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Irrigation on Michigan Farms. c. flaw





' has personally seen in opera-



tion a half dozen irrigation sys-



tems within a radius of twenty miles

in Muskegon and adjoining counties.

To the average mind, the word irriga-

tion conveys mental visions of big

ditches, government aid and alfalfa.

He may have heard that irrigation is

practical in certain market garden sec-

tions in the east, nevertheless, to the

casual reader, a project worthy of the

name, “irrigation,” should be found in

the west. Through the columns of this

paper, many of it’s readers are con-

stantly gaining a broader knowledge

of various sections of our state, yet in

this matter of irrigation many are un-

aware that it is being tried out in

many localities by Michigan farmers





W ITHIN the last year the writer





and gardeners.





Two of the most successful of the

plants visited are to be found under

the management of Mr. Frank Hile, of

Muskegon county. One is located on

his farm and may be designated a

flood irrigation system. The other is

situated on the Lake Harbor Hotel





Farm, just back from the bluffs along

Lake Michigan, and is of the overhead

irrigation type. This is not an arid

country but one in which the average

rainfall is 31 inches. The soil is a

loose, porous sand, such as is found in

many parts of Michigan. It is typical

cut-over land. It does not holdwater

particularly well, but if plenty of mois-

ture can be had by irrigation, or by ad-

ding to the humus content of the soil

and thus to its water-holding power,

successful crops of small fruits and

garden vegetables of many kinds can

be grown. However, increasing the

humus content is not so simple as it

seems, as these sandy soils burn up

the organic matter in them very rap-

idly on hot, dry summer days. Recog-

nizing the need of water, or rather the

possibilities of growing crops when wa-

ter is plentiful, on these soils; Mr.

Hile began five years ago to experi-

ment with his flood irrigation system,

which is still in operation.



His outfit consists of a three-and-onea

half horse power gasoline engine, a.

home-made pump jack, and a two-cylin-





 





Fig 1.—Engine and Pump Used in Flood Irrigation System on Mr. Hile’s

Muskegon County Farm.





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





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der pump. The cylinders are 6x20 inch-

es, the pump having a capacity of

about 90 gallons per minute under the

conditions met. The simplicity of the

outfit is shown by Fig. 1. A four-inch

pipe line of sewer tile leads from the

pumps to the highest part of the area

to be flooded, about 20 rods distant.

The water is drawn from a creek down

the hill a few rods from where the out-

fit stands. In all the water is lifted

about 20 feet. The total cost of install-

ing the outfit was $250. The engine

may be used in other ways. In opera-

tion the water is pumped through the

pipe line to the highest point in the

field, mentioned above. Here the wa—

ter bubbles up and flows out through

ditches at the sides of the area to be

flooded. (See Fig. 2). From these

main ditches it is drawn into sub-ditch-

es and conveyed to the vegetable rows.

Sub—ditches and the vegetable rows are

previously ridged somewhat by using

a V-shaped affair resembling a snow

plow. A little clay put in the main

and sub-ditches prevents excess loss of

water by seepage.





In operating, the operator starts and

adjusts the engine, then gives atten-

tion to the ditches. The standpipe seen

in the cut aids in equalizing the pres-

sure so that after a few minutes

things work smoothly. The operator

working with a hoe allows the water

to flood between the first two rows,

then the next, etc., working across the

field. By pumping two to three hours

a day the tract is covered in three

days. The pumping is usually done in

the morning and at night. As the land

slopes only gently, there is little trou-

ble from surface washing. Once the

plant is installed, there is little ex-

pense save the matter of a few repairs

and the gasoline bill. The latter in

the past has averaged around $25 a

year.



Mr. Hile states that by using water

he has doubled production and as he

is growing tomatoes, melons, and spe-

cial garden crops, he finds the system

cheap, practical, and profitable. Culti-

vation follows irrigation. Barnyard

manure, supplemented by commercial



(Continued on page 148).





 





 





Fig. ll.—Water Pumped through Tile to the Highest Point in the Field l8

Distributed through Open Ditches.





 





 





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CURRENT COMMENT.





 





 





 





. Notwithstanding the

Michigan’s Crop pessimistic reports

Income. published by the

daily press during

the extremely dry, hot days of July,

the present outlook is most encourag-

ing for the farmers of the state. In

. fact, it would appear from a close an-

alysis of the situation that the effect

of the unusual July weather will, as a

whole, be beneficial rather than dele-

terious to the season’s crops. Without

doubt the hot weather advanced the

date of the maturity of the corn crop

many days which, in view of the unus-

ually late date of planting last spring,

is likely to be of very material benefit

to the crop. ~ This is especially true

since the drought was broken in prac-

tically all sections of the state before

the ears commenced to set. A very

great improvement in conditions“ has

occurred since the collection of the

data for the August crop‘report, which

appeared in the last issue and the ex-

amination of many fields affords con-

vincing evidence that the comparative-

ly small shortage in the crop prospect

as compared with last year will be

more than made up when the Septem-

ber estimates are made. >

In like manner the bean crop was

"at. pushed more rapidly toward maturity

by the hot weather, which was also

valuable crop insurance in the matter

of keeping in check the serious fun-

gous diseases, anthracnose and blight,

which played such havoc with last

year’s crop. In some sections beans

suffered more than corn from the ef-

fect of the drought, but the compara-

tively late date of planting saved more

serious injury from this cause, since

rain came in time to insure the setting

and filling of the pods in most bean

fields, so that with prospects for a far

better crop than was secured last year,

with the market practically bare of old

beans and prices at record figures, the

prospect for bean growers is bright.

Potatoes have suffered comparative-

ly little from the drought, while the

hot, dry weather has served to keep

the late blight in check in a season

when infection with the spores must

have been more general than common,

owing to the almost universal preval-

ence of the disease last year. Notwith-

standing the fact that the average

quality of the seed used this year was

poor, favorable conditions at planting

time gave a good stand in practically

all sections, and with anything like fav-

orable weather conditions during the

balance of the season this important

cash crop will be the source of a far

greater income than was the case last

year. From present indications these

two cash crops of beans and potatoes

should bring the farmers of the state

nearly if not quite twice the net' in-

come which they yielded last year.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 





 

 





cure , andthreshfiis ‘sii'

Th re is Considerable shbrtage in the

wheat crop. due to reduced acreage on

account of unfavorable weather at

seeding time, but this shortage is fully

compensated for by the higher price of

this staple, due to the world shortage

in prospect. The yield of oats is about

normal, the state crop report appear-

ing in another column of this issue

placing the yield at approximately 60,-

050,000 bushels, or only 3,760,000 bush-

els short of last year’s record crop.

With normal crops of other small

grains and a record hay crop of unus-

ual quality stored in the barns, Michi-





 





oo ~gan farmers have reason to congratu‘





late themselves on their prospects

what might be termed secondard

sources of income.





Growers of tree fruits for which the

state is famous, will find themselves

in a more enviable position than in

recent years. The peach crop prospect

is a little below that of last year, but

this shrinkage of only a little more

than 10 per cent is compared with a

loss of more than 35 per 'cent in the

estimates of the country’s crop. Apple

prospects are 14 per cent better than a

year ago, while the prospects for the

country are nearly 10 per cent below

last year’s final estimates.



Another index of good prospects for

the farmers of the state is found in the

general review of crop conditions pub-

lished by the United States Depart-

ment of Agriculture, which places the

composite condition of all crops in

Michigan at 101.3 as compared with

the average, while the composite con-

dition for the country as a whole is

given at 97.4. Michigan has a higher

composite average than any contigu-

ous state, only one of which has an av-

erage composite prospect.



When the great diversity of Michi-

gan’s agriculture is considered, which

insures to Michigan farmers many

comparatively important sources of in-

come not considered in estimating sta-

ple crops, it becomes at once apparent

that the crop income of the farmers of

the state is certain to be more satis-

factory than was the case last year,

and there is every indication that the

final returns will be a cause for sin-

cere congratulation.





The press has recorded

Prof. Clinton the death of Professor

D. Smth. Clinton D. Smith of New

York state, which occur-



red suddenly at Buffalo last week.



The life work of Prof. Smith was for

a considerable period quite intimately

connected with Michigan agriculture,

and very directly with the Michigan

Agricultural College, as Professor of

Agriculture, Dean of the Short Cours-

es, Superintendent of Farmers’ Insti-

tutes and Director of the Experiment

Station. Prof. Smith came to be well

known among Michigan farmers. His

name is associated with the develop-

ment of Michigan agriculture, and es-

pecially with the dairy industry.



To the energy and untiring efforts of

Prof. Smith, and to the spirit that he

instilled into rural life, as well as to

the results achieved thus far, the Mich-

igan Farmer desires to pay tribute.

His genius for making friends and his

appreciation of the farmer’s viewpoint

have had a lasting effect and many a

farm house in this state will have some

remembrance of the genius of this

man. ~

Prof. Smith was a practical agricul-

tnrist. While his mind was well equip-

ped With the results of experimental

farming he never lost sight of the fact

that in his day at least each experi-

ment must have a practical application

attached to it. Consequently most of

his bulletins were on problems directly

related to farm life, soil experiments,

feeding experim'ents, sugar beets and

crop rotation. The dairy he considered

his especial field and dairymen and

creamery men will remember pleas-

antly their association with Piaf.

Smith.



The Michigan Farmer, on behalf of





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bares" ed 'wite, herself . , roars»

an invalid, we desire/to convey our

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and its directors airs

7. citiziens of Michigan who are members,_





 





Data recently given'out

by the census bureau

relating to the. census

of manufacturers for

1914, Detroit and Michigan lead the

country in industrial growth since the

census year of 1909. The increase in

the mumber of persons engaged in

manufactures is 26.2 per cent for De-

troit and 18.3 per cent for Michigan as

compared with 7.6 per cent for the

country. Wage earners show a per-

centage of increase in Detroit of 23.9,

in the state of 17.1, as compared with

an increase for the country of 6.4,

while wages show an increase in De-

troit of 62.2 per cent, and in Michigan

of 53.2 per cent as compared with 19

per cent for the country. The value of

output of manufactures has increased

50.2 per cent for Detroit and 58.5 per

cent for the state, as compared with

17.3 per cent‘ for the country. The val-

ue added by manufacture, or the value

of the output less cost of materials, is

46.1 for Detroit and 55.9 for the state,

as compared with 15.8 for the country.

The farmers of the state are bound

to share with other industries this

great increase in industrial prosperity

through a rapid enlargement of the

home market for their products. '





.more of a people's organization than it

is at the present time, The ownership

of the property in this instance, is vest-

ed in the ‘organization, which is con

trolled by its members, who are cit-

izens of Michigan. In some instances.

(Continued on page 148).





Our Industrial

Growth.





 





HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK.





 





Foreign.





The European Wan—Outstanding

events 1n the week’s review of the war

are the capture by the Russians of

Stanislau an important railway center

in southern Galicia and the taking of

Gorizia by the Italians. Besides being

a position of great military advantage

the taking of Stanislau opens the way

for the Russians to move on Lemberg,

the capital of Galicia. Gorizia likewise

commanded the safety of Trieste, Aus-

tria’s chief Adriatic seaport, and with

the former in the hands of the Italians

the eventual. fall of Trieste seems but

a matter of time. Both the Italians and

the Russians are taking advantage of

the enemy by pushing forward rapidly

before he can reorganize his forces.

——In Flanders the Anglo-French for-

ward movement on a 15-mile front

reaching from Thiepval to the Somme

river, has resulted in decided gains,

the French advancing over a. mile

while the British smashed their way

closer to the Martinpuich ridge across

the plateau of Bazentin 1e Petit. The

British forces in Egypt continue to

force the Turks farther back, follow-

isng the recent encounter east of the



uez.





THE MICHIGAN STATE FAIR.





 





Pursuant to the announcement in the

last issue, we present below a brief

history of the Michigan State Fair for

the benefit of readers who are not fa-

miliar with the character and purposes

of the Michigan State Agricultural So-

ciety, under whose auspices it is held:



The Michigan State Agricultural So-

ciety was authorized by a special act

of the legislature in March, 1849. This

act provides for a president and twenty

directors. A constitution and by-laws

were drawn up and put in operation.

The constitution provides that each di-

rector shall receive $3.00 per day for

his services for a period not exceeding

ten days, and the president $100 per

annum. It also provides that any male

citizen of Michigan, twenty-one years

of age, may become a member by pay-

ing $2.00 per year, which entitles the

holder to membership, and to make ex-

hibits in any or all departments; also

an admission to the grounds once each.

day during the entire fair. The mem-

bers have the right to vote at all cau-

cuses and elections, and in this way

control the election of the members of

the executive board. Provision is also

made that all surplus money be used

for added improvements tothe State

Fair grounds.



The first exhibition of the Michigan

State Fair was held in Detroit in 1849,

east of Woodward avenue, and near

Grand Circus Park. The total receipts

from every source amounted to $3,-

923.21.



Today the State Fair land alone is

worth upwards of $750,000. The origi—

nal .cost of the buildings and equip-

ment was $425,000 and new buildings

costing $150,000 are now being con-

structed. Among the buildings being

erected are a coliseum, which will seat

15,000; an art building, floral hall,

woman’s building, and a poultry build-

ing. A new entrance is being con-

structed and a boulevard lighting sys-

tern; concrete roads and Sidewalks

are being built and other buildings are





National.





The farm loan board recently ap-

pointed by President Wilson will hold

hearings in a number of different plac~

es in the country to gather informa-

tion to guide in the further organiza-

tion of the plan provided for in the re-

cently enacted rural credits law. The

hearings begin at Augusta, Maine, on

August 21. On August 25 the board

will be at Lansing, Mich., to take tes-

timony.



The leaders of the four brotherhoods

of railway employes have refused to

arbitrate the differences between the

unions and the railways. Delegates

from both parties are now to lay their

troubles before President Wilson after

which a joint conference is to be held

looking toward a settlement. Should





clare a strike, about 225 railways will

be tied up, among which are all the

important lines of the country. Presi-

dent Wilson will likely use United

States troops to move mail trains, fol-

lowing the precedent of President

Clevela’nd, should the strikers refuse

to do so.



The great dam at Lake Toxaway,

South Carolina, weakened by recent

heavy rains, broke Sunday night and

sent a wall of water, down tributaries

of the Savannah river. So far as

known, no casualties. have resulted

from the released waters as the terri-

tory through which they pass is very

sparsely settled. '



Collections by the internal revenue,

bureau for the fiscal year ending July

30 amounted to $512,723,288, an in-

creas of $97,042,264 over those for the

fiscal year of 1915. The income tax re-

turned a revenue amounting to $124,-

937,253.



Dr. John B. Murphy, world-renown-

ed surgeon and benefactor of mankind,

died at Mackinac Island, Mich., last

Friday. His contributions to science

have been many and they have won

him the highest honors.



From the report of the census bu-

reau on manufacturers for 1914 it ap-

pears that the manufacturers of the

state of Michigan enjoy greaterpros‘

perity than those of any other state in

the Union, and are only surpassed by

the development of industries in the

city of Detroit.



A tuberculosis survey of the inmates

of the prisons _of Michigan showed

that of the 1,971 persons examined 89

were tubercular.



Total imports into the United States

for the fiscal year ending June 30 were

$2,197,883,510 as compared with $1,674,-

, 169,740 for the year ending June 30,

convenient exposition 1915



A strike of 200 drivers of milk wag-

ons In ’Cleveland resulted in nearly

300,000 persons being unsupplied with

milk or cream early this week.



To Monday of this week the number

of cases ot'intantile paralysis in New

York City during the present outbreak

numbered 6,281‘of which 1,393 resulted

fatally. The number of deaths and

new cases reported Sunday were

smaller than for the day previous. ‘





improvements completed, the Michigan

State Fair will have one of the most

modern and

grounds in the middle west. The State

Fair now has an indebtedness in the

form of a bond issue of $255,000.



Some people have the erroneous idea

that the Michigan State Fair is a pri-

vate corporation and operated for pri.

vate gain, but inasmuch as the State

Fair was created by a special act of

the legislature to promote the agricul-





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L‘fungous diseases other than the too

frequent ergot and the ever present

'rust. This year, however, there has

appeared at several different points in

the state the smut caused by the fun-

gus Urocystis Occulta. This has been

reported in the United States only a.

few times and has not been observed

in Michigan except one specimen which

was found in 1915. Thus far it has not

been found doing much damage, the

highest percentage of injury noted .be-

ing five to six per cent; The danger

lies in the increase to much higher fig:

ures, as it has been observed in Cen-

traL Europe as a serious pest and in

South Australia a good many years ago

it destroyed two-thirds of the crop.



In view of the dangerous nature of

the disea'se under favorable conditions

all rye growers should examine their

crop with extreme care this season so

as to determine Whether it is present.

If it is found in a field the seed should_

not be used for planting purposes with-

out formaldehyde treatment as describ-

ed below. The land should not be used

for rye again for at least one year.



Unlike wheat and oat smuts, the

chief seat of injury for rye smut is not

the head but the stem below the head.

This is more or less swollen, as are

the leaf sheaths, and with these

shows longitudinal black lines. On cut-

ting across the affected portion of such

a stem it is found to contain an abun—

dant dark brown or black powder, the

spores or seeds of the fungus. As the

grain in the healthy plants approaches

ripeness, the diseased portions split op-

en, permitting the escape of the spores.

The portion of the stem that is most

often affected is a short distance below

the head. It is sometimes partly con-

cealed by the uppermost leaf sheath

but often extends out beyond it. The

sheath is often affected, as well. On

badly diseased plants the whole stem

from bottom to top may be affected.

Ordinarily the heads are blasted with-



‘ out any sign of the smut in them. Oc-



casionally, however, they too are smut-

ted, in which case they are dwarfed

and distorted, the chaff being swollen

and twisted and filled with the. dark

masses of spores.- All of the stalks

arising from one seed will be diseased

as in oat smut. They are dwarfed

somewhat, varying from half the

height to only a few inches shorter

than the healthy plants.



The fact that the spores are set free



- at the time of ripening of the grain (as

‘ , ' in oat smut) and not at flowering time

. ., (as ”in loose smut of wheat) tends to

“ confirm the findings of the men who

have given a little study to this dis-

ease and. who believe that infection

takes place when the grain germinates

l by means of smut spores that adhere

to the outside of the grain. This would

make it advisable to use the formalde-

‘ hyde treatment for seed coming from

fields showing the disease. This is as



follows:



Add one pound of 40 per cent formal-

dehyde to 40 or 45 gallons of water

and sprinkle over the grain, which

should be spread out in a thin layer on

aclean floor or canvas. About one gal-

lon of the mixture will suffice for a

bushel of grain. Shovel over the latter

until it is evenly wet and then shovel

it into a pile and cover with canvas or



, sacking for six to 12 hours. Then

,c spread out thin and shovel occasionally

until dry enough to drill.



If suspicious specimens are found

that are thought to be affected with





 





 





 





 





 





the old saying is that where there is so





must have more and more.





the price probably‘would have been $2

for the American crop.





yielding as well.





I feel there are great prospects ahead

for the farmers of this land.





 





 





. - B 33’ morn-

In: August 4 an unusually heavy show-

er’fllled the creeks almost bank high,

washed away the, soil in the plowed

fields and did considerable damage.

Saturday night it rained again. That

is the way Dame Nature does things

sometimes in some places. The air

has not been cooled by these storms,

it is nearly as hot as ever. and the

weather does not look settled. In the

central and eastern part of the state it

was very dry last week as it was here

before the splendid rain of July 30. I

hope these showers extended wherever

needed. Wegot more than necessary.

I hope all got sufficient.



These heavy storms have ruined our

timothy seed. The heads are almost

stripped bare. It will not pay to cut

for seed now and, of course, it is too

late for hay. Well, we have plenty of

hay and have notime to cut it anyway.

It will do the field good to plow‘this

growth of clover and timothy down. It

is what it needs. ‘



The men got the corn fairly well cul-

tivated before these storms, and it is

booming these hot days and nights.

One can almost see it grow. ,The fact

is, one can see that it has grown over

night. It was planted very late, but

looks now as if we would get corn for

the canning factory.





 





 





 





Never before did we have so much

work to do that we had to let some of

it go, but this has been the worst year

ever to do farm work. The men had

just commenced to thresh wheat when

the storm came up Thursday after-

noon. The balance is in the field. The

oats, 20 acres and very heavy, are all

in the shock and the second cutting of

alfalfa was all in the cock before this

rain. The plan was to cut the alfalfa,

cook it and thresh the wheat while the

alfalfa was curing. Then by that time

the oats would be cured enough to

thresh also. We will not change our

plans. If the weather fairs off, and it

probably will, no serious harm will

come.



This great hay year is a good time, it

seems to me, to hold all the live stock

one has room for. In no other way

will Michigan ever get rid of this un-

usual hay crop at a fair price. Keep

all the cattle until spring. With good

hay young cattle can be wintered with

little grain. The hay is of much better

quality this last year. Feed the hay

crop. Save the cattle and the manure.

We will need them later on. The old

world will be nearly stripped of live

stock by this great war. There will be

a good demand for all we have from

now on. After the Spanish war it took

hundreds of thousands of cattle to re-

stock Cuba. How many will it take to

restock Europe?



There are many conflicting reports

about “the condition of the wheat crop.

Probably reports of injury are exagger-

ated; they usually are. Nevertheless





 





 





much smoke there must be some fire.

The world must have wheat. Europe

Had we

not had a great world crop last year





Some of that

last crop is left over, but this crop is

bound to be less. The acreage is light

compared to last year and it is not

I expect to see wheat

$2.00 per bushel before next May. I

have been mistaken before and may be

again, but don’t sell the wheat until it

is necessary. It will be worth holding.





