An Independent Farm" Ma ine Owned am! Edi» ' ' n THE BEST OF PALS In this issue: Article on Best Varieties of Corn for Different Sections of Michigan, by H. C. Rather, "of M. S. C.-L’etters from Subscribers All Over State Comment- ing on Minute Men organization-Story About Junior Farmers’ .Week at East Lansing—New Feature, “Seeing Michigan With Mathews.” ; fig, .iu‘gga'. T z LKS, we want to introduce iniathcws, the lastest' successful farmer-writer to join our editorial staff. ‘He is» a product of rural ~ Michigan and a graduate of ‘ constantly he sees and learns some mighty interesting things that he is going to pass along to you through our columns. 1 article or travelogue and others will follow from time to time. know how you like them.—Editor. ' S. 0. Traveling about the‘State This is the first ‘ Let us ' HIS trip will be up through Mich- : T igan, a region which many down staters consider as quite g: ’ worthless but which, I predict with ' quite a little information as a foun- dation, will become one of the most valuable portions. of the State from an agricultural standpoint. Vast Acres of Alfalfa I ‘made about 800 .miles, zig- zagging back and forth from one county to the other. When it comes : to alfalfa acreage, these counties have considerable to talk about. Wexford county claims to have over 10,000 acres of alfalfa and there are others including Antrim and Charle— voix that have an acreage creeping ' up toward 10,000 as- near as the , county agents could estimate. The first trip I ever made through Wexford county was coming south. I am a native of Emmett county and some of that county, north of Wiecamp’s lake, is poor enough, Heaven knows, but on that first trip I thought .Wexford was just about the Mecca of all the winds that carried sand. And many an outstate traveller in Michigan has, thought the same thing and has so advertised the State when he got back home. Naturally the railroads got‘their right of way where they ” could get it the cheapest and natur- ally, the cheapest land was the poor- est. And that’s what the traveller sees. Aggressive County Agents To my mind, one of the chief as- sets of this territory as new con- stituted is its corps of aggressive partidularly , , _s in Missaukee count . are testing associations h‘an other county in the State. Dairymen get .into,'testing associations because- Speaks Well for ' they new business. Missauke'e county farmers, doesn’t it? Antrim County Grows Seed Spuds Oneday I was talking to a big business executive, to-oting the Mich- igan horn as usual. He pointed to this northwestern “Michiganmountry on a big wallpflm-ap with the question, “Is there anything -up there worth while?" , ’ “Why,'.’ I said, pointing to Antrim county, "this county alone produces about half of the certified seed po- tatoes grown, in Michigan.” He opened up his eyes bigger than Chief Petoskey alias King Spud ever thought of. e - Heim Knows His Taters P. E. Helm, county agent of An: trim county, gives me further par“- ticulars about like this: Last year there were 108 growers of seed po~ tatoes in Antrim county who passed inspection. This included 898.75 acres which averaged 150 bushels per acre. Giving these a value of $1.75 a bushel, ‘and many. of them sold for considerably above this figure, the seed potato crop in this in . 7 h 'vvvvaVvVVvvavv Why pay 9‘ 1000 more. . rwlzen I CHRYSLER“7 ’ ” atll gives you greater performance IllustriousNewChrysler“72” performance out—Chryslers even Chrysler. 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Illustrious New "72” Pricc: ~TwoApauenger Coupe (with rumble teat). $1545; Royal Sedan, $1595; Sport Roadster (with rumble ' neat). $1595; Four - passenger ’ Coupe, $1595; Town Sedan, $1695; Convertible Coupe (with nunbleeeat.) $1745; Crown Sedan, $1795. All prices f. o. 17. Detroit, subject .to current Federal excise tax. Chrysler dealers are in position to exterui the convenient of time payments. \ w. u \ V \ . New er‘ ‘RedLI-Iead” Engine ~desi ' to take full advantageof high—compression-_ gas, giving . 12% ; greater torque with greater speed, power, hilloclimbing ability; stand— ,- ymodelsoffi r. , ,the 112 ll.‘ 1). Imperial “80,” also standardan‘themdsters;andaoaib ableaunghtexmoostforqflmbody types, ofthe “6.2K!” "72°" 4rd equipmenton all bod l A'seed "L potato promoter, 9‘ i » y .8 .EWith ' 01m. Beam“; bagm'.-. W ‘ bodster. .He’ had juét returned from ' ' _a mp to Harrjgburg, Pennsylvania. ;‘ Where he ‘invfite‘d the assembled Kei- stoners- to‘reome dus,;_3:eme 311—..1‘000 : ‘ strong it possiblee‘staxview Michigan - this summer when" it. is in, its: pris- ' tine glory of potato "blossoms. The! ' will come. But-What made himrpare- ticulariy happy was the'fact‘that out of «the 133 members or. ‘the 400 bushel potato club which he ad- dressed in Pennsylvania, . 131 of them got their seed directly or in- directly from northern Michigan. Demonstration Farm at Howard City I The acreage of sandy soil in Mich- igan is variously estimated at from 9 to 11 million acres, a million either way won’t make . much difference. Some years ago, D. L. Hagerman outlined what he termed the Key— J stone Rotation for a sandy farm, on which the farmer would keep live< = stock, grow legumes—his whole quest was for such a definite crop- ping program as would maintain, yes build up the fertility of the soil. and at the same time afford the v owner a livelihood and those crea- ture comforts of life,vto which the farmer is certainly entitled, if any- one is. This system was put into City, Montcalm county, since known as fthe Keystone Farm. It is owned by the Pennsyl- vania Railroad. After the demise of D. L. Hagenman, his brother B. .0. the work. a nice, even bunch of Guernsey cows and I saw fine sweet clover coming on, which was sowed with oats and Canada field peas last year. The ground was marled, of course. Very Good Fortune 1 There is quite a rim around close to the Lake that naturally contains enough lime so that alfalfa or sweet clover make good without the bother and expense of liming. This is just so much water over the wheel of the fellow who owns the "land. However, there is a large body'ot talfa or the clovers. On a sour soil, lime or lime materials are worth whatever they cost. Without lime, you move; with lime, you stay. I have found it easier to lime than to move. Much Plant Food Being Used In all this northern country,’ it is customary to use commercial fer- tilizers on potatoes. Five hundred pounds seems to be the minimum .dose per acre, the average is around 700 while some of the certified seed growers were using 1000 to 1200 pounds: Three-twelve—four is the usual’petato formula. Kenneth Ousterhout, county agent of Wexford county, told me that his county us 3 carloads of commer- cial fertill r in 1926, 9 carloads in 1927.and he thinks about 12 or 15 cars will be used in 1928. L. H. Barnum reported that in 1926, farm— ers of Missaukee county used 10 tons of mixed fertilizer and 25 tons of superphosp‘hate while in 1927, they used 100 tons of mixed fertilizer and 85 tons of superphosphate. B. W. Mellencamp reported that 15 car- last year. Peps Up Alfalfa Hardigan alfalfa seed. Some years it seeds well, other years not so well. He had been hunting for some treatment that would make seed sure it possible. ‘ . He reported a 'top dressing test in which he used on one ‘fplot, 600, pounds of superphosphate; ’ on the next plot, 600 'pounds of superphos- phate and 400 poundsmuriate of potash, on the next, 250 poundsof are amounts peracrb‘. 4 .~ Demonstration ' Hagerman was selected to carry on : soil that must be limed to grow 8.1-, super-phosphate. and 'lannoundlér 0%— muriate 'of Domain and on—the fourth. ' 100 pounds of potash: only. These. , ‘ operation on a farm north of Howard , The system is already bearing no- ; ticeable .fruits. From a very modest ‘ beginning, there has been developed 1 loads were used in, Charlevoix county ‘ Losey . . H. B. Losey at Elmira 18 producing _ . Loser: tossed p.04 .. I ' down in. the ‘_ ‘v HILE, as yet, no variety of corn has been produced commercial- , / ly which is resistant to the at- tack of the European corn borer, the planting of the right sed this spring will have much to do with the suc- cessful growing of .corn despite the borer. I ' » ,_ / Farmers whose corn yields are so low each season that the expense of growing the crop is barely covered ‘ ' from the returns it gives, may find that the added cost of corn bor- er cleanup turns a narrow margin of profit into a 'loss. T h e solution lies in growing more corn per acre to pay for the cleanup work which will hold ‘the borer down t o \ reasonable numbers. This can be——andl is being --‘accomplished by hundreds of farmers thru careful cultural pract— ices; the use of alfalfa and sweet clover in the rotatiion just prior to the corn crop; the use of commercial -1ertilizer in liberal quantities, and the use of good seed of productive varieties. ' ~ . All of these factors are very im- portant in corn production, but in this article I wish to emphasize the right variety and good seed of that variety. In a 1927 variety test in Lenawee counnty, carried on under the super- vision oi the County Agricultural Agent A. B.. Van Schoik of Adrian flown-d lather and R. H. Morrish of the Farm Crop ' Department of the Michigan State College, strains in actual use in that section of the state difiered by as muCh as 43 bushels per acre. Clement’s White Cap Wins Out of more than 35 seed sources which were tested, Clement’s White Cap showed a marked superiority. Seed of this variety from three dif. ierent local sources was planted in different places throughout the test and it finished first, third‘and fourth in yield per acre. A fairly early se— lection of Reid’s Yellow Dent showed up well in the Lenawee County test and it was first in a similar corn variety trial conducted in Branch County, where Clement’s White Cap was right next to it. In the Branch County trial, Murdock corn was high in actual weight but it was so much ‘1 rm. Registered U. 5. Patent one. ,_ SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1928 "By H. c. RATHER Extension Specialist in Farm Crops, Michigan State College V later in maturity, as indicated by, a markedly higher moisture content, that the variety is of doubtful value for grain production in that section. A. R. Marston, reporting two years of eXperimental work at. the Michi- gan State CollegeCorn Borer Sub- Station at Monroe, finds Clement’s White Cap leading the tests, closely followed by M. A. C. Yellow Dent, one of the corn varieties put out by. the Michigan State College a few years ago. ‘ The evidence at the Mon- .roe Station is more complete than in some of the field trials conducted elsewhere, since four different plant- ings, involving two plots of each va- riety have been made in each of the two seasons. The consistency with which Clement’s White Cap and M. A. C. Yellow Dent led the. other va- rieties mark them as very desirable strains of corn for this section of Michigan. ' . ~ For Saginaw Valley The kind of corn which does best in the Saginaw valley is not the same as for south eastern Michigan. For this section, we have variety test ,records from Saginaw and Tuscola county for the years 1924 and 1925 carried on under the supervision of John Sims, then Tuscola county agri- cultural agent, A. ,B. Love, Saginaw county agricultural agent, and D. F. Rainey, crops specialists at the Mich— igan State College. P. P. Ferden and Son of Chesan- ing cooperated in one of these trials and also entered a corn of their own selection, known as Ferden’s Yellow Dent, which led the test. However, this strain was highest in moisture of any in the test and ordinarily is better suited further south than it is for the average Saginaw valley farm- er. In fact, it placed up very well in the Lenawee County trial but was out—yielded by Golden Glow, Pickett, Clement’s White Cap and Reid’s in. the Branch County test mentioned previously. M. A. C. Yellow Dent from seed grown at the College was a leader in the Saginaw county trial but was also a little late in matur— ing. Strains of this corn acclimated to central Michigan are now being grown by George Rae, Bay City, ‘4“! 10"” N’clflg4. (AK: District No. 1.——Clement’s White Cap Corn, M. A. C. Yellow Dent corn, Early Reid’s (some- times called Early Michigan), Ferden’s,vDuncan, Polar Dent. CORN VARIETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MICHIGAN (Based on Performance of These Varieties in Over-State Tests) District No. 2.—No trial con- ducted in this area. Duncan, Pick- ett, M. A. C. Yellow Dent and Clement’s White Cap are giving excellent field performance. District No. 3.——M. A. C. Yellow Dent, Polar Dent, Golden Glow, Duncan. District No. 4.—M. A. 0. Yellow Dent, Pickett, Golden Glow, Ferd— en’s. District No. 5.——Golden Glow (northern grown). Much of Dist- rict No. 5 remains unexplored ter- ritory so far as corn variety trials are concerned. The inland area needs earlier corn than the area along the lakes. The use of north— ern grown Golden Glow is sug— gested for these inland counties with growers carrying on field se— lection for the earlier seed to get this variety acclimated locally. In all cases, it is recommended that growers buying seed corn se- cure seed grown in their own dis- trict as near home as possible. Miter} 'GR'INNELL Editdr v Entered :- 2nd till”: matter. Aug. 22. 1917, at t. 018%. Mich. under act Mar. 8. 1 . Rossman Brothers, Lakeview, and Roy Wright, Butternut, and an even better performance, especially on ma- turity is expected in future trials in this section. Last year, George Rae won first honors in the Corn Contest for his section of the state, with a j yield of 73 bushels of shelled M. A. C. Yellow Dent Corn per acre. In the Tuscola trials, Pickett corn has been one-of the most consistent performers and one of the surest to mature. In three different trials, Pickett corn has been first twice and third once. M. A. C. Yellow Dent Adapted to Your Part Of [State M. S. C. Specialists, CountyAgricultural Agents and Farmers Put on Tests in Various Sections x looked next best, having. a first, a : second, and a third to its credit. Duncan and Clement’s White Cap ‘ were too late for Tuscola County in the years these trials were conduct- ~ ed. Fritz Mantey of Fairgrove has twice secured yields of .75 bushels of shelled corn per acre, with the Pick- ett variety. Golden Glow for North The most northerly corn test was one R. H. Morrish conducted in Man- ' istee county last season. Here, Mich- igan’s earliest yellow dent variety, the Golden Glow, came to its own. Seed of this variety furnished by Mrs. Kate Reinsch of. Freesoil out- yielded the best local corn by over 6 bushels to the acre, and was 10 to 15 bushels to the acre better than most of the-local corns in use in that section. This test indicated that locally grown seed of the Golden Glow variety was marketly superior, not only to the general run of local corn but was also to be preferred in northern Michigan over the Pickett, M. A. C. Yellow Dent, Wisconsin No. 25, Polar Dent and‘other pedigreed varieties. In view of the importance of get- ting that extra 6 to 10 bushels per acre which good seed of the best adapted variety seems to make possi- ble, the Michigan State College is planning to greatly increase the num- ber of corn variety tests or demon- strations conducted out over the state. . These trials combine the features of a demonstration and an experi- ment and are carried on thru the cooperation of the experimental and extension divisions of the Mchigan State College, the county agricult- ural agents and local farmers. One Trial in Each County About twenty have already been arranged for and it is hoped to put at least one variety demonstration in every Michigan county which has the (Continued on Page 26) Over 1600 Farm Beys Attend Junior Farmers’ Week at M. S. C. HE spirit of youth: that enthusi- asm, that dauntlessness, and competitive eagerness was exem— plified to its fullest extent when over 1,600 farm boys of this state met to- gether at Michigan State College May 3 and 4 for their Annual Junior Farmers’ Week. This young army of farm youth, from over 150 agricultural high schools, coming from al-Psections of the state, 'met to compete for state honors in judging and to enjoy the various other educational activities which this yearly event brings to them. The college, realizing that “the trained youth of today will be the community leaders and the good cit- éiz‘enaof tomorrow, set aside these “ftwowdays for their competitive, con-v tests». educational events, and enter- ; .r The entire Megan, arranged and carried out .Educm w ebmplete, systematic, , ,_ 1m .. I , _ _ ~- of Agricultural, ' By V. O. and correct in every detail, and the credit for its success goes to Profes- sors B. A. Walpole, R. S. Linton, and their able assistants. To the farmers of Michigan, Jun- ior Farmers’ Week is an interesting and a vital factor toward a more scientific agriculture. It is second only to the regular Farmers’ Week _ held at the college during the winter months. Both events have the same aims and ideas in view, only Junior Farmers’ Week deals with Smith— Hughes High School agricultural boys and girls only, while the regu- lar ,‘Falimers' Week welcomes both I the young and the Older farm folks}, Match skill- in Judging: 7‘. ' Perhapswthe most and ’ interesting educational 'gfjeatures,» of 'Junior Mew? Week are the-.:3iidg”-. ing contests. Here "136mg, teams on farm .. oxiégschnol .. x _ , ,2 “w BRAUN match their science and skill against those of the other 100 or more schools of the state for high honors. Thursday forenoon the grain judg- ing and dairy judging took place. The manner in which these farm boys studied the various farm grains for uniformity, disease (foreign ma- terial, weight, and other defects; and I the scientific method in which they selected the best dairy cattle, study- ing dairy temperament, type, consti- tution, capacity and mammary de-! velopment would be a credit to many of the successful older farmers of today. The judging contests were continued on Friday forenoon. The stock judging consisted of placing one ring of horses, a ‘ring of beef cattle, a ring of swine, and one -of sheep. The poultry judging consist- V ed of placing four rings of poultry, each ring a different breed. The po- _ ‘ I s 1 .r tato judging contest also took place Friday forenoon and in all of these contests it could be readily seen that these boys knew what they were do- ing. They used their practical ex— perience together with their scientific knowledge gained in the class room and laboratory. Their agricultural instructors had taught them the fine points, the desirable characteristics and the undesirable factors of’ dif- erent factors of different classes of animals and different kinds of grains, and they made use of this practical instruction and training in the friendly competitive contest, in order to win honors for their school and community. Such a group of farm‘. boys. have the advantage over the, " farm youth who does not have ‘ac- , r: cess to the training of a course‘in = agriculture in the high schools which '» ‘ have not adopted this importan‘t' phase of agricultural education. (Continued on Page 29) fore you buy book. possible mileage. THE FAMOUS GOODYEAR PATHFINDER Car owners have already bought nearly 8,000,000 of these lower- priced, standard quality Goodyears No ordering by number You don’t have to “order by number” or trust to luck When you buy a Goodyear Tire. 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Inc.‘ 'quululnlnnnul l y a we have had applicatibns for membership in the Minute Man organization. , Our first "announce- ment waS’scarcely off the press be- fore over fifteen hundred men had lined up and agree to organize their own township. In each township we plan to have an. efiicient and effective group of farmers who will be pre- pared to make life miserable for the rural. thieves. Around the township group will be built a strong county and State organization.with the ul— timate goal of a fighting force that will stop stealing in our rural dis- tricts. . - Along with hundreds of these ap- plications have come many letters of "cheer and encouragement for the Minute Men idea. To read these let- ters one cannot help but be inspired On to a greater work in the interests of the farmers of our State. ‘ SpaCe does not permit us to print more than a few of the letters, but from these few one may gather the way the farmers of Michigan feel about rural thieves and their belief in what the- Minute Men idea will do to drive these thieves from our borders. Subscriber for Life “Just thought I wouldwrite and tell you that I appreciate the work you are doing on behalf of the farm- ers in rounding up the chicken thieves and other pests. I was just ready to drop several papers I was taking when the Wilson case came up. The way you backed up Wilson for shooting that chicken thief made a subscriber out of me for the rest of my natural days. When you get a notice to discontinue my copy, you will know the boys have planted me under an apple tree somewhere. If our ‘ prosecutors didn’t idolize our criminals quite so much, we wouldn’t have so much crime. Keep on with the good work!”-——O. R. Musgrave, Luce County. “'illing To Do His Part “I am a long and steady sub- scriber to THE BUSINESS FARMER. I must say they are doing their part to try and protect the farmers and must say I am willing to do my part at any time, day or night. ' I am sending for ten application blanks and my neighbor Claud Bettridge, across the road is sending for some. He will canvass the east end of the township and I can canvass the west end, and furthermore if the sheriff wants to. deputize me, I’ll be there with the goods any time he wants me."———Al— bert'Langley, Huron County. Needed in Every Township “I would like to become a mem- ' ber of the Minute Men. What we need is a lot of Minute Men in every township in Michigan, then maybe there would be more obeying of the laws .of our State, and being true to our flag. I like to read THE BUSI- NESS FARMER, as it always prints and tells us the truth. I never want to be without it in my home. Please send me my card and emblem, as I am a farmer and like to see the farmers get their rights."—Clarence Hazleton, Montcalm County. Victim of Thieves “Am sending in my application to join M. B. F. Minute Men, for our township, together with the ten cents registration fee. We have had , some serious losses from chicken thieves in the last few years, and I think it is. about time a stop was put to it all. five blanks at present, but will send for more later if needed.”—Robert Newman, Otsego County. \Vill Be Great Help “I am~in favor of your great or- ganization and I believe it will bea good help in getting rid“ of the thieves and I believe Michigan will- be ahead of all of the States in the Union and THE BUSINESS FARMER will be the only publication that ever helped the farmers'to protect their af'Hoi..ie’thIs tor pure bred stockfj’ fiGM_,ge¥ery_ section 01:}th State. I am only asking for ' NIGE LOO-KING ‘B‘U‘NcIr 0F: asks .Vigto'é‘ I ..V “property, Please send me some of the organization application blanks. I will, be Willing to help at any time I am called to go for I have no use for the chicken thiev,es."—-William Beeker, » Gladwin County. Boost All He Can “I am‘ mailing the coupon clipped from the M. B. E. for application blanks. Please send fulltr‘details as to how I should start the Minute Men here in Solon township; I am just a new subscriber to thie‘M. B. F. and am well pleased with the paper, and I am willing to boost it all I can and the Minute Men also.”——Guy L. Fairbrother, Kent County. Good Thing “I am deeply interested in the Minute Man organization. I think it is a good thing for our own pro- tection and that of our neighbor. Will you please send me particulars of the Minute Men, and about twenty- five blanks- for members to ,sign.".—-—- A. M. Rosminsen, Eaton County. Wanted It for Years “I am enclosing a blank for the Minute Man organization. For years I’ve believed something like this should be done.”—-Raymond Knapp, St. Clair County. “ ‘ ' From Montcalm County “I am sending to you my applica— tion for a membership in the Minute Men organization, and an application to become the organization represen-' tative for Douglass township, Mont- Calm County, Michigan—the county that undertook to punish Mr. Wilson for protecting his property and would have given 'him a bad deal, had it not been for THE BUSINESS FARMER, and the subscribers to THE BUSINESS FARMER. As a farmer and business man, I would say that this Minute Man organization can be ex- tended a long distance in doing away with other lies of so-called business that go to extremes in helping to rob the farming community at'the pres— ent time. Andthese robbers are very nervy about it. Chicken‘ thieves are not the only thieves that farm- ers have to contend with, and the only way that seems open to stop them at the present is controlled or- ganization and clubs in the Minute Men’s hands.”——Lew Sterling, Mont- calm County. Will Try to Organize I am a member of THE BUSINESS FARMER and take the paper. It you will send me some of your applica~ tion blanks, I will try and get some Minute Men organized to protect the farmers from thieves.”—J. A. Wale, Hillsdale County. . “I wish you would send blanks. As a subscriber to THE BUSINESS FARMER I'desire to become a member of the MinuteMen... will also try to interest our neighbors in this plan for protection.”——Ernest Edmonds, Gratiot County. - “You can enroll me as one of the Minute Men, and I think the idea of having deputy sheriffs is good. Will be one if the sheriff will do so. Please send me card and pledge.”— L. C. Yoesting, Gladwin County. “Please send me some of your ap- plication blanks and I will see what I can do to organize our neighbor- hood. I wish to be one of the Minute Men.”—W. A. Willis, Isabel- la County. " We want to thank everyone who has written us and we are sorry we couldn’t print all of the letters but it would take nearly all the Space in this paper to do so and that’s im- possible. We also want to thank the hundreds_of farmers who are now organizing their townships which without the .help of these splendid men, The Minute Men would be im- possible. Remember this is a volun- teer organization—and your co-oper- ation is required to 'make it=a suc— cess. What are you doing in your township to organize the Minute ' Men? ‘ JOE AND COLLIE JUST HAVING A GOOD CAJIE FROM GERMANY FIFTY-THREE YEARS “VACATION TIME."—Ray )Ioore, of Genesee TIME TOGETHER.——)Iiss Velma, Burge, of Osceola AGO.-—“This is Mr. and Mrs. Martin Artman, of county, is spending his vacation at the home of II. , county, sends us this picture and advises that it is lluron county,” writes John Artman, of the same )1. Myers, of '\chford county, according to Stewart: of her brother Joe and his dog. county. “He Is 83 years old and she is 78.” Low, of “'cxfortl county, who sent the picture., , g TAKING ..CARE OF THE SHEEP.—“l\ly little niece, Doris “)IY FATHER - IN - LA‘V ELEVEN GREAT-GRANDC}IILDREN.—)lrs. Hugh Lewis, . Vanhorn, who lives with us,” writes 311's. Norman Near, Glud- AND HIS GRANDSON.”— Isabella county, with her eleven great—grandchildren. Sent in by L win county reader. “ From N. Nelsont, Mason county. lola “'atson, Isabella county. I . “ALL DRESSED UP ANDV NO PLACE TO RIDES TO AND FRO)! SCHOOL.—-I)onald, son of “GRANDPA AND HIS LITTLE PAL.”— Go.”——That is Velsor Smith, or Lake county, John Adelson, of Osceola county, rides his horse, “Queen,” Fred Schroeder, of Macomb county, ’and his says “’ilford Smith. to anld from school every day. grandson. Norman RONNI- i‘OUR GOLTS!"——This fine team of colts belong to our sub- ‘ “OUR. i’RIDE.”—Son of Mr. and. v~ “W’HOA, THERE!”—Everybody is interested in Estella scriber, B. B. Harrington, of.Tuscolg. county. . Mrs;‘Howey, of Oakland county. Simnkins, of Tuscolu county, and her nice pony. . _ , \ . \ . u M. m. ‘m . m. ' w r. V I”. ml nuns m r BIORTGAGE I How long is a chattel mortgage good if I pay the interest and some _ on the principal when it comes due? -——Reader, Cass City, Mich. HEN the mortgage become due, you would have to pay it in full if the mortgagee demands it. However, so long as you pay the ‘ interest and part of the principal each? year, he probably would be good enough to not foreclose against you.—-Legal.Editor. PLANTING OATS Some time ago I read of a method for sowing oats in a leading farm paper. The article which told' of method said to disc the ground first and then sow the seed. The seed was then covered by a shallow plow- ing and worked down the usual way. After this soil was made into a good seed ’bed, altalfa was then sown. 'The alfalfa came up and made a good start and then the oats came through. It was claimed that the oats had a stiffer straw, withstood the dry weather better and produced a won~ derful crop. would you consider this a safe and sane method of'doing? Do. you think that the oats would be sown toodeep? Further which do— you prefer fall or spring plowed ground for oats? Is' there much fer-_ tility lost by having the ground lay idle so long? Would it be a good policy to sow rye in a cornfield ,and then plow under for oats the next. spring? What fertilizer would you advise for oats? anything that you may chem—A. W., - Stockbridge, Mich.~ ~ N case the oats were covered to" a depth of from 11,53 to 2 inches, it is quite likely that the above out- - lined method would prove successful. On the other hand, I would much prefer to prepare the "seed bed and, seed oats anddisc them in, but even yet I believe it would be better to seed both the oats and alfalfa with the grain drill with .seeder,attach- ment. Considerable care would have to be exercised in not plowing too deep or the oats would be covered at too great a depth. Fall plowing sometimes enables one to sow the oats earlier, in which . . we use of two hundred pounds of "1-6 or- 20% acid phOsphate fertilizer is very igood.——C.. R. Magee, Assist- V ant Professor of Farm Crops, S. 0. GET SET OVER IN NEW ‘msrrmo'r. I have purchased an 80 acre farm. The taxes came due in” the first part of January, ..-and upon paying said taxes I’fou'nd that I was taxed on the high school in the city of Hesperia. I win appreciate .I found that-I do not belong to this district, but it‘ seems that the first owner, (the‘ one who homesteaded this farm) has signed up in favor of the high schooL I do not have any children of school age, all having completed high school before coming here, and it seems that I am not get— ting any benefit from these taxes. I am just a new resident of the State of Michigan having Come here from North Dakota lastiall. Do you think it p’bssible that I could get out of these taxes, which amount to $54.73 per year, on those grounds?