand our price will save you money.
Write us today for prices and further information.

N. F. SIMPSON, Gen. Mgr., Telephone Cherry 2021,

 

Imapl’e’ syrux')’t onions,

shipments we reach all the leadingmarket centers through our chain of .per-

WE SELL FARMERS AT WHOLESALE PRICES

Fertilizer, Binder Twine, Paris Green, Spraying Materials, Grass Seed, Fence
Posts, Auto Tires, Gleaner Brand Paints, 'Purlna Dairy, Horse, Chicken, Calf
and Hog Feed, Bran, Middlings, Corn, Oats, Nursery. Stock, Brooms, Canned

the farmers’ requirements if they will order early in the season.

CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION

323-327 Russell Sh,

farm. 0n car ,-lot

arket price because

ugh to take care of
Quality fully

Detr,:

 

‘in'. ..Y, b’serirton

If it has, «lo—net, pl t,
'circuméitances.‘__"‘l‘here Will "be ' ‘a "very
good market ,for beans this _ coming
year and if the weather man "wants to

enable weather this fall, than we' had
dished cut to us this past year.; .1

 

 

 

 

South St. Paul South Omaha
Fort Worth East St. Louis
El Paso

: Chicago
East Buffalo

 

f LIVE STOCK COMMISSION

Denver

South St. Joseph

Kansas City
Sioux City

 

 

 

 

vance,
teed. Write for t

414 Lynne SL.

 

ma um: WNDER TILE DITCHER

Will Save 80% of Your Work

Will ship to any responsible party sub-
ject to approval, without a cent in ad-
absolute satisfaction guaran-

EDW. JFSCHKE,

erms and circular.

Bellevue, Ohio

 

 

 

, .1...‘ SEEDS AND PLANTS

 

Port

.-.ii%lllmnmmmuu

 

per lb. if sold at
fi_ne White beans.
yielders. Acclimat

FARMS AND FARM LANDS

 

FOB SALE—70 acres, 9 timber, build-

ings, 3 miles from town, bargain at . '
$3,000. Easy terms. Box 82, Dryden, gan, Mlchlgan.
Michigan.

Omon and Bean Seeds
I have some very fine high—grade South
Yellow Glow
from the Peter Henderson Co.
in quarter-lb. packages or larger at $5

Seed—Seeds
Will sell

Onion

once; also some very
Fine cookers and good
ed to north country.

Write at once to A1. H. Weber, Cheboy-

 

 

SEED BEANS dry hand picked $10 per

 

 

dress owner, Frank Southwell, Chesaning,

' Might be 0. K. f
Michigan, Box 68.

would remmmend
Price, $5.00 56 lb
Rasmussen, Stanto

 

60-ACRE FARM for sale. 55 acres
cleared, 5 acres timber. Good house and

* ' - . - “OJ 999“ 10 9195‘ J”; snmms'lou 'nq
FOR SALE—House and 5 acres of land . g .
in small town. For information write fligfii igacigfit if—Vmém Baker. Morley,
Box 47, Summit City_ Michigan. is" . e 0- ‘-
, . ‘ . 200 Bushels of Shelled Seed Corn, yel-
100_ACRE lARlVI B§1~gtain EO’tOd 3351-. low, 1916 cam, raiSid in Indiana, tested
Fine improvements. es mar \e. by M. A. C. Collige, tested 8:3 per cent.

or corn to husk, but
for cnsilage or silo.
s., F. O. B. W. E.
n, Michigan.

 

barn, silo, windmill and other out build-
ings. Will sell cheap. Address,
Gaylord, Mich, R. R. 1, Box 82.

Seed Beans

One variety, which
per bushel, Cash
Buchanan. Morley,

 

FARM FOR SALE—80 acres black loam
clay subsoil, new two-story 8-room house,

I have 40 bushels of the
genuine One Thousand to

I am offering at $9.00
f.o.b. Morley. John
Michigan.

 

new barn. A bargain, near market, store,
milk selling station and school. Chris-
tian C. Eichbrecht, New Haven, Mich. R. 1

 

 

FARMS FOR SALE Greenhoe Bros,

 

SEED BEANS

 

Little white 98 per cent
germination. Write for
prices.

Elwell, Michigan.

 

I have 83 fine farms for sale in Ionia

 

and Montcalm Counties, from 40 up to
820 acres. Good location and the best of
soil. If you are looking for a good farm
it will pay you to call on or write. Also
have several Ranches.

W. M—ASON, Lyons,

SEED

Michigan

 

BEANS

Dry hand picked. Write for prices

 

trunk line road. Bounded on west by B -Wa1ker. Rives

Junction, Mich., R. 2.

F- 5- FRENCH. Elwell, Mich.
1 APPLE ORCHARD broil; SAaLE—z—ZO
'- acres of land, 8 of w ic con in 00
i trees. 6—room house, rock well, power S EE D BEA NS
‘ sprayer, crates, barrels, etc. Excellent I have a few bushels left for sale.
3 location, ’74 mile north of city limits on not frosted and never saw water. Hugh
i
l

 

Shiawassee River. G. M. Getman, Owos—

so, Michigan, R. No. 6 bu.

$3.60.

Red cob, $4

FOR SALE—Fine 140 acre farm, near Order earl

summer resorts. Best markets, Twelve

SEED CORN—Golden Orange Flint, $5

bu. Grain Ensilage,
y. Sample for stamp.

Harry Vail, Warwick, Orange Co., N. Y.

 

room house, furnace. two large barns, all
necessary out buildings, well watered and
fenced. Bearing orchards. old and new.
Large wood lot. General store and post—
office in connection, making nice addi-

100 :
Boyne City, Mich.

FRANCIS F 11 - . -'
FOR SALEStrawberry plaiiits “28.3.5233
$10.00 per 1,000. W.

F. Tindall,

 

tional income. Photos furnished pros-
ective buyers. Only ten thousand dol-
ars, for quick sale, half cash. balance
easy terms. Liberal discount for all cash.
Good reason for selling. Write, Mrs.
Ella F. Daly, Riggsville, Michigan.

PLANTS, money
rows trimmed: 1,0
$1.25.

SENATOR DUNLAP STRAWBERRY

makers. Propogating
00 for $2.25; 500 for

J. E. Hampton, Bangor, Michigan.

 

IIIISCELLANEOUS

 

Farms and Farm Lands for Sale
McCLURE-STEVENS LAND C0.

We have the following lands and stock
’ for sale: 15000 acres of fine unimproved
lands, well located, easy terms, 160 acre

a new product. Cla
Michigan.

AN OPPORTUNITY for Lady or Gen—
tleman to earn a handsome income acting
as local representative in spare time, for

rence Dickie, Augusta.

 

tract of land situated 5 miles from Glad-
win, on daily mail route. All fenced with
woven wire, 20 acres under fine state of

plows.
brecht, R.

8-16 YORK TRACTOR,
Outfit a bargain.

three bottom
Chas. E. Eich-

1, New Haven, Michigan.

 

cultivation with 6 acres in fruit, 70 acres

 

more of same tract brushed, logged and
burned. Sheep ranch of 310 acres, all
fenced, living water, 70 acres of this
ranch cleared, 30 acres of which is under
his state of cultivation with fruit orch-
ard. House 26 by 28. Sheep shed and
ham 84 by 80 built this past season. 180
lid. of sheep, with clover hay, grain and
straw sufficient for wintering same. Also
three Stock -Ranches, well fenced, water-
, ed and grassed over.

' McClure-Stevens Land Co., Gladwin, Mich.

TIRES !

30x3——$7.50:

with order.
pany, 118 Pearl
Michigan.

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GOOD GUARANTEED TIRES

SPECIAL
30x3 %—$9.75.
sizes in proportion.
Public Service Tire Com-

TIRES!