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. ,morning the water stood in pools in good things.





this-disease they should be sent to the b0? problem COUld only be solved, Am-

Department of Botany, Michigan Agri— erlea could feed the world, but we

cultural College, together with a note can ‘3 get the help to produce the crops.





as to the abundance of the trouble, We must cut down the acreage; this

source of the seed, etc. will increase the price. They can’t pro-





duce it in Europe, and the world will

need all the food products in sight for

. . several years to come. It .behooves



Sunday Big L July 30, we had a fine the farmer to keep cool, conserVe his

_ rain. It did world’s of good. Monday energy, use his head and gather in the

Heretofore he has had

none too many.





 





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Your Ford Instruction Book advises the use of

“high-grade” oil of “light” body. But a puzzling

condition faces you when you look for“high-grade,”

“lightebodied” oil.





“Light” body is a loose term. It is applied to

oils as different from each other as kerosene and

gasoline. Sewing machine oil, for example, is a.

light oil, but it would cause quick trouble in a Ford

motor. And many light oil: are really not service-

able in an automobile. They vaporize rapidly

under the heat of service.





You have a right to expect from your lubricating



oil— .



(l) Full power.



(2) A minimum of carbon deposit on piston heads,

spark plugs and valve seats.



(3) Lowest operating cost per mile and per year.





Let us see how Gargoyle Mobiloil “E” meets

these requirements.





Power. The body cf Gargoyle Mobiloil ”E” has been proven

through repeated actual tests to be scientifically correct for Ford

engines. It forms a correct piston seal. Thus it assures at all

times full and abundant power.





. Carbon. The slight carbon left by Gargoyle Mobiloil “E”

is a light, dry dust which is blown through the exhaust by the

engine action. Ford owners who use Gargoyle Mobiloil HE” are

rarely troubled with carbon deposit on piston heads, spark plugs

or valves: '





Economy. Gargoyle Mobiloil “E” being correct in body,

does not work freely into the combustion chambers. The result

is oil economy. Furnishing a correct piston seal, it insures full

power from the fuel. That means gasoline economy.





And Gargoyle Mobiloil HE” does not “break down” in use.

This insures constant protection to the moving parts.





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A grade for each type of motor





   





In buying Gargoyle Mobiloil “E” from your dealer,

it is safest to purchase in original packages.

for the red Gargoyle on the container. For informa-

tion, kindly address any inquiry to our nearest oflice.





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ever‘y class of machinery. Obtainable everywhere in the world.





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fertilizers, is used on the plat. Water

alone won't grow a crop. Fertilization

Mr. Hile reasons, is even more neces-

sary on irrigated tracts than on non-

irrigated, for you are to take of! a larg-

er crop. He aims eventually to have

enough land under irrigation to enable

him to rotate his garden crops with a

legume, thus cutting down on fertilizer

bills.



To be preferred in some ways, but

requiring a much greater initial invest-

ment, is the system found on the Lake

Harbor Hotel Farm. Here, as shown

in Fig. 3, the overhead system of irri-

gation is practiced. No attempt will

be made to describe definitely how

such a plant is installed. It should be

mentioned, however, that the plant was

installed without the aid of a plumber.

The gas engine used here is a four

horsepower size. Tne pump is of the

one-cylinder, double action type, with

cylinder 8x20 inches. In operation

about 125 gallons of water are pumped

per minute from a creek just back of

the power house. A four-inch main

leads from the pumps up a hill to a

three-inch sub-main running across an

end of the three and a half acre plot

under irrigation. The water is raised

30 feet in all. From the sub-main and

at right angles to it, laterals run out

across the field at 40-foot intervals.

These laterals reduce in size from one

and three-fourths inches to three.

fourths-inch pipe, according as they

are near or far from the sub-main.

Sprinkling nozzles are located four feet

apart on these laterals. Sub-main and

laterals are supported by posts and

wire hangers about six feet above the

ground. The laterals are turned auto-

matically, sprinkling first on one side

and then the other. Once the operator

gets the outfit working well he can

leave it and go about other work as it

requires little attention.



I have not the figures as to the cost

of installing this plant, but different

companies estimate the cost at from

$300 to $500 for the first acre, includ-

ing engine and pump. Additional acres

can be added at a cost of around $100

an acre within the capacity of the en-

gine and pumps, of course. The cost

varies widely, depending very much

on the location of the water supply in

respect to the field to be i1 rigated.



From three and a half acres over

head irrigated last season, Mr. Hile

sold $927.50 worth of tomatoes and

muskmelons. The season was an un-

favorable one and one that gave little

opportunity to test out an irrigation

plant. The hotel people are planning

to add to the plant with the idea of

having fresh vegetables for use during

the resort season.



While running water on land in the

ways described above is not something

every farmer can practice, it does ap-

pear to be the fact that under special

conditions, growing special crops, it

offers a means of utilizing Michigan’s

sandy lands and deriving therefrom

more profit than has heretofore been

the case. Good marketing is a very es-

sential factor in handling a project

that requires as great an initial invest.

ment as the two just described. The

crops from these plots are sold in part

to summer resort trade. However, it

is only fair to state that a good portion

of the tomatoes were put on the Chi-

cago market.





TRACTOR DEMONSTRATION AT

TOLEDO.





 





Michigan contributed a goodly num-

ber of the 2,500 or more agriculturists

who witnessed the successful tractor

demonstration held at Toledo August 8.

Six different makes were exhibited

and operated for the benefit of the pa-

trons. The International Harvester

Companyshowed the Titan and the

Mogul; the Avery Company had two

tractors; the Waterloo Gasoline En-

gine Company three; The Bull Tractor





 





Company, one; ' The Parrett Tractor





 





   





three plows only.



The 32-acre field where the demon-

stration was staged had been in pas-

ture for a number of years. The soil

was of a clay loam and at the time of

the showwas dry and baked hard by

continuous hot weather. On the morn-

ing of the trials 11 little rain fell, but

not sufficient to mellow up the soil to

any extent. These conditions offered

the farmers an opportunity to see what

the gas engines could do in breaking

dry land and 'in traveling over the

fields when covered with clods.





The meet was a demonstration and

not a contest. It afforded farmers an

opportunity to see the different makes

at work, to compare‘the various fea-

tures of convenience and construction.

The farmers themselves were the

judges as to efficiency and utility. Cer-

tainly the demonstration method of

proving up the various merits of the

.diflerent makes is a most wholesome

one, and that it is being appreciated by

the tillers of the soil is shown by the

exceptional attendance at this show

which was the more remarkable be-

cause of the busy season. Another

splendid opportunity for Michigan

farmers to witness the tractors at

work will be given at the State Fair at

Detroit September 4-13.





 





THE MICHIGAN STATE FAIR.





 





(Continued from page 146).



the title to State Fair property is vest-

ed in the state, and the state assumes

all responsibility of its operation, and

the appointment of the officers and di—

rectors in the majority of such cases,

is made by the governor.



Many prominent men have served as

president of the Michigan State Fair.

Governor Epaphridotus Ransom was





the first executive and served for two ‘





years. He was succeeded by James

E. Hunt, of POntiac. Other presidents

follow:





Joseph R. Williams, Constantine;

George C. Monroe, Hillsdale; Andrew

Y. Moore, Schoolcraft; Michael Scho-

maker, Jackson; James Bayley, Troy;

Charles Dickey, Marshall; H. G. Wells,

Kalamazoo; J. B. Crippen, Goldwater;

Benjamin Follet, Ypsilanti; W. G.

Beckwith, Cassopolis; George W.

Griggs; W. J. Baxter; Charles Kipp,

St. Johns; E. O. Humphrey, Kalama-

zoo; W. L. Webber, Saginaw; George

W. Phillips, Romeo; Henry Fralick,

Grand Rapids; Philo Parsons, Detroit ;

William Chamberlain, Three Oaks; A.

O. Hyde, Marshall; James M. Turner,

Lansing; John T. Rich, Elba; William

Ball, Hamburg; A. J. Dean, Adrian; I.

H. Butterfield, Pontiac; M. P. Ander~

son, Midland; E. Howland, Pontiac;

Eugene Fifield, Bay City; Fred Postal,

Detroit; Thomas E. Newton, Detroit;

D. D. Aitken, Flint; John S. Haggerty,

Detroit.



Since the State Fair was organized,

it has received appropriations from the

legislature totaling $97,700. This in-

cludes $16,000, which will be paid the

State Fair by the Michigan State Ag~

ricultural Fair Commission, created by

the 1915 legislature. The State Fair

received $400 in 1849 and the same

amount in 1850. During the next four

years, $1,000 was received annuallydn

1855 and the next three years, $2,000

received annually from the state. In

1861 and 1862, the appropriation was

$1,000. The next two years the state

appropriated $950 for the State Fair.

No state aid was received from 1865

to 1901 when the appropriation totaled

$4,500. The same amount was receiv-

ed the following year. During 1903

and 1904, the state paid $5,000 annu-

ally to the fair. > An appropriation of

$10,000 was received in 1907, 1908 and

1909, nothing having been appropriated

for 1905 or 1906. No state aid \was

voted by the legislature for 1910, 1911,

1912, 1913 or 1914. In 1915 $16,000 was

received from the state.



(Concluded next week).





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It is very. difllcult for farmers and

packers to agree nowadays on a fair

price for meat animals. It is often dif-

ficult for anyone to know whether ex-

act justice is being done on any mar-

ket, but concerted action among farm-

ers can bring about much better con-

ditions than now exist by meeting the

needs of consumers more exactly and

more uniformly than they do at present.

In the market for any kind of manu-

factured goods uniformity is demand-

ed. The man who went to an imple-

inent dealer for a corn grinder like the

one that did so well for his neighbor

would object strongly if told that no

other machine like it had ever been

made, but that there was one in the

market that day that weighed about as

much and looked very much like it. He

would want a machine that would give

exactly the same results. Of course,

this is not quite possible in case of

Corn and cattle but we can come much

nearer uniformity than we do.

, We have well-defined breeds within

Which uniformity and standardization

are established facts. They do not pro-

vide quite the uniformity of the manu-





' .. facturing world but come near enough





to it for all practical purposes. Part of

the market trouble is that carloads of

stock-do not come on the market, each

made up of uniform, animals of some

one of these breeds. The breeder has

too often used a scrub sire whose off-

spring lack uniformity or was uniform—

ly inferior. In many more cases he

has bought feeders rather indiscrimi-

nately from the owner of scrub sires

and pure-bred sires of various breeds.



The use of the pure-bred sire is part

of the remedy. If the rest of the herd

is‘very inferior, it will take a number

of years of “grading up” to bring the

best results, but there will be marked

improvement every generation if breed-

ing is wisely done. As good pure-bred

sires of the same breed are used on a

farm year after year, that farm will

send better stock and more uniform

stock to market and the shipper will

be in a better position to demand high

prices. In this grading up, the sire is

often said to be half the herd. As a

matter of fact, he is more than half be-

cause the good pure-bred animal is so

much more prepotent or able to im-

press his own good characteristics up-

on his offspring than the grade animal

upon which he is crossed.



The man who cannot afford a pure-

bred sire of his own can often co-oper-

ate with one or more of his neighbors

in securing one, and whether he owns

co-operatively or not, he should com-

bine with as many others as possible

at the same shipping point in securing

similar good sires of the same breed in

order to secure uniformity in mixed

shipments, or in lots bought from var-

ious men in the vicinity to be fed by

one of them.



The live stock industry of the middle

west is undergoing a building process

in both quality and numbers but it has

only begun the improvement which

must come in the near future if this

section is to‘ fulfill the demands of the





‘ markets, maintain its position in the





, live stock industry, and demand profit-





able prices. This section has some of

the best flocks and herds to be found

anywhere but the general average is

far too low. This average must be

raised and we may fairly eXpect a cor-

responding rise in price.



Mo. Ag. Col. S. T. SIMPSON.





SHEEP FOR NORTHERN MICHIGAN.





 





‘ I have lived in this part of the state

since 1879 and have had considerable

experience with all kinds of stock, and

I do not believe there is a place in the

world where stock is healthier. Grasses

of all kinds are very nutritious. Of

course, our winters are long but we do

not feed to exceed two or three weeks

langer than in the southern part of the

.fState. i '

~ Sheep-do exceptionally well here





playing havoc with the live stock in-





 





 

 





The frost did us a ‘ot of daniage last

fall, but those who had a good «bunch

01? stock to turn off were fortunate.





The farms of this section would be '





ideal for wintering breeding ewes and

starting the lambs. Silage could be

used in connection with clover hay,

bean straw, oat straw, etc. After shear-

ing these flecks could be assembled in

large bands with a couple of good,

careful men to look after them, and in

the fall the lambs would be ready for

the feeders of lower Michigan.



Of course, this would require organ-





ization and the bringing into this coun- '





try the necessary breeding stock. It

seems as though this would be a good

opportunity for the breeders’ associa-

tions and development bureaus to get

busy on, for there are certainly great

prospects in view.





Gd. Traverse Co. J. A. B.





 





THE SILO ROOF.





 





The capacity of the silos already

constructed upon many farms is insuf-

ficient for the storing of the corn crop

or to provide the desirable amount of

succulent feed for the live stock main-

tained upon the farm. In many cases

where the shortage of storage room is

not so great as to make the erection of

another silo good economy, the capa-

city of the silo can be materially in-

creased by the use of one of the mod-

ern type of silo roofs which open up in

cylindrical form and permit the com:

pletion of the filling at one operation,

so that when the silage settles the silo

proper will be completely filled with

ensilage. The use of a roof of this

kind will often be found very profit—

able on the silos already built upon the

farm, and every farmer who erects a

new silo should investigate the merits

of this type of roof prior to its erec-

tion.



Where such an increase of the ca-

pacity of the silo already built will not

provide sufficient storage room for the

corn crop or for the storing of enough

ensilage to give maximum results in

the ration, it will be found good econ-

omy to erect another silo. Silage has

passed the experimental stage as a

feed for live stock and particularly for

dairy cows, for which it is generally

conceded among practical dairymen to

be an indispensable factor in the ra-

tion.



This year’s corn crop was gotten in

much later than usual, and the silo

will in many cases be more than ordi-

narily efficient in enabling the farmer

to save his corn crop in the best con-

dition for feed, particularly if untimely

frosts should cut the growing season

short on the latter end as the extreme-

ly wet weather did in the early spring.



Oakland 00.. A. R. FARMER.





 





LIVE STOCK NEWS.





A. J. Maurer was on the Chicago

market recently with a shipment of

prime beef cattle from his Missouri

farm, the heavy steers selling for $10.90

per 100 lbs. and yearlings for $10.25.

These cattle were fed on corn ensilage

and cottonseed meal. Mr. Maurer is

the fortunate owner of 1,300 fat hogs,

including 1,000 on his Oklahoma farms.

He reported the Oklahoma pastures in

fine condition, while cattlemen have a

great abundance of feed to take care

of the large numbers of cattle shipped

into Oklahoma from Texas, because of

the long drouth in the Lone Star State.

He said in southwest Texas, compris-

ing practically all of the region lying

south of San Angelo, the drought is





terests. In some sections no rain has

fallen since last September, and with

no grass worth speaking of, cattlemen

have been compelled to ship their

stock northward. As it is located be-

low the quarantine line, dipping is re-

quired.



There is no limit as to how high

farmers in the corn belt and in Ken-

tucky will go for breeding ewes this

season and even then they are unable

to fill their orders, often taking aged

ewes when they started out to get

yearlings. Heretofore unheard of prics-

es are being paid and in recent weeks

hundreds of aged ewes have gone to





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you want the one that pays best.

to judge? Will these suggestions help you?



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This narrows your choice down still further.

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How are you going





Let us





separator that requires but one

By this time

to two separators— a Primrose

by any test you choose to put it





to, will prove itself the separator to buy. .



The local dealers who handle these machines can give you

conclusive proof of the superiority in close skimmin g, handiness,

of service of Primrose and Lily cream

A letter to the address below will make it easy for

. you to investigate these separators as much as you please.





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corporate





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Absolutely free from adultemts and fillers. 'ust

like the feed You would mix for yourself,is a e é‘eial

combination of chance cottonseed meal. driedJ beet

pulp, gluten feed.eorn distillers’ grains,wheat bran,

wheat midd . and a little salt, that’s all; each in-

ient. we: a? bx automatic scales and all



horoughly mix in age power driven mixers, so

that it is always absolutely uniform. and always

flood. An extra quart or two of milk dell from each

eowmay turn a loss when grofitfl‘ry LA RO-FEED

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It turns waste space into dollars.





silo filling time is nearly here.





308 New York St.





ore‘Si’Iag‘é

When You Have!





Yes. you can have more and better silage. 0111‘

modern. reliable, practical roof is a proven success.





Mr. E. F. Baker. Allegany Co., N. Y.

figure the roof did not cost me anythlnz." We

want to show you how he figured. Write today—





SIIEET METAL SPECIALTY co.

Goehen. hell-Ill

303 Ann Ar. Sav'gs Bk. Bldg" Ann Arbor. Mich.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 





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more compact.

feed, malleable knife heads, reversible feed

positive safety device.





Dept. 154, 2122 Horton Ave..

Grand Rapids, Mich.





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HAT part of this state around

Traverse City is a region of in-

dividuality. It is the only part



of the state to which we apply the

word “region.” It stands as apart from

the rest of the state in its reputation

and accomplishments. It is a place

where nature has been kind and man

industrious, and the results have pro—

duced the justly due reputation this

section has. This is not a new section,

for forty, or more, years ago 'the pio-

neers had faith in this Traverse region

as an ideal fruit producing section and

the results of today have verified their

faith. Therefore, the summer meeting

of the Michigan State Horticultural So-

ciety, which was held in the Traverse

region on August 9-10, gave the fruit

growers of other parts of the state an

excellent opportunity to visit this coun-

try, of which they have heard so much.

The morning of the first day of this

meeting was spent in social greetings

and an informal meeting at the Chain-

ber of Commerce rooms. Mr. O. A.

Charles, secretary of the Chamber of

Commerce, upon whom fell the duties

of host, assured the visitors of their





. welcome to Traverse City and vicinity.





In the impromptu talks which followed

the subject of cooperation and organ-

ization prevailed. There is no doubt

but what the fruit growers of the state

fully realize that the marketing prob-

lem is their greatest problem of today,

and although numerous cooperative or-

ganizations have been organized and

are operating successfully, we are just

entering upon the solution of the mar-

keting problem. Mr. R. H. Elsworth,

of the State Office of Markets, said

that the next step was to federate and

standardize the existing associations

so that all of the organizations of

the state could cooperate to maintain

and increase the reputation of Michi-

gan’s fruit products.





Results from Spraying.





The matter of spraying and the pre-

valence of scab also brought out inter-

esting discussions. In many places in

the state the early apples are quite

scabby; this was accounted for by

Prof. L. R. Taft, who said that the

weather conditions in the spring were

abnormal and on that account applica-

tions were not made at the proper

time in most cases. He emphasized

the necessity of thorough and frequent

sprayings early in the season, especial-

ly in abnormal seasons. He said that

when weather conditions were favor-

able for the development of scab,

sprayings should be made at intervals

of about ten days. The fact that some

growers reported clean fruit would in-

dicate that thorough spraying often

enough to keep the growing foliage

covered with spray material will keep

the fruit clean. This season’s experi—

ence also demonstrated the fact that

spraying is a preventive and not a cure,

and that after 'a fungous disease gain-

ed foothold it was hardrto keep in

check.



Fruit Crop Conditions.





A number of fruit-growers told of

crop conditions in their part of the

state and Prof. C. P. Halligan told of

his observations on crop conditions on

a recent trip through the fruit sections

of the state. A summary of these re-





: ports shows that the apple crop is a





good one although a little scabby, the

peach crop will be a very profitable

one because the trees throughout the

fruit belt have fair to good crops and

indications are that prices will be high.

The best showing of peaches is at

South Haven where considerable thin-

ning is necessary. Good crops of pears,

plums and grapes will also be harvest-

ed unless something unforeseen hap-

pens. in all, the fruit growers of this

state have no reason to complain as

far as crops are concerned and the sea-

son should be a profitable one as the

prices will be good.



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capital stock associations it would be





the spread of the'little peach am he

urged that serious attention be given

to the control of this disease. He said





that he found that the little ones often,





followed in the wake of yellows and

that both diseases, after becoming ser-

ious in new sections would “run them-

selves out," and become less serious

but they would always be present. The

only method of control is to cut the

tree down and trees looking suspicious

should be marked and watched .





Fruit Packing Law Discussed.



The afternoon session was held at

the Traverse State Hospital. The pro-

gram was given on the campus of the

hospital grounds, after which the

grounds and buildings and orchards

were visited. The first matter given

attention was a resolution, presented

by J. H .Carmody, of M. A. C., which

favored a fruit packing law similar to

that of the New York law. A commit-

tee of three was appointed to take up

thigmatter and report at, the annual

meeting at Grand Rapids December 5-

6-7. The object of this movement is to

get the State Horticultural Society and

other interested associations to agree

upon some form of law with reference

to the grading and packing of fruit to

present to the legislature next winter.

The idea is to standardize the packing

of the fruit of thestate.



Mr. Charles spoke on the necessity

of organization and cooperation in ed-

ucation and rural life. He said that we

knew little of cooperation in this coun-

try. Things are run in a haphazard

manner and are individualistic. In ad-

ucation, for instance, in Europe the

child’s inclinations were studied when

he was as young as five years or age

and his education was marred in line

with his natural bent, while here he is

put through a course of training re-

gardless of his interests. The lack of

social intercourse in rural communi-

ties Mr. Charles indicated as one of the

greatest hindrances for rural develop-

ment. It is an important thing to de

velop the social instinct as the propor-

tion of rural population to the total

population of the state is quickly de-

creasing. These and other things need

serious attention before many of the

present-day evils can be corrected.