-—J. L., F the 80 acre farm is located in the Hesperialschool district, even in part, the farm or a. portion of it can and will be assessed to sup- he‘ requested the pro ~ the written consent of port the Hesperia school system. The only procedure is to determine the district boundary lines from the case it would be an advantage. On rolling land Where washing and leaching take place, it is a decided rtist arr ‘ Craftsmen Door locks are another example of Fisher leadership and quality. Fisher door locks are built of the finest material obtainable and have at‘ tained that state of perfection where trouble with a lock has become almost unheard of. The safety lock used is a Fisher development which works on the same principle as the door lock of a house; in other words, tripping of the inside lever on the door securely locks the . carso that it cannot be entered in any way without the use of a key. ' Bo. Fisher initiated period hardware for'use in motor car bodies. It went farther than that, and gathered into one organization a complete staff of engineers, designers, artists and modelers, prepared to carry out in every detail the modern demand for artistic harmony of design in. all body hardware, internal , fittings and similar appointments. This great organization of artist craftsmen is knewn as the Ternstedt Manufacturing _ Company, a unit of Fisher and the largest manufacturer-of body hardware in the world. In this great hardware plant, Fisher obtains individualized fittings and appoint ments, radiator ornaments, door han’ dles, trim hardware, robe rails, foot rests—all synchronized with the design motif of each individual car creation. W F13 ,Kder Wprkin'g, ., , . , my to be placedin the high school dis-~ trict. I ‘ ‘ Briefly,- the taxes must be paid this year. as assessed and then a per tion maybe filed with the township clerk taking. thatthe township board ,place the property in another dis- trict. » This can be done by the town- ship board providingit first secures p a majority of the members of the board or educa- tion of the school district.—— ' c. L.,-Goodrich. ~ ' ' ‘ CHECK a IS RAISED If A writes a check on bank and said check is lost in mail and,later found by some one who raises the amount and it passes through several hands can anyone -~collect on other property for a greater amount than A wrote in said check? If check is lost and a'duplicate issued and cash- ed can original check ever be cashed when bank is notified about it? If A uses B’s tools and verbally agrees to pay for them can B‘sue A for use and for damage for broken tools?—Subscriber, Moline, Mich; WOULD not be liable for a great- er amount than the check was originally issued for in this case. If the maker of the check notifies the bank to stop payment on it, and the check is later found and present— ed to the bank and is paid by them notwithstanding the notice to stop payment,_the bank, and not the mak- er of the check would be the loser. B could sue A and collect for the ' use of the tools and for damages for, the breakage.«—Legal Editor. OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR - In order to qualify and hold- office of supervisor of a township does a person have to bea citizen of the ' United States and does he also have to be a tax payer and his name ap- pear on the tax roll and what are all of the qualifications required to hold ofiice of supervisor of town- ship?—B. 0., Bellaire, Mich. N order to hold the office of super- 1 visor, you would have to be a United States citizen, but would not have to be a tax payer.——Legal Editor. Bulletin Service (The buflotlm listed _m free. u Some are Issued II the u. s t of Agriculture. by agri- cultural ~ool and many» our ver- nal-s. We carefully consider, the bullotlns that come to urn-om dlfi‘mt sources and "st those I ch. In our opinion. no of greatest ue-to r . It you want No. 1.——POULRY RATIONS. No. 2.—MODERN , WATER SUPPLY. No. 3.—SOIL FERTILIZERS. No. 4.—SEED CORN CURING. No. 5.———GOSPEL OF GOOD FEEDING. No. 6.—BEFORE YOU INVEST. No. 7.—FARM SANITATION. _ No. 8.——FIRS’I‘ MORTGAGE BONDS. No. 9.—-FROM EGG TO MARKET. No. 11,—MINERALS AND FEEDING. No. 12.——LINSEED OIL MEAL. No. l3.—FIGHT THE CORN BORER. No. l4.——UNDER-GRADE APPLES . No. l6.—TIRE CARE. . 17.—FARMERS1 TAX GUIDE. . 18.——-BARNS AND HOW TO BUILD. . l9.—-CONCRETE BUILDINGS. . 20.—-—MOTHS AND BEETLE-S. . 21.——FEEDING FOR EGGS. 22,—CHICK CARE AND FEEDING. . 23.——BETTER GRAINS AND HAY. No. 24.—-—'100 FOODS FROM 4 RECIPES. No. iii—FARM LEASE SYSTEMS. - . No. 26.—ORCHARD MANAGEMENT. No. 27.—RASPBERRY ’ PLANTATION. No. 28.——POULTRY FEEDING SECRETS. No. 29.—FLIES IN DWELLINGS. ‘ ‘ No. 30.'—MORE MONEY FROM COWS. No. 33.——CULLING FARM FLOCK. No. 34.——-POTATO GROWING. No. iii—P OFITABLE ORCHARDS. No. 36..—T ACTOR LUBRICATION. No. 37.—-‘MO,’DERN POTJ'LTRY HOUSES; No. 38.——POULTRY, SWINE DISEASES: . No. 39.——AUTOMOBILE ~LUBRICATION. 40.—YOUR TRACTOR. t I No. Bulletin No. «in—A. FEW BOARDS. The title to: this bulletin fails to give'you much of an idea-Lot what is between the covers. What itfls r_eall_y.a.bout is “Wob— thtle , ’ ‘ ' xing~up Job Ar d 7 Fisher Bodies . Chevrolet is the lowest priced car in the eth-hmous world offering bodies by Rs the world over for style com— 99 f anode des andth safetyofeom- biohed hardioodggnd steef construction. ued motor efficiency and (1 power and acceleration as ash-led. ‘ niec- ness and prevents gradual loss of die “Inm Strut” Pistons gator“, ed 'with Conshnt clearance alloy two we ineseh. k the Chevrolet .11: smoother. mafir and more powerful. costly “invnr struts” minimize exp pnnoion nnd contraction permitting close fitting pistons to assure quietness and eflieient Mon. Rugged One-Piece Rear Ask .A rear axle proved by millions of miles difierential m ‘ oluse. e s'de moose secusely mounsed. while housing is the onepiece type fitted ‘ ' for oonvenion III inspection e _ inexpensive adjustment. and the with t. yr ’ ., 6’» _ ._ ; F.Wtfiansportafim LET/m .2, 1,). 52%, iV/léiif‘x’fi/HZ. ZZZ!- 9/737/n47//////////////////////////////////}7fl 39,1;“3, "f////.'.,.'J: mbodyimj every modern feature of Advanced Automotive Design! Rugged, powerful and dependable—the Ln ‘r and Better Chevrolet is designed and built to deliver the strenuous, day—afterday service that a motor car must give on the farm. Every unit of this remarkable car has been developed by engineers who are specialists —and has been proved by thousands of miles of testing at the General Motors Proving Ground. Visit-the salesroom of your Chevrolet dealer and make your own inspection of this sensational car. Note the sturdiness of its construction throughout—definite assurance of years of dependable service. Drive it— and see how eflortlessly it climbs the steepest hills— how easily it steers and rides over the roughest roads. Note how generously roomy it is—how smartly styled. Then you’ll realize that here are quality in design, quality in materials and quality in construction never before available at such amazing low prices. CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY, DETROIT, MICH. Division of General Motors Corporation The T ' Check The I ' l .,R..‘:.‘:'.:¥....?495 mnwfi‘mgi sndsctc.....?715 The s . Th ‘ ld hl -- gaze}: ....... [13:53: gnatfizazgisé Pctihtyfruclgo. . "$495 Conpe.......... charges available Genuine Duco Finishes All Chevrolet models are finished in 'sh shades of genuine Duoo——-the original, modern motor car finish which doesnot check or crack and which keeps its lustrous new car ry indefinitely. J Crankcase Breathing System A ventilating system which clears the crankcase of vapors prior to condensation, minimizes oil diludmand adds int-serially to the long life of the motor. N ‘\ ‘7 I AC Oil Filter The crankcase oil that is circulated by the self-priming pump is constantly forced thronds an AC oil filter which strains out dirt and forei material, thereby incressr ing Hie ’ e of all moving parts inside the motor. J AC Air Cleaner An AC Air Cleaner is another motor safe- guard which remove dust and grit from the air drawn into the carburetor—s mod— ern feature which adds to car life and opero sting efficiency by reducing internal wear. $.t’???f.....?675. .3375 ‘ficamim95 ; “Precast “i”- ;. . ‘ Gasoline Tank gt Rear All Chevrolet models have n niety gaso— line tank at the rear a vacuum fuel system which assures positive gasoline ' M r sup ly even on the steepest hills. The haves- oceav'olwwinnndsreseperste “In is Protected 13‘] 8 heaVY “661 cm“ In“ W7” member and has a psolino gauge. A semi-Elliptic Shock Absorber Springs Coniiort and safety over all roads is as- sured by Chevrolet’s semi—elliptic shock absorber spri s set parallel to the frame. These are 84 o as [on as the wheelbase and are made 0 fine chrome vanadium steel. T. Lao W. c Q s, T *c a.) M r rgs . r 4&2,» .5 .4 "s .4, It Costs ‘ Very Little to Recondition ' x a Model T y 4 » Ford THE cost of reconditioning the Model T Ford is small because of the low cost of Ford parts and the established Ford policy of charging all labor at a standard flat rate. The economical thing for you to do with your Model T Ford is to take it to the nearest Ford dealer and have him estimate on the cost of putting it in A1 shape. You may find that the expenditure of a few dollars will be the means “of giving you thousands of miles of additional service. For a labor charge of $20 to $25 you can have your motor and transmission completely overhauled. This price includes new bearings, reboring cylinders and any other work necessary. Parts are extra. Noises in the Model T Ford can be taken out easily and cheaply. The labor cost of tightening doors is only $1.25. Usually very few new parts are required. I There is no reason for driving a shabby Ford. ' Repainting runs from $10 to $25. Taking dents out of body panels and doors runs from $3 to $16 for labor. A fender can be replaced for a labor charge. of $1 to $2.50. The cost of fenders runs from $3.50 to $5. It will pay you, therefore, to see your Ford dealer and have him put your Model T in good running order. By doing so you will protect and maintain the investment you have in your car and get months and years of pleasant, reliable trans- portation at a very low cost per mile. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Detroit, Mich. Lw"‘“" " ""'—~——-~ "o h 13— Anti-l 11!: 0‘9 .v ’?].0Q Whle gm . _ _l ‘ egg-,5 #1..“ ‘ n “e man. .5‘ " : -... j An Interesting Letter .HAT quack grass is a popular subject of discussion is proved by the correspondence I get. Here is a letter a little different than those that are generally received. Most f a r m e r s want to know 'how'toget rid of i t while t h i s to do it. The , idea looks good to me and where a field must be plowed in the spring and plant- ed to corn or beans, etc., I am sure the idea is well worth a try out. »If it is as good as the originator claims, there will be another famous Lind- berg in America and all the farmers will vote him a medal of distinction. “I have just been reading in THE BUSINESS FARMER about methods of killing out quack grass. I had quite a time with quack grass until I figured out a method that solved it. I have one acre that was nothing but ‘quack. One day I was looking over my hay rake and the idea came to me to remove the wheels‘ on it and. put on mower wheels instead. It took only a few minutes time. Then I plowed the field and went over it with a drag to level it up a little but the quack was so thick the drag could not do much good. Then I hitched on the rake, on which I had put the mower wheels, and went over the ground. Then I drew off the raked up quack grass and had three loads the first time over. Then I dragged it twice and on _raking again got two loads more. I kept up this dragging and raking until I got it all OE and I can surely tell anyone its the best rig for getting rid of‘ quack. Don't use a disk on the land as it will cut up the roots and they won’t rake as goo-d. Would like to see this published in THE L. W. Meek: BUSINESS FARMER so the other farm-. ers can try it.”——Wm. Lindberg, Me- nominee County. Now isn’t that a very logical idea? I have tried, raking. up quack roots, with the ordinary rake and the teeth would not go deep enough to... do the work. One can readily understand how the mower wheels would let the teeth dig the roots right up. Of course the rake would have to be dumped by hand. I, for one, will try this out and sooner than I expect I will find use for tWo old mower wheels that I saved to “look at" when a junk dealer recently cleaned up our scrap pile. , r. ‘ Next is an uninteresting letter. This man wanted some information ' "Broadecope Farm N p ; Edited by L. VW. Hillsdale County 0 e write tor Mr. Mocks! edvioe on different problems and he is always died to glideMFi'uimpghgibenem of his wide experience without charge. Address him core of M. B. F. end you Will receive a personal reply by early, men It you are a paid-up. subscriber.) I man tells HOW/ H -1 .2 aw. :aa’viw regarding something and requested THE BUSINESS FARMER to publish it for his benefit. He did not Sign his name and the ever ready waste has- ket soon swelled with another anon- ymous letter. Your name will not be used if you so state and if you sign your name and send a stamp, your letter will be answered by mail and you will get the information much sooner than through the pub- lished article. If your letter is of general interest it may be published but your name will be with—held. I t t Burying Stone A year ago we planted about 200 fruit trees and we have just finished setting out that many more. We were fortunate in securing extra help so the- teams were kept busy fitting oat groundg etc. The setting‘was finished at noon, day before yester— day and as one of the extra men could not stay longer, he and James tried burying some large stones. They had such good success they con- tinued to work at it yesterday and will again today. They worked three- fourths of the day burying one stone. It was almost square and about six feet across it, only one corner show- ed above the ground and for seventy- five years this has been a genuine nuisance. Of course no one surmis- ed the stone was half as large as it was. Why haven’t we buried these stones before? Well, I’ll tell you. Since buying the farm a few years ago, we have been busy drawing off loose stone and those that could-be pulled with a team. From now on ' the large stones will be buried 'as‘ fast as time will let us. It certainly j is a very pleasing sight to see some j great boulder roll over into a hole ' so deep it will never be thought of 2, again. We have some brush we want - to out every year too, but the brush in fence rows doesn’t bother potato machinery like a stone in a field! So the brush are more or less ne- glected. They will get their clean up soon and perhaps some future generation that live on this place can qualify as Master Farmers. Many times the men who are the real j, masters of the farm are never known 5 as master farmers. Their grandsons will claim that distinction. - , , II II . ~ . , Hay ' Today’srmailu-bringsa letter from a . farmer up state who says his clover f A, and alfalfa meadows "are completely ' killed out. “What shall I do?" he inquires. Some others want to know about Soy-bean hay,-J millet, etc. I think I am safe in saying there never was as poor showing for hay as there ' is today. Some of our alfalfa has died in the last two weeks. A mixed meadOW’we had planned on for this year is entirely dead. We will pl’ant (Continued on Page 24) ' {. 4 Where Our Readers Live a Haven't you a picture of your home or farm buildings that we can print under this heading? Show the other members of The Business Farmer's large family where you live. Kodak lctures are all right if the details show up well. Do not send us the negatives. Just a can print. m county,” writes Mr. and" lies. "Heu' v. _ ‘ «‘2‘... , r h | ilhll(wdepm:'.::: 1. $53.: letters are 'eultelile for on. If your v we and send publication or not.) to from our “Normand lull ubllsh those on sub- ou agree or do not hteml . roe with what I w it n Ind published in T. The editor is sole- Judge at to whether IS.-ELECTOR WHO NEGLECTS TO . VOTE A GOOD CITIZEN? a EAR EDITOR:—-—The duty of 'the elector to cast an intelligent and helpful ballot whenever theflml portunity is presented cannot be too , strongly impressed, the surprising and regrettable fact being revealed that but. little more than one-half of the electors cast a ballot whenever the'opportunity is presented and this neglect of a plain duty bids ill for the State and nation. If we but reflect and realize what it cost the patriots of the American Revolution to free'this country from the British misrule it could not fail, it would seem, to emphasize to every elector his and her duty in using themelpful ballot which “Executes a freeman's will as lightning does the will of God.” Consider if we may the intense sufiering of the Continental Army under Washington passing the terri- ble winter at Valley Forge with a scarcity of food and clothing and of the 11,000 men, 3,000 were placed in the hospital. History tells us that the neglect of the ballot box has in past ages caused recourse to the terrible cartridge box and may this sad fate never befall our dear country. Most surely is it the positive duty of every qualified elector to inform himself as to the merits of those questions that are to be determined by the intelligent use of the ballot and then determine that he will no fail hereafter in doing his plain duty in this'important matter. We sometimes hear it said, "My ballot will not efiect the result” and this is used as an excuse for the neglect of one’s duty but it will not ‘ avail. ‘A close observer of condtions has asserted that a person may be a good neighbor and possess many good qualities but if he neglects his ‘duty in the use of the ballot he can- not justly be considered a good cit— izen. ' jority decides but this cannot be ob- tained, unless the ballot is made use of to give expression thereto. Let us consider for a moment the condi- tion of the poorer classes in the na- tions of Europe and then contrast our own condtions in this country with its freedom and its «many bless- ings and which can be maintained only as we, “The People,” perform faithfully our duty in giving effective expression to our desires through the proper use of the effective ballot.— J. T. Daniells, Clinton County. MORE ABOUT BEANS EAR EDITORz—After (reading an article in your good paper of April 28th heading, “What the Neighbors Say,” entitled, “Price of Beans," I wish to announce that there is a. farmer up in Gratiot county that has a standing offer of a five—pound bag of candy‘ to give if any one will really answer this art- icle referred to by the writer of the above article, entitled “Farm Relief” which appeared in the April 14th is— sue of M. B. F. We still have the bag of candy and from the stack of .letters I have on my desk, received from real d'irt farmers from all over the state of Michigan, this article went home. ‘ ‘ Now I don’t think any morer’men- tion should be made of the good Gov- ernor as no thinking farmer will be- lieve that he had anything to do in v the matter.‘ Neither 'did‘ "the State .. . Commissioner of Agriculture. But nevertheless “the nigger" is still “in ‘ the wood pile.” Last fall, after returning from an extended trip all through Wisconsin . primarily of looking over .beans, I. went into a local elevator and saw th‘eseposters. .Of” course I took issue with Mr. Elevatcrman and he”, in order to buy beans and back ~ I 'h'isi~;cohtentioas. produgednhefnsual . «circular‘ietterwfrom-the big. iobbers 'whichhwere vervbearish. This game price poster up er cent of the- thil: .55, itali- r :99 and W1“! .. ’th doe; at farmers, together with the other pressure that was brought to bear. I have read some of these circular letters lately. What a different tone tothem. I may say that I was in the elevator business for two years some years back and have grown beans in Michigan for 33 years so am' interested. Who is this bean com— mittee anyway? Have they been ap- pointed by the real b'ean growers of the State? How can they be when we have no bean growers-organiza— tion, either in name or fact. Is it. not about time the bean growers of Michigan really form a bean growers ._ e. acnones coiorado- bean, p 11046 6 t0 g , 11} near as inayb organiZation and upon receipt of enough, letters on this subject and that they would like to 'see a real bean growers organization I will have the plans and data printed in THE BUSINESS FARMER.—-C. E. Ack- erman,’ Ex-M-gr. Mich Sugar Beet . Growers Ass’n, Shiawassee County. MRXFOSDICK Is RIGHT EAR EDITORz—I was readingin M. B. F. what-Mr. Fosdick said about the mail routes and I think it is very" true as I have gone one mile a day for my mail for 11 years, and as I take a daily paper I must go every day. Think they should deliver to all boxes. There are three houses on this mile and I think the mailman could make it in 15 minutes. We would certainly like , _ the 001? I have all the. data for .the organization of such an * n d to ‘a‘inh ‘ . hecould not make it in winter.——0_. Hansen, Montcalm County. ’, . MAKING BUSINESS PAY A motorist got stuck in a mudh‘ole near a'little Michigan town and while he was trying to‘get out a. small boy with a team of horses appeared. "I’ll haul yer out fer three dollarg mister,’ ’said the boy. “Alright,” said the motorist, and after the job was done and the money paid he wanted to know if many got stuck there. “Oh I have to pull out about 12 ever! day,” was the boy’s reply. “Does it keep you busy night and day?” ' questioned the motorist. “Pretty. much so," answered the boy. “I'm hauling ’em out durin' the day and at night I haul water to fill the hole." SHE \VON’T GROW OLD ’ Jones was inviting one of his fellow! "Be sure v "It is to celebrate 7 workers to a party at his home. and come," he said. the 12th anniversary of my wife’s 30th birthday.” In a republic the will of the ma- ' and;Michigan, made. for the purpose , these ' was fibrked :11 fall on the farmers _ , at. ' . ‘ ' a9 I? 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These Case Tractor. two big items of cost, which are almost wholly within your control, can be cut to the bone with a_ Case tractors are built to outwork and outlast all others, and to give the lowest cost per year of service. A better engine, a highly developed fuel system and a transmission of steel‘cut gears on roller bearings are responsible for the remarkable economy of these tractors. "The reputation of Case tractors is backed by 86 years of success in building power farming ma- chinery of outstanding quality and service to the user. All the benefits of this experience—power, economy, durability, a Wide range of usefulness and more profit in farm work are yours when you farm with a Case tractor. Mail the coupon today. J. l. Case'l’hreshing Machine Co., Inc. Racine Wisconsin ' NOTICE—Our plows and barrows are NOT the Case plows and borrows made bylhe ( . “it; CW» One or more of these highly valuable books may be obtained by return- ing this c n, or writing. . If record book u wmted please m- dicate make, size and age of tractor J. I . Case Plow Work: Co. @4th D Modern Tractor E] Better Farming with Better Tractors.) ‘ E-106 owned. El, Tractor Owner’s Record Book. Name J Address ,, B-RY ASKETS $6.75 per 1000 in 10,000 Lots $7.00 per 1000 in 1,000 Lots $4.00 per 500 in F. 0. B. Cars, Augusta, Mich. ‘ Write us for descriptive Price List of Quality Packages AUGUSTA BASKET COMPANY 500 Lots Augusta, Michigan . m. fnaiugu” w Thou-1a no charge clove a personal reply by me "mew" ‘ ‘ 7m" 3" .iogbth-"sgrvloe 1f ism-1’ suhsrmk‘m '1' 11‘: 5: inc in orchard. There defiance and you will re- , V POQR OLD BEN DAVIS HE. Ben Davis apple and the Ford car are’alike in one respect. Both are the butt of many jokes and humorous stories. Here is on the Ben Davis told by Prof. Dar- " . row of the Con- necticut A. g r i - cultural College ' while at South Haven, Michigan recent- ly. A certain horticultural ex- pert boasted of his ability to ‘ identify any ap- ' ple variety by the senses of touch and taste alone. To ’ his ability to per- , ‘form this won-’ der he was first blindfolded. Then one apple after anothergwas handed to him, and, sure- enough, he could identify them all merely by the senses of taste and touch. Then a practical joker prepared a smooth round piece of cork about the size of an apple. Over this dummy 3. bit of apple juice was poured and it was then handed to the blind—folded ex- pert. The expert tasted the cork several times, and a. puzzled expres- sion appeared on his face. Suddenly he smiled and said, “You can’t feel me. .This is a Ben Davis, but it is the best Ben Davis I ever tasted!" Herbert anzixer CUT OUT OLD CANE§ Last spring I set out some rasp- berry plants. I notice recently you said to cut out the old canes after harvest. Do they grow new canes every year for fruiting? What kind of fertilizer could I cultivate in this spring for raspberries, also straw— berries? Have no stable manure—- R. de Boer, Missaukee County. ES the old raspberry canes al- ways die after they profiuce their crop and the sooner they are cut out after harvest the better. The fresh young shoots which come up during the summer are next year’s fruit producers. The best time to fertilize strawberries for fruit production is late in the sum- mer or early in the tall. Sprinkle sulphate of ammonia lightly on top of ground between the rows being careful not to get any on the leaves, as it will burn“ This treatment will give the plants big crowns and lots of strength to grow a good crop the following spring. Spring application of fertilizer might be of considerable help to a newly set patch to give it a good start. In such a case a small pinch of fertilizer around each plant soon after planting will help. 7 Most raspberry growers enrich their soil with manure before plant- ing and then depend on clean culture to keep the ground in good condition. However if you wish to try some fer- tilizer we would suggest a small handful of nitrate of soda( or sul- phate of ammonia) around each one ‘ speaking ‘ test. ,A, > ,1- plantpsarly in the spring. We would also suggest that you leave a few I-L'? plants unfertilized'vfor comparison, ' ,. to determine whether it pays to use ' fertilizers on your soil’for raspber- ries. For raspberries and also fer strawberries it is well to remember that nothing is so important as clean culture. “Tillage is manure." FERTILIerG, GRAPES I have some grapes which I set out . _ 7 two years agobut they don't seem ' ' to grow as well‘as I think they ought » to. Is there any fertilizer, manure or anything I~ can put on them to make than; growl—W. W., Oakley, Mich. . I . . HE best fertilizer for grapes is : barnyard manure. Where the ' ' vines are making a. weak growth ; the manure can be applied in quite liberal quantities. The next best soil ; treatment, and this is the one used . by most commercial growers, is sul- phate of. ammonia (or nitrate ol‘. , soda) applied broadcast early in the ‘ spring, and a cover crop sowed late ' in July and plowed under early the following spring. Apply the fertil— v izer on top of the ground about the time the buds begin to swell in the spring using about 150 to 200 pounds per acre. ' » PLANNING ORCHARD For premanent trees in our orch- ' ard we are planning 4 rows Spys, 1 ., row Greening, 1 Kink and Steel Beds, 1 Grimes and W. Banana, 1 DeliciOus and a. few trees of tall and summer apples; eight rows in all. After ., removing our Wagner fillers will we have the right varieties to se- cure good blossom pollination? We have excellent storage and want to grow only varieties that can be stor- ~ed from January Ito April 1; just several summer and fall Varieties for home use. Our plan is to sell to nearby markets when apples are in prime condition. What planting dis- tance would you recommend? Spys in this district grow too large; about ‘ 30 foot spread or more. Any sug— gestion you might make will be ap- preciated—A. R., Tuscola County. HE group of varieties which you ’ mentioned should take care of] the pollination problem very : nicely and should also provide a supply for local market throughout I the winter. A distance of forty feet should do pretty well for the perman— ent- trees with the fillers between. Some varieties, such as the Grimes, may not need quite so much space but as you are using fillers it would be a good idea to get the permanents plenty far enough apart. Don’t know as we can make any further suggestions as to varieties. You have picked them pretty well for your pur- pose. If you could find room for a. few McIntosh you probably would not re- gret having planted them. They would ripen ahead of any on your list but are very fine for local mar- ket. People like their flavor. I \ HERE’S HOW pom/loner [Men SHHPWNG HOG? ARE YE m’ in bat weal/zer- To CKYCH um H06 ,Pwmm? LOADING—CAREFULLY W ITH AS LITTLE EXCITEMENT A5 POSSIBLEN ~ ~ ~ NH! I Wet them down we" WET SAND m A CAR on. TRUCK ‘ MAKES A 6000 550 ~~ ~ \ I n I - .. //,////// fly \\ ' i '1 WAT A SWELL Ransom ” I , STURNED 001' 1'3; _ 5 MAKE were cusromses SLEEP ON WIT“ SAND; TH“ wom nevus“ . NO Men‘s o'MY Business: To Avoid Losses When Shipping Hogs IF .ifiiéflgg WILL KEEP HOGS COOL ALI. NIGHT Dmux n! e: mnemem— Tom mow YE MAY 3: A H‘AM SANDWlCH‘. _ ?', vaults Aemhjequou'tt mm am 0W , sum 93 Ice ) 0 THE Coot AIR or S'CENDS‘ By_Ray Inman AND KEEPSHOGS COMFORTABLE. [Asmuee AMOUNT WILL 00 m TRU CK] . \ ; ormmsevoo\~\ ' W'ELLMIELer MOST muses-mac mean; .moeeo! l ‘ ..;. Relay League was held in Lans- f AMATEUR RADIO If , a , HEseventh annual Michigan Con- vention oi! the American Radio ing, April 27 and 28. About a hun- dred members from all parts of Mich— igan and some from distant states were in attendance. Technical ses- » v sions, local in- spection trips, a. smoker, ’ and a banquet kept the visitors very busy. The causual ob- server noticed two _ things in which this one (littered ‘ v from the average v run 0 f conven- tions.