SALE
’ Other
Send full amount

St... Grand Rapids,

 

 

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4 . . ...... than: their
‘ CONSIGN YOUR LIVE STOCK TO $3.92.... Eggs: M ii; m
CLAY, ROBINSON & CO. _..... ii iii

 

 

 

 

 

Shipments of potatoes ane free from
all country points and the market
has weakened considerably. The de-
mand is quiet just at this time and the
present reduction in prices has failed
to stimulate it. It has been expected
that as soon as the price declined to
any extent there would be a sorres-
pending increase in consumption. The
public, however, seems to feel that
there is a very large surplus and that
prices will decline further, and acting
on this advice they are refusing to buy
except in a hand to mouth way.

indicate that the loss of potatoes in
pits has been considerable and we be-
lieve this loss will prove greater than
is generally believed. A great many
of the tubers are also ,showing signs

cars arriving out of condition.

plied at this time and easy conditions
prevail. Chicago has a free supply
and the market there is rather slow
at this time, conditions being similar
to those existing at Detroit.

 

The feed situation is serious, sup-
plies being about exhausted and many
mills being closed down, having ground

their 75 per cent quota. Many special
lines of feed are being offered, among
them being the following, prices be—
ing quoted herewith Detroit basis.
Velvet Bean Meal, containing 18 per
cent protein, $47.00; Corn Meal, $53.00;
Yellow Hominy Feed, $62.00; Barley
Feed, $51.00; Rye Middlings, $51.00;
Cotton Seed Meal testing 7.81/2 per .ent,
$55.00. The regular lime of feeds are
quoted as follows:

FEED—In 100—lb. sacks, jobbing lots
Bran $34.50; standard middlings.
$36.50; fine middlings, $43.53; cracked
corn, $76.50; coarse cornmeal, $74;
chop, $60 per ton.

FLOUR—Per 196 lbs., in eighth pa-
per sacks: Straight winter, $11.30;
spring patent, $11.50; rye flour, $13 in
jobbing lots.

 

The onion market has continued to
develop weakness and the price has
worked considerably lower. The Texas
Onion Growers association have made
arrangements for a committee to con-
fer with Food Administrator Hoover
relative to fixing a price on onions.

One object in having the Food Ad-
ministration name a fixed price is to
educate middle class consumers as to
the healthiness of the onion and to in—
crease consumption. One grower said
onions were considered a luxury by
most people on account of the exceed-
ingly high retail prices even in sea-
sons when growers received low re-
turns. Oftentimes onions sold at Lar-
edo for $1.50 crate cost the consumer
$4.50 or more.» If the Food Adminis-
tration should set prices onions could
be sold to the consumer 4@5c lb.

Detroit is quoting onions on the
following basis: Michigan, $1.50 to
$2.00, Indiana $3.50 per cwt.

Cheese
New York City, March 9—The mar-

 

ket has continued we ak and irrc :ular

it: under {any ' '. ported,

be fair at all he should give us better.
growing conditions with more seas- ,

Reports reaching us from day to day '

. of decay and we note many reports of .

The Detroit market is freely sup-r

round in. mice a,
buyers, but most. snob“ sales have been
at concessions from our top ' quota-
tions, The expertorded is gradually
being filled and an encouraging devel-
opment this week has been the state-
ment from the British Commission
here that it ishopped to clear all 10-
cal purchases by the. close of the cur-
rent month.’ The make of cheese is be-
ginning to show very light in the east
However less favorable conditions in
the condensed milk 11. .rket may give
us a heavier early make than wm an-
ticipated earlier.

Sentiment among local holders var-
ies, but on the whole there is a ‘. "cak-
er feeling. High grate colored flats
are not over plenty and are being urg-
ed in round lots on the market though
some lots have been picked up h. e at
fractionally lower prices than last
week and so little trade over 26@
26140., in selections that we make no
higher quotations. White flats are
easy with round lot sales mostly at
25@25’/2c. The few fresh flatshere
meet a very slow demand. Daisies ir-
regular and weaker but Young Ameri-
cas steady at slightly lower prices
than ruled last week. Twins drag.
A few fancy Statees are placed above
250, but carlots of western are eaSier
bought than sold at 250, and some sales
of white cheese to local trade a. fraction
lower.

New York City, March O—Butter has
moved slowly during the week with
the result that ofierings of fresh goods
exceed the demand. The consequence
is there is a weak unsettled condition
with dealers wondering what the next
few days may bring forth. The re-
ceipts have been somewhat lighter
than for last week but the stocks
that have accumulated during the two
or three preceding weeks are reducing
very slowly. There has been a small
amount of export trade but not enough
to affect the general condition. At
the close on Friday extras were sell-

ing at 471/2 @480. Considerable 93
score butter was sold on the Exchange
at 48c. A few highed scoring lots are
selling at quotations above extras.
Firsts are selling slowly at 4 7@47c and
seconds are moving at the extremely
low price of 431/2 @440. As a whole the
general condtion is not very satis-
factory. (Markets continued pg. 16)

  
  

   

    

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TOO LATE T0 CLASSIFY

 

THE RINKLAND HERD
Registered
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE.
John A. Rinke, Warren, Michigan.

CATTLE FOR SALE

2Loads feeders and two loads yearling
steers. Also can show you any number
1, 2 and 3 years old from 500 to 900 lbs.
Isaac Shanstum, Fairfleld, Iowa, R-8.

 

 

' from our English Bar-
Hatching Eggs ron Strain White Leg-
horns. Heavy winter layers, large birds,
easy hatchers and uick growers. Hatch-
ing eggs $6.00 per 00. Large and small
orders promptly filled. Fertility 95%.
Packed O. K. Satisfaction guaranteed.

ZEELAND, Mich. Box B. DEVERIES
LEGHORN FARMS & HATCHERY.

RAINBOW HOISTEINS Young cows.
heifers, « heif-
er calves, g. daughters and g.g.d. of en-
gerveld DeKol (best bull in the world.
Large herd. Perfect Aug. bull calf for
$150, marked half & half. from 15 lb.
yearling daughter of 26 lb. b., 600 lb. m.
cow. Will ship subject to approval. Cows
$150 to $175. heifers $75 to $125.
ROBIN CARR, FOWLERVILLE, MICH.

 

 

 

 

FARMERS

who wish to get Into the Sheep Business

Please read what follows and then
act promptly. There is no time to
lose if we are to accomplish anything
this year. ~-

In order to secure data, which will
enable us to get the money to buy
bred ewes and ewe lambs for distri-
bution among our farmers, we wish
you to kindly write us by return mail
answering the following six questions:

How many head do you want?

Bred ewes or ewe lambs?

Can you pay cash on delivery?

If not, how much time do you need?

What experience have you had in
sheep raising?

Do you like sheep?

Western Michigan Development Bureau
éohn 1. Gibson, Sec’y.
Traverse City, Michigan.

 

 

 

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BAY (Southeast)——-The snow is nearly
Bone, wheat looking poor, about half of
it under ice and likely. to be smothered.
Farmers are getting everything done they
can to help along the spring work, selling
what they‘ can spare and getting seed
ready—J. C. A., Munger, Mar.

MIDLAND (Northwesfl—There will be
lots of tiling. done here this spring. The
stores pay the farmer 360 a dozen for
their eggs and sell them for 450.———J. H.
M., Hemlock, March 7.

MONROE (Noam—Farmers are haul-
ing stalks and buzzing wood. A farmer
here who had old corn 'and has been
selling it at $10 per bu., wants $15. Do
you think he is patriotic?-—R. H., Carle-
ton, March 8.

LIVINGSTON (Ween—Farmers are
getting ready for the spring work. Some
oats going to market, also beans are now’
moving—G. A W., Fowlerville, Mar. 8.

SANILAC (Southeast) —- Farmers are
cutting wood and moving- hay to market.
The sugar company field man reports a
big acreage of beets going in this year,
also a big acreage for vegetables for the
new canning factory at Croswell and a
great tnany cows are being bought for
the purpose of selling the milk to the
condensary at Sandusky.—- Beans are not
all threshed here yet. They are selling
at $13 per cwt.——N. J. VV.C., Croswell,
March 9.