Value of Efficiency.



Dr. Munson, in charge of the State

Hospital, gave a most excellent talk on

efficiency. In the management of a

state institution such as the doctor has

in charge, emciency methods and on

ganization are most necessary and the

fact that the State Hospital is main-

tained in the efficient manner it is on

53 cents per day per inmate is an indi-

cation of the fact that Dr. Munson

practices what he preaches. One of his

statements was, that one of the great-

est wastes was the waste of time in

idleness or in things of little or no

value.



Dr. Eben Mumford, in charge of the

Farm Bureau work of the state, gave

one of his usual optimistic and inspire;

tional talks. Several times the Stan-

dard Oil and the steel corporations

were mentioned as examples of co‘op

erative effort. Dr. Mumford said that

they were not like what successful rur-

al cooperative efforts will be. In the

corporations the interests are financial

as individual effort of all concerned

was necessary for Co-operative success.

The speaker thought that all of the

rural problems would be worked out in

due time, and that rapid progress was

being made now in solving them.



The Federation of (So-operative Asso-

ciatlons.



Mr. Ellsworth again touched upon the

value of standardizing the co-opera-

tive organizations of the state and out-

lined the plan that the Oillce of Man

kets was endeavoring to work out. A

combination of organizations having

capital stock would violate the Sher-

man antitrust law and as many of the

cooperative associations organized as





 





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ment provides for rural organizations

and permits rural organizations which

are organized on the membership fee

plan to federate. The Office of Mar-

kets is going to work out a. standard

form of organization for these capital

stock organizations to reorganize un-

der and after this is accomplished the

standardization of .the method of keep-

ing accounts and of grading fruit will

be worked out. And then a campaign

of advertising Michigan fruit products

will be undertaken by these federated

societies. This plan of the Ofice of

Markets is meeting favor everyv'vhere

in cooperative circles and the perfec-

tion of it will be of greatest value in

maintaining the standing of Michigan

fruits in the markets of the country.





The State Hospital.





After the program one of the wards

of the hospital, the greenhouse, gar-

dens, orchards and dairy barns were

inspected. The orchards were in very

fine shape considering the rolling con-

dition of the land. The dairy barns

were ideals of dairy cleanliness and

sanitation which they naturally should

be to house the famous Holstein'herd

which Occupies them. A former world

record cow with a. record of over 34

pounds of butter-fat a week was found

contentedly eating hay in the barn-

yard. The hospital was perfect in

cleanliness and order, and the cheer-

fulness of the rooms were frequently

commented upon when we were pass-

ing through.



There was no evening gathering,- but

the Chamber of Commerce showed its

hospitality and its interest in the fruit

growers by giving free tickets to one

of the high-class moving picture shows.



The Peninsula Trip.





The second day of the meeting was

spent in visiting the Old Mission pen-

insula. After gathering at the Cham-

ber of Commerce rooms autos took the

visitors along the eastern side of the

peninsula up to Old Mission where an

excellent chicken pie and cherry pie

dinner was served by the ladies of the

Grange. 0n the way several stops were

made, the principle one being at the

Titius Fram, where a demonstration

of dust spraying was made under the

supervision of Mr. A. N. Brown, of

Kent county. Mr. Brown had previ-

ously told of the results that the Cor-

nell Experiment station had in their re-

cent tests with the dust spray. In the



, dust spraying has been of little

value but in the recent work along this





line the dust material used has been.





ground very line which greatly increas~

es the sticking qualities of the mate-

rial. The results of the Cornell Sta-

tion are interesting and indicate. that

dust spraying may become practical

and economical, the economy being in

the cost of application.





The Cherry Crop a Profitable One.





The other stops made were to watch

the cherry picking and packing and to

sample some real good Grand Traverse

cherries. On account of the lateness

of the season the cherry harvest was

at its height at this time, and on ap-

count of the scarcity of pickers the lo-

cal growers were rushed to the. limit

taking care of the crop. While the har-

vesting will be a strenuous one to the

growers it will not be without its re-

ward. Without a doubt the season will

be the most profitable one that has

been experienced for some time. The

crop is double that of last year and the

price averages about $1.15 per 25-lb.

crate as compared with about 75 cents

last year.





On account of the rush of work

there were very few local people in at-

tendance at any of the meetings, but

their fellow fruit growers from other

parts of the state realized the neces-

sity of getting the crop harvested and

did‘ not feel the lack of attendance as

a lack of interest, and at the same

time had the opportunity. of seeing the

cherryharveat at its height.





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point out, is not suflicient to: in-

sure freedom from bacteria. The only

safemethod of destroying in utensils

germs which affect the hygienic and

keeping qualities of milk and cream is

by sterilization. Even when dairy uten—

sils appear clean, if they have not been

properly sterilized they may harbor

vast numbers of bacteria which con-

taminate milk or cream that comes in-

to contact with them. Live steam at a

temperature of at least 205 degrees F.

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farm.



When placed on a stove or oil heater

the apparatus in question develops

steam in a shallow pan and introduces

the live steam through a pipe into milk

cans and buckets. In sterilizing sep-

arator parts, small articles and strain-

er cloths, agalvanized-iron box is plac-

ed over the steam outlet and used as a

sterilizing chamber.



How to Construct the Sterilizer.



The sterilizer for cans and milk

pails consists of a roasting pan, a spe-





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same size". Solder these tv’vo sheets all

around the edges so as to make a tight

seam. This makes an insulated cover

and pad about three-eighths of an inch

thick, which will be found as satisfac-

tory and even preferable to the asbes-

t‘os insulation.

SourCe of Heat. '

The sterilizer may be used on the

kitchen stove, or other stove, or over

any other heat that is sufficient to fur-

nish steam at the end of the outlet

pipe at least 205 degrees F., or prefer-

ably 210 to 211 degrees F. A thermom-

eter, if placed in the outlet pipe, will

show whether the steam is hot enough.

Operating the Sterilizer.

Place the outfit, with one inch of

water in the pan, on the stove, and see

that the cover fits tightly. The first

steam that comes from the apparatus

will have a temperature of about 140

degrees F. Wait until a thermometer

placed in the outlet pipe shows at least

205 degrees F. Then place the milk

can—previously washed and rinsed—-

inverted over the steam outlet and

resting on the ridges. Sterilize for five

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and a steam outlet pipe that runs

through the cover. An ordinary ro‘ast—

ing pan of standard size, about 20 inch-

es long, 14 inches wide, top measure-

ment, and three inches deep, will be

satisfactory.



The insulated cover for the pan is in

three layers, the lowest of which is a

sheet of galvanized iron covering the

roasting pan and lapping a little over

the edges. On the bottom of the cover

solder flanges to meet and fit the in

side edges of the pan and make a

tight cover.



For the steam pipe, cut a hole one

and a, half inches in diameter and

around it solder securely a steam out-

let pipe four and a half inches high

and one and a half inches in diameter.



To make the second layer of the cov-

er, use a piece of asbestos board five-

sixteenths of an inch thick and slight-

ly smaller than the metal sheet. In

the center cut a hole which will fit

tightly around the steam outlet pipe.



For the top layer of the cover make

a shallow pan of galvanized iron 14

inches square with sides five-eighths

of an inch high, and cut a hole for the

steam pipe. When the pan is pressed

down tight on the asbestos, solder it

firmly to the steam outlet pipe.



On the pan, solder, on edge, four

strips of stiff, galvanized iron three-

eighths of an inch wide. They should

start one inch from each corner and

should run to within one inch of the

outlet pipe. These strips provide ridg-

es which raise the milk can from the

pan and permit the free circulation of

steam.



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and place the can upright on the floor.

The can should be absolutely dry in

one or two minutes.

dication either that the steam was not

hot enough or that the can was not

washed clean.

steaming does not remove dirt, so that

previous washing is essential.





lating cover for the milk can is desir-

able, since otherwise the can may be

cooled so quickly that it will not dry

thoroughly.

will serve this purpose can be made

from a blanket.





separator parts and all milk pails in

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THERE CAN BE ONLY TWO

real reasons for putting off buy-

ing a De Laval; either you do

not really appreciate how great

your loss in dollars and cents

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believe the De Laval Cream

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RECENT statement by the President of

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“motor car values and motor car prices”

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prospective motor car purchasers than any other

announcement that has been made by the Auto-

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know what we mean bv"ma1ked up.” You know

that in lecent months sums ranging from $80 to

$200 have been quietly tacked on to the selling

prices of these Chandler competitors.





The explanation of the marked up prices has

been the abnormal conditions, said to exist and

really existing in a degree, in the motor car mate-

rial market.



But you know, too, that the Chandler car has

not been marked up.





And so you can still buy this great car g1 eatest

of all the Sixes—~at the same price established eigh-

teen months ago, long befm e the wa1 had made any

effect on the material markets. And bear this in

mind, that every change made in the Cl1andle1 car

in all these past months has been a refinement and

an 1n]})101'ementFi’€77/ addztz'on to it has repre-

sented 111111 eased manufacturin 0' cost. Not a smgle

thing has been cut out of the car.



Bear in mind that today, while others are asking

you to add eighty, a hundred, a hundred and fifty

or two hundred dollars to your check, $1295 plus

freight buys you this big luxurious highly refined

Chandler—this Chandler with the marvelous motor,

the exclusive Chandler motor which has been de-

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Stop and Think





ligent manufacturing and four years on the road

in the service of thousands of Chandler drivers.



Bear in mind that the Chandler is still featured

by its Bosch Magneto ignition—r—which others leave

off, even the marked up cars, because it costs so

much more; still featured by its solid" cast alumi-

num motor base extending from frame to frame——

where others use cast iron; still featured by the

sturdiest, simpliest chassis; still featured by ball

bearings in rear wheels, differential, transmission

and elsewhere, which helps make it the lightest

running car on the road.



Bear in mind that in this Type 17 Chandler you

get the exclusive Chandler full floating rear axle

with its silent spiral bevel gear differential. And

that you get the highest standard of carburetion

that the market affords; Gray & Davis separate

lighting and starting system; bigdoubleexternal

and internal brakes, which stop the car at the in-

stant of command and hold it safe on any grade.



Bear in mind that you get all of these highest

grade, high priced features and scores of others

which, together with Chandler workmanhip, go

to make up a car the superior quality of which

cannot be questioned in comparison with the qual-

itV of any one of the many “marked up” cars.



And remember, too, that 111 the Type 17 Chand-'

ler you are offered the beautiful tonneau cowl

bodies which preceded the mid-summer “new

models” of other makes by seven months time.



In the Chandler you get mechanical excellence,

luxury of body design, trim and finish at the min-

imum of purchase price.



If we asked you to pay $100 more or $200 more

that wouldn’t make the car a bit bettel.



In considering your purchase of a new car, think

for your self.



lVIeasure what Chandler offers you along side of

what any other car in the medium priced field

offers you, regardless of przce, and we think we

know what your decision will be. Measure it along

side of what any other car offers, keemng the

marked up przce in mind and we know what your

decision will be.





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I a town that’s having a boom?

That’s being a boom town, as they



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Friendship Village than there is to a



robin building a nest. There ain’t any



more boom to Friendship Village than



there is to growth. We just go along



and go along, and behave ourselves



like the year does: Little spurt of



spring now and then, when two-three



folks build new houses and we get a



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sprinkling cart. Little dead time, here



and there, when the tobacco or pickle

factory closes down to wait for more





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By ZONA GALE





to grow, and when somebody gets most

built and boards up the Windows till

something else comes in to go on with.

But most of the time Friendship Vil-

lage keeps on pretty even, like the

year, or the potato patch, or any of

them common, growing things.



But now over to Red Barns it ain’t

so. Red Barns is eight miles away,

and from the beginning the two towns

sort of set with their backs to each.





other, and give out promiscuous that

the other didn’t have a future. But,

same time, the two towns looked out

of the corners of their eyes enough to

set quite a few things going for each

other unconscious: Red Barns got a

new depot, and Friendship Village in-

stantly petitioned for one. Friendship

Village set aside a little park, and Red

Barns immediately appropriated for

one, with a little edge more ground,





Red Barns got a new post office, and

Friendship Village started out for a

new library. And so on. Just like a

couple of boys seeing which could swim

out farthest.



Then all of a sudden the Interurban

come through Red Barns and left

Friendship Village setting quiet out in

the meadows eight miles from the

track. And of course after that Red

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said that on a still night you could

hear Red Barns chuckle. Pretty soon

a little knitting factory started up

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through July, the folks in Silas Syke' s

Friendship Village Corn Canning In-





prise Pickle Manufactory began to

want to go over to Red Barns to work.

Two left/from Eppleby Holcomb’s Dry

Goods Emporium. Even the kitchens

of the few sparse ones that kept hired

help begun to suffer. And the men be-

gun to see that what was what had got

to be helped to be something else——

same as often happens in commercial

circles.



Things was about to this degree

when spring come on. I donno how it

is with other people, but with me

spring used to be the signal to run as

far as I could from the place I was in,

in the hopes, I guess, of getting close

up to all outdoors. I used to want to

run along country paths all squshy

with water, and hang over a fence to

try to tell whether it’s a little quail or

a big meadow-lark in the sedge; I

wanted to smell the sweet, soft-water

smell that spring rain has. I wanted

to watch the crust of the earth move

because May was coming up through

the mold. I wanted to climb a. tree

and be a bud. And one morning I got

up early bent on doing all these things

and ended by poking round my garden

with a stick to see what was coming

up—like you do. It was real early in

the morning—not much after six——and

outdoors looked surprised—you know

that surprised look of early morning,

as if the day had never thought of be-

ing born again till it up and happened

to it? And I had got to the stage of

hanging over the alley fence, doing

nothing, when little David Beach come

by. He was eating a piece of bread,

and hurrying.



“Morning, David," I sings out to him.

“Where's your fish-pole?”



He stopped running and stopped bit-

ing and looked up at me. And then he

laughed, sharp and high up.



“Fish-pole!” says he.



“Is it swimming, then ?” I says. And

then I felt sick all over. For I remem-

bered that David had gone to work in

Silas Sykes’s canning factory.



“Oh, David,” I patched it up.

got. You’re a man now.”



At that he put back his thin little

shoulders, and stuck out his thin little

chest, and held up his sharp little chin.

And he said:





“I for-





“Yup. I’m a man now. I get $2.50

a week, now.”

“Whew!” says I. “When do you





bank your first million?”



He grinned and broke into a run

again. “I’m docked if I’m late," he

shouts back.



I looked after him. It didn’t seem

ten days since he was born. And'here

he was, of the general contour of a

clay pipe, going to work. His father

had been crippled in the factory, his

mother was half sick, and there were

three younger than David, and one

older. .



“Kind of nice of Silas to give David

a job,” I thought. “I don’t suppose he’s

worth much to him, he’s so little."



And that was all I thought, being

that most of us uses our heads far





. more frequent to put hats on than for





any other purpose.



Right after breakfast that morning

I took a walk down town to pick out

my vegetables before the flies done

’em too much violence in Silas Sykes’s

store window. And out in front of the

store, I come on Silas himself, sprink-

ling his wilted lettuce.



The minute I see Silas, I knew that

something had happened to make him

pleased with himself. Not that Silas

ain’t always pleased with himself. But

that day he looked extra-special self-

pleased.



“Hello, Calliope,” he says, “you're

the very one I want to help me.”



That surprised me, but,.thinks I, I’ve

asked Silas to do so many things he

ain’t done that I’ve kind of wore

grooves in the atmosphere all around

him; and I guess he’s took to asking





 





me first when he sees me, for fear ru





dusty and in Timothy Toplady’s Enterj





quest. SoI followed him a the pee

oflice stere where he motioned me with

his chin, and this was what he says:



“Calliope,” says he, “how’d you like

to help me do a little work for this

town?" .



I must just of stared at Silas. I can

keep from looking surprised, same as

the best, when a neighbor comes down

on to me, with her eyebrows up over

a piece of news—and I always do, for I

do hate to be expected to play up to

other folks’s startled eyebrows. But

with these words of Silas's I gave in

and stared. For of some eight. nine,

ten plans that I’d approached him with

to the same end, he had turned down

all of them, and all me.



“With who?” says I.



“For who?” says he. “Woman, do

you realize that taking ’em all togeth-

er, store and canning factory combined,

I’ve got forty-two folks a-working for

me?” |



“Well!” says I. "Quite a family.”



“Timothy Toplady’s got twelve em-

ployes,” he goes on, “and Eppleby‘s

got seven in the store. That’s sixty-

onegirls and women and then~—er——”



“Children," says I, simple.



“Young folks,” Silas says, smooth.

“Sixty-one of ’em. Ain’t that pretty





"near a club, I’d like to know.”





“Oh,” I says, “a club. A club! And

do them sixtyone want to be a club,

Silas?”



Silas scowled. “What you talk-

ing?" he says. “Of course they want

all you’ll do for ’em. Well, now: Us

men has been facing this thing, and it’s

so plain that even a woman must see

it: Friendship Village is going to

empty itself out into Red Barns, same

as a skin, if this town don’ t get up and

do something.



“True,” says I attentive. “Even a

woman can take in that much, Silas, if

you put it right before her, and lead

her up to it, and point it out to her

and,” says I, warming up to it, “put

blinders on her so’s not to distract her

attention from the real fact in hand.”



“What you talking?” says Silas. "I

never saw a woman yet that could

keep on any one subject no more than

a balloon. Well, now, what I thought

was this: I thought I’d up and go

around with a paper, and see how

much everybody’d give, and we’d open

an Evening Club somewheres, for the

employes——-folks’s old furniture and

magazines and books and some games

~and give ’em a nice time. Here,”

says Silas, producing a paper from pe-

hind the cheese, “I’ve gone into this

thing to the tune of fifty dollars. Fifty

dollars. And I thought,” says he di-

rect, “that you that's always so inter-

ested in doing things for folks might

put down your own name, and might

see some of the other ladies, too. And

I could report it to our Commercial

Club meeting next Friday night. After

the business session.”



I looked at him, meditative.



“If it’s all the same to you, Silas,” I

says, “I’ll take this paper and go round

and see some of these sixty~one wom-

en and girls, instead.” ’



Silas kind of raised up his whole

face and left his chin hanging, idle.



“See them women and girls?” says

he resembling a shout. “What have

they got to do With it, I’d like to

know?”



“Oh,” says I, “ain’t it some their

club, too, Silas? I thought the whole

was on their account.”



Silas used his face like he’d run a

drawstring down it.



“Women,” he says, “dum women.

Their minds ain’t any more logical

than—than floor~sweepings with the

door open. Didn’t I just tell you that

the thing was going to be done for. the

benefit of Friendship Village and to

keep them folks interested in it ?”



“Well, but, ” I says, “ain’t them folks

some Friendship Village too?”



“What’s that got to do with it?”

shouts Silas. . “Of course they are. Of

course we want to help’ em. But they

ain’t got anything, to do with it. All

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tion paper. “It can’t do’ em no harm,”

I says, “to tell ’em about this. Then if

any of ’em is thinking of leaving, it

may hold on to ’em till we get a start.

If it’s all the same to you, I’ll just

run around and see 'em today. Mebbe

they might help—who knows?”



“You’ll b'awl the whole thing up,”

says Silas. “I wish't I‘d kep’ my mouth

shut.”



“Well,” I says, “you’d ought to know

by this time that I ain’t any great hand

to do things for folks, Silas. I like to

do ’em with ’em.”



Silas was starting in to wave both

arms when somebody come' in for

black molasses. And he says to me:



“Well, go on ahead. You'll ruin my

whole ideambut go on ahead and see

how little hurt you can do. I've got to

have some lady‘help from somewhere,"

says he, frank.



“Lady-help,” thinks I, a-proceeding

down the street. “Lady-help. That's

me. Kind of auxiliarating around. A

member of’ the General Ladies' Aid

Society. Lady-help. Ain’t it a grand

feeling?”



I went straight to Abigail Arnold

that keeps the Home Bayery. Abigail

lives in the bakery, and I dunno a nic-

er, homier place in town. She didn’t

make the mistake of putting up lace

curtains in the store, to catch the dust.

I always wonder when the time’ll come

that we’ll be content not to have any

curtains to any windows in the living-

rooms of this earth, but just to let the

boughs and the sun and the day smile

in on us, like loving faces. Fade things!

Fade ’em? I wonder they didn’t think

of that when they made the sun, and

temper it down to keep the carpets

good. Sometimes I dream of a house

on a hill, with meadows of grass and

the line of the sky and the all-day sun

for neighbors, and not a thing to say

to ’em: “Keep out. You’ll fade me.”

But, “Come in. You’ll feed me.”



Well, Abigail Arnold was making her

home-made doughnuts that morning,

and the whole place smelled like when

you was twelve years old, and struck

the back stoop, running, about the time

the colander was set on the wing of

the stove, heaped up with brown, siz-

zling, doughnut-smelling doughnuts.



“Set right “down,” she says, “and

have one.” And so I done. And for a

few minutes Silas and Red Barns and

Friendship Village and the industrial

and socialrelation of the entire coun-

try slipped away and was sunk in that

nice-tasting, crumpy cake. Ain’t it won-

derfuluwell, we’d ought not to bother

to go off into that; but sometimes I

could draw near to the whole human

race just thinking how every one of us

loves a fresh doughnut, et in some-

body’s kitchen. It’s a sign and symbol

of how alike we are—and I donno but

it means something, something big.



But with the last crumb I come back

to commerce.



“Abigail,” I says, “Silas wants to

start a club for his and Timothy’s and

Eppleby’s employes.” ?