‘ The first was th e great _ range of ages, 3. K. Osborn boys of h i g h school age or younger mingling tree- ]! with grey haired men who appear to be nearing their three score and - ten. The second was the carrying of whistles on which the members kept up a peep—peeping of call sig- nals, greetings, and jests in the tele- q‘aph code of dots and dashes. A Probably Mr. Average Citizen wonders what amateur radio is and what reason there is for its existence. A person who operates a radio trans- mitting and receiving station tor communication with other similar stations merely for pleasure and without pecuniary interest is an ama— teur. There are about 16,000 ama- ‘teur operators licensed by the United States government. The majority of these are boys of high school, age. A large share of those between the ages of 18 and 35 are enlisted in army, naval, or aviation reserve units and are supplied by the government with training and technical informa- tion which will enable them to be of great service, in time of war or. other- national crisis. +~ Wherever flood or fire takes down the communication lines amateur radio stands ready and in many re- cent disasters it has been the only means of communication with the outside world for days at a time. One of the amateurs' outstanding characteristics is their sense of duty and responsibility. Moreover, the turn of mind which urges them to go into highly technical work just for the fun they get out of it enables ‘ them to mee‘t an emergency and keep their stations going under conditions which might make a merely paid op- erator give up. In, many sections of the country the railroads have or- ganized amateur stations for emerg- ency communication chains and drills are carried on in which imaginary trains are dispatched and official mes— sages are handled by the amateur chain. To amuse themselves the amateurs “handle traflic”. as they can it. Per- sonal messages betwen friends and relatives are shot back and forth across the country. Most of them are relayed many times and some go astray, but the ones that reach their destinations bring a warmth and thrill that does not come with com- mercial telegrams. The American Radio Relay League is the amateurs’ organiza- tion; It develops routes for‘ the ef- ficient handling of messages; it pub— lishes a,‘monthly magazine, “Q S T,” which is a gold mine of technical in- formation; it- conducts a secret so- ciety for those who like that sort of thing; but most important of all, it brings all these American amateurs together in the solution of their common problems. and instills in them that fundamental principle of good citizenship, that the desires of the few must be, sacrificed "for the good of the many. 11E COULD FIND filEM ' x, The farmer’s son had_'graduated from ‘ oollege‘with high honors but he had never ' » able to find out just what these in. The time to dig potatoes want hand and the farmer thought his '- sun might help. However, when the idea “was W “W's”, ‘ «lactic m '- beue, than limo muscles when it com: The [Electric ’Mill ‘Savesd _ wMflcage and Money. , T SEEMS ’a small thing to haul feed to the grist mill for grinding and to bring it back again. But mileage means money to the farmer—- it is one of the biggest elements in farming costs. A small motorized grinder will keep the feed bin filled almost automatically. And this is just one way in which G-E motors, control, and other elec- tric equipment are saving money on well—man- aged farms. For only as the farmer’s own time is set free, can the improvements on which his future profits depend be carried out. Farmers who know electric equipment look upon the G-E monogram as a mark of dcpcndability/ on electric devices. Ask Your Power Company If your farm is on or near an electric power line, ask the power company for a copy of the new G-E Farm Book which explains more than 100 uses for electricity on the farm. ' GENERAL ELECTRIC “THE FABI PAPER 0F SEIVIGE" That is our slogan. if you do not take advantage of this tree Dervito you are missing something. The Business Farmer. Mt. Clemens. Mich. , Hooves. Coughs. Condlilolh r .. or. Worms. Muslin! cost. Two can! Monetary ior Haves or money back. $1.25 ‘ pet can. Denial or by mail. u . The Newton Romed c a. \ y °I m' P for houses. out“. In“ Tel-do- Ohio. Bo: ,. x'nnteod to give sntmiacficxon or money k. $1.10 Box Sufficient for ordinarg cases. Mineral Remedy Go.,460 Fourth Ave., Pitts u SPEAK A GOOD W08 53233133333??? lilfié‘f’; £303.33)??? Made in U. S.A. Look for this Trade Mark Accept no other. Experience has prover: iueficieacy in veterinary I Entirely different in design- vasd'y home: '31 performance. Driver sits behindsettcrs. floating me— uniform certain. ) counter-irritant or blister. Pehetrafing,sooihingan LAWRENCEWILLIAMS .. LCTOBY_B Gather”? erlilethir men: :m.‘m .,, ., .. ., , m “a “ 3' r ' v is. ~. V C .3. «4‘. 'fi . i s},- m. [1'3 3?? - ii I.) :fi. 'FROM seen _' quT WAS .. 0 ._ A #4.. . Photo taken on farm of I. C. Seabrook, Rock'ville, S. C. DIPDUS T treatgc! seed yielded 26 bushels more per acre than some seed not treated. _ Increase Your l’otato Yield :24.“ ., . . - A ‘ 15 to 25 Bushels- per Acre~ ' with This Instantaneous Dip fl ; Treat your seed potatoes as fast as you can scoop them up. Just dip them in DIPDUST solution and out again—all ready to plant. DIPDUST protects the seed and insures a heavy, profitable I yield. It is much more effective than the old fashioned “two hour soak” treatment—besides there is not the slightest danger of injuring the sprouts or even cut seed. After one trial of DIPDUST you will never again waste two hours treating seed potatoes or spend two weeks worrying about your stand. Compare this New Treatment with the older ones: THE NEW WAY Dipdust Organic Mercury Disinfectant 1. Requires less than 1 minute. One man can easily treat from 200 to 400 bushels of potatoes per day. 2. Can be used on cut or sprouted ’ seed without the slightest injury. 3. After cutting, protects the cut surfaces from seed—rotting organ- isms in the soil. This insures a bet- ter stand of stronger plants. 4. Controls surface-borne diseases, such as Rhizoctonia, scab and black-' leg. 5. Improves the stand and growth of the plants, and thus increases the yield 10 to 20%. GUARANTEE Plant a few acres of DIPDUST treated seed in al- ternate rows with untreated seed. If, at digging time, you are not eat- isfied, return the empty DIPDUST can to us and we will refund price paid. quality crop. per acre. THE OLD WAY Formaldehyde or Corrosive Sublimate 1. Require from 11/2 to 2 hours. One man can treat only froni 50 to 75 bushels per day. 2. Can not be used on cut or sprout- ed seed without injury. 3. Before cutting, give' no protec— tion ,to the cut surfaces. The seed frequently decays in the ground before the young plants get started. 4. Although effective against Rhiz— octonia, and scab, do not control black-leg. 5. Frequently decrease the stand, and therefore the yield, to a serious extent. One pound treat: 1510 20 baffle/.7 of seed potatoes“. Treat your Corn and Vegetable Seeds too You can now also disinfect your seed corn and vegetable seeds with DIPDUST and increase your yield by preventing many of the diseases which cause poor germination, weak, spindly plants, and poor Simply use as a dust treatment. easily and quickly applied and costs but a few cents One~pound of DIPDUST will treat six bush— els of seed corn, or from six to eight bushels of vegetable seed. It is The Buyer Company, Inc” Agricultural Dept, 1 17 Hudson Street, New York, N. Y. D! PDUST 4 ounces - 50 cents 1 pound - $1.75 5 pounds - $8.00 . 5 MU §1§$E—TH 13 YEARS .OF STEADY ' GROWTH $5, 000, 000 PAID in CLAIMS ASSETS OVER $900,000 See our agent—- PLEASE MENTION -' THE BUSINESS FARMER .' WHEN WRITING To A n v E R 'r l S E R S ‘4 Wisconsin Dairy Land In up er ‘Wisconsin, the best‘ dairy an’d‘aeneral crop a te in the Union... where the cow is queen. r The 800 Line Railwa is selling out over land in the rapidly growing airy sections at low prices. Liberal contracts, fifteen years to pay. Ask for booklet 50 and about homeseekers rates. mus. runsrou, soo Luis av..v Ml . . Minnesota, > ing? the harvest; The thought and when ‘ (I! Werner and he wl If you are a pale-up subscriber.) d TEXT: “He that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.” Proverbs 11:18. N its/front cover page is a pictor- ial display of a vigorous vegeta- tive life. But the mother at the center catches one’s eye; She is matronly attractive as she sits knit- ting in her easy chair. But look! She wears on her head a little white cap; a mark of piety and purity. What ,meaning could this have in a. seed—catalog? Was it a guarantee that the seeds advertised were good , and true to name? Perhaps. But our text directs us to a catalog that advertises other incorruptible seeds. God guarantees the seeds in the Book of Proverbs; seeds’ of obed- ience, purity, temperance, industry, love, justice, helpfulness, and the fear of Jehovah. These all are put into one packet and labeled seeds of “righteousness.” They are especially important for your sake, John and Mary. This is springtime. Because it is, father and mother are engaged in so‘wing the fields and gardens. It is a seasonal duty. It must be done to get the seasonal-reward; the harv- est. God has so arranged it. But, young friends, she has also brought your lives under the dominion of cer- tain seasonal demands. He has given each one of you a fresh springtime for sowing. Generally speaking,'what you sow during this vernal season, during the days of childhood and youth, determines the harvest of aft- er years. Only day before yesterday a sixteen year old lad sat in my study bewailing his fate. This boy has dropped out of high school, out of Sunday School, spends some time at odd jobs of work, and at other times is with the booze and cigarette gang. We tried to have him see his after- man; to see himself walking by ten years from now. You can see him too. Isn’t it too bad? “The fear of Jehovah is the begin- ning of knowledge." This is the key that opens our catalog. It is‘ found in the beginning chapter. Young souls, use it. Are you beginning right? Are you conscious of God? Do you reverence him? just follow your impulses? One of the boys of our community did this. He was driving recklessly and killed a man who could not escape his car. He just followed his impulse. Yes- terday he was on trial for murder. So much for Godless living. You can- not help feelings from coming, but if you will sow the good ones they will grow up and choke out the bad. Another young man calls on the writer occasionally. He is poor and hardworking, but climbing. Walter is a genuine Christian. He is de- veloping, a character of extreme beauty and strength. But so can you. Your hearts are now plastic and fertile. Yet this has the danger— ous alternative just mentioned. Con- sciously or unconsciously, you are engaged iii-filling out the beginning pages of life. What are you writ- It is hard to erase the bad. What are you sowing? You cannot gather up the tares. If you do not sow righteousness now, you may nev- er do it, and that would be over- whelming disaster. But should you wait until later you cannot sow near- lyso well as now. “Youth is life’s seed-time” said our own-Longfellow. Ask dad why his habits are not better. He will tell you he did not begin right. The tracks of a heeda- less boyhood were followed too long. And the more he trod them the hard- er the pathway became; but the eas- ier to walk. And now the manner of his life is fixed. What kind of habits are you sowing, young friends? Be sure theylwill fruit aft- er their kind. And that is your char- acter, good or bad. That you are the maker of your after—self is reason enough for you to begin carefully, and to continue carefully. This is the law thatdad applies in securing- a crop. . He is careful about fresh, fertile soil, ‘good seed,-day—by-d-ay watching and cultivation, and‘then \ . A= ' there ll an questionsweuardlng rollolous'matun you would mi . {I be pleased to serve you‘ wlthout charge. A goersonelergllrwevrll? bar'slefntlllo RV?" seeds of sin your way. Or, do you ~ , fairs, but ping pan. ‘ a time the worries of mindranod body. ,. of every day from sowing to' gath- ‘ ering is shown in the ultimate crop. In like manner is your character formed. ‘All thoughts and deeds are found in the final structure. The smallest things mar or. help. The print of a. little foot can be seen in the cement walk at the writer’s back door. Some, little one wander»- ed there when the walk was new and impressionable. Who knows wheth- er the little tracks" Will ever be erased? So, little fleeting things will be recorded in the final testimony of life. . “Hath a sure reward", Boys and girls, the harvest is inevitable; some- kind. This should challenge the best. in you. We cannot escape reaping; and too, the reaping of what we have sown. There is ‘a lot of mystery in this but we have found it to be' sure. It is a law both in the realms of na- ture and of character. You are pre- eminently in the springtime of life. Dad and mother are in the reaping time. Of course, they are the best folks in the world, yet they will te you they are reaping some bitt fruit. Ask them why. They would fain change many past things if they could. But Time has painted their picture on the canvas of years; and there it is. Your picture is being painted now. So be careful of your pose. You surely want your portrait attractive with lines of honesty, pur- ity, and holy purpose. These charact- eristics grow bigger as'you grow old- er. Lastly, you see, you are en- larged into a vivid likeness of past years. God has put you into a fair world and means that you shall get joy out of it. But do not be insensible to the adverse Winds” that blow their The weed seeds that blow about the farm makes your father uneasy. But he conquers them thru intelligent and well-directed efiort. Now, you must do just this thing or the world ,will give you back kill—joys. Trust in Jesus who conquered the world. Cru- sade for him and thus be ready when your sheaf is gathered in. MUSINGS OF A PLAIN FARMER By A. P. BALLARD WAS out browsing around in the snow this April morning. V'ery unseasonable weather. It has changed from terrible to worse. # 3| it . Seems the elements themselves have .turned the back of their hands to the down—trodden agriculturist; or dirt farmer; or grass root farmer; or what have you. ' # O t Even old Sol conceals himself he- hind a thick bank of gray clouds. it 0 =0! I am anxious to be about my af- instead I am walking around aimlessly. Mumbling to my- self. . C t Mrs. B. says I've got the whines. But its not a very pleasant thought to pull up next Novemberwithout a farthing to grease your fist. * t * Perhaps it will warm up soon. Michigan climate is noted for its stunts. . .t C II I must keep my faith and my mind and try to avoid a collision with a. fence post in my bewilderment. By so doing I might throw myself out of gear and become unfit, for work when the ground is ready. a: t a: , It is useless to try, to rush nature. We always get a thro‘w back. ‘ . ex - Perhapsit wouldbe’ well for me to munch a raisincookie and drink a beaker of Holstein milk just placed before me by the Queen of the drip- And retire and release for ’ «fit-Sign 1.3.3:“?- .:I'mo_vln‘ as Spring Water in hi I: ’ I 1n almanac county. ‘ ' well h M. S. C. No Longer Makes Culture ;, this department some time ago I published the information that alfalfa and clover cultures, for . g‘the inoculation of seed, could be ob— i tained from the Bacteriology Dept., Michigan S t a t e College, E a s t Lansing. The cost of these cultures was twenty-five ‘cents each~ and one culture was sufficient to in-' o c u l a t e one bushel of seed. A few days after this article ap- peared in print I received infor- mation/from the college through one, of their bulletins that the Bacteriology Dept., on ac- count of lack of space and insufii— cient help, would discontinue the culture manufacture which they had carried on for a period of about twenty years. I was sorry to see this service to the farmers of Michigan discontinued, but it has been taken up by the Edwards Laboratory, 729 West 10 a ~St., Lansing, Mich., and cultures may be secured at that ad— dress. ' ' In as much as the state manufac- tured the cultures and sold‘them at cost, the price is now higher, fifty cents per culture, because they are manufactured by a commercial firm, which of course must make a profit. The Edwards Laboratory is recom- mended by the Bacteriology Depart- ment and farmers may feel sure of securing good cultures at this new address. They ‘may also be secured from your county agents and some seed stores handle them on a non- profit plan. A few weeks ago I was in'Hillsdale, Michigan, and a seed store there was selling cultures for twenty-five cents each. I found out however that he had sent to the ex- periment station at Urbana, 111., and secured the cultures when the experi- V. 0. Braun a ment station at Michigan State Col- lege discontinued making them. It A t t Signs In a recent issue of M. B. F. I read a short article on what sign of the moon to plant potatoes in order to insure a bountiful harvest. I do not remember the author’s name and I hope he will not hold any offense when. I take issue with him. Every man, has a right to his own opinion, but I teach in my agricultural classes that the old, beautiful, romantic moon which we all love, has no ef- fect on production of crops. Neither do I believe that you can discover a well with a peach twig or cure rheu- matism by carrying a horse chestnut in your pocket, nor do I believe that there are ghosts in a cemetery. Last summer“ my brother and I, just for sport, pitched our tent in a cemetery in Idaho for a night and never a " w‘hite sheet did we spy. There are other kinds of signs however that I think We ought to observe more carefully and those are the ones which read: Stop; slow curve: and drive carefully; which are posted along our highways. I al— ways impress upon my economics class the loss in wealth of cars and lives which results from not observ- ing these kinds of signs. A . t t :5: Soy Beans for Hay Several inquiries have come to me regarding Soy Beans as a crop for hay. This important crop ranks high as a soil b’uilder and is gaining favor as an emergency hay crop. Its acre— age has increased as fast as any crop recently introduced in the last few years, an increase of 35 per cent in 1926 and nearly‘ doubled in 1927. ‘ Soy Bean hay has about the same feeding value as alfalfa hay and is handled in harvest in about the same‘ manner. Its chief draw back is that it is difficult to handle as a hay with our , present machinery, when the crop is very heavy. They shouldbe planted 'in late May or tearly June by drilling with a grain by. ' '6: ' err of egrlculturo avid"- countrz. . o ' to o P Im at any time. Just address hlm care of . w w" h ‘reply‘by early mall.) - u. our? ad opal-ates ' j drill in the rate of 11/2 to 2 bushels per acre. The varities recommended for Michigan are the Early Brown, Manchu, Wilson, and Ito San. Inoc- ulation is necessary on land where the crop has not previously been grown. They are harvested with a mower after the pods start to fill. It I! III Brood Sows I received a letter from a farmer near Saginaw a few days ago asking for information on feeding and car- ing for brood sows. He had just pur- chased six pure bred gilts and want- ed to know the best method of 'car- ing for them. I at once thought of the thirty hogs we recently sold from Spring Water Farm for $8.50 per hundred after feeding them on high thy“ p informing vice would “be to shoot them ’ and ' sell the" corn he' intended to fed .them. Upon second thought I decided to look up on how hog prices have been running in the last fifteen or twenty years and what did I discover. Mak- ing a graph of hog prices showing Ithe high and low markets I discov- ered that in 1910, 1914, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1922, 1926, were high peak prices and 1912, 1916, 1924, were low bottom prices. During the war the prices were high but at all other times low and high points occur at regular intervals of about every two years. The cycles are caused by over and under production of hogs. When the prices of hogs are high we hurry into the hog raising business. It takes about two years to secure the sows, breed them and raise the hogs to market age. When this is done the production is too great and the price falls to a low point. Then with ‘poor profits in hog raising farmers begin to get out of the business as we are now doing. This cuts down . Esteem.- -. . him". that-my ad- ~' if this farmer ' kne . ,. . , doing after all. When-everybody " else is getting out of the business he is going into it and will be at the high peak in 1930 when he has a' large number of hogs. I believe that the man who buys cheap sows within the next year and breeds them dur- ing low prices is going to ' be the fellow who can drive a new car when the 1930 model comes out. PREFERRED T0 PARK A farmer lad was rather sweet on u . 3. city girl and he was taking her for t, ride one evening. got started when she spoke up, "Don't ‘ you love driving on a night like this?" “You bet I do,” said ihe boy, “But I really prefer to park so I can give all of my attention -to it.” SEEING DOUBLE Son: “How do you tell when a man ll drunk?" Father: “See those two men over there! If you were drunk they would look liko four.” Son: “But, father, man over there.” there is only one especially ' / yet Buick clears the ruts and gives , , head- room as well ‘ Buick offers you far more than. fleet, low, dashing lines . . . It provides all of the distinction of smart, low-swung bodies by Fisher with the additional ad- vantages of generous head-room and'road-clearance. This remarkable combination of modish, graceful beauty—maxi- , mum head-room—and ability - to clear the ruts—is the direct SEDANS 31195 to 31995 1 frame. roadability. 1 ' _ SPORT MODELS 31195 to ’1525 result of the Buick double-drop This brilliant advancement, pioneered by Buick months ago, places Buick far ahead in beauty, safety and all-around 1 BUICK MOTOR COMPANY FLINT, MICHIGAN Division of General Motors Corporation COUPES 31195 to 31850 All prices f: o. b. Flint, Mich., government tax to be added. The G.M.A. C. finance plan, the most desirable, is available. \\ WHEN Benn AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT...BUICK i ~ ~ BUICK .1 " w , t. a ." WILL BUILD THEM? They had just nicely... in”: rimmed o. a. one. SATURDAY, my 12‘; 1928 _. ' THE noun Puuusmna'coaw‘mr. In. W ' the Mn m1. cums- roulqu DETROIT OFFICE—2-144 Cone «in t ' musmo OFFICE—235 s". omitgi' Ave. 'mnbedmflnlwk.ai 8t. dun fab the mama-me Fm 9rtll'io m “M y member or Agricultural masher! 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Address all letters to MT. CLEMENS. MICHIGAN Advertising Rates: 60c )er a ate l’ne. 141‘ t th ' lum inc}:i 7782t lines t3 Rho {Inigo}.s | ladratles. mes o e 09 \ n ve at: an uo on as vertlsln : We Her 3 e i 1 rates to reputable breeders of live stock ungd uoultryo: writ: km W Win k RELIABLE ADVERTISERS e not nowingl accept the advertisin t n firm who we do not] beli-ve to be thoroughly hogesta syn Should any reader ' ersqn or ave anv u f l ' t t relmblg. . _ on se or comp um agains any a - vertiser in these columns, the publisher would appreciate an im- mediate letter bringing all files to li ht. In every case when writing gay: “]_saw your advertisement in The Michigan Business farmer! It Will guarantee honest dealing. "The Farm Paper of Sergice” SETTING 'A GOOD EXAMPLE THE Muskegon County Farm Bureau has set an example that might well be followed by other county farm bureaus throughout the State of Michigan. Chicken thieves were altogether too numerous in that county in the estimation of County Agent Carl H. Knopf and the directors of the county farm bureau and they decided to do something on their own book about the matter. Of course, they appreciated what THE BUSINESS FARMER was doing and they enjoyed the cooperation of their local officials but they realized that they were going to have to do more themselves if this pest was to be done away with. One idea that ap- pealed to them was the marking of poultry and after making a thorough investigation as to the merits of various markers they decided in favor of the one we are selling, at cost, in Michigan. Their first order was for fifty and we feel con- fident that it will not be long before there will be several times that number of markers in use in Muskegon county. If they had gone no farther than this it would have been a worth’ while accomplishment but they didn’t stop here. Tile directors voted to pay a reward of twenty—five dollars to each person other than a law enforcement oflicer who fur-- I nishes information leading to the arrest and con- viction of any persons stealing poultry marked with one .of these special Muskegon county numbers. SHOW INTEREST E are very Well pleased with the way folks are responding to our Farm Home Yard Beautifying or Improvement contest. Every mail brings several application blanks and most of them are accompanied by a rough sketch of the yard and requests for suggestions. We wel- come both application blanks and the opportunity to assist. How about your entering the contest? Complete details and an application blank ap- peareddn our April 28th issue. If you have mis— laid your copy you can send in your application in a letter and we will see that a blank is made out. Details will he gladly mailed to any who overlooked them in our last issue. a LIVING WITH THE CORN BORER OT even the most optimistic of our entomol- ogists appear to believe that we will be able to get entirely rid of the European Corn Borer for many years to come, if \ever, but they do not feel that it means the doom'o-f America’s ‘ corn crop. America has grown corn since its earliest history and it will continue to grOW it as long as this old world continues to exist and we have our four seasons with plenty of~ sunlight, but it will be grown differently in the future than it has been in the past. The clean—up work which is playing such a big part in our fight against the pest today will continue to play a big ‘ part in the success‘of our‘corn growing. More 6‘ r for thcci‘rrmr‘sperian of on page three: by H. T(3. , hither. .e‘rxtension special- in at M. a. C. discusses From it you can learn the 'varieti'os; recommended for your part of fheState. ; -- ' ‘ BUYING, BABY omens .. o FAB "this year the baby chick soason has been a most unsatisfactory one to/both hatcherymen and farmers alike. ' ' Weather can be blamed for practically'all of the trouble. Hatches are poot‘and orders far‘ from plentiful when temperatures are low. Most farm- ers are unprepared to take care' of chicks when the weather is cold and many of them decided. to put ofl ordering until they were sure it. was going to stay, warm. Others have held off, waiting for bargain prices which usually come late in- the season. As a result hatcherymen, have been far from pleased with this year’s business to date, and if it does not improve shortly many of. the large producers ofrbaby chicks tell us they intend to shut down. Some have all ready set their last hatch. They'do not intend to make many bargain prices this year because too many of them lost money last year at it. So if you want to buy some baby chicks you better be ordering them soon, otherwise you may find you will not be able to get just what you want. VERY MUCH WORTH WHILE T ISN’T‘very often that we take space on this I page to talk about Mrs. Annie Taylor and her work because wehave found the lady always ready and capable to handle her own work very satisfaétorily without any assistances iihatsoever from the men folks on M. B. F., but we do want to mention and comment on two things she is doing which we think ought to interest the men as well as the" women. Perhaps many men are already familiar with both of them, because we have a sneaking idea that the readers of the Farm Home page are not all women, at least the cor- respondence Mrs. Taylor gets would indicate that. One is the community clubs she is helping to organize in several parts of the State. It. happens that the membership of «most of these clubs so far has been confined to the women folks, but we cannot see any reason why they should con- tinue to be that way. Why shouldn’t. the men take an active part in them? The women will be glad to have them, we feel sure. Certainly a good community club is worth while in any neighborhood. Everybody connected with it benefits in more ways than one and it makes the community a better place in which to live. If any of you are interested in forming a club or im- proving the one you already have, get in touch with Mrs. Taylor; she will be glad to do all she can to help you. ' . Another thing, she recently asked the women to send in letters about happy marriages. We read ab'outfio many divorces in the newspapers that "we are inclined to believe that there is no such thing as a happy marriage, but she declares there is and the letters she is receiving indicate that there are many farm women in Michigan who agree with her. How about tho men? There are many men living on farms in Michigan who are happily married. Mrs. Taylor would like to have them write in also, because she wants to have both sides of. the houses present their “cases.” OUR STATE POLICE E have before us a letter from Commissioner Oscar G. 013nm. of the Department of Public Safety, in which he states, “I wish to inform you that during the last few months we have had all the officers in the Department go through an advanced schooling at East Lansing. Particular emphasis was placed on complaints from farmers, farm organizations, your publica- tion, étc., that these should be given immediate attention.” ‘ . During the nearly tWO years period in which- we have been carrying on a fight against rural thievery we have always found the State Police willing and ready to cooperate with us. We have referred many complaints to them and they have sent out special officers to investigateiand offer assistance. This specialtraining will perhaps fit the men even better than they previously were to take care of Complaints. Call oii them if’,your \ -w' Cold,“ local officers can not give you the desired service. ' I: cw l “ HAT we need,” can my New York friend, “is for our arguments to end. I find that" you’re a decent guy, I can’t dislike. you if I’d try, you’ve tolling thing‘s} ought to how about how can and Satan grow; when you bu raised them,» I'll agree. you ought to'gfl: some pay, by gee. The way to care tor your surplus is not. to sit around and cuss about the predatory rich who skin you qut of products Which you’ye toiled and smut around to raise. If you'd make money from your make, let’s' get togeiher on a plum and solve the problem it we can.” ‘1 Boys I, “If ov’ryone would be as liberal as you. by gee. we'd git together [not enough and mark“ all our surplus stufl‘. Us {armors back there in “the sticks ain’t anarchists or Bolsheviks, we don't wan’t nothin’ by; a. chance to put some money In , our pants. Us farmers like «or profit too, and while we ain't no snort as you at playh' on tho stock axe-hangs, our whiskers ain‘t so till .1 mange. M ain’t no boy-ood- in our hair, and you win find. that we play some. We don‘t no one, allwc ask is that you nudes-tendon: task and when we ask for nonletth that you don’t. oppose us and stand pat, but {collie that up toms too need privileges as wall as you.” So we shook hands on it aird than we WEI“. to phyln’ so]! again! ~ PETER PmW’S mm - It’s funny how a few days of warm, sunshiny weather will change a fellers outlook. ' ~ “Every. dog has his day," they say. Well, I guess Congress figured it was about time for the Corn Borer- to have his so they didn’t get us any money for clean—up work this spring. High winds carry the corn borer moths and do much to spread the infestation. With the help of Congress they ought to cover a lot of new ground this year. ' ‘ - They say Senator Couzens voted for the Kc- Nary-Haugen bill when it came before the Senate the other day. Well, he knows how it-gooofio farm at a loss ’causc his Wabeek Farms, near Pontiac, cost. him around $35,000 a year to’run. / There are over six hundred thousand 4-H mem— bers in this here country of ours that are takin' the joy out of life for some of Its/moss that stick to the old ways of doin’ thing and claim they're the best. Our advice on agrumltanl mat-a ' ters ain’t bein' asked any more. Ever hear this one? A colored man was brought into police court and fined for hittin’ his wife in the face. The next day he was tellin’ a friend about it. “From now on All ain’t goin’ to do no mo’ hittin’,” he said. “N6, Sah, now when mah wife zasperates me Ah’m gwine“ to kick'er an’ kick’er good——den,she cain’t show it to de Jedgo." Aug. 3-4.