M'ONTCALM (Southwest)—Farmers are
cutting and drawing ice. Farmers con-
tinue to draw cornstalks and this has
helped out the feed situation. The price
has dropped to fifty cents a shock on ac—
count Qlf the corn being mouldy. Seed
corn wil be very scarce in this locality.
A small amount of potatoes and oats are
being sold—W. L., Greenville, Mar. 8.

ALLEGAN (Southeast)——N0t much is
movi now. Some farmers have to buy
hay %iich is retailing at Allegan at $30
per t . Farmers who have maple trees
are making maple sugar—W. F., Otsego,
March 9.

CALHOUN (West)——A number of the
farmers are tapping their sugar bushel
A number of the farmers are buying their
spring seed—V. H. J., Battle Creek.
March 8.

OTSEGO (Cannon—Farmers are all
wishing the snow would go so they could
get .at their spring work. Some of the
farmers are selling their potatoes and
some are holding for better prices—C. A..
Gaylord, March 8

IN AM (Southwest)-——Farmers are
outt' wod and getting ready for the
spri ‘ivork. One flock of sheep sold at
an oion sale here at $26 per head.
The were 146 of them—-—B. W., Leslie,
Mardh 9

GENESEE (South)-—-Farmers are get-
ting ready ofr spring work. Auction sales
are n merous and well attended. They
are selling potatoes, wood, livestock and
wet beans. Several farmers here lost the
most of their potatoes during the severe
weather of February. Some of the farm-
ers are tapping their sugar bushes.——C.
W. S.. Fenton, March 6.

LIVINGSTON (South)-—Farmers in
this vicinity are busy getting up their
summe,’s wood supply. Wheat does not
look ve y promising, and some fields look
as though they had better be cultivated
up and planted to some other crop. It
may improve before planting time. Some
of the farmers are finishing up their bean
threshing, and they are finding that in
some instances the crop is a total fail-
ure. Last fall the girls at the local ele-
vator struck for more wages and started
a place of their own, and you may believe
they have been busy. They charge six
cents per lb and you get your culls back.
It has made a big difference to the farm—

'er's.-F. H., Linden, March 8

WEXFORD (Central)—Sap does not
run much yet. The farmers are. selling
some of their potatoes for between 85c
and 900 per hundred. Most of them are

hauling their second-grade potatoes home. ‘

A. A. H., Boon, March 4.

IONIA (Northeast)—The farmers are
hauling manure, marketing rye, which is
about all in at the advanced price. Beans
moving freely but have to be screened
and dried at local elevator before price
is made. Every one busy making ready
for the spring opening. Western corn
bought last fall is just arriving for which
there is a good demand. Very little hay
being shipped, local demand will use up
about all. Auctions in full swing; stuff
selling high, registered Oxford ewes sell—
ing as high as $60 per head—J. L. S..
Tonia, March 7.

MONROE (Eastern)—-Some of our peo-
ple are thinking of putting their corn in
the silo to try to keep it. Has anyone
tried it? If so, let us know thru the M.

F. E, H. M., Monroe. March 7.

CALHOUN (North Centvl'fll)—Farmers
are hauling manure and those that have
wood are cutting and buzzxng and seem
to be very busy. The weather is very
fine. Mild pleasant days. The g“0und
has not thawed out any more. It freezes
every night.——G. H., Olivet. March 2.

WEXFORD—Weather is moderate and
snow has gone down several inches. A
few potatoes are moving to market, other-
wise business is quiet with the farmer.—
A. A. H., Boon, Feb. '25.

SAGINA‘V—Farmers are getting up
bUZZ wood, hauling up corn, etc. Nelson
Gleaners have ordered twine and brooms
from the Gleaner Clearing House. Corn
is no higher than it was four months ago.
Question: Why is cornmeal so much high-
er?———M. S. G., Hemlock; Mar. 2.

 

MONROE (West Central)-—-The farmers
that have a sugar bush have tappedvand
are having a fine run so far this spring.
Some of the corn is poorer this spring than
it was last fall and it wont pay to husk it.
Wheat looks a little bad at present—W.
H. L., Dundee, Mar. 4. *

EMMET—Everyone getting ready for
spring work, but don’t know just what
they are going to ‘put in yet as most of
the farmers are going to change their po-
tato field into some other crop. Most
of them will plant only about enough for
their own use. As one dealer was a little
careless in letting some letters lie around
in which one man read, “We paid too
dammuch for potatoes last fall and lost
money. We are going to make it up.”
So you see where we stand and let some
other sucker do our business.-—-—H. W..
Levering, Feb. 26.

KALKASKA—Weather is warmer. The
snow is beginning to melt and farmers are
cutting their spring wood. The snow is
deep and it is hard getting around. The
farmers are selling their potatoes and the
price is going lower. The farmers think
they are getting the bad end of the deal,
with feed going higher and potatoes going
lower.—R. B., South Boardman, Mar. 3.

ST. JOSEPH'(North Central)—It begins
to look quite spring—like and farmers are
beginning to prepare for, perhaps another
uncertain year both as regards crops and
prices. The rye and wheat fields are al-
ready showing the effects of thawing and
freezing, and we still have a month at
least that usually does the greatest dam-
age to these two crops. Farm auctions
are numerous and well attended, and
everything brings a record, price, particu-
larly hay, some bringing better than $40
a. ton—H. A H, Mendon, March 4

GENESEE (Nortliwest)-—N0t much Of
anything being marketed. There are a
number of auction sales being held and
everything is selling high except horses.
Milch cows are going from $75 to $135.
We held a meeting March 7th for the
purpose of organizing a farmers’ elevator
company at Montrose with a capital of
$30,000, of which $8,000 has been subscrib-
ed. It is about time the farmers were
doing something to help themselves, as we
have been held at the mercy of the ele-
vator combine for a long time—J. C. S.,
Burt, March 11.

BRANCH (Northern)—The soil is still
frozen here. Farmers are selling some
feed. they are not holding anything—F.
S., Union City, March 9.

TUSCOLA (Northeast)———Farmers are
selling beans because they will not keep.
Fault—finding gets to be a habit and tarm-
ers are no exception, but when a farmer
can get from twenty-five to fifty dollars a
load more for beans by hauling them 15
miles there must be something wrong with
the local dealers, and who would not put
in a kick? There is much ice on fields
and wheat and clover will be damaged——
S. Striffler, Cass City, Mar. 9.

LAPEER (Eastern)~—Farmers are get—
ting ready to build fence, good posts are
selling at 15c, wire some higher than last
year, selling around 500 a rod. Wheat
and rye are not looking very good, and
unless weather conditions are just right
will _be short crops. Some beans are
going in this year and a good acreage of
cats; just enough potatoes for home use.
Nearly all the corn in this section will_go
into the silos—C. A. B., Imlay City,
March 9.

CHEBOYGAN (Northwest)———A very
hard blizzard Saturday, March 9. All
farm work at a standstill.———O. W. B.,
Riggsville, Mar. 10.

OSCODA—Snow is going fast. The
roads are in bad condition. On Monday.
February 25 had one of the worst Wind
storms we have had for some time, break—
ing down trees and doing other damage.
Our neighbor Russell A. Cripps arrived in
France a week ago, 0. K.—M. E. 0., Lu—
zerne, March 1.

MANISTEE (West)—Farmers are get-
ting ready for the spring work, and some
are making maple sugar. Some beans
are being sold but potatoes are a dead
letter yet as far as the farmer is con-
cerned. Feed is getting scarcer every
day and the price is going higher every
day—C. H. 8., Bear Lake, March 3.

OAKLAND (Northeast)—-—Wheat is in
bad shape due to getting a late start last
fall. Stock wintering well. Most farmers
have enough corn fodder to carry thru
the winter. Beans about all sold out in
this section except now and then a nice
bunch for seed. Farmers in general dis-
satisfied with method of picking beans.
Believe they should have “picks” back.
Hay moving at $19 to $22 for best tim—
othy. Good live stock for market rather
scarce. If Uncle Sam wants farmers to
work to a maximum capacity he must ex-
empt farmer boys and laborers—~41. E. A.