“Huh!” says Abigail,

fork down in the kettle. “What’s the

profit. Ain’t I getting nasty in my old

age?” she adds solemn. “I meant, go

on. Tell me about it.”



I done so, winding up about the meet-

ing to be held the coming Friday in

Post Office Hall, at which Silas was to

report on the progress of the club, af-

ter the business session. And she see

it'like I see it: That a club laid on to

them sixty-one- people had got to be

managed awful wise—or what was to

result would be considerable more like

the stuff put into milk to preserve it

than like the good, rich, thick urbam

that milk knows how to give,” so be

you treat it right.



Abigail said she’d help—she’s one of

them new women—oh, I ain’t afraid of

the word—she’s one of them new wom-

en that catches fire at a big thing to be

done in the world just as sure as an-

other kind of woman flares up when

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0n the ladders we scale the wall.





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In the loft where the tinners are;





We don’t mind that, if we spoil a hat——

Our heads are hard, and it’s good they





, - are,

For it saves amental jar.





We’re white sometimes, we’re black





sometimes,

A smutty, greasy gang,

As with Uncle Jake we fix a break,





Or a happy hour, for a change, we





take,

Some smeary shaft to hang.





It’s a merry life, it’s a jolly crowd,

That lugs and lugs all day;

For health is wealth and this life is

health,

Though the years may bring—but they

bring by stealth—

The subtle streaks of gray.





But why should we not be a happy lot



If our hearts are pure and strong?



If we bring Christ the King love’s



offering,



Be it lugging plank, yet our hearts

may s1ng



Till heaven hears our song.





For the Master wrought, in Galilee,

In more than one work-gang,

And burdens bore till arms were sore,

yes! my sins for me he bore,

AhAnd doubtless, too, he sang.





Go, trudge along, with heart of song,

- Be glad, you dusky crowd,

We putty window- -panes and sing

And pound, ’tis our hearts offering

Unto the heavenly King.





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BY ALICE A. LARKIN.



Grandpa Dixson has an auto

That he bought in town;



Everybody likes to use it,

From the owner down.



But today, when just we children

Asked if we could go,



Grandpa said, “I cannot let you,

Tires are flat, you know. ”





Uncle Ned has just been buying

Him a motor-wheel;



I should think ’twas mostly racket,

Guess it’s made of steel.



There’ s a seat that Aunt Matilda

Sits in by his side,



But we never yet have tried it;

We’re too small to ride.





Father Brown has- two big horses,

. Gentle Dick and Jack,

But they’re turned out in a pasture,

Sometime they’ 11 come back

Father’s been off to the city,

And has bought a truck,

But he doesn’ t always use it,

Even now it’s stuck.





Automobiles, trucks or motors

Come and go at will,



We’ve a horse that’s always faithful,

We can trust him still.



Get up, Jumbo, we must hurry,

Do your best, of course;



All the boys arid girls can use you,

You’ re an auto-horse.





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The “Pass-It-Along” Club





EARLY every neighborhood can



boast an exceptionally good



housekeeper, one who is a model

in the various lines of work pertaining

to the home. In the community where

the “Pass-it-Along” Club was located a

certain Mrs. McGregbr held this dis-

tinction. Her home was immaculate,

her children always neat and clean, her

work always in order. Her jelly al-

ways jellied; her canned fruit always

kept. Her husband also reflected the

spirit of the home and even in his

working garb always looked neat and

clean, no matter at what task he was

employed. ,



Possessed of only ordinary means,

her home was without many of the la-

bor-saving devices of modern times, yet

her remarkable ability as a manager

and her well-directed industry kept the

household machinery going smoothly.

Her reputation as a housekeeper earn-

ed for her the admiration of all her

friends and acquaintances, yet she was

not a slave to her work. Under her

capable fingers results were achieved

as by a magic want. That was where

her method differed from some others,

who, in order to accomplish such re-

sults were compelled to be at work

morning, noon and night. Mrs. Mc-

Gregor’ apparently had plenty of leis-

ure and almost any afternoon a caller

would find her neatly dressed, employ-

ed, it is true, but at something which

did not necessitate her being on her

feet. She belonged to the Grange and

the Farmers’ Club, entertained in hos-

pitable fashion and was by no- means

a “stay-at-home.” In short, she was a

model housekeeper and home-maker.



The club decided to invite this lady

to be the guest of honor at one of their

meetings, and asked her to tell the

members something of her methods—

how she accomplished so much with

apparently so little effort. Upon the

appointed day every member was pres-

ent and all were eager to catch the

words that fell from the speaker’s lips.



“I feel highly honored in being invit-

ed to attend your meeting,” said Mrs.

McGregor modestly, “and feel that I

might better be a listener than attempt

to give advice on any housekeeping

topic. However, since you have the

idea that I can assist you in making

your household tasks easier, I am glad

to give you the benefit of my experi-

ence.



“Some of you have asked how I man-

age to do my work and still have so

much leisure and I can do no better

than express in one word the reply,

and that word is system. I might be

accused of being a cut~and-dried house-

keeper and sometimes think I am too

much so. However, I find no other

method so good in getting results and

am sure that I could never accomplish

half what I do were I to give up this

practice. ‘I work as far as possible by

a schedule. My work is all planned out

week by week and each day has its a1-

lotted duties, which I strive to accom-

plish so that nothing is left to go over.

Of course, this rule will not always

work, but I get back again as quickly

as possible when the unexpected oc-

curs. Yes, I wash on Monday and iron

on Tuesday, and, with these two jobs

out of the way, can easily keep to

schedule, while, if they were allowed

to go until some other time, it would

seriously interrupt the work of the

whole week.



“One thing I have taught myself, and

that is to work quickly and not daw-

dle. As soon as a meal is finished I

waste no time but get busy with the

dishes at once. I could easily sit and

rest awhile many times, and enjoy do-





 





ing, so, but'IWhen. I indulge this incli-





 





nation I find myself less in the mood

for work afterward, so I make‘ it a

rule to do my work and rest when it is

finished. I try to make every minute

count in the early morning hours,

thereby getting through with my tasks

before dinner, so that I have the af-

ternoon for sewing, mending, or often

reading or fancy work, which I very

much enjoy. It does one no harm to

hurry, as I often do in the morning, to

see how much I can get done in an

hour. Plenty of good soap makes the

washing easy. I do not boil the clothes.

The ironing is one of the biggest jobs,

but properly dampened clothes an

good hot irons help out even in that.

Some things are just as well folded

and put away without ironing. I have

linoleum on my kitchen floor and find

it very easy to keep clean. I also have

an oiled mop for dusting around rugs

and over doors and windows, which





saves a good deal of work. We send





our cream to the creamery, and I nev-

er before realized what an amount of

work this takes out of the house. I

would not like to go back to the old

way again.



“One thing that helps very much in

doing my work is our water system,

which gives me abundance of water

without pumping and disposes of the

waste through the drain pipe. We do

not have the complete system, only

the running water in the kitchen fur-

nished by the windmill tank, but hope

some day, to have a fully equipped toil-

et and bath.



“If I have any better method than

the average for doing my work it is

because I have studied it out and adap-

ted one to fit my own case. I am bless-

ed with good help, which makes a

great difference. The men folks help

by keeping the woodbox filled'and be-

fore we had water under pressure they

kept the water pail full whenever pos-

sible. Nor am I called Upon to do

outdoor tasks. Some women are ex-

pected to milk cows and work in the

garden. The most I do outside is to

attend to my chickens. My husband

thinks I am doing my share when I do

the indoor work.”



As the speaker concluded, one after

another was ready with a question. “Do

you use a vacuum cleaner?” “Yes,

one of the hand-run style and find it a

great help.” “Do you sweep twice a.

week over the whole house?” “No,

only once a week, on Friday, although

the most used rooms have the sweep-

er run over the floors once a day.”

“Isn’t the mending a bugbear?” "Not

when attended to every week and not

allowed to accumulate.” “Do you think

it necessary to scrub floors with a

brush” “Not if they can be covered

with linoleum, and even if they are not,

a painted floor is easily cleaned with a

mop, which is easier than scrubbing.”

“Do you have all-over carpets or rugs ?”

“Large rugs, one to a room, with bor-

ders painted or covered with wood-fin-

ished linoleum. These are much more

easily kept clean than carpets tacked

down firmly all around.” “You send

your cream to the creamery. Do you

find this as profitable as making the

butter at home?” “Yes, when we con-

sider the extra time consumed in mak-

ing it. It is like selling hogs alive,

whereas we used to butcher them at

home. Times have changed.”



As the ladies discussed the sherbet

and cake, talk became general and all

admitted having gained some valuable

pointers from the afternoon’s program.

Systematic work, following as far as

possible a weekly schedule, and trying

to make every moment count in the





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SEWING MACHINE HELPS.





A very practical and helpful demon-

stration of the sewing machine was

given one afternoon by Mrs. Peppard,

of the Domestic Science Art of M. A. C.



She said that the sewing machine

has been called “America’s chief con- '

tribution to civilization.” Machines are

found in most country homes, but the

great majority of women do not begin

to realize their possibilities. Ask some

one to tell you the advantages of using

a sewing machine and see if she

doesn’t tell you it is a time-saver and

then stop. But the machine has other



’ 1, it uses a different set

of muscles than those ordinarily used.

2, there is greater convenience in hand-

3, less close attention

is required. 4, there is less eye strain.

5, there is not the muscular effort re—

quired that is used in pushing the

needle and long thread through the

cloth. 6, the use of the feet and not

the hands to push the needle through





ling material.





the cloth.





Where a machine is kept clean and

well oiled, it is easy to run. Too much

oil gums it up and makes it hard to

run. This can be remedied by clean-

ing with kerosene, then oiling.



With the intelligent use of the vari-'

ous attachments that come with a good

machine many attractive articles can

be made at only a slight cost. Some

women object to the use of these at-

tachments, saying they can do the

work quicker by hand. With a little

practice one soon becomes expert and

would not go back to the old laborious

There is a binder for finish—

ing edges of aprons, binding seams and

also buttonholes for undergarments; a

tucker is used for straight tucks fre

quently, but how many make the beau—

tiful cross-tucking that can be used for

yokes, collar and cuff sets, baby bon-

With a hemmer one can

hem and sew on lace at the same

time. The ruffler will gather or plait,

as you wish; not only that, but you

can sew on the ruffle at the same time

as you gather it. There is also a little

bias cutter that you can attach to your

shears and quickly cut the bias strips

used for binding.



A most attractive child’s apron was

shown, made from pink calico and edg-

ed with white bias tape; it cost eight

cents and took one-half hour to make.

We were also shown just how to use

the various attachments, but the dime

tions in the books are usually so clear

that anyone can follow them.



Sewing machine agents will usually

be willing to show the use of the at-

tachments if the housekeeper will ap-

point a time for him to do so and then

keep the appointment.

show you how to clean your machine,

to regulate the tension and the length

of the stitch. Slight adjustments you

should be able to make yourself, and

thereby save time, temper and money.

Once become familiar with your ma-

chine and its possibilities and I am

sure you will find its use a pleasure.





process.





nets, etc. ?





To Clean Brass and Copper Articles.

—~Either rub with fine powdered pum-

ice and sweet oil, washing and polish-

ing afterwards, or make a paste of the

> following ingredients:

oxalic acid, four ounces of finest pumg

ice, one dram of oil of turpentine, one

with a brush. Allow them to dry, then

rinse off, and polish with plain whiting.

ounce of hot water, one-half ounce of

soft soap, and five drains of sweet oil.

Dissolve the acid in the water, add the

other ingredients and beat to a creamy

Or, equal parts of oxalic acid

and whiting may be kept in a closed

box and a little of this moistened with

boiling water and rubbed

to be‘cleaned will do good work.





 





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trial, in part, if not in every detail.



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You Can Afford Good Light:





You up-to-date farmers who own your property—take pride

in your home and love your good Wife and children—you should





have good light.





The day has passed when good light in the farm home could

be considered a novelty or expensive luxury. Nor is it a matter

of big investment. Today good hght is an mexpenswe necess1ty.





Pilot-.Carbide-Outdoor





Lighting and Cooking Plants





have totally changed the old_ fashioned

methods of house and barn lighting and

cooking in the country home.





Hundreds of thousands of progressive

farmers in all arts of the country have

selected the P LOT because they were

Quick to recognize the valueof good light—-

its safety and the convenience it brings

them and their families. These country

home owners— men like yourself—found

they could easily afford the moderate m-

vestment for their PILOTS.





So can you afford it.





You can afford that new mowing machine,

seed drill, and sulky plow. You can afford

all the imfprovements that make your place

a model arm, because they save you time

and work.





Think of your good wife. She is your

busmess partner. Her duty has been to

make your home. She has done it well.

She has contributed as much to your suc-

cess as you have yourself.





The PILOT is going to save her a lot of

hard work—dirty work—filling, cleaning

and carryin lamps about the house—the

meanest wor a woman has to do. Think,

too, what a gas cook stove will mean to her

on hot days and when quick meals are

wanted in a hurry.





If you can afford improvements for

your farm, surely you can afford this one

great improvement for your home—your

wife—and your children. It is the one

thing that you and your whole family will

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Consider the PILOT from every standpoint—safety,

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_ Write for illustrated catalogs and descriptive booklets

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A. R. GRAHAM, Supervisor

810 Mason St., FLINT, MlCH.

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Largest Makers of Private Lighting and Cooking

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Every boy, young or old, would be proud to carry

one of these watches. It is 16 size, with a nickel

case. Stem set and wind. Regular watch movement

with hair spring. Guaranteed by the makers and

repaired free of charge for one year, if given ordi-

nary care. Any boy who really wants a watch can

easily earn one in one afternoon.





The watch alone free for sending three subacrip-





tions to the Michigan Farmer at 50c each.





 





Don’t neglect this Opportunity.

We want agents to represent us at

every fair in Michigan. Write for

agents’ terms, stating fairs you can

It will pay you. The

_ ”dump,“ W. Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Mich.





 





 





 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 





 





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lSince four of every five new cars come



' \ equipped with Champions, our plugs

are constantly on test with 80% of

the owners of new cars.





No other spark plug is undergoing such

a gigantic final consumer test.





'And on the outcome is staked the very

' life of our business.





Champions.

They know which Champion is designed to serve each different





will see that you are supplied.





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But the consumer verdict in favor of

Champions has enabled us to-double

Our business every yearof its ex1stence.





Such a test—such a verdict—establish

Champion dependability as known-—

prowcn, indisputable fact to be

remembered when you replace the

spark plugs in your car.



Dealers everywhere are prepared to satisfy theinsistent consumer demandfor





motor.





See that the name Champion is on the porcelain—not merely on the box.

Notify us immediately if you have any trouble getting Champions and we





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Large wheels and main gears supply ample power.

frequent breakage and lost time. Growers report

digging 80 or more acres without repairs. High

clearance over shovel prevents weeds and Vines

bunching. Has vine-turner attachment.





8-ft. and 7-H. sizes: several styles.

Prompt shipments from distributing points.





EUREKA MOWER 00., Box 1022. Ulica,N.Y. ,





 

 

 





 

   

   

 





Potato Digger





Gets the Potatoes and separates

where no other digger can





A strong statement, but an actual experience many times, saving

growers more than the cost of the Digger. Ask us for the proof.





The Eureka elevator and duplex shaker provide more separation than other diggers.

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WAGONSLBUGGIES—H'ARNESS r





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LTHOUGH the co-operative idea

has spread with amazing rapid-

ity throughout southern Michi-



gan, there are some fields favorable to

its successful growth, which are as yet

untried. In the main, the co-operative

movement in this section has taken

the form of shipping associations, the

working and success of which have

been set forth in these columns. Co-

operative creameries have also been

conducted with remarkable results. put

in fields as yet untouched, there would

seem to be splendid opportunities for

the co—operative idea to bear rich fruit.



In the writer’s locality and in many

other localities throughout the state,

certain contracted crops are grown an-

nually, by both those who do general

farming and those who do truck farm—

ing on small patches of ground. These

crops are: Cabbage, cucumbers, toma-

toes, pop-corn, and the like. Concerns

contract these crops, months ahead. In

normal seasons, as a rule, the crops

are profitable. In abnormal seasons,





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In the case of the creamery, the

same difference exists. Practically all

the farmers of the township or dis-

trict are interested in dairying on a

larger or smaller scale. There is no

difficulty to get a good-sized member-

ship in the association, once the pro-

ject is well launched. /



But while there are difliculties in the

way of co—operation in the industries

under consideration, yet the main trou-

ble seems to lie in inaction. The first





and often the most important step is in“~





the starting of a desired movement.

Let the way once be opened, and all

who are interested will travel it. In

any cabbage-growing locality, growers

are numerous enough to form a co-op-

erative association. In fact, the ques’

tion has been discussed more than

once, but has never as yet, reached the

workable stage.



‘ In a cooperative movement such as

the foregoing, the entire community

would be benefited. As the case now

stands, outside concerns buy the crop





 





 





 





Over Three Tons of Early Cabbage Being Conveyed from Cressbrook Farm,

Wayne County, Twenty-two Miles to the Detroit City Markets.





 





the grower fails to reap the advantage

of advance in price, due to scarcity.

His contract price is based on a good

yield, and if the year is such that the

yield is poor, he is powerless to take

advantage of the situation. The con-

cern which contracted the crop, gets

the profits already figured on the basis

of a good crop, plus the raise in price

due to scarcity of the product.



In the face of this situation, why

would it not be a good plan for the

growers of these crops to co-Operate,

own their own kraut or pickle or can-

ning plant, and reap the full share of

the reward that is justly theirs? If

'co-operative creameries are a splendid

success, surely co-Operative kraut and

pickle factories may be made so. Two

obstacles, however, seem to stand in

the way of such a project:



In the first place, the growing of

these crops is confined to small and

often widely separated areas. In the

very nature of the ease, growers must

be reasonably near the delivery station

in order to make these crops pay. Long

hauls take off the profits, and a dis-

tance of three or four miles is consid-

ered about the limit as regards profit-

able hauling.





 





, ers or cucumber growers.





In the second place, because of the

restricted area, the number of farmers

engaged in any one of these industries

is necessarily few. Only a small per

cent of the members of a" co-operative

shipping association are cabbage grow-

For this rea-

son, the organization can not very

well engage in co-operative kraut or

pickle making. ‘ '





 





and spend the profits outside the com- -

munity. Under the co-operative idea,

all the profits from the industry would

remain in the, community. Not only

the grower, but his neighbor as well,

would be a party to this benefit. The

more money there is available in any

community, the more will be spent

there, in permanentimprovements and

for the good of all.



As has been said, this is an untried

field. It would seem, however, to be

a possible and practicable field for the

working of the co-operative idea. The

obstacles in the way are largely minor

obstacles and easily overcome, once

the movement is fairly launched. Un-

der the co—operative system, many

more growers would engage in the in-

dustry, because of the greater profits

that would naturally result. If butter

can be made at a greatly increased

profit by a co-operative association.

why not kraut or pickles. The case

does not differ much except in the num-

ber of people interested. With farm-

ers everywhere thoroughly alive to the

possibilities of the cooperative move-

ment, the timeris surely coming when

the system will be worked out success-

fully in the production of the finished.

products of the above-named and other

kindred industries. J. A. KAISER.





DAIRYMEN EAGER T0 ORGANIZE.





 





The Field Secretary of the Michigan





Milk Producers’ Association brings the

encouraging news that dairymen in all '

the important producing sections of

the state‘are ardently pushing the mat-





   





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twenty communities





ing on new life, increasing membership

and preparing to co—operate with the

other local associations through the

state society. -



Requests for dates have come so

rapidly that the secretary has found it

impossible to attend personally all the

meetings planned and he has been

obliged to send substitutes where the

dates conflict. If those taking the ini-

tive in this important matter, would

correspond with the Field Secretary,

Mr. R. C. Reed, of Howell, before set-

ting a definite date for a public meet-

ing, he could then, in most instances,

fit dates in with others already set and

thus be able to render the widest pos-

sible service to the producers. We be-

lieve that wherever possible it would

be wise to even delay the meeting a

few days in order to have the Field

Secretary or one of his coworkers

present to set before the producers

carefully the present situation of the

milk business and the objects to be

sought in organizing. Their presence

and service would no doubt help great-

ly toward insuring the permanency of

the new organization.





inlCHIGAN CROP REPORT.





 





Wheat.—The average estimated yield

per acre in the state is 16.31, in the

southern counties 16.19, in the central

counties 16.32, in the northern counties

16.23 and in the upper peninsula 18.89



ushels. The estimate at present in-



icates that the state yield will be

very close to 12,500.000 bushels.



Oats—The estimated average yield

in the state is 352$ in the southern

counties 35.22, in the central counties

34.68, in the northern counties 34.11

and in the upper peninsula 4307 bush-

els per acre. The above estimate indi-

cates that the state yield will be very

close to 60,500,000 bushels.



Corn.——The condition of corn as com-

pared with an average is 71 in the

state, 67 in the southern counties, 76

in the central and northern counties

and 85 in the upper peninsula. The

condition one year ago was 74 in the

state, southern and central counties

and upper peninsula, and 73 in the

northern counties.



Potatoes—The condition of potatoes

as compared with an average is 72 in

the state, 67 in the southern counties,

76 in the central counties, 78 in the

northern counties and 87 in the upper

peninsula. The condition one year ago

was 93 in the state, central and north-

ern counties, 94 in the southern coun—

ties and 92 in the upper peninsula.



Beans—The condition of beans com-

pared with an average per cent is 86

in the state and southern counties, 84

in the central counties, 87 in the north-

ern counties and 97 in the upper penin-

sula. The condition one year ago was

89 in the state, 87 in the southern coun-

ties, 90 in the central counties, 92 in

the northern counties and 85 in the up-

per peninsula.