——-Tour of Michigan State Horticult- ural Society. ' . ‘ . ,. Sept. 2—8.4—Michigan State Fair. Detroit. M10!!- 1, l i . Oct. 30—Nov. 2.~—'x_fiopo' Michigan Potato Show. ' Gaylord, Mich. fl 1 , .Nov. 7-10.—Greeniville’ Potato .SrhOW". Green- ville, Mich. _ ' . V .. . - 3 Nov. 14:16.—chstoi‘n l wagon-339mm Big. Rapids, vi" -_ .\Y‘- '----..i'.‘.........‘-* if“; .h m» j a. ’ r , r , e Invent t - glued letter. "I: free .133 - indolent him or doom: CHICAGO AUCTION v.5; - ' JOBBE , _ SHORT article regarding the Chi. ' ‘ ‘ ago Auction Jobbers appeared in the April 28th issue. It will“ be remembered that the post afloe charged them with being fraudulent- and refused to deliver mail to them. The following regarding the ner- chandise they sold is taken from the ” fraud order: ‘ ‘ * “A large quantity of so-called Iner— chandise has» been submitted by per- sons dealing with Boliyn purm‘hto the above quoted circular matter and the some is now in evidence More me. there carefully examined this. alleged merchandise and Iinditto be practically worthless. It is for the most part soiled, torn. and not only unsaleable but mm Its condition is such as possibly to en- danger the health at persons touch- ing it. ' “The rugs represented as having been ‘thoroughly W’ are in tact extremely dirty, the overcoats al- leged to have been ‘cleaned and pleased,’ and ‘not in need of repairs' are in fact soiled, unpressed and torn. The shoes represented as being . ‘good as new,’ have large holes in the soles, broken uppers, and are soiled with wear. 'In many instances a miscellaneous assortment of worth- less junk in no way resembling the articles ordered is sent remitters. Mr. Bollyn admitted to the post omce in- spector who investigated this case that a great deal of the alleged mer- chandise sold by him is obtained from the Chicago ‘Ghetto,’ .a district of extreme squalor and filth in that city.” The fraud order included the Chi-1 cago Auction Jobbers, United Auc- tion J obbers and Salvage Sale Head- qnazrters, which were all trade names. used by E. C. Bollyn, the promoter of. the scheme. INHERITANCE LURE CONTINUES TO FIND VICTIMS HE desire toacquire money in " the quickest and easiest, yet honest, way is strong within most of us. That is why the pro- moters of inheritance schemes reap a fiinaucial harvest. All you, need to become a prospect- ive victim is to have a name that ap- pears on the tax lists oi? early times. This gives the promoters of! the scheme the excuse for soliciting funds to be used in furthering the rights of heirs to contested estates. The fact that the property in question may have been bought and’ioldmev- eral times on the basis of full title search is not taken into considera- tion by the promoters who also ig- nore the advise, of legal authorities who consider the titles unassailabl'e. Not long ago We published a short item on this page regrading the “Ed- wards Estate” and in it we stated that Joel F. Webb, a lawyer with headquarters at Birmingham, Ala~ bama, who promoted the “Edwards Estates Corporation of Alabama," had been charged with fraud by the post office department. His trial came up during March and he was sentenced to three years and fined one thousand dollars. The judge granted a stay of sentence pending his good behavior for the next five years. The Federal indcitment charged Webb with use of the mails to further his plan of having himself I The 09an Box I- n“ W G' Wt ' h to. protect ' our sinner _ . I I, m_ I‘I‘ hr m or m g ,- In every will :5".- m“, “:3; .uhlohd no choroid!" e for on- m, “I. ' a" . ov : ‘ . I“ate—«‘pf‘he cla‘im ls made by“. Bald-up .... e t The Basin 3 Faun , “Eff—1%. dalm target more than I mos. on, 3.-—The claim It not heel or moon . a 'wuhln easy distance of one than“ be settled at on: hand ‘ not ‘ I’le letters. shin? rim particulars, ' .....' Mm" “connoiss— we; I e - no . “Drove that you are amid-up substation. ‘ , r ' runes cm- Box. . mm. aim. ‘ - i ! ' generations. , remain—L. H. L., Lakeview, Mich. Rapids Mich. 10113 time and would not, be without it appointed. general counsel of the Edwardsk heirs claiming property, 731qu at many millions of dollars, owned by the Trinity Church in New York City. It was alleged that Webb charged a retainer fee and a genealogy tee of $5 each to those joining the movement. , ,, Itseemsthattbe titleheld by th Trinity Church has been a favorite target for these actions for ,many Just recently the Na— tional Better Business Bureau issued 3. 5:31am on the indictment of the promoter 01' the “Edwards Estate” in which it stated: “It is estimated that thousands of Americans and Canadians have stub— scribed to various associations of ‘Edwards’ ‘heirs' and that more have been deluded into support a! similar schemes by promoters, sometimes at— torneys, visited a given city, brought about a meeting of .Edwards’ fhelrs’ thru advertising, informed them of their. hereditary title to the New York property, and occasionally re— ferred to a $16,000,000 trust fund held by New York banks until such a time as the ‘heirs’ proved title thereto. 0n the strength of these statements, the promoters oifered memberships at $25 each, with as- sessments not to exceed $50 per year, but smaller amounts were acceptable as contributions. ' “Descendants of one Anneke Jans Bogardus have similarly solicited for years to finance legal motions to val- idate alleged title to property also owned by the Trinity Church. One New York lawyer who furthered the scheme was disbarred in 1918 be— cause of his ‘solicitation of contri- butions. to finance investigation knowing there was no chance of suc— cessf “Proprietorship of Trinity Church to its holdings is founded upon a di- rect land grant from Queen Anne oi England. Legal authorities ac— quainted with the matter are of the opinion that the title is unaseaill able.” A man and woman, giving the names of "Willis '1‘. Gridley” and “Mrs. Gladys Wright,” both of New York, were recently reported ar— raigned in Detroit on a Federal Grand Jury indictment, charging them with using the mails to de-‘ fraud ’members of the “Association of Justice for the Descendants of Anneke Jans Bogardus.” Gregory. S. Frederick, the assistant district at— torney, is understood to have stated that approximately $100,000, is in— volved in the alleged frauds and that 3,000 persons are concerned. Just recently supposed heirs of an estate in California have been re— ceiving letters from Rochester, New York, asking for $25 or more to prove up a claim and share in the vast estate. Anyone who accepts the promises of these promoters and looks forward expectanfly to great riches—well, they must believe in fairies. In regard to the Hones-Stowe Com— pany claim. It has been settled in tun, amt paid $78.22. Thanks for what you did for me. The claim was just set— tler when I received the card—J. W. L, Alanstm, Mich. I received your card today saying you had written to Chicago Mail Order re~ garding my letter of a few days ago. Well in the same mail I also received the check from there, so further action will not be necessary. Thanking you for your promptness in taking up the matter, I I received my check Saturday and want to thank you very much for what you have done tor me as I would not have gotten the money back myself. This is the first year we have taken the M. B. F. but would not. be without it—F. 8., Sage inaw, Mich. ' .- I appreciated your service very much as I received what was due me promptly and Wish to thank you. Most heartily extend best wishes to the Collection_ Box of Tan Burmese FAuERr-MI‘E. O. S. W., Big d I have been taking the paper for a for Two kale/ay- find a. lot or things that like toiknows—Fesu .4: What Does _ John D. Rockefeller Know About Money? E says: "I decided to stop work- ing for my money and make my money work for me.” Mr. Rockefellcr’s money has worked for him—worked hard—and Mr. Rockefeller now contentcdly plays golf. You have the opportunity to follow the example of one of the richest men in the world. ‘ Learn how your money can work for you. 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(INTHE R,,NATIONAL AP E R c 0M PAN Y WHAT mis HAPPENED so EAR HE two years following the one in which the Mlzirsvsold out and came to Colorado, and bought, a .ranch over on the westside of the divide, were hard ones. Not only did the~bottom drop out of the cattle market but a hard; winter killed off a large number of their cattle._ Things looked pretty dark, especially to Doug ‘Summers, an orphan who came west with 'the Muirs, and Mary Muir, because'they were 'planning on getting married just as soon as they could get a little money put aside” Dong being an ex? pert rider, decides to earn some money riding bad horses. A prize of $1,000 is offered to the man who can ride Catapult and Doug has his eye on that prize. His plans do not meet with the approval of the Muir family. The third I winter was a terror and it was June before the cattle could be turned out on the range. -By that time they were a sorry looking lot. To make matters worse .many of them got poisoned on giant larkspur and they died on every hand. It looked as though the folks were going to lose out but they decided to break up some new land and try raising more wheat. They had a steam engine they called “Wild Cat" and Doug and Terry bought a large plow from a neighbor. Re- turning home with the plow after dark an automobile ran into them but no one was hurt. They learned it was one of their neighbors, Sid Stutgart and his mother and sister. Next morning they got at their work of clearing and plow- ing. After they got this work done, Doug, Terry and Mort started out to ride the 'v range to see how their cattle were coming along, They found plenty of dead ones. Doug went over to the Stntgart ranch to ride some untamed horses. He spent the night there and arose the next morning before the rest to ride one of the bad horses in the corral. While looking them over he learned that Fay Stutgart was also an early riser and intended to watch him. He picked Hobo, half brot r to Catapult. The first time he mounted he was thrown, being caught una. ares, but the second time he conquered. That night Doug left:7 for home under the influence of liquor and the trouble he had getting to his room aroused most of the family. The following morning Mr. Muir told him he would have to choose between them and the bunch at the Stutgari; ranch. Doug decided he could pick his own friends so he left the Muirs. A few weeks later they learned he was going. to ride Catapult at the fair. Terry suddenly discovered he had business in town on that day and Mary appeared anxious to go with him. (Continued from April 28th issue) hands until the nails bit into the flesh. She stole a. glance at Fay. The girl was leaning forward a. little, in her eagerness, her lips parted, staring straight at Doug who was standing, in- dolently, leaning against the, chute watching the saddling operations. There was a genrai hush about the great crowd. Catapult was coming out! Two additional herders shot into the arena. and a. great roar went up. “Doug Summers on Catapult i" shouted the announcer. Mary was aware that something that resembled a. horse and rider had catapult- ed into the arena. But for a. time there was little vsiible but a dust storm. Terry, beside her, had gone taut as a. stretched wire, and her own heart, it seemed had stopped dead. . Then she saw the hazers scurring wild- ly and heard corral poles breaking. Be— side her, Terry groaned aloud. “they let him into the fence 1" he groaned.‘ “It's his old trick. He’d butt into a cliff, head on. Is he down, Mary? Can you see?" “I can't see," she said faintly. But she could see. A riderless, dust caked horse was struggling to its feet amid a. tangle of snapped poles—Catapult! A dust-'caked form was stretched on the ground, one arm outflung, face upward. Mary sud- denly felt very faint and so weak she could hardly hold her head up. ' “Buck up, sis," Terry was saying. “I MARY found herself gripping her don’t think'he’s hurt bad. Got a crack 2 on the head likely, from one of those poles." ‘He went bounding out of the grandstand. A group of men had collected around Doug and hid him from view. Terry bored straight thru this group and disappeared, too. Mary waited, hardly breathing. “She did not even hear Fay Stutgart when that girl spoke to her. . . -' After a time the group broke up and there was Doug leaning a little on Terry, wiping the dust from his face with his handkerchief. And grinning! "He would do that!” Mary said aloud. “What?” asked Fay. "Nothing," said Mary. "Let's go down and talk to him,” sug- gested Fay. “I thought for a. moment he was killed. My heart stopped for a while.” Mary followed her from the stand. Peo- ple were deserting it now, talking excited- ly. They found Doug and Terry and Sid down by the judge’s stand. Mary hung back. Doug appeared a. little pale but he was laughing. “Don’t blame them,” he was saying to Terry. “They couldn’t keep him off. Don't know whether I could have set him any- how. But there’ll be another time," he finished grimly. “He’s going to Chicago this fall." ‘And we'll be there to see you ride him" said Sid. “Won’t we, Fay?” “We will!” she declared. Terry looked troubled. “Doug,” he said; “here's Mary." “How'd do,” said Doug, briefly, hardly looking at her. ' “Doug,” said Terry again; “we’re get- ting all balled up out at the ranch. Don't you think you’ve got a—plenty of this busineSS now?" . “Can’t say that I have," said Doug. “Just started." "Why," said Sid, “it would be foolish for him to quit. He can be champion of the country, if I know my onions. -Know what that means?” "I sure do,” said Terry shortly. “It means that every movie company in the country will be after him. He can make more in a. week that he can in a. year up here." - - “Doug,' Terry .tried again: "W9 need ‘-i£".l;« . you pretty bad’out there. ,‘ Coming heme ; ‘ x" I. l" . . 5. . . r. p .11.?! . 5...; ‘. 0‘. “Not today,” said Doug. "But I’ll be over to see you before I leave for Kansas City. There’s a. big rodeo up there next week." Terry looked at him, then turned to I Mary. . “Guess we’d better be going, hadn't we?" he said simply. “I’m ready.” she said promptly. It was a silent ride home; dark when they got there. Mort and Mr. Muir had apparently just got in, for they were at the table, eating supper. “Well,” said Mort; “did the kid ride Catapult?” “Until the herders let him get into the fencel” Terry told him. “Hurt?” said Mort. “Not much,” said Terry. “How's the cattle?’ Mr. Muir looked at Mort. “You tell him what we found, Mort," he said. “You understand it better." “W'e rode clear over the divide," said Mort, and found a good many dead cattle. But the funny thing was, nearly all of them wore your brand. It’s a. funny thing that the poison would kill only yours. Don't you think so?" “Yes,” said Terry; “I do." “Did you see Lossin'g or Messer over at town today?" “Why, they went over in the car with the others last night." said Terry. “I reckon they were there." ' "Did you see them?” persisted Mort. “No,” admitted Terry; “I don't believe I did." » “There’s something funny about these ' dead cattld‘ all wearing'our brand," per- sisted -Mort.' “I donlt know what it is yet, but your father. and I saw two riders crossing the Flat—tops about four o'clock. They were a long ways off, but I'd swear it was Lossing and Messer." "Mort," asked Terry, “I don't know what you’re thinking about, but if it's rustling, forget it. ‘ This isn't 1870." “Know how many- dead. cattle wedound .- wearing your brand?" 35 ed Mort. “Plenty, I suppose," said Terry. “A hundred and forty-one,” said Mort. “Nearly half of what you turned out." “How does that implicate Lossing or Messer?”‘Terry wanted to know. “A dead cow is no good to them.” ,_; “It might be, said Mort enigmatically. “How?” persisted Terry. “1 can't see it mysel " - ‘You ome out on the range with me tomorrow," said Mort, “and mebbe I can show you.” Terry and Mort started for the range early next morning. "I don’t see why," complained Terry, “that: if you’ve discovered anything of importance, you couldn't tell me about it. \Ve’ve got plenty to do at home." “Because I ain’t sure,” said Mort. “Did you hear anything about Lossing shippin’ out a bunch of early beef this summer?" “Can‘t say that I have,” said Terry. “What of it, if he does or did?” ‘A good deal," replied Mort. “If he does, it will mean he does it on his own hook.» Stutgart never ships a steer or cow till November. They're solider then and he’s never pushed for money like the guys that‘run this soft grass stuff in. If any of Stutgart‘s cattle go to the pens in this month or next, or any bearing his brand, Lossing will rake in the proceeds." “You’re. making him out a. crook,” said Terry. , “I‘m not sure he ain’t,” said Mort. grimly. “After what I’ve seen." “I wish to goodness !" exclaimed Terry, “that you wouldn'tfbe so secretive about it. I know you’re off onhthe wrong mot. How could he ship any cattle bearing Stutgart's brand and get the money for them?. An them brands are registered." ‘; Mort suddenly --'drew unis horse and pointed out a1whitefaoed. cow grazing a. I few‘yards below '1.th Her' brand was i dure. HE month [of May is the most critical and dangerous through which the farm garden must en- Not only do insectpests and plant diseases get in some of their best “licks” this month but coupled with the fact the. rush of spring work in the fields causes the farm garden to be neglected. A little care during this month is usually the de- 'ciding factor betwen success and I failure. * C O * Plant Different Varieties Rather than plant the_ same vari- “\ ety of vegetables at different periods it is often more desirable to plant a number of difierent varieties each re— quiring a different length of time to mature, planting them all at one time. This will give a good succes- sion of crops withOut the trouble of making two or three jobs of it. For‘example, plant Alpha, Golden Bantam, Evergreen or Bantam Ever- green sweet corn all at one time. These varieties mature nicely in suc— cession. Plant First and Best, Lax- tomon and Telephone peas at one time. Set Copenhagen or Early Jersey Wakefield and Holland or Ball Head cabbage. \Summer Crook- neck and Hubbard squash." Scarlet Globe and Giant Crimson rad- ish. Pencil Pod'or Refugee Wax beans. . * 0 War on Insects This month will also open the war on many of the insect pests. It is well to remember that one ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For cabbage, onion and radish root maggots use corrosive sublimate, (bi- chloride of mercury) one ounce in eight gallons of water. Mix in earth— en‘ or wooden vessel and apply with a. long neck ‘bottle or a sprinkling can with the nozzle removed and the in- side waxed or tarred to prevent the poison coming in contact with the metal. Plugging the spout of the can with a wooden plug through which a % inch hole has been bored will often aid in applying it evenly. Thoroughly moisten both sides of the row or in case of cabbage and caulflower make a cup-shaped de- pression around the stem and apply 1A; cupful. It is advisable to treat about every ten days. The striped cucumber beetle is controlled by dusting with dust containing 20 pounds of gypsum to one pound of arsenate. , .By all means control this pest as aside from harm done by eating the plants it carries such diseases as anthracnose, mosaic and wilt which» are becoming more of a problem ev- ery years in Michigan. Cut worms can usually be controlled by poison bran mash. One pound of Paris Green, ope quart of molasses and four quarts bran may be used. Add enough water 0 make a thick mash and don’t let t e hens get any of it. To use it merely scatter it over the infested area.’ This describes the most common pests. I will be glad to help our readers on-any other trouble if they will write me, care M. B. F. t t # Controlling Plant Disease Proper selection of crops, rotation, fertilization and cultivation are im- portant factors in controlling plant disease. The fact that a certain area has grown a certain crop profitably often leads the grower to plant this same crop on the same area year aft— er year. This should be avoided as much as possible as it encourages plant diseases and insect pests harm- ful to the crop in question to be- come established. Sometimes the insect pests or dis- eases are difl‘icult— to recognize. In this case your county agent if you are fortunate to have one, will usual- ly prove of assistance in outlining a system of control. Many of the manufacturers of spraying and dust- ing materials are publishing charts which are very helpful in recogniz- ing insect pests and diseases. “The Michigan 'State College also has publications available on this f r the writ- subject. int viils. " They. are. tree menu Early - X I] ‘ [I'll-10”)” I 1’! ' \- . 3-, , x \ . . II ....' ,. r H -a Successful Six new winning Even Greater Succeu / , . ’2 I “mum” l ' Smooth, Dependable Per regardless of weather or roads ! In advanced features of engineering-— in staunchness, stamina and long life— in all qualities which appeal to men engaged in farming—no other car in the entire field matches the New Series Pontiac Six at $745. For today’s Pontiac Six offers examples of progressive design whose value is most obvious to men with a mechanical turn of mind. It embodies the ‘famous G—M—R cylinder head, contributing to smoother, more 'silent, more economi- cal operation using ordinary gasoline. 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'Write HALAMAZOO TANK & SILO co. Dept. K Kalamazoo. Mi SEED CORN Clement’s White Cap Yellow Dent, Pick- etts Yellow Dent and Michi an Yellow Dent (a very early dent). Cert ed Worthy Oats and Sweet (Jlover Seed. Why take a chance on common seed when our scientific method of drying and pre- paring our com insures germination .and . vigor. Write for Circular and Sample. PAUL C. CLEMENT DEPT. T ’ BRITTON, MIG". Member or the Crop I mprovemont Assoolatlon I, WHEN WRITING ADVERTISER; PLEASE MENTION TEE:.BUSINE88 Fm. ,_ 3, Michigan , .8116. , ':1‘ j delight , -' {Was just to keep the household going ' right. Sometimes ‘we even voiced our discon- tent - -With her oldvfashioned ways, and we’d resent Her fussing ’round, and tell her of it, too. There was no sense in all she used to do. We wished she‘d read more, and be up to date, And join a woman’s club; or stay up late, And be a modern mother; dance a bit, And get a nifty dress or two that fit. We wishes! she wouldn't wear her apron so, And hang around us when we had a beau. We didn’t help her much. She’d never rest, She always said she liked her kitchen best. Why is it, now she lies there, without fuss, That all she did seems beautiful to us? Why is it, now we’re sure she has to go,- She’s precious, precious . . . and I’m weep- ing so? (Copyright, 1927.) DIARRIED 28 YEARs—STILL HAPPY (I know "Farm Home" readers are anxiously waiting for the “happily mar- ried” letters to appear in print, so I am going to be generous and share the very first one with you. It arrived this morn— lng, and I think you will agree with us that it is a. mighty fine letter. Next issue, we hope to have more splendid ones to offer you.——Mrs. Annie Taylor.) EAR MRS. TAYLOR:————Today I D got my BUSINESS FARMER and, as it is a sort of holiday for us, I just sat down to read it. Being a woman, -I turned to the Woman’s Page, and there I saw where you ,wanted to hear about the happy mar- .riages, so I’m going to tell you about our’s. We are celebrating our twenty- eighth Wedding anniversary today. I asked my husband if he would marry 'me if he had it to do over, and this is what he answered, taking me in his arms: “Thereisn’t another woman in the Whole World like my dear partner.” I want to tell you that things have not been easy for us; we have had lots of doctors’ bills to work for, and ,many times I have nursed him ‘ through a long spell of sickness, and I I was always happy to see him be able fto get around again. We have our imisunderstandings, but we never 'sulk over them. We have lived on ,vthe farm all our married life and have raised a family of seven chil- dren ranging in ages from twenty- five to six years. We have known want more than once, but it didn’t dim our IOVe any. We have a nice farm in the beautiful Irish Hills dis— trict now. We always talk everything over. I think it is the best way for a hus- § band and wife to be partners; it keeps {them closer to each other. I hope {the goodGod will grant us a long ;partnership! My husband is fifty- : three and I am forty-seven. We don’t mind one bit if we are old fashioned as long as We have one another. I have all my children at home and am 1a true pal to every one of them. Some other time I will tell you why I am ' called a wonderful mother by my -girls and boys—A Pal, Wife, and Mother. CLUB NEW’S ‘ AVE you organized your Com— v munity Club yet? In the last ‘ few weeks several women have ,written in, announcing their inten- ‘ tion of starting such a club and ask- ' ing for a copy of the constitution and by-laws. Some are thoroughly or— ;ganized and are now working on - their community inventory. What is a. community inventory? _ It is an intensely interesting investi- gation which covers every phase and aspect of the neighborhood. It starts with the outside appearance of the community and proceeds through community spirit, citizenship, homes, health, recreation, schools, churches, tobusiness. When theanalysis is complete, you know your community "as perhaps no other organization or individual knows it, and you have V inthe inventory a constant source of ,refernce and a basis on .which to EAR FOLKS been around us we hear the excited questioning, “What is happening to family life?”, "f‘What is become of the old fashioned family?” Some cry thatmarriage i an morn insti- tution; others that parenthood should And we throw up our hands aghast and exclaim, QM“flint is'fllc Md coming to?” Itistruethat famflylflelsmcrgoingn-sefiouschauge. Even on the farm we are beginning to feel that the family no'longer pulls to- gether as it used to. M individual has his own goes his own way without taking much into consideration the other men- n herselthcfamilyunit. (hesddmflcvernowfindsan entirefanlilyv athemeofsncvening. Oldfashloncd visiting between‘lmnilieson Sunday has almost died out. Only Father and Mother participate now; n the young folks go off by themselves seeking their own pleasure. D self along their chosen lines. be stronger than ever he- forc, for it will be based en- tirely upon the bond of at- fection, and that is as it should‘ be. Individual interests are fine and should be encouraged, so likewise should each number of the family be allowed to express him or her- But there should also be connecting bonds of interest between the several members of the family besides those of sleeping under the same roof and eating at the same "table. They should plan to have good times Wiser, going in a body to the movies or other places of entaiaimcnt. Ham should be a pleasant place in which every member has a. share and an interest. They should be encouraged to bring their friends there instead of meeting them else- where. Each member should be given his share of privacy, which is .every individual’s right, without any encroachment. ‘ If the family unit survives the storm that is mailing it now, it will ; Adm-on lama: Mn. Annle Taylor. are The lumen Farmer. Mt. Olomem. Ills-loan. r build your future programs of work, play, and progress. With it before you, you “know where to begin." Of course, we are glad to furnish clubs with copies of the inventory as well as the constitution and by—laws. Already our club map shows or— ganizations in Macomb, Kalamazoo, Huron, Emmett, and Dickinson counties. Happy, indeed, will be the day when there are several located in every county! What To Eat How many of your friends have “fussy” appetites? Do you know folks whom you are almost afraid to ask to your home for a meal because they “won’t eat this or won’t eat that?” A lot of people take pride in being hard to please where their food is concerned and in turning down one dish after another, when in reality they don’t know, what they’re missing. Any normal, healthy person should be able what they're missing. _ able and Willing to eat all ordinary, well- prepared food~—and like it. Faulty eating habits can almost invar- iably be traced back to childhood. Many a man or woman harbors an imaginary dislike for vegetables, just because as children they grew into the habit of not eating them so they could “save a place" for pie and cake. Frequently, when a child is weaned and begins. to eat he is allowed to\eat every-N thing. This is the wrong procedure. No child Should be allowed to “eat every- thing” until after twelve years of age. When a child is growing and devloping there are certain things he MUST eat, and if he eats sufficient quantities of these he . hasn’t room for anymore, and his taste for the foods that are of no particular good to him should not be encouraged. Here is a food schedule for children from 12 months to 24 months. In the following issues, we will print schedules for children of other ages. 6:00 to 7:00 a~ m.——One cup milk. 9:00 a. m.——1 to 3 tablespoons orange juice. 10.00 a. m.-—2 to 4 tablespoons, oatmeal, malt breakfast food, Farina, or Cream of Wheat. 1 to 2 cups of milk, part of which to be poured over cereal. One small slice of bread and butter—whole wheat or white bread, stale or toasted. ~Zwieback or graham crackers. 1:30 to 2:00 p. m.——Soup—one cup strained 'veg- etable or broth (beef, mutton, chicken, or veal). 1 to 2 tablespoons of cereal or bread crumbs may be added. Or meat (after 18 months)—-—1 tablespoon scraped round .steak, lamp chops (broil or cook dry in pan Without grease or butter), chicken. 