MIDLAND (N,ortli\vest)—The last two
weeks have been bad on wheat and rye.
owing to so much ice on the fields. The
farmers are selling a few beans. Most of
the stock has come thru the winter in
good shape. Most farmers will have plen-
ty of feed—F. A. G., Coleman. Mar. 8.

IOSCO (North‘emvtern)—The weather
is much warmer and the farmers are busy
buzzmg wood for the summer. There‘s
been a lot of hay delivered the past two
weeks and farmers are selling some beans
but can’t sell potatoes because there is no
market for the same. The farmers have
this week organized a live stock ship—
ping association. Quite a number joined
and more will joiin. One of our old pio-
neers, Mrs. Slingerland, passed away this
week—A. L., Tawas City, Mar. 8.

    
     
     
     
    

  

 

 

  

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We can ship promptly
carloads good

Illinois Ear Corn
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seventy pounds

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DAIRY FARMERS .
SPRING PROBLEMS

 

It is always a perplexing problem to
get the cows to grass without checking
their milk yields and at the same time
cutting down the yield of the pastures
for the summer. This problem is
greatly simplified if we have an abun-
dance of well-prepared silage at hand.
This furnishes the succulence that.
grass does. and makes the change less
abrupt. With plenty of Silage one can
afford to keep the cows in the barn un-
til the grass contains sufficient nutri-
ment to produce a maximum flowlof
milk. He can Simply refuse to injure
his pastures, and he will be wise in
so doing.

Many dairymen are not in a position
to do what they know is best. If hay
is scarce the temptation is great to
turn the cows out before the grass is
fit. in some “uses this must. be done.
Possibly ilO roughage can be bought in
the neighborhood at any price. The
cows are turned out and graze the
pastme so close H1 at it cannot supply
good grazing during Juno, 21nd July.

The spring is here and we can do
but liltlc to improve conditions for
this your. . Howevcr. we must. avoid
similar losses next ycar. W'e can har—

'vcsl, more corn and food the cut and
shrcddcd fodder during the early part
of the winter and hold over the hay
and silage for spring feeding. We
can seed more land to buy and forage
crops and thus have more“ feed for
the cows next Spring. A large portion
of these spring losses are due to a
flaw in our system of feeding our
'11ttle. Buying high—priced grain fonds
often sccms like a. hardship. but buy-
ing roughage for :1 hcrd of dairy cat-
llc is like pouring; \valcr in 11 rut hole.
If winter rations are continued 1m-

 

 

 

til grass becomes fit, forgrazing the
dairymau 1111s :1 right to expect that, his
grain bills will materially decrease
or disunpcnr ultogcllvr. for therc is
no ration yet discovered for dairy cal—
tlc that is 01111111 to good pasture. Vol
cvcry dairymzm knows full vccll that
his pastures will furnish 21 full ration
only two or lhrcc months out of the
your, when 111‘ will again ho uwl by tho
sumo problem of how to furnish 11 full
rail 11 which will lcnvc :1 profit. Ne-
cessity compels many dairymcn to
use considerable of their hmd for pus-
turc. consequently it is not my pur-
pose to advocate an exlcnsivc or 11x-
cluSive system of green soiling crops.
However. few dairymcu appreccizitc
the value of soiling crops in tiding
the cOWS over periods of dry wcathcl‘
and short, pastures. Rolling crops will
help wonderfully in maintaining the
milk flow without extra cost, cXcept
the item of additional labor. while
short pastures will result in a falling
off in milk yields and flesh condition.

Fortunately. over the most of the
country it. is unnecessary to make 9-
laborate preparations for the late sum’
mer shortage of pasture. and curly
shortage seldom occurs if judgment
is exercised in turning the cattle into
the pastures. Where outs and peas.
corn. clover and alfalfa thrive, no oth—
er crop exceeds them in the amount
of folage yielded per acre. and in the
amount of profits they give when har—
vested in the ordinary way for winter
feeding. The her-1t winter roughage
crops and the best, soiling crops are
thus the same This fact has pproved
a stumbling block to many dairymen
who have allowed many dollars to slip
through their hands in losses on suf-
fering cattle in keeping back their
feed crrops for winter, rather than
out and feed them green.

For early feeding. oat and pea for-
age is exceedingly valuable. This crop
may be sown early and at various in-
tervals during the spring. I prefer to
sow about equal parts of each kind of
seed. using about three bushels of the
mixed seed to the acre. It is ready for
feeding as soon as the oats are in the
milk stage of their development. For
a herd of from twenty—eight to thirty
cows we sow two acres each week and
make four sowings. one as soon as the
soil can be worked, the next, two
11': cks later and the last about three
vsccks later than the others. These

 

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.of bi-chloride of mercury,

two-acre patches leave considerable
each time to be cut and cured for hay.
In cutting for hay it should be allowed
to get a little beyond the milk stage
of its growth, but not ripe. If the
peas are hard, the cows do not relish
them so well. If the crop is ripened
and threshed, the grain may be ground
and will give an excellent balanced
ration for the dairy cow?

Many dairymen who have succeed-
ed in getting small fields of alfalfa
started on their farms can realize the
most from it by use as a summer sell-
ing crop to supplement pastures A1—
falfa is the best soiling crop that we
can grow on our farms

At this time of the year dairymen
Should not. forget that: their profits
depend fully as much upon their skill
as farmers as upon their ability to
coax their cows to produce large yields
of milk from purchased foods. We
need morc producing dairymen and
chcr of the manufacturing kind. The
prodmlng daiiymaii will plan to grow
the best, food crops for his 0011's and re-
du1 c the cost of purchased feeds to the
lowest, possible-notch. If one will note
the character of the feeds most in evi-
dence through the dairy sections he
unnot fail to observe that by far the
largest part of them are “mixed feed's.’
quite low in protein (the only ele-
ment the dairyman has any reason-
able excuse for buying) and high in
fiber, of which he now has a surplus
in his farm—grown feeds. The very
best foods, those containing the most
digestible protein, are neglected be-
cause the (‘Ost per ton is great.—
er. Now is the time for dairymen to
get. busy and grow on their farms more
of tho foods their cows require. al-
falfa. clover oats, and peas. andcorn.
both as roughage and grain. always
kccping in mind that hay cut early
11nd properly cured and well-made sl-
lage will replace daily 21 pound of
grain in the cow's ration. "

Ucterihia r3 Department

    

l have 11 horse that. has worms and
I haven’t bccn 11blc. to clear thime from
him. llc rubs everything down in
the stable. He is a good feeder but
does not gain in fiesl1.-—M. (L. ["1’1211‘1'1'11'.

lt‘irst give your horse a laxative to
clear out the intestinal tract. 11 good
but. simple one in this case would be
(H. tclcbiuth. ounces two; olium Lini.
one pint. Shake well and give at onc
dose. When bowels are normal give
the following: Potassium Iodide. one
ouncc: l”owlc1"s solution of Arsenic,
one pint. (live two tablespoonfulls
well buck on the tongue with ‘11 syr-
inge thrcc times 21 day for one month.

(‘1111 you tell me what to do for a
shccp which showed signs of being
lame in one front, foot: later it seemed
to foster 11nd break with'signs of 1-1112
bunklc. 1 treated it and it seemed
to get well. .\’1w the other foot. is in
about, the same condition. The swell-
ing seemed to start at the oil cut be—
tween the toes. and don't seem to huvo.
any use of the foot. She eats well and
holds up in flesh. l have been using
iodine on it. She has been in this con—
dition for about six weeks. is also with
lamb. Can that be the cause of the
trouble ?———Subscriber. ~

First poultice the foot for forty—eight
hours withwarm antiphlogistine ap-
plied about. one-quarter of an inch
thick (best applied with a knife) at
the end of forty-eight hours remove
the poultice and wash foot thorough—
ly with a one-in-five-hundred solution
(poison).
After washing use zinc sulphate. plum-
bi acetate equal parts one ounce, wat—
er to make one quart. Soak a small
piece of cotton in this solution and ap-
ply with bandagc, changing morning
and night, also wash with the bi—chlor—
ide at the same time.