Sugar Beets—The condition of sug—

ar beets as compared with an average

is 75 in the state, 68 in the southern

counties, 78 in the central counties, 80

in the northern counties and 91 in the

upper peninsula. The condition one

year ago was 93 in the state, 94 in the

southern counties, central counties and

upper peninsula and 91 in the north—

ern counties.



Chicory.-The condition of chicory

as compared with an average is 78 in

the state, 100 in the southern counties,

81 in the central counties and 69 in

the northern counties.



Mint—The condition of mint as com-

pared with an average is 82 in “the

state and southern counties and 90 in

the central counties.



Cabbage—The condition of cabbage

as compared with an average is 7.7 in

the state, 71 in the southern counties,

76 in the central counties, 79 in the

northern counties and 98 in the upper

peninsula.



Celery—The condition of celery as

compared with an average is 83 in

the state, 81 in the southern counties,

87 in the central counties, 80 in the

northern counties and 97 in the upper





4 peninsula.





Hay and Forage.—-—-The estimated

yield per acre of hay and forage in

tons is 1.64 in the state, 1.66 in the

southern counties 1.65 in the central

counties, 1.56 in t e northern counties

and 1.73 in the upper peninsula. The

above estimate indicates that the state

yield .will be about 3,824,000 tons,

which exceeds the ten-year average,



- . (Continued on page 1623.





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26 Extra

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MID-YEAR

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John W. Bate’s Surprise





This Mid-Year Mitchell came out in April as a

nation-wide surprise.



It combined in one car all the best new concep-

tions found in 257 Show models. It embodied 26

extra features, most of which all other cars omit.





Yet it sells at a price which is way below other

cars of its size and class.



But what you see here is the final result of 13

years of effort. John W. Bate, the efficiency engi-

neer, has devoted those years to the Mitchell. The

car which amazes you today has come through

that evolution.





The Extra Values





You see here extra values. You see the most

complete car ever shown. You see many costly

features,exclusive to the Mitchell. And you wonder

how we givethem at our price.



The reason lies in factory efficiency, due to Mr.



Bate. He has built and equipped here a model

motor car plant. He has, in six years, out our

factory cost in two.

i We now build in this plant, by his up-to-date

methods, 98 per cent of this car. And all of the

extra values we give you are paid for by factory

savings. ‘





700 Improvements





But Mr. Bate, in those years, has done more

than you see. He has worked out in the car over

700 improvements.



Under his direction, every part has been studied.

And every part brought to per-





where the strain comes. There is much Chrome-

Vanadium steel.



He has aimed at a lifetime car, enduring and

trouble-proof. Six of his cars, as a result, have

averaged 164,372 miles each. 4 That is over 30 years

of ordinary service.



That’s the sort of car that wise men want when

they buy a car to keep.





Added Luxuries





He has given you a car big, roomy and powerful,

yet very economical of fuel. For ease in driving

he has given you a_ new type of control. He has

given you ball-bearing steering gear, an engine

primer at the driver's hand, a power tire pump, etc.



For easy riding he has given you Bate cantilever

springs, 52 inches long.



He gives you a ZZZ-coat finish, deep, rich uphol-

stery, a light in the tonneau, a locked compartment,

and many unique appointments.





Those are results of efficiency. They would be

impossible at the Mitchellprice without this model

plant. And such a car would be impossible with-

out a John W. Bate.



That is why so many big men are buying Mitchells

now. Many engineers—men of nation-wide fame—

have lately bought the Mitchell. Thousands of

business men select it. They know what efficiency

means.



You will want this car when you know it. You



will want its attractions, you will





 





fection.



Castings have been practically

eliminated. He employs drop forg-

ings and steel stampings to make

lighter, stronger parts. There are

440 such parts in this Mitchell.



He gives you big margins of

safety. There are oversize parts





 





$1325





For S-Passenger Touring Car or

3-Passenger Roadster

7-Passenger Touring Body 335 Extra





High-speed economical Six—48 horse-

power—127-inch wheelbase. Complete

eqmpment. including 26 extra features.





want its endurance. ' Let your

nearest Mitchell dealer show you

in how many ways it excels. If

you don’t know who he is, ask us

for his name.





F. o. b.

Racine





MITCHELL MOTORS COMPANY. Inc..

Racine. Wis., U. S. A.





 





 





 





 





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What Is Rock Phosphate?





Rock Phosphate is the petrified remains of

anuent anim deposited in the phosphate

e of Tennessee to provide phosphorus to -

increase your crops iId up your soil.

What Will Rock Phosphate Do for You?

The ovcra e of 20 years of Experiment Sta-

tion teen siows $5.00 worth of increased

crops from each dollar's worth of phos-





derl‘ul yieltler, B

Imported

no superior.





' WINTER SEED WHEAT





KHAHKOV HAS YIELDED 50 T0 70 BU. PER ACRE





Write for catalog and circular, describln

ElthY'S ORIGINAL

direct from Russia. Has no 311 erior.

Largest yielder by tests an

the severest winters. Haue im roved Turkey Red,

other varieties and Mammoth

stock Alfalfa, Timothy and all Grass Seed. Write for

circular, free samples, special low prices.



A. A. IERRV SEED 00.. BOX 131, CLARINDA. IOWA





VETCH SEED: sgfotlfeer bush“





grower.

A. A. LAMBERTSON, CEDAR SPRINGS, MICK.





 





White Rye, Timothy, Alfalfa, Vetoh,

mammOt-h etc. 5000 bushels Seed Wheat. Sample,





“my won. and catalog free. W. N. Scarll. Box E, New Carlisle. 0.





HARKOV.

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WE WANT VETCH. grunge”?





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pinto use



What Will It Cost? The use of Rock Phos-

phate at a coat of $I .00 per acre er year will

provide the phosphorus e for maxi-

mumcrops,andpermanentlyemichyouraoil.

You Want to Know More About It? Just





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v3 ow tested reel need.

Quality guaranteed. Sold subject your a roval. Lowest

prices on Alsike Blue Grass, Clover, Al?





 





Northern Grown Hairy Velch Seed.

DORR D. BUELL. F. mira, Michigan.



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GRAINS AND SEEDS.





August 15, 1916.



Wheat—Values fluctuated over a



wide range last week, with the bulls



in command of the situation until Mon-



day when a sharp decline followed re-



ports of improved conditions in west-



' ern Canada and of a threatened inves-



tigation of the cause of recent wide



changes in prices by the federal gov-



ernment. The statistical situation,



however, is very favorable to the main-



tenance of high values and with west-



“ ern Europe in the market for large



supplies it is reasonable for producers



to stand firm and sell the grain only on



a rising market. A year ago the price



for No. 2 red wheat was $1.09 per bu.

Last week’s Detroit 2prices were:





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No. No. 1

Red. White. Sept.

Wednesday ..... 1.49 1.44 1.51

Thursday ...... 1.47 1.42 1.49

Friday ......... 1.47 1.42 1.49

Saturday ....... 1.46% 1.41% 148%

Monday ........ 1.411/2 1.361/2 1.43 1/2

Tuesday ........ 1.46%, 1.41%, 1.48

Chicago—September wheat $1.42 a

bu; December $1.45 5A3; May $1.49 57$





@1 50





Corn—While the trend of values

have been more or less sympathetic

with the changes in wheat prices the

result of the week’s trading has been

an advance of two cents. Rains have

helped the crop in some districts.

There is a steady export demand re-

ported and offerings are limited. A

year ago the price for No. 3 corn was

81%c per bushel. Last week’s Detroit

‘ quotations were:





No. 3 No. 3



Mixed. Yellow.

Wednesday ......... 871/2 89

Thursday ........... 87 1/3 89

Friday .............. 87 1/2 89

Saturday ............ 88 89 1/5

Monday ............. 87 1/2 89

Tuesday ............ 87 1/2 89





Chicago.-—September corn 831/20 per

bu; December 71140; May 74%0.



0ats.—With threshing in progress

the delivery of oats has increased and

the visible supply shows a gain of over

four million bushels. Notwithstanding

this prices show an advance over a

week ago in harmony with higher

range of values for corn and wheat. A

year ago standard oats were quoted at

64c per bushel. Prices for the past





week are:

No. 3



Standard. White.

Wednesday ......... 44% 441/2

Thursday ........... 45 45

Friday .............. 45 45

Saturday ............ 45 45

Monday ............. 441/2 441,5

Tuesday ............ 44 1/2





g 45



Chicago—September oats 435/80 per

bu; Dec. 461/20; May 49%0.



Rye—This cereal is in demand at

$1.10 per bushel, an eight-cent advance

over IaSt week.



Beans.—Cash beans are quoted at

$5.70 in Detroit and at Chicago $5@7.



Seeds—Prime red clover $10.60; do.

alsike $9.85; alfalfa $10@11; timothy

$3 per bushel.





FLOUR AND FEEDS.





 





FIour.—Jobbing lots in one-eighth

paper sacks are selling on the Detroit

market per 196 lbs., as follows: Best

patent $7.70; seconds $7.50; straight

$7.30; spring patent $8.10; rye flour

$6.30 per bbl.



Feed.——In 1004b. sacks, jobbing lots

are: Bran $25.30; standard middlings

$26; fine middlings $30; cracked corn

$30; corn and oat chop $32 per ton.



Hay.—N0. 1 timothy $17.50@18;

standard timothy $16.50@17; light

mixed $16.50@17; No. 2 timothy $9@

10: No. 2 mixed $9@10; No. 1 clover

$10@11. .



Straw—Rye straw $7.50@8; wheat

and oat straw $6.50@7 per ton.





DAIRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 





Butter.——Demand active and prices

11/20 higher; receipts are light. Extra

creamery 291/2c; firsts 28c; dairy 23c;

packing stock 12c.



» Elgin.——Light receipts caused an in-

crease in price. Price for the week

based on sales is 291/2c.



Chicago—Demand sufficient to clean

up receipts and market firm at advanc-

ed prices. Extra creamery 29%c; ex-

tra firsts 28@29c; firsts 27@271,éc per

lb; packing stock 221,§@23c.



Eggs.——Best candled eggs higher;



. others unchanged. Current receipts

are quoted at 21,1/2c; firsts 25%0.



_ ' Chicago—The feeling still continues

:;firm and the market favors holders.

[Receipts light for this time of year.

Firsts 23@24c; ordinary firsts 22@





 

 





 





 

 

 





I 23c; ducks 17@19c; geese 12@13c.





marketed last week averaged 231 lbs'.





Peultri—efleii’ d b fie mine





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er but the'markét" is firm at the def”





broilers 20@



Chicago—Demand continues good

and prices are higher foryeverything

except hens, receipts of which are in-

creasing. Hens 15@1617§c; roosters

12; spring chickens 19@201/2c; ducks

150; spring geese 12c. '





cline. Fowls 17 @18c;





 





FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.





 





Cherries.—-The supply of cherries is

moderate. Sour cherries are selling at

1.75@2; sweet $2.25 per 16—qt. case.

At Chicago the market is quiet with

Montmorencies selling at $1@1.50, and

Windsors $1.75@2.25.



Apples—Apples are quoted on the

local market at $5.50@6 per bbl. t

Chicago Duchess are plentiful and sell

at $3@3.50 per bbl; good eating apples

are in demand.



Peaches.—At Detroit peaches are

selling at $3@3.50 per bushel, while

Michigan clings are selling at 15@20c

per one-fifth bushel basket and 750@

$1.25 per bushel at Chicago.





GRAND RAPIDS.





 





Potaotes on the city market started

in this week at $1 per bushel with the

price rather weak at this figure owing

to supply. Sweet corn sells at 20@25c

per dozen ears; celery 15c; tomatoes

50@65c per 8-lb. basket. Creamery but-

ter advanced 1c this Week and the quo-

tation of 28%0 on No. 1 dairy butter

is nominal because none to speak of is

coming in. Dealers are paying 23@

231/ac, loss off, for fresh eggs. No. 2

red wheat starts the week at $1.37;

corn 85c; rye 900; oats 450. White

beans on hand-picked basis are quoted

at $7. Hay is worth $9@11.





DETROIT EASTERN MARKET.





 





Tomatoes sold around $2 per bushel

and from 75@900 per 16-lb. basket;

corn $1.50 for common 10—dozen bags

and $2 for yellow Bantum; apples $1@

2 per bushel; pears $1.50; cucumbers

$2.50 for dills and $1 for slicers; eggs

35c per dozen.





LIVE STOCK MARKETS.





Buffalo.





August 14, 1916.

(Special Report of Dunning & Stevens,

New York Central Stock Yards,

Buffalo, N. Y.)



Receipts here today as follows: Cat-

tle 215 cars; hogs 75 d. d.; sheep 15

d. d.; calves 1200 head.



Demand is strong for the good ship-

.ping steers and best butcher steers and

heifers. One choice load of shippers

sold at $10.60, and bulk of them show-

ed an advance of 25@50c, with best

butcher steers and heifers selling

strong, but the medium class is very

slow and lower.



We had a moderate supply of hogs

today and a light. demand. All classes

sold generally 10@15c lower, the pig

weights in most cases 25@300 lower

than Saturday’s best. time. A few se-

lected grades of hogs sold at $10.70;

bulk around $10.65, and some common

yorkers as low as $10.25. Bulk of pigs

and lights around $10; roughs $9@

9.25; stags $7@8. About everything

sold at the close and looks like we

should have a strong market balance

of the week.



Sheep receipts were light again to-

day and prices were about steady with

close of last week. Prospects about

Best spring lambs $11@11.25;





 





steady.



cull to common do. $9@10.50; year-

lings $7.75@9.50; bucks $5.50@6.25;

ewes $7@7.75; cull sheep $3.50@6;





wethers $8@8.25; top veals $12.75@

13; heavy $9@11.50; common and light

$10@12; grassers $5.50@750.





Chicago.

August 14, 1916.

Cattle. Hogs. Sheep.

Receipts today..18,000 47,000 28,000

Same day 1915..18,689 30,555 16,337





 





 





Last week ..... .47,800 116,021 74,720

Same wk 1915.. .47,775 86,538 71,668



Week opens with much larger re-

ceipts of sheep and hogs than on Mon-

day last week, and it is evident that

range sheepmen are hurrying up ship-

ments for fear of a railway strike.

Swift & Co. received about 5,500 range

lambs consigned to the firm direct,

and all the packers held back and forc-

ed the price of prime range lambs

down to $11, showing a decline of 35c.

Cattle were in strong demand, and the

commoner to fair grades sold at steady

prices, while the choicenkinds were

scarce and in lively demand at advanc-

es of around 10@15c, with several

sales at $10.90, while some fancy

beeves were held for $11. Hogs de-

clined as much as 15c in most instanc-

es, with sales at $9.60@11.50. Hogs





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BY

a rapid ’rate , ,, _.

week steers sold at $10.30@10.85, th

top for the previous week being $10.25.

Numerous short-fed lots sold at $8.75

and over, inferior to fair steers of light

weight $6.30@8.70; some good heavy

grassers $9@9.25,-'and good to choice

yearling steers $9.50@10.60; common

to good yearlings $8@9.45; butcher

cows $5.50@8.50; do. heifers $5.25@

9.75. Canners sold at $3.50@4.70 cut-

ters $4.75@5.45 and bulls at $5@8.25.

Calves sold higher with light weight

vealers going at $11.25@12.75, while

heavy calves ranged from $4.75@11.

There was a fair traffic in stockers and

feeders, with sales at $5@7.80. The

week’s advance in cattle averaged

from 25c to 500, the better class ad-

vancing the most. .

Hogs sold' much higher last week

than at any previous time this year,

decreasing receipts meeting with a vig-

orous general demand, carrying the top

price—to $10.80. Previous to last week

the top for hogs this year was $10.35.





 





A late reaction in prices left hogs sell?





ing at the close of the week at a range

of $9.70@10.65, with pigs at $8@10, top

for heavy shipping hogs being $10.60

and for light shipping lots $10.65.

Heavy packers brought $9.70@10.20. A

week earlier top hogs brought $10.05.





The market for sheep and lambs was

variable last week. Good breeders and

feeders were as scarce as ever and ex-

tremely high in price. The other day

a new high record was made by the

sale of 109 head of prime western year-

lings averaging 76 lbs. at $10 per 100

lbs. Closing prices were: Lambs $8

@1135; feeding lambs $9.]0@9.85;

yearlings $6.75@9; wethers $5.50@8;

ewes $3.50@7.60; bucks $4.50@6;

breeding ewes $7@9.25; lambs closed

at strong prices.





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AUTO THIEVES





Many automobiles have been stol-

en the past few weeks. One of the

boldest. robberies occurred on the

night of August 10th, in which the

automobile belonging to D. A: Jol-

liffe & Son, of Plymouth, was stolen

some time during the night from a

cement garage located a short dis-

tance from the residence. The

thieves undoubtedly got in through

a window, removed the bars to the

door and ran the automobile out by

hand and away from town. It was

a large car from the Detroiter Com-

pany. '



Also, a Ford automobile belong-

ing to Glen Gillespie, Assistant

Prosecuting Attorney, at Pontiac,

was stolen a few days ago. The Cit-

izens’ Mutual Automobile Insurance

Company has offered a reward for

the arrest and conviction of the

thieves.



The above Company now has over

11,000 members. They have the rep-

utation of adjusting their losses

promptly; they made no assess-

ment last year and have made none

.this year, and still have about $22,-

000 cash on hand in banks to meet

claims. The Company furnishes pro-

tection first, from theft, second,

from fire, and third, from liability.





The cost is only $1.00 for policy

plus 25 cents per H. P., making

$6.50 on a Ford, and other cars in

proportion.



If your car is not insured write

without delay to





W. E. ROBB, Secretary,

Howell, Mich.





 





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new wealth added in 1915. Enormous crops and

low taxation make farmers rich. Wheat average.

36.16 bushels per acre in Alberta, 28.75 bushels per

acre in Saskatchewan, 28.50 bushels per acre in

Manitoba. Taxes average $24 and will not ex-

ceed $35 per quarter section, includes all taxes;

no taxes on improvements. Free schoolsand

full religious liberty. good climate. Get your

farm home from the Canadian Pacific Railway.

20 years to pay. Good land from $11 to $30 per

acre; irrigated lands from $35. and the govern-

ment guarantees your land and water titles. Bal-

ance, after first payment. extended over nineteen

years, with interest at 6% : privileges of paying in

full any time. Before final payment becomes

due your farm should have paid for itself. We

will lend you up to $2,000 in improvements in

certain districts. with no security other than the

land itself. Particulars on request. Ready

made farms for sale. Special easy terms. Loans

for livestock._ In defined districts, after one

year’s occupation, under certain conditions. we

advance cattle,'sheep and hogs to farmers up to

a value of $1.000. We want on; we can afford to

help you. We own the Ian ; we want the land ’

cultivated. Our interests are mutual. Buy direct

and get your farm home from the CANADIAN

PACIFIC RAILWAY. Send for free book. J.

S: Dennis, Assistant to the President, Canadian

5:33 Railway. 125Ninth Ave., Calgary. Alberta.



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3 Cows. Home, Growing Corn

Potatoes. gram, tools, wagon, sleds. etc. etc.

tive dark soil. 400 sugar m-plee and outfit ;

lot wood ready to out. Only 1-53’ mile toup-to-date

Village and R. R. ; near canning factory for corn and

beans. 125 a. pie trees; pleasant 9-rm. house new]

painted; 40- t. barn with cellar,- abundance cold

spring water. The owner. oproteesional man, has no

use for it and $1600 takes all. For details this and bi



. acre farm for , where the owner sold

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A Farm at a Bargain





90 Acres, 2 miles from Cass city, Mich.

55 acres low land, 35 good“ asture,

comfortab e 2 story house with base-

ment, large basement barn, wire fenced

2% acres apple bearing orchard, Grave] roadsz.

elegant watch. school rods away, will sell cheap.





Dr. I. 0. THOMAS. 84 Mlclllgln "0., Detroit, "MI.





A FINE DAIRY FARM or 120 ACRES

All. mums» Foil $3.500.





This farm relocated on a good road within two miles

of a nice town and markets. Good buildings, fine

water, some fruit. land lays nice. Will include at this

price 17 head fine cattle. 2 horses, all farm tools, also

crops it sold soon. Price $8, . . own.



ng, Binghnmpton, NH.





Mintz. 216 Phelps Buildl



McClure-Stevens Land (50.

Successors_ to A.J. Stevens&00. Established 18%.

Farm, Fruit and Stock Lands. We own 18300 acre-

of choice unimproved land in Gladwin and Clare





counties. 'Sold on easy payments. Interest 6 per cent.

Write for-information.





Gladwin, Michigan





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Acres in Almont tw . Lapeer Oo..Mich.,near mar-

320ket, R. a, D. U. R. hiectric line. in Dairy section,

foood roads. phone, R. F. D. frame house.hip roof barn



x 11.... horse barn, splendid cow barn for 25 head.

eheep~barn, granary ,machine sheds, etc. good well and

water system. land is moderately level, drained, 220

acres plowed, 8) acres good timber, soil is gravelly. clay

and dark loam. well fenced. buy of owner will sell on

contract, write. LEWIS DIETRICH, Almont. Mich.





New Land,





In Gladwin and Midland Counties, Miohi an. Well

located, Low prices and easy tonne. Sta .eld Bros.

(owners). 15 Merrill Bldg, Saginaw. (westelde), Mich





 





 





For sale, 120 acres generl'l farming land in Mecosta

Co. Mich. New 7 room house barn 20x84. 10134 silo

and other necessary out buildin . good well and

windmill, small orchard 235 miles rom toWn 9’. miles

from school. Price 84,0“). Box 64, Altonn, Michigan.