01' a soft boiled, poached, or coddled egg two or three times a week. Potato—mashed or baked, one to two tablespoons, or rice, or macaroni. If meat is not given, beef juice may be put over potato (2 to 5 tablespoons), otherwise a little butter may be used. Green vegeta- ~' bles—l to 2 tablespoons of spinach, car- rots, stewed celery, beans, peas, aspara- gus, tomato, beets, squash, onions, lettuce, or cauliflower (flower portion); all well cooked and put through sieve or mashed, seasoned with small piece of butter and pinch of salt. One small slice, of bread and butter. Dessert—l to 2 tablespoons -—Junket, custard, cornstarch pudding, gelatin, cooked fruit (apple sauce, baked apple, stewed prunes, stewed dried peaches, or rhubarb). Water to drink. 5:30 to 6:00 p. m.—-Milk, 1 to 2 cups. One small slice of bread and butter. 1 to 3 tablespoons cereal. 1 tablespoon cooked fruit. Do not let the child eat between meals. Rhubarb Adds, to Spring Meals NE way of curing the poor appe- O tites that many persons have in the spring is to include rhubarb in their meals, Lueile‘Brewer, foods specialist at the New York State Col- lege of Home Economics says. The stalks of rhubarb that are forc- ed are tender and require little cook- ing. Sauce made from them lacks color, but has delicious flavor. Red skin on the stalks, however, is pre- ferable because the sauce looks bet- ter when they are cooked. Rhubarb should be washed thoroughly and! cut in pieces about-one inch long be- fore it is cooked. The skin should always be left on. 'If the family likes rhubarb, it may be canned during the season when it is plentiful, either .as sauce or as juice to be'used in beverages, jellied desserts, and pudding sauces. Rhubarb may be canned in either of two_Ways. Pieces may be packed in, jars andgthe jars filled with a heavy hot slrup made of twice as much sugar as water. The ysirup“ should be booked until it threads.’ The rubbersand lids should be ad— justed, but not sealed, and the jars should be sterilized for fifteen min- utes on a rack in a covered pan of boiling water with the water at least one inch over the top of the jars. Seal the jars, remove them from the water, invert them on a cloth and allow them to cool. _ Canned rhubarb makes good sauce or filling for pies. A richer sauce may be made ‘by placing a layer of rhubarb one inch deep in the bottom of a jar, then a ' layer of sugar one-half an inch deep, and so on until the jar is filled, hav- ing a. layer of sugar on top. Adjust the rubber and the lid and boil the jar in a water bath for twenty-five minutes. seal the jar and remove it; from the water; invert it and allow it to cool. ‘ Rhubarb juice is made by covering- small pieces with cold water and simmering them until they are soft. Strain the juice through a, 56115! bag;. add one cupful of sugar ..to each solved: skin; it hell it five min- jars and . seal, them . quart; heat it untilvthe, sugerflis d‘is-: ' the note._ ing awhiledn’ Silence, Duane Went to his ‘ We: side and Lwhisprered, "Mamma, don't sing quite 30 £833., Aunt Lillie can't keep up.?‘—¥~Mrs._-_:O.» S. 1 ' “We reading #35 Mm'utides of interest, among what in, mam/Kid- dies. I have a. little joke; it is "A little boy was visiting‘ourfschool during the time when“ quite a few childm had chicken pox. His chin Was with a rash, so the teacher asked, “John- ny, have you the chicken m7”. , Johnny answered. “No. we ain't got my - chickens."—-—Miss G. S. - Folks at Our House Like—— Molasses Layer 'Gakc.—-1 map molasses; 1 cup sugar; 1,5 cup cold water; 1 tea.- époon soda; 1.5 cup bitter: 1 a; flour: 1,5, teaspoon baking powder; pinch nit. Bake in two layers and put together and jelly or whipped cream.-—Mrs. T. G. - Graham Cm’kers.——1 cup'warm water: 1 teaspoon soda; 1 cup granulated sugar: '.1 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups white flour (sifted); 4 cups graham flour (sifted). Mix these ingredients together well, pour .mtolwell floured board and roll thin. Cut in squarw and put in a. quick oven—Reader. ' For the Movie Fan Sorrel] and Son—(A United Artists Production)- Poems, songs, and books by the carload have been written on the sub- ject of mother love, but father love, in the drama of parental affection, has al- ways seemed to play rather a minor role. Perhaps that is why this powerful portrayal of the love of a father for his son and of a. son for his father “brings down the house." -...—- Captain Stephen Sorr‘ell, M. C. (played by H. B. Warner)” at the close of the great war, found himself Without a job, deserted by his wife, with a small son to provide for. In a war-weary world the task was not easy. But after years of struggle and indignity, his life is crowned by the success ofJnis son (Nils Asther) who becomes one of England’s most prom- inent surgeons. There comes a time when the son watching his father in the throes of an agonizing struggle with Death sees a way to perform for him a wonderful service in gratitude for the lifetime of service his father has rendered him. A fitting and beautiful act, but what a vast amount of love and courage it re— quired. Lucky father to have such a son! Lucky son to have such a father! 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PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION A national organization to improve and extend the uses of concrete Dime Bank Building, DETROIT, MICH. Concrete for Permanence The Children’s Hour Club Motto: Do Your Best Colors: Blue and Gold ' IEathel Fay Sharp Presrdent Helen B. Kinnlson Vice-President Uncle Ned Secretary—Treasurer “Plant your corn, and forget about the crows” 15 .the message that W. 'E. Tyler, of Dewittville, N. Y., sends us, and per- flute us to broadcast to the thousands 0f corn-growers all over the country. r- Tyler. like every other corn-grower, had been- losing hill after hill of Kern. Scare-crows nor shot-guns could keep his fields clear of the pests. nd what the crows didn’t spoil, the moles, squirrels and. gophers got away with safest as they could. What to do, what to do, what to do. was Mr. Tyler’s 1181137 worry. Every day it became necessary to replant. costing him valuable time and valuable seed-corn. Then he heard. of ‘ Stanley’s Crow Repellent Like most other corn-growers, Mr. Tyler didn’t believe that anything could Stop the awful waste caused by the pesky crows. But he was willing to try almost everYthing. So he sent for some Stanley’s Crow Repellent. He coated his seed-corn With it, and planted it at once, as it is not; necessary to wait for it to dry, nor does it clog the planter. And from that day, Mr. Tyler's worries over crows were over for good and all time. If you want. to stop youn fVVOI'l‘leB too, then do as hundreds of corn-growers are doing. Large can, enough ];r 2” bu. of seed-corn (8 to 10 acres), $1.50. Half size can. $1.00. "Money acl: guarantee. If your hardware. drug or seed store doesn’t have it in stock; 3:11;. order direct. Address. Cedar Hill Formulae Co., B01500“ 1New Britain ' Let's ethign out , of t is qulcltl M l C H I C- A N Concrete STAV E The Inst word In a permanent silo. Write for hairhmmazcsarwam ggclal'Teims If You OrderNawI MICHIGAN 811.0 (10., Kalamazoo, llchlgan Send your wool to us and we will make your blan~ p lets robes wool batts for quilts, pants, shirts, etc. Send for our free custom work folder. If you have no wool, send for our Direct to Consumer price list our pure wool g00(!‘.‘. ‘_ ,MERRILL WOOLEN MILLS :Dept'. 43o Merrill, Wis. EAR BOYS AND GIRLS:—-I am D surprised at the boys because when the winners were chosen in our contest on automobiles not a one was in the list. Only three prizes were awarded as the contest closed with only three correct an- swers received and every one from a girl. Here I thought boys observed more about such things than girls. The three “Mystery Prizes” given were: First Prize, a dresser set com- posed of a nice tray, comb, powder or hair box and a picture frame, all to match; Second Prize, a manicure set; and Third Prize was twin vases for flowers. I hear some of you boys saying, “Well, I am glad I didn’t win ’cause I could not use any of those things, anyway.” If one of you had won you would have receiv- ed something that you would have liked I am sure. First prize went to Eta M. Weaver, R. 3, Chesaning. Helen Brandbery, Reed City, won second and Cecelia Bodzick, Box 34, R. 1, Pellston, got third. The names of the automobiles were as follows: Cole, Moon, Hudson, Lincoln, Dodge, Ford, Studebaker, LaSalle, Franklin, Chrysler, and Es- sex. Winners in “What’s Wrong With This Picture?” contest have not been determined yet but will be in time_ for the next issue. In the spring is a good time to have a contest about flowers so let’s have one right away. In the follow- ing 10 sentences you will find the names of flowers—the name of one variety in each sentence. See if you can find them. The first four to send me a correct list will get the “Mys- tery Prizes” and the contest closes May 16th so be sure to mail your letter not later than that date. Here are the sentences: 1. In Japan syrup is seldom eat- en en pancakes. 2. Did the negro see us as we passed the place? 3. Levi, Ole, Theodore and I went fishing yesterday. 4. I saw Eli lying on the sofa. 5. Is this car nationally known? 6. Ida is yearning to see her lov- ed ones. 7. The horse ran faster than the dog. - 8. “Mrs. Emdahl, I am the guilty one," aid. 9. e fir is a beautiful tree. 10. Fred and Eli once attended church here. ' Are we having too many contests by putting one in each issue or shall we keep it up? What do you say?— UNCLE NED. Our Boys and Girls Dear Uncle Nedz—I am 12 years old and in the seventh grade. I just got through reading the Children’s Page. I enjoy it very much. We have taken the M. B. F. for almost four years. The fam- ily enjoys it very much too. I have a pet cat. She follows me all over. I have three brothers but, no sisters. Their names are Robert, George and Will- iam whom we call Bill. I do wish I had a sister. / I go to school every day and have lots of fun. and then will be in the eighth grade. 'Uncle Ned, every time the M. B. F. comes I look for the Children’s Hour page and I always read the .riddles, tongue twisters, favorite songs and most generally the “Song of the Lazy Farmer.” His hair seems to be quite gray. Don’t you think it is? After I get through the eighth grade I would like to go to high school. I think I will if my chum, Evelyn Breithaupt, docs. Evelyn and I are sure great pals. \Ve go to school together every morning. We have been together now for almost sev- I en years. Well. I have another good I hope that I will pass this year friend whose name is Lucille Watkos'kl. but Evelyn and I are together the most. Grace Hunt, another school friend, ll very good to me "too. All of the girls in my class are—Emma Kork, Traverse City, Mich, ’ —I am sure there is a. reason for all of the girls being good to you. You must be a very good girl and true friend because that is what causes people to like girls— andfihe same holds true for the boys, ex- cept they must be good boys,- not “girls.” Be sure to get all the education you can, Emma, because you will find it very use- ful when you get older. An uneducated person does not have much of a chance in life nowadays, do they? - Dear Uncle Ned:—Have you room for one more? I would like to join your circle. I will describe myself. I am 14 year old, weigh 88 pounds, have blue eyes, brown hair, am 4 feet 11 inches tall, and "am in the fifth grade. I go two miles to school. I like it on our farm. There are eighty acres of it. The Pure Oil company is going to drill for oil here. -——Frank J. Keniso'n, R. 4, Millington, Mich. ——Sure there is ro’om for one more in Our . Circle. It is never full” I hope they find oil on your farm so you can have lots of money. Dear Uncle Ned:—'—I road M. B. F. but it is hard to get the paper after Daddy once gets it. He reads everything. I am ten years old—John L. Bosma, R. I, Newago, Mich. ' -—Can’t you get the paper before Daddy’ gets through working in the fields or while he is doing the chores? I am glad all of ATTENTION, CLARA! HAVE :1 short note from Helen B. Kinnison, of Kulknska, in which she writes, “It the girl whose first name is Clara will please write to me again I will answer.” I lost her address.” Now, Clara," l if you want to hear from Helen you will drop her a Iine.-—Uncle Ned. you like M. B .F'. and I know that all the rest of the folks who have anything to do with the getting together of this farm paper also appreciate this interest. Next time, John, make your letter a little longer—~0r do you prefer to write short lctt'crs often rather than long letters seld- om. Riddles How would you make a Maltese cross? Pull its tail. What goes around a button (buttin')? A bill goat. ‘ How was iron first discovered? They smelt it. What is an invisible blue? A policeman when you want one. What bus found room for most people? Columbus. ' Why don‘t bachelors like the capitol of Ireland? Because they don’t go in for doublin' (Dublin):—Clarence Dut'rich, R. 1, Box 150, Bark River, Mich. \Tongue Twisters A high shouldered soldier took a. short shouldered soldier by the shoulder. Said the short shouldered soldier-to the high shouldered soilder, “Do not take me 'by the shoulder, high shouldered soldier.” I made that up at school one day between classes—Sophia. Beedy, Raber, Mich. Jokes COULDN’T DO IT .. Lady: “A strong man like you ought not to beg. Why don’t you look around for work?" ‘ Hobo: "I can't look around lady, I gotta stiff neck.-—Cecil Hawkins, R. 1. Colling, Miich. - A Game to Play OVERHEAD RELAY HIS game may be played with ten to To. hundred players. Either balls or bean bags may be used, and the players stand in two or more files con- taining an equal number of players, The game is a passing relaf,‘ the files com- peting against each other. The leaders of each file have a ball or bean bag. At 'a signal, this is passed back over the heads of the players until it reaches the last one in the line. He then‘runs for~ ward and takes his place at the_head of the line, which moves back one "place to give him‘ room. At once he passes the ball'backward overhead. This continues until the original leader, who has been gradually backing to the rear of the line, A reaches the front again. carrying the ball» The .line‘wins whose leader first accom- '. plishes this. ‘saiimim'ifi‘éogiam ' Businesslflgnagar Protective Service Bureau R. GEORGE M. STREETER, R. F. D. No. 5, Jackson, gets one . of our $50 rewards this week. ’ Mr. Streeter had been missing chick- ens for several weeks and quite nat- urally he was getting tired of it, so he decided to investigate. The last time the thieves visited Mr. Street- er’s farm, they sleft some snow tracks and, Kenneth, Mr. Streeter’s son and a boy friend of Kenneth’s, Earl Pool, tracked the thieves to the Masonic Country Club where a negro custod— ian was living during the winter. An officer was‘called and of course the negro denied his guilt. An' investi— gation followed and fresh chicken feathers were found in an out-build- ing. When the officer confronted the ' colored gentleman with this -ev1- dence, he Was arrested and later the man, Hugh Ellis, confessed the crime. The chickens were found nicely dressed “in the ice box all ‘ ready to be cooked. Judge Wiggens of Justice Court gave Ellis 90 days in the county jail. The case is an outstanding example of team-work; real action on the part of the farmer, effective work by the Sherifi’s de- partment, and quick justice in court. If we could always get this kind of co—operation, rural thieves in Michi- gan would soon have to stop their activity. Thanks, Mr. Streeter, for your good work in giving the clue that landed another thief in jail. Sometimes folks say we don’t ans— wer letters. If you could see our ef— ficient oflice force pounding out thou- sands of letters to our readers, we know you would have to agree that if a letter is never answered, it’s through no fault of ours. Often times we receive letters with no post- mark, or date and when we are un- able .to make out the Post Ofl‘ice from the post—mark on the envelope, we are at a loss to know from where the letter is written. With over a 100,- THANKS F03. CHECK EAR M. B. F.:-—-—I wish to ex- . D press my thanks for the fifty dollars I received for the capt- ure of five poultry thieves who shot my turkeys. You can bet all of hie- costa county is boosting for The Michigan Business Farmer. We will never be without it in our home for it is a wonderqu help to all. Thank- ing you again I remain ever ready to help M. B. F. and everyone needing help in ridding the county of thieves. ——Mrs. “'esley Taylor, Rodney, Mich. 000 friends, it’s impossible for us to locate you if we have only your name. Please be careful and give us your complete address when writing, then we will guarantee that you will get a prompt reply from us. In line with what we have just said, will the following readers who have signed our Minute Men pledge give us the address from whence they came so that we may mail you an of- ficial application card: Frank But- ' kovich, Chas. A. Millington, P. J. Thielen, and Clarence Hazleton. Over fifteen hundred men have signed up for the Minute Men, and every mail brings us many additional applications. Will you please be kind and not expect too prompt a reply to your application? We never dream— ed that this movement would go so fast and already our clerical help is overtaxed, so there will be some un- avoidable delays. If you have not al- ready signed up for the Minute Men, do so at once! Use the application blank to be found elsewhere in this issue. Help organize your township into a solid unit and then watch Mr. Rural Thief pass up your locality. The Minute Men Emblemsman at- tractive blue and gold button——have just arrived. They are beauties and you will be proud to wear one. Ev- ery member gets one. Ten cents reg— istration fee makes you a member and there are no dues for the first year, M. B. F. carrying the expense to unite the farmers into a solid group with but one purpose—driving, . rural thieves out of Michigan. 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The De Laval Separator Company NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO 165 Broadway 600 Jackson Blvd. .61 Beale Street BR EEDER’S DIRECTORY Advczii ;.:-.ents lr,c.;cj undo:- this heading for reputable breeders of Liv'e stool! at. special low rates to encourage the growing of purebred: on the firms of our readers. 0 «mum rote ls Thirty Cents (800) per agate line per Insertion. Fourteen agate lines to the column Inch or $4.20 per not: less 2 for cash if sent with order or paid on or before the seen of month following date of Insertion. SEND Ill YOUR AD AND WE WILL PUT IT IN TYPE FREE, so you can see many lines It will fill. Address all letters. BREEDERS DIRECTORY. IIOHIGAII BUSINESS FARMER. MT. OLEIEIIS. HIGH. -Box 10183 V Registered Guernseys AT AUCTION FOURTH ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT SALE MICHIGAN GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION East Lansing, Michigan Friday —- May 25, 1928 Mich. State College Livestock Pavilion—12:30 P. M. E. S. T. In the ofiering are 20 A. R. and C. T. A. record cows (all fresh or springing), 30 in-calf heifers (bred for summer and early fall freshening), 10 heifer calves, and 4 young bulls. All of the usual high standard of ‘ TYPE PRODUCTION For Catalogs address, MICHIGAN GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION East Lansing, Michigan HEALTH a able she becomes. ii— ‘ 'PREDIGTS HORSE SHORTAGE “’ V DROP lot 35 per cent in the blame population of the United States will come in 15 years if the 1927 feeling-rate continues," as- serts Ellis McFarland, Secretary of the horse situation. particularly foal- ing statistics for last year. “In 1919 there were 91 colts foal- ed per 1,000 horses and mules on farms and ranges, and in 1927 the number had dwindled to 42.4,” Mr- McFarland points out. “That tells the story. If every colt fouled should live it would take 23.5 years to re- place our present supply of {arm horses. Considering the average life of a. horse at 15 years, a fair esti- mate, the investigator will realize that during each 15 year period a new supply of horses must be bred. “At the rate of 42.4 per 1,000 only 636 horses will be bred in 15 years ‘ for every thousand now in the United States. That is a shortage of 364 CAL!I HA8 TWO READS CALF was born on an Iowa. {arm A recently that had two heads and four eyes but; was normal otherqu and playo' about the lot with other calves. It in a pure bred Jersey and appears to be in perfect health. a or more than one—third of the num- ber necessary to maintain our pres-. ent supply of work animals. ' “The horse poulation is now 14,- 541,000, the lowest in «40 years. In- ' eluding mules and all colts the Unit- ed States Department of Agriculture estimates present a. total of 20,107,- 000. Census figure in 1920 s-howed a. grand total of 27,283,413 horses and mules on farms and in cities. The decline in eight years has been 25 per cent.” Indications for 1928 are that farmers are taking a. renewed inter- est in horse breeding, but not to an extent great enough to Ward off a future shortage according to Secre- tary McFarland. MICHIGAN PIG CROP CONTEST ON LITTER Contests in Michigan and other states have shown the the Percheron Society of America. 7. His prediction is based on a study of practicability of p r o d u c i n g { greatly increased weights of live ? pork from one sow. The brood sow is the unit of pork production, the more pork produced per sow within a six months period the more profit- The smaller num- ber of brood sows kept to produce the same amount of pork and use up i the same amount of feed the more chance there is for profit. The Pig Crop Contest is being used this year to show the practicability of carrying this idea through the whole herd. Ratings in the Pig Crop Contest ’will be based on the average weight of pork produced per sow from the whole herd. Farmers must have four or more sows in order to enter, whereas any farmer with one or more sows can enter the Ton Litter ~ Contest. It will be considered a real achievement and recognition will be given to all contestants with four or eight litters who produce an average weight of 1500 pounds or better in six months. An average of 140-0 pounds or more for the farmer with nine or more sows will be given the same recognition. Considering the weights of pork produced and the methods employed by the contestants the Michigan Champion Swine Grow- V shofild publish? or lot the *year will box selected at the} close or the'lsontest. Ton Litter Contests'have been go- ing on in Michigan-tor the pastfive years. : The number 0!, ton litters produced inthe contest has increased from 16. in 1923 to 36 human Tire average weight per ton litter has also increased each year, being 2269 in 1924, 2417 in 1925, 2428 in 1,926 and 2652 in 1927. ' Only. a. few men have produced two ton litters but, last year Findlay Brothers otVassar produced three ton‘ litters on the one farm. The best part of these contests in that you win even it you loss. The more attention and better feeding that you give the litter the more profit'you make on them. Most of the men entered in previous contests have found that comparisonbetween their oWn methods used by more suc- cessful men has been more ,than worth while in helping them to re- duce their cost of producing pork. The Ton Litter Contest and Pig Crop Contest are sponSored by the Michigan Swine Breeders' Associa— tion and supervised by the Exten- ‘sion ‘Division of the Animal Hus- . bandry Department of Michigan State College. If you wish to enter either contest get in touch with your County Agricultural Agent at once or write to the Animal Husbandry Department. Michigan State College, East Lansing, Michigan. Entries will be received until June 1 for men with April and May litters but you must enroll at once to be eligible with earlier litters. - INTERNATIONAL BOOK READY NY of our folks interested in get- ting a story of of the 1927 In- , tor-national held at Chicago can now do so by sending $1 to Mr. B. H. .Heide, sccmtaryLmanager. Inter-—~ national Live Stock Exposition; Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Illinois, and requesting a copy of the “Re- view and Album of the 1927 Inter- national." This very interesting and attractive cloth—bound book costs them more than $2 per volume to publish so it is a real bargain at the- price quoted. so order early if you want one. MORE LAMB RECORDS EAR EDITORz—ln reading over THE BUSINESS Faan's reports on lambs, I think I have a. re- cord that is hard to beat. One of our_.Shropshires gave birth to four lambs. The mother disowned one so we raised it on a. bottle and :named it “E. Pluribus Unum" (one out many) and call it “Bus” for short. Have saved and raised 39 lambs from 24 ewes. Also have four sets of living triplets that weigh from 20 to 45 pounds apiece.—Duane P. Crit- tenden, Washtenaw County. EAR EDITOR:—I cannot beat the 19 pound lamb but I had a ewe that gave birth to twin lambs, a buck and a ewe, on April 3rd that weighed 25 pounds on that day. One weighed 14% pounds and the other 10%.—~T. T. Williams, Eaton County. EAR EDITORz—There was a. pair of twin lambs born on my farm April 6th this year weigh~ ing 25% pounds the day they were born; buck weighed 13 pounds and the ewe 12%.——W. J. Armstrong, Iosco County. Are there any more records We If there are, let’s have thorn—Editor. \\ BE PROMPT FOR THE SIXTH STATE SALE . CAN YOU BEAT THESE RECORDS? ‘ ’ ETTERS on heavy lambs have been quite numerous during the last month and all of the been most interesting. . Now. we have one from C. E. Whi ' ', of Clinton county, who states that he has The supply is limited I a .44 REGISTERED HOLSTEINS TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1923, MICHIGAN STATE comma“ Sale Starts At Noon Eastern Standard Time MICHIGAN HOLSTElN-FRIESIAN ‘ASS'N‘ , ‘ J. *6. ‘Hoys, Sale Mgr. no “lamb story” but a “calf story" and he proceeds to tell us that one of his grade cows gave -.birth to twin calves last fall weighed 80 poundsat birth. He sold them when they flvé‘weeks old and one weighedlfl) pounds while the other (1996!! am at' z j \ , 180. He many know who can beat that. co dome. : ‘ -""- ~ ‘ r . And here, (another record to boot at. The procurepofisfl heifer , calf hon: on [Iowa far-mgrécentlyc that stood 15. 11581131113" _ 7, I ' Weighed 12 pounds at birth. Who can-near; cramp: near mg”; L » ,'th¢8ére¢9dfl?—Editar . u » s . that 'is very nervous. NERVOUS HORSE, I have a mare I recently purchas- She is “14 ' years old and a splendid animal and worker, but for the nervousness. It: I try to hold her down to a walk she. dances and it I hold too tight will go straight up in the air. a thing I can put in her reed/thatwould soothe and quieten her nerves? She weighs about 1,200' pounds.-—M. G., Clio, Mich. » F this mare belonged to me, I would work her on a. jockey stick would work hed on a jockey stick andtie her back to the other horse and put the lines only on the other horse. It might be that a few weeks of this treatment would teach this v ’ PIGS BAVE.EXTBA LEG OR Two Old England comes a report of a. sow furl-owing three pigs, each with an abnormal number of feet. One has six feet and the other two five feet each. Otherwise the illge are normal and healthy. mare to walk more slowly and to not fuss so much while you are working her. It you could work her with another horse that was a fairly fast walker, it would make a much better team for you. There is nothing you could feed this mare that would do any good. LEAKS MILK I have a pure bred young Hol- stein cow, she had her first call last spring, and during the last few weeks she has been leaking her milk. What can be done for this?-————G. V., Hill- man, Mich. DO not know of anything that can be done for a cow that leaks her milk except to milk her more ott- en. There has been some treatments recommended, but none or them ever was satisfactory. This is due to a. weakness oi the muscles of the teat, and there is nothing that can be done to. strengthen them. If she leaks her milk too badly, the only . thing you can (R3 is to dispose of her. GRUBS I have a yearling heifer call that has small bunches on her back, She is doing well and seems to be in good health. Can you tell me what this may be, the cause and the remedy? ——J. H., Newago, Mich. THINK this must be warbles or grubs that this call! has; when a scab forms on them remove it and take a small oil can and force a small amount of gasoline or kerosene in the opening; this will kill them. MOON BLINDNESS I have a horse about 12 years old and a. very “good Worker, but she appears to be going blind. Some time. ago I noticed her eyes running and then at the nostrils, but it cleared up so soon that I did nothing for her. Both eyes look normal color. She seems to be sound and healthy otherwise—E. S., Carleton, Mich. Y opinion is that yourwill simply be wasting time' and money both to attempt to treat this horse’s eyes, because this is no doubt moon blindness or periodic opthal- rule which is incurable. These cases will clear up for a while, sometimes for many months, but the disease will recur and eventually the animal goes blind. Sorry that I cannot give you some helpful information for this animal. HEIFER KICKS Can you tell me how to break a heifer from kicking? She is just fresh and would like to break her to be gentle—F . F., St. Louis,,Mich. ' HE only thing I know of that you might do is to tie her hind / Q legs together just above the. hOCkS. While you. ,milk her; sometimes this gets. them over the habit; some Is there anY- ’ _v \sss s» \ 90 \s r . HIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN - at Danville, Indiana, one day in February. It shows .two carloads of the New McCormick-Deering Cream Separators. Six motor trucks hav‘ been safely loaded With the beautiful new machines with their glossy japanned finish and full ball-bearing equipment, ready to start out to nearby farms and towns. Snow and sleet hampered the work but it could not down the enthusiasm. It is that way all around the country. Whole communities— merchants, bankers, editors, Chambers of Commerce, as well as farmers—have welcomed the new cream separator and its constructive effect on dairying. Big-scale deliveries like the above have taken place at scores of points—west, east, central and south. The New McCormick-Deering is going out to the armers in cal-load quantities—up to 150 machines in each freight car—in every dai ‘ng section. Everywhere the enthu- - siasm for the machine is?