I have chickens which have been lay—
ing more or less all winter. I h:1ve

DA] RY! NG
BREED/N6 PROBLEMS

lost 20 of them timing the winter.
Their combs turn a. whitish color, then
they get lame and die. Can you tell
me what to do?——D. 8., St. Charles.
Regarding your chickens the symp-
toms you have given are very incom-
plete; try the treatment given below
and if you do nottget desired results
write us again, there appears to be
some infection. One teaspoonfull of
creolin in ten quarts of W: .1 water;
give all affected birds one teaspoonful

morning and night for thiee days.
This should be followed with one-
fourth teaspoonful magnesium sul-

phate dissolved in a little warm. water
and given with a Spoon.

I have a heifer 18 months 0111. her
first. alf is now about four weeks old;
also a cow five years old. Both 'began
going back on their feed. acted as
though they wanted something differ-
ent; commenced chewing on old boards
etc. I am feeding them some pea
straw, hay, but the main feed is corn
stalks, also feed buckwheat bran. A
little sweet corn. 1 would like to know
what to do for them. Please answer
through your (icpartmcnl.--—-'l’. S. 19.,
Mm am.

Give each of your cows the follow-
ing: Olium Croton, ten minums; cal-
omel, one dram; linseed oil. one quart.
Shake well and give at one dose. Af-
ter 24 hours give nux vomica (powd)
two ounces; gentiou (powd) five oun-
ces; sodium bicarbonate .‘dd to make
sixteen ounces. Mix 21nd give one
tablespoouful die: olved in one-half
pint of warm water tl.1‘ce times a day.
Discontinue feeding the sweet corn
and feed any good substantial grain
in its place. '

 

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY
TO FEED OATS TO HOGS?

Tell me about oats as hog feed.
(‘an they be 11-11 'whole profitably or
does it pay to put in the extra money
and have them ground? Are the clear
oats considercd good feed for sows and
pigs?’~lll’m. (1.. 1‘1'Iu'n1’on. Mich.

At present prices for cats and mill
feeds it will pay to feed ground outs
along with the wheat 111iddli11gs and 11.
small quantity of cornmeal to brood
sows and growing pigs. For young
anin 211s that arc being developed for
breeding purposes there is n11 grain
feed superior to ground outs. How-
ever, any one kind of grain fced is cer-
tain to become monotonous when used

as an exclusive ration. bras-ides in
feeding ground outs to young pig‘s thc
cXcess of crude ligbcr in the bulls
has a tendency to cause digestive
troubles. This danger may bc elim—
inated to 21 large extent 111' feeding

equal parts of 111illfccd wi'h the ground
oats. lt‘or brood sows that :11'11 being
brought up to good brccdiug condition
or sows that are suckling pigs 11 ration

made 11p of ground oats one part.
wheat middlings one part, corn 1119111
one—half part will give good results.

Such a mixture could undoubtedly be
improved by the addition of :3 111' ll)
pounds of linseed nilmeal to 11111111 10”
pounds of the above.

A few wlrole outs might be fed to
advantage to mature hogs. but in these
days of high priced feedstuft‘s 11:11: c1111
not afford to stand the losses of di-
gestible nutrients that are sum to fol—
low the use of whole grains. Sonic
well as promoting health of animals.
feeders may argue that corunwal has
a tendency to increase tho-gains marlc
from feeding oats and huddlings as well
as promoting the health of 111111.111.
Too much protein in the ration moans
21 waste, so I would advise a little corn
meal and linseed oilmeal to aid in the
more complete digestion and assimil—
ation of the ground oats and mid-
dlings and to keep the animals in bet-
ter health.

  
  
  
   
   

  
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

  
  
   

  
     
  
   
   
     
    
  
  
    
  
    
     
    
    
     
       
    

     


  
    

 

 

 
 
    
  
  
   
       
      
       
   
    
   
    
    
   
  
    
     
    
     
   
    
     
      
  
    
    
    
  
 

    
      

 
    

        

 

             
  
            
    
    
    
      

  

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“Milk production is an inherited ability. Good cove
man be bred to good pure-bred boil: 1! prom-en m dairy-
ing in to be made." . v
Extract U. 8. Dept. of Agric. Bulletin.
Buy this young bull and give your milk and butter pn-
ductinn a “push.” '

Km Cole-tb- De Oakdnlo. .No. 1528117, Born Nov. 4, 1915,

His Biro'l 3 unrest Butter 7 days . 30.87
D-ml aver-re Milk 7 dnyl 579.60

. Butter 7 days ”.50

His Dnm's iinm'l Milk 7 days 505.00
Record Butter 30 days 124.19

Milk 30 days 21136.60

(She hull one of the ten only combinations of three
direct generations of thirty pound cows.)

HiI dom‘l record st 3 your! Butter 7 dw‘ 23‘”

1}”le 7 days 420.40
Butter 7 days 29.”
t d .
ll- fin non-I emu average ( Milk 7 (1va 5“.“
(Including 2---3 aud1---41-2 yr. old.)
Ideally marked, about half and half. Price £250.

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E. L. SALISBURY

SHEPHERD. MlCI-I.
Breeder of purebred
lestein-Friesian Cattle «
Young bulls for sale from A. R.
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“’OLVERINE STOCK FARM

FOR SALE, a beautifully mark—
ed buil calf, born Aug. 3, 1917. Sire
Judge Walker Pieterje whose first
five dams are 30 pound cows, hlS
dam a 24 pound 3 year—Old grand-
daughter Of King of the Pontiacs,
and second dam a 26 pound cow.
This calf will please you.

Price, $200.

'1‘. W. SPBAGUE,

Route 2, Battle Creek, Mich.

 

 

 

DISPERSION

'l‘wenty Head of Registered Holstein Cows. Strong
in the blood of Pontiac Korndyke. Eight head sired
by Sire Abbe-kirk lie Kol Marcena. Large. thrifty
young cows in good condition. A number of these
cows have made good records. I want to sell this
”WENT”: to men who have use for a carioail or more
of such stock. EDUA it COLLI l'llt, li‘owlorviile. Mich.

 

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HOLSTElN-FRIESIAN CATTLE

Account present labor conditions and sickness in
the family we other for immediate sale our entire
herd of about 20 choice cows. This herd is com-
posed Of large vigorous rows. of the most popular
lines of breeding. The individuals ofl’ered are in
excellent health. good flesh condition and are capa—
ble of going on and doing a profitable year’s work.
The entire lot will be priced right.

DELOSS’ EDDY. Byron. Mich.

 

 

 

 

 
 

    
  
 
 
 

 

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110 Fort St, West, Detroit.

0“ SALE—8 Bog. Shorthorn Bulls

from 9 to 17‘ Mo. By Maxwalton

Monarch a son of the noted Avon-
dale who has 3 sons & 2 daughters that
have won the Grand Championship at
the International and American Royal, as
well as won 1st Prize on get of Sire 4
times at the above named shows. Herd
just tubercaline tested without a single re—
actor. John Schmidt & Sons, Reed City.
Michigan.

FOR SALE One 11 mos. old grandson

of Royal Majesty whose
dam as a 3 yr. Old produced 406.24 lbs. of
butter in 1 yr. Solid color. First “heck
of $90 takes him. Registered. trans-
ferred and delivered to any point In
Michigan. Fred A. Brennan, Capao Mich

OLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE—

Howbert Maplecrest Jetske. Sire’s

dam 30 lbs., full sister with 1200 lbs.
butter, semi-Official, dam of calf 20
lbs. butter from 452.6 lbs. milk in
seven days. Well marked: born Jan.
12. '17. Price $75.00 F. 0.13. Bull calf
born Jan. 9, ’18, from untested dam
Price $50.00. Howbert Stock Farm, idau
Claire, Michigan.

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THE WILDWOOD JERSEY FARM

lrm'dcrs of .lersov cattle strong in the blood of Royal
Majesty. We have stock for sale from it. of M. dams
and sire. Herd regularly tested for tuberculosis.
Herd nvv. profit per year 8100 over cost of feed. The
kind thut pays. We invite inspection. Satisfaction
guaranteed. ALVIN BALDEN. (‘apai-v I‘lli'll., phone
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EGISTERED HOLSTEIN bull calves
for sale Breeding very high, ”but
prices very low for a short, time.