 





CENTRAL Michigan Farms. Best general farming

country in world. Real bargains. Easy terms. Write





forlist A. Benham J: Coat-a, Hastings, Michigan.





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$30 per acre. 100 others. Send for list. - Neville

Pram Agency. Phelps Bldg. Binghamton, New York.





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DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET.





 





Thursday’s Market.

August 10, 1916.

Cattle.





Receipts 2745. The market opened

at the local stock yards with another

heavy supply of cattle on sale, a large

portion of it being of an inferior qual.

ity, while the general market was a

trifle more active, prices were no

higher than they were a week ago.

One bunch of extra-good steers brought

$8.75, which was the top; they were

bought by Parker, Webb & Co. . The

demand from the country is still light

for stockers and feeders, owing to the

recent dry spell and shortage of pas-

ture. Milch cows were dull and few

good ones were in the receipts. Prices

ranged as follows: Best heavy steers

$8@8.75; best handy weight butcher

steers $7@7.50; mixed steers and heif-

ers $6.50@7 ; handy light butchers $66)



" 6.25; light butchers $5.50@6; best

cows $6@6.25; butcher cows $5@5.50;

common cows $4.50@4.75; canners

$3.50@4.25; best heavy bulls $6@6.50;

bologna hulls $5.50@6; stock bulls $5@

5.50; feeders $6.50@7; stockers $5.50

@650; milkers and springers $40@75.



Bishop, B. & H. sold Mich. B. Co. 2

bulls av 1415 at $6.50, 2 do av 880 at

$6, 1 do wgh 1380 at $6.25; to Bray &

B. 8 stockers av 667 at $5.75, 4 cows

av 905 at $5.25, 3 do av 903 at $5.50,

2 do av 850 at $4.25, 14 stockers av 666

at $5.50, 16 cows av 1053 at $5.75; to

Breitenbeck 20 steers av 906 at $7, 4

heifers av 900 at $6; to Garber 11

butchers av 650 at $6.25, 7 do av 764

at $6.60; to Parker, W. & Co. 22 steers

av 1106 at $8.75, 3 do av 1027 at $7.50,

8 do av 1043 at $7.50; to Sullivan P.

Co. 13 do av 1055 at $7.75, 1 cow wgh

900 at $5.50, 5 butchers av 904 at $6.50,

16 do av 803 at $6.25, 1 cow wgh 980 at

$6, 19 steers av 971 at $7.25; to Brei-

tenbeck 15 butchers av 864 at $6.30; to

Bray & B. 22 stockers av 621 at $5.50;

to Parker, W. & Co. 2 bulls av 1015 at

$6, 5 cows av 796 at $4.25, 3 bulls av

1083 at $6, 3 do av 970 at $6, 2 cows av

1110 at $4.25, 34 steers av 858 at $7, 4

cows av 940 at $4.25; to Nagle P. Co.

7 stockers av 891 at $6.85; to Bray &

B. 16 stockers av 740 at $5.50, 3 cows

av 910 at $5.75, 4 do av 905 at $5.65,

13 stockers av 590 at $5.60; to Nagle

P. Co. 11 butchers av 924 at $6.85, 8

do av 840 at $6.50; to Sullivan P. Go.

13 do av 773 at $6.50, 10 do av 850 at

$5.50; to Golden 9 do av 850 at $5.50.



Haley & M. sold Mason B. Co. 8

butchers av 600 at $5.75; to Walsh 5

stockers av 60.8 at $5.80; to Golden 2

butchers av 675 at $5.35; to Spera 2

steers av 635 at $6, 1 do wgh 800 at

$6.85; to Thompson 9 do av 910 at

$7, 2 bulls av 1035 at $6; to Gueritch

5 butchers av 786 at $5.50; to Sullivan

P. Co. 1 bull wgh 1400 at $6.25, 2

steers av 1090 at $7.25, 5 do av 880 at

$6.75, 4 do av 1150 at $8.25; to Nagle

P. Co. 2 do av 675 at $6.10; to Mason

B. Co. 1 bull wgh 1320 at $6.25.



Erwin & S. sold Sulliva’n P. Co. 4

butchers av 950 at $6.25, 2 cows av 960

at $5, 4 do av 975 at $5.50, 1 do wgh

860 at $4.75; to Mich. B. Co. 16 steers

av 1030 at $7.35; to Bresnahan 8 butch-

ers av 600 at $6; to Sullivan P. Co. 4





 





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(Continued rfom page 161). .

1906 to 1915, by over 1,000,000 tons and

the banner year during this period,

1908, by over 500,000 tons.



‘ Apples—On the first day of July the

prospect for an average crop of apples

in the state was 76 per cent, but the





extremely dry and hot weather during ;

the month of July has very materially ?





damaged the fruit and the prospect

has been reduced 17 per cent, which

makes the final estimate but 14 per

cent above the figures of one year ago.





The prospect for an average crop is '





59 in the state, 63 in the southern coun-





ties, 50 in the central counties, 63 in ‘





the northern counties and 50 in the up-

per peninsula.



One year ago the average was 45 in

the state, 54 in the southern counties,

35 in the central counties, 37 in the





northern counties and 50 in the upper.





peninsula. The winter varieties that

promise best are, in the order: Bald-

win, Northern Spy, Wagner, Greening,





Ben Davis, Tolman Sweet, Russet and;

Of the early sorts the?

most promising are Duchess, Wealthy, ‘





Hubbardston.





Yellow Transparent, Fameuse, Maiden





Blush, Red Astrachan, Fall Pippin and





Early Harvest.





Peaches—On April 1 the prospect:





throughout the state for an average

crop of peaches was 76 per cent on

May 1 79, on June 1 73 and on July 1

67. The final average for the Michigan

Fruit Belt is 61 per cent, which is 12

per cent below last year’s figures. The

varieties that promise best. are. in

their order: Elberta, Golden Drop, Kal-





amazoo, Crawford’s, New Prolific, Eng- .

lemann’s Mammoth, Crosby and Hill’s,





Chili.

BROOKWATER DUROC SALE.





 





Brookwater, the magnet that drew V





breeders and farmers from twelve dif-

ferent states and sold the offering in-

to seven states is briefly the story of

the fifth sale of Duroc Jerseys at the

farm, Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 3.

Breeders journeyed all the way from

Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mis-

sissippi, Florida and Kentucky. Other

states represented in the audience

were breeders from New York, Indi-

ana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.

Breeders from Michigan, Iowa, Missou-

ri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana

and Ohio were fortunate in securing

some of the stock. While no spectac-

ular prices were reached the sales in-

dicated the uniform merit or the offer-

ing. The heaviest buyer was Mr. E. J.

McCall, of Louisiana, who took ten

head. One more than half of the of-

fering sold to Michigan farmers and

breeders. The entire offering, includ-

ing 13 spring pigs, averaged close to

$60 per head, the bred sows making

nearly $70. This shows that the spring

pigs sold much below their value. Not-

withstanding this fact, one of the pigs

sold for $102. The highest priced sow

went to Mr. McCall at $136. She was

fit to step into the show ring and make

a good record for herself and owner.

The owner of the farm is Herbert W.

Mumford, Urbana, Ill., Professor of

Animal Husbandry, University of III





This is the time of the year when

the distant ranges of Idaho, Oregon,





Washington and other states are mar-

keting their flocks of lambs born in





the spring of the present year, with

Idaho leading off at a big distance in





furnishing the Chicago market. These





holding about steady at $8.75@9.50.





range lambs are mostly prime in qual-

ity, and they greatly outsell in hignl

prices the less attractive native lambs,

which come to market in small con-

signments usually. A large demand‘

prevails for both range feeding lambs

and high-class breeding ewes, but very

few are offered, while sellers insist up-

on such high prices invariably that

many intending buyers decide to stay

out for the present at least.



All of the early year predictions

made by the packers and their horn-

blowers regarding the tremendous fall

in prices for hogs that was coming

have been flatly contradicted, and in-

stead of cheap hogs, sales are still

made at almost unprecedentedly high





steers av 995 at $7.60; to Nagle P. Co.

5 do av 900 at $7.

Veal Calves.



Receipts 980. The veal calf trade

was full steady with last week, bulk

of the good ones selling at $12 per

cwt., and now and then a. bunch of ex-

tra fancy at $12.25; heavy grades dull

at $6@9.



Sande], 8., B. & G. sold Thompson

3 av 155 at $10.50; to Sullivan P. Co.

2 av 205 at $10, 3 av 175 at $11.75;

to Rattkowsky 1 wgh 140 at $12, 4 av

250 at $8.35; to Burnstine 8 av 190 at

$10.75, 11 av 150 at $11.



Sheep and Lambs.



Receipts 2625. The sheep and lamb



trade was active, the best selling at





$11. bulk of good lambs at $10.50. values. Recent transactions in hogs

heavy common sheep dull and not on the Chicago Board of Trade were at

wanted. Best lambs $10.50@11; fair nearly the hlghest prices paid thls





year, with eastern shippers taking the

highest-priced butcher weights and

paying a discount of about 150 for the

best light weight shipping hogs.





ALWAYS SIGN YOUR NAME.





lambs $9.50@10; light to common do.

$8@9.25; fair to good sheep $5.50@

6.50; culls and common $3@5.



Sande], S., B. & 0., sold Thompson

84 lambs av 73 at $10; to Sullivan P.

Go. 22 do av 75 at $10, 53 do av 80 at

$10.50, 95 do av 75 at $10.50, 30 sheep

av 150 at $5.75, 23 do av 130 at $5.75.



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Frequently inquiries are received

from subscribers who neglect to sign

their name or give their postoffice ad-

dress. Such inquiries are not replied

to under our rules. To receive prompt

attention the enquirer must sign his

name and give his postomce address.

The name will not be publisheddf re--





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Receipts 4075. Hogs are again

climbing up rapidly in price and have

been getting higher every day this

week. Today Chicago, with 19,000 is

15c higher than yesterday, the top be-

ing $10.60. Here prices are 10@15c

higher than on Wednesday on yorkers

and. heavy selling at $10@10 35; pigs





 





 





 





 





 





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vanced method of concrete construction for the farm. He believes in

1 having his farm equipment up—to—date and practical—and his neighbors

have not been slow in followmg his example. Mr. Kuharskc has made

his neighborhood a typical Medusa Colony.





 





A horse barn, milk house, water tower, a silo and a barnyard fence—

all made with Medusa Waterproofed Gray and faced with Medusa

White Portland Cement—are some of the recent improvements made by

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and analyze this type of security an

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ed, the hot, nameless smell of it. And

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STATE GRANGE OFFICERS. .

The time for the winter lyceum

Master—John C. Ketcham, Hastings. course is drawing near, and by request

Overseer—C. H. Bramble, Tecumseh. of the editor, we will attempt to tell

Lecturer—Dora. H. Stockman, Lan- the story of the five years of success—

sing. ful programs, carried on by the Look-

Secretary~Jennie Buell, ,Ann Arbor. ing-glass Valley Farmers’ Club.

Treasurer—Frank Coward, Bronson. . We are a farming community within

Executive Committee—C. S. Bart- about a three-mile radius of the little





gidgleaiflfirWsfip§§hinaimhlafiovgfiag; an average membership of about 75





‘ Sault Ste. Marie; N. P. Hull, Dimon- families.



dale; __Burr Lincoln, Harbor Beach. The aim of the Club has always

——“—"‘7“ . been to raise the standard of farming



WHEN GRANGERS GET TOGETHER. and the farmer, in both of which the



thinking men and women of our com-



The following topics have furnished munity agree we have been successful.

entertainment and instruction in the The lecture course entertainments

Grange meetings of our county. They were planned and carried out to teach

are passed on to other grangers for our people, especially the boys and

what they are worth: girls, to know and appreciate clean, in-



How much insurance should the av- structive, and healthy forms of amuse-

erage farmer carry? ment.



Which offers the cheapest and most We began with a committee of three

satisfactory protection, an “old line” which has been increased to six, who

or a local ‘mutual company? look after all the details, buying the



[Is it good policy to ground fence course, selling the tickets, acting as

Wires? ushers, doorkeepers, and handy men in



What is the best method of ridding general.



a place of rats and mice'l, The rules which we consider have



How many cats should the average kept our course from all trouble are,

farm support? first, all profits are used for the lee-



How many dogs can the average ture course, for example, we began

farmer afford to keep? with a course of four numbers costing



What is the best fuel for warm $205, rent of church and incidentals





 





 





 





weather cooking? $15, cleared about $50, $30 of which

How can we make work easier at was applied on the purchase Of a

harvest time? church piano, which is one of the abso-





Do we need three hot meals in hot lute necessities in carrying onacourse.

Weather? Each year we have bought higher-pric-

Does it pay to keep pure-bred ed talent, and our 1915 course includ-

W poultry? ed five numbers costing $270. The sec-

Is company ownership of threshing 0nd rule is to sell reserved seats. This

machines, shredders and silo fillers is work, but is very important. The

satisfactory to all concerned? third, sell, deliver and count your cash





weeds? sure and secure a committee that is

. ' -. . not afraid to work without wages, an



(I; It Wlbe to vborrow money to buy not sensitive to adverse criticism.

pe igreed stock. If you have a few people with the

IllinOis. LULU G- PARKER best interests of your community at

heart, and who are willling til) boost a

lecture course, do not et t e winter

LENAWEE POMONA' go by without placing before your

young people concerts and lectures,

Lenawee County Pomona Grange which they will soon be unable to do

met at Morenci, Thursday, August 3. WithOUt- . . .

The stage in the opera house was pre— Our committee W111 gladly answer in





pared for the rendering of the fifth de- gfgfig t%%yw%t;eiggiag‘irwhich W111 help





gree. which ceremony t00k place in the Do not hesitate because some think

forenoon. The degree was conferred it extravagant, because you are near a

upon sixteen candidates and the cere. larger town, and least Of all, because





- there is too much oin on now all of:

mony was very impressive. The work which are commongexcguses. ’





was in charge of A. E. Illenden, who is Canvas your territory, plan out your

\_, a past master in this particular line of course, go ahead, and make the. work

Grange endeavor, of your Club count for something in





A most excellent dinner was served your communiltggL MAIER, Secretary.

at the Grange hall and a. very large ——-————-——.———————

company partook of it. CLUB DISCUSSIONS.





The public exercises of the after- , .

noon began with music by the orches- rai‘iim'l‘nhgurgdiiyf J31?! “glnnggfig flgfihg

tra and when the master of Morenci hundred people participated in the July

Grange rose to give the address of wel- meeting of the Indianfields Farmers’

come the opera house was well filled. Club at the pleasant home Of Mr. and





Mrs. D. E. VanBuren. The young peo-

The response by Hon. Geo. 13' Horton ple had charge of the program and rec-





* was characteristic 0f the man. He itations were given by Milton VanBur-

spoke of the great objects for which en. Hazel. Sada and Hugh Black and

the Grange was instituted and urged Dorothy Taggett, all Of Whmh were





more earnest and practical effort along ggio‘ggndnflfssiiriéidtghee 81%(gogenéhgg II:

all lines of Grange work. '





teresting question box followed. The

The addresses of the day were de- annual picnic of the Club will be held

livered by Mrs. 0, J, C. ‘Woodman, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horton

chaplain of the State Gran e nd th Moore, August 17'

g ’ a. e Will Hold Big Picnic.——Members and

writer. guests of the Commonwealth Club

It was a pleasure to meet the pa— spent a delightful evening at the new

trons of Lenawee county in Pomona home Of Mr- and Mrs. James Re‘d'





and to see and contemplate the growth ngrinoghzggsgag’f 31111;}, ngétingugngafig

of the order in that locality. '





. program included a recitation, “When

' The work of a few faithful patrons the Circus Comes to Town,” by Bessie

who for many years have borne the Reid; one by Mrs. Greenough, “An In-





. ventor’s »Wife,” both of whom were

Grange ,Standa’d’ 15 bringing forth obliged to respond to recalls. J. K.

good fI‘UIt- Some Of them have already Osgerby made some excellent remarks

borne the burden and heat of the day. concerningthe training of children and

May their efforts in behalf of the order gave his Views regarding what a boy





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igan’s Progress





Notable attractions and exhibitions

will feature Michigan’s great exposition,

which will more truly represent than

ever before the wonderful Agricultural

and Industrial progress made by the

people of the Wolverine State during the

past year.





Million Dollar Live Stock Show





Prize winning horses, cattle, sheep and

swine will compete in the various classes

for premiums valued at thousands of dol-

lars. The livestock parade in front of

the grand stand will be a daily feature

the first six days of the Fair.





Stupendous Machinery Display





Most modern types of farm machinery,

including gasoline engines, cream separa-

tors, silo fillers, farm tractors and other

time saving inventions of mechanical ex—

perts, will attract the attention of Mich-

igan rural residents especially. The dis—'

play of machinery and mechanical appli-

ances will set a new record for size and

interest it will create.





Other Notable Attractions





Included in the list of features are

Better Babies’ contest, automobile show,

harness horse racing, Boys’ State Fair

school, day and night fireworks, horse

polo, chariot races, running races, poul—

try and pet stock Show, athletic events,

domestic exhibits, auto polo, entertain-

mg midway shows, girls milking contest,

day and night horse show, automobile

races, trained animal acts, wild fowl ex—

hibits, demonstrations by physical cul-

ture, dairy, apiary, horticultural and ag-

ricultural experts, and superb displays of

the products of Michigan’s farms and

factories.



You are invited to spend your vacation at the

Michigan State Fair grounds. A tented city

with all sleeping comforts, and properly policed,





awaits you. There. is a hospital, and restroom

for women and the little ones, with expert attend-





ants in charge.

G. W. DICKINSON,





Secretary-Manager
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Barred flock Eggs, 1,... 95., m. .n on. y





* what they will cost next 5 ring





' bit hound pups,





 





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Pract‘ icai Snoopy.

PAPER. For t e

Ind. 111., Wis.. onig.





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breeders of Mich.

You should read





 





 





it. 500 a car. mo. 100. ents

wanted. Big 4 Poultry Journalfiiksk

26, Chicago.





 

 





 





 





POULTRY.





ABBED Rocks Parks 200 E3 Strain with records to

2909g a ear—$1.50 per15 elivered. By Parcel

post. retI'Astling. Constantine. Mich.





Cock birds, hens. Four pullets





ear.

W. C. COFFMAN. BENTON HARBOR. KICK.





GET YOUR 0IDER IN EARLY Fill!





k rel from Cousins Northern King Strain Barred

gggkg. €Vrite David W. Uousins, North Port. Mich.





Exculsively. Nowis the time to buy

Bu" l. horns ure bred stock at a. big reduction in

price. 1‘. Wil iam A. Smith, Petersburg. Michigan





OHN'B Big, beautiful, hen-hatched Barred Rocks. Eggs.

J 80. $2.50; 100. $7.00. Select matings 15, 34; 30, $7.00. all

postpaid. Photos. Circulars. John Northon. Clare, Mich.

FOR SAL Pure bred S. 0. But! Leghorns



. and white Plymouth Rock cock—





 





erels. Kletzien & Webster, Bath. Mich.

' Buff, Barred, Columbian. Par- '

"INN“! tridge, Silixior andBVhikte léocks ch'ckss

Pekinnn ouen uo s. . eri~ '

Eggs dan Poultry Yards, Sheridan, Mich. Duckling





 





 





Prices reduced one

FOWIOI'S’ Bil" ROGkS Ehalf, balance of seas-

on. Utility eggs 8.75 for 15, $1.50 for 30. $2 for 50, $8.50

for 100. B. B. FOWLER. Hartford. Mich.





Breeding Cockerels

White, Brown, Buff and Black Leghorn, Barred

Rocks. Rhode Island Reds. Prices Reasonable.

Sunnybrook Poultry Farms, Hillsdale. Michigan.





onrmmus':





750.. pullets 81. up. M.E. TH





ine Crest, S. (3. Whli‘teSEr 1i)ngto(ilisirllzi'rgatin,4 yfiafi

’ h. --, ,Lan :i.1usonea

ling ens an coo . ‘ ‘ WILLIS

loyalOak. Michigan.





--W hite. Single-Comb Keller-

strnss 8 wks. old chix Cockerels

OMPSON. Red iord. Mich





ROUGH, Pine Crest Farm.





300 R. l. RED HENS.$92313?fi‘i’lf“;s§i’i“§2;uv§.’3$

Ifi'igaiifixhlsyrx‘hrhfig’x 39;LAWREN8CE,MICH.





one and Single comb Reds. young and old, for sale.

Correspondence as to your Red needs inVited.

JENNIE BUELL, Ann Arbor, R. 8, _ Michigan.





Rose Comb Brown Leghorns





 





l and Gale strains $3.50 or 100 eggs. Cockerels

BKOEerhch. CLAUDIA BE I‘S, Hillsdaie. Mich,

—200 Egg Strain—Eggs, chicks, 8





week-old pullets from hens with

records up to 264 eggs. Prize winners at largest shows.

Prompt shipment, prices low. quality guaranteed.

White Leghorns are best for eggs. We raise thousands.



catalog and price list gives particulars. Write for it now.





’1‘

rsifms LEGHOBM Hill, '934 Union. Grand Rapids. Mich.





RHODE ISLAND REDS and PLYMOU TH ROCKS.

Males 5 to 12 lbs. according to age$2 to 55; P. R. hens

weight 5 to 10 lbs..Aeggs 15 for $1.00; 100, $5; 120. $6.

Mammoth Bronze ’l‘om Turkeys. 8 to 38 lbs. according

to age ’5 to $25. 10 eggs S3. A. E. Cramton, Vassar, Mich.





S. C. WHITE LEGHORN HENS





We offer 800 choice S. C. White Leghorn yearling hens



at a bargain. These liens have composed our breeding



flock for the pastscusou and are the pick of our flocks



in size, vigor and egg roduction. We are making



price of $80 per 101). In ots of 50 or less $1.00 each. We



will be glad to furnish references on (Bit agglck. Write

ox ‘ .





Ferris Leghorn:





Krentel Bros. East Lansing. Miclii





reduced prices, balance of sea.-

8- 3. "3mm" Eggsson. Freedelivcry, R.C. white

Leghorn liens 1.00, Belgian Hare Bucks $5.00 with

Pedigree. ltIVEltVllbW FARM. Vassar. Mich.





ILVER GOLDEN AND WHITE WYANDOTTES.



Eggs from all miittings, 1.50 per 1:”), $2.50 per 30 until

July lst. O. W. Browning. R. 2, Portland. Micli.



' Cock (ii (lockorels. E gs $1, $2, $3,

Whlifl wfiandflfie nor 15. Si per 50, xii: per 100.

DAVID AY, 202 Forest Ave. Ypsilanti, Michigan.





HITE WYANDOTTES Eggs $1.60 per 15. $2.50

per 30. $7.00 per 100. From choice stock;

A. FRANKLIN SMITH, Ann Arbor, Michigan.





 





 





 





DOGS





Houuns Hm HUNIING‘fs’c harshness:





 





 





W. E. LECKY. Holmuvillo. Ohio

FOX. 3%” crass HOUNDS





Broke to gun and iield,and guaranteed.F0x,c00n & rab~

from the best of stock—$5.00 each.

H. C. Lytle. Fredericksburg.0hio.





 





Stamp for photos.

Collie Pups $5 each. 83:.1?飧.€§‘“""m





VVAIU) DUNSTON, [Clarkstom Michigan.





 





PURE BRED SCOTCH COLLIE PUPS, Belgian

Euros and R. and S. (‘u R, I. Reds for sale. Good ( unl-

ity. prices reasonable. 0. E. Hawlcy, Ludington, ll ich.





. BREEDERS’ DIRECTORY.





Change of Copy or Cancellations must reach us

Ten Days before date of publication.





CATTLE.





ABERDEEN-ANGUS





ERD EST BLISHED IN 1900.

TROJAN - ERICA and BLACKBIBDS only.

Also breeders of Percheron. Hackney and Saddle





B orses

Ionia, Mich.





 





 





 





 





WOObCOTE STOCK FA BM,





ABERDEEN ANGUS





We have a. choice lot of Bull Calves, that are 6 to 12

months old and another cro coming. I will be

pleased to have you visit our arm, where we have a.

stock show every day; we will also have a show herd

at the Michigan State Fair. U. L. CLARK.

Hunters Creek. Mich. SIDNEY SMITH, Manager.





 





 





PI" B d Aberdeen Angus. a few bulls and heifers

0 I8 one year and older at $100 each.

GEO. KATHAWAY & SON. OVID, MICHIGAN.





‘YflsmnEs—One of the foremost dairy breeds. The

most economical milk roduoers. Calves

for sale. White Leghorn oockere s; Dnroo Jersey

swine. Michigan School for the Deaf. FlintJflchigan.





 





 





VILLAGE FARMS, Incorporated

Grass Lake, Michigan,





GUERNSEY CATTLE

BERKSHIRE secs





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HE farm flock~will need an abun-

dant supply of fresh water dur-

ing the summer and as. other

duties will be demanding much atten-

tion the farmer will probably be too

busy to water the birds more than

twice each day. For this reason large

receptacles are much better than the

shallow pans which are soon scratched

full of litter. An ordinary water pail

placed on a raised platform will be the

most satisfactory for watering the old





placed in a shady spot will be enough

for 100 hens. A solution of permanga-

nate of potash should be used at all

seasons of the year as drinking water

in an impure condition is a. serious

menace and results in much disease.

Keep a large bottle of thick permanga-

nate solution near the well and add

enough to make the water dark red

whenever the drinking pail is filled

with fresh water.



A dead hen is not necessary to prove

to you that the hens need a cleaner

water supply. Many times dead hens

are better than unproductive hens

which waste the feed and it is the

flock just sick enough to eat without

laying which will bankrupt the prac-





POOR GROWTH OF FEATHERS.





Last year and this year we have had

so many of the Barred Rock chicks to

stay naked; they are even innocent of

any down and the skin is shiny and

glossy and they do not grow. I feed

milk mash, rolled oats, pinhead oats,

chick feed, beef meal and raw ground

bone in the dry mash, and some beef

scrap, all the grass clipping, radish

tops and lettuce that I can spare. They

have a run 10x40 ft .and I have 200

hens in it. I have a good warm brood-

er coop 10x12 ft., with cement floor,

plenty of straw on floor, and I had

been heating it with a kerosene stove

and later with a lantern. I give char-

coal and grit too. Can you tell me the

cause of this trouble?



Muskegon Co. ~ J. T. M.



The reason for your chicks not de-

veloping feathers as they should is

that you are feeding them too narrow

a. ration. The ration you are feeding

them has too much protein or nitrogen-

ous matter, and not enough of the car—

bohydrates. Carbohydrates and min-

eral matter are essential for the devel-

0pment of feathers.



The milk, beef meal and raw bone

are all strong protein feeds. The cats

are also quite strong in protein. I

would suggest that you eliminate the

ground bone or the beef meal and re-

place some of the oats with finely

cracked corn. In most poultry rations

nearly one-half of the ration consists

of corn.



Keeping the chicks in a brooder

which is too warm may also have some

effect upon the production of feathers,

but we believe in your case the ration

you are feeding is most to blame.





APOPLEXY.





I have had trouble with my hens dy-

ing this spring and also last year. They

seem to be in good health but die sud-

denly mostly on the nests. Some have

dropped from the roosts dead. After

they are dead the combs and head turn

dark. Do you think it is cholera, and

if so what should I do for them, and

what should be used to disinfect? The

feed during winter months was mostly

boned oats, but now I do not boil their

cats and am feeding some corn. Please

give me your advice as to what the

trouble is, and also What to do for it.



Newaygo Co. F



The cause of your hens dying was

apoplexy. This trouble is rarely no-

ticed in its early stages, and the first

indication of anything wrong is the

finding of theldead hens under the

roosts or on the nests. Death is due to

rupture of blood vessels in the head,

which may be caused by some undue

excitement which arrests blood pres-

sure, or improper diet which may also

have effect upon the pressure of the

blood.





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In your. case, the trouble is undoubt:





birds and possibly one pail per day,





tical poultryman. In poultry farming

it is necessary to learn that preventing

disease is much more important than

curing it and the prevention begins

with the clean water pail. I



oYoung chicks cannot drink from a

large pail, and even deep pans may be

thecause of drowned chicks. Shallow

pans soon become very unclean and the





only solution is the home-made foun—r~





tain. Take a thoroughly clean gallon

paint can or a lard pail and drive a

spike through the side two or three

times about half an inch from the top.

Fill this with clean water and invert it

in a shallow pan, just a little larger in

diameter. The chicks will then have

fresh water for several hours if the re-

ceptacle is placed in a. shady spot and

very little'of the litter will be scratch-

ed into the dish if it is placed two or

three inches above the level of the

breeder floor. It is also advisable to

use permanganate of potash in the wa-

ter fountains used for young chicks.

The dishes should be scalded frequent-

ly. The best of poultry feeding'will

not make a flock profitable unless the

fowls have constant access to a supply

of fresh clean water.





lngham Co. R. G. KIRBY.





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edly one of diet, and I would suggest

if you are feeding a ration consisting

of grain, that you cut down the amount

of cats, and add if possible, wheat to

the ration. Where a large amount of

oats is fed, the hulls of the cats are

likely to have an irritating effect on

the system, and this would have some

effect on the blood pressure. '



In addition to the grains, plenty of

cooling green feeds should be given.

Anything in the green vegetable line,

or if the hens can get plenty of grass

it will furnish the need in this regard.

There is no treatment for apoplexy,

and commercial remedies purporting

to cure this disease have little effect.

The best way to get rid of the trouble

is to keep the hens from excitement

and change their feed as suggested

above.





 





SUMMER CHICKS.





One year I was rather unfortunate

in hatching early chickens. I had the

opinion that it was useless to hatch

chicks later than June so I didn’t‘set

any more hens. In August several hens

that had stolen their nests came off

with large broods of chickens. I hated

to think of them dying without an ef-

fort to save them, so I sprayed the

coops and dusted the hens with louse-

killer. Otherwise than spraying the

coops often, I didn’t give the chicks a

bit of extra care, but they seemed to

grow faster than spring chickens. By

the time cold weather came they were

well feathered and perfectly able to

withstand the cold. Some of the larg-

est roosters were sold in March, the

smaller ones made excellent fries in

the summer, while therpullets were

ready to lay when the old hens were

slacking up.



If anyone is going to set hens fer

late hatching care must be exercised

with regards to placing of nests. On

the ground is the most desirable sit-

ting place. The nests and hens should

be sprayed with louse killer. The hen

should have fresh water and green

food as well as dry.



After hatching the coops should be

sprayed and the hens dusted again

with louse killer. Never put chicks in

dirty parks left by the older chickens.

It is better to have separate runways

for the older chicks as they eat all the

insects away from the smaller ones‘.



If late chickens are given good de-

veloping food, plenty of fresh water,

well ventilated and clean sleeping plac-

es, there is no reason why the late

hatched chick will not be as healthy

as the spring ones and he certainly

is notany harder to raise. . ‘



Eaton Co. E. BITTERMAN.





 





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Average yearly production 422.3 lbs. of fat. three

fourths of them making their records as two year

olds. By the use of a. pure bred sire. a big im-

provement can soon be attained if the right

selection is. made. The. breeding of the Beach

Farm Herd is as good as can be found. and we

guarantee them to be free from contagious dis--.

eases and to be satisfactory in every way or

{goney refunded. Write and let us tell you about

em. .





CAMPBELL 8 ANGEVINE, .





,. Coldvirater, Michigan.





 





eg. Guernsey Bulls, serviceable ago, great grand

sons of Gov. Cheue, also grade Guernsey and Jersey heifers

6 wks old 320 each. Avondale Stock Farm, Wayne. Mich





 





GuernseyiMay Rose)Bull for sale, born Se t. 5. 1913.

S lendid animal in every respect, Dam €20 lbs. fat

class . J. K. Blatchtord, Auditorium Tower, Chicago. Ill.





 





of service age and calves from

gummy Bulls choice. Adv. reg. breeding.

T. V. HICKS, Route 1. Bottle Ceeek, Mich.

GUERNSEY s-mlmm

. BULL CALVEI

ntainin blood of world chamei'ons. V

HICKS OUER SEY FARM. Saginaw. . 3.. Mich.





 





 





Guernsey Bulls sold three last 10 days—One left Gr.

Son Pauline S ootswood. He is a beauty—and you





can buy him. J. .Williams. No. Adams, Michigan





Herefords—One Bull Calf.





ALLEN BROS. PAW PAW. MICH.





HER EFORDS : 4 “ife‘iilé'n.





EARL C. McCARTY. Bod Axe, Michigan.

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‘Purebred Registered

H O LSTE I N .

CATTLE





Holstein, die but dual purpose breed.





Half a million urebred Holstelns. There

are in the United tates nearly half a million

pnrebred Holstein-Friesian cattle and this num-

ber is being increased at the average of_sixt,\' thou-

sand annually. To the man who considers dairy

farmin as a business preposition, the fact that

these gures represent the actual growth of the

"Black-and-White" breed in this country since

1871 is a powerful testimony that the rofits pwhioh

breeders and owners of Holsteins .enjOE are most

satisfactory. Investigate the big " lack-and-



hites."



Sand for FREE Illustrated Descriptive Booklet.

The Holstein-[rinlsn Association oi Amerlcs.





1'. L. Hougbton. Sec'y.. _Box I64. Brsiileboro. Vt.





Do You Want A Bull?





Ready For Service.





From a grand daughter of The King of tho

Pontiacl. Sired by a bull that is more than a half

brother to the Champion Holstein Cow or the

World. and whose dam is a 30 lb. 6% 1 fat daughter

of Pontiac Aggie Korndyke who has more '0 lb.

daugh rs than any other living bull. If you do

write or pedigree.





EDWIN S. LEWIS, Marshall, Mich;





noisnam BULLS For SALE





3 of them 1 year old in Nov! By 31 1b. sire. Dams



above 21 lbs. as heifers..Price $100. Younger bulls



by son of Johanna McKinley Segis 0. up.

BLISSVELDT FARMS. Jenison, Michigan





FOR SALE





SOME VERY FINE YOUNG .BULIS

Whose sires have as high as 81 lbs. of butter behind

them. As they are young, will make a low rice on

them. BIGELO '8 HOLSTEIN FPARMB.



BREEDSVILLE MICH.





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





HOLSTEINS, a‘nice straight deep bodied.blocky bu lit

bull calf horn ct. 5t , 1915. is 7 nearest dams

have A. R. O. records that average butter 7 days 23$

lbs,, milk 533.36 lbs. W. B. READER. Howell, Mich.





 





30 'b bull for sale, 2 years old, by a son of King of

- the Pontiacs. Dam sold for $1000 in Detroit sale.





Ferd. J. Lange. llewaing, Mic .

$ 7 5 etc Hazel-let grandson of Maglecrest De Kol

' arthenea an Pontiac Mai 30.2 lb. Born

March 26. Dam Pontiac Hesperia 2nd, 14.89 lb; 436.6 lb;

her dam's sire brother to sire of world"I record cow 31334 lb ~

milk 1 yr. M. L. McLAULIN, REDFORD. MICH.

Bull Calves and Cows





I “3V0 "OISIOIII Bulls, that I offer for sale.





I can show breeding, records, in dividuality and aura:

tive prices. L. E. CONN ELL, Fayette, Ohio.





“10 P N OTC ll ” Holsteins





By careful retention, for many years, of largest? ro- ’

ducmg females, and use of superior sires, a bree ing

herd of'wondei'ful quailt has been established. 0

are selling young bullso this“’l OP NOTCH”quality.

of serviceable age, at moderate rices. Information,

pedigrees.etc.. on application. cPHERSON FARMS

00., Howell, Michigan.





FOR SALE Two Holstein Bull Calves





6 months old from 20 lb. dams.

FREEMAN J. FISHBECK. Howell. Michigan.





 





 





 





Grade up. your herd with one of our Holstein bulls.

Their sixnearest dams on the sire's side ever



24 lb butter in 7 do. T e semi-official yearly reco s

of three of these dams, including two two-year old

heifers, average 842 lb. of butter and 18.0001b. of milk.

Six to nine months of age and from A. R. O. dams.

Peaceland Stock Farm. Three Rivers. 'Mich. Chas.

Peters, Herdsman. (J. L. Brody,0wner,P0i-t Huron.)iich.





HOBARJ‘ W. FAY,

REGIgII‘IdISEIE h'dfigr‘sms

_ESTABLISHED 1904.





EOIOE HOLSTEIN BULLS— ll 1 A.V .0.

C Entire herd on Semi of. test fhr yii'r‘iy gorkfhfif





2-yr.-old just finished year's record of over 15.000 lbs.





milk overIOOOIbs. butter record in mat re olessflhe

Greek Stock Farm. M.E. Perm elle, Frog” Hilliard-Jig





. Holstein Bull Calf. Znearest dams average 00“ ' L





unlit nor do Pontiac 'Kornd kc and H .

rice. right. John I. nonwhwg





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CONDUCTED 'BY w. C. FAIR, V. s.





Ringbone.—-My four-year-old mare

had ringbone on each foreleg and our

local Vet. has been applying blisters,

without relieving her .lameness. G.

McD., Port Austin, M1ch.—~It must

have occurred to you that exercrse

either slight or severe caused the rign.

bones; consequently the most 1mport-

ant part of treatment should be abso-

lute rest and preventing concussion;

therefore, without giving the animal

rest, you should not expect a recovery.

Clip off hair and apply one part red

iodide mercury and four-.parts lard ev-

ery two weeks. Keep the horse per-

fectly quiet and feed h1m green food,

or perhaps you had better have h1m

fired, then give him rest. It is well to

keep in mind that many cases of low-

down ringbone are incurable and the

animal will usually go still or lame

permanently.



Tongue Loller.—-—I have a. four-year-

old mare which for the past two

months hangs tongue out of mouth

When she is in harness. J. 8., Harris.

ville, Mich—Consult your harness

maker and he can supply you with a

bit, made to prevent tongue lolllng.



Umbilical Hernia—Sore Teats.—l

have a colt that was foaled May 14,

which has a soft bunch on navel which

our local Vet. calls a rupture. He ad-

vises a surgical operation as a remedy.

Also have a cow that is troubled with

sore teats, and I might add that this

same cow is a hard milker. A. S., Pea-

cock, Mich—Your Vet. is right, but

you had better wait until cool weather

before operating on colt. Apply equal

parts glycerine and lemon juice to the

sores on teat twice a day.





Imperfect Teat.———I have a heifer that

dropped her first calf about two months

ago. She is an easy milker, but sprays

milk from one hind teat. I was advis-

ed by our local Vet. to insert a smooth

plug of wood or bone before milking,

and leaving it there for perhaps 30

minutes, but this seems to do no good.

V. K., Plainwell, Mich—Use a milking

tube. '



Bunches on hind Leg—One Of my

cows has small bunches on hind leg

and applying blisters fails to reduce

them. These bunches appear to be un-

derneath the skin. I also have a colt

that I believe is troubled with worms.

M. J. H., Kent City, Mich—Apply tinc-

ture of iodine to bunches three times

a week. Mix together equal parts of

powdered sulphate of iron, salt and

ground gentian and give yearling colt

a teaspoonful at a dose once or twice

a day.



Pigs Have Worms—We have a num-

ber of white pigs eight weeks old that

are troubled with worms. These pigs

are becoming stunted in growth. R. B.,

Reading, Mich.——-Mix together equal

parts of fluid extract spigelia and fluid

extract of senna—give each pig half a

teaspoonful two or three times a day

until purging takes place, then discon-

tinue its use.



Worms.~—My cats are troubled with

worms and on account of it their bowr

els are altogether too loose. Mrs. J.

D., St. Charles, Mich—For each one

pound that your cat weighs give one

grain of powdered kamala in a. table-

spoonful of milk twice a day. Also

give half a grain of salol at a dose once

or twice a day to each full—grown cat.



Suppurating Foot—Sweenied Shoul-

der.~——I have a seven-year-old horse

that had gravel in foot, causing sup-

puration: called a Vet. who perscribed

poultices and Opened up foot freely.

The whole frog of foot sloughed off.

I applied butter of antimony, but this

failed to help him much. I am now

treating him for sweeny, have blistered

shoulder but would like to know if this

is the right treatment. I need the

horse to work badly. W. B., Croswell,

Mich—If you have not already done

so, discontinue poulticing foot and an

ply tincture iodine occasionally to the

sore parts, not forgetting, however, to

keep the foot clean and if he is not

much lame, moderate work will per-

haps do him no harm. Apply to shoul-

der equal parts turpentine, aqua am-

monia and olive oil two or three times

a week.



Scurvy—LBingworm.—I have a nine-

month—old bull that has been running

in pasture among other cattle; he has

sores on forehead, especially above the

eyes and on lids, which appear to be

scurvy, or scabs, and is very painful.

L. J. 1., Breedsville, Mich—Apply io-

dine ointment occasionally, but first of

all wash the scurvy parts, or apply

olive oil to soften scabs, then paint the

diseased parts with tincture iodine.

Give bull 2 drs. of Fowler’s solution at

a dose in feed or water three times a





day.





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Gets 15 month old. Handsome Throunorbred Holstein

Bull. World record Sire. Dam 26 lb. 3 year old. Have

three as good. same age. C.E.Wintero. Augultc,Mich,





 





F0. S‘LE . Five Registered Holstein cows, twenty



. Brood sows, three high class road mares

with speed and broke for a woman to drive. Fearless

of all objects. Some high bred colt-.sired by the eat

Stallion, Marble Grit. A droutb here has can 1: us

overstock and short. of pasture. Prices very reason-

able on above stock. Address. STARKWEATHER

ST ()0)! FARM, NORTHVILLE. MICHIGAN.





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Duroc "Jersey " Herd soars





Special Ole-ring of High Clo-c Full-Door Pl... Breeding and Individuality good

' enough {or breeders who appreciate the but. '





Also some good farmer's boars. This is the best lot of fall pigs we have ever had to offer. A cor.





dial invitation is extended to visit the farm and inspect the stock.





If you wish one of the best





young Jersey bulls in Michigan wehave him for sale. For further particulars. address. .





Brookwatc‘r Farm, Swine Dept, Ann Arbor, Mich.





 





The Very Finest Berkshire Pigs Cheap





C. S. BARTLETT. Prom. Pontiac. Michigan





 





Bork-hires. I have. choice fall gilt: bred for Sept.

h4 for Immediate deliver .





ferrowin at 8% eac

A. A. PATT LLO, It. Decker-ville Mic





 





' 0f various ages, either cox open orbred,

serkfllires. prolific strains, Register . at moderate





price. Elmhurst Stock Farm. Almont. Michigan.





BERKSHIRE SOW and yearling gilt bred to furrow

early in Se )tember. Boers ready for service. Also

open gilts. C ase Stock Farm, n.1, Mariette, Mich.





 





OYALTON Bred Berkshires. Extraordinary olfer.

Bred sows, boars ready for Iervice and piss both

sexes. selling out all registered stock with papers.

D. F. VALENTINE, Supt., Temperance, Mich.





DUROG JERSEYS





A choice lot of spring pigs. both sex, pairs and tries.

not akin. Pricee reasonable. Send for pedigree--

THE JENNING'S FARMS, R. F. D.l. Bailey, Mich.





 





 





and Bed i a, price. weight

”If” J.m’ loaf, etc given?‘ guarantee satin

faction, express prepaid. JJI. Bangbart.East Lansing





 





uroc Jena 3. Some {curling & Spring boars good

. emu h to and your erd. Will sell Eureka Cherry

King 671 . Ask about him. W. C. Taylor, Milnn.Mich.





 





—l'nll and Ipring pig. either sex. from

”WW 1073'” choice chains. 8. o. STABLMAN.

CHERRY LAWN FARM. Shepherd. Michigan.





 





ONLY $50 DglgvglEgggfifidailg gfififi’?

iii: ifeislz'ignltggadil hoil‘bEMONT FA'RM'S, bastard:





 





Fun SALE Two Holstein Bull Calves. one and six



—weeka ole. nii‘eill garkgad eleg‘ibée 3,0

re intuition. Address osepl . roe , u or n on -

engll. Industrial School for BOYS. Lane ng. Mich.





()B SALE—Two Re . Holstein cows. due to freshen

Fin Aug. A e 4 and L yrs. Both have A. it 0. records.

Price for but?) 3325. Chas. I. Cook.Fowlerville. Mich. B01438.



illle Farmstead Jcruy Cattle. Bull calves from R.

L of M. Cows. also heifer calves and several bred

heifers for solo. Colon 0. Lillie. Coopereville. Mich.





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Jersey 8th lor Sale {iflvivi’n‘igl‘gl’sl’lf‘ d.‘é’i.§‘.%..'§1'.3' 3..





semi-oflcial to“. O. B. e not. B. 6. Allegan, Mich





TIE WILDWOIDD JERSEY FARM





oflers for sale choice young Bulls by Majesty's Won“

der and R. 0f M. cows, or cows on R. of M. tests.

will also offer a few cows for sale this fall. Write for

pedigree and full gartlculars. Sstisfacthn guaran-

teed. ALVIN ALDEN. CAPAC. MICH.





. ' A l0 mos. old. solid color bull now

IIIIISIIIB Farm Jars. s offered for sale. Dam is a B. of M.





cow with record of 546 by. of butter as a. 3 yr. old. lie is a

fine individual. Price right. C. & 0. Decks. Ypsilanti, Mich.





I l. R. of M. JERSEY HERD oflers for only

"a 3 am tuberculin tested cowe, heifers. bulls.

on bull calves backed by several generations of B.

of M. breeding. IRVIN FOX. Allegan. Xichlgon.





JERSEY BULL CALP FOR SALE





Ready for service. Majesty—Raleigh breeding. .

Mondowlsnd Farm. Watermallk Waterman, Ann Arbor, Mich.





HEIISIEHED IEIISEI BULL! FUIIIOSILE





l curling, and Bull calves from 8 to months

old. Also 3 cows. rite your wants.

SMITH- PARKER, R. D. No. 4. Howell, Michigan.





BIDWELL. SHORTHORNS





For "Boot and Milk"

Registered bulls.

Scotch - to ped roans,

reds and w ite for sale.

Farm at NY. . spot;

also D. T. A I. R’y.



lddrmBJJchluu In.





BIDWELI. STOCK FARM

Box B, Tecumseh. Mich.





 





 





Albion Stomp $2670





Shorthorn Callie oi both Sex for Sale





W. W. KNAPP. Howell. Michigan.





 





“All" IRE" Shorthorns of best Bates strains,young

bulleonths old for sale. price 3150.

J. B. BUHIELL. MA SON. MICHIGAN.





OR Sale—R . Short Horn Bulls by Maxwaiton

Monarch 2n3€a son ofAvondale, from8 to lo 11:09.0

John Schmidt, Reed City. II. No. 5., Michigan.





SHUIIIIIIIIIII 00“ FOR HIE : N03333:?“

R. R. Station. Elsie. II. B. PETERS. Car and, Mich.

Shorfl‘orn AND POLLEI) DURHAMS FOR SALE.





Have red roan and white. Have over 100

head in herd. C. Carlson. Leroy, Mich





 





:Il {b -Da.iry or beef bred. Breeding stock all

.I or": ageefor solo at farmers prices. C. W. Crum

Sccy. Cont. Mich. Shorthorn Breeden' Assn.. McBride. Mich





B '3‘ d Shel-thorn Cattle.youn bulls and heifers

.gi "3 $100.00.!)red cows and h ers $150.00. Vi rite,

W. J. BELL. ROSE CITY. MICHIGAN.





making Shun-thorns, roan 3 year old. Bates bred herd





hull $150. ,ounnglls an heifers.

DAVIDSON & HALL. TECUMSEH. MICHIGAN.





b 11 d

lid Pollul Milo. gay 8. “3?... Elfin...“ a“

John Barney and Son. Grand Ledge. Mich.





FOR‘ SALE :---iva”’l:lif.”“§‘ {Eli‘é‘fsi’w





RAY BAKER. HAMBURG. MICHIGAN.





HOOS.





I ' of best breeding.of various nges.either



MkShlres sex, all registered stock, no skin,

ecial reduced price. Write your wants quick. _



Mitchell's Lakeside Farms, 11.2. Bloomingdale, Mlch.‘





SW iGARTDALE FARM





HOLSTEINS.





Several choice Bull Calves. from A. R. 0. Damn, with

the host 0: Lone Distance booking at Form pylon.





BERKSHIRES





with size. breedtn . and individuality that is hard to

beat. BSee our exh bit at the State Fair. Prices rene-

onablc; satisfaction guaran





to d.

Swrgnrtdale Farm, Pgtorsburg, Mich.





 





 





 





 





 





 





Sow: and gilts bred for

carinept. arrow.Spring

eydenberk, Wayland. Mich.





Duroc derse





pigs, either sex. E. D.





 





Duroc Jerseys. choice breeding s ring pigs

For sale, . either sex. Prices rig pt.

John Mchcoll. Station A, R. 4, Bay City. Mich.





 





DUROC Jerseys, Apr. pigs either sex. boars ready for

service and a few bred sows for So t. and Out. Some

Holstein cows breed for fall. E. II. orris,llomoe,1llicli.





DU R00 JERSEYS ;-- “fifth?“





present. Wm. W. Kennedy, Grass Lake, Michigan.



I have some good last September



”lll'oc Jerseys Boar-e and ilts. Gilts will be

bred for September arrow.



H. G. Kecclcr. B. No. 5. Caesopolis. Michigan





 





 





’ ‘ Combined. size, quality. breedin .

Dubson ' ourocs Herd boars. a ring boars. sprinsg

sows forsale. Orlo. L. Dobson. lncy. Michigan.





 





UROC Jerseys Gilts of the large heavy boned ty 9

Dbred ton Son of Orion Cherry King the greatefit

boar of his breed. Bred for early Sept. furrow.



F. J. DRODT, R. 1. Monroe. Michigan





urocs. Sows to farrow Aug. and Sept... spring plus.

1 either sex. Percheron Stud colt one year old.

L.J.ALDRICH, Tekonsha. Cal. 00.. Mich.,Bell Phone.





0 ' 6' A few bred cows to furrow in April, May

I . 'I and J no. I hnvcmlastlall boar- to ofler,

also git: Have them not akin. All good stock.



Otto . Schulze, Nashville. Mich. x mm wouofdopct.





 





a l c 8 Some extra good fall boars; also

0 0 0 lElite. Satisfaction gunrant .

A. . GRAHAM. Flint. Michigan.





0. l. C. Stock all Sold





JULIAN P. CLAX'ION. Ewart: Crock, Inch.

Strictly





0.1.c. Ind Ehosilr Whit. Swine. m. Type.





Springpigs, now ready to chip. Can furnish in pain



akm. These pigs are sired by Lenghty rinco

and Model lat. Two as good big tyac boar-

" there is in the breed. I will ship . O. D.

and record them free. NEWMA 'l STOCK

FARM. MABLETTE. MICHIGAN. B. No. I.





 





 





 





0. I. ll. and Chester While Swine. 5:3,“5323

of kin. E. B. MILETT. Fowlerville. Michigan.





if on areintc

0. I. c. SW'NE= 0,)1_ C's.. [.3 2:31.13

{so with a choice air or trio, not akin, or a gilt. duo

furrow about. cptember first.

A. J. GORDEN. R. No. 2. Don. Mich.





! Pair-and Trios no akin. 2 R .

OI 'I cl ‘ Holstein bullet} ands months old.

Cloverleaf Stock Farm. Monroe. Mich.. B. No. I.





 





 





 





o i 0 Choice Gilts bred for fall Farrow and Spring

0 . - Pigs. Prize Winning Stock. Write for low

price. A. V. HATT, Grass Lake, Michigan.





 





o | c Swine and Reg. Holsteins, few boat is: of

. . . Mafiarrow at a reasonable price,qunl ty con-

sidered. EL EB. E. SMITH. Redford, Michigan.





Boars at Half Price





We still have a few big honed. his type Poland Chino

boars ready for Service. wel hing up to lbs. not fat

at $20 a 8% each. Registers in buyer's name. Also

registered black Percheron Stallion Zyeareold. .00.

J. C. BUTLER. Portland, Mich.. Boll hone.





 





BIB TYPE Poland China sows bred forJuly and

Au ust arrow Spring pigs.

o. w. HOLTO . Route 11. Kalamazoo Michigan,





 





Big Typo Poland Chinas‘ggéflngfofil‘éfi’iofilfil'i

pigs. ‘ A. A. WOOD a EON. Saline. Michigan.





Poland China Spring’ Pigs





Our herd sire was Champion and Grand Champion

at the State Fair last fall. Our sows are great big.

stretchy. splendid individuals, with best breeding.

Pigs from such matings will please you. Get. our pricel.





HILLCREST FARM





KALAMAZOO, MIGH.





0R SALE, 1’. C. Sows. “Big Type "bred for Sept

furrow. Extra. good 7 months bnnr. MatCll an

April pigs. S.C.U. Minorcas. R.W. Mills, Salinc.Mioh.





 





 





Sows Bred for Augand Sept. litters.

no": 1“.” 'c also early Spring Boar pi .

M A. BRA , OKEMOS, (Indium Co.) glob.





 





DURUO Jerseys, bred sows, spring boars and glitz,

one two yr. old boar sired by Hoosier Grand (‘ham .

Mich.;State Fair 1915. J. Robert Hicks.St. Johns,Mic .





enlsm vmm swag: anglers.





c- in

F. W. A BIA DER. Vassar. Mich.





 





RaiééfCh‘éStethhités .9.

Like frills.





, (in; original lair producers

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HA m thousamfi of breeder: on the road to

success. I can help you. I want to lace one hog from

my [re-fibers] in eatery cclrnrgunify time 83":an slit-£323 £

‘ 1‘ 8V! 0 re Ol' ma

month- all. fighnfeuuln: Dion—Rider. Holley from age."





G. B. BENJAMIN. B. 2. D. 10 Refund, Michigan





 





0. I. C. BREll GILTS. $339.51?“ . Db?“





LCARL JEWETT. Macon. Mich.





 





 

   

 

 





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lgl , lonmnfiloliallfluu cull-million

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I'Iflhllo 'Iflll .

“rand ladle, Mich.





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u I c s ' -—A nice lot ofs ring pigs. Write

. . "me your wants. adfiw View Stock





9

Farm. Holland, Michigan. It. R o 5





400 Big In). ll. l. B. and chain While Pigs





From Feb. Mar. and Apr. furrow sired by the five best

boars in the state. School Master 52707 who won more

champions. defeated more champions than any hour

show 1915'). Abo 2nd. sire to our undefeated breeders

young herd at 7 state fairs. Allen junior champion at

Will. State fair 1914, and Captain Jim $3161. under 6

months boar and Junior champion at ever state fair

show 1915 Then we have Le Doux mode 29015. first

in class It Sioux City, Iowa, 1914. Get our eat-alo e,

its free. We Register Free; Guarantee Batista ion





 





in ave wa .

nonfindmw STOCK FARM. Cue cm. Mich.





o l 0 October boars weighing 200 lbs. at 825

0 0 - each for.April shipmen .

C. J. THOMPSON. Rockford. Michigan.





 





 





P Send me vour order for choice sprln boar-I.

o'!' c 3- shi pad 0. O. D. and registered in surcha-

ser 9 name. . P.





ANDREWS, Danlvllle, Mich.





0 Swine. I! you are in the market for

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. I c. Spglnig pig‘s either): 39;). largei titans

0 n goo row... r'.ec .

A. J. BARKER. n. m. gBelmont.l‘Micrhlgan





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—Two nic fall



Largo strain P- c- boars leftfg few



Gilts to farrow in Aug. Sept. and 0012.. set one of

these cows with pigs l. side.



H. 0. S ARTZ, Schoolcraft, Michigan.





 





Guts and sows. Bred for Mar. and

[alga I’Lpe P. c: April farrow. Sircd by Big Del

Moines. lg Knox Jr.,alld Giant Defender. Brod to Big

Knox Jr. Smooth W onder 3 and Big JumboJourgreafi-

est. boars in state. Collie or write. W.l'I. l.ivingston.Parma,Micll.





BIG Typo Poland Chinas, Hired by Big Type King.

_ our 1001) ll). boar. Spring pigs. sired by big tv



King. Fescnmeyer Wonder Jr., and. Mow's Bl:

Bone. W. llrewbaker a. Sons. Elsie. Michigan.





' it ,

For 8an Poland llluna: lull-2133.133 Z‘l’éws‘li'é:

P. D. Long, [1. F. D. No. 3. Grand Rnplds. ich.





 





 





eavy boned Poland China Spring pigs from large

Prolific sows also young andolder sows bred for

Sopt.farrow. Ii BERT NEVE. Pierson. Michigan.





 





L Type PC. Sows & Gilts all sold. Have 3 extra

algfl good spring boars. Sired by Big Defender.

W. J. HAGELSEAW. Augusta. nichlgnn.





 





Large Yorkshires ‘18:":

Septembergigs. 2 spring boars. Prices reasonable.

W. C. CO , Route No. I. ADA. MICHIGAN.





 





 





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GROWTHY THE DISEASE





PROLIFIC ‘ ‘ MULE F001" ' RESIST.

Paonrnau HOG mo





FOUNDATION STOCK PIQM BEST BLOOD OF IREEO





THE CAHILL FARMS





KALAMAZOO - - - - MICHIGAN

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HAMPSHIRE SWINE still?





registered. John W. Snyder, R. 4. St. Johns. Ma'ch.





ll. ll. Halladay 0. ll. iialladay & Son

Breeders of Hampshire Swine.

Write your wants. Clinton, Mich.

' ' BredSows and ilts tcrA t

"IMPSIIIIB SWING. September langow 8. SD gs p313:

both sex. FLOYD MYERS, R. No. 9. Decanlr. Ind.





SHEEP.





SIIlIOPSIIIIlES





I will be at; the State Fair with 20 field rams. All

are for sale, and are a better bunch than has been seen

in Detroit in recent years. KOPE-KON Farml.



. .W NG. rop’r. Kinderhook, Mich.





 





 





 





 





will not make a show of Shro

III. “SW. hm chirecat the fairs this fall bill;

has a. good supplyof registered rams and breeding

ewes for sale. If you are in need of any

Shropshires. let us know.

H POWELL. IONLA. MICK.

Mold Dull 8h





Good yearling field film! In.

- ewes of all ages for”.

M. F. GANSS EY. Lennon. Mulligan.

HORSES

Pmlmm ‘

nonll lolxlms. Me's", alumina. llulm





D. BUILL.





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Th: New Four-Cylinder, 3-parrmgtr Rec

Roathrr, $875





 





The Nzw Rzo tht may”. Incomparable

r " 3875





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The New 7-parrmger Rea Six Touring

Car, 150





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





 





I500-pound Rea “Spud W’agon,” l11'1000





 





2-101: Rea Truck (Chant) only,

wizh Dn'vtr’: Stat and Cab), $1650





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(All Prices are 1'. o. b. Lansing. Michigan)





YOU WANT TO KNOW—everybody always wants

to know—what models Reo will make the coming

year, and the price of each.





OF COURSE THERE ARE NO NEW MODELS—

new chassis models we mean. You do not look

for, do not expect, do not want new chassis models

from Reo. '





THAT ISN’T THE RED WAY“ Refinements—of

course. Detail improvements—wherever and

vulhenever we can find a place or a way to make

t em.





NOTHING RADICALLY NEW is ever offered to

Reo buyers. For it isn’t new when it gets to you

—it has been thoroughly tried and conclusivély

proven before we let it get into a Reo car.





NEW BODY TYPES—YES—and some that put

Reo in the highest class of cars in looks as well as

in performance and longevity. We’ll treat of each

in turn. '





REO THE FIFTH COMES FIRST, of course..





First not only among Reos, but among motor

cars.





FOR THIS IS THE GREATEST automobile ever





built, we verily believe.





THIS IS THE SEVENTH SEASON that Reo the

Fifth has been standard in practically its present

form.





NO: THE PRICE WILL NOT BE CHANGED

this season. We will not increase-—we cannot

lower it.





ACTUAL COST OF MAKING is now more ($50

more) than when the present price, $875, was set

a year ago. And we had made this model so long;

had so refined and perfected manufacturing pro-

cesses; had reached such an high state of efficiency

in production; and cut dealers’ discounts so low

that we had, then, reached rock bottom.





IT WAS AN ACHIEVEMENT of the first magni-

tude to produce such a car and sell it at such a

price—$875.





TODAY YOU SEE OTHERS increasing prices all

along the line. They must do so. They have no

choice. 1-



ORDINARY BUSINESS RULES dictate that we

also “tilt” the price of Reo the Fifth $50 at least.





BUT REO PRIDE PROMPTS that we absorb the

extra cost, as We have for months past, and keep





the price where it is until conditions will, happily, .





return to normal.





THE FOUR-CYLINDER ROADSTER—same

wonderful chassis, same price, is the smartest

thing on wheels—the most popular car in the

world among physicians, and all professional and

business men. Also $875.





TO SUPPLY A GROWING DEMAND for an

enclosed body on Reo the Fifth chassis, we have

planned to build a limited number. The uality

will be Reo—which is to say, excellent. T e top

is rigidly supported at front and rear. Removable

glass panels convert it into a veritable limousine

for winter, and these discarded and with Jiffy

curtains (which are also furnished) it is an ideal

summer touring car. The price is $1025.





_ THE NEW REO SIX will continue in its present





popular forms—the 7-passenger touring car and

the classy 4—passenger roadster; and we will make

a limited number with Sedan bodies to supply an

insistent demand for this type of body on this

splendid chassis.





THE PRICE ISREDUCED $100 on the 7-pas-

senger and roadster models. Now $1150.





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Announcing w





The Rec Models and Prices"





Two Important Price Reductions

Two Interesting New Models





REO MOTOR CAR COMPANY

REO MOTOR TRUCK COMPANY





Factories: Lansing, Mich.





 





NOW YOU WONDER, and naturally, how we can

reduce the price of the Rec Six models and not the

Four—especially after what we have just told you

about the increased cost of production.





SEEMS ILLOGICAL at first blush—doesn’t it?

But it isn’t. For the truth is never illogical. And

the truth is that despite the present higher prices

of materials and labor still it costs, us less to make

this six-cylinder model than it did a year ago.





THIS POPULAR REO SIX is now in its third

season. It has passed the same stages through

which its great four-cylinder namesake went—-

initial costs have been absorbed, charged off.

And in accordance with that unswerving Reo

policy we give the buyer the benefit and set the

price at $1150 f. o. b. Lansing.





WE WILL MAKE A LOT MORE of those 4-pas-

senger Six Roadsters the comin season. We

underestimated the appeal and t e demand for

this model.

Reos ever built.





THE SIX SEDAN speaks for itself, though, truth

to tell, an illustration does it scant justice.





YOU MUST SEE IT where you can study its artistic





lines and faultless finish to fully appreciate this-





latest Reo which we price at $1750.





NOW A WORD ABOUT THE TRUCKS since

90 per cent of all Reo automobile distributors also

handle Reo motor trucks. '





PRICE OF THE 1500—POUND REO “Speed

Wagon” has been reduced to $1000.





SAME REASON—SAME POLICY—reduced cost

of manufacture despite higher resent cost of

materials—as enunciated in spea ing of the Rec

Six.





AND THAT TWO—TON REO. What shall we say?

What need we say? We submit, it is the greatest

2-Ton motor truck in existence. Has been stand-

ard for longer. Has given greater proof of its

sturdiness and efficiency and low cost of upkeep.





IF WE ARE TO JUDGE by that over-demand, we

may well assume that we could sell all that we

could make were the price $2500, instead of $1650.





AND FINALLY A WORD about the big general

plan—a brief reiteration of the Reo policy.





WE STILL ADHERE to our determination never

. 40 make more Reo cars or trucks than we can





make and make every one good.





TEMPTATION IS GREAT of course. Dealers pro

testing, buyers begging for more Reos. But we

know—we know ——on what solid foundation this

Reo success was built; and we’ll jealously guard

that policy to the last.





RIGHT NOW—AUGUST—there are more orders

on hand at the factories than at any previous time

in Reo history. Orders hopelessly in excess of fac-

tOry output—and that also is greater than ever

before.





AND RIGHT NOW Reo stands higher in the

esteem of buyers and of the trade than ever before.





$30,000,000 PER ANNUM is not small by any

means. Reo is in fact one of the largest in point of

production. We have no ambition, however, to be

the largest. Don’t want to make all the automo-

biles-——only the best.





RATHER THAN INCREASE the quantity we

shall strive always to improve the qualityso

that, as the art advances and cars generally

improve, still Reo will continue to be known as—-

“Th: Gold Standard of Valutr.” \





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