“ o. It is very easy to understand when you realize what the New McCormick-Deming ofi'ers. It is the ball-bean}: separator—the easiest-running cream separator in the worl . Every one of the six sizes has ball bearings at all high-speed points. It makes a. hit with everybody who turns it! An outstanding most vital feature of this machine is its ability u ¢ 4 <> W5 knew farmers would like this new separator—and they . to separate milk at a. wide range of temperature and down to a surprisingly low degree. Milk may be skimmed with absolute assurance of maximum butter fat recovery. McCormick-Deming design challenges only test and We» in close skimming, what- ‘ our :1» conditions. Slower-ml: speed. Japanned finish. New bowl design. Auto- ‘ matic lubrication. Visual oil gauge. New revolving supply can. I Perfected outside faucet. New easily cleaned frame. New gear design. Steel, rounded-edge, rust-proof tinware. Six capacities —from 350 to 1500 lbs. per hour—for one cow or a hundred. INTERNATIONAL HARVEST“ COMPANY 606 So. WAVO. fimww) Chicago, In. -ng passed on by the new owners. .0. s > ‘\ ’ .- ///§~ «Let the new ball-bearing machine prove itself in every particular, by demonstration. The McCormick-Deering dealer is at your service—write for catalog. \\\\\\§\\\\\\\\\\\\\‘$ ml V r , .21. \ r 7 \q\\ \\ \ l . i McCORMI — - 41 Cows In Mllk 1 Ormsby, Onu and Hengcrveld J. E. Mack and Boo Guy Dodge with Pedigrees. I data of any live stock sale in If you are considering a sale ad- vlse us at once an for am. Addr- F.. t. Clemen May 22.——llols§einsJ—M(ich. wlll clalm the daltge d we as: lee Stock Edttor. M. years of breeding I'lfllfitelns. :. llolstein—lll‘riesian 3Y3. bec 5'. East Roa . on Cook Dispersal Sale of Registered Holsteins Wednesday, May 23rd, starts Twelve O'clock Noon 2 Herd sires 1O Bred Beliefs 2 Young Bulls 15 Yearling Helfers 2 Helfer Calves Breeding. aton, Auctioneers Heavy producers and good types results of fifteen J. E. BURROUGHS, FLINT. Mch. Elght miles south on Fenton Rdoad, one mile west H E REFORD K-pssnmc 84 average 450 98 average 660 3 cars tested cows and heifers. JOHN CA RROW :: 0 127 average 5-10 HEREFORD s‘rezns FOR SALE.‘ 80 Sllortllorns average 750 .' TTUMWA. IOWA ’ BROWN SWISS sales list to, Michigan Brown swlss unsi'fig, Mich. May 23.—Holstei.ns-—J. E. Burroughs. Flitn. FOR SALE—1 REG. HOLSTEIN FEMALES-— from 2 to 5 years old—all due first week in June. Mlchlgm. - Ma 25.—G . —— ‘ ’ l yearling Bull. ’ Br‘e‘ggfffimfihmfgfi Bufii‘fi‘gmmn" WM. l. GRIFFIN, Howell, Mlchlgan, n. 5, Box 65 Sec’y, East hanging, Mich. r: — Assn., Sebewalng, Michigan. BUY YOUR BROWN SWISS NOW. WRITE FOR Breeders' SHORTHORNS of herd heading merit. be pleased Wlth what we have. soak we stand squarely behind any lllll e. and Meadow Marshall No. 1351(ilb. - , " GUERNSEYS ' FOR SALE—REG. GUERNSEY. BULL CALF six months old. Bon Ayre breeding. Or would trade fr; (Slueélllselélalei‘f‘erbculf. Mi M v 'v . . u urn, 0 gen. HOIbTEIlVS JERSEYS RAN H co. FAR Geo. E. Burdlck, Mgr. FOR SALE POLLED SHORTHORNS. BOTH SEX We know that you will Prices reasonable. guarantee we Herd header] by Royal l_’e_cr No. 21473 Goldw'alor, Mlohlgln EYS HOLSTthS. ’j for 5128 Light color. Good type. R E G . J E R s : 3 B ll L L 8 First dropped last October. Dam producing 540 Two heifers due in Two Reglstered Milking Shorthorn‘ cows lbs. fat. Second, dropped last November. Dam fmSh- and fine heifer 14 “‘mlths Om- Prices2 producing 500.11)... m. ’l‘llird, dropped last Octo- $150: 31‘5- R- G Palmer Balding. lich- her. Dam producing 399.4 lbs. fat at 2 years. . Just $125. PAGE 31 LIVE STOCK ADS CONTINUED ON ’ more salvage .valuedarger calves for veal and greateran of {at and milk. These combined factors spell profits for the farmer. > Write for Mature -°L$J.El§.”.’..“'..‘$"" M in 7. days. resale—rm Bred Home. 0f the!!! noun get over it. so the V ‘fi..to. ry a. tor . .. ,‘ ' ‘19,!!e ‘ ice J mfierm J. E. Burnett, Director mu soprano; .ll. v.‘ stadium" bout-Immune. 0.0. . stew m ‘ September nnd November all from high class hulls. - 1.5375 » GUY c. WILBUR, BELDING, HIGH. .‘th 1 t g ’ Born June 11, 1.927 A'son of Prince Echo Rauwerd who has 23 A. R. daughters; twenty of Which have produced as immature cows from 20 ' ” to 31'lbs. butter in 7 days. His dam produced 622 lbs. butter in 305 days, and 27.3 lbs; She is a‘daughter of a 31—lb. cow with 989 lbs. butter in a year and is sired by Echo Sylvia King Model. ~ Write for Pedigee BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY Michigan. E . a BULL CALF FOR SALE ~ g Ask Any Owner About Its Lighter Draft BEFORE you buy a grain binder, ask any owner if he has found lighter draft; smoother running and better binding in his Light Running New John Deere Grain Binder You will get a reply that will start you on the road to your John Deere dealer’s store. You, too, will want to be ready for the harvest with a Light- Running New John Deere. Wide bull wheel with wide, high lugs; improved cutter bar that does not bind; better lubrication;easy running, gear- controlled reel; flexible-capac- ity elevators; smooth-working binder attachment—all of these help to make the John Deere a lighter-running, satisfactory binder. When you see the John Deere, notice its facilities for oiling. You can oil it thorough- ly with an ordinary oil can in just a few minutes. In thin or heavy crops this improved binder handles the grain without waste and with- out clogging. It’s famous for its uniformly good work. Give the John Deere your harvesting job this year. You ~ will like it better each year of its long life. See it at your John Deere dealer’s now. Write for free folder. describing it—uddreee John Deere. Moline. Illinois, and eels for folder AB-‘l 33. THE TRADE MARK OF QUALITY MADE" FAMOUS BY GOOD LMPLEMENTS RAIN . These big rugged Leghorns are well adapted for heavy egg produc- ,- tion. Our catalog shows pedigrees of our pen imported direct from England. The males in this pen were out of a 298 egg pen that layed eggs weighmg 30 ounces to the dozen and were sired by a. '301 eggmalc. The females records range from 259 to 271. Many males direct from this pen now head our matings. REDUCED PRICES ———A— Grade . For Week of May 21 ................................ ...... .. $10.00 tier 100 OUR AA Grade ‘For \Veek of May 28 .......... .. 9.00 per 100 is 10 per chick ‘ Month of June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 per 100 higher, . You can order direct from this ad. We will ship C. O. D. on receipt of small deposit. 100% live 1 delivery guaranteed. All stock Michigan Accredited. Pioneer Poultry Farm R. R. 10, Box 11 .1 ii , . = - pay high prices for small Leghorns buy just ordinary Leghorns— it When you can buy Chicks from our large English Type 5. C. White Leghorns—those cold climate egg producers for these low. prices. Holland, Michigan March and April June 3“ 100 .................. .. $ 9.00 00 .................. .. 40.00 1000 .................. .. 75.00 Place your order now and be assured of delivery when on want It. An d osl k ur order. 100% live and satisfactory delivery guaranteed.’ Circular Free. y W t boo 5 yo City Limits Hatchery, P. Rezelman, Prop., Holland, Mich. DlLlGENT CHlCKS DID IT And will do it for you Still a few Folders left, ask for one and read the unsolicited testimonials from our custom‘ers’ who ve done well With DILIGENT Chick. One farmer in our nelghborhood who _keeps about 400 DILIGENT hens received a check of $56.10 for eggs laid in one week from April21 up to April 28. Ten week old Pullets 85.00 per hundred. Postpaid Prices on C icks 50 100 200 500 s. C. hlte Leahorns .......................... .. $4.25 $8.00 $15.50 $31.50 garred Plymouth Rocks 5.25 10.0 19.50 41.50 . . Rhode island Reds . 5.25 10.00 19.50 41.50 Mixed Chicks (All heavys) . 4.15 9.0 11.50 42.50 , Mixed Chicks (Light) 3.15 1.00 13.50 82.50 Harm J. Knoll, Owner Holland, Mich. * C H [C K S . AT REDUCED PRICES ' STRONG, STURDY, PURE REED-CHICKS FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY' DILIGENT HATCHERY a. POULTRY FARM . R. R. No. 4 r- . 100 50 1000 y ‘8. C. Whlte horns s 9.00 $42.50 8 80.00 ,ko. Drown Leg arm: and S. c. Anconas 10.00 41 95.0 rred Rocks and R. I. Reds .. 11.00 52.50 100.00 .00 35.0 , 10.00 1,,Mix‘ed Ohioks for Broilers ..... .. I , MAY Delivery. 1c Per Chick Less: Than Above ‘Prlcec. ' , . JUNE Deliverg. 20 per Chick Less Than Above Price. _ ‘ "Shipped Postpaid to your door. 10 % Live Delivery Guaranteed. Order direct from this ad. We . _. ., . .. .. have no Catalog or Circular. Oil-00K RIVER POULTRY FARM Box 3 " 'znuudo. moment i i J OHNaonEER NEW VARIETY OF CORN A new variety of corn called. Jewett Yel- low Fllnt has been registered and certifi- ed by the Michigan Crop Improvement Ass’n for the first time this year. It was developed at the Jewett Farms, ~In Ing- ham county. BROADSCOPE FARM NEWS AND VIEWS (Continued from Page 8) the field to corn and use considerable fertilizer; we will have more corn out than we had expected and we al- so have more oat land than we had planned on. We’ have just finished sowing forty acres of them; With good oat straw and corn fodder one can get through a. winter it he has to. About hay substitutes, I know of none better than oats and clover; many wheat fields will be plowed up and sown to oats and barley. We believe we will leave our wheat as it is, it will be a. very small crop but I am sure this will be in favor of the clover and grass seed we are sowing on these fields. Looks like what wheat we do get wlil be worth some- thing. ‘ l t t t I Farm Relief I have been wondering what would have happened if the much lauded McNary—Haugen Bill had been in ef- fect last fall. There was said to be a surplus of wheat. Suppose the $10,000 a year bunch of “surplus committee men” had taken half of it and sold it to Europe for what it would have brought and thereby caused a higher price here on what was left, what would be the prospect for America this year with the ,wheat condition as it is all over the nation? I have sometimes, nay many times, wondered who would be the men “chosen” to compose this “commit- tee” which would declare when “sur- plus crops,” existed. I don’t believe there are many men Who are quite wise enough for Most any one can tell when what is known as the corn belt, has a big crop of corn. But the “corn belt” LOTS OF ADVICE EAR EDITORz—We sure do like D the Michigan Business Farmer. “'e have only taken it a short time and are not sorry that we signed for it. It sure gives us a. lot of good advice in many things, also a lot of good things to read. We hope it will keep on coming—E. K. DEWITT, Mich. . is a small part of the U. S. A. The farmers of the U. S. who buy corn are many times the number who grow corn to sell. The same with wheat, cotton, etc. A guarantee there will be a. high price for a. crop is certain to result in a larger crop by increased acreage and care. The un- certainity of crop prices is the only thing that keeps a surplus from be- ing a reality every year. A man asked me the other day if I didn’t think there was a “farm problem.” Yes, I think there is. I don’t think so because the “Bankers Associations” say there is. Farmers should not let bankers do all their thinking and planning. . . “If there is a farm problem, what is it’s remedy?” was the next ques— tion. Well it certainly is not the McNary-Haugen Bill as I see it. The more I study this Proposed McNary- Haugen legistlation the more I think the President was right'when he ve- toed it a year ago and I believe an— other veto will be forthcoming this year. ' . ' Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, California. and Michigan—five states—produce '8}! “per cent of the butter manufactured cooperat- vlve‘ly“ in the United States. , that committee. ~ ’ AT mun sznvmr l J . . .. -. _ no. 650 rem-gaunt; N E M A ;. WORM CAPSULES (Chemically-mud TetracblontbyM) For Killing Roundwor‘mS, llookworms and Stomach Worms Hogs, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Dogs and Foxes r Safe and Sure r Quick Action —— No Losses Inexpensive Nema Capsules at your Drug Store , Neme=Booklet sent free by ANIMAL INDUSTRY DEPT. 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I! you don’t. want our edltor's advlm or on ma. advloo. but JIM 'ploln. everyday business forman’ _ advice, and In your motion hers. I! you can answer the other tollo a nut-cum. please dc so he may am- names." '3'.“ fit’é"? “m” "m" can clam"... on: Form". It. 1' r" If you smoke SOY BEANS EAR EDITORz—It has been truly said, by Pope I believe, that, “Fools go where angels fear to trod," and I have tried to keep out of “print” lest I be pointed . out as a “horrible example,” but a , brother has asked about soy beans V 4‘ and as I am quite a “nut” on the ; subject and have had considerable ‘ ' experience with them here goes. In my old home in‘ southern Louis- iana and Mississippi it is about the only bay to be depended upon except cowpeas, which are very similar. When I moved to Michigan I brought some soy bean seeds along I .and put them out very nicely but ‘ g; ; learned to my sorrow later they were ‘ - » '2 almost unknown here and had to be . inoculated for the first crop, so mine . just naturally petered out that year. —" The next year I procured more . seed and a couple of bottles of dope from the county agent and have al- ways been able to grow from two to ' four tons of fine hay per acre on just medium land. The first crop I saved part of for seed and we threshed them with an “Armstrong thresher” which you tell em’ is some job. The bean itself is one of the strongest feeds there is ground with corn or oats and I once raised a ton litter by their help which is another story and that without milk. However the main use of soy beans as yet here, is to suppliment a short hay crop. If your seeding looks bum e figure on a patch of soy bean hay and the destruction of the cornfodder by the corn borer will lose lots of its terrors. ‘ Green soy bean hay put in the silo along with the silo corn will be a very valuable addition. A very good feature of raising soy ‘ \ \. idea. Enjoyment in smoking is the thing that counts. and you get it full measure in ‘i > é. P i the few days lull betwen corn plant- beans is you get the hay the same . year you seed it and another is you \ can put them out if you need be in I ing and corn ploughing, or as the . Michigander says corn cultivating. Prepare your ground as for corn and use the grain drill for seeding, about 90 pounds to the acre is about right, first inoculating the seed by the use of "pure culture” which your county agent will assist you to pro- cmigu can then cultivate a few times I ‘ “I’d a mile , f0r a ” with a peg tooth drag or weeder if _. the ground is fair till the plant is g , w quite big without injury. . : The soy bean does not do so well on real heavy clay but will stand quite wet weather and more dry spells than almost any other crop. Out for hay when the beans are about the size of buck shot and cure 9 1923' R ,_ Reno”. Tub-33.. for a couple of days any way In the comp-my. Winston-Salem, N. c. windrow and for several days in medium sized cocks. Don’t rush soy bean hay into the barn; it must have time to properly cure. It is quite 1 a chore to get this hay but it beats ,.; I ~ 0-; y ‘l t the devil out of going to a sale next March and giving your not for ten tons of timothy when you know very well there ain’t a bucketfull of milk in a load of it. : e ‘ — . . It you wish to grow and thresh ' ' plug your drill as for_pea beans .or , ' ; . .~ , , . 1 I. , ,. V , ‘. . _ :3assesseseases2:33: READ THIS AD If you interested I in e large type Leghorn-em that equals the pea bean. has the extra size and» correct body type to give you @331: f3); lfiiikigeaiebrow are production during our severely cold Michigan winters. we specialize in but one'breed— The Boy beanfis one of the heaviest , [TQM BARRON Strain S. C. White Leghoms and furnish'Chicks, Pullets and Stock at producers of mtrogen there is and LIve and Let Live Prices. Beautifully illustrated Catalog FREE. has a Vast “mt system Whi°h is 19’“ HILLVIEW POULTRY FARM, Zeeland, Michigan.° Box 50 to the next crop. I have seen a po- tato crop nearly doubled by using —- the soy bean asagreen manure crop. . .WHEN WRITING T0 ADVERTISERS PLEASE cm. A we... m, “Mm e , “F' 1" Walters' Bar” 0°“nty' - MENTION THE MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMER gageeedggvggyvbggarguesggpgg-eoges. * ' Ottawa countyhis rut); making Elan; to . a ‘ ~ . ‘ - developed 1llmllets. {)Ve will have “rum 2 to ar. . -‘$8$§y.fi2§”i§..i°§ougidfe2eem§a .Ei Chicks from Record of Performance Mfg?” 3,000 p1 lets ready to shi In June. All varieties. Low prices. B HATCH- R 2 a Grand Haven are working on the proposi- . ' - Selected Chicks at reduced Prices: Can hi ' - tion but no definite date has been set yet. Bug “more” 12c_ White or Silver ‘sflygnggtgéce.Whm)lttiiugftrbe?.irggsFOfifiékfteefihighgfi 35311;: I In. I! ERY. Iceland. Mlch., . . 4' 14¢. Let 3 firahmu. Jerse Black Giants 16c. Whte firown B Le horns Anconas Heav lxed Amrdmg to M A. Kessler’ land clear. 9c. Light ed. 74:. cum 8 "Ion nséonn or 95h onu'Anca P gfigfiEonnLe MTTI os.’ BY ICKSWHIIE LEGliORNS ‘ u to 816 e 2 records. Eve femal ma ' 35 NE - SHIPPEDCQQMW L ingr'l’ec‘aust ‘11 Michigan, the farmers of 93m” “A Barred. Whriyve Rockinhs mfgeor rigge‘aoom'gatiigdsto virintg Wyandottes. BliacksMiIfiIEgg, LOW PREPAID PRICES awhwllm. . . - in this state have used 5.766.050 pounds of Bug on?“ m- 170- 'me. Brown Lecterns. Ancenas 14c. 50 er chick with order Balance 0. " K’ °°‘“‘"""‘“m‘°r mi» GmnI-ed-MMMMI. , ' 0. D. 1 es: than 100 ordered add 40c extra. F ' m1 f 0. P. M l M t‘ ' s Breeding he" é'WBIIdUP-dnlm' ‘WN' “Mme” 0191081“ Since 1921 When stock. Pallets. 3' weeks old Ohix. 2.000 on hand. hirer: iiitn°io°1uiy 30th. 1: get big? iess. cwncanmmguzjumoacummflg ‘ the edlstributing them. ill-0K”?! .IMTOHIBY ‘ Phone 70101 ( -, GRAND RAPIDS. Inc". l _ 4 ,4 ' i‘ \ _. ., _ ' r. ‘ ‘ ,‘No. 3 was less than No: 2, an " ' CAN SHIP AT ONCE AT REDUCED PRICES! a 4 [was less than No. 3.. “The BIG, STURDY, FLUFF! chicks from free range. pure bred flocks that have ‘been culled nd emet: hay Weights were not recorded e se ected for egg production and standard qualities. ust what you want for foundation stock or , V ‘ ’ - "improve your lay ng pens. Send this adv. with order and but gurvey methOds Indicate that a ' l .‘ 100% live delivery guaranteed. get 4 FREE chicks with every hundred. 2,000 Ciix on hand 1 to 10 weeks old. WE GUARANTEE THESE CHICKS TO ,SATISFY YOU! , _ , __ . .— Barred, White Buff Rocks. Single and Rene Comb I. I. Rae Blecii Minors”. 13m. White Brown, 300‘, eghorns, Anconss, Heav hits and Silver Laced Wnnd Buff Orpin tons, White Minot-cos. Bu Wynndettee, 16c. Light Brahmas, White Orplngtons. Blue Andu slam, 18'/ o. Liuht mlxed,»8c. Grade AA chicks per Chick elm-a. If less than 100 are ordered, add 260c extra. After April 1801, $1.00 per 100 lea. Free Circular on CHICKS FROM R. O. P. MALE MATINGS LAWRENCE HATCHERY Tel. 72525 GRAND RAPIDS, MICE. IGHL ND LGHON Order ' your Leghorn Chicks- now right from this ed at these low prices. You can getthem C. O. D. Highland Leghorns are Production‘ Leg- horns having bloodlines of Tancred, Hollywood and Bar— ron Strains. Every breeder carefully selected for size, type and egg production. Mated to males of 200-300 egg pedi- greed ancestry. ORDER AT THESE LOW PRICES—C. O. D. Prices efl‘ective May lot 100 300 500 $9.00 $26.25 $42.50 $80.00 ' i I i i i Just send $1.00 and' We will ship your Chicks C. O. D. You can pay the balance g when they arrive. Of course we guarantee 100% live delivery. Our new free catalog 1000 50 $5.00 is ready. Write for it today. HIGHLAND POULTRY FARM, R. 9, Box 5, Holland, Mich. NEW LOW PRICES C. 0. D. ()ur pure berd chicks from Michigan Accredited stock can now be bought at prices lower than usual. We Will ship 0. O D. on receipt of a 10% deposit. All stock has been fed Cod liver oil during the )ast winter. Order your chicks right now from this ad. Rot, State Commercial avings Bank. RICES EFFEOTIVE MAY 21st 28 50 00 500 1000 s. c. Whig Lmhtrnsh(Enoi:s£ Tynelrend) 1 . . rown cg orns eavy ype 2.25 $4.75 9.00 42.50 80.00 Barred Rocks and S. c R I Red 33 25 6.00 $1.00 350.00 $95.00 3 ...... .. . 100; Heavy Mixed $10.00 per 100 Our free catalog tells all about our special matin s at slightly higher It is time to order your Pullets now. Get our latest. prIIces. HUNDERMAN BROS., R. R. 3, Box 45, ZEELAND, MICH. Mixed Chicks '7.o'o ' 100% live delivery guaranteed. $ per prices. BARGAIN PRICES FOR MAY DELIVERY i I CHICKS FROM LARGE, HEAVY. CAREFUL-LY SELECTED BIRDS. GOOD WINTER LAYERS gléltseoallgo$rggli ()Ibeghr063323130, 1018.50;A2(i0t, 31336500; $2 0.00. Barred Rocks: 100, .;.., .;.i,o. euv ssore: ;..‘, .;' 3 100‘. $7.00; 200, $13.00. y $ 00 $18 00 nght Assorted lior delivery before May lst, chicks are $2.00 per 100 higher than prices quoted above. Order from tins ad. today. Save time and money. 100 % live postpaid delivery. \ i HILLVIEW HATCHERY, C. Boven, Prop., R. 8, Box B, Holland, Mich. \ MICHIGAN gDUNDEE “CREW, CHICKS STOCK ALL BLOOD-TESTED FOR WHITE DIARRHEA FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS. NEW LOW PRICES FROM MAY 10 T0 JUNE 1. 10 PER CHICK LESS FOR JUNE DELL'VERV , V 0 600 000 ,8. P. Rocks (Pedigreed Matings, 200 to 258) .......................... .. $13.00 $80.00 $120.00 ‘ , 8. P. Rocks (Select Grade) .................................. ................... .. .00 55.00 110.00 g s. c. White Leghorns (Tancred a. Hollywood Mating: 230 to 291 11.00 50.00 100.00 ,8 .C. White Leghorns (Dundee. English Matings 00 to 230).... 10.00 45.00 90.00 I Order direct from this ad or write for catalog. I007. live delivery guaranteed. Buy blood tested and Michigan Accredited stock this season and be pleased. éDUNDEE HATCHERY & POULTRY FARM, Box B, DUNDEE, MICHIGAN ’ B MATINGS add So, BLUE RIBBON PENS' Add 40 each TRAPNESTED l :70 lfivc Delivery ligugmptred, and Postage paid on 2.550 0 600 ll 9. rown am u .egiorns ................ 2. 4.'0 8. 0 38.00 ! Barred, White and Bull Rocks, Minorcas, Anco as, s s a s 0 s i ‘ White Wyandottes and Reds ................ .. 2.75 5.50 10.00 48.00 5 Silver Wyandottes and Orpingtons ................. .. 4.25 8.00 15.00 72.00 IMixed al heavy Broilers, No Culls ...................... .. 2.75 5.00 900 43 00 ‘ Babion’s Fruit and Poultry Farms, Lock Box 354-3, Flint, Mich. KEYSTONE HATCHERY BETTER BRED—BETTER CHICKS—GREATER PROFITS Foreman Strain. Barred Plymouth Rocks; Tancred and English Strain S. C. White Leghorns; Keystone quality White Wyandottes. We breed for egg production. Write for catalog. Our oiiicial winning will prove to‘ you of how nearly these strains reaches the production perfection. Our liberal Guarantee is your protection. ’ Capitol Keystone Hatchery, R. F. D. 1, Dept. 100, Lansing, Mich. REDUCED PRICES ON PURE BRED BABY CHICKS , Prepaid Prices for 26 50 100 200 500 1000 Lane ape White Leghorn: ................ .. 82.16 86.00 3 9.50 $10.00 $46.00 8 05.00 nor-cos - lies! , White end Barred Rocks 3 Single and Rose Comb R ...... .. 3.00 6.50 10.50 21.00 50.00 96.00 ; White and ill. Wyandote, Buw Orpl tens 3.00 . 5.15 11.00 22.00 52.50 100.00 I. 8. Humour-gs, 14¢. Assorted Ll , 1c.. Light and heavy, 84;. "to? Sc. Liv Guaranteed. Order from this ad or send for Catalog on Price List. THE LANTZ HATCHERY Box F TIFFIII, onto Cured His Rupture I was badly ruptured while lifting a trunk several years ago. Doctors s id my only hope of cure was an o ation. Trusses did me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and com- pletely~cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never returned. although am doing hard work as a carpenter. There was no operaticn, no lost time, no Reduced Prices for May 8: June .lenuine Tom Barron English White Lethe , large type lapover combs. selected stock. Non- settinz Barred Rocks. 0c 3 headed by males whose darns have trapneet records, 206~230 M. S. C. laying contest. White Leghorns ...... .. Barred Rocks Circular free. HILLSIDE HATOHERY, R. No. 3, Holland, Mich. LET US SAVE YOU $5.00 trouble. I have nothing to sell, but will 0n Ever 100 Barred Pi outh Rock 8. onion . give full information about how you ‘may 31—18mm :figgsormsigiilgihegto qsdmgbwfilitghigglhozgs , find a. complete cure without operation, it fledged Blood Team birds. “as,” h "m op you write to me, Eugene M. Pullen, car- : penter, 133A Marcel us Avenue, Manas- . quan, N. J. Better cut out this notice and show it to any others who are rup- tured—you my. save a life or at least misery of rupture and the worry portunit to eean you ei to? “Save, Money" Price Met-.25 gems Key 1th ' P0! 100 500 , 10 0 g: g. Rocks .......... "$12.00 .$57.00 $110200 . .............. .. 51.00 110.00 8. 0. WM“ Leghorn: 10.00 41.00 90.00 ‘7 danger of an operation;-—-(Adv.) THE culture: yflATGHERV, Weh- NI-Iospital, Indianapolis, Ind.—~_§§dv.) farmers’ observation is a pretty ac- curate barometer. ' some Needs of Northern Michigan On account of its even summer temperatures, I predict that this sec- tion of Michigan will become a ‘ breeding ground for very'high class seeds of the. small grains, garden stuff, and potatoes. More than this it has a world of scenery, the best‘ GETS 81,113.75 FOR 185 CHICKENS HAT In considered to be a. 'world’l record price for a quantity of ordinary chick- ens ls reported by the Washtenaw ‘Gonnty Tribune. 135 Barred Rock chickens belonging to Tom Feather- ly, near Hamburg, were sold at auc- tion at $8.25 per bird or a total of $1,113.75. The purchase was made by Perry Smith, wealthy Detroit man, who recently bought the farm on which Mr. Feathcrly lived and want- ed the chickens left' on the property. that lies outéof-doors, but not so many outstaters know this. The fine thing about this scenery, shore line, etc, is that it can be sold over and over again, without any loss of the. original capital. Not many appreci- ate it put the tourists who come to Michigan each year drop a paltry 300 million dollars into the confers of our residents. Additional tourists would mean more money. The State of Michigan could well appropriate $150,000 dollars a year to tell the rest of the world‘ what a fine vacation place the State really is. The money would come back a hundred fold. 0 OVER 1600 FARM BOYS ATTEND JUNIOR FARMERS’ WEEK (Continued from Page 3) corn borer. An extra three bushels per acre made possible by the good seed of the right variety will pay more for the extra labor of corn bor— er cleanup than last year's Govern- ment compensation. Since Michigan is a corn purchas— ing state,'her farmers need not only an extra 3 but an extra 10 to 15 bushels, which will put corn groWing on a basis of greater profit than ever, despite the extra cost of cleanup ' which must be carried out if the corn borer is to be controlled. ' The trials carried on to date and told of in this article are not final, but theypoint the way to the most dependable varieties of corn for Michigan. In the light of informa— tion gained this far, the accompany— ing map, with corn variety recom— mendations for given areas, is sub— mitted as a guide for farmers buying seed corn this spring. Recommenda— tions for central Michigan are based on the variety trials of one, two and three years duration. Much more in- formation will be gleaned from the 40 or more over-state corn variety demonstrations to be gotten under way this spring and to be continued, it is hoped, for a period of at least 3 years. Cost of planting trees in the Lake States average less than $5.00 per acre. With sweet corn, it has been observed that hills planted with large kernels ma- ture quicker than those that grow from small seed of the same variety. Uncle Ab says that the world needs more folks to whom no one is a stranger- It seems nice to have a. friend like '11. B. F. to turn to and I appreciate it very much—Mrs. F. E. R., Newberry, Mich. Please renew my subscription for three years. Your paper is good. 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M. .3gads‘hgw'x‘ig.tprdventing White _: 7- - V - .1 . , Thegfollowingf letter will no doubt j be'of'ii-tmost- interest to‘ poultry rais- ers who have had serious losses from White Diarrhea.~ We will let Mrs. Bradshaw tell of her experience in her oWn words: " “Dear Sir: I'see reports of so many losing their little chicks with White Diarrhea, so thought I would tell my experience. I used to lose a great many from this cause, tried many remedies and was about dis- couraged; As a last resort I sent to the «Walker Remedy 00., Dept. 530, Waterloo, Iowa, for their Wal- ko White Diarrhea Remedy. I used two 50c packages, raised 300 _White ‘Wyandottes and never lost one or had one sick after giving the medi- cine and my chickens are larger and healthier than ever before. I have found this company thoroughly reli- able and- always get the remedy by return mail."——-Mrs. C. M. Brad- shaw, Beaconsfield, Iowa. Cause of White Diarrhea White Diarrhea is caused by'mi- croscopic organisms which multiply with great rapidity in the intestines of .diseased birds and enormous num- bers are discharged with the drop- pings. -Readers arewarned to be- ware of White Diarrhea. until it 'kills half your chicks. Take the “stitch in time that saves nine." Remember, there is scarcely a hatch without some infected chicks. Don’t let these few infect your entire flock. Prevent it. Give Walko in all your drinking water for the first two weeks and you won’t lose one chick where you lost hundreds before. These letters prove it: Never Lost a Single Chick Mrs. L. L. Tam, Burnett's, Creek, Ind., writes: "I have lost my share of chicks from White Diarrhea. Finally 'I sent for two packages of Walko. I raised over 500 chicks and, I never lost a single chick from White Diarrhea. Walko. not only prevents White Diarrhea, but it gives the chicks strength and vigor; they de- velop quicker and feather earlier.” [Never Lost One After First Base Mrs. Ethel Rhoades, Shenandoah, Iowa, writes: “My first incubator chicks, when but a few days old, be— gan to die by the dozens with White Diarrhea. I tried different remedies and was about discouraged with the chicken business. Finally, I sent to the Walker Remedy 00., Waterloo, Iowa, for a box of their Walko White Diarrhea Remedy. It’s just the only thin for this terrible disease. We raised _700 thrilgty, healthy chicks and never lost a single chick after the first dose." You Run No Risk We‘ will send Walko White Diar- . rhea Remedy entirely at our risk—- postage prepaid—so you can see for yourself what a wonder-working . remedy it is for White Diarrhea in baby chicks. So you"'can prove—as thousands have provenwthat It will 1) your loses and double, treble; even gladruple your profits. end 50c for package of alko or $1.00 for extra large box)——g1ve it in d] drin ing water and watch results. You’ll find on won’t lose one chick where you: lost dozens be- re. It’s a fltive fact. You run no risk We guar- rntce to your money romptly it you don t Ind it the greatest little chic saver you ever used. The Pioneer National Bank, the oldest and strong- est bank in Waterloo, 19... stands back of our guar- uitee. Walker Remedy 00., Dept. BaouWelei-loo, Iowa Michigan AccreditedFloeks Bargain m For thy And June Delivery Chicks from large, heavy, carefully. selected birds. Good winter layers. nd Brown I. ornl: 100- 8.0: gig-“183.50: $00-$40. 