Model Stock Farms, F. i’. Kinney, l’I'Op.,

East Lansing, Michigan.

FOR SALE Holstein bull calf out of 12.2

pounds 25 M granddaught-
er Of Homestead Girl De KOl Sarcastic
Lad 106 A. R, O. dau. by grandson King
of the Pontiacs 230 dau. Carl F. & B. N.
Braun, Ann Arbor, Mich.

 

Two Registered Shorthorn
For sale bulls 11 and 14 months, roan
and white $125.00 each. C. V. 'l‘racy,
Ithaca, Mich, Union Phone.

 

HOLSTElN-FRIESIAN CATTLE

I always have a few good individuals

for sale. Some young bulls from A.

0. cows. .‘x'ot the cheapest. but worth
what I am asking for them. Arwm
Killinger, Fowlerville. Michigan.

 

on SALE—Registered Jersey sun 15
mos. old. Write for price and Fed.
(‘arlton R. Lewis, Ypsilanti. Michigan.

1 bull 10 mos. Old,

5 fenmlsxs. 2 years

SHORTHORN

 

to 7 years Old. Frank Rohrabar-hnr.
liaingsburg. Michiuan.
JERSEY (‘0“'S for sale.

Reglstered Your ('holt‘e Of one, two or
three from a dozen, inst fre~h or due
soon. Waterman & VV.’itor=nan, Packard
Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

 

llcgi H 0 red
ances-

(‘hniw-
High record

0R SALE—Three
Holstein Cows.

iors. Pedigrees on request, ..-\drllrnss
1'3. 1". Kinney. East Lansing. Michigan.

 

 

HORSES

ERCII EROS S'I‘ALIJONS, one it years

old. driven single and double (inc ten
years Old, thoroly broken single and douh~
le. W'ili work like a mare. lleavy boned
gentle fellows. Price $400 and $300, Prod
N. Randall. Manchester. Mich.

SHETLAND PONIES

 

 

For Sale. Write
for description &

 

prices. Mark R. (‘urdy Howell. Mich.
()ne 2—year-old Black l'er-

For Sale choron Stallion, weighing
1800 lbs, also our aged

Stallion lngomar 30047. that has been at
the head Of our stud for 10 years: M._A.
Bray Est, Chas. Bray, Mng Lansmgbilch

0R SALE, Percheron Stallion 121705.
Black, Heavy bone fellow—foaled
June 33rd, 1915. .i. F, (ilzidy. Vassar.

Michigan, Route NO. 7.

BELGIAN STALLIONr
3 year Old for sale. Can be reg—

istered in purchaser's
name. Price $300.00. Geo. M. Williams,
Route No. 1. Big Rapids, Michigan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ WHAT MR. HOOVER SAYS

“We hun- u wry good lot of young bulls coming on
that will be {it for service in in few weeks. These hulls
arc sons of Fairi'imv Unluntlm Rag Apple 141.207,“ son
of the great ling Apple Korndykc 5th.”

”We always have a number of choice females from
which to Inukv your selectionsfl‘hey are all daughters
0(30 pound hulls. (Ins only kind we use at Rosewood
Farm. ” iii 18 Ill “'1 H 1 l) S'I'UC K FA Rm, Howlgil, mich,

 

 

 

250 STEERS FOR SALE

Lines. Iwos, threes, Herefords, Angus
and Shorthorns. 600 to 1200 lbs. Choice
quality sorted .to size, age and breed. in
run" lots. Write Your wants. C. F. Ball.
l“;\irilol(l, lowa.

HATCH HERD HOLSTEINS

 

\' 1‘s 1 LA N’l‘l We have been “breeding
Up” for the past eleven
31101116115 years. Pontiac Korndyke

and King Korndyke Sadie
Vale bulls in service. Select your next

sire now.

 

For Sale, Registered Holstein Bull

10 months old, whose. sister is champion 2—

,\'r.—old of the state. Record, 26 months.
20 lbs. butter 1n 7 da. Sire a .011 of

Pontiac De Nijlander, Record 35.4. but-
ter in 7 da. Dam’s record as 3-yr.-Old 21
lbs. butter in 7 da. I’I‘l('(‘., $100.00. L. C.
Kctzler, Clover Dairy Farm, Flint, Mich.

 

OLS'I‘EIN (.‘OW 8 yrs. Old, due to fresh-

en in April. ls right in every way.
A.R.O. 1.8.46, dam 26.28. 2nd dam 24.78.
A. F. Loomis, Owosso, Michigan.

 

HAT DO YOU “’ANT? 1 represent 41

Shorthorn breeders. Can put you in
touch with best milk or beef strains. Bulls
all ages. Some females. . . Crum,
Secretary Central Michigan Shorthorn
Association, McBrides, Michigan.

 

Registered Holsteins—

or eBulls ready for service.

and bull calves from :50

lbs. bull and A. R. O. dams; also females
of all ages.

Wm. Griffin, Howell, Mich, R. No. 5.

FOR SALE A Reg. Jersey Bull 10 mo.

01d. Dam is an imported
Daughter of Noble Of Oakland. Price,
$90.00. Tosch Bros, Capac, Michigan.

 

 

 

CHOICE REGISTERED STOCK

PERCHERONS,
HOLSTEINS,
s'HROPsnIREs,
ANGUS
DUROCS

DORR D. BUELL, ELMIRA, MICH.
‘ R. F. D. No. 1

 

 

 

 

 

ROBT. R. POINTER & SON

Breeders of

Registered Holstein-Friesian Cattle

DEARBORN, MICHIGAN

Stock for sale at all times.
for some Of the best, see us.

If you are looking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMONG THE BREEDERS

liy W. MILTON KELLY, Field Editor

Home Address: Howell. Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.1. Carl erett Of Mason, Mich, has some
of the best 0. I. C. bred gilts In tin:
country to offer to his spring trade. .Mr.
.lewett will price these young sows right.
lie can also furnish good growthy fall
pigs and young boars .fit for service.

0 O

Mr. E. L. Salisbury Of Shepherd, Mich.

has been making some good A. R. 0. rec—
ords during the past two years. Anyone

in need of a high class young Holstein—
Friesian bull to place at the head _of ins
herd will do well to write Mr. Salisbury
for prices and pedigrees of some of these
young bulls. ‘I ‘

Hill Crest Poultry Farm, Ypsilanti,
Mich. specializes in heavy laying S. C. W.
Leghorns. If you are in need Of choice
trapnested stock or hatching eggs you
will find what you want at Hill Crest
Farm and at prices in keeping with the
quality of what they are Offering to their
trade.

t O O

Mr. J; H Brown of Byron. Mich.
has a choice lot Of two-year-old register-
ed Holstein—Friesian heifers that he is
offering for sale at bargain prices. These
heifers are all with calf to a 30 pound bull
and should make good money for some
man who has the pasture to keep them
thru the summer. Mr. Brown has bred
Holstein cattle for years and these heif-
ers represent excellent lines Of breed—
ing. All of them are in good health.
large and vigorous. Mr. Brown is also
offering a few Duroc Jersey open giits
that he will price right to romlvrs of M.
B. F.

t I t 7

One of our new advertisers Mr. De
Loss Eddy of
choice offering of 18 head of pure bred
Holstein cows and some young stuff.
These animals are in fine condition and

Byron, Michigan has a

would make a good foundation herd for
some new breeder or 21 line ililtlllliill to
some well established herd. .\lr, lilildy
has not lost coniidcnwo in tin- bluok and
while cattle, but llt‘t‘IlllSl‘ of the

Si‘l"

ious illness of his father he has (lm-nlwl
to sell his entire herd. ’l‘lu-sw vows ill‘t‘
lll‘ill'l)’ :1“ young vigorous - animal; of
good individuality and brooding. it

would take a long time and (-IIIw-i'ui bromi—
ing to build up such :I i‘wrd. and a! the
])l‘l(’(‘.~‘ Mr. l‘lddy is making; for them
Homo man is going to get tho bargain of
lns‘ lilo. The field editor has visiiml
Air. iiddy's farm and examined tin-HP
(cattle. ’i‘ln-y are a choice lot and worth
a lot more money than Mr. Eddy is ask—
ing for them.
t It

(1111' advertising «‘1‘ Michigan ii.~rds and
Flocks in some of the big national pulr
lioations is beginning to bring results
Our object in doing this advertising i:‘
to make l\l. B. F. the best advertising
medium for pure bred livestock in Amen
ioa. 1 claim that Michigan pure bred
livestock. quality considerwd. is selling
for less money than the live-stock of oilior
states. If we can get V'tod buyers to
visit our farms and purchase our sur—
plus stock it is going to mean a big thing
for every breeder in Michigan. It is go—
ing to take a few weeks 10 get this thing
working, but I am confident that the
breeders of the state. are going to stand
with me in my efforts to brinrr buyers of
carioad of pure bred animals to their
farms and sales. TO give you this service
our publisher is spending more money each
week to tell buvers in other states what
you have to Offer and I firmly believe that
every dollar invested in this way is going
to increase the value of Michigan herds
and flocks advertised in M. B. F. tweniv
dollars; Let us boost the prices of Mich—
igan livestock.

SALE DATESAHCELAIMED

(‘onsignrnmit CO.
April 25.

llmvvil
Fricsian Cattle.

Holstein—
llowoll, Mich.

Livingston County Breeders" Sales Co.
Holstein—Friesian Cattle. May 16. How—
011, Michigan.

 

 

HOGSI -.

 

rRecbrded Biz Typo Poland China brad I

sows and gilts, for sale.
Leading blood lines of the breed, at our
herd’s head. _C. A. Boone. Blanchard.
Michigan.

 

BIG TYPE POLAND CHINAs. Choice
sows bred for April and May farrow.
L. W. Barnes & Son, Byron, Michigan.

 

Registered Hampshire Boar, very fine
$60.00. Four pure bred not regis-
tered Hampshire boars 5 months old

$25.00 each. A registered Jerseybull 5
months very fine $40.00, pure bred Slack
Langshan puiiets $2.50. My flock 21 for
$40. L. H. Cheeseman, \Vaterford. Mich.

Sows for June farrowing.
Fail boars and gilts not
closely related.
Newton llzu‘niu-Iri, Si. .iohn‘i

 

Michigan.

 

LEONARD! POLAND (‘illXAS Bred

sows, fall pigs, either sex,
at reasonable price. 12‘. R. Leonard, St.
Louis, Mich, R. No. 3.

O ’BRED GILTS

 

'ljo \Vm. B. No. 47:04!) Longfellow
I No. 18575 Sire of 1st prim young:

herd at Iowa State Fair. Vail pigs and
C breed serviceable boars.
J. CARL JE\\'I‘I'I"I‘,

Mason. I‘UIII‘II.

 

EGISTERICD llAMI’hllllii-i
and bred gilts for sale.

Snyder. R, 1.. St. John‘s“. Mich
O I C Bulltb‘ and SOH'S of line
' ' ‘ quality. l’l‘li'(}S reasonable.

l'iegistered frog and will ship COD. Floyd
11 Banister, Springport, Mich.
for svrvioo; also fail Inga

U. I. C. either sex; sired by lst

prize. yearling boar Mich. State Fair 1917

BOA It S
John W.

 

 

(“hoim- young: ixnns's ready

 

 

 

(‘iovor Leaf Stock Farm. Monroe, Mich,
ll. No l

POULTRY
S. C_ W chhorns; 'i‘rnpnested stock.
Hons, Pullets, (.‘m'kervis and (int-ks. Will

take orders for hatching eggs now. We
also have good seed beans. \VI‘ite us.
Hill Crest Poultry li‘nrm, Ypsilanti. Mich.

 

 

 

 

S o F 1White Wyani
tt.‘, C
upenor arm .33.;

and fit for any show room. Eggs after
March 1st, $2.00, $11.00 and $5.00 per 15.
$8.00 per 100. Send for mating list
(I. W. Honeywell, l’iymouth. Michigan.

 

ISIILAND'S \VIII'I‘IC ROCKS—The di-
M root blood of a well—known ZOO—egg

strain. Eggs for hatching $1.50 for
13; $5.00 for 50; $9.00 per 100.

 

 

L. Seamans & Son. ilolioville, Michigan.
We ship thousands
each season, different

. varieties, booklet and
testimonials, stamp appreciated. Freeport

Hatchery. Box 10. Frolport, Michigan.

()IIN’S BIG: [SILAIT’I‘IFUL BARRI‘JI)

Rocks are hen hatched and sold on up-
proval $21 to $10 each. 1 main and 4 fe—
males $12.00. Good luyvrs Circulars,
Photos, .iohn \‘m‘thwn ("hire Michigan.

BARRED ROCK COCKERELS

 

Prize Winning St ". 'i‘lIonIpson Strain,
$3.00 and up. 1’uilcts and hens cheap.
Sam Slade], (iheisou, Mil-ll

 

’l‘he farmer's kind.
High! Year“: of care-

BARRED ROCKS

 

ful brooding, large, heavy—laying fowls.
iilggs $5 for 50; $10 for 130. (‘ll.‘L.\‘. I,
Nook, l<‘owlI-I‘\‘ille. Alivhignn.

w'th

lVrIm strain
Barred Rock Eggs rm-orrl: 1.. 300 eggs
1101‘ your. $22,110 per 15 l‘rvimhl by, par—
,.,.1 “Her (‘r'uiur l'l‘wu

_ ‘ i“rvi Asiling.
Constantino, M ('llll’illl.

 

“KNEE.” ROCK (‘ookrels
Pure_Bre for snip $12 with. iiniohing
putrid,- gwr 1;». it. it liounnm. l’igoon,
'\!?w'rng:in

 

Ill'l‘l‘l \‘l'\'.-\NI)()’I"I‘I‘JH of (lllzllilV, fine

largo l‘i‘l‘li('l‘(‘lS, $3.00 I‘ilf‘ll ‘Eggs.
$13.30 pni‘ i3 Winn-now ilrnwning. Route
‘0» " i‘oriininl. \iivh'wm

 

R RHODIC ISLAND RIGID
(“is for brooding pnrpwrzw,
:z‘mul laying strain $3.00 pupil,
‘ini‘niw. iiiuln-hnrrl, llil'liiuzln.

(‘00 KICK-
i'rnm a,
Hurry

 

0819 (30)”! “'hite Leghorn (locker-01s

for brooding from good layl-rs $1 and
“‘2. Mrs. L. .i. i‘olk)‘. lionor, Michigan,
i‘. I“. ll. No l.

 

 

SHEEP

 

 

- A limited number Of
Shropshire Ewes M... mpg; hm,
right! Prices right! A son of Tanner's
Royal in service. 11. F. Mouser, Ithaca,
Michigan,

 

OR AUGUST DELIVERY 50 Register-

ed Shropshire Yearling owes and 30
Registered Yearling Rams of extra qual-'
ity and breeding. Flock established 1890.
C. Lcmen, Dexter, Michigan.

RAISE GUINEA PIGS

Largo profit from small investment
and little labor. Choice. mature breedinz
stock for sale with smvs in profit, follow-
ing low prices for 30 days:

:1 females and 1 male 3 5.00

 

 

0 females and 1 male 8.00

12 females- and 1 male 15.00

A few youngsters at 600. each. ,

Send M. 0. pigs forwarded by first
express. Dr. E. C. Goodrich, 416—4L8

State St., St. Joseph, Michigan.

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., 1 The egg market is firmer under a‘."
> greatly increased demand. Although

the supply continues to increase, the

' decline in price has resulted in a,

. greatly increased consumptive demand.
.9 In addition to this buyers are already
laying in a supply of eggs for Easter,

fearing a Shortage on account of in- '
. creased buying at that time. Detroit '

' :15 Quoting fresh firsts at 35 to 36c per
oz.

WM

  

*1 News;

POULTRY

 

 

 

LIVE WT. Detroit Chicago

New York
Turkey 30-32 34-35 25—33
Dnclu 30-32 30-32 30-35
Geese 30-32 26-27 30-35
Springer: 30-32 29-30 30-35
on

 

 

 

 

No. 2 Grade 2 to 3 Cents Less

Poultry receipts at Detroit are light
and the market is dull although ar-
rivals are firmly held. Receivers there
anticipate light receipts until such
time as the present ruling, forbid-
ding the shipment of fowls, is re-
moved at the end of April

The Packer gives a comprehensive
view of the eastern situation as fol-
lows:

Never before in the history of the
live poultry trade Of New York has
business been as dull as this week.
There were of course no fowls sold
as receivers were compelled to clean
up last week but jobbers had stocked
up beyond their actual needs for the
week as the Food Administration has
given them until March 15 to dispose
of their holdings to the consumer.
Chickens, the majority of which were
poor and staggy‘, sold at 28@300
smooth legged chickens 33c; old roost-
ers 24@27c; ducks 35c; turkeys 25@
30c; geese 30@350.

Dressed Hogs and Calves

Best dressed hogs are bringing 210
per lb. Stock must be clean and of
good appearance in every way to bring
top of market.

Dressed calves are in fair demand
although at times of late the market
has been inclined to drag. Fancy of-
ferings bring f1 11 19c to 20c; choice,
170; common 16c per lb.

Wool

Assorted grades from east of Mis-
souri river: Tubs, wash .60@.75;
medium, unwashed, .55@.60; Coarse,
unwashed, .55@.60; light, fine, bright,
.33@.35; heavy, fine, unwashe" .30;
dark and dingy, medium, unwashed,
.40@.55. Taggy' fleeces, burry and
black wool, 5c per lb. discount.

Boston, Mesa—The Commercial Bul-
letin says: “Demand for wool during
the last week has been limited, al-
though the local market is generally
firm, except for short fine wools.
which are a bit easy. The govern-
ment's announced intention to exer-
cise its option, confirmed by the visit
of the war emergency committee to
washington this week. has unsettled
the trade more or less, and wool auc-
tions have further distracted attention
from the regular market. The situ-
ation at the mills is unchanged."

Quotations follow: Ohio and Penn-
sylvania fleeces, delaine washed, 83@
85c; delaine unwashed, 750; one-half
blood combing, 77@780; three-eighths
blood combing, 77@78c. Michigan
and New York fleeces, fine unwashed,
63@64c; delaine unwashed, 730; one-
half blood unwashed, 75@76c; three—
eighths blood, unwashed, 770.

Live Stock Letters

Chicago, March 11—A run of 19,000
cattle here today, a rather generous
supply for Monday under the present
zone system of loading, found a heal-
thy, steady to strong market, compar-
ed with the close last week, but prices
were still 50 to 75 cents lower than
the high spot ten days ago on°steers
of value from $12.25 up. and general-
ly 35 to 500 under that time on
steers going to slaughter below that
figure. Anything of a suitable class
to go back to the country for stocker
and feeder purposes, however, is hold-

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is as follows .

therefore.

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.-lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllll

ing up well, this trade being 10 to
15¢ higher toway and at t"e season‘s
top levels to date.

Good to best heavy steers, which
bore the brunt of last week’s decline
which came under the heaviest week’s
run of cattle of the year, were rela-
tively the slowest, poorest sellers a-
gain today, though fully steady with
late last week.‘ A single prime Angus
steer of the W. A. McHenry, Dennison,
Iowa feeding and weighing a ton at
$14.25, but the carlot top was $14.00.

Butcher stock sold today on an ac-
tive, strong market, and veal calves
held steady with best selling at $14.00
to $14.50 few above $14.25.

HOg receipts today, 60,000. Best
light hogs steady with Saturday; bulk,
$16.75 to $17.25. Heavy packing hogs
quotable down to $16.00.

Receipts of. sheep 22,000, mostly di-
rect to packers. Market steady. Top
wooled lambs $18.00; shorn lambs,

- . ‘ WASHINGTON If. 0.; 6': I311": , . ' . ‘H >

1110111ch BUSINESS 111111111110,- ' ' ' ' .- -
MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN

My amendment preventing the use of any money by any depart-
ment of the Gavernment in the work of potato grading and making
it unlawful to do so was adopted by the Senate today. Amendmept
Provided that no part of—the money heretofore ap~
propriated by this act or any unexpended balance herein or hereto-
fore appropriated shall be used to defray the expenses of the
Food Administration or any other department of the Government
in the work of grading potatoes and no regulations shall be made
Provided further that it shall not be lawful to grade
potatoes as to size or otherwise interfere with the marketable value
thereof when such products are free from blight, dry rot, and other
diseases, harmful to the public health. '

  

WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH

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$14.00; heavy native wooled ewes,
$14.50; shorn wethers. $11.80.

Less than a week ago best heavy
steers reached $14.50 on the Chicago
market. A week later an equally
choice kind had difficulty in reaching
$13.75, in fact a general slump in val-
ues, embracing practically everything
in the steer line of class to ‘scll on the
decline above the $12.00 notch of most-
ly 50 to 75c and in spots $1. 00 per
cwt., was suffered Within this period
and is yet to be repaired.

A slump of $10 00 to $15.00 per head
in the market value of a commodity
that even before the break was not,
in many cases, bringing production
cost, naturally does not set lightly
with producers. Every cloud, howev-
er, is said to have a silver lining,
and, while we cannot in view of the
present high cost of making gains on
cattle that are already ripe for the
butcher’s block, and in view of the
probability of liberal cattle receipts for

 

are equipped to hold for at leasta
reasonably good finish.

History has a habit of repeating

and the action of the market last

spring and summer is worthy of con-
sideration. The March 1917 trip on
beef steers at Chicago was $12. 00.
This figure was bettered every suc-
ceeding month last year until the
record of $17.90 was hung up in Sep-

tember, an unprecedented advance on‘

top steers of $5.00 per cwt. within a
six-month period.

In view of the facts that choice
beet steers are now selling more'than
$1.00 per cwt. higher than this week
last year, that cattle laid 1111 last
fall with the growth and quality cap-
able of making choice heavy beeves
by this time, even by mii-summer,
have been rather closely garnered,
and that few heavy fleshy feeders have
been taken to the country since last
November, nor has inducement to
make cattle of or closely approach-
ing. market topping qualifications been
forthcoming in recent months, is it
too' much to expect that last year’s
advancing spring and summer market
will be repeated this year?

Aged steers are sc rce all over the
country and we cannot but tglieve that
choice, thick-tat cattle, and mediums
to good classes of commercial beef
steers weighing from 1100 to 1250

lbs, as well, for the latter must contin— _

ue to get the benefit of enormous

Government contracts, will be apprec- \

iated by killers during the late spring
and summer of 1918 and that they will
command prices that will give their
feeders little or no room to complain
or to regret that they did not send
them to the shambles in halt-fat con-
dition when nearly everybody else was
doing it.

 

 

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Recently we placed before you the McClure Milker—a scien-
tific milking machine that saves time and labor 1n the dairy.
Now we have developed the Liberty Silo.

The Liberty Silo frees more acres for the production of food-
With a silo you can feed more stock per acre than
by the old method. This has been proven time and time
again over a period of many years.

The Liberty Silo is a product of The McClure Company,
oldand successful 5110 manufacturers.
struction and your.,,needs, and the ”Liberty” is designed
along sound engineering principles. I

A Silo for Every Need

In addition to the Liberty Silo you also have your choice of the Saginaw
Steel—built and the Saginaw Leader—all types of silo construction

We know silo con-

There is no question as to the value of the silo as a war- -time
It prevents waste of time, feed and acreage—builds
up the land and provides at all times succulent, nourishing feed for

Orders are coming in at an

silo information. Ask for circular N o. 486

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