0. Barn: : 100310.50; zoo-$241.00- DID-$50.10. Heavy Assorted: 1oo-se.oé- zoo-$13.: ,; navy. and Ham. Anti-$1: 1m n! .. Light : 100-131. ; zoo-crane. 0rd ‘1‘ ' the ad today. Says time and muggy. mnioo %' live postpaid delivery. ” .Wriu for pu t bargains. Write for free catalog.“ ' ’ Known 5 Poultry Farm 1!. I. q. 1:...“ Ii. a. name, m. Don’t wait. 7 Minuet—Little to report now. Weather generally good but chilly winds seem ‘to come from snowy regions, Spring late. Some spring work done but not much as if weather had been warmer. Some oats sowed. Some plowing done. en. work is late. Only earliest seeding done. Quotations from Monroe: Wheat, $2.09; oats, 66c; rye, $1.23; potatoes, $1.00@1.20; eggs, 23c.——Mrs. F. H., Apr. .30. " St. Joseph—Most oats sown. Backward spring. Hard freezes making wheat look yellow and seems to be going backward; also young clover and grasses. There are also heavy losses of chicks this spring. Some farmers plowing for corn. Late spring causes shortage of hay. Oats that have been sowed early just starting to come up. Much sickness among people and horses—A. J. Y., Apr. 30. - Midland—Very few oats in; ground soft. Wheat looking bad, with freezing and thawing. Roads getting so we can get out. Warm rain last night made things look better. Pastures backward and will not be much good before middle of May. Quotations from Midland: Wheat, $2.00; corn, 81c; oats, 720; rye, $1.28; beans, $9.60; potatoes, 31.00; butter, 46c; eggs, 24c.-——B. V. 0., Apr. 29. Hillsdale (N. “KL—Still having cold weather. Cold north and: northwest Winds all time. Most oat sowing done. Early sown oats beginning to'come up. What wheat came through Winter has been bad- ly damaged past month with hard frosts most every night. Pasture hasn’t started to speak of and most farmers have dis- posed of fall hogs as they are short of. corn. Most farmers cleaning up corn re~ fuse voluntarily because of corn borer clean-up last year.—C. H., May 1. Montcalm.-——Perhaps spring has come to stay? Some rain last night. Hay scarce. Hogs higher. Seedings hurt. Farmers busy, plowing and getting oats in. Some gardens being planted. Freezes whenever it takes a notion. Quotations from Stanton: Wheat, $1.85;.corn, 500; oats, 650; rye, $1.20; beans, $8.50; pota- toes, 90c; butter, 45c; eggs, 25c.—Mrs. C. T., Apr. 30. Saginaw (N. “KL—Been having freez— ing weather but warming up now. Oats about all in. Hauling manure and plough— ing is order of day. Ground sticky on top but hard below. Wheat and rye do not look very good. Rye will not be much. Hay will be short crop. Red clover did not heave very much, but alfalfa and sweet clover heaved bad. Quotationss fromlHemlock: Wheat, $2.04; com, 900; oats, 720; rye, $1.48; beans, $9.50; pota- toes, $2.00; butter, 460; eggs, 27c.——F. D., Apr. 30. " Alpena.—Not much work done here yet; little spring wheat sowed. Ground getting in shape fast. Lots of auction sales being held ; everything selling high. Horses scarce. Quotations from Spratt: Wheat, $1.50; rye, 80c; beans, $8.50; potatoes, 750; butter, 450; eggs, 200.—K. H., Apr. . 30. Grand Traverse—According to reports this county will harvest one of the great- est cherry crops in its history this your. Frost has done some damage but buds Were retarded, this spring so it did not amount to much—Apr. 30. Kent—We had a regular snow storm here April 24th. Made ground white in about 15 minutes then old Sol came out and winter went away fora while. Real cold at night. Illinois reports state warm and gardens going in. No gardens plant— ed here; some plowed. No pasture in sight. Raining hard tonight with much lightning. Last week potatoes were go— ing in ground; some fair sized acreagcs too. Corn going up, $1.00 a crate. Seed oats 900 bushel. Farm grains scarce. Hay'about all gone. Unless warm weather comes soon looks bad for wheat. Every- one plowing. Oats are in; some along Grand River are up. Most hens on job now and some swamped with eggs. Cream about steady here. Some seem to have hard time to feed stock as they are over loaded with poor grades of cattle. Hogs geing up a little. $7.50 each asked for spring pigs. Rain last night certainly improved things. Was warm so wheat and grass look nice and green. Quotations ‘from Lowell: Corn, $1.00; oats, 80c@ 85c; potatoes, $1.00@1.10.—-—S. K. W., Apr. 30. E. Huron—Cold and dry since last is— sue. Wheat, rye, and clover fading every day, heaved upon legs as if to run away. Land working. General roads settled. Many farmers Working with teams for road builders. County and state milage being extended, both gravel and paVe- ment. Few farmers with hold—over stock and grain are cashing in to advantage. The moral effect on the community is encouraging but hard on newcomer. Quot- ations from Bad Axe: Hay, $10.00; eggs, 25c; milk, $1.80.—E. R., Apr. 30. Genesee.—-Large percentage of farmers have been unable to sow oats yet, ground having been wet and weather cold. Wheat not looking good and indications are will not be a bumper crop. Dairy cattle still bringing good price.“Farmers and poult- rymen not rushing in Young chicks bus- iness this year. Quotations from Flint: Wheat, $2.01; corn. $1.10; oats, 70c; rye, $1.15.; beans, $9.60; potatoes, $2.15; but- ter, 62c; eggs; 2805—11. 8., Apr. 30. (Continued on page 31) Even gard- ‘ IA 0 "’1' ( A in these things. A 5m mm.“ New York Central Station, Rochester, N. Y. La Salle St. Station, Chicago, 111. 466 Lexington Ave., New York, N. Y. J fl' nu 1m 0r":- " v d mt ' lnvvv m (is 12; $ , _ :1. " - ‘ ‘ ' AI ‘ I 'u‘ I ‘ _l\ \. s l ' V N 2 far i a. _ - //\“~; \ \ 'e a) J “<4 fl“ ’ 7/A'--\— 745‘ J . r -, l/ {4% 75/ ’ __ («’7’: / ' , /’ "A f? %5 /’~ 'ii’o P fa' w @ Two and a half millions of dollars were paid last year by the railroads of the United States for live stock losses in transit. At least half of this could have been saved by the shippers if correct prac‘ tises of feeding and handling had been followed. Much progress in handling live stock has been made‘ through well directed educational work among railroad employees. Producers and ship- pers are also learning to feed intelligently, load properly, and handle carefully. Cooperation pays The New York Central Lines are particu- larly interested in delivering your live stock to the market in perfect condition. V NieYork Central Lines Boston & Albany—Michigan Central—Big Four—Pittsburgh & Lake Erie and the New York Central and Subsidiary Lines Agricultural Relations Department Offices 68 East Gay St., Columbus, Ohio Michigan Central Station, Detroit, Mich. 902 Majestic Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. I . 9y 4” .79 oral/12.521 actly the same bloodlines that have produced these wli so great as it has been this year. 50 A Mating $5.50 8 Mating 4.50 Broiler Chicks, 6c each. Order direct from this ad at the above will be pleased. Circular fully describing sen ree. we - Hanson - - - Tancred e - - Remember, that Royal Leghorns are Contest winning Leghorn .2 'r. mers. Enlish smand that you get in our chicks ex- Our demand from old customers was never SPECIAL PRICES FOR JUNE lat-7th 100 .500 1000 $11.00 $55.00 $105.00 9.00 45.00 85.00 For May 252°08hlpment add 20 par chick: lots 10 per chlck vigor. WeRgeufarantee 100% live delivery and we know you erence——-Zeeland State Commercial & Stunts Bank. ROYAL HATOHERY & FARMS, 8. P. Wlersma, Prop" fl. 2, Box 8, ZEELAND. MIG“. Broiler Chicks ...... ..$8.00 per 100 guarantee 100% dclivciy. 100 2.00 0.00 We also have White & Bull Leghorn Pullets and hens for sale. Our big free catalog tells all. ' MEADOW BROOK HATCHERV, Henry DePree Sons, Proprietors, Box B, Holland, Mich. Grade B 500 $55.00 ' 48.00 Michigan credited Chicks 9 ——Every breed- l‘ or approv authorized spectors. v M d B k . '““* ea 0W roo Grade A Barred Rocks, S. C. 8: R. l. Reds ................ .. $1 White a Buff Leghorn .._. 1 Order direct from this ad. “'9 1 00 500 $1 1 .00 $50.00 _ 9.00 40.00 .Customers of wonderful layers 8 c Mixed Ohlcks Juno delivery. 10 per chick books your order. NOW BOOKING MAY AND JUNE ORDERS—BUY AT THESE LOW PRICES Good quality stock which will make good winter layers. chicks get our free ‘catalog that tells all about our Poult , « prevmus years tell us that May and June chicks have been ' PRICES EFFECTIVE MAY 15th 100 8. c. White horns .............................. .. . :9.00 White Leghorn. Special Mating: of Old Hons . 0.00 Barred o la; ....................................... .. . 13.00 Special Price for White Leghorns 8 100 % " 0.00 and 10 weeks pull Before you order your ivy Farm and Hatchery 3:00 47.30 ‘ .00 02.50 " 1 10.00 live delivery guaranteed ets ready for My and. " VILLAGE VIEW Pouunv FARM. Han-y Tor Hm. Owner. Box a. n. a, zesuun, mama. ‘ A Penny saved is aPenny earned 1 Taking the loss out of the cost of producing and marketing live stock is sound business. It is eco- nomic and a fundamental principle which results in increased net returns to the producer. 0' “£3; a: .- . firstlimirra; T“£’.xkr£\‘.}};ml: r} a: ,4 , - I ‘ ' 1.: 1 Never before, have you been offered a better value in chicks than you are here. Read these low prices and realize that here is an unusual buy. You get Michigan ' ,. as. You get 100% live delivery, postpaid. You get prompt ship- accredited chicks which-means every breeder is approved by - vspeeialists under superv1sion of Mich. State Poul. Im. Ass’n. ment. You get low prices. And of greatest value of all, you get that- famous Silver Ward Quality which means so much in poultry profits. Will ship C. 0. D. if you desire. We can also offer splendid 8~1O Week old pullets at very reasonable prices, of the same high quality. Low Chick Prices—Delivery May list—C. 0.’ D. 029} EXTRA SELECTED . , 25 50 , .100 500 1000 Production Bred S. C. White Leghorns, Anconas $3.00 $5.50 $10.00 $45.00 $90.00 STANQARD HEAVY LAYING Big 'l‘yie White Leghorns, Anconas 2.75 5.00 9.00 . 42.50 80.00 Selecte Bred-to-lay Barred Rocks 3.75 7.00 13.00 02.50 120.00 Assorted Brmler Chicks, all breeds 2 15 4.00 7.00 35.00 70.00 You can order right now from this ad and save time. Wire your order and we will ship at once. We refer you to the Zeeland State Bank—a Member of International Baby Chick Association. Start now with some of those famous money-makers. You can never do it cheaper than now. We will send you a large free catalog that tells you the whole story of Silver Ward if you wish. It will be a great help to you. Box 80 SILVER WARD HATCHERY ZEELAND, MICHIGAN Buy 2 and Sweek 01d Chicks and AVOID LOSSES You never saw more_'vigorous chicks. They get the right start imder ideal conditions. 24 liour—a-day attention. All chicks Michigan accredited. We can furnish quality day old chicks or older ones of any age in the breeds listed below. EXTRA SPECIAL Prices effective Immediately. 50 100 500 1000 s. White Leghorns $5.00 $ 9.00 $41.00 $ 79.00 Barred Rocks and S. C. Reds 5.75 11.00 51.00 99.00 Wh. Rocks; Wh. Wyan.- Buff 0 6.25 .00 109.00 , rps . 12.00 56 Broilers, all heavies, $9.00-100; $41 0-500; L. Mixed, $7.50-100. Em; prices are climbing. Broiler market is firm. ——a chicks at above prices. Order from this ad today. T- Now is the time to get those Lnkeview Or get our catalog——-We Ship C. O. D. LAKEWEW POULTRY FARM, Box 3 , Holland, Michigan . - M. J. ROLE, Prop. Member International Baby Chick Association Pp unda. non _ ' . . _ for Success Wltll Poultry --:Lakeview Busmess Breeds -' WE SHIP C. O. D. You need not pay forllolland Hatchery Chicks until they arrive. $1.00 down and we Will ship 0. O. D. or the balance. Holland Hatchery Chicks prove their worth by actual test right in the hands of our customers. Fred S. Donald of Oxford. Michigan, writes: “ his makes the 16th consecutive year I have ordered chicks from. you and never received 0 a bum lot.” You too can have this kind of, satisfaction if you will get some of Holland Hatchery Michigan Accredited Chicks. SEE THESE LOW PRICES Just send us Prices efiectlve May 1st 100 500 00 White Leghorns (English Type) ........................................ ._ $10.00 $47.50 90.00 White Leghorns (Special Mated) .. 12.00 57.50 10.00 s. c. Mottled Anconas .............. .. . 10.00 47.50 90.00. Barred Rocks ................... .. .. 14.00 65.00 120.00 Mixed Chicks ....................................................................... .. 7.50 Of course, we guarantee 100% live delivery and will stand squarely behind every shipment. You will find the chicks pure bred and exactly as represuited. Every chick is Michigan Accredited and comes to you under the label of, the Michigan State Poultry Improvement Association. Buy Holland Hatchery Michigan Accredited Chicks this year. Our free catalog tells all about them. Holland Hatchery & Poultry Farms Van Appledorn Bros. R. 7-B Holland, Michigan a Special Summer Prices LE 5 Egg prices are steadily advancing. Market poultry is fast. increasing in ED price._ Right now is your opportunity to make good money raisnig Bruininer— [ / Fredrickson quality chicks at the low prices given below. Choose your breed ' ‘ U and write or wne your order. “’9 will ship t. . . All (hicks are Michi- gun Accredited. We also have a good selection of 8-10 and 12 week old pullcts in the breeds listed below. Write for our low prices. PRICES EFFECTIVE NOW ; so 100 500 1000 8. C. White Leghorns ............................................ .. $5.00 $ 9.00 $42.50 $ 80.00 I Barred Rocks—R. I. s ................................... .. _6.00 11.00 52.50 102.50 Broilers,all heavies, $9.00 per 100; 500 for $42.50. Mixed Broilers, $8.00 per 100; 500 for $37.50. Will Ship C. 0. D. 100% Live Delivery Guaranteed Pay your postman when you get your chicks. Just write or wire your order._ We have large hatches each week and can fill large orders promptly. Write for free catalog that describes our speCial matings. Brummer & F rederickson Poultry Farm, Box 26, Holland, Mich. Baby Chicks at Wholesale Prices From 3 provcii breeds. Bred 31 years for higher egg‘ production. Direct from the farm .to your door. From some of Michigan’s best producing flecks. _Why look for cheap break neck prices when you, can get something better at a trifle higher price. From a Reliable Breeder of pure bred, large—bodied birds with big combs, free from disease. that lay large white eggs when prices are high. . 50 100 , 200 500 1000 Tom Barron (Hollywood Strain) e. c. Wh. Leghorns $5.00 $9.50 $18.50 $42.50 $85.00 Sheppard Strain 8. . Anconas . 5.00 9.50 18.50 42.50 85.00 ‘ Rose Comb White W andottes .. 8.75 13.00 25.00 63.00 Broilers or Mixed Ch cks ......... .. . . 4.50 8.0 18.00 38.00 74.00 A special discount of»5 9’0 on all orders received 30 days or more in advance. 1 cent per chick with order, balance 10 days before. chicks are to be shipped or C. 0. D. .100% live delivery i, guaranteed. Postpaid. ’ Write for our 1928 Catalog, it’s Free and Iiistructive. _ Reference: Zeeland State Bank. RELIABLE POULTRY FARM «E HATGHERV. R. 1. Box 41, ZEELAND, MICHIGAN ‘ \ Are Bred-today and no Lay AMERIcm American Chicks . 48. C. White and Brown Leghorns, Anconas. Black. Minoreas, S. C. Rliode Island Beds and Barred Rocks of High Egg Bred Blood Lines. from fast grownig, quick _- a, :9: : maturing Strains. All Michigan Accredited. Orders now being booked for Spring Sléel‘dl) FOR OUR CATALOG. Tells all about our matings. and how to raise poultry for greater profit. We’ll gladly send it FREE to Poultry Raisers. We Guarantee 100% Safe Arrival In GOOD HEALTH Overnight shipments to all Michigan and Nearby Points AMERICAN CHICK FARM, Box B, ZEELAND, MICHIGAN at. his I “NOBODYCARES FOR ME" An old hen sat _in a sycamore tree, Singing: “There’s no one cares for me; My food is what I find about By scratching until I’m frazzled out; My shelter is the starry sky, And I sit and watch the clouds roll by. Unti‘l my eyes grow weak and dim, limb. Although I scratch till hum, My owner says I am on the bum; He wants an egg every other day, And he thinks I ’ought to lay and lay. I' wish he had to roost out here .And scratch hard gravel all the year; I’ll bet a copper_cent, by j’ing, ' He wouldn’t lay an egg till spring 1" I make things DISEASES COMMON TO BABY ’ CHICKS VHITE Diarrhoea is a common ' occurence among baby chicks. It is may be caused by a spec- brooding. The germ disease is known as Bacilliary White Diarrhoea. Symtoms: The symptoms are usu- ally the same whether disease is in- fectious or not., Chicks become “droopy,” have loss of appetite, Wings hang down, constantly chirp- ing. The droppings are sticky past- ing the chicks up behind. Post Mortem Findings: Liver en— larged» with white and red stripes, lungs congested, grayish spots on liver. Yolk unabsorbed. The one. contain in some instances yellow chessy material. Treatment: For non-infectious type correct the feeding and brood— ing methods. ' EVER SEE AN EGG LIKE THIS ONE? A subscriber, whose name and address we are unable to locate, sent this egg to us. It was about one and three-quarters inches long, three-quarters of an inch in diameter at the largest point and contain- ed no yolk. The shell was as hard and well formed as on any normal egg. Have you ever heard of one like. it? If the per- son who sent it to us will mail us 'lieir name and address we will be, please to give them credit through our columns. There is no cure for the infectious, type, one must practice prevention. The chicks become infected through the egg from an infected hen. The infected hens can be detected by the blood test and removed from the flocks. Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station found that the feeding of sour milk to chicks lessend the mor— tality from this disease. Leg Weakness Symptoms: Chicks legs seem weak. They cannot stand. Crooked \toes and beak are indications. Treatment: This is a nutritional disease and is caused by the lack of Vitamine D. Feed birds in confine- ment 2 per cent of cod liver oil or hard boiled eggs. If chicks are al— lowed direct sunlight they do not need the cod liver oil or egg yolk as the ultra-violet rays of the sun have the same effect. Toe Picking Toe picking is common among baby chicks which are brooded to— gether in- great numbers. Anything unusual attracts the attention of the chicks and starts them to picking. As soon as blood is tasted they will keep picking. Chicks are often picked around the vent. ‘ Treatment: ‘R e m o v e injured chicks, keep the chick occupied. It is sometimes stopped by darkening the brooder house. Coccidiosis This disease affects birds of all ages, but is a common disease of chicks from four to fifteen weeks of age. . Symptoms: The symptoms are us- ually not noticeable untithhe chicks ‘1’. . JUI'\' *1 lflt oi «lgflm cumomIWg And I take fresh hold on my sycamore . ific germor by improper feeding or , D . eater Fomtam @ [inhuman-uni “was cheerfully answered ovum.) , v are about four weeks of age. Chicks are usually affected with the acute type, while mature fowls have the chronic type. Chicks affected With the disease are Weak, they look drowsy, the feathers are ruffled and blood is passed with the droppings. Birds with the chronic type have a pale comb and wattles'and have a de- jected appearance. ‘ Post Mortem Findings: The ceca. (blind guts) in the acute type con- tain bloody material. -In the less acute type the ceca are filled with a firm chess material. The kidneys often have a grayish streaked ap- pearance. Control: Keep newly purchased birds in a pen by themselves for two weeks until sure they are free from disease. . ' The disease is caused by a germ which is passed off in the excreata. The disease is therby spread in this manner. v - SOME EGG HE Saranac Advertiser reports a. T subscriber brought a lien’s egg to its office that measured 9%x75é inches and weighed 5% ounces.‘ It was a double egg, there being a com- plete egg, including the shell, inside the outside egg. ‘ v Take out all sick birds. Keep droppings out of feed and water. Clean house and yard of droppings. Disinfect with a 5 per cent solution of a good coal tar disinfectant. Plow up the yard. Treatment. Onelthird teaspoon of crude catachu to a gallon of water, given 'until the disease lets up, usu- ally a period of seven to ten days. The University of California found I l i i that buttermilk given the chicks was the best method of control. USING OLD CANS HEN you open a canof toma- W toes, corn, peas, or some other food which you purchased at a store do you not often think what a waste it is that you must throw away the .tin can which you paid cash for? Yes, you paid for it all right but after you remove the con— tents what can you do with it? Most’ folks throw them away, helping build up the junk heap which is ever a. source of irritation to us. Here is a way one farm woman made use of some of her tin cans; she made feed- ers and fountains for her baby chicks. » “I take tomato cans or cans of that size and out three slits in them about one inch from 'the bottom and leave about one—half between them,” she writes. “Then I bend the tin in A dry feeder and a. fountain made from i ' tin cans. as far as possiblerabovecthe slits. , These make good dry mash hoppers as long as the chicks are small. ; “For fountains I cut the entire 5 ’ top out of the cans and punch two or 1 three holes about one-fourth from the ; top. Then I take a lid from a five— _ gallon lard pail or a can that has . that type of cover and after. filling V the can with' water turn it‘ bottom, = side up in the lid. This makes a. f very handy and inexepensive foun- ' tain. Just try it once.” _ The biggest factor in controlling dis- 'eases and parasites among young chicks f is cleanliness. Chicks must be free from. ; disease at the start, and the house and grounds must be clean. ' .for growing chickens. A An apple.orchard makes an ideal ‘range i i i i i i i i i 3 i . or tomorrow .YINE u calm nly‘a “percen' _ male, instead 01.4' percent at the time ot’the- first survey in 1922. Dr, E. A. ‘Wight of the department of agriculture said in an address pre- pared for delivery recently at the midwestern states tuberculosis con- ferenc‘e‘held in Sioux City, Ia. One of the most tangible benefits, in Dr. Wight’s opinion, is the premi- um paid to producers of hogs in the sections set apart as modified accred— ited areas. ‘ Only 43 of'the 620 counties in states represented at the meeting more than 5 percent infection, he said, explaining ’that the record Was more cheerful here than in other parts of the country. Dr. Wight’s answer to critics of the eradication campaign was that “any unfavorable result, even though of a small nature, oftimes attracts more attentiOn than a much greater I ‘ment. “This opposition, however, is bet— ter organized than in previous years and therefore more effective," he said. ’ PLANT CORN BEST ADAPTED TO YOUR "PAM OF STATE (Continued from Page 3) Another interstlng and new feat- ure this year, of Junior Farmers’ ‘amount of - successful accomplish» Week, was the speaking contest. The farmer of tomorrow must not only be a trained man in‘agriculture but In many instances he will be called to stand on his feet and assert the principles of his industry. From the display of oratory given at this speaking contest by these young farmers it would seem that the fut- ure farmers of Michigan need not worry concerning this factor. The agricultural students from the vari- ous high schools delivered some. very interesting and instructive speeches on the subject of agriculture. Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock a vocational parade, consist— ing of several hundred cars paraded from the college to the State Capitol and the Reo Motor Company. The neatly decorated cars representing the many difierent schools, and the ever energetic movement of boys; "from different communities formed a. picture of loyalty and enthusiasm which only the spirit of youth can show. As all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy on the farm, there was plenty of entertainment of this sort furnished for these vocational students. Friday afternoon they en- joyed the pleasure of witnessing a baseball game between Michigan State Collegeand Armour Technical College. v Although these young lads had been at Michigan State Col- lege only two days, they seemed to have caught the spirit of loyalty to the college, and were free to lend their voices in cheering for the state players. I ‘ An outstanding feature of the con- test, and one always enjoyed by all, was the big banquet held Thursday evening at the People’s Church. State Supervisor of Agricultural Educa- tion, E. E. Gallup, was there as us- ual with the goods in the capacity of toastmaster; after the youthful, high powered appetites had been satisfied, he proceeded to introduce the high caliber talent which furnished the entertainment and delivered the ad- dresses of the evening. Very instruct- ive talks were given by such men as Honorable Webster H. Pearce, Sup- erintendent of Public Instruction, and Acting Shaw. Avery enthusiastic and in- spirational talk was given by Harry Kipke, the athletic idol of the Mich- igan youth, and former All American half back. The entire program of Junior Farmers’ Week cannot be treated in full in one short article. ‘However, it could be truthfully characterized, I believe, as the greatest example and, demonstration of what the Smith-Hughes Agricultural High Schools are doing in Michigan., ,1 The results are many, varied and important. It means that we are training farmers‘to carry on a more scientific agriculture; to live better, as'well'a‘s make a better living; to ,uplift the industry of agriculture to a high level, and to become more ef- ficient and-better citizens of a great;- President Dean R. S.. ‘ Miiidnk, Ill. \ l._ Inn rs. department, no exceptions and No advertisement less ‘than ten words. Name and address must be counted as part of advertisement. no discounts. FARMS - .sssns - NURSERY STOCK SPECIAL- OFFER—FEDERAL LAND. BANK offers limited number of far-ms. at bargain prices. Write today, for new descriptions .of farms in North Dakota Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan. Deal direct with owner, no commisswns. These farms are priced to sell—~small down payments— $20 to 1.00 —easy terms on balance. Land prices going up. Buy now at our low rices. \Vrite to Federal Land Bank, St. Paul, inn., Dept. 32. SEED CORN. CERTIFIED STANDARD VARI- eties. Northern grown, fire dried, thoroughly tested, guaranteed. City. Wis. REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED GOLDEN Glow Seed Corn. Germination 96 %. In- spected and. certified by Michigan Crop Improve- ment Assocmtion. thte for circular. Lawrence CI‘OZIEI‘, Charlotte, Mic ., R. 9. SACRIFICE—120 ACRE FARM, 20‘ACRES IM- . proved. Good soil and frame buildings, furm implements. 0n gravel road.6 miles from Gray- ling. James Cameron, Grayling, Mich. 40 ACRES OF GOOD FARM LAND IN GLAD- win County for sale at your, own terms. V. Fyan, East Jordan, Mich. POULTRY. INSURE YOUR SUCESS—-_-BUY quality Barred Books or .White Lighorns. igreed males f ‘ our ocs Trapnesting $0 ance superv1sion. uality. . seltine Poultry Farm, Comstock Park. Mich. BABY CHICKS FROM KILLBOURN’S CERTI- e S. C. White Leghorns. lst- pen 1920-1937 New York state egg laying contest, for weight of ASELTINE Ped- 00 eggs head . five consecutive years. birds under Record ‘of Perform- Reasonable prices for this eggs. Over 700 birds entered in this 'ear’s R. . . work. Also; Michigan Accredited uff and Brown S Leghorns. 1 stock Blood Tested. . C. Kilbourn Poultry Farm, Flint. Mich. CHICKS. WE HAVE .HAD .EIGHTEEN YEARS ' experience in hatching chicks of standard va- rieties. IVe personally inspect and cull our flocks which are g od'producers, .liealtliy and purebred. Write for p can. S ecial discount on five hundred and one thousand ots..Shepard Poultry Farm & Hatchery. Litclifleld, Mich. ACCREDITED WHITE LEGHORN CHICKS Hollywood Strain. Contest pullets now average 25 ounce eggs per dozen. 1926 contest pen av~ eraged.239 eggs each. Customer’s profit $3.00 )er bird. so Anconas Rocks. Catalogue. yngarden Hatchery, Box 3. Zeeland. Mich. LOOK! 15.0,000 CHICKS, 9c UP. 20 VARI- eties. Usmg many R. O. P. males from 215 1'0 816 egg breeding. Just what you want for large profits or to improve ’our flock. FREE catalog gives big discounts. reeding cockerels. pullets. .awrence Hatchery. Grand Rapids. Michigan. BABY CHICKS—MICHIGAN ACCREDITED Barred Rocks, R. 1.. eds, White Leghoriis, ship ed 0. 0. D. Immediate delivery of pure bred chic s from heavy laying foundations. Big free catalog gives new prices. Bruinmer-Fredrickson Poultry Farm, Box 30, Holland, Mich. WHITE LEGHORN CHICKS, 95% _ teed to live 10 days. I Igreed males. large stock, 27 oz. eggs. $1 .00 per 100. 3 month pallets, $1.00. Biehl’s Leg— horn Farm, Mancelonn, Mich. MYERS PURE BRED CHICKS 100% LIVE delivery: I'ostagepre‘gaid, four leading breeds, White Legnorns. White yandottes.‘Barred Rocks, R. I Reds. ‘locks bred for egg production, send Myers Hatchery. t. Pleasant. Mich. WHITTAKER’S REDS, BOTH COMBS CHICKS and Eggs. Write for our Reduced ’rices. In- terlakes ‘arm, Box 2, Lawrence, Mich. UNUSUAL LOW PRICE FOR OUR UEEN Quality éfiggC Bred Chick. Order from tths ad. GUARAN- From 212—287 cm! Jed- for circular. for Ma . . W. Legliorns, B. Le horns, $0.00 per 110. .Barred Rocks, Rose (,Ollllli‘d llcds. $12.00. Discount on 500 or more. June 1c per chick less. Queen Hatchery, Zeeland, Michigan. CHIICKS_—BI]IRR%N bWgITE arge aize oppe com s. Oii-egg strain, “$10—— 100. Close Egg Farm, Tiffln, Ohio. ‘ WHITE1 LEtGHORN BABY1 CkHICKS $6.00, secoms, srong Vigorous ciic. , n i is. Roht. Chritsoplier, R. 4, Holland,SMicl(I. or ppe CHICK PRICES REDUCED FOR MAY—WHITE LEGHORNS, Write for cricular or visit our farm. REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED SEED CORN Polar Yellow dent and Jewett Yellow flint. Reg istered grade $7.00 per ha, 56 lbs. shelled and graded. Certified grade $0.00 per bu. Butts from Polar yellow dent for ensilagc, $3.50 per bu.. Arthur W. Jewett, Jr., Mason, Michigan. (GOLDEN GLOW SEED CORN THAT WILL please you. Grown from re'lstered seed, field selected before cut, racked, arti cial and air dried, shelled, grade , germ 98. Price $5.00 bushel, two or more $4.75 bushel. Remember we sell what we grow, guaranteed as reipresented. Ralph C. Collin, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., . 8. FOR SALE—REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED Golden Glow Seed Corn. Germination 97 0/0. Inspected by Michigan Crop Improvement Assocm- trout. Write for circular. Smith, Mulliken, 101. FOR SALE, REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED Picket yellow Dent Seed (Yorn. Germination 98. 5 % . Arthur Schafer. Unionville, Mich. REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED SEED CORN Cleinei‘ white cap yellow dent, Pickett's yellow dent and Michigan yellow dent in very early dent). Certified Worthy oats and sweet clover. Why take a chance on common seed when our scientific method of drying and preparing our corn insures germination and vigor, \Vritc for cir— cular and sample. Paul C. Clement, Britton, Michigan. Menibcr of the Crop Improvement As~ somziiion. Dcpt. 1i SEED CORN—NORTHWESTERN DENT, FLINT, Ariiistrpng, Golden .lcwcl and Minnesota 'l‘liir« teen. 00% test. Price, $2.50. Frank Steoh- hrhn, \Vagner, S. D. SEED CORN, CLEMENTS WHITE CAP, MICH- igan Yellow Dent, $4.00, satisfaction guaran- teed. IVrite John Mitchell, Holloway, Mich. SWEET CLOVER SEED WHITE BLOSSOM cleined Seiii‘lfied Germination and unity guar- antee 05 %. $6 bushel. Monroe ros. Essex- Ville, Mich. SCIENCE AND PRACTICE DEMONSTRATE IM- proved American Banner \vlicat. \Volverinc oats. Improved Robust beans best for Michigan. B. Cook. Owosso, Mich. CERTIFIED ROBUST BEANS, NINE DOLLARS bushel on cars. A. 15. Cook, Owosso, Mich. OHIO YELLOW CLARAGE CORN Is WORLD‘S highest yielding variety and best for late plaint« Monro Brown Seed 00., Bay_ THE BEST Blackberries, Tomato, Lettuce, , 1. $1.75.. Pepper, Sweet Potato, 100, 300; 50 Cherries, Apples, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Ornament- als. What_varieties do you want? How many? get] our prices. Ilarris Cross Nurseries, Bangor, 1c 1. BARGAIN PRICES OF FRUIT TREES, PLANTS IN CERTIFIED RASPBERRIES. Strawberries, Gooseberries Gra es. 100. 250; 600 Ornamentals: best variety. Peach trees, $4.40 per 100, apple trees $7 per 100. Cherrg, Pear, Plum, 15c and up. Catalogue free._ alesmen wanted. Leo H. Graves, Farina, Ilhnms. 12 ASSORTED DAHLIAS 506. ASSORTED Gladiolas, 25 large. 50c. 25 blooming size, ..:'>c. Tiger Lilies each‘ 15c, postpaid. John Nelson, R. 1, Cadillac, Mich. GUERNSEY 0R HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES. tnberculine tested shipped C. 0. D. Lakewood Farm, Whitewater. Vlis. ' CHOICE JERSEY BULL. PROVEN SIRE TO improve your dairy herd. Write Inwood Bros., Romeo, Mich . FOR SALE—BELGIAN STALLION 11 YEARS old. A ton horse. An extra good one. Sound and right. \Vm. Mankey. R. 3, St. Johns, Mich. TOBACCO GUARANTEED HOMESPUN TOBACCO—CHEW- ‘ 5 pounds, $l.2i'i; ]0-$2. Smokingy 10- . ipe free! I’iiy postman. United arm- ers. Bardwell, Kentucky. MACHINERY cubator in A1 condition. Write Pettit Hatch- ery, Hastings, Mich. FOR SALE—THREE GUARANTEED DEALER'S sample 20x32 New Racine Threshch at big )rice reduction. Standard )roduct——l\'evcr used. elle City Mfg. Co, Racine, I'is. Rabbits. Real money makers. Write for facts. 884 Conrad's Ranch, Denver, Colorado. HELP WANTED hagc, Onion, 100, 150; 500, 70c; 1000, $1.25. $1.25; 1) , $2.25. Smallest order shipped $1.00. Prompt shipment. Good condition at- rival guaranteed. Catalog, wholesale prices, valu- able information free. Progress Plant 00., Asli« burn, Ga. PLANTS. 5, ACRES. JUNE, JULY DELIVERY. Cabbage; Copenhagen, li‘latdutch, Bullhead—111w— paid, 200, Sc; 5 .1325: 000 $13.25. ‘lx- press: 5000, $7.00. Cauliflower, prepaid: 100, 700; 500, $2.25; 1000. $4.00 loss packed. Critically assorted. Guaranteed. W. J. lyers, R 2, Massillon, Ohio. FROSTPROOF CABBAGE AND ONION PLANTS, all varieties. 750., 1000. Tomato plants $1.25, 00 . Prime quality, my roots, quick serVIce. Farmers Exchange, I’avo, ta. $133.00 Catalgg larid sla)mp1les gag Certified Scetd n. or us is . 1111 a v on, " iaiiis , liio. p D 1 1"" TEACHERS! TRAVEL. SELL, save: SUMMER work you’ll enjoy. Capitalize your teaching ex- ‘ pericnce. Write for details of work with definite Isalary otfer._ Deit. A, Suite 717 Francis Palms . Bldg, Dctmit, ll icli. PLANTS. TWELVE BEST VARIETIES. CAB- AGENTS WANTED CAN YOU SELL HOUSE PAINT AT $1.98 PER gallon and burn paint at $1.30? Lowest prices in America. Beat all competition, dealers and mail order houses. Money back guarantee to every customer. ‘Experience unnecessary, no de< livering or collecting. .Just talk to property own- crs about these low prices. $50 to $100 weekly easily made. (‘hcck mailed you each Friday. Write at once for Free Sales Outfit, .Wlth com lete in- formation. Farm & Home Paint 00., esk 83. Kansas City, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS WOOL MADE batting and yarn at fair lars. Monticello \Voolen INTO BLANKETS. rices. Send for circu- ills, (Estab. COPENHAGEN, WAKEFIELD, FLAT DUTCH, . . 1866)- Leghomsl 80.; .1013 Of 0. 11/20. Barred frostproof Cabbage plants, $1.00. 1,000; Rcr‘ Montweno’ ‘V'SC- Rocks, 10c. Hillside Hatchery, Holland, Mich. mum, Onion, ,1loo; Tm,”th 51,00; canard. $1.00; Ruby lll’ Pepper, $2.00; Porto Rico WOOL 'WANTED. GOOD 'PRICE FOR ANY BETTER BABY CHICKS FROM STATE FAIR Potato. $1.75. bond plants, carefully packed. quantity. Wrnte for_ reliable quotation and Winners production class. Eight' per cent of Prompt shipments. Quitmun Plant Co., Qiiitiiiiin, articulate. S. Ii. Livmgston, Succ. Keystone our chicks go to old customers. IClcveii breeds. Georgia. lide (30., Dept. MBlv‘., Lancaster, I’a. Booking orders. Livmg prices. \Vrite. Litchfleld Hatchery. Litchfleld, Mich. T HEYBOER’S POULTRY FARM & HATCHERY Algonac, Mich. White Leghorns and Barred rocks baby chicks for sale of stock that is bred for )roduction, all breeders being trap-nested. Send or catalogue and prices. BUFF» ,LEGHORN CHICKS AND EGGS FOR hatching: Circular. Hillcrcst Poultry Farm, Bath Michigan. BABY CHICKS—ROCKS, REDS AND LEG- liorns. Each week, beginning Feb. 1 stock bloodtested and Mich. Accredited. Pierce Hatchery, Jerome, Mich. “ BABY CHICKS, PURE-BRED. NONE BETTER. . Barred Rocks, R. I. Reds, and Custom Hatch- ing every Monday. ‘Robbuis Hatchery, 704 No. Chipman, Owosso, Mich. HATCHING EGGS SELECT S. 0.. ANCONA HATCHING EGGS from prize Winning stock. Special price for May and June, $2.00 er 15 es s, Post Paid. D Bert Eagon, Oxford St., Alma, Mic iigan. TURKEY EGGS—FROM OUR FAMOUS PURE bred Mammoth Bronze, Bourbon Red, Narragair sett and White Holland flocks. Write, Walter Bros, Powhatan Point. Ohio. JERSEY BLACK GIANT EG . 50—30 68' 1 .80—1 5: ; 5 7—100. collect. s Gus Grassman, DUFF. WYANDOTTE EGGS, GOOD LAYING strain. J. G. Lang, Inkster, R. I, Box 5, Mich. IMPERIAL WHITE PEKIN DUCK EGGS $1.50 per 11, postpaid. Chas Stutz, Saranac, Mich. -. wmr: PEKIN DUCK sees. $1250 PER ‘SET- ting, postpaid. Gerald Diamond. Mason, Mich. TURKEYS AND cease DAY OLD TURKEY'S—RAISE IN BROODER house or by chicken - hen. Easily chickens. Return five times the ref"; Bronze and White Hollands. 81 8 ea rices earners than fifty £311 . E s for ng. Pine Creek Turkey 0st, Rou . ateli- 4, Holland, Michigan. ADVERTISE USE THIS COUPON TO SEND IN YOURCLASSIFIED AD Name Address : No. of words in No. of times to be printed.......................... 3 Amount of payment enclosed .... l92............ : Write One Word in Each Space (Include name and address in advertisement) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 fl ~ 15 16 . . ’ Fill out and until this order, with remittance, to l mini: MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMER, MT. CLEMENS- MICHIGAN. 06; 1 oo. 0. m e HER-s" "EXCHANGE. . mums! ‘br' crabsmmn ADVERTISING . RATE PERWORD-jONE Issue 10c, Two Issues 15c, Four Issues 2513 Groups or figures, initials or abbreviations count as one word. Cash in advance from all advertisers in this Forms close Saturday noon preceding the date of issue. Address: MICHIGAN BUSINESS FARMER, Mount Clemens, Michigan FOR' SALE, 3,200 CAPACITY WISHBONE IN- ‘ MAKE BIG PROFITS WITH CHINOHILLA; Large Size Production Type. E83 Large for our customers. Accredited. is bound to please you. But for May and June delivery. Remember. ship 0. D. Write for Catalog cmchqu and Juneery . HOLLYWOOD WHITE LEGHORNS_ Bred Leghorns. HITE Eggs—Prolific IWIN Don't be mislead by Low Prices. Breeding Quality isn’t found in interior stock. depends on high quality, egg bred birds wrtb flock production sue Remember-~11 couple extra eggs 1n Winter, MU than pays the diflerence for the higher quality. Pure HOLLYWOOD and HOLLYWOOD MATEO LEGHORNS at Prices that are right. BARRED ROCKS AND ANCONAS Two very popular breeds of unusually good breeding quality. . A supply of Chicks from these hardy farm raised flocks the supply is hunted. We guarantee live delivery and pay the postage. Will WYNGARDEN FARMS & HATCHERY, Box B, ZEELAND, HlCH Semi for Che-hr old Price: All Stock Mich. Accredited Known Lla’éeés Egduzroflt Meters. Producing I E1: Production 11 fisE our Leghorns re delivered Michigan 80 order early averaged 24 to from this Ad. All Michigan Accredit- ed 500 . c. White Leghorn: Trapnested on Our Own Farm. to Barred Pl mouth Finest grog Strains. Broilers, ixed Largest ype Barred Rocks Baby ChickSpecial Years of breeding for higher egg production has placed Michigan Poultry Farm Stock on a high Standard of Quah . - Among 500 White Leghorn: trapnested on our own farm, a large port 30 eggs monthly during the past wmter. . Our Sheppard’s Aiiconas and Holterman’s Strain Bai'rred Rocks are also '1‘ v best ua it . 0 Q“ q \Vey guarantee 100% Live Delivery. Pay Only $1.00 Down. Balance C. O. D. Barron and Tenor-ed s. c. Whl Leg 3 Trapnested Pure Henson 8. c. w. Leghorns Sheppard's Strain Anconas .. Foundation 1 00 20 500 horn ...................... .. s 8.00 $1 0.00 $37.50 1 3.00 26.00 62.50 "°° 223-88 ill-33 Rm" 710 1 4200 32.5o Michigan Hatchery&l’oultry Farm, 8011, Holland,Micll. t3 Order SAFELY and CON IDENTLY, direct bird in our breeding flocks authorized inspector. FREE CATALO genuine Poultry Guide. Write for it. TOWN LINE POULTRY FARM, ' (1’ “ OULTR y 0117"; LVI‘Q I FARM, Hollywood and Tancred Strains and English Type C. White Leghorns ALSO BROWN LEGHORNS, ANCONAS AND BARRED ROCKS Now at Lowest Prices ever quoted on Town Line Chicks. at which good chicks can be produced. Don’t buy until you get ourplaliestfsumgerd {135,312 '- ' r t )e l’()(1lclOll re .. . Au Chm“ from large H has been indnndually banded. tells how we hatch, breed, cull, inspect and raise our stock. and how to_ b% successful. Route 1, Box 208, There is a~ limit to the price We have reduced our prices to that limit. All Michigan Accredited. Every All inspected by an Tells what_ to feed Full instruction on the Care of Baby Chicks. A ZEELAND, MICHIGAN 'l’hefiuelteshinthe kind offeeds you use, ‘ ietlie belanceonyourbenk book. Arcadyand Wonder feeds have given ruler profits to feeder: for yurs. Ask your er—If he can- not supply you write us today for FREE illustrated Dairy end P try Booka‘deoler s neme.etc. No obligation. Arcadv Farms Milling Co. Dept. 52 Brooks Bldg. Chicago, Illinois _ I; WRITE TODAY for FREE POULTRY and DAIRY BOOKS ' Fin Book Your Order ‘ For June Chicks \ ‘ MULE'HiDE ROOFS war“ .v/cr U A ,, “,0, arr ‘ ‘32:” You’ll find a M'ULE-HIDB product to fit you; way need—Rolls for use on buildings, smooth finished and slate surfaced—Shin- gles in individual, and MULE-I‘IIDE type design. The same long life material forms the base of every grade of MULE-HIDE. Only the best grade all rag felt and genuine Mexican Asphalt is used. There’s a MULE~HIDE dealer in your neighbor- hood. Write to us if you cannot find him. The Lehon Company 44th St. to 45111 St. on Oakley Avenue QI'IICAGO. ILLINOIS ‘ 3“ 1 Ago? 0 Recent Cains Mostly Livestock By Market News Service. Bureau of Agricultural Economics, U. S. D. A. OST farm products have made a. \ good showing in the markets this spring. The rising tend- ency on the great staple crops con- tinued .th'rimgh April. Most lines entered May at higher prices than in March orearly- April and higher than a year ago. Gains recently were mostly in grains, feeds, cotton and ’live stock, but there .was a steady, sometimes firm, condition in poultry and dairy-products. Light holdings and some unfavorable crop . conditions seem to be the forces back of most of the recent price gains. Cattle Advances in corn prices were a factor in the enlarged marketward movement of cattle about May 1, but ‘ demand was equal to the increased offering at slightly higher prices. Demand for heavy beef steers picked up materially and best cattle with weight reacted to a slightly higher basis than comparable grades of light-weights, the Chicago top for the week at $14.90 being registered on strictly choice 1,357, pound bul- locks. The apparent scarcity of heavy cattle will have its effect'on the near future market for long fed steers with weight. I Hogs Last week’s hog supply at Chicago showed quality deterioration from the week previous, receipts carrying an increased percentage of light hogs decidedly lacking in fiinsh. Such kinds in week end trading were on a barely steady basis with a week earlier, While the better grades of all weights above 160 pounds showed advances of from 5 to 20 cents, best heavy butchers gaining most. Sheep and Lambs New high prices for the current season were scored in the sheep and lamb trade around May 1, and on dressed lamb and mutton. The ad-‘ vance on fat lambs on foot measured mostly 50 to 75 cents at Chicago with clippers showing the full upturn, shearing lamb-s gained 25 to 50 cents and matured sheep 50 to 75 cents over a week earlier. The week’s top on fed shorn lambs was $17.10. In all ‘the important early lamb producing States, excepting those of the far northwest, weather and feed conditions up to April 1, ‘ were less favorable than a year ago. April has not brought the marked or general improvement in this respect that usually accompanies the ad- vancing season and/no cloud is to be detected on the lamb market horizon that seems likely to disturb the se- (Special torTnm anmnss Fianna) renlty of producers" position; until the month of Mayne well spent. Demand for wool on eastern mar-- kets during the closing week of April was more active'than for the previous fortnight, thefinterest being largely from manufacturers, rather than, from dealers. The movement'is chiefly on the fine wools. Inquiry was noted for medium grade but in- structions were limited by the lack of available offerings. The volume of trade on fine western grown wools was fair. Prices on fine wools were steady with the previous week, while quotations on medium grades continued to strengthen owing to re— stricted supplies and persistent in- quiry. l . Potatoes . Carlot sales of potatoes in Chicago dropped about 10 .or 15 cents the last ’week of April to a range of $1.65 to $1.85 on northern Round Whites and $1.70 to $1.90 on Idaho arrivals. Shipments of old potatoes held around 3,800 cars for the~ week, compared with 3,2,00 a year ago and new stock totaled about 800 cars, or only half of last spring’s correspond— ing movement. a BEANS Since our last issue the price of CHP beans has made several declines and at this time orders are reported scarce and offerings more liberal at 75 cents under the top figure we quoted. That the market will again turn and head Skyward, even going ,to above the $10 mark is predicted by some. Too had most of the bean growers in Michigan did not get some of these good prices. Many are apparently planning on getting some of them next year from the way the intended acreage has in- creased over 1927, buti’they will not because chances are rather against high prices next season; there will be too many beans raised, if weather is favorable. An oflici'alpestimate by Verne H. Church, federal agricultural statis- tician, gives the proposed acreage for Michigan as 700,000 or 50,000 acres greater than the March'es- titmate. Last year there were 566,- 000 cres. Production of the. 1928 crop is estimated at around 7,000,- 000 bushels of white beans, com- pared wlth 5,094,000 last year. The country uses about 8,000,000 bushels of white beans 3 year and this year’s production is expected to be be- tween ten and eleven million bush- els. Do not increase your acreage this year, is the advice of experts. THE BUSINESS F ARMER’S MARKET SUMMARY and Comparison with Markets Two Weeks Ago and One Year Ago Detroit Chicago ’ Detroit Detroit Mary 8 May 8 Apr-11,24 1 yr. ago WHEAT— - No. 2 Red $?-°6 $135 $1.75 No. 2 White 2-06 1.75 1.76 No. 2 Mixed 2-07 1.76 1.75 CORN— - No. 2 Yellow 1-19 1.12@ 1.13 1-08 .75 No. 3 Yellow 1-16 1.05 .70 OATS ‘ No. 2 White -76 .68@ .70 a; .66 .47 No. 3 White ~74 .66 @119 .64 as .46 RYE—- Cash No. 2 1-46 V 1.24 .91 BEANS— _ o. H. P. th. 9-25@ 9-30 ' 9.50 4.0.5@4.15 'PO'I‘A'I‘OES— - ' Per cm. 2.50 1.85 @ 2.1 0 2.50 4.78 @ 4.77 HAI— . ’ ' No, 1 Tim, 12@ 13 1 17 @ 18.50 13@ 14 ~23~.50@24 so. 2 Tim, 9@ 10 _ l— 15@16 10V@ 11 4 '21 @22 ’No. 1 Clover 10 11.50 ; 17@1s.5o 11 @1250 . 20 24 Light Mlied 12‘ 13 17@1s.50 13@ 14 22 23 M ,1 ,Tuesday, May 8.—-—Favora.ble crop reverts weahexl““ll§efiie..~ Corn and 091$?» : I easier. Bean market shows signs of going Cattle steady. :HOgS higher. I 1_ 1);. “SEEDS ' ' Clo-versee‘d} cash, imported, old, a $13.76; domestic, cash, $16.75: Oc- tober,‘ $17.75.; Alsike, Timothy, cash, $2.20; December, $2.70. cash,. :15. May, $2.20; DETROIT BUTTER AND EGGS Butter firm? creamery, in tubs, 88‘ to 90 score, 42@44_c. Eggs firm; fresh firsts, 29@30c. DETROIT LIVEJ’OULTBY, (Commission merchants’ gross re- turns per pound to farmers, from which prices 5 per cent commission and transpbrtation charges are de- ductible.) Market very slow for live poultry; broilers, 2 lbs up, rocks, 48@500; reds and others, 45@46c; legli'orns, 38c. Hens: Colored, 28@29c_; leg— horns and Anconas, 250. Cocks, 17‘0. Stags, 17c. Ducks: White, 4% lbs x. y and up, 28@30c; colored, 25@26c;~ small, 240. Geese, 18c. LIVESTOCK MARKETS CHICAGO.——Hogs: Nfarket closed dull and weak to 10 lower; light lights and pigs weak to 25c lower; top, $10.10 paid early for choice 190 to 220—1b. averages: shippers». 4,000; estn'nated holdover, 9,000; butchers, medium to choice, 250 to 350 lbs., $9.20@9.80; 200 to 250 lbs., $9.25@ 10.10; 160 to 200 lbs., $8.40@10.10; 130 to 160 lbs., $7.50@9.60; packing sows, $8.10 @8.75; pigs, medium to choice, 90 to.130 lbs., $7@8.50. Cattle: Relatively feW steers here; trade steady; fresh light and medium weight Nebraska’s, $12.25@13.50; best steers, $13.75.: she-stock and bulls lower; slaughter classes, steers good and choice, 1,300 ‘to 1,500 lbs., $12.75@14.50; 1,100 to 1,300 lbs., $12.76@14.50; 950 to 1,100 lbs., $12.75@14.50; common and me- dium, 850 lbs. up, $9.25@12.75; fed year- lings, good and choice, 750 to 950 lbs., $12.50@14.25; heifers, good and choice, 850 lbs. down, $12@14 ; common and medi- ' um, $8.76@12.50; cows, good and choice, ‘ $8.60@11.75; common and medium, $7.25 @8.50; low cutter and cutter, $6@7.25 ; bulls, good and choice (beef), $9 @10.5_0 ; cutter to medium, $7.50@ 9.15 ;vealers gmilk Ready is as and foot lameness with guaranteed SAVE m nonss home treatment, humane andeasily used. a FREE “Symptom Book” gives-all the “vet” facts a farmer needs—how to di- agnose and end lamenesses. Write today! 11:01 cusmcu. coIvIPANV an State Street . Blur-suntan, N. Y. Druggists can supply “Save-the-quso"—or,w¢ ship direct, postpaz'd. No substitute wall do as much. Registered Grimm Alfalfa Seed FARMERS: Buy your seed direct from the largest Registered alfalfa Seed ranch in the United States. Genuine Grimm, sealed and tagged by the Montana Seed Growers Association. Write us for. sam- ples, Prgces Extra No. 1, 39c; No. 1, 370; No. 2, 2c; f. o. b, Miles City Montana. All seed dry land grown. G. \l’. ALLEN & SONS, Volborg, Montana. LIVE STOCK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 SWINE 0. .I. 0.'8. GOOD GILTS T0 FARROW IN April and May last fall [Jigs not akin to this spring pigs. orro scI-Iu ZE, NasthIIer Mich. LARGE .TYPE POLAND WEANLING Has no each registered. J. a. TAYLOR, Beldlng, Mlchlgan. A BUSINESS FARMERS’ EXCHANGE (Received to late to classify) 80 0:3?)E1d8’5lifl (50R SAILE.d GgOD SOIL. 111 1 . n grave roe .. . Pri‘ce reasonablg Wm. Ross, Avoca, dignmter ncgn: 31-500 cinema—our: Ens DgTO-LAY. arr c y- ln ' y; ’ ' ' an Sat “Rees”: iii’iii 8, . 1' D08 al I - 'r be edited pIIatc de Howe s Accr m . . ' n i- , 3 n ' ' ' Michigan. C “9317mm LISH AND TANCR ,Also M BIC. Hsv CICKS Proven Layers, Avcfiiieg‘inted- Heavy Laying Type ENG- HOBNS, ANCONAS, BAEDED,‘ BOOKS AND, S. 0.,3. BEDS. ixed Chicks. " guarantee 100%_Live Delivery. handabout‘tlfm Big Profit Producers. _ _ ‘ no Karolina; 0:5, gjznnLAm), MICHIGAN A _ er followed during balance of the g p ' - , Sheep; Undertone ' I bs’ H 4. most grades and weights, fairly active: steady; choice ,handyweight ' ' clipped“ «lambs 25c higher ; ‘shee'p uneven-1y 50c to $1 lower; closing 75c-to $1 down under increased supplies; feeding spring. lambs steady; medium, ' ._$15@16.75‘; cull and common, $14@15.25; filediug’n to choice, 92 to 100 lbs., $11.65@ 14.26; ewes, 'edium to choice, 150 lbs. down, $13.2'5@16; cull and common, $6.25 (@825; feeder Iambs, good and choice, $2 @7.25. , , EAST BUFFALO—Dunning & Stevens report: , Cattle: Steady. Hogs: Steady; mediums and yorkers, $10.35@10.50; heaVles. $9425@9.75; pigs and lights, $8.50 @950. Sheep: Market lower; top lambs, $16.25@16.50; yearlings, $9@13.50; weth— ' ers, $10.50@11; ewes, $8.50’@10. Calves, e \ Week of May 13 HE week of May 13th in most parts of Michigan will stack up with deficient temperature, and, in some sections, too much moisture. Grains, pasture and meadows will progress satisfactorily but new planted seed will germinate slowly. The very beginning of the week will be unsettled and stormy with wind and s'howery conditions. Tem- peratures during first part of the week will be falling and it is very probable frosts and freezing weath- er will be felt in many counties. Following the middle days of the week which are expected to be mostly fair, temperatures will moderate and the sky cloud over. Precipitation will not be generally heavy except in certain sections. The week ends with much cooler weather. Week of May 20 .A rather cloudy, wet week is ex— pected beginning the 20th in most parts of Michigan, although there will be some pleasant days. Tem- peratures for the week as a whole will show some extremes. Unsettled, wet weather will open the week with a rapid change to much colder and frosts. The middle days of the week will average mostly fair and much warm— week with rain and wind storms. Tornadoes are »probable locally. Temperatures during last half of week will average quite warm for the season and will continue in this manner over'into the beginning of next week. CROP REPORTS (Continued from page 27). Kent—Cold backward spring, not much farming done so far. Barnyards cleaned out. Some farmers drawing lime and sowing alfalfa. Grimm alfalfa sowed last year looking good. Most oats sowed. Baby chicks and little ducklets running around showing farm women have been busy. No gardens planted. Quite few farmers leav— ing farms and working on good roads. Quotations from Grand Rapids: Wheat, $1.92; corn, $1.05; oatsfi 65c; rye, $1.03; beans, $9.40; potatoes, $1.25; butter, 450; eggs, 25c.—-Mrs. L. H., ‘Apr. 30. Emmett.—Farming just getting started. Manure piles still frozen. Some oats will be sowed last of week. Grass just greening up little in placss. About usual crops will be put in: perhaps little more certified potatoes and less of uncertified. Stock wintered good. No auctions. Lots of hay in barns yet. Quotations from Pe— t'o‘skey: oats, 800; beans, $8.00; potatoes,‘ $2.00; butter, 400; eggs, 250.——R. D., May 1. ‘ ' Oakland (N: “KL—The first nice warm day for long time; fine for lambs and they are coming in twins and triplets. Eight sets of triplets so far. Outlook for hay around here is pretty gloomy; so bad- ly winter killed. I think some of sowing soy beans for hay; it makes fine hay for sheep. Quotations from Holly: Wheat, $1.89; oats, 700; rye, $1.20; beans, $9.60; butter, 40c; eggs, 25c.——J. Dec, May\2. HORN 8, BROWN LEG- for preferred delivery dates. Write for copy “Mean! at and Breeding Stock Hatching Eggs V Rural “Gold Seal” Chicks are making a reéord of profit performance. Their story of abundant, large sized, pure’white eggs, is boldly written in the bank books of our Customers. Look at these facts Squarely when considering the purchase of your baby chicks. ' Then place your order with Rural. These dependable layers will please you. We know they’re Profit Producers, as do thou- sands of Rural Customers. DELIVERIES MAY 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 MICHIGAN ACCREDITED Rural Stock, Chicks and Hatching Eggs are all Michigan Accredited. This means our flocks- are under the supervision of an authorized inspector from the Michigan Poultry Improvement Assn. directed by the Michigan State College, and in whose unbiased, impartial opinion, Rural Breeding Stock conforms closely to the Standard of Perfection. . The RURAL GUARANTEE BACKS _ Every chlck S We guarantee absolute satisfaction pr your money gladly refunded. This strong Gunt- “Yith antes, .plus 100% Live Delivery at your each order door is possxble, only because of our we will give FREE, years of careful selection and breeding, in< Pay Only 0 N E C E 1' T P E B. a valuable Feeding. creased and maintained through thousands Chart and Poultry of dollars invested in our large thousands Guide Also our hatching. and breeding establishment. Personal Service M ' CHICK DEPOSIT any Letters Like These Prove th V I ' 1 goes with each ord- of RURAL chicks - e a "0 Pay the balance .5” er. For our In- Albion, Mich. when the chicks ab- ‘ terest does not cease with the ship- ment, but continues throughout the life of your stock, Dear Sirs:_ Please send me your catalog and price list of day old chicks. \Ve'pur- chased 200 of you two years ago. We were more than pleased with the results. Quite a number of the hens laid 260 eggs each or more. Mark H. Butler. rive at your door. “’0 know you will ‘; be pleased and we are willing to take all the risk. FINAL PRICE REDUCTION BUY AT THESE LOW PRICES Rural “Gold Seal” Commercial Grade Hollywood Foundation S. C. “’hlte Leghoms. CHICKS PULLETS We can also furnish Brown Leghorn: and 8WEEKS and OLDER Anconas at these prices. Lots of 12.00 Write for Prices on Healthy, Lots of 500 ....... 57.50 Husky, Free Range Raised White Lots of 1000 ........ 110.00 Leghorn Puliets. For May and , Assorted, per 8.00 later delivery. RURAL POULTRY FARM, Box B-SI, Zeeland, Mich. WOLVERINE-Sfi. WHITE. LEGHORN BLOOD SAI-‘iggR’IRIl/AL WILL GUARANTEED MICHIGAN - ACCREDITED SPECIAL JUNE PRICES Order direct from this ad. to Save Time, or Send for Catalog. Just tell us when you want your chicks. We Guarantee Prompt Delivery. 50 100 ,500 Grade A. Mating. Choice, selected Icmgle. mated lo I|IOI Iron known e" record ancestry ‘ ' ' li'eiaqzmée; . I o . fiz:3.f...i'e:::...i‘l::l:i.3“” “‘"°" ‘° W 5.40, 9.90 47.25 in?" "w Send $1.00 for Each 100 Chicks Ordered. Pay Postmaster Balance When Chicks Arrive 100% Safe Arrival Guaranteed. We Pay The Postage Have You Tried Wolverine Leghorns? \ Wolverine Leghorns have large lopped combs; big, deep bodies; are uniform in size and type; and produce quantities of large, white eggs in winter when egg prices are high. Satisfied customers everywhere endorse Wolverine Baby Chicks. Bred for Size, Type and Egg Produc- tion Since 1910 All breeders accredited by Michigan State College and Michigan Poultry Improvement Association. Don’t buy any other chicksluntil you have our new 1928 catalog explaining our matings in detail and how you can have greatest success with poultry. “him for copy, it’s FREE. WOLVERINE HATCHERY & FARMS . H. 1’. \VIERSMA, Owner, Dept. 4, 'Zeeland, Mich. COUNTS' Barron Strain. QUALITY BREEDING Michigan Accredited. Big Type Leghorns. Official Records 269 to 291 eggs. S. C. ‘Vhite Leghorns, R. I. Reds, thite and Barred Rocks. BIG DISCOUNT NOW! Pay only $1.00 down and the balance C. O. D. We guarantee { i satisfaction. FREE 1928 CATALOG tells the story. Write f I for Copy and Prices. \I .FAIRVIEW HATCHERY & FARMS, Box B, ZEELAND, MICK. l FROM II. B. F. k. I I IIBInIcmcIs manners. ,. g _; a . J-h. , In a Penney Store the sale isn’t ended : J‘F . ’"7\ 11 -Ho .' A ""‘ X ‘ ’ n 0 WM r’“ n II F: n" N‘ Wheres an Economy tar/a * in nearly 1000 towns like this FROM THE DAYS of the trading post the Farmer and the Storekeeper have fought side by side to push onward the frontier lines of civilization. Together they fought a winning battle against the wilderness; together they founded a nation. The Old Country Store ——-once the social and civic‘center of community life—has long since vanished, but the Merchant’s responsibility to the com- munity is as great as when all problems of common interest were settled around its pot-bellied stove. Our Responsibility Toward You when the package is wrapped. We are selling Service and Satisfaction and we ' recognize our responsibility to give you merchandise of honest, reliable" quality. ,Cften we could make a price seem low by using materials not quite up to Standard But our slogan promises you “Quality—- Send us your name and address and we will send you our illus- trated Store News Catalogs from time to time.. .Adrian Big Rapids Albion . Cadillac , Allegan Calumet . Alma carp Alpena Cheboygan Battle Creeli Coldwater : ‘Benton Harbor Crystal Falls ‘B'L—L‘ET-T' ’J. p '~:‘TE=‘ lfifilfifiln :II-E-fi‘ Ill—“EV‘IFU'tP W/ ‘ - " ulll. . K r “g ,t ‘1 . " g . (A: _ Iron River Assured Quality and Low Prices In These Examples of J. C. Penney Co. Values Our Feature Men’s Dress Shirts -—fulfill every demand for Supreme Dress Shirt Value. Many exclusive patterns confined to our Stores. ' $1.98 and. $2.98 Our Solar Straw Hats for Men Sennit Straws _ Swiss Yeddo Hats Fine Concealed stitch, fancy Reinforced novelty insert or black band. . . . $1.98 edge, heather or black ' band . . . . . . . . . . ..$2.98 .. Sophisticated Modes in Junior Sizes Youth, charm and originality—the new Junior Frocks express prevailing modes . . . . . . . . . .' . . . $9.90 to $24.75 Men’s and Young Men’s Suits Made to our own exacting specifications. Dependable fabrics and tailoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.75Wand $24.75 A NATION-WIDE . ' i A " INSTITUTION. Men Under 35 Years, Experienced NN . x in Selling Our Lines Are Wanted 0 o E o. ’ “quality—always at a saving” Home Ofl‘ices: 330 West 34th Street, New York City—40 St Escanaba IronWood Hillsdale IShpeming Holland Kalamazoo Houghton , Lapeer I Ioni‘a ‘ ‘ Ludington » Iron Mountain Manistee . Manistique always at a saving.” Back of this promise stands the respon- - sibility of a great Company. . Our Responsibility Toward The Community The J. C. Penney Company believes that unless. a merchant contributes something to the welfare of his com- munity, he has no right to expect its citizens to contribute toward his suc- cess. Of our 95 4 stores, scattered over 46 states, 31' per cent of our managers own their homes, and 90 per cent of them have contributed both time and money to local organizations for civic '_ betterment. We have often invited youto examine our merchandise. We urge you now to examine the merchant who offers it to you and the part he plays in your community life. We believe you will be satisfied. 4’ to Train for Co-partner Store Managers. Write for Details. ore—s in Michigan; as Follows-— Marquette Saginaw Monroe ' St. Johns Muskeg“ ~. Sault Ste. Marie Niles . I ._ .: OwOSso ‘ Stutg‘wm . N I ‘P'etoskéy ’ “'Tras‘ierse City , Port Huron ' *‘lflmk‘m~ -mwv .: