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NNNCIgggfiM .: ........... TIT" Secretary 1n. WATERBURY ................ BURT WEIHIU'I‘ Associate ALTA LAWSON LITTBLL Editors FRANK A. WIL KEN. I. R. WATEItBUltY Busintss Manager TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One Year. 52 issues ................... ‘. .................. 81 00 Three Ye “‘5 km issues ................................ 2.00 Five Years. 260 issues ................................. :3. 00 1 Sent postpuld Canadian subscription 50c 11 year extra for postage RATES OF ADVERTISING 55 cents per line agate type measurement or :7 .70 nu inohudnzamlineflpel inch) per insertion No advertis- ment Inserted for less than $1.65 each inserLIOn. No objectionable mlvortis omems inserled at; any time. Papers Association and of Circulation. Member Standard Form Audit Bureau the Post Office at or March 3. 1879 NUMBER EIGHT Entered as Second Class Mutter at. Detroit, Michigan Under the Act VOLUME CLVIX DETROIT, AUGUST- 19, 1922 CURRENT COMMENT THE MICHIGAN FARMER SAYS Good seed is the “ceed” in succeed. In these days demand for the dif— ferent lines of farm products has be- come almost as eratic as the weather. Progress comes through the “alk” family. The members of this family are “Balk, Talk and \Valk.” It pays to sell your poultry culls, but you lose your reputation if you market your fruit culls. If you have trouble look yourself over before you lay the blame on other folks or things. Clothes do not make the man, but a change_is often a factor in mental recreation” Moral: Dress up when- ever opportunity offers. Farmers are not corporations and as a result each generation must start out anew, usually going through the three stages of hired man, tenant and farm owner. HE marketing of farm products is Control made difficult largely of Pro- because of the uncer- duction tainty in the size of each of our many crops from year to year. Were it pos- sible to reduce to a nicety the amount of corn, wheat, apples, potatoes and other crops grown, then some of the problems of distribution would not be as formidable as at present. To think that such a control over the production of agricultural crops could be had would be the height of folly. There are too many factors over which man has nothing to say. The amount of rain, frosts, sunshine, etc., are all given to the just and unjust in such varying quantities and times from :year to year, and their influence on 'production is so great that it becomes impossible to reckon accurately how crops will turn out until they are ac- tually harvested. But any approach toward uniformity would aid in marketing, and it seems possible that the farmer can help an appreciable amount in this direction. There is little question but that pro- fdiuction varies most on the more poor- 14y farmed farms. The field lacking firains will not give the uniform yields 5that can be secured from land ade- ' V V. gnately tiled. Soil that has been in telligently handled and systematically edstabl‘e manure, green crops, lime, 1mg, Will respond more regularly than l per cent. will soil lacking this attention. Then, too, the use of high— grade, carefully selected, disease~free seeds makes for crops with comparatively narrower production limits. The careless selec- tion'of seeds very frequently cuts into the crop yield twenty to forty or more It would appear'therefore, that the general adoption of a higher standard of farming would result in a more uniform production which, in turn, would make easier the important matter of marketing and distribution. N last week’s issue n. of theMichigan Supp lymg Farmer we comment- Farm ed upon the necessity Coal of securing a supply of coal to carry on essential belt power work on the farm, such 'as, threshing and filling the silos. We mentioned in that com- ment that we had written to the state fuel administrator calling his atten. tion to this need. A letter has just been received from the secretary of the Michigan Public Utilities Commis- sion, which reads as follows: “We are today making arrange- ments with the Michigan Farm Bureau, under which we hope to ob- tain coal for threshing. If our plan can be carried through, the Farm Bureau will obtain coal sufficient for all threshing needs and will dis- tribute it to the various county bureaus and through them to the farms and threshers.” It is hoped in the event that the ordinary sources of coal and other fuel fail that this arrangement will take care of the situation in this un- usual emergency. Those in need should keep in close touch with their county agricultural agent as the above letter would suggest. . T seems that through the rapid progress For of the past few gen- Better erations, w e h a v e Babies given attention to everything b u t o u r- selves. Wonderful mechanical de- velopments and great progress in live stock improvement have been evident but when it comes to better folks the matter has been allowed to take care of itself. Undoubtedly many have noticed prize live stock lead into the ring by . their caretakers and have been caused to comment “What a superb' looking animal but what a poor specimen of man.” The contrast is great indeed and is an indication that a concerted effort toward better folks would 1m- doubtedly bring results. It is a world-wide truth that we look to everything else but ourselves for contentment and better living. But now that we have tried every- thing else we are coming back home to ourselves for a fuller and better life. One great indication of this is the popularity of Better Baby Contests. In these we enter. the pride of our heart in competition with other sources of family happiness and in our great anxiety to win out we bring into practice all the methods which will make our baby a better baby. These contests are valuable because they create a certain interest in baby improvement. Michigan’s premier en- deavor in this respect is the annual Baby Show of the Michigan State Fair. Here babies from all over the state are judged and parents learn how close their babies come ‘to the standard of physical perfection. As the State Fair officials have pro- vided a special class for rural babies we urge all Michigan Farmer readers ‘who are fortunate to have babies up to three years of age to enter them for better htunans. Full info‘rination regarding contest can be obtained from Geo. W. Dickinson, secretary of the Michigan State Fair, Detroit, Mich. Entries for this contest close August 30th. 9 l . HIS would be an “ uninteresting Chance world , indeed if we did for not entertarin dif- Argument ferences of opinion. Progress would then be staid and perhaps our ability to converse one with another would be come obsolete since there would be little incentive to talk over things and no entertainment whatsoever in our conversations. ,So we must feel indebted to Pro- fessor Livingston when in comparing the use of northern grown seed pota- toes with those produced at home he- remarks that “If the seed of a given variety is of equal maturity, free from disease and of equal quality in other respects little difference in results will be noted.” Perhaps he is correct. ‘Recent ex? periences of farmers in the states of the Ohio valley, however, do not seem to prove this. Pennsylvania farmers are convinced that ’seed grown in northern Michigan is of a decidedly superior quality to that grown in their own state. This has been so thor- oughly impressed upon their minds through increasing yields on their own farms from twenty—five to forty bushels per acre, that these conserva- tive farmers are sending orders for this .Michigan seed for larger and larger quantities each year. In Ohio, Illinois and Indiana similar results have been reported. There may be some angle to this situation with which we are not fully conversant. However, when without a single exception farmers in their practical- 'field work report the out- standing advantages which have come from the abOVe mentioned states dur- ing the past two years, 'we are in- clined to accept the» verdict of the farmers and permit the professor to continue his investigation. However, we repeat, he may be correct. .UT few men can A we... _. 0 “meme claim any ablllt}" 1n 0f the forecasting t h i n g 3 Future that are to happen at some future date. Pos- sibly the weather man is an exception. However, there are a few who have through careful study informed them~ selves on the general tendencies of the times and from this information they are able to calculate fairly ac- curately some of the things which are quite certain to come to pass. Recently Mr. Charles A. Collin, a man who has done large things in the industrial world during the past forty years, made thevfollowing statement: “The next big social change, as I see it, will be decentralization. Elec- tricity made the great city. It may now be expected to unmake it.” Seemingly, up to the present time power, labor and capital can be cc- ordinated more easily in our great in- dustrial centers than in smaller places. But recent remarkable de- velopments in the distribution and use of electricity appear to be changing the situation. This new helper prom- ises to bring a most flexible power to ,all men, whether they live and work in the city, the village, or on the farm. ~ The “broadcasting of power” will gradually make it possible to process and manufacture raw'materials near the source of production, ,If this can be done successfully, it will material— 1y aid in cutting down a heavy and in 'many cases unnecessary transporta- tion tax. The goods can “also be de- lhisiand economic troubles. ,port it. If it isn’t a g «make a, good one out me ' i The city has brought many 3 also developed conveniences and ad- vantages which modern people will i. VElectricity is now making f not forgo possible' these comforts, opportunities and amusements in the healthful dis- tricts of our country sides. ‘ The effect this will have upon the agriculture of any community is diflicult to foretell; There can be little question, however, but that the results will be beneficial, both in the way of supplying to the farmer seasonable labor and in im- proving the market for his farm products. ‘ Sum/1mg w. Moons/22973 sUNSHINE is so necessary f017 the enjoyment of life that most folks neve1 think of it ’cause it seems we like to think of things what ain‘t necessary more’n those what are. Sunshine makes things grow and keeps them warm. Without it, things would be dead cold, but with it the worms of the earth and the greatest king what ever walked enjoy themselves in what you call ectasy. There’s another kind of sunshine what is beneficial and what all of us folks have got, but don’t use, and that is the sunshine of the soul. We kin all be little suns throwin’ forth rays of happiness and love if we’ll just uSe what we got inside of us. Doin’ this sunshine stunt is easy if we have our inwards ch-uck full of the contentments of life and it kinda looks like it is up to each one of us whether we are filled with contentment or the weeds of‘discord. Now moonshine is somethin’ else. The moon is a mirror what reflects the light of the sun. It ain’t got no heat and don’t make nothing grow, but somehow it is intoxicatin’ to human emoshuns at certain times. Moonshine has helped more’n any- thing else to make a good demand for marriage licenses. There’s another kind of moonshine what is also ‘mtoxicatin’. It is the juice of grain what has gone wrong. And when a feller drinks it he goes wrong, too. Moonshine has made more men do monkey shines than anything else. Kinda seems it is easier to make monkeys outa men than men outa monkeys, maybe because mon» keys is got respect for themselves not to drink moonshine like some men do. Now I like to be responsible for what I do, but nobody is when he drinks moonshine, so whenever any- body sets up the drinks or brings out treasures from his drink vault, I al- ways ‘take sunshine for mine. It_ is more invigoratin’ and you feel like gettin’ up the next mornin', which moonshine don’t make you feel like. Sittin’ in the. sunshine watchin’ some moonshiners gettin’ arrested made me think of this subject. HY SYCKLE. Now’s the time that lady loafers leave well-managed farm flocks. Learn to cull; it’s easy and it saves a lot of money. . ———v-- A sample of milk, left uncooled and unprotected, develOped 55,300,000 bac- teria per cubic centimeter in an hour. Cool milk immediately after it is drawn. ' .....v._.. -'i.f your locaI fair is a good one my But it in. HEAT is mere generally fertil- ized in Michigan than any other . . . ~ farm crop. Most farmers are of the opinion that it pays better to fer- tilize wheat than the other crops of the rotatiOnu Aside from the matter of profit, which must come from either l By 0726. F. J6me” hunger. On such soils a fertilizer con- taining this plant-foodwill make a bet- ‘ ter stand of clover, larger plants that are not so easily heaved out by frosts, A Better Seed Bed' Follows the Generous 'Use of Packing Machinery. increased yield, better quality, or both, there are a number of questions that arose in the mind of Mr. Jones as he walked across his wheat field. Two Heads Instead of One. Within certain limits, it makes little difference how many pecks of wheat are seeded per acre. The number of heads developing per square yard of ground is not so much dependent on the number of seeds planted as the ability of the soil to produce strong vigorous plants. For example, eight or nine pecks per acre of seed do not commonly produce a larger crop than do six peeks, although there may be more plants. In the case of the light- er seeding, the plants stool more until about the same number of heads are produced. The fertility of the soil ap- parently governs the stooling of wheat. Fertilizers promote a heavier root growth, and greater stooling with less winter killing. The quick start which fertilized wheat is able to make in the spring insures an earlier maturity, and, often, escape from destructive rusts and drought. Fooling the Hessian Fly. The Hessian fly is one of- the worst of wheat pests, and yet it is fairly easy to control, if the habits of the insect are understood, In order to reproduce and cause destruction, the adult fly must lay its eggs on young wheat in the early fall. Apparently the wheat plant alone suits this purpose. The eggs develop into larve which go down into the base of the young wheat plants and destroy them. To avoid the fly, wheat must be’ seeded late enough to escape the egg-laying season of the fly. Delayed seeding is more hazardous from the standpoint of win- ter-killing. Careful preparation of the seed-bed, and plenty of available plant food in the soil overcome the handicap of a late seeding and the fly is avoided. A Big Help in Growing Clover. A common complaint is that it is harder' to grow clover than it used to be thirty or forty years ago. This is undoubtedly true. When the land was first cleared, clover grew easily, abun- dantly, and luxuriously. But on our Michigan soils, crop after crop was removed withOut replenishing the plant- food supply of the soil. Further- mere, lime was rapidly removed from the soil by leaching as well as by the , crops. Sour soils developed, on which , clover does not succeed. Satisfying this need for lime is often the first re ; .quirement in successful clover grow- there are also soils where" these practices can be discontinued, and a consequent greater yield of hay. Fertilizing for the Whole Rotation. The effects of fertilizer on wheat in a rotation are by no means confined‘ to the wheat crop. The influence may extend over several years, especially if clover follows wheat. The increased there is no compulsion about them. The farmer who obtains increased yields from improved practices finds it difficult to go back to the old order. In any sound system of farm manage- ment, the use of fertilizer is likely to. become‘a pretty well defined habit. Effect of Fertilizer on the Soil. The question, does fertilizer injure the soil, is as old and as definitely answered as the question, does wheat turn into cheat? Nevertheless, the claim is sometimes made that fertilizer causes the soil to lose its organic mat- ter, and to run together. When this condition occurs, the fault can gener- ally be traced to the farming system, and not to fertilizer usage. One of the best proofs of the value of fertilizer in keeping up the organic matter of the soil is in a plot at the West Virginia Experiment Station that received fer- tilizer without manure for fifteen years. Every crop grown was remov- ed, and yet at the end of the period, this plot contained 15,000,pounds more per acre of organic matter than an ad- jacent plot which had received no fer- tilizer. Good farming practice in Mich- igan wheat soils requires the conserva- tion and building up of the 'organic Tests Show that Late Sown Wheat Will Escape the Hessian Fly, But Such Wheat Needs Abundant P_Iant Food to Grow a Good Crop. clover crop is often very striking. The larger tops and root systems when plowed under have an accumulative efiect on the corn, potatoes, or what- ever crop follows. The question nat- urally arises: Is it desirable to make a heavy application of fertilizer for Wheat, providing more plant-food than the wheat can utilize, or shall each crop in the rotation be fertilized with a smaller amount of fertilizer? There are certain advantages in the first ' method. Less, labor is involved, and the indications from experimental work on this point are that greater re- turns are secured from the rotation as a whole. An increase of a bushel of wheat is as good as two bushels of corn or nearly three bushels of oats, and more easily obtained on most soils. Therefore, it may be profitable to make the larger fertilizer application on wheat, especially if followed by clover. Acquiring the Habit The statement, “if you use fertilizer once you’ll have to use it always,” has a grain of truth in it. If fertilizers are profitable it is, of course, good busi- ness to continue to use them, just as it is good business to continue spraying, potatoesor testing seed corn. Any of matter supply by tillage, rotation, leg— umes, and care of animal manure. Red Fields and Sour Soils. In the early summer months many fields from a distance present a rusty red color, due to the presence of red cat F161 T fie Approacfl ofSeea’mg 727776 Raise: a Numéer of Quartzom 177 1775 Mma’ Be- sorrel, indicator of a sour soil. cause of the fact that there is appar- ently more and more sorrel each year, fertilizers have been accused of cans-q ing soil acidity. Probably the name of one of the principal fertilizing mate- rials, acid phosphate, has had a good deal to do with this belief. There is very good evidence that fertilizersdo not cause soil acidity. A plot at the ' West Virginia Station which received over two tons of sixteen per cent acid ”phosphate in fifteen years was actually less acid than adjacent plots that had received no treatment. In some labor- atory tests at the Illinois Station, the application of as much as five tons of acid phosphate on an acid soil actually reduced the lime requirement of that soil. While the limestone requirement of a soil may not be increased by the use of fertilizer, it may be very desir- able to lime the soil in many cases to get the full benefit of the fertilizer. TUSCQLA PUTS ON EXHIBIT AT STATE FAIR. USCOLA county grains and other farm products arranged in a most attractive exhibit will be shown at the State Fair this year, and also at the Saginaw County Fair the week follow- ing. First honors for grain displays of a certain class were won at Detroit, Saginaw and local fairs last year by Tuscola farmers. The work of arranging the various selected grains which have been pro- cured from leading farmers, is being done by Miss Mattie_Graham, secretary of the farm bureau, and Miss Edyth Burl, clerk, both of whom are long ex- perienced in the making of attractive diSplays. The farmers contributing se- lected grains are: Cleveland Neal, Akron; Robert Davis, J. C. Kirk, Jos- eph vDavison, Edward Coler, Wylie Kirk, Fairgrove, on barley and oats; and Findlay Brothers, Watrousville, oats. Exhibits of alfalfa and corn also Will be made.—~M. BULLETIN ON FARMERS’ TOURS. FIELD representative of the State’s Relation Service of the United States Department of Agricul- ture has made a study of various farm- er tours in Michigan and Wisconsin and will prepare a bulletin giving his findings as to the educational value of these projects. He reports that he was especially impressed with the sixth an- nual tour of the Michigan Horticultur- al Society, which was completed on August 3. ‘ Often Orchards are Illy Prepared for the Extremes of Winter Weather Be- cause the Owner Continued Cultivating too Late in the Summer. 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Ten Superior Features Unbreakable knife wheel, center-shear cu t, 'ple feed rollers, no vibration, “life- time" channel steel frame, re- /.-' versible sheer bar, and other features are explained in the book. Send your name today. 7 = Kalamazoo Tank 8: Silo Co. , 5‘ Dept. 123 Kalamazoo, Mich. ». 5‘ i L i i . Euer etlevmnn to‘takeaetlve part in ”tad DlnrnfizGaI-aue iand AtuthoElzed Aims. ‘ ’. leein,,etro e nvesmen requ e.’ Simone. £19105: Ave.. Detroit. Mich. : Late Agriculturall'Newsi“ MORE PICRIC ACID FOR MICHIGAN EGOTIATIONS during the. last Livingston, land clearing specialist, with the Washington authorities, have resulted in an increase in Michigan’s allotment of picric acid from 1,250,000 to 1,648,000 pounds, according to word rreceived from Mr. Livingston’s head- quarters at Marquette. This entire allotment must be taken by Jan. 1, 1923, otherwise it will be distributed to those states which can absorb it. Orders for Michigan’s quota are be- ing rapidly received, Mr. Livingston states. To date 88,000 pounds of the explosive have been ordered and twenty cars are expected to be shipped within the next ten days. The counties which have already placed orders are Cheboygan, Otsego, Wexl‘ord, Missaukee, Manistee, Mason and Delta. Prompt shipments are possible because a large supply has already been cartridged to provide for fall land clearing—H CHOICE MICHIGAN APPLES BRING HIGH PRICES HILE the quality of choice Michi- gan apples may be well known to people of this state and adjoining states, the question has arisen as to whether it is possible to sell Duchess apples, Michigan grown, for $1 to $1.25 a bushel on the glutted markets of the middle west. Most fruit grow- ers who have a few or a great many Duchess trees in their orchards Will most likely say “No.” But over near the Lake Michigan shore there is one exception. When other growers in fruit centers were selling their beautiful Duchess at 50 to 60 cents per bushel, Otto Welter, manager of a successful fruit ex- change, was getting from $1 to $1.25 mostly the latter figure for his N0. 1 ring packed fruit. ‘ This was not because the fruit from this particular section was any bet- ter or choicer than the same variety grown elsewhere in Michigan. The premium prices were paid because the buyers know from past experience and dealings with Otto Kelter that fruit packed under label of the ex- change is just what the manager says it is. The exchange has a reputation for quality and careful packing, and is selling its output at a. nice profit.— M. SENATE CONSIDERS SUGAR TARIFF T HE sugar tariff schudles have been under discussion in the Senate for several days, with Senator Town- send of Michigan leading the fight for: adequate protection of the beet sugar interests. The beet sugar industry, he asserted, is more closely related to agriculture than most other indus- tries. The struggle on the floor ofmthe Senate, he maintained, is a contest be- tween the great sugar refining inter- ests of the East and that which are absorbing the sugar lands ‘of Cuba and are in control of the sugar output, on one side, and the American sugar beet growers and sugar producers on the other. The Cuban sugar costs much less to produce than does the sugar made in the United States, and according to Senator Townsend, unless there is an , adequate tariff the Cuban sugar ‘Will ultimately supplant our domestic pro- duct. »Cuba. is now producing; annu- ally as much sugar as we consume / few days carried on by L. F.. each year. The only-way to protect - our domestic sugar industry is by an adequate. tariff imposed ‘on Cuban. ~ sugar. When the Senate came to a vote on the sugar. schedules the sugar interest got an increase over the House rate, but not what they asked for. The rate of 2.3 cents a pound , on sugar was adopted by a vote of 37 to 35, making the duty on Cuban sugar 1.84 cents a. pound, a slight increase over the emer- gency tariff. STUDY CAUSES OF GOITRE S is well known, goitre is a. com— mon affliction, particularly of women, in the northern country adja- cent to the Great Lakes. It is now be- lieved that this ailment is due to lack of iodine in the water and is perhaps related to other complicating circum- stances. During the present year, ex- periments in the efficacy of sodium iodide in reducing goitre has been in- vestigated at Marquette and 'Iron Mountain. At Marquette a large num- ber of women students at the Northern State Normal School were subjected to this treatment by Dr. C. P. Drury, city physician. Dr. Drury has now tabulated the results and finds that some seventy-four percent of the cases showed beneficial results from this io— dine treatment. It was found in the preliminary investigation that ninety percent of the young women had en- larged thyroid glands, while thirty- two percent of all school children ex- amined were found to be in this con- dition. The investigations thus far carried on here and elsewhere are deemed by physicians to be so con- clusive that it is recommended that a small portion of sodium iodide or io- dade salt be added to the daily diet of children as a preventive measure and this is now being done in some fam— ilies. It is believed that drinking water in the upper lakes region is insufficiently supplied with iodine in its composition. LEAF HOPPER MAYBE SERIOUS THIS YEAR R. KOTILA, potato disease expert of the Michigan Agricultural College Experiment Station at Chat- ham, Alger County, warns against the reappearance of potato leaf hopper again this season. It has already made its presence known, it is stated. “The injury done by the hopper,” says Mr. Kotila, “at first appears as a slight discoloration at the tip of the leaf, which then extends along the margin, and eventually gives the leaves a curled, burned appearance. It ap- pears late in July and is worse in August and September. The adult leaf hopper is a pale green insect about one-eighth of an inch in length. The adult winters un- der leaves and trash in fence-rows, and in woodlots. When the potatoes appear the adult deposit their eggs thereon. Weather conditions deter— mine the emergence of the leaf hoppers in the spring and the length of their life cycle, says Mr. Kotila. Cold, wet weather in spring slows up the de— velopment ’of the hopper while dry hot weather hastens its activities. Observations at the Chatham Station have shown that the wintering adults appeared on June 10 on this year as against June 22 last year. The cool wet weather of this season'has re- tarded development of the hopper, it has been ascertained, but we are as- sured there is still plenty of opportun- ity for trouble from this source. Experiments at Chatham have shown that the hopper can be repelledand the hopper burn controlled by spray- ing with 4-4—50 Bordeaux mixture. The first application should occur when thepotato plants are three to six inches in‘ height, it is stated: a sec- :and application" should follow a week take-.111 thi DH. _ jsho . tor: twp-week _. .. _ . feeds 0n .the under side .ot"‘the.“lea*£ . which must not fail to receive the mix- ture. A three-neazle apparatus may be used to accomplish this. Under all :con’ditions Bordeaux spraying will benefit potato yields. Exrenslve LIME. TESTS . HE relation of lime to particular soils will be demonstrated in 12 counties of southern Michigan .over a. period of four years through co-opera- tive arrangements between the Michio gan Central railroad, the France Stone Co., the soils department of M. A. C..— county agents, farm bureaus and township supervisors. Announcement has just been made by Dr. ‘M. M. Mc- Cool, head of the M. A. C. soils de- partment. Work on the demonstra- tion projects already has been com- menced. The lime company will furnish 1,- 000 tons of lime from its quarries at Monroe and transportation will be provided by the Michigan Central railroad. In every county it is planned to use a. carload of lime to establish four demonstration projects of about six acres each. These four areas Will be chosen by the county agent or by farm ‘bureau officials to represent the main types of soil in the county. Specialists from the soils depart- ment of the college will supervise the establishment of the pr‘ojects. Vary- ing quantities and qualities of lime will be applied to several different crops, so as to show 'the way to farm- ers in the vicinity who desire to use lime but are not certain concerning its exact place in their scheme of farm management. Commercial fer- tilizers will also be given some con- sideration. Counties in which the demonstra- tions will be made are as follows: Washtenaw, Jackson, Calhoun, Van Buren, Ingham, Barry, Berrien, Oak- land, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Branch and St. Joseph. Establishment of these demenstra- tion projects marks the beginning of one of the most extensive land fer- tility drives ever waged in the state. Other railroads and other commercial lime producers are expected to co- operate in similar campaigns in other sections. This program, according to Dr. lMcCool, is in line with the soil survey which is now beingocarried on. The nine men now making the sur- vey expect to complete five more counties this summer—Kalamazoo. Van Buren, Berrien, Manistee and Ottawa. Field meetings will be held at the project areas as soon as they are un- der way. Dr. McCool plans to em- phasize the practical side of the lime question and to make the utilization of lime an actuality on all Michigan farms which are lacking in it.—H. DRAINA'GE TOUR E are notified that a. drainage tour has been planned by Coun- ty Agent C. M. Kidman, of St. Clair County. The‘» tour will start August 31 on the farm of P. M. Stein, six miles west of Port Huron on the La- peer' Avenue road. From there the tour will proceed to the farm of H. J. Vogt and Sons, Columbus Township, where dinner will be served and a short program will follow. , Clark L. Brody, Secretary~Manager of the State Farm Bureau; H. H. Musselman. pro- fessor of farm mechanics _of the M. A. C. ; C. V. Ballard, assistant county agent leader, and others will give short talks. The tourists will then inspect the’draindge product of Peter Distelrath in China Township, from there will go to'thetfarm of Robert Radike, -thence to North Westbrook‘s farm, near Marine City. Everyone 1. terested in itile‘drainage iseu, “ '3 tour...“ - I 7 ‘ I‘L’L'the surplus wheat 111 the W principal exporting countries be _ suflicientto meet the needs of the importing nations in the next twelve months? The conventional re- mark that “World conditions establish wheat prices,” implies that this ratio between the supply of surplus wheat and the demand for it by importers de- termines the world level of wheat val- ues which sets the price at terminal markets, and then on back to the coun- try elevator, mill or loading station. Under normal conditions the aver age level of wheat prices during the "spring months may be enough higher than during the heavy movement after harvest when much. is Sold direct from the threshing machine, to pay the cost of extra handling, interest, and to cov- er shrinkage in weight, and possibly more. However, when a farmer puts wheat in his bin to hold it for a higher market at a distant date in the hope of large increase in returns, he is put- ting his faith primarily in this “world’s s1tuation " Other factors enter in, of course. A country may over-export in the early part of its crop year, as Argentina did .in 1920, with the result that wheat prices rose high enough to attract im- ports. Or a shortage of box cars may cause artificial scarcity at central mar- kets while, abundance exists in the country, as happened in the United States early in 1920 A wide— spread holding policy such as occurred follow- ing the sharp drop in wheat prices two years ago could have a similar effect » while it lasted. The general drift of commodity values, whether toward a higher or a lower level, is another fac- tor to consider, although it seldom is ‘of great importance within a single crop year. The central question, whether the importing nations .will be able to find enough wheat to supply their needs in the next ten or eleven months is far from simple, and opinions are not unanimous. It involves knowledge of innumerable factors, practically every one of which is an estimate and sub— ject to change upon receipt of later data. It involves the outcome of crops which are still in the lap of Provi—- dence. Final returns are not yet in on our own winter and spring Wheat. Some of the acreage in Canada and in Northern Europe is still subject to damage—by frost if nothing else——and the crops of Argentina and Australia, just emerging from the winter season, and to be harvested from November to Jahuary, must be taken into the reckoning. Finally, the crop now be-. ing planted in Indi will be ripe next April and a part of my surplus from it can reach' Eur ebefore the Euro- pean harvest in 1923 is started. Estimates are at variance as to just how much wheat the importing coun- tries will need. European crop report- ing systems are Woefully inadequate . so that official? estimates have not been made in many important ”countries and those which have been made public lag two to four weeks behind the ac- tual facts which are changing con- stantly With the weather. ‘ The available material as assembled from a variety of sources, including comprehensive private foreign crop re- porte paints to a yield per acre about equal to or Slightly below the average , whereas last year’ s crop was above the - average. _ The less compared with last ‘_ year appears to- be about one bushel he ineEuropean‘states, which us- E‘very Producer 4724/ C072577777er of W fleet W 71/ Be Interested 772 Prof. Gas/er’ 1“ 14727713737: of Crop 4224 Market Com/7770725 a slightly smaller, acreage than last year. These conditions-point to a total yield in the chief importing area of ' 100,000,000 bushels less than that of last year, with a possibility of even greater loss. This means that if all other canditions remain the same, im- port requirements will be increased 100,000,000 bushels over the preceding twelve months. An analysis made by the Depart- rather pessimistic. Europe substitutes rye for wheat and the 3rye acreage is larger than a year ago, both in Europe and North America. Last and most important, is the European pocketbook which may not permit the purchase of all the wheat needed. Germany, Aus- tria, Italy and France all could use large quantities of outside wheat, but their finances are in a deplorable state and are apt to be the limiting factor. Even the Yield of Other Cereals in Out-of-the-way Places Has an on the Wheat Market ‘ ment of Commerce shows that wheat consumption in central and western Europe fell off sharply in the early years of the war but that it increased rather steadily from 1,200,000,000 bush- els in 1917 to 1,850,000,000 bushels in 1921 when it was still about 150,000,000 bushels below the pre-war normal. If another increase in consumption oc- curs in the present year it will neces- sitate a further addition to the amount which must be imported. But there are counter-influences. Or- iental countries which were heavy im- porters last year have better crops and are not expected to take so much this year. ‘ Russia, which has been an im- porter in the last twelve months is ex« pected to take care of its own needs, although recent reports have been Influence Under the circumstances a further in- crease in per capita consumption looks doubtful, especially since the use of substitutes is already being extended. Summarizing the situation, the con- ditions as outlined point to some in- crease in import needs. This may be estimated conservatively at 50,000,000 to 75,000,000 bushels. If the increase indicated above occurs it will mean 700,000,000 to 725,000,00 bushels for the present year. Broomhall appar- ently expects greater limitation, due to financial conditions and places the “effective demand” from importers at, 656,00,000 to 672,000,000 bushels. So much for the demand. To supply it, reliance must be placed in the sur- pluses of the United States, Canada, Argentina, Australia and India, with I22 cool drinking water (unless milk is small amounts also from the Balkans. This year’s crop in the United States and the carry-over of old wheat makes a. total supply about the same as a year ago, so that if domestic consump- tion is not larger than last year there should be about the same amount for export as in the year ending_July '1, 1922, when net exports over imports were approximately 263,000,000 bush- els. But last year’s crop is believed to have been underestimated. Using av- erage domestic disappearance in the last seven or eight years, our export- able surplus from this year’s supply would be only about 215,000,000 bush- els. The latter seems to be the more reasonable figure. Canada has the second largest crap on record, present prospects indicating a yield of about 345,000,000 bushels, which means an exportable surplus of 255,000,000 bushels. So far as Argentina, Australia and India are concerned, it is necessary to assume average crops, since they are now some distance from maturity and even the acreage has not been report- ed upon. Conditions as a whole in those countries are fairly favorable, however, so that the assumption looks - safe. The average crop in India in the last seven years has been about 325,000,000 bushels in round numbers, of which approximately 25,000,000 bushels have, been exported. Argentina has raised 165,000,000 bushels and exported 100,- 000,000 bushels, while the Australian crop has averaged 105,000,000 bushels, with 60,000,00 bushels sold abroad. The combined export surplus, from the five countries for the present year as arrived at in this way amounts to 655,000,000 bushels. In addition, small amounts may be available from Rou- mania and Bulgaria in the Balkan reg- ion. Those countries exported about 6,000,000 bushels last year and reports indicate that they may do better this year. Manchuria and Siberia are ex- pected to furnish some wheat to other Oriental countries. Altogether the ex- portable surpluses from the harvests in the 1922-1923 crop year add up to about 675,000,000 bushels. This is slightly less than the estimated import IMequiIements. If importing countries take the full amount credited to them and export. able surpluses do not exceed the fore- going estimates, then the difference must be made by cutting into the car- ry-over at the end of the crop year. There is always some old wheat on hand in all countries when the new harvest starts. A few producers hang on and there is enough in distributive channels to keep the stream moving. A careful analysis shows that the car- ry-over, or remaining exportable sur- plus on July 1 this year in the five chief exporting countries, was approx- imately 170,000,000 bushels, compared with an average of about 177,000,000 bushels. The figures for this year, how- evei, include an allowance of 25, 000,- 000 bushels in India which has prohib- ited exports and 40, 000,000 bushels in Argentina and Australia which is larg- er than most estimates so that the total carry-over or surplus of old wheat after all may be only 130,000,000 to 140, 000, 000 bushels. If it develops that a further reduction is to be made in the coming year it means a strong sta- tistical situation which should main- tain a fairly satisfactory price level. 0' The body temperature of poultry is way up and an abundance of shade and supplied) is necessary this, weather. : é. . . gress for final consideration. ’ " HQIYSiS' .O 1: ~ e?" The proposal made by Henry "Ford, for the Hebe/opment and operation, off/1e great sealer t/ze government started at Muscle Sboa/s, Alabama as a war measure, T lzis proposal lzas ' secured t/ze: endorse National Grange, ‘I/ze Farmers’ Union, and tbe.Agn'cu/tnra/- Conference called by President sis of tbe proposal was made by ofli‘cia/s of tbe American Farm Bureau Federation .- Section 1. Forms a company with $10,000,000 paid in capital stock, this company to be controlled by Mr. Ford. Comment:—This $10,000,000 paid in capital stock is a guarantee of the ful- fillment of the contract. Section II. Will complete Dam No. 2 at cost and without profit. Section III. Will lease Dam No. 2 for 100 years and pay 4% interest on the cost of completion. For the first six years the interest payment is only $200,000 annually. ‘ \ Section IV.- Will pay annually $35,- 000 for repairs, maintenance and oper- ation of Dam No. 2, its gates and locks. The company to maintain power house and machinery. Section V. Will furnish free 200 horsepower to operate locks. Section VI. Will construct Dam No. 3 at cost and without profit. Section VII. Will lease Dam No. 3 for 100 years and pay 4% interest on entire cost including lands and flowage rights. For the first three years the interest payment is only $160,000 a year. Section VIII. Will pay annually $20,000 for repairs, maintenance and operation of Dam No. 3, its gates and locks. The company will maintain the power house and machinery. Section IX. Will furnish free 100 horsepower for the operation of the locks. Section X. Establishes a sinking fund by the semi-annual payment of $23,373. Comments on Section II to X, Inclusive: Construction——Both dams are to be built at cost and without profit in ac- cordance with specifications of the United States Army Engineers. Coup- led with the lease provisions in which the company agrees to pay 4% inter- est on the cost, this makes an agree- ment that guarantees both quality and economy. The company is to use the prOperty for 100 years and is therefore vitally interested in the quality of the ,work. The company further agrees to pay 4% interest on the cost and the resulting arrangement is exactly oppo- site to the much criticized cost—plus method of construction. Financing of Cost of Dams—No ap- propriation need be required from the Treasury to complete Dam No. 2 and to build Dam No. 3. The proposal agrees to pay 4% interest on the cost. of Constructing both dams and further provnles a sinking fund which if in- vested at 4% will, at the end of the lease period, retire $49,071,935, which is more than will be required to finish Dam No. 2 and build Dam No. 3. These semi-annual payments invested in Farm Loan Bonds at 5% interest will retire at the end of the period $100,868,642. With these provisions a United States bond issue floated at 4% will finance the necessary expenditure without any appropriation from the Treasury, and the interest on the bonds and the retirement of the bonds are both provided for in the proposal. The American Farm Bureau Federa- tion advocates this method of financing the expenditure required. The Lease of the Dams—4The lease for 100 years is justified from the standpoint that at the end of the lease period the development, without recap- ture payments, has all capital charges against it wiped out and from then on the ‘cost of the power is free from all charges save maintenance and depre— ciation. When it is realized that in- terest on capital invested is 80% of, the cost of electric power from a hy- draulic development, the vital import- ‘ 'VV ,‘ance of this method of amortizing the " investment and relieving the power of minterest charges is at once made clear. ‘ ~' i'l’hmust be borne in mind that with the completion of the dams there is , ”1);! 140,000 horsepoweravailable all chemist round. {the generating equip; ment at the two dams is to be 850,000 horsepower. To secure any large amount of this power, the compan must of necessity install large storage reservoirs on the upper river to equal- ize the flow of the river. The chief engineer of Mr. Ford testified that this was their purpose. To do thiswill re- quire the expenditure of many millions additional by Mr. Ford. When the size of the obligation assumed by Mr. Ford in the maintenance and operatiOn of removes the last great obstacle to the successful navigation of the Tennessee River. Unless both dams are built, no navigation at all is provided, and an area as large as England, rich in mineral deposits, remains cut off from water .transportation. Under the Ford plan the Govern- ment secures this permanent naviga- tion improvement free of cost. ‘Power for operating the locks is furnished free and a fund of $55,000 annually 1. 2. 10. 11. Mr. Ford Ofirs at Muse/e Sboa/s, To complete Dam No. 2' and build Dam No.3 at cost, and with- out profit. (For explanation see Sections 2 and 6.) ' To lease the project for 100 years under a plan that will com- plete the project without further Government appropriation. (See Sections 3 and 7.) To amortize the cost of building the dams so that the project is returned to the Government at the end of this lease period freed from interest charges. (See Section 10.) . To pay the Government 4% interest on the cost of completing this project as above, whatever the cost may be. (See Sections 3 and 7.) To pay annually $55,000 for maintenance and depreciation “of locks and dams and furnish power to operate the navigation locks free of cost to the Government throughout the lease per- iod. (See Sections 4 and 8.) . To purchase Nitrate Plant No. 1 and Nitrate Plant No. 2, to- gether with their steam plants, transmission lines, etc., for $5,000,000. (See Section 11.) To maintain Nitrate Plant No. 2 or its equivalent throughout the lease period, ready for immediate use in the manufacture of explosives. (See Section 15—b.) To operate Nitrate Plant No. 2 to its full capacity in the manu- facture of nitrate fertilizers and other commercial fertilizers (other commercial fertilizers are phosphate and potash), using the most economical source of power available. Full capacity is 40,000 tons of fixed nitrogen annually (equivalent to 250,000 tons of Chilean nitrate, which is the amount of Chilean nitrate used annually by farmers in normal times.) (See Section 15.) To market these fertilizers produced at a profit not to exceed 8% on the fair, actual annual cost of production. Products to be marketed, mixed or unmixed, with or without filler, accord- ing t6 demand. (See Section 16.). To commercially research the most advantageous methods of fertilizer manufacture and to adopt such improved methods as are found successful. (See Section 15-a.) tatives of the principal farm To set up a board of 9 voting members, 7 of whom are represen- organizations with the privilege of examining the books, determining whether his cost data are fair, and regulating the price and distribution of fertilizers produced. (See Section 16.) the nitrate plant, the interest pay- ments guaranteed, and the additional investment required to manufacture mixed fertilizer and to build the neces- sary storage reservoirs, is considered, no period of less than 100 years would be reasonable to carry out these obli- gations and to amortize the capital cost.. The crux of the situation does not lie in the length of the lease, but in regulation. The dam remains the property of the people, is subject to regulation, and at the end of the period the capital investment is wiped out and the power freed from all charges save maintenance and depreciation. A low interest rate is also the mov- ing reason why the Government should loan its borrowing capacity to finance the building of power dams. Since interest charges are so important a factor in the cost of hydro—electric power, the lowest interest rate ob- tainable should be utilized in develop- ing our great water power resources. Since these waterpowers are regarded as belonging to the people, the .collec- tive borrowing capacity of the people through their Government should be utilized to finance the development of these pwaterpower resources. This is especially true since it puts no ex—. pense on the Government-nor on the people and greatly reduces the cost of the power developed. " Navigatiom—The completion of Dam “steam Plant. —- etc., , of the Government- for maintenance and operation of the lock and maintenance of the dams is provided. This amount has been ap- proved by the United States Engineers as ample for the purpose. The Ford offer provides a new prin- ciple in the improvement of inland pewer streams, whereby the power de- velopment pays for the navigation im- provement. ~ ' In addition to the navigation feature, Dam No. 3 can undoubtedly be built' more cheaply by. constructing it as workmen and equipment are released ‘from Dam No. 2 than it could be if built separately at a later date. Tieing in of Power—To obtain the fullest possible development of the potential power at Mulcle Shoals Dam No. 2 and Dam No. 3 should be jointly operated and co-ordinated so as to sup- plement one another. Unless both dams. were so operated, one would hardly be justified in making the addi- tional investment in storage reservoirs in the upper river to equalize the flow of the river, as is indicated in the hear- ings is the purpose of Mr. Ford. . Section XI. Purchases (a) Nitrate Plant No. 2, (b) Nitrate .Plant No. 1', (c) Waco Quarr'y, (d) theio'wnership qt . the; Government'in the “Gorgas Section XII; whiaccep? rightstitle“, in. the. Gorgas .. gun I / , ., .. Plfifl‘fmr lent.~ . compounddalenetwll wettest Stung . to. the farmer. . The company; acme ‘ -' , tense mammal-when , ‘ ‘f _ : 3 .epes, power project and Nitrate plants ' 'wbicb is of‘gene-ra/ interest at t/zzs‘tirne'zo/zen it if before Icon- ment of tbe flmerica’n {.de "Bureau Federation, tbe Harding. fT/ze fol/owing analy- tween the Government and the Ala- bama’Power Company and will assume all obligations and? liabilities of the Government under that contract. Section XIII. Agrees to pay $5,000,- 000 for the above property in five pay- ments with 5% interest on deferred ,payments. Section XIV- Waives depreciation on the property and does not require an inventory. ' Comments on Sections XI to XIV, Inclusive: The purchase price of $5,000,000 has been criticized as too low, but when it is understood that the proposal pro- vides for the operation and mainten- ance of the plant at its present capa- city, this sale must be looked at from a different light. (See Section XV.) The purpose for which the Govern- ment built this plant is fully protected by the provision of maintenance and operation of the nitrate plant. The plant is always available in efficient operating condition for the use of the Government in time of war. A low , estimate of depreciation, maintenance . and guarding charges against this property is $2,450,000 a year. This an- nual saving is made for the Govern- ment by the acceptance of the offer. Furthermore, this $5,000,000 payment for the property purchased at Muscle Shoals compares favorably with the price obtained by the Government in disposing of other war-time invest- ments in which when diSposed of the Government lost all equity ,andsxall value for which these properties were built. Old Hickory Powder Plant cost $79,204,000, allowing credit for ma— terials sold or transferred prior to sale, and then sold for $3,505,000, and is lost to the Government for all time. A modification of the original pro- posal has removed complication re- garding the Gorgas Steam Plant, as the proposal now agrees to accept what the Government can tranfer un- der the contract with the Alabama Power Company, thus relieving the Government of all obligations or lia- 'bilities. Section XV. Agrees continuously throughout the lease period to manu- facture nitrogen and other commercial fertilizers using the most economical power. This fertilizer to have a ni- trogen content of at least 40,000 tons of nitrogen. (a) Agrees to research fertilizer production and to employ such im- proved methods as may be found suc- cessful. (b) ' Agrees 'to maintain Nitrate Plant No. 2, or its' equivalent, for ex- plosive manufacture in case of need. Commentz—This sectiOn guarantees the full operation of the nitrate plant in the manufacture of fertilizer. The 40,000 tons of nitrogen that the ter- tilizer will contain is equal to the average annual amount of‘ nitrogen obtained from Chile and used by farm- ers during the five—year. period. just preceding 1914—that is, it is equivalent to 250,000 tons of nitrateof soda. The company agrees to make “other com- mercial fertilizers” and to , supply “mixed or unmixed” goods according to the market demands. The phos- phate fields of Tennessee are practical- ly at Muscle Shoals (just 50 miles awe-Y). and to furnish mixed goods phosphate fertilizer must be furnished by the Company. Subdivision (a) - of this paragraph furnishes'the farmers a complete commercial investigation of fertilizer methods With the certain- ty, as testified by Dr. Whitney, Chief of Bureau of Soils,_Depart.ment~ of A311- culture, of establishing the production of highrgrade phdsphate compounds—- as high as 72%“ acid. phosphate equiva- The 1 freight saving-on: such a can ‘ an “Av "”“Mf'wflkms __ o 3' One of the First steps in'a Practical Forestry Program is the Protection of ' - ,Growing Timber from Fire. ‘ The BuSy"-F‘armer’s Page BLIGHT has been found in the bean crops in Saginaw county by Dr. B. S. Bands, United States pathologist in charge of bean disease elimination ’ ‘ work, who spent two days last week with the county agriculturist inspect- ing some of. the largest fields in the county. How extensively the disease has obtained a.foothold in Saginaw county cannot be definitely determined for two or three weeks. The federal 'specialist expects to return about that time to again visit the same fields. ,Because of the .need of research 'work in developing a bean variety that 'will be resistant to diseases, and be- cause Saginaw is near the center of the Michigan bean growing/industry. it is possible that the federal govern- ment may reestablish a laboratory in the city under the supervision of Dr. Bands—M. ROUND-UP AT CHATHAM. HE fourth annual round-up of Up per Peninsula farmers is taking place this week at the Michigan Agri~ cultural College’s Upper Peninsula Ex- periment Station at Chatham, Alger county. The first day was devoted to meetings of county agents and home demonstration. agents and other ofli- cials associated with the AgriCultural College’s extension work in northern Michigan. The live stock and poultry judging contests for boys and girls ,was held on Friday. MILK Pnooucsns ORGANIZE. ' .HEi milk producers of Marinette County, Wisconsin, and Menominee - county, Michigan, have formed a joint association for the purpose of making better terms with distributors of the Twin Cities,’ terms that will enable farmers to provide a high-grade qual- ity of milk. It is stated that the pres- , ent rate of $2.37 per hundred pounds now paid entails a loss of one cent per quart. The farmers ask a profit of at least one cent per quart and therefore demand that the price of milk be fixed at, one and one-half times the running wholesale price as determined on the butter-fat basis. It is shown that sim- ilar arrangements have been made in other neighboring cities 'of Wisconsin and that retail prices have not had to be advanced there—Chase. JERSEY BREEDERS MEET. HE members of the Michigan Jer- sey Club have arranged to hold their annual summer picnic on the farm of Corwin Trust, near Shelby. The date of the meeting will be August 31, according to County Agent Pickford, of Oceana county. We are informed that state and national speakers will ap- pear on an unusually attractive pro gram. ., MICHIGAN LEADS. HE following paragraph from a re- port made by the Federal Depart- ment of Agriculture indicates the atti- tude of the people of this state toward the eradication of tuberculosis in our ' cattle. “Michigan seems to be leading in the amounts of money appropriated by county authorities to assist the federal government and the state in eradicat- ing the disease. To date the largest appropriation made by any county in the country is the $15,000 fund voted by the county commissioners of Huron county, Michigan. Other' appropria- tions in the state are as follows: Ea- ton county, $8,000; Calhoun county, $9,000; Oceana, $4,000; Clinton, $8,000; Muskegon, $5,000 and Monroe, $5,000. 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O h -l O n I O n I O rla O h Get This Free Book on Manure 0U can save several hundred dollars for yourself each year by studying this book and putting the ideas to work on your farm. They are thor- oughly practical ideas, worked out by the leading farm men in the United States and fully explained and illustrated in this AIS-page book. Your dealer has a copy of this book for you or can get it. If not, drop us a line and we will send it FREE. The Ohio Cultivator Co., ‘ Bellevue, Ohio Because of its handle manure- ut a lowar cost per acre than other ma.- ‘ I '2 . hnomomomomohuomomomomon Wiren You Write to Advertisers Please Say “I Saw Your ‘ Ad. in The Michigan Farmer.” , Cur Serv1ce Alt-way: Gm: Name and Adair“: W/zen Sending Inquirie: Department WHO owns LAKE? a A owns a farm on which there is a. lake, in which the state hatcheries have put fish. It has an outlet, but no inlet Has A complete cOntrol of the lake? Or has the public a right to fish there?———H M. If A owns the bed of the lake (which is the case where it has not meandered) and all in his land, and. the outlet is not a navigable stream, the public has no right to fish there, any statute to the contrary notwith- standing.——Rood. FENCING—DOCTOR BILL‘ Does a large land and lumber com- pany have to fence their share of land connected with a private owner if the private owner fences his share and wants them to fence theirs? If I had a neighbor's horse or cow for winter and was paid to keep it, would I have to pay a doctor bill that incured during that time, or would the owner have to pay me for getting it doctored?—J. R..V Adjoining owners are not required to pay any share of the line fence un' less their lands are enclosed. One who hires another to keep his horse or cow is liable only for such service as he hired—Rood. TELEPHONE CONTRACT I ordered the telephone company to take out my phone. They told me a man would be out the following Mon- day to do it, but no one has ever come. Can the company collect rent for the intervening time? Can they collect rent for time phone was out of order?—L. E. J. The right of the Telephone Com- pany to collect for service depends upon the terms of their contract, which are not given in the question. Presumably they required the sub- scriber to sign the contract at the time the telephone was put in and have a written contract on file—Rood. . RIGHT OF WAY I would like to know a farmer’s right on his half of road, which in- cludes 33 ft. They are putting an elec- tric line past our place and the com- pany claims they can put the line any place they like on this 33 ft. Further- more, they Want the right-of-way of four more feet of my land, and in case I am forced to move my fence back they will be under no further obliga- tion—C. W. A. l The highway can be used to set up poles for any line of communication as one of the purposes of a. road is to enable communication and travel. Nothing out of the highway can be used without condemnation and pay- ment.——-Rood. PLOWING UNDER POTATO TOPS ,\__._. I wish to know if ploughing potato stalks under is correct, as some farm~ ers .say it poisons the land for a. future crop of potatoes. I have about 8 acres of high land, sandy soil, that 'was seeded to red top and clover after an oat crop two years ago. The clover is poor. I wish, to know the best way to improve it.——M. Me. It is a, mistaken idea that the land will be injured by plowing down potato tops. They furnish a limited amount oil vegetable matter and are worth plowing down. However, it is» not a good practice to plant potatoes on the same land two years in succession. It. is better to have a. rotation of crops. Follow potatoes with wheat, cats, or barley and seed to clover. Your .plan is very good for your five acres of sandy land. Give it a good covering of manure, if you‘have the‘ manure, and then use commercial fertilizers. also when you plant the If yOu can get the potatoes , potatées. off early enough, say early in Sep- tember, you can seed to wheat With- out plowing and then seed to clover the following sp'qing. It will improve your chanCes for a crop of wheat also for a good stand of clover to use a. phosphate potash fertilizer on the wheat when you sow it. This sandy soil may need, and probably does need, lime. This should be applied at time of harrow- ing the land for wheat after the pota- toes have been harvested. DESTROY‘IN-G WILD MORNING—l GLORY How can I get rid of wild morning glory? Also what causes mould on cloxifr while still uncut in the field?— You can get rid of wild morning glories the same way as any other plant that grows. .Hoe them up. Give clean cultivation, practice a, three or fOur-year rotation and give the hoed crop in the rotation thorough cultiva- tion. If the hoed crop is kept free from’all weeds or obnoxious plants, this system of farming will take care of all weeds, etc., so they will not in- terfere with the crops grown. A small patch of morning glories can easily be taken care of with a. hoe, a larger one with horse tools. The mildew on clover is something new in this state; in fact, this is about the first it has appeared in the central west. No one knows how much it will injure the clover, ‘ but those familiar with it in other sections do not apprehend that it will cause any great amount of damage. FLAKY SUBSTANCE IN MILK We have two Guernsey cows, fair milkers and produce about 4% butter fat. Both cows have been tested for tb. by county tester and declared O. K. When straining the milk nothing shows on the strainer but foam from fast milking. The cream is skimmed each day and placed in a jar to ripen. We churn about twice a week. When‘ Qwashing and working the butter we find a light flaky substance somewhat like the butter, but not so yellow, floating in the water, which quite readily separates itself from the but- ter and finally washes out entirely. There is nothing to be alarmed at in this flaky film that is sometimes observed in milk. Many times this can be seen on milk after it has been separated, and some have thought it was cream, or fat and that the cream separator did not do a good job. But this film is not cream or butter-fat. It is a substance composed, they say, al- most entirely of caseine, which is a. constituent part of milk. It is simply a part of the milk and is perfectly normal and proper. AUTOMOBILES ON HILL Is it the law, or is it customary, when two automobiles meet on a hill, on a single track road, for the one to stOp at the top and give the one com- ing up the right- -of-way? In the event of two autos meeting on a hill, the one coming down getting in a rut, and rubbed close enough to bend and dent the front fender of the up- coming auto. Would the down- going driver be liable to any damage, other than to have fender straightened?—Sub- ; scriber. It, would be a matter of courtesy for the automobile at the top of'the hill' to stop and give the one 'coming up the right of way. There is no liability except in case of negligence, and then only for the actual damage done.— Rood. But this I say, be which soweth sparingly shall also reap sparinglys and he which soweth beautifully shell _ also reap beautifully —'—oII Corinthians. ' .. Fertilized wheat is better able to go through the winter and resist insect pests and diseases The map below gives planting dates recommended by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture to avoid the Hessian fly. Late-sown Wheat, particularly, requires Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers to put it in shape to go through the winter Swift’s Red Steer Ferti- lizers develop a strong root system and heavy top growth which helps In the spring the heavy top growth develops into numerous tillers. Swift’s the Wheat plants to resist ~ damage by heaving and winter killing OST farmers follow the advice of . theirstate .. Experiment Station and the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture and sow their wheat late to avoid the Hessian fly. ’ . ' To get a good stand of wheat it is necessary to make sufficient fall growth to carry the plant through the winter. ’ ' _ Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers furnish available plant food- to make sufficient fall growth and a vigorous spring growth that is better able to resist insect pests and plant diseases. Fertilizers that are made right For over fifty years Swift 8; Com» pany has steadily maintained the reputation of making each Swift product the best of its kind. This reputation stands back of every bag of Swift’s Red Steer Ferti- ". VIA / lizers. ::‘ ‘ “$33: The kind and amount of each ' plant food uSed is based on practi- Eal field results and scientific in- vestigations. The red steer on the bag is your guarantee of highest ' possible quality. A Feed each. plant The use of modern mixing and grinding machinery insures Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers being thor- oughly mixed. Huge storage facil- _ Dealers: Above is reproduced the well-known Swift Red Steer Fertilizer bag. It is a inark of dependable fertilizers. We have a worth-while agency proposition to ofi'er in territories where we are not represented. Write for details L. Red Steer Fertilizers sup- ply the plant food which enables each of these tillers to bear a sound, well—filled head of wheat ities enable us to cure and ship fertilizers in per- fect drilling condition. Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers are uniformly mixed and thoroughly cured. They distribute uniformly, assuring each plant its proper proportion of plant food. The well-fed plant makes extra tillers. Extra tillers mean extra heads per plant—extra bushels per acre and extra profits. Buy Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers now Experiments conducted by expero iment stations of the leading win- ter wheat states show an average increase of 80 extra bushels of better quality wheat for each ton of fertilizer used. You play safe when you buy Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers. ‘On most soils use Swift’s Champion Wheat and Corn Grower, 2-12-2, applying from 200 to 400 pounds per acre, to get the largest yields of best quality wheat and to help get a good clover catch. 0n soils rich in available nitrogen and potash, see the local Swift dealer regarding the best brand to use. Buy brands containing 14% or more plant food. The cost. of freight, labor, bags, etc. is the same per ton regardless of the plant food content, just as your labor, interest on investment, taxes, etc., is the same whether you grow 15 bushels or 30 bushels of wheat per acre. Buy from our local dealer or write us. Swift 8:; Company , DEPARTMENT 47 Fertilizer Works Hammond, Ind. T-' KP‘AHY s T 0 U s E _§T HE M___ £41}— :el'a ; :i‘v'. T 5 .ur- ,, «.2: a Profit- Maker with Roller Bearings and a Much Lower Price“ HEN the new-design International Manure Spreader came on the market in large numbers about two years ago, it immediately met with such an enthusiastic demand that dealers could not begin to fill orders. ,This machine marked a great advance in good spreader building and the farm public was quick to realize it. Stop at the McCormick- Deering dealer’s store and find out the reason for this pronounced success. Study in detail these great features: 1. Roller bearings at seven points. 2. Power delivered from both wheels. 3. Double ratchet drive with six feed speeds. 4. Short turn front axle; no pole whipping. 5. Rear wheels track with front wheels. 6. Tight bottom. ‘ 7. Two heaters and wide-spread spiral. 8. All-steel main frame. The International Manure Spreader is a wealth producer; it will return extra bushels from the same land; it will return its price over and over and add to your bank account. And its price has been cut down to an attractive low figure. That is another detail you will find to be true in connection with the International at the store of your McCormick- Deering dealer. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY IIIlllllllllfllllllllflllIllllllllilllllllilllllllllllllllllllIIlllllllfllllllllfllllllllllllll OF AMERICA CHICAGO (INCON'ORATID) ( U s A 92 Branch Houses and I 5. 000 Dealers in the United Slates if); M'il“ 1\ . 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Write for Free Book Get the facts about this wonderful ma- chine that enables you to get DOU LE . value from your corn crop. Postal brings it. “Ill. MANUFACTURIIU 00. ”Gill-A . Cedar Rapids, 1.. . 1. SHEEP Sllo FIIIOI' Shropshires am" '3' SORBINE TRADE MARK RleLSPAT OFF that will win at the State Fairs. I have them for sale. A big bunch of yearling rams as usual and priced reasonably. A B Will reduce Inflamed, Strained, Swollen Tendons, Ligamente. KOPE-KON FARMS, S. 1" Wing, Prop.. Coldwater, Mich. or Muscles. Stops the lameness and pain from a Splint, Side Bone or Regiskred Shropshire Sheen. Yearling rams, . FOR SHROPSHIREW yearling rams Bone Spavln. N0 blister, no hair farm 01' "“9 tiom and interesting horse Book 2 R Free. 1" H Russell, Box 41 Wakeman, Ohio menu. Swollen Gla‘nde. Veins or Muscles: ram lambs. ewes and owe Write 0“ 08“ 0n gone and horse can be used. $2. 50 a D“ Boom“ R' 4’ Bum Mmh' “SORB|N_E’ JR" the antiseptic liniment for H A M P S H I R E S no grade may 1&5 eaioCute. Sores. Ulcers. Alleys psi 11. Price 1 b . 1 101111 d mass. .890?“ .1... 111122152th $2.115? {.1113 ARMSTRONG BROS. R. 3. F 1 111 . M1 11 ow 6" e o ‘ bottle at druggisu or delivered. De- SI-[ROPS-HIRE RAMS Come to the scribe your case for epecial instruc- - t 11 Maine Rams, 3,25," ang°mg§fgm brgioggg mankind, red ucea Stmned ,Torn Liga- 1 bottle“ denier: or delivered. "Evidence" free. J, B FRANK, 0212111113: 111d: elllmio. me” 289 Immmmlm F ly—P rec Dates How to Control #23 Hermm Fly for» . By R. H. Pettit, 'HE hessian-fly causes losses of , thousands of dollars to grain growers annually. Each year great numbers of farmers have witnessed the work of this insect and are anxious to know what methods should be’fb‘ilowed to reduce such losses. On. the other hand, however, the mere fact that grain is lodged 91' some heads are broken over should not always be taken to mean that the fly is present. The fly attacks wheat primarily, but also works in winter barley, rye and some grasses. It causes the straw to . lodge just before harvest and also pre- vents the grain heads from filling prop- erly. The work of this insect also re. sults in the death of some of the plants in autumn and winter. Life History and Work‘of the Insect There may be many generations of the hessian-fly, but two of them are of more importance than the others to wheat growers. The fly passes the' winter as a larva inside its puparium (flax-seed), which is tucked in between the leaf-sheaths just above the root. In spring the larvae pupate and finally For F ly-Free Dates See Page [9] lez': Irma produce adults which lay reddish eggs on the leaves of the developing wheat plants. Maggots from these eggs Work down inside the leaf-sheaths, usually above the bottom node, and there;scrape the plant tissue and feed on the juice and scrapings causinga weakening of the straw and interfering with the de- velopment of the head. If several mag— gots are packed closely together their puparia (flax-seeds) may so deform the straw 11s to cause the plant to lodge- when the filling head becomes heavy just before harvest. During summer a varying number of ' generations are produced, and so there may be an abundance of adult winged female flies during the autumn, ready to lay eggs on the leaves of the yo’ung plants. It is the crop of larvae from this crop of eggs that passes the winter in the winter puparia. ,Thispest is at times kept in check by parasites while at other times the parasites fail to con- trol it. The fly thrives at temperatures lower than that required by the para- sites,.and so a cold, wet spring gives the fly a partial immunity from its natural enemies, resulting in a “bad fly year” if the pests'were at all plenti- ful to beginwith. Department of Entomologv oft/1: M. A. C. There comes a time eachyear, usual- ly in September, after which no eggs are laid, and if we can so time our seeding that the‘plants will not be suitable for receiving eggs until after .the flies are through, then we escape the “fly” altogethei. This time is called the “fly- free date” and varies with each season. It is, however, possible to cOm- pute the relative time between differ- ent partsvof the State and to base the time for sowing on the average time observed during a period of 25 years over the entire United States. This study is based on an investigation made . by Dr. A. D. Hopkins, of the U. S. Bu~ reau of Entomology. Following is a calendar setting the dates for the different counties in the Lower Peninsula. It is, of course, im- perfect as yet because no one can fore— cast what the weather is going to be a m nth or so in advance. Furthermore the table deals 'with averages based on the weather of yeats past. It is based on a study of the advance of the season from the South to the North and the dates are determined by the latitude, the longitude, and the altitude. It should, as well, be corrected for char- acter of soil and for the influence of bodies of water. Furthermore, some of our counties vary 11 good deal in alti- tude, and a high altitude hastens the date of seeding. No attempt has been made in this calendar to compute for areas smaller than counties, nor have we tried to allow for the influence of large bodies of water, although Lake Michigmi undoubtedly lengthens out the period during which new seeding may get established and, therefore, makes it safe to delay seeding somewhat beyond the date set. This applies merely to the west coast for a few miles inland. Where the altitude varies considerably in a county, more than one seeding per- iod is indicated, the earlier date for the more elevated part of the county. The elevations given are for the major parts of each county and do not include records of small areas. While we do not have facilities for ascertaining the elevation above sea level of all points in the state, we do have many records and we shall be glad to furnish this information for individ- ual locations on application, so far as we have it. The above comment and the list of fly-free dates for sowing wheat in each county of Michigan, which may be found on page 191 of this issue, are from a circular published by the Michigan experiment station—Eds. Senate Hearing On Filled Milk Review of t/ze I nterertzfig Dzlrcurrz'on [in W hie/z Dairy Represen— z‘az‘z'wr Had M 216‘}! Data 072 T 4p HE filled milk 11111 hearings before the sub-committee of the Senate closed‘ with the friends of the bill hav- ing by far the best of the argument. The sub-committee will report their findings and evidence to the whole committee, which will cause some de- layin reporting it out onto the floor of the Senate. The opponents of the bill based their arguments largely upon the grounds that filled milk was necessary to sup- ply the poor people who could not afford to buy pure milk, either whole or condensed. It .was amply proved by the proponents of the bill that filled milk was being sold in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other states at prac— tically the same price charged for whole or condensed milk, showing that retailers and not the consumers ab- sorbed the additional; profit There- fore it is simply a case where if the manufacture of filled milk is contin- ued unrestricted the dairy industry would be greatly injured, if not ruined, with no benefit to the consumer of milk. An attorney for the filled milk man- ufacturers accused the proponents of the bill with having entered into a trade conspiracy to injure ,a certain manufacturer of filled milk, but when asked by witnesses on the other side to introduce their evidence of a con- spiracy the filled milk lawyers failed to do so. After the filled milk interests had closed their case; Charles W. Holman, ekecutive secretary of the National Milk Producers Federation, pointed out to the committee that no. evidence had been introduced to substantiate,_ ’ éd " ; 189- (Continu Michlgan ‘ Life to Your Tact0r Trade Name MWH Oll ...................... ...................... .111 Work—Both Models ...... 112 ...................... Little Giant A. t B .......... H. — London Model 8, 12-25.. ..H. Co.(1ndiaaa) station. Andrews-Kinkade ............ E. H. Appleton ................... H. Armington .................. H. Aultmnn-Taylor, 22-45 ....... E. H. Aifltman-Tayloi', 30-60 ....... E. H. Ayltmsn-Tsylor, 15-30 ....... E. H. Automotive ................. H. Avery Model 0 .............. H. Avery, 8-10, 12-25. 25-50, 14-28 18-30 40-55 ......... E. H. Avery Track Runner... ...H Bates ................... . . .E. H. gates Steel Mule—All Models g ' Bestfiélilivéi.'ébliIfIfIIfiiE. 11. Best F,Trackleyer 00 .......... E. H. BigF srmer ................. E. H. Big Four, E—B ............... E. H. Biltwell ..................... H. Boring ...................... H. Burnml ..................... E. H. Capitol—All Models ......... E. H. Case, 10-18 and 15-27 ........ H. Case, 22—40 ................. E. H. ................. E. H. Cletrac, 9—10 and 12-20. ... "g. H Common'Sense""'ZIIIIIIIIIIIILH'. ' ote ..................... H. Dart Blue “J" ............... 11;: D11 Hi'ri-ééiihiif.III.‘.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'M.H. Eagle, 12-22 and 10-30 ....... E. H. E- , 2-10 md12-20....... ...H. . 10-32 .................. H. Farm Horse ................. E. H. Fnrquhsr. . . .11. 'F0 uhar. i8-35sud25-50....g. Fldur 01.1.1115; iii-21's.; ' ' .I In: Fli'lour City, 30-50 and 40-70.. ..g g. Fou'r'Wliéél'b'riv'é F1161... """ 311' 11: Friok,12- ................. E. H. Friok. 15-28 ................. B. Good Field .......... . ....... H. Grain Belt .................. B.» Gray ....................... H. GreatWestern........... ....H. Hart-Parr—AIL Models ....... E. H. Heider—Model . . .H. Heider—Model‘ ‘D" ......... Holt Caterpillar. T-35 ........ H. Holt Caterpillar (5T 011..) . ..H. Hoolt Caterpillar (10 T011)u ..... E. H. oltCnterpillnr (15 Ton) ..... EH. Huber Light a: Super Four.. Illinois 2_40811ger Drive. 18-30 and ‘ - ..................... E. H. Indiana 5-10 ................ H. Interlintionnl. 8-10 ........... H. International. 15-30 ...... ....H J. T ..................... '. . .E. H. Keck Gonnennen ............ E. H d. ................... H. .................. 4H. Lsuson, 12-25 and 15-30 ....g: Chart of Recommendations MTrsdila3 Name M012; Oll .................... .................... E. . Minneapolis, 12-25 and 17-30 H. Minneapolis 22-4411ud 35-70 0.E. H. Mo l ...................... H. Mo wk ................... H. . Monarch- Industrial .......... H Nilson Junior 11 Senior ....... H . 0 ....................... H. Oil Gas, 20-42 ............... E. H. Gas, 25-50 ............... E. H . Pmett ..................... H. Peo ' ...................... E. H. PioneerM18-30 and 30-50 ...... E. H. PlowM an .................. H. Porter ...................... H. Port Huron ................. H. Pnirie Dog. 10-18 and 15-30. ..H Quadpull ................... H. Reed ....................... H. Reliable .................... E. H Rex ........................ H. Rumely Oil Pull, 12-20 ....... E. H . Rumely Oil Pull, 10-3 ....... E. H. Rumely Oil Pull, 20-40 ....... E. H. Rumel Oil Pull, 30-00 ....... E. H. Rune “Big Boss, " 20-35 ..... E. H. Rumoll “Giant, " 30-50 ....... E. H. Russell‘ ‘Little Boss, " 15-30.. ..H Russell “Junior " 12-24.. ..H. SamsonAModel M ............ % Shawnee '6—12' 111' {1-18 """ .11.. Shelby elC ............. H. elby el D ............. E. H ................ E. H. Stinson Heavy Duty ......... H. ....................... H. Topp-Stewnrt ............... H Townsen;"'d—I-'All' 11.111. """" .E H 'I‘numpix'.'.'.'.'.If:IIIIZIIIIIIZE'H Trun dear ................... Twin City, 12-20 and. 20-35.. ..H Twin City, 40-05... ..E. H. Twin City. 00-90 ............ E. H. Uncle Sum—All Models ...... H. Vim ............. ' ..... . ..... H Wallis ...................... H Wallis Cub .................. H Waterloo, Bo N ............. estern .................... E H Wheat ...................... E H Whitney .................... E H Wichita ..................... Wilson HI Wisconsin. 10-30 and 22-40.. E. H. Yube BellTreed—All Models H. KEY M. L—Polerlne .Medlin M. H.——Polerlne Medium Heavy. n—mninuu. E. Hr-Polulne Extra Heavy. N. B. For recomnieudations of grades to use in auto- mobiles and trucks consult chart at any Standard Oil blood of the engine is the oil which lubricates it. When you give your tractor correct lubrication, you are adding years of life to the machine. There is no such thing as a second best lubricating oil or grease. There 18 only the right kind and the wrong kind. The right kind not only prolongs the life of the tractor, but gets more poWer out of it, and substantially reduces your fuel and repair bills. The wrong kind means “scored" cylinders, “burned” bearings, and a host of other expensive damages. Repair bills for such dam- ages are simply inexcusable in the light of present scientific knowledge. Us__«_:_ Oolarine THE PERFECT MOTOR OIL I "I"‘HE heart of your tractor is the engine The life Made in Four Grades Seals Pistons Against Loss of Power The correct grade for your tractor is indicated in the chart. Expert chemists working in the modern laboratories of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana have perfected these grades of Polarine after studying the design of the tractor, the type of lubricating system used, and the behavior of the engine both 1n the shop and on the farm. There 15 nothing theoretical about Polarine Oils. They are scientifically correct and practically efficient. They take into account all the mechanical factors; for instance, clearance between the piston and the cylinder wall, method of cooling, lubricating system used, etc. Polarine flows freely between the bearing surfaces, seals pistons against loss of power, leaving no dry. spots which would rub together and score the cylinders. Avail yourself of tested, scientific lubricants recommended by the staff of lubricating engineers of the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) bearing the name Polarine, The Perfect Motor Oil. Consult the chart to the left. Standard Oil Company (Indiana) 910 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago with DUMORITE lave still more money by using the " latest, cheapest blasting methods. F {ring the Charge ' THERE are two methods of firing a dynamite charge: (1) by means of cap and fuse, or (2) by means of elec- tric blasting caps and blasting machine. When the cap and fuse method is used the blaster must remember that the fuse burns at the rate of 32 to 40 seconds per foot, and must allow ample length of fuse to enable him Cartridge Prepared and Ready to Load 2 to retire to a safe point before the explosion. fuse out of the bore hole should be sufficient. When blasting very large stumps, where it is necessary to fire several charges simultaneously under the anchor roots, ' electric blasting caps and an electric blasting machine must be used. The electric method can also be used, of course,_ to fire a single charge. The diagram above illustrates these two methods. Six inches of Dumorite, the new du Pont dynamite. has greatly reduced Tamping and Filling the Hole the cost of clearing land. cost the same as 100‘sticks of 40% dynamite. stick, they have the same strength and Dumorite possesses also the slower heaving power of 20% dynamite, which makes it a better farm explosive than either 40% or 20%. wrder Dumorite from your local dealer and write us {or free 104—page “Farmers’ Handbook of Explosives.’ 135 to 140 sticks of Dumorite Stick for ’ It gives full instructions cov- ering the use of dynamite {or [and cIearing, ditching and tree planting. E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & C0., Inc. McCormick Building - Chicago, Ill. NON-HEADACHE UU p DU Hartley Building Duluth, Minn. “NT NON-FREEZING CITE cIPIIII BRAND PAINTS No better paintmade. Compare our formula with any other. 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Baldwin Mich. Located '75 miles north of Grand Rapids. Will furnish 2 hogs. Butter and Milk and all the garden stufl' he can raise for himself. State nationality and wages expected, must be a worker and furnish referr ences, also state how man are arein fanny. Address H. W. LEVERENTZ, 61 ether Stu Chicago, Ill. Experienced married dalrymsn with $1000,>to When Writing to Advertisers. \ milled. k I: run at d ..L was: 'tulrnl‘a ‘eniild. -erltc $303? " 'an "'mh "Francisco ’31P. P. Pope, ' . fl j UGUST is the month for rest and recreation. We have always look- ed forward to August for a breathing spell, for a little relief from the rush and hurry of the planting and the har- vest, and for a chance to build up a. little in preparation for the busy fall season. This busy time begins with the corn cutting and lasts thru the harvest. of the beans, corn and beets, the silo filling, bean threshing, wheat sowing, etc. In fact there will be lit— tle let up until snow flies and winter shuts down for good. The farmer needs a little rest, .a. .change, a. building up of his reserve force and energy, just as much as the city man who works fast and furious in an offi- ce. A little vaca- tion for the man or woman who works hard at any occupation can not be count- ed as time lost. . L o n g continued mental or physi— cal effort tends to pull down one’s vi- tality, to lessen his efficiency, to dull his mentality. In short, to make him “stale on the job.” When one reaches away from it all for a time. Rest at home will not get the best results. He needs to get away from familiar surroundings and forget them, then do something that is pleas- ing, something he wants .,to do. The same kind of vacation will not do for all of us. Some Of us are con- tent to wander off amid the bushes in the huckleberry country and come home laden with the rich fruit, and the delicious sauce and pies that follow thruout the year will serve as a fre- quent reminder of the good time we had. Some of us prefer to just “go fishin’,” or to spend a few days just a. “lazyin” around the borders of some one of our numerous ,little inland lakes _or streams whose waters are so de- lightful at this time of year. I loaned my tent to a couple of the neighbors the other day for this purpose. They were not so particular about the fish but wanted to get away from home and rest and “go fishin.” Some farmers will want to visit‘ the city, and still others will choose to pilot the “Ough- to,” as Hy Syckle calls it, out across the cbuntry and while he bolls along over the smooth roads, watch the rest of the world go by. The form of vacation he may choose is of little consequence just so he gets the rest and change and comes back refreshed and ready to tackle the job again with mind alert and body quick to respond. He will accomplish more in one day than he would in three when he gets what I call “stale on the job.” I recently heard a conversation between two farmers that illustrates the point. It ran thus: “Do you ever get all balled up with your work, when it seems everything needs doing at once and you hardly know which way to turn?” “Oh yes, every once in a while." “What‘do you do then?” “Just hitch 'up and go to town. For- get it for a while and next morning things will not look half so had and first thing you know they will straigh- ten themselves out.” That is what an alert mind does, and the quickest way to clear the mental vision oftentimes is to getventlrely-awey from the work for a time, and enjoy a complete change. Change rather than idle’ne's‘s d Otter . grail-flu. . ) that point it is best for him to get Are You Stale on the Job? ‘ .which adds spice to life and makes it. enjoyable. And while on the subject of vacation, let me add a. word in behalf of the good housewife. Everything I have said here applies to her with equal if not greater force than to the farmer himself. Her work is more monoton- ous, more exacting, more confining than his. It would never do for her to get “stale on the job” or let any- ~ thing on the job get stale so let him not forget to take her along and see that she has .a rest, a change and a. good time. 1 . THE BALDWIN APPLE. URING the severe winter of 1917 to 1918, many Baldwin trees in northern latitudes were seriously in- jured or completely killed out. This winter-injury has been brought home to the growers in the past two or three years thru a decline in their Baldwin plantings and, as a result, the popu- larity of the variety has suffered somewhat in certain apple regions. The Baldwin is entirely too good a. market apple to lose favor with com- mercial growers in general. It is evi- dent, however, that the variety is not adapted to localities where the winter temperatures drop as low as they do in northern New York, and that in such regions varities developed under more severe conditions, such as the Me- Intosh, should be substituted for the Baldwin. Horticulturists at the New York Ex‘ periment Station assert that the Bald- win is an apple of location and that its tendency to winter-kill is probably its most undesirable characteristic. The McIntosh, on the other hand, is adapted to low temperatures;~ but since it is a late fall or early winter apple, it will never compete seriously with the Baldwin on the market, How- ever, Mclntosh can undoubtedly be grown to advantage where the Bald- win is dying out from winter-injury. PUBLIC SPUD 'DIPPING TANK. S 0 far as known the only public potato dipping tank in the United States and possibly in the world is the one located at the farm of Thomas Buell, president of the Michigan Po- tato Growers’ Association, at Elmira. The tank which was erected by the local (Jo-operative Marketing associa- tion was used last spring to dip over four thousand bushels ofseed pota< toes. The erection of this tank was Mr. Buell’s idea. He believes thor- oughly in encouraging growers to ,produce better potatoes, not only by planting certified seed, but also by taking every precaution to keep the seed free from disease. The tank is elevated on a little plat- form so that. the patron can drive closely, set the crate's filled with his seed potatoes into the solution, allow them to remain there thirty minutes and then lift out and place on the drain board. Later they are reloaded and taken back to the farm for plant- mg. From the experience of the'growers in this locality, it would seem that the public dipping tank offers the most economic method of treating seed po- tatoes. It is believed by these practi- cal, and progressive farmers that in only a short time’ this method will be universal throughout the Michigan potato-growing districts, The cost of the tank is small, while it greatly . facilitates the work of treating? end-Q reduces, the amount. variety ' term there is a tendency toilet . the records and accounts slide until a a more convenient season. This usually results in inaccurate book-keeping. We . are Coming to realize the value of de- pendable records; They furnish the basis for geod farm management. These records are worth the time it requires to keep them. It may be a little inconvenient and at times no doubt requires a great deal of exertion to post the books daily. 'However, when the books are closed at the end of the year the farmer will have a feel- ing of satisfaction in their dependabil- ity if he has kept them up regularly. GERMANY NEEDS MEAT. F the present lowered standard of living in Germany is not to decline still further, great quantities of im- ported meats will be necessary to pre- vent Germany’s meat larder from run- ning completely empty. One German company has just signed a contract with Argentine to deliver 50,000 tons of mutton and 60,000 tons of beef an- nually for a period of two years. The meat will be paid for .in German man- ufactured gdods. ‘ LIVINGSTON FARMERS HOLD PICNIC. ULLY twelve hundred people gath- ered in Gregory Grove, near How- ell, to attend the Livingston County Farmers’ Picnic on July 31. A splen- did platform program was preceded by athletic contests covering a wide range of abilities. Country and city folks worked together to make the day a success. SAVING HAND-WORK ON THE SEED CROP. SO far as available farm ,hQIP is con- cerned, we seem to be Just as hard up in this community as during war- time. There seems to be plenty of hands loafing around the local towns but these will not work—and, if they would come out in the country, their skill fould probably show to best ad- vantage with the table fork. So we have to use every means possible to save hand-labor. Our method of hand- ling the mammoth clover seed crop, and June also, when it gets a good growth, may be of interest, and help- ful to some. We take the grain binder, put the canvasses on as for cutting grain, take off the chain that drives the packers and take off one of the packers. The other packer will then drop down out of the way. 'Take off,‘also, the trip that regulates size of bundles. This leaves nothing in the way to stop or shell the seed. The clover will run off in a fine windrow which will not be in the way of the horses or binder on the next round. We find that by cutting in the forenoon, or afternoons, too, when the clover is not bone dry, we shell less seed than by any other meth- od. The binder cuts faster than the mower. The saving in hand-labor comes in the bunching. For this we take one horse on a dump rake, drive him between two windrows, and rake up two rows at once-in as neat piles. ‘as possible—doing this, of course, When the seed is a little damp. Then to turn the seed so as to dry the un- der side we take the rake and go over the seed just the opposite way and tip 1 the piles over. 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Brown & Company , , l Fairchild whirled at a voice by his looked straight into the crooked eyes of Thornton Fairchild’s enemy. ‘The blue-white scar had turn- ,ed almost black now, the eyes were red from swollen, blood-stained veins, the evil, thin, crooked/lips were work- ing in sullen fury. They were prac— tically alone'at the mouth of the mine, Fairchild with a laugh dying on his lips, Rodaine with all, the hate and 'anger and futile malice that a human being'can know typified in his scarred hawklike features. A thin, taloned hand came upward, to double, leaving one bony, curved finger extending in emphasis of the words which streamed ‘from the slit of a mouth: , “Funny, weren’t you? Played your cheap jokes and got away with ’em. ‘But everybody ain’t like them fools!” he pointed to the crowd just rounding the rocks, Harry bobbing in the fore- " ground. “There’s some that remember —and I’m one of ’em. You’ve put overyour fake; you’ve had your laugh; you’veframed it so I’ll be the butt of every numbskull in Ohadi. But just listen to this—just listen to this!” he repeated, the harsh voice taking on a tone that was almost a screech. “There’s another time coming—and that time’s going to be mine!” And before Fairchild could retort, he had turned and was scrambling down the mountain side. That Old-fashioned Dance '1‘ was just as well. Fairchild could harm said nothing that would have helped matters. He could have done nothing that would have damaged them. The cards were still the same; the deck still bore its markings, and the deal was going on without ever a - change, except that now the matter of concealment of enmities had turned to an open, aboveboard proposition. Whether Harry had so intended it or not, he had forced Squint Rodaine to show his hand, and whether Squint realized it, that amounted to some- thing. Fairchild was almost grateful for the fact as he went back into the tunnel, spun the flywheels of ’the gas- oline engines and started them revolv- ing again, that the last of the water might be drained fiom the shaft before the pumps must be returned to their owners. Several hours passed, then Harly re- turned, minus his gorgeous clothing and his diamond ring, dressed in min- ing costume now, with high leather boots into which his trousers were tucked, and carrying a carbide lantern. Dolefully he looked at the vacant fin- ger where once a diamond had spark- led. Then he chuckled. “Sam took it back," he announced. “And I took part of the money and paid it out for rent on these pumps. We can keep ’em as long as we want ’em. It’s only costing about a fourth of what it might of. Drowning’s worth something,” he laughed again. Fair- child joined him, then sobered. “It brought Rodaine out of the bush- es,” he said. “Squint threatened us 'after they’d hauled you down town on the rail.” Harry winked jovially. “Ain’t it just what I expected? It’s better that wye'than to ’ave ’im snoop- in’ around. When I came up to the mine, ’e was right behind me- So I just gave ’im something to get excited about. It wasn’t a minute after I’d thrown a rock and my ’at in there and let out a yell that he came thumping mustached visage of Harry came near- er to the carbide. Harry looked up. “Mother ’Oward almost slapped [it off!” came his rueful answer. “For not telling ’er what I was going to do, and letting ’er think I got drewnded. But ’ow was 1‘ to know?” He went to tinkering with the big chiv wheel then, supported on its heavy timbers, and over which the ca- ble must pass to allow the skip to travel on its rails down the shaft. Fairchild absently examined the en- gines and pumps, supplying water to the radiators and filling an oil chp or ‘two. Then he turned swiftly, voicing that which was uppermost in his mind. “When you were here before, Harry, did you know a Judge Richmond?” “Yeh.” Harry pawed his mustache and made a greasy, black mark on his Farming 176er Agriculture In former years, when men essayed Good Mother Earth to tickle, It was not counted as a “trade" To wield the scythe and sickle. To steer a plow and drive a nag And, with the feet loam-weighted, Plod back and forth behind a “drag” As “Hopping clods," was rated. He counted brawn ahead of brain, The d'oug'hty son of_ Labor Who daily toiled thru sun and ram, As likewise did his neighbor. H’e blindly fought the worms and flies Which yearly were alarming, And, the he took the county prize, His toil was classed as “farming." But, in these days of modern tools And more progressive seeding, We learn our precepts in the schools, And thru constructive reading. A good farm paper fills the need, , And is a potent factor In raising crops from fertile seed, As much so as the tractor. Where formerly we cast aside All scientific data, It now affords us joy and pride To raise a'smooth potato. So, raising live stock, corn and peas, In spite of pest and vulture, Is a “profession,” if you please, And classed as “agriculture.” in, looking around. I was ’iding back of the timbers there. Out ’e went,mut- tering to ’imself, and I—well, I went to Center City and read the papers.” They chuckled together then; it was something to know'that they had not only forced Squint Rodaine to show his enmity openly, but it was some- thing more to make him the instru- ment of helping them with their work. The pumps were going steadily now, and a dirty stream of water was flow- ing down the ditch that had been made at one side of the small tram track. Harry looked down the hole, stared in- tently at nothing, then turned to the rusty hoist. “ ’Ere’s the thing we’ve got to fix up now. This ’ere chiv wheel’s all out of gear.” “What makes your face so red?” Fairchild asked the question as the be- face. “But I don’t think I want to know ’im now." ' ' “Why not,” “ ’E’s mixed up with the Rodaines.” “How much?” “They own ’im—that’s all.” There was silence for a moment. It had been something .which Fairchild had not expected. If the Rodaines owned Judge Richmond, how far did that ownership extend? After a long time, he forced himself to a state- ment. “1 know his daughter.” “You?” Harry straightened. so?” *“She sold me a ticket to a dance,” Fairchild carefully forgot the earlier meeting. “Then we’ve happened to meet several times after that. She said that her father had told her about me—it seems he used to be a friend (4 ,OW AL flCRES—Al’r Inventz‘ve Gemw So/‘ve: flnot/zer Agncu/z‘um/ Prod/em. of my own father. ” Harry nodded.’ . ‘ “80’ e Was. And a good friend. But that was before things ’appened—like they’ve ’appened' in the last ten years. Not [that I know about it of my own knowledge. But Mother ’Oward—she knows a lot.” - “But what’s caused the Change? What—J?” Harry’s intent gaze stopped him. “ ’Ow many times ’ave you seen the girl when she wasn’t with young Ro- daine?” ' “Very few, that’s true.” “And ’ow many times ’ave you seen Judge Richmond?” “I haven’t ever‘seen him.” “You won’t—if Mother ’Oward knows anything. ’E ain’t able to get out. ’E’s sick—apoplexy—a stroke. Rodaine’s taken advantage of it.” “How?” “’Ow does anybody take advantage of somebody that’s sick? ’Ow does anybody get a ’old on a person? :I‘hrough money! Judge Richmond ’ad a lot of it. Then ’e got sick. Rodaine, ’e got ’old of that money. Now Judge Hichmond ’as to ask 'im for every penny he gets—and ’9 does what Ro~ daine says.” “But a judge—” “Judges is just like anybody else when they’re bedridden and only’ arfi their faculties working. The girl, so Mother ’Oward tells me, is about twen- ty now. That made ’er just a little kid, and motherless, when Rodaine got in ’is work. She ain’t got a thing to sye. And, she loves ’er father. Sup- pose,” Harry waved a hand, “that you loved somebody awful strong, and sup- pose that person was under a influ- ence? Suppose it meant ’is ’appiness and ’is ’ealth for you to do like ’e wanted you? Wouldn’t you go with a man?‘ What’s more, if ’e don’t die .pretty soon, you’ll see a wedding!" “You mean—?” “She’ll be Mrs. Maurice Rodaine. She loves ’er father enough to do it— after ’er Will’s broken. And I don’t care ’00 it is; there ain’t a woman in the world that’s got the strength to keep on sayin’ no to a sick father!” Again Robert Fairchild filled an oil cup, again he tinkered about the pumps. Then he straightened. “How are we going to work this mine?” he asked shortly. Harry stared at him. “ ’Ow should I know. You own it!” “I don’t mean that way. ‘We were fifty-fifty from the minute you showed up. There never has been any other thought in my 'mind—” -———By Fran/é R. 1.....- M II (FOLKS AT THE STATE FAIR; fl WILL BE SURPRISED WHEN THEL’SEE. be: DRIVE IN wma THS Lo ON MY 3L K«TIN LIZZIE '1 , . AL ARRIyES AT WE: FAlR‘ r' NOPES [Taser \ \CHICKEN Coopx HEN, an L0 AND IT'S Actuarial-y ~ ITS AN ALUMINUM \J Tb ANY S'Z‘ AN -. n, FAR" Km H‘AL; \‘ G‘R «(STAN-CE!) . HERE'S IT'S F'U LL CAPAch.‘ ‘3 ‘._° ”H” [I'm‘mi' Li“! “H!“ mm .Hl’l' mm all” mg m” . s‘.‘ -, «a -c .. J p , “I hope I will work hard and fight it out day and night for awhile until we can get things going, or are we just going at it by easy stages?” “Suppose,” answered Harry after a communication with his magic mus- tache, “that we go dye and, night"til we get the water out? It won’t be long. Then we’ll ’ave to work togeth- er. You’ll need my vast store of learn- ing and enlightenment!” he grinned. “Good. But the pumping will last through tomorrow night. Can you take the night‘trick?” ' “Sure. But why?” “I want to go to that dance!” Harry whistled. Harry’s big lips spread into a grin. ‘SAnd she’s got. brown eyes!” he chortled to himself. “And she’s got brown ’air, and she’s a wye about ’er. Oh! She’s got a wye about ’er! And I’ll bet she’s going with Maurice Rd ‘ daine! Oh! She’s got a wye about ,er!” “Oh, shut up!” growled Fairchild, but he grinned in schoolboy fashion as he said it. Harry poured half a can of oil upon the bearings of: the chiv wheel with almost loving tenderness. “She’s got a wye about ’er!” he ech- oed. Fairchild suddenly frowned. “Just what do you mean? ‘That she is in love with Rodaine and just—’-’ “ ’Ow should I know? But she’s got a wye about ’er!" “Well,” the firm chin of the other man grew firmer, “it won’t be hard to find Out!” And the next night he started upon his investigations. Nor did he stop to consider that social events had been few and far. between for him, that his dancing had progressed little farther than the simple ablity to move his feet in unison to music. Years of of- fice and home, home and ofiice, had not allowed Robert Fairchild the natural advantages of the usual young man. But he put that aside; he was going to that dance, and he was going to stay there as long as the music sound- ed, or rather as long as the brown eyes, brown hair and laughing lips of Anita Richmond were apparent to him. What’s more, he carried out his reso- lution. The clock turned back with the en- trance to that dance hall. Men were there in the rough mining costumes of other days, with unlighted candles stuck through patent; holders into their hats, and women were there also, dressed as women could dress only in other days of sudden riches, in cos- tumes brought from Denver, bespang- led affairs with the gorgeousness piled on until the things became fantastic instead of the intensely beautiful cre- ations that the original wearers had believed them to be. There was only one idea in the oldenmining days, to buy as much as possible and to put it all on at once. High, Spanish combs surmounted ancient styles of hairdress- ing. Rhinestones glittered in lieu of the real diamonds that once were worn O . by the queens of the mining camps. Dancing girls, newly rich cooks, pov- erty-stricken prospectors’ wives sud- denly beaming with wealth, nine- teenth-century vamps, gambling hall habitues—all were represented among the feminity of Ohadi as they laughed they were and thoroughly enjoyed and giggled at the outlandish costumes themselves. Far at one side, making a. brave ef- fort with the “near” beer'and “almost there” concoctions "of a prohibition buried‘country, was the “old-fashioned bar” with its old-fashioned bartender behind it roaring out his orders and ‘ i , ‘ drinks. with one hand while he i " L ‘J on page 179) Or rather, I hope that you’ll make such a thing possible .for both of us. But I was talking about something else; are we going to JJJJJJJ'JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJIJIJJJJIJJ lllllllllmmmu “a. ii““JJ'JJJJJJJJJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJJJJ » N._J‘.)\. "A ... s\ ‘ .s‘. --- '.-- - .....e. \ v . "J." JJJJ JJJ. 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In a book I read the other day called, “The Little Corner Never Conquered” it told of the wel- come which the king and queen of Belgium received, when they returned to the cities from which they had been shut out all the period of the war. But this is not a monarch being welcomed to the land from which he had fled in war. It is something greater than that. It is the instance of a company of people, led by a man of God, return- ing to rebuild the nation, and once again set the tides of national life flowing. They were coming to “re- build the waste places.” It is signifi- cant that this was a movement that was religious in its origin and nature. they ought to rebuild Jerusalem. A mighty obligation was laid upon them. It was a religious duty. A brand new book lies before me, “Causes and Cures For The .Social Unrest,” (Macmillan, New York.) It is by a western man who has written much on topics of a like nature. He is not a preacher, tion, Dr. R. L. Finney. I mention this because some of the followingquotations might make one think he is a minister. He has a chap- ter called, “The Old Fashioned, Middle- Class Ideals.” It is wholesome and his spiring reading. He believes thorough- ly that the only way to a better form of modern life is by the religion road. “Civilization has been tragically slow in realizing that its foundations are really spiritual. But they are! It is increasingly recognized that the most important thing about a people is their philosophy of life.” The religious life is far more than a mere harmless diversion, a mere plaything with which children can be amused, sons to keep them out of mischief. It is positively socializing in‘a score of different ways. This is emphatically true of the Chrisb inn religion.” The author is honest in his approach to the modern man’s view of life} and especially the view that his son may chance to have: 'of the symptoms of the present chaotic state of things spiritual is that vast; numbers of people are without convic- tions as to .why they should be good. Why keep the Sabbath? Apparently the majority think there is no reason. Why tell the truth? Many intelligent persons contend that the truth is fre- quently a gratuitous nuisance. Why bear hard burdens when they can be shifted? Why be steadfast in con- jugal relations? Why practice self- (dential? Christians must be shown —how social solidarity ruthlessly loads pain, misery, disaster and even death upon the sinner’s innocent associates and successors. People must under- stand that Christianity begins at home. Any minister may well preach ten sermons (if he knows enough sociology) 0n the social functions of the family, the virtues necessary to successful fam- ily life, and the consequences to society of domestic failure. If he is a real prophet of the new religion he will send his hearers home shuddering under their responsibilities and failures, as churchgoers have not shuddered since the days when they were ‘Hair hung and breeze 'shaken over hell’.” T is thus apparent that the modern student of society is convinced that we must begin to be Christians,..ifour nation is to prosper, in fact if it is even to survive. We are: in desperate need religious teaching. When Ezra went forth with his enthusi. astic crusaders, Jerusalem-bound, they Ezra and his compatriots believed that, mind you, he is approfessor of educa- ’ “One . prepared to teach the ancient law, and . to keep the minds of the people toward . God. He says, “And I was strengthen: 3 _ ed according. to the hand of Jehovah gether out of Israel chiefl men to go up J i i with me " As they went toward Palestine, they took no Soldiers with them. When Nehemiah went, he had a military es-r cort. Ezra did not. The circumstances were different. Ezra had expreissly' granted rights from the king, and he felt there was but one thing to do, namely, trust that no harm would be- fall them. of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help'us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken unto the king, saying, “The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him, for good; but his wrath is against all them that forsake him.” -It was right; that Ezra should take no military es. cort. Would it have been wise and right for Washington and the other leaders of revolutionary times to have depended on prayer alone, without us- ing an army? BUT perhaps we have wandered away from the'subject that should most engross us today, that of religious edu- cation. Is the author quoted above correct when he says that many people ' do not have any convictions on right and wrong? That they cannot give reasons why one thing is right and another wrong? Are the young taught the fundamentals? This may be ansé wered emphatically one way or' the other, according to one’s vieWpoint. The great number of churches and Sunday - schools may be pointed to, as evidence that the children of America are thor- oughly taught in the principles of morals and religion. On the other hand we know that wl1ile_the churches are open vast numbers do not go to them. It is stated that something like twenty- six millions of youth rind children re- ceive no religious instruction. This at one time would have caused pious ex- clamations of horror, that people should be so wicked. And such ejacu— lations are in order now—but we know in addition to that, that such untilled soil is the breeding ground of all man- ner of social evil and crime. Many a man is restrained from a serious of. 2 fense against the law, because deeply imbedded in his nature are the princi- ples of right, that were planted there in years past. How shall the younger generation be more thoroughly taught? It is one of the biggest questions be- fore the people. ' It is well to remember that Sunday Schools are to be found in America where atheistic doctrines are diligently taught—there is no God, no Christ, the church was organized to keep the people in subjection anti fear, and all that. We have gone to the extreme of legislating against" even reading' the Bible in the schools, in some states. And as for teaching the Bible systematically, that is out of the question, in the minds of many citizens. But it is to be feared we will reap the whirlwind in years to come. . SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR AUGUST 20 / SUBJECT: ——The Second Return From The Exile. LESSON: —Ezra 7.1 to 8. 36. GOLDEN TEXT:~—.The. hand of our. God is upon all them that seek Him. for good. Ezra 8.22. . NEW ‘FISH [HATCH ERIES. N IronRiver contractor will build the two new fish hatcheries which the State Department of Conservation is erecting at Cherry Creek’near Mar- quette and at Sidnaw. The contract“, price is a little over $8, 000 An Iren- wOod contractOr will erect the third new Upper Peninsula hatchery at Wa- tersmeet. —-'C-ha‘Se. ’ ‘ “For I» Was ashamed to ask . Nine-tenths of American terms, on- A i " cording :0 census rem m . (Continued from page ~‘177) ‘ ’, waved and pulled the‘ trigger of a blank-cartridged revolver with the oth- er. Far‘ther on was ”the roulette wheel, and Fairchild strolled to it, watching the others to catch the drift of the game before he essayed it, playing with pennies where, in the old days, men had gambled away fortunes ;' sur- rounded by a crowd "that laughed and chattered and forgot its bets, around a place where once a “sleeper” might have meant a fortune. The spirit of the old times was abroad. The noise and clatter of a dance caller bellowed forth as he shouted for everybody to grab their “podners one an’ all, do-se- do, promenade th’ hall!” and Fairchild as he watched, saw that his lack of dancing ability would not be a serious handicap. There were many others ‘who did not know the old numbers. And those who did had Worn their hobnailed boots, sufficient td take the spring out of any one’s feet. .The women were doing most of the leading, the men clattered along Somewhere in therear, laughing and shouting and inadvertently kicking one another on the shins. The old times, had come back, boisterously, happily——and every one was living in those days when the hills gushed wealth, and when poverty today might mean riches tomorrow. Again and again Fairchild’s eyes searched the crowds, the multicolored, overdreSSed costumes of the women, the old—fashioned affairs with which many of the men had arrayed them- selves, ranging all the way from high leather boots to frock suits and stove- pipe beaver hats. From one face to another his gaze went; then he turned abstractedly to the long line of tables, with their devotees of keno, and bought a paddle. From far away the drone of the call- er sounded in a. voice familiar, and Fairchild looked upto see the narrow- eyed, scarred face of Squint Rodaine, who was officiating at the wheel. He lost interest in the game; lakadais- ically he placed the buttons on their squares as the numbers were shouted, finally to brush them all aside and de- sert the game. His hatred of the R0« daines had grown to a point where he could enjoy nothing with which they were connected, Where he despised ev- erything with which they had the re- motest aifiliation~excepting of course, one person. 'And as he rose, Fairchild , saw that she was.just entering the dance hall. - Quaint in an old-fashioned costume .which represented more the Civil War days‘than it did those of the boom times of silver mining, she seemed prettier than ever to Robert Fairchild, more girlish, more entrancing. The big eyes appeared bigger now, peeping from the confines of a poke bonnet; the little hands seemed smaller with their half-length gloves and shielded by the enormous peacock feather fan they carried. Only a moment Fairchild hesitated. Maurice Rodaine, attiredin a mauve frock suit and the inevitable accompanying beaver, had stopped to talk to some one at the door. She stood alone, looking about the hall, laughing and nodding—and then she lookedvat him! Fairchild did not wait. From the platform at the end of the big room the fiddles‘ had begun to squeak, and the caller was shouting his announcements. up on the floor. grew louder: “Two more . couples! The caller’s voice couples—two more Grap ye‘ podners l” Féirchild was ' elbowing his way apologizing as he A, couple took its place beside ‘ . the others. Once more the plea of the ' V swiftly forward, . went. caller sounded: ,“.One more.noup1e-——then the dance M ‘ I. i‘ l l lull l Illllld N. .-.n__.,.,..n ”in! v ._._.__.._.- lls ' llllllllllllllll. 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Because we had spent ten years in the south where green things are Gobtainable all'the year, we had acquired the salad habit and had come to believe that there is nothing so desirable or so dainty for an afternoon tea as a well-made salad, .50 We planned a salad garden. We made it much on the plan of the city man’s garden. Along the west side of the woodshed which adjoins the house and extends north and south, We spaded up a spot eight feet by twelve feet, extending lengthwise of the wood house. One end of the spad- ed plot adjoined the back porch. Well rotted cow manure was applied in the fall and another application was given the ground in the spring. In this, as early as the season would permit, we planted in rows about a foot apart, lettuce, icicle radishes, onions, French carrots and a small variety of round- table beet designated as the “Crimson Globe.” These rows ended two feet from the end of the plot and across the end we set five tomato plants. As the garden was an experiment, we were not much concerned over the seed selection. We bought it at the local grocery store but saw to it that we got Michigan-grown seed. The let- t-uce was designated as an early leaf variety and this we sowed quite thick in the two rows adjoining the wood- shed. None of this space received the sun until after the middle of the day and we did not know what the outcome would be. Early it looked rather yel- low and sickly. When we first began to use it, we pulled the plants until those left were two or three inches apart in the row. Care was used in pulling them not to displace those left and as fast as a part of the row was thinned it was given a thorough water- ing. We used the water from the cool- ing tank in which we cooled our milk and applied it after sundown or very early in the morning. As the days lengthened and grew hotter, the let- tuce looked more thrifty. We always picked the lower leaves and the stems constantly lengthened until at present many of them are six or eight inches long recumbent on the ground and still producing lettuce at the tip as fine as in the early Spring, though it is mid- August and we have had almost con- tinuous drouth since the last of May. The radishes were put next the let- tuce. They were carefully thinned and watered after each thinning and as fast as used new seed was sown’ in. We still have fine radishes. Two rows of beets, two of 'carrots and two of onions completed the gar- den. We began pulling the beets and carrots soon after the Fourth of July. They were then about as large as wal- knu‘ts with the outside shell on. We ' still have three or four dozen in the ground. We pulled them all along the row, thinning as they grew larger. or . course, these were never served as a vegetable ”for the, table as. the quantity ' ' ' not permit. *We planted sets A SuccessfulSala ° G By Mary M. gall/m for the first onions and as they were used put in transplanted seedlings. Along the end of the plot we set five tomato plants. The plants were green- house grown and on May 8 were about eight or ten inches high. We cut off all auxiliary stems and trained the main stem to a stake deep set. Every six or eight inches we tied the stem to the stake with a strip of cloth. The 010th does not cut the stem when it is in constant motion during windy days. The tomato plants are now near- ly four feet high and one has thirteen tomatoes at least two and one-half inches across. They are perfectly mamwmwwaw mmmmu K: smooth and show no evidence of rat. The stakes furniSh a fastening for the poultry netting surrounding the plot. On the whole, we feel well satisfied with our experiment. The fact that the plants are shaded part of the time has been a benefit rather than a detri- ment to growth. While the growth has not been so large, the crisp fresh qual- ity has more than offset that. .The vegetables have been near. the house, easy to cultivate and water and quick— ly available when needed. The favor- able results were undOubtedly due to the liberal fertilization and the appli- cation of moisture when needed. A72 dilmctz’w Cracker Edging ' By Helen Combes Busy fingers on the porch on warm afternoons or at the club meeting may make this most interesting-and dec- orative edging for use on towels, pet- ticoats, pillow slips, sheets, linen cov- ers, etc. It is very simple and if it is done with thread of a contrasting color the result is very pleasing. Square Pattern—The squares are cut 1 ‘34 inches in size. They are work- ed round with s c with no ch between, 19 down the sides, 15 across the bot- tom and 5 into the same hole at each bottom corner. At the top (nearest the material), work 1 s 0 into corner r s 0, turn; 5 ch, s1 st into 4th s c in side of square, turn; 8 s 0 into ch;v3 s 0 into top of opening turn; 4 ch, s1 st into middle of 8 s c 4 ch, sl st into 7th st on side, turn; 8 s 0 into first 4, ch, 4 s 0 into 2nd 4 ch, turn; 5 ch, 81 st into middle of 8 s 0 turn; 4 s 0 into 5 ch, p, 4 s 0 into ch, s c into top 14 times, 1 s c in corner, 4 ‘s c repeat. Household Service I have a home—made, three-container fireless cooker which I would like to use more than I do at present. I have soapstones in it for holding the heat, but have not tried to cook anything but cereals, stews and meat. Could you suggest whole meals that can be cook- ed in a home-made cooker, and tell me how vegetables are cooked in it? I would like to go berrying and have my meals cooking during my absence, but I am not sure if anything besides stew can be cooked properly. I have four stone jars of different sizes for which _ ,1 cannot get covers from our local store. Tin covers rust and wooden ones get moldy in our cellar. Could you tell me where or how to get the stoneware covers ?-Mrs. E. G. ‘ If you can successfully cook cereals, stews and meat in your fireless cook- er, I .see no reason why you cannot cook a complete meal successfully. Vegetables must be cooked by plac— ing them in boiling water. and then putting immediately in cooker. The cooking period depends largely upon the. efiiciency of your cooker'and the temperatu’re of the stones. , . Only a few days ago I saw a demon- stration of a, commercial cooker in which the. demssatrator- used. sears ., '- >;.. placing the vegetables into the cooker, she poured hot water over them and then drained, leaving only a slight moisture in the bottom of the con- tainer.‘ ' Puddings may also be cooked suc- cessfully in a fireless cooker. Rice pudding, tapioca, custards are a few simple ones which you may find suc- cgssful. , If' you will write any large depart- ment store, giving them the number of your stone jars, I believe they will be able to furnish you with covers for same. ‘ In a recent issue of the Michigan Farmer I saw the notice, “Let Us Help You,” so I am writing for help. > We are having community meetin‘gs-bnce a month. Of course, w e are all farm- ers, and are pretty busy now to spend . much time on getting up the programs. I thought perhaps you could tell me where I could find something suitable for such entertainments» We could manage some short plays or dialogs. I sent for two speakers but theywerer not » suitable. - Would like“ flflndeome- f thing 5511011: but,.-com$c. , w. ~» 'terlgixi c‘oqkizrg‘uie vegan , . re- s? .\a 1 about steam pressure cookers? The North Dakota Agricultural Col- lege has worked up the idea of plays for such community meetings as yours. They have a long list ‘of plays, and books of directions for arranging the stage, etc. 'Write them. Community Service, 315 Fourth Avenue, New Your City, also makes a specialty of comy munity stunts, games, outdoor plays, pageants, and short dramas. If you Write'to North Dakota, simply address The Little Country Theater, Agricul- tural College, Fargo, Nerth Dakota. Can you giVe me any information What we want is something in a pressure cooker, but cheaper in price than the aluminum ones ofiereddn the depart- ment stores. Do you know if there are any. such cookers made, and if so who makes them ?—C. R. K. Upon investigating we find we can recommend no steam pressure cooker to you, other than those made of cast aluminum. ' “ _ There is a steam pressure cooker put on the market for $20 which can be used only for canning as the metal is boiler plate and gets rusty and can- not be _used for cooking. One gets greater value out of a steam pressure cooker if it-can be used for a two-fold purpose. ‘ V ‘ A SIMPLE APRON. YES, this is a sack apron for it is made of flour or sugar sacks. It is easy to have a good supply of neat, white aprons if you do it thisway. Sugar sacks cost only‘five cents apiece and 'flour saCks about ten cents. Either one‘will make an apron or you can use a square of any kind of goods you. have on hand. It'can be only twenty- seven inches square for a small woman but should be thirty-six inches square for a large One. - Measure down one-half way between A and E and the same distance down the center to G. Then out a strip from an inch above C to B on each side'Cut across again from B to an inch below C, taking ‘out a strip two inches wide at C and pointed at B. Sew the two . pieces, No. 1 and 2 together and finish on the right side with braid, plain stitching or a band. This is a low waist line. - - New fold the goods from -E_tq E. , Trim 011' rounding at top and\ bottom. ‘Make one orotvm small pockets and place as desired. Make, two small strings or ties ‘tg,plac’e' at 33.1 j'Hem'eli " .‘Jn Lo Tulip" ’ L ., around. and, attach strings § nakedness. M; tion of "Present-day Medesty," which called .to mind an old aunt who lived one hundred years ago, and com- mented thus on the behavior of the young folks. of our day: “What makes ’em dew so?” Many old people seem _to think because “we never done so” that the young folks are going to the dogs. As a matter of fact, the majority, ninety-five per cent of our. young ladies -—and we are quite observing—are very comely in dress and .action. But because the five per cent—not including our bathers, who are simply ridiculous—are, or seem to be, inclined to indeconcy, the stigma is applied to all. It is generally understood that a nor- mal person has arms, legs and bos- oms, also an instinct to cover their Then “what makes ’em So?” It is perfectly natural and proper for one to want to be attractive, and when a form of dress, or undress, draws a lot of attention, they conceive the idea they are attractive. Hence the shorter skirts and lower necks. _ The remedy is for the press to cease to comment by picture or word. Young men, and older ones as well, would ig- nore rather than gaze upon and after them. Show the preference you have, or ought to have, for the young ladies who wear clothes and the subject for discussion and object for observation will soon be a thing of the past—A. B. THOSE “ROASTING EARS." ORN is the most satisfactory vege- table to dry and to many cooks, dried corn is far superior to‘ canned. Select only well-deyeloped ears, and prepare immediately after picking. If they are allowed to stand a part of. the sugar is converted into starch and the good flavor is lost. Blanch in boiling water three minutes, then plunge into cold. \ , With a sharp knife cut the kernels off close to the cob, spread corn thinly on platters and dry in moderate oven. Do not try to dry corn in the sun, as the required temperature for drying it prOperly is higher than the sun can give. Turn the corn several times while drying, using a long, thin-bladed knife instead of a spoon. Dry until it rattles. When wanted for use soak over night, or at least four hours, and cook in the same water, seasoning as you would canned corn. To cold pack, select between milk and dough stage. five minutes, plunge ten seconds in cold water, out from cob and pack to within one inch of top of can, allow- ing a teaspoon each of salt and sugar to the quart. Boil four hours. The same directions apply to corn on the cob. Be sure to can corn immediately af- ter picking. Corn allowed to stand ov- er night loses fifty per cent of its sugar. . TRY THIS CAKE RECIPE Chocolate Cream Cake. 1/2 cake unsweetened chocolate. 1,5 cup milk. ' 1 yolk of egg. _2 tablespoons of sugar. ‘ 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix and cook over hot 1 cup sugar. % cup butter. 55cm) milk. 1 eggs. ' 2' cups flour. - ,3 8 teaspoonsflbaking powder. 4 ,10, ”y -' and chocolate mixture ‘- ' *a metastases water. N’,‘.the moulgan Farmer 0! July f 15. . We noticed an article under the cap- » BIancn on the cob . 1 "l Any woman can get a big days' washing finished way before noon by using a power washer operated ‘with WILL YS LIGHT Certified Electric Service. WILL YS LIGHT Certified Electric Service provides clear, pure water continuously for the stock without any labor or wasting a There is a size to fit your needs —-as much or as little power as you may require and terms of payment you can afford. ea b - “'1‘- r: . .335. . / I L‘ ‘ WhyNt Now? You and your family want to enjoy all the good things that the city family enjoys, but a taste of city life is more apt than not to confirm your conviction that, life on the farm makes for greater happiness. You have your automobile—your tractor—~your modern equipped barns and necessary farm machinery to do our work easily and quickly but unless you provide the advantagesof electricxty you are missing the most needed develop ment available to the American farmer today. Sooner or later you are going to realize its vital importance. WILLYS LIGHT Certified Electric Service is now available—the same de- pendable, electric light and power facilities your city neighbor enjoys. With it you can forever discard the fussy, mussy, dangerous oil lamps and lanterns. You can provide at the touch of a button, bright, white, steady light for every room in the home, in the barns and out-buildings and in the yards. And, as important as bright cheery lights, WILLYS LIGHT Certified Electric Service provides power which lightens the labors of mother. She can iron in a cool room with an electrically heated iron. washer and save untold time and drudgery. She can have an electric She can have running water in kitchen and bathroom. It can be used for cleaning, churning and separating, runnin’g _milking machines, turning grindstones and other farm machinery. Why not investigate WILLYS LIGHT Certified Electric Service now? There’s a painstaking, conscientious WILLYS LIGHT dealer—expert near you who will give you ademonstration on your farm without obligation and Free estimate of equipment and installation suited to your requirements. The cost- is amazingly low and easy terms of payment can be arranged to suit you. Write today for illustrated catalog of full particulars. Address Dept. 341. See may: Light Certified Electric Service at your State and County Fair WILLYS LIGHT DIVISION The Electric Auto-Lite Company, Toledo, Ohio. Builders of over 3,000,000 electric lighting systems. [luvs OHONC‘CDAPHS {1ND PFCODDS' Have You a Phonograph in Your Home? , If you haven’t, do you really realize how much genuine enjoyment you would receive from a fine BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPH? Do you know that the The Brunswick Shop offers the same unusual advantages to the resident of the Northern Peninsula as it does to the resident of Detroit? The difference is only. one of distance. WRITE TO US . and we will send you a handsome new book of designs—and will also tell you how simple and easy it is to have the very best music in your home. ' AT THE MICHIGAN STATE FAIR the Brunswick Shop will have it’s customary position—Stop for a fewgld moments and listen to the BRUNSWICK. 127 Grand River East Detro't One Year’s Course in Nursing The Michigan State Shatorium is the first hospital in Miohi to o‘er cohort course in nursing. Under . the new tat. law governing the registration of nur- Lduotos are entitled to mutation as trained lath A . {gunfire inn-toga" marinated the 3 undo - earn. an. onus o no September 1. 1922.» Applyy to Bu rlntendont at ur- ses. M. 3.15.. Rowen. Michigan.” A FineSection of Wheat Land, , y Improved. In Williams County North Dakota: Salton-es in wheat and wh$q 1:6 fine. For melnnd ~ _ ‘ ‘ pole at 89,03 WW mil! . 3.7m g Lansing Conservatory of Musrc Incorporated under Laws of the State of Ml hlgnn. (Formerly Wilde Conservatory, Established 1919). Fourteen Artists Teachers. Sohoolyear 1922,1923 begins September 11. Ask for Oatulrip’ne RANSON E. O S. , Chninnan of Advisory Board Lola Boll. R'eglstrar Hans Wilde. President FARMS & FARM "LANDS 120 acre firm 10:81:19 In. North Eastern Michigan. 31:: oins R R. Station. Half improved. I: . SY-lnn creek and good pasture. to ; Power and Light with the Quiet Knight “its?“ nmutm £3332] FOR SALE “Shannon Mills” A fine Virginia Farm of 560 Acres. “Shannon Mills” is a fine old Country Estate, modernized. Beautiful home, lawns, flowers, etc. 560 acres. Kind soil. Good out-buildings. Farm now in operation. All city conveniences. 75 miles South of Washington. On Rail- way and Highway. Beautiful and pro- ductive property. 8 acre lake. Terms. Descriptive booklet on request. W. P. PATTERSON, Owner, Box 20, Ruther Glen, Va. $1500 Gets Lake View Farm With 1000 Apple Trees Big Fruit income; good profits potatoes. alfalfa. 160 acres on improved road close fine Michigan town; 100 acres loamy tillage, 30-cow pasture. about 800 cords wood; 1000 apple trees. pears. plums. cherries, etc.; fine 2-story ll-room house overlooking lake. l4-cow barn. poultry house: insurance $3500. Forced sale in- cludes horses. implements and crops. $5000. only $1500 cash. easy terms. Details pa e .95 Illus. Catalog 1200 Bargains. FREE. STROU’I‘ ARM AGENCY.814 BO Ford Bldg. Detroit, Mich. 40 Acres; Edge RR Town Horses, 4 Cows, Poultry Vehicles, machinery, rich farming territory. pleasant living conditions; fll loamy tillage, 2 tons apples. gears. plums, cherries; substantial 9-room house. no village _VIew: 46-“. born. 45-“. shed. etc. Owner retivin . $5000 takes all. art cash. PETER SALOWITZ. Zl-lfith Sn. Strout arm Agency, Port Huron. Mich Catalog Free. Will buy 15 to 30 Acres Must be good soil. suitable for corn and small grain. ‘ art timber. Not more than 40 miles Also must he . .ed not be on a main highway. but from ’Detrolt. ! not road must be usable at all season”)! the our. Prefer rolling country with pond or stream. A notation. acreage and price. Apply Box No. . Michigan Farmer. Detroit. _____.___———— , For sale. Not able to farm. will sell my and (am! Good 1: miles from Lansing. . uildings. 122 acres. 8. W. Hempy, owner, B. ’1. Lansing. I“ o AdditionalFumodmoan 19! l_ 1 tools included if taken now' . hay per acre; good pasturer ~.., . y, Gives you ever higher priced plants You’ve been wanting electricity for a long time—but felt that you couldn’t afford it. Here, at last, is an efficient, dependable electric light and power plant that you can afford. It is the simplest, lowest priced plant on the market and will give you ,every comfort and convenience of much higher priced plants. Made in Detroit—in large quan- tities—its remarkably low price --and low operating. cost—- places it within the reach of every farm home in America. Think of it—for only $275 you ances, such as milking machine, stone, etc. men. comfort and convenience of much can have all the clean, safe light you want to use and an abundance of power—for both house'and barn, for running household appli- machine, iron, sweeper, and for pumping water, turning grind- Deaiers’ Opportunity This machine is marketed direct from factory through dealer's to user—no middle- Its low price is making it a wonderful seller. See our exhibit at Michigan State Fair, in Machinery Hall Brevard. Electric Corporation, Detroit, Mich. BREVARD ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER PLANT Two Models l6-volt, for light only ..... .. . . .8225 32-volt, power and light. . . . . .. . . . 275 Let us send you descriptive booklet. Write for it today. cream separator, churn, washing Ask for dealer proposition. early hatched Pullets-— If you want Pullets that will begin to lay It will be necessary to order now: price must be raise . 201 Chase Block, SPECIAL OFFER“ lN PULLETS We have an offer of Pullets that I know you will appreciate. 400 S. C. White Leghorns and 300 S. C. Supe'rior‘English White Leghorns Also limited number of Barred Rocks, Buff and White Orpingtons, S. C. RedsJ These are now nearly 4 months old; large. well grown birds that should begin to lay in four or five weeks from the time you will get them. The Pullets will still be sold at the 3 price, and at this price they are agenuine bargain. Bee price list in our publication, Home- stead Farms for July; or we will send you a. copy. you some of these Leghorns. If you start them in right and if you keep them up to the best, they will give you enough eggs by January 1 to pay for themselves. These 4 months Pullets at the 3 months price are a laying Hens this fall and winter, you should buy some at 5 months the Pullets will be of laying age, when the I am giving you a good chance to buy them now at the 3 months bargain price. We guarantee the Pullets to be entirely satisfactory. Your order will be filled promptly—while the Pullets last State Farms Association . is. A. SEE, There are yet'left of the months in September, or the first of October let us send genuine bargain; if you are planning for of these bir’ 5. Manager . Kalamazoo, Mich. POULTRY Barred Rock Cockerels Parks' 200-egg strain. From stock from Parks' best pedigreed ens. Vigorous, earl hatched birds $3 each. R. .KIRBY, Route 1. ast Lansing. Mich. egg contest winners, eggs from strain Barred ROCkS [yang Preopcrdgmto l290fa. year 82.00 er settin repa y . . cu ar ree. p '3 prawn ASTLING, Constantine. Mich i [ WHI'ITAKER S R. l. RED CHICKS CUT PRICES FOR JULY Grade “A" Both Combs :20 per 100. Grade “8" Rose Comb, Hatches of July 5th and 12th. 815 per 100. July 195b, 814 per 100. July 26th, last hatch. $13 per 100. Single Comb one cent per chick less than Rose Comb. Add one cent per chick on 'all orders for only 25. Michigan’s Greatest Color and Egg Strain. All breeding stock blood tested for white diarrhoea by Dr. H. J. Stafseth of M. A. 0. Order from this adv. tosecure prompt delivery, or write for flee catalog and cullin chart. NTERLA ES FARM, Box 39, Lawrence.Mich_ . dfidfiilflfllfl POSTAGE PAID. 95$ . live arrival guaranteed A Hatch . mghNTH'E EEEIZO ganja m eac or er ree s Every week chicks, 4 breeds ducklings. All Year select and exhibition grades. Catalog free, stamps appre- ciated. Dept. 15, Gambler, 0. NABOB HATCHE RY, . S. C. Black ' Eggs $8.00. Single Comb'Buff Ieghorn Early hatched ckls. Willard Webster, Bath. Mich .S. C. Anconas and ~S.C.White Leghorn yearlingvhens at bargain prices. rite your wants. I M.D. Wyngarden, Zeeland, Mich. J Minorca Hatching Eggs. Our choice strain.settings $1.50; for 50 $3.00: 100 0. J. DEEDRIOK. Vassar, Mich; \' ,‘ 80IdPlJllETSnut This space belongs to Simon Harkema and Sons. Breeders of American—Eng- lish Strain of S. C. W. Leghorns. Chicks, Pullets and Breeding Cockerels in season. Sold out for season of 1922. Simon Harkoma’ and Sons, Holland, Mich. ‘ culling Improves Progeny ENS that are born floaters usually begin by "July to quit their job of egg laying and start moultlng, . taking most of the summer and fall to finish’ the replacement of old feathers with a new cost of plumag}. This is one of the outstanding characteristics 'of the unprofitable hen, and the poul- tryman who keeps close watch of his flock may use it to his advantage in culling out the undesirable birds. But this is not the only dependable indica- tion of what may be expected of the hens in a flock. " » There are several things that the wide-awake poultryman looks for at this season. The low producer, having small demand for the yellow coloring matter manufactured by her body,'puts it into her legs and beak, making them a rich yellow. The busy hen uses the ‘ color in touching up the yolks! of eggs and her legs and beak become pale. These birds with pale legs and beaks may not look so well or so healthy as the others, but they are the ones it pays to keep. In fact, the hen that is most beautiful in summer and fall should always be under suspicion. Other Marks of the Loafer. 0n closer examination it will be found that the loafer has a scaly and shrunken comb, while the busy hen will have a. plump comb of a. bright red color. The hen that has stopped laying Will have her pelvic bones con- siderably contracted and the distance between the bones of the pelvic arch and the lower end of the keel will be materially reduced. She should be an early candidate for the kettle. The heavy layer will show no signs of moulting at this season,,a1though she may have been producing since last fall, but will stick to business until late fall, sometimes rounding out a full year of continuous egg produc- tion. This year-round laying not only means more eggs, but also that a higher price is received for them as a. large proportion of them are laid in winter, late summer and fall when prices are up. The early moulter lays most of her eggs during the flush sea- son. The hen that can keep up pro- duction under the comparatively un- favorable conditions that obtain out- side of the natural breeding season has outstanding vigor and stamina. A Striking Experiment. If the only result were to get rid of the‘poor birds in the present flock, it would pay to study these distinctive characteristics, but it pays even more in the improvement of the flock from year to year that is made possible by the selection of birds having the com- bination of prolificacy and vigor. A convincing demonstration of the im- provement that may be obtained in this way was made at the United States Experiment Farm in recent investiga— tions. The late moulters, selected from a. flock of 100 Rhode Island Reds - in the fall of 1920, laid several more eggs per bird during their second year than the original flock as pullets. They were used as breeders the fol-' lowing spring, and the first Red pullets to begin laying in the fall of 1921 were found to be the offspring of these late- moultlng hens. , Their pallets, in a peribd of seven months, have already averaged about two dozen eggs per bird more than-the original flock. The value of their product wouldbe about $1.04 per bird'more than the value of the eggs from the original flock dur- ing the same time. It is probable that this large margin will be increased even more in the next five months. In the original flock the bulk of the pro- duction was in March and 'April. The wise poultryman will lose no time in culling out these poor» pro- ducers of cheap eggs. He will start this summer building the foundation for a flock of long-distance layers. The birds can be selected'now and next spring, after a short‘rest in the winter, their eggs will produce a high percentage of strong, healthy chicks that are almost certain to make better records in flock production. If good sires are selected the improvement will be surprisingly rapid. REGARDING TUBERCULOSIS. HEN hens become lame in one leg and rapidly emaciate and die it is usually a sign of tuberculosis. Perform a postmortem and note if the > liver is covered. with the spots which are an additional symptom of the dis- ease. There is no cure, but the trouble must be controlled by prevention. Iso-. late any suspected birds as the disease may spread rapidly. If you have a valu- able flock it is always best to consult. a veterinarian and accept his recom- mendations after he has inspected the flock and the premises. . ' WEAK DUCKS. UCKS often become weak and die because their’ration is too con- centrated. Leg weakness in fowls of all kinds is not thoroughly understood and is difficult to treat but can usually be controlled by careful feeding meth- ods and plenty of range. For duck- lings a ”good ration consists of wheat bran and low grade flour- with only about fifteen per cent corn meal. Then add a. good sprinkling of green rye, cut clover and 10 per cent beef scrap and five per cent sand. The sand should be rather coarse. Many ducks receive too much corn meal and do not have a chance to range and exercise enough where the green feed is abund—' ant. Plenty of shade during the heat of the day helps to keep ducks healthy. ——Kirby. ~ Pulle’ts Cockerels Pollots Barred Books From Proven Layers Laying contest Winners. Records 213 to 257. Write for catalogue. G. CABALL' R. fl, Hudsonville; Mich. Now Three Months Old WHITE LEGHORNS AND MOTTLED ANCONAS Also Black Leghorns, Brown Leghorns. But! horns. Black Minorcas, R. O. Barred Ply nth Rooks. White Plymouth Silver Wynn ottes, White WYandottes.‘ WE HAT eggs from Hoganised flocks on free range on separate farms. here our chicks are raised. Sondltor Price List. CRESCENT EGG COMPANY ‘ Alleges: _ . Michigan Militia“ '5an museum?» By 'Dr. 0. H. * 'sunsraoKa AND, HEAT STROKE. GOODldriver is very tender of his 3 . horse in hot weather, for he knows that a very short stretch 'of work while the animal is overheated may be the ruin of it. This is just as true. of hu- man beings. We can’stand a lot of hot weather and a lot of hard work, but there is a limit beyond which we are in very serious danger. Scores of persons die every hot season from sunstroke and heat stroke and almost all of these deaths could have been prevented. . When you investigate such a- case you will find that the man did notfeel quite himself that day, or per- haps he had but recently recovered from an. attack of “flu” or some other weakening disease. But the work was urgent, so he went out and kept at it “until he dropped.” Poor judgment! In sunstroke there is a. severe con- gestion of the brain. The face is red and the skin is burning hot. Thelsuf- ferer should be placed in the nearest shady spot, lying down but with the head raised. Cold water should be applied (ice if it can be obtained) and if the case is very serious it will pay to rush the patient to a hospital where he can have cold baths. 'But it is very important that the patient himself he kept from every exertion. Heat stroke requires very different treatment. The patient is in a condi- tion of shock or collapse. The heart is very feeble. The skin is covered with clammy sweat and the extremi- ties are probably cold. The sufferer must 'be put at absolute rest, lying down in the coolest place available. He ,needs stimulation. The clammy skin must he rubbed; it may be necessary to cover him with a blanket while the stimulation is going on. .If he is able to swallow, stimulants may also be given by the mouth, and instead of cold they should be hot. With both patients rest is very necessary. and with either it is very important that he take time enough for complete re- covery before being again exposed to the hazards of hot weather work. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS We. are writing you in regard to our infant son born with a cleftpalate. He is fifteen weeks old now. His gums and lips are perfect. What informa- tion can you give us in regard to what age he should have an operation done to close his palate. Some surgeons suggested to wait till he is around a year old, others say the sooner the better. He is gaining and doing well. Anxious. Cleft palate should be operated at as early an age as possible. The suc- cess of the operation depends upon getting a good bony frame-work and this is done better early than late. Very good results are obtained but you must not expect the whole thing to be done at once. The surgeon has to do the operation in several stages. It may take four or five operations to get satisfactory results. Please send me a remedy for my feet. I am a 100 lb. woman 32 years old. I wear shoes No. 8,,low heels or no heels. My feet hurt me most all the time, worse in summer. ache in bottom. It seems like the bone is what aches. I have a pair of arch supporters. - They do no good. No internal remedy willhelp such a case. It is a. mechanical defect and can be helped by muscle training and _' by proper bandaging. Your' shoes L should he built up along .the inner. border, you' should walk toeing in~ rather than out, and throwing your weight on the (outer/edge, of the feet. . l A stout bandage of adhesive; plaster - plied" by 3.910%“? who knows ’how' ~ it. “111 ‘be' e helpfulthan arch 31 57/5 f' 113 '.“ . a 71"". ”J, THE oak tree is a living symbol of solidity, eturdiness and dura- bility. . ‘Only after an amazingly long an sturdy existence does it bow to the will of Time. Having read about the marvelous COLTLighting and Cooking Plant, you doubtless have wondered how permanent it is. How long it will continue to shed its incomparably beautiful white light. How long your wife will have that delightful city convenience of cooking, ironing and heating water by Carbide Gas. How simple will be its operation. How economical. How much atten- tion will be required. How often you will have to call for service, replace parts and units. mend and repair. In a word, how will the COLT weather the Test of Time. Let COLT users speak. They know. They speak from experience—long experience. And there are legions of them. Altogether close to a half million farmers and others in rural communities light and cook with this wonderful, non-poisonous Car.- bide Gas. Here are three letters out of scores that testify to the oak- ‘ like durability and sustained per- féction of the COLT. Twenty-four years’ Service, practically no repairs April 28, 1919. J. B. Colt Co., New York City. Gentlemen: - Answering your We: of recent date, will say: We have used your Colt Generator for ‘obout twenty-four years. It is a 200 Well, Sunday night came after we had spent all day in the city of Iron Mountain. The train arrived at 7:25. We hurried on it, and went to the drawing room which Mr. Miller had acquired for us during the night. It was very comfortable in it as there was some kind of a couch by one side and two seats on the other, and we had that whole room all for ourselves. About half past nine we called the porter, as he was to fix up our beds, which could be made out of the seats and couch. We went 'out to another sort of a room while he was fixing it. It did not take him very long before he came and told us that all was ready to get in bed. When we got into our room every- thing was changed. Where there were seats before there were two beds one above the other and where the couch was was also a bed. Albin and I decided to sleep in-the lower berth so Arvid and George had to sleep in the upper. Mr. Miller slept on the couch. We fell asleep very quickly as the swinging of the cars just rocked us to sleep. I don’t know what time I woke up the next morning but it was already light outside as I could see through the window. We-Were then in the country some place in Wisconsin. We all had waked nearly at the same time. Albin and I were just watching the country scenery from our beds. After a while we all four boys got up out of bed and dressed. At 10:05 we left Chicago and arrived in Detroit about half past six. We then took the street car up to the Fair grounds. I registered and was assigned to sleep in tent S. Three other boys were in that tent also. They were from Wayne, Kalamazoo and Arenac counties. . The next morning every boy had to line up and then go and pick paper off This was our work every morning during our stay there. Next . we were lined up and marched to some restaurant for breakfast. ' After breakfast the whole Boys’ School went and visited the different buildings. Our squad visited the Edu- all sorts of agricultural products in the Agricultural building, machinery at the Machinery building and educational and other things done in school at the Educational building. When . it was dinner time we had to line up again and march to the restaurant. We had to do this all the time when we went to our meals or any other place. In the afternoon again our squad visited some more buildings, among- them being the Poultry and Automobile. The next day again we went and visited some more buildings such as the Dairy barn, etc., and that night we went over to the Grand Stand. There ' we saw all sorts of vaudeville stunts, fireworks up in the aeroplanes and drills. The following day we visited the Grand Stand again. The same stunts were performed but there, were also stunts up in the aeroplanes and jump- ing down in parachutes and changing planes, etc. . On Thursday Mr. Miller had his new car at the fair grounds and he, Albin, George, Arvid and I went down to Belle. Isle, which is an island in the Detroit river. Here they had some kind of a zoo where wild animals are kept and we also were in an aquariam. On" Friday morning we started for home, that is, Mr. Miller, Arid, Albin and George and I. We went by the way of Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Iron Mountain, arriving home Sun- day night after traveling nearly 700 miles. - For this wonderful trip I have to thank Mr. Miller, and his wife very strides in its club work. There are now 120 active club members in the . county, ,the work, having been started: after June lst. Holstein calf projects ' predominate, but many sheep, pig, can~ ning and sewing club members are also active. On July 21st, there was a tour of the County in the interest of Boys’ and Girls’ Club work, and the spirit of co- operation between the club members, parents and business men was quite evident. Short stops of thirty minutes each were made in each community: where 'clubs were active, and a demon; st1 ation of some kind was conducted in each place. ' Ho.n D. D. Aitken gave a real edu- cational talk after everybody had par- taken of a real pot luck dinner. Earl J. Cooper, National Club Leader \ for the Holstein Friesian Associafltm ‘ conducted a very interesting demloxisti'a- » tion at one of the stops. Novels Pear- : son, Livestock Club Leader for Michi- gan, and T. L. Bewick, State Club Leader for Wisconsin, each gave a very interesting talk. One of the unique parts of the tour was the welcome administered at each stop. Business men in each town pass- ed out ice cream cones, candy and cigars, and in one community, the girls’ canning club served sandwiches ”with iced tea. There Were as many as thirty-five cars in the tour, the picture showing the wind-up for the day, With one of the club members and his calf in the foreground. Some are still busy eating ice cream furnished by the County Holstein-Friesian Association,—C. L. B, THIS letter box will be where the boys and girls can express their v,iews tell of themselves and things about the farm, or ask advice. The most interesting letters each week will appear here. Address your letters to me. —-Uncle Frank. Dear Uncle Frank: I am hoping that I may become one of your nieces, too. I live on a forty- five—acre farm three miles east of Ionia. I am fifteen years old and will be in the tenth grade next year. We have taken the Michigan Farmer for quite a long time, but I have not paid much attention to the Letter Box, but the more I read it the better I like it. It is very interesting to read about people that live in a different part of your state or country. We have a. dog named Joe and we. just sheared him the other day. Now The Wind Up Of Our Successfull Livingston County Club Tour much and also Mr. Sweeney, the School Commissioner of this county, and Mr. Lawrence, the teacher I had last year, when I was enrolled in the eighth grade. I Now those boys who are in the eighth grade this year ought to try real hard to win that wonderful trip for it sure was grand. CLUB INTEREST IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY HE growth of club.work or the value of club work to the boy and girl cannot be measured alone by the money that is made on the project, but the most important part is getting the young folks ac—' quainted with the business and social necessities of life. Unfortunately, the parents do not see theyalue of this great work which means so much to the future farmer. Usually a few encouraging remarks by one of the community leaders is the “crank" that the club leader uses in getting a club organized. A community’s success depends ei- iirely on the cooperation of the parents. This is, no doubt. one of the reasons that Livingston County has made such he looks very funny. We also have two goslings. Their names are Abra.- ham and Sarah. They go down in the garden and eat Daddy’s carrots and he doesn’t like that very well. With best wishes, your niece, Betty Clement, Ionia., Mich. . .I think Sarah and Abraham had bet- ter look out. " Can’t you educate them to know better? .—__—._ Dearl Uncle Frank: Here I’ve come to join the Boys’ and ' Girls’ Letter-Box in the Michigan Farmer if I may. I am fifteen years old and have me- dium brown hair and brown eyes, and am in the tenth grade. I live on an eighty-acre ‘farm and I like it very much. I want to tell you about a calf which my father present. ed to me Her name is Baby. She is very frolicsome( as all calves" are), and she wants you to play tag or some- , thing or other with her all the time. One night all of us got a good scare. - It was very dark outside and all of the family were reading, when sud- " denly we heard a slow move in the hall that’s connected with our back door. All of us looked toward the back door and saw the knob turning slowly from side to side. We were all frightened, I guess, but; ad walked to the door, an opened. s a: 11 . Somebody had forgotten to put her in the barn so she came to tell us about Itd Don’t you think she is clever? o. I think I am taking up too much time and space, so will close. I hope you will let me come again. Your neice, Elizabeth Stilber, Royal Oak, Mich. -You apparently have an educated calf. Tell us some more of Baby’s tricks. Dear Uncle Frank: I have been reading the Boys’ and Girls’ Department for several months, and find it very interesting. ”I have been living in towns and Cities most of my life. But now we have bought a farm. But, say! I certainly do like farm life. A person has some freedom down on the farm. He can roam around in the forests, fish in'the streams, have the firstand best of ripe fruits. With good wishes to all who try far the contests. Yours truly, John Gry- miurck, Three Oaks, Mich. "I have also had both city and farm I living experience and I thoroughly agree with you that the farm is the best. , . Dear Uncle Frank: I am a farmer girl, eleven years of age. I like to read the Michigan Farm- er Boys’ and.Girls’ page and contests. . We have a forty-acre farm, and for pets I have rabbits, bantam chickens, I and kittens. When ‘thebantam mother left her chicks the little bantam roost- er took care of them at night. They cuddled under him as if he was their mother. I have a mile to go to school and am in the eight grade. Your neice, Leona. R. Rapp, Grand Rapids, Mich. That banty master ought to get a. medal for taking the responsibilities of a wayward mother. . STATE “ . was the Special feature of the girls‘ Cooking club work in South Car- olina last year under the supervisin of 'the extension worker from the United States Department of Agriculture and ‘ the State College of Agriculture. The winner of the staté champion- ship was Pauline McCoy, of the eastern district. She joined the cooking club in February and did not miss a. meet- ing throughout the year. During June and July she kept house and put up “Over two hundred jars of fruit and . A New Contest HIS week we are going to have a contest to test your business ability. To begin with you are each to suppose you have five dollars with which you may do as you wish. For the best little story of not more than one hundred words, entitled “How I would Invest Five Dol- lars,” a prize of one dollar will be awarded to each cf the five best stories. This contest closes August 24. Please address all letters to Uncle Frank, Michi-_ gan Farmer, Detroit, Mich. l vegetables. She was selected as cook- ing-club representative to go to the_an- nual short course at Winthrop. Her prize for biscuit making was a stove. THE FUNNIEST THING I EVER HEARD By Mary Hackley, Mattawan, Mich. A little girl was sitting thinking and. finally she asked her mother, “Mama, did you say papa was: born in Missouri?” “Yes, dear.” “And you were born in Illinois ‘2” “Yes, dear.” ' “And I was born in New York?” “Yes, my dear.” “Well, doesn’t it beat the Dutch how we all got togeher?” ' By Dorothy Baisch, Monroe, Michigan. Tommy had been out playing till he was very tired, and did not feel inclined to say his prayers, but his mother insisted. So Tommy began: “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep— If, prompted his mother. Tommy (sleepily), If he hollers let him go- Ee’ny, meeny, miny, mo. WANT TO CORRESPO‘ND The following boys and girls would like to correspond with other young folks who are interested in this de~ partment: . Mildred Seager, R. 2, Reed City, Mich. . Gladys Shinn, Nirvana, Mich. Effie Stonerock, R. 3, Kalamazoo, Mich. ” Betty Clement, Ionia, Mich. Allene Day, Hartford, Mich. Mable Sanderson, R. 2, Big Rapids, Mich. Rex Ellis, R. 2, Reed City, Mich. Minard Holst, Jenison, Mich. Lyle Patterson, Alto, Mich. Florence Derker, R. 1., Saginaw, Mich. Leah Hatch, Okemos, Mich. Hazel Evans, Alden, Mich. Dorothy Thomas, Box 32, Steiner, Mich. Doris A. Greene, Snover, Mich. Neita Brown, North Star, Mich. Gay Vance, Turner, Mich. Melva Rendel, Britton, Mich. Mayme Rusch, R. 6, Traverse City, Mich. Alida Ann Rigel, Custer, Mich. Ruth Wilson, Belleville, Mich. Nona Smith, Roscommon, Mich. Gertrude Witte, Fremont, Mich. Alice Barr, Dundee, Mich. Georgia ,Brown, R. 3, Hastings Mich. Genevieve Bur-rel], Chebpygan, Mich. Alma Venneman, Ada, Mich, R R. 4; wigggdal'en Thompson, Goetzville, china. . ‘ , .Midland, Mich. Batter-Biscuit Contest” I. . Send for this booklet! It tells how you can make big savings on the cost of your imple= ments. It tells how the Moline Plow Co. Inc., is answering the demand of farmers for years by cutting out the terrific waste in getting implements to the farm. This is the biggest thing which has happened in the imple- ment business for years. Inform yourself. Get ready to make your savings. Send for this beak/ct today! Write Department 4. L- ,-. ' ‘n ‘. .. "- ,. “' L -h - ,.A,/... ‘ [NE a x . " ‘\“.'."“ 2""3-3‘, ; a,» t- .i‘ 'cfi""‘i-:..‘ ‘ r. . c 01. UNIVERSAL TRACTOR Sold on?” Mall/VII PLA N ” Farmers who are buying on ”THE MOLlNE PLAN" are making savings which put implements on their (arms at lowest possible prices. Without question. the MQLINE UNIVERSAL is the greatest tractor value today,.for it takes the place of five horses on an average 160 acre farm, larger and smaller farms in proportion. It furnishes power for all farm purposes, including cultivating. One man operates both the tractor and implements. He rides on the implement seat . ‘ where he always has ridden. with his work in front of him where he can see it. Moline Universal TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS also are low-priced. They include 3-2 bottom plows, double and single disc barrows. grain drills, 2-row cultivators, 6-foot mowers, 8 and 10-foot roller earing binders, etc. “Drag-behind" tractor or horse drawn imple- ments work just as well with the MOLINE UNIVERSAL as with any tractor. Send for Literature on THE MOLINE UNIVERSAL TRACTOR which proves that-— 1. The Cost Today of Farm Power Supplied by the Moline Universal Tractor is less than the Cost of the Power Supplied by the Horse: it Replaces. 2. The Moline Universal Tractor Save: Man Power on the Farm. 3. The Power Supplied by the Moline Universal Tractor i: better than Horse Power. 4. Moline Universal Tractor Power is Cheaper and Better Farm Power than the Power Supplied by Any Other Type of Tractor. If you do not know the nearest Moline Dealer, ask us for his name. MOLINE PLOW COMPANY INC. Reorganized, Refinanced, Powerful/y Capitalized MOHNE ILLINOIS l, Vou Can Matte Money Milling Flour “A ~.‘ i'il u ‘ H “ Ml Self-Contained Roller Flour um Sa th hi fr ' hts h and géeesd i I: 511111 e: on W eat out and flour net profit of over $8000 ” says A. B. Lin Jaz- Kan.; “M profits from the "Mild et” ateni‘. flour a day as any mill can make free book “The Sta of W rful Mill," trial od'er. “margin. 3 ”do o-Amsflcanlllllco a ,l mm... JR...” "°° rural -; One of the best payin and most di ified buai— I [M ES‘ I '0 E " m. _ 3‘ nesscz youfcanget in, N I .» ' “7:“: 01‘ pl] your 0 m DOW‘ ' ' . ;\ ‘9 :5 i a, is flout? millin this Fall. Ask us {or booklet and pnce. ! On a_ comparativelzy small investment, and without any.previous _ milling experience you Double your Profits from crops next year by putting on agricul- Tlie France Stone Co., Toledo, 0. l l 2 , ADDITIONAL PATTERNS can own and run the wonderful ”Midget" Marvel Mill and make good money from the start. deet” Marvel e rat: eight: months I made a Buy Your Fruit Trees At Once [beta- you 1...... I... "who, ,w hum as special Iaw'pm 0.? handsome. vigour.“ path mu. Appla lie name. {Celery City Nurmiey'r/ Box 205. __ Kalamazob: Mich; .1.— \\,\ 1* "grunt-rd hunky and Mn now —'pcy an 5pm.. Wave Inc on but-Jul analog. \Vp.‘ 3729] I '2 for Heaves. Coughs. Distem‘ M I ‘ -. per, Indigestion. Use two ' ‘ ”cans for Beans—if not sat- isfactory. money back. One inborn. Ky. HDDSIER 221755;: FREE , We Jeanette Grist, ,Deerfleld, Mich. ,1 , ,reland Boater. Micki on prices on all paints. We guarantee qual- To try ingot}: home 30 days. Should _ ‘ (h It return atour . . 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Michw foot is about 2% yards. Two separate : - .13: gum. Ill-Mind. Farmer when writing to advertisers patterns, 12c for each pattern. ‘ “Iwodjq—uit,tl1e_duines” I couldn’t have a De Laval Milker- Not one but hundreds of How much wheat, corn or any De Laval Milker users have made other cro would be raised in the this and similar statements, such countryi this! had to be produced as: by hand? ot much. And yet __uthe best investment I ever the annual milk crop is more val- made n uable than any other single farm " , crep. Thenwh milkb hand when —— _“ the most profitable equip- aDe Laval Mifirer wil do thework ment on the farm. —"I wouldn’t sell it for twice the price. ” . - —“makes dairying a pleasure instead of drudgery. ” Strong words, and yet none too strong when on know what a will payfor itself. VSend for com- De Laval Mi ker will really do. plete information. The De Laval Separator C07 NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO I65 Broadway 29 E. Madison St. 61 Beale Si. ‘ \Sooneror later you will use a De Laval ‘ . Milker and Cream Separator better, faster, cheaper and’clean- er, to say nothing of making dairy- ing more pleasant and profitable? You are paying, for a De Laval and not getting it by continuing to milk by hand. Sold on easy terms so that it Wheat Winter Oats and Rye should receive the right kind of fertilization if they are to be profitable under the present trying conditions on the farm. Use a fertilizer containing 3 to 5 % POTASH . and 6% to 8% if these grains are to be followed by grass or clover. There is plenty of Potash in the country... at much lower - prices than last year, and if you insist on getting it, you Will again find that Potash Pays SOIL AND CROP SERVICE, POTASH SYNDICATE, H. A. HUSTON, Mgr. 42 Broadway New York Before You Buy A Silo Compare QualituandPrices The first patent ever issued on a silo was awarded Kalamazoo over 30 years ago. Experience has again proved a seed teacher. ahma ' oo “01;, 3"“ . __ W Silos are the standard of the world today. it Kalamazoo silo 1s a money-maker for you. A poor silo is an. expense. Over 70,000 farmers can testify to Kalamazoo reliability and stability. 4 Our Glazed Tile Silos are built of absolutely moisture proof glazed tile—positively weather tight; Blocks have three dead air spaces—resist heat, cold. moisture. vermin. Need no NHL: _ paint or repairs. Will not warp, decay nor blow down. ‘ ' ' ' ' "'2" ’ Our Wood Stave Silos have stood the test of 30 years:. Air- tight joints, deeply grooved. tongued and splinedn Shipped ready to erect. No nails or screws needed. Both, tile and, wood silos fitted with our famous continuous door frames of heaVy galvanizedsteel. - Kalamazoo Glazed Building Tile has many uses about the farm. It is permanent. everlasting, economical .. construction. Reduces fire risk and insurance. beautifies the farm. There's a difference in, tile. _ he ' = ' book tellsyou how toiudge tile. .Wnte for a copy and our newlow prices today. ~ Kalamazoo Tank & Silo Co.‘ - '~ .- . Dept. 223 Kalamasoo, Mlch. “ ’ z _ Ask us about our Endless Carton, __ ,, g ‘7 When Writing toy-Advertisers Please Mention , ' of the .Kalkaska' Jersey Cattle Club; ‘ . company. kept in; good flesh develop in- creased capacity for milk production and insure improvement in the upgrad- ing of the herd. The production of large yields of milk places a heavy drain upon the physical vitality of a cow, and only by proper feeding can» she continue to produce economically. Pastures during the summer season are bound to decline and despite good management gradually become less nutritivefl To keep~ the cows in good flesh and insure large yields of milk during the late summer and fall months require that the pastures‘be supplemented with other feed. Dairy cows have been bred for milk producing purposes to such an extent that they will sacrifice their own bodies for milk production. Profitable dairy cows, like any delicately made machinery, can not for any length of Keep Cows \In’ Good ’ Flesh 00D dairymen recognize that cows._ this particular dayhe was all in Kal- kaska. While the ladies arranged for the dinner, the men spent the time‘in visiting, and in informal discussions At the beginning of the program hour, Mr. Rosenberg put into a few well chosen words the welcome that had been so evident all the while, and then Mr. Paul Hayward, Secretary of the Club, took ‘charge of the meeting. County Agent Drake spoke upon the “advantages of, pure-bred cattle,” made'a strong plea for the cow-testing association, and pledged his very best efforts to the development of the dairy business in the county. H. E. Denison of the extension de- partment of the college encouraged the people of the county in their effOrts toward building up pure—bred herds. The writer emphasized the value of good blood in the dairy, and the im- portance of breeding pure-bred cat- -, ’ 1mm» time withstand heavy work unless well cared for and supplied with the neces- sary material for replacing the bodily tissues which are constantly wearing out. A large number of dairymen plan to have their cows come fresh in the fall and early winter. With this prac— ties the cows are on pasture when the pasture is on the decline. During the first few months of the gestation per- iod' the cow is not drafted upon for any large amount of nourishment for the coming calf, but as it gradually develops more nutriment is required. Cows several months along in preg- nancy should be well fed to keep up their own bodies and give their unborn .offsprings the necessary food for prop- er development. It is the usual practice among dairy- men to discontinue graining their cows as soon as they stop milking them. If the cows are in good flesh and on good pasture this practice is all right, but if the cows are in low flesh after sev- eral months of heavy milking, it is advisable to keep on with the grain for a time at least. The grain ration assists in balancing up the pasture. Cows kept in good flesh reproduce strong heavy calves at birth and come to their milk in better condition for another year’s work. I do not feel that feeding grain while cows are dry is an unprofitable practice. It pre- pares them for profitable production a little later on. Keep the cows in good flesh at all times and much less trouble will be encountered during the fresh- ening and milking period—Leo C. Rey- nolds. GOOD DAIRY MEETING. A SHORT time ago we received an invitation to address a meeting of dairymen "in Kalkaska County, and planning to visit a number of granges in that part of the state, we accepted the invitation. The meeting .was held at the home of Mr. Douglas Rosenberg, a, very suc- L‘ cessful farmer and a breeder cf Jer- sey cattle. We rode to the Rosenberg Farm in company with the secretary and found a goodly number there al-‘ ready. It was a highly representative ~Prominent farmers from -' nearly every part of the county were there._ County, ‘ ent Drakefis,‘ ina general way dividing himself bet" v. _,. _. - -. The. .Mich‘igan Farmer, _ Careful Breeding Increases Uniformity in the Herd. tie, and of not neglecting to register the young animals as they come along. He discussed the mixing of feeds in proper proportions to insure a bal- anced ration, and emphasized the feed- ing of each cow in the herd according to her performance. He gave illustra- tions of the value of a liberal ration to the good cows during the dry per- iod. After the formal program, all ad- journed to the barnyard and the stable, for a look at a fine herd of Grade Jer- sey cows, twenty-six in all, with some promising calves. Here Mr. Denison ‘gave an unusually strong lecture upon the subject of dairy conformation, il- lustrating with the cows chosen for the purpose. We have listened to .many talks upon this subject, but have never heard one better calculated to give the average dairyman light upon this very important matter. It is not too much to say that Mr. Denison is a real teacher. ‘ - Kalkaska County is waking up to the advantages of pure-bred livestock. AlreadSr there are in the county three Jersey bulls whose-flame have records of over seven hundrd pounds of fat in a year, and there are many excellent cows.. One may find good specimens of the Holstein and Guernsey breeds also; but as the farmers of this county find it necesSary to market their cream instead of selling the milk, the Jersey cow naturally feels right at home. Farmers in the county are taking a lively interest in legumes, and one may see many fine fields of alfalfa and sweet clover, while a considerable acreage of soy beans is in evidence; This ’crop is planted sometimes for hay, again for seed, and, now and then, with corn to be put into the silo. All this. and more’ that we have not the space to tell, points to a prosper- ous future for Kalkaska County, May the dreams of her splendid people of a truly great tomorrow come true—W. 'F. Taylor. - ' - ' BILL has just been introduced into the Canadian House of Pa'rlia- . ment providing for the extension oil the privilege to manufacture. bloomer- garin until August 31, 1923, and to sell until March 1, 1924. Recently- the Canadian government enacted .93 law prohibiting the _rnanufactnre,,{of , i this preduct. Thigjne‘w 12111;on give p" the-oteo_.mek‘6rs ‘ an“ “ operate. T 0 determine accurately how. ex- tensively farmers were using oleo, a survey Was made among the 3,517 members of 127 cow— testing as- sociations in Wisconsin regarding the use of butter substitutes. It was found that when good butter could be ob- tained at 35c to 400 per pound only five families out of the 3,517 were us- ing oleo. The survey was made by A. J. Cramer, state leader in cow-testing work. BOYS TO JUDGE LIVE STOCK. RRANGEMENTS have been made for a stock-judging contest for boys in five counties of the Grand Traverse region. The contest will be held late in August and specialists of the M. A. C. will have the affair in charge. It is expected that at least sixty farm boys will participate. The prize Holstein he1d of the State Hos pital at Traverse City will be one used in the contest. The boys will also judge hogs on the Zimmerman farm, and beef cattle at Sunny Slope Farms. Other herds will be visited during the contest. HALF THE FLOCK. VERY thoughtful farmer who is keeping sheep recognizes that a good ram is really more than half the flock, 'especially where they are used upon grade ewes. It is a poor investment to put money in an inferior ram. In fact, one who is looking for the maximum of results cannot afford to invest in a fair to good ram. What he needs is the best. Increased weight and better quality of lambs have resulted from the cross- ing of pure-bred Southdown rams to Western range ewes at the Wisconsin Experiment Station. Mr. Kleinheinz, who had charge of this work, declares that a high class flock of sheep may be established by securing a high grade of western ewes and mating them to an excellent ram of any of the mutton breeds. In select- ing the ram, he states that a well- developed, low-set and smoothly made MUsclc 'mmarmummmme. be chosen to mate with western ewes in order to correct the rangy type common to that class of sheep. This ‘ makes a comparatively inexpensive way to establish a flock that should give satisfactory results. COMPLAIN OF umusr CHARGES. RODUCERS of live stock through their cooperative organizatiOns charge that unjust, unreasonable and d15criminatory rates are demanded for the sale and purchase of live stock at the more important ' live stock ex- changes of the country at a hearing in Chicago recently. It was represented that live stock commission charges are one hundred per cent higher thap those prevailing in 1905. Other charg< es have been advanced to a pOint far beyond that warranted by the service rendered. The producers contend that the live stock commission business has been over-done and is over~manned. WIDE SPREAD IN HOG VALUES. ECEIPTS of hogs declined about 18 per cent from the record level of the final week in July and prices re- covered. Light hogs again scored an $11 top but the avei age at Chicago in- cluding packing sows is below $9. 50 and the lower grades are selling at lowest prices of the year. ‘ Receipts during August are not like- ly to come up to the July level which were largest for that month of any recent year in addition to carrying more than the usual avoirdupois per. head. But the country still has a lot of packing sows to unload and arrivals will' be far from a famine. In addi- tion, with cheap old corn the new crop of pigs will probably be hurried to market earlier in the fall than usual. It cost $161 to keep a tractor in one Ohio county in 1920, and only $111 in 1921. Operating costs decreased twen- ty-seven per cent in the same period, according to a study just concluded .at the Ohio State University. Build first on paper. It’s cheaper to rub out than to tear out. Shoals (Continued from page 166) section (b) maintains the full purpose for which the Government built this development—namely, adequate dom- estic supply of explosives—and re— lieves the Government of all mainten- ance, depreciation and obsolescence charges. Section XVI. Limits profits on all fertilizer products to 8% of fair, ac— tual annual cost of production. Agrees to and provides a Board of nine, of which seven are farmers nominated by the American Farm Bureau Feder- ation, the National Grangeand the Farmers Educational & Co—operative Union, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Two mem- bers represent the company. There is an advisory member from the Depart- ment of Agriculture. This Board is to determine cost and regulate price to: limit the profit to 81% as above, and shall-have access to books at any rea~ sonable time. This Board also has power to regulate the sale and dis- tribution of fertilizer products. The Federal Trade Commission is given ii- nal power to settle any disagreement that may arise in the Board. Commentz—The farmer is taken into ~ full confidence as to costs, methods of production and distribution, and asked to co-operate in working out the solu- tion of this fertilizer problem. Profits are limited to 8% of fair, actual an- nual cost; and the farmer is to deter- mine what this fair, actual annual cost has been. This section is aguarantee to the‘tarmer of a square deal and. hon- est intent to make cheaper fertilizer. 1n!"- other contention in the face of ‘wma seetmxvm XVI cism from President McDowell in his recent address to the annual conven- ton of the National Fertilizer socia- tion and denounced as a viola on of the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act. Needless to say, the interests he represents have never tested these acts in this respect— namely, a fixed maximum profit, costs open to the consumer, and regulation of distribution by the consumer. Section XVII. Gives Government full right in time of war to use of plant and personnel of the company, and also free access to plant at all times for confidential study and in- spection. Comment:—None. Section XVIII. Provides for nego- tiation only at end of lease period un— der terms to be prescribed by Con- gress. Comment:—Noné. Section XIX.. Provides procedure in case of violation of any of the terms of the contract. Comment z—None. Section XX. Sets out that the pro- posal is submitted in whole and not in part, and upon acceptance is bind- ing upon the United States and upon Mr. Ford, his. heirs, representatives and assigns, and. upon. the company, its successors and. assigns. Contracts, leases, deeds and other instruments to be duly executed and. delivered. Comments—Mr. Ford. inIaddition to the $10, 000 ,000 in Section I obligates not only the company to be created, but also his entire personal and cor-.- porate estate; and 1109 only for his life I but also obligates- his heirs. and am this contract he carries out iaII NEW LOW PRICES I/QICQI'I {£5} 53511661 UH Pennsylvania ACUUM CUP TIRES. Known Pennsylvania Quality Rigidly Maintained A ND N 0 W — REE! A"TON TESTED” TUBE Awith each regular Vacuum Cup Tire purchased Compare these NE W prices with those asked for ORDINARY makes: " 30x3l/ VACUUM CUP CLINCHER VACUUM CUP CLINCHER FABRIC TIRE CORD TIRE $11.95 $13.65 32x4 VACUUM CUP CORD . . . . . . . . . . $29.25 33x4 VACUUM CUP CORD . . . . . . . . . . $30.15 32x41/2 VACUUM CUP CORD. . . . . . . . . $37.70 35x5 VACUUM CUP CORD . . . . . . . . . $49.30 Shipped direct, prepaid, anywhere in the U. S., ifyours is one of the few communi- ties where there is not, as yet, 0 Vacuum Cup Dealer. Send for complete price list. Pennsylvania Rubber Co. of America, Inc; Jeannette, Pa. Cut Ditching and Terracing COST lrlll lot FREE Farm DI cher. Temcfl' Book and Prices and oad Grader M10 0-Day rial. Cuts new dltchuor cleans ditches down tot ft. Builds beat field cameos, dykes, levees. Horu- or tractor. Works In any soil. Grant money- waving loot-y for you now. Do not take chance: on loan of crops. Write. Owen-kn Ditch" I Bud-r £11.. In 515 ' nonunion. K1. 1 Drops the Seed at the Bottom 9 This means a better yield—more profits You ll 9Ct [or you. No seed is wasted—none left . A Year S Wear 01' MW. exposed to birds and wind Every seed. when you buy is laid in the bottom of a packed seed (1 and covered. . amen SUSPENDERS No rubber to rto‘t. Phosphor-gm For YOUR Farm can pay back its cost quickly. If you don' t work your farm yourself. give your men this wonderful drill. Do, even if necessary to discard some other make. They can show you better results. You stop wasting seed and got bigger crops. ‘ Every Seed Is Covered :No other drill can duplicate the work 0! mm Peoria. It works in any coll. ATWATER KENT SCIENTIFIC IGNITION Easily [mulled Automatic and Improves Hand Spark Performance Aanncc Use It for any of the small grains—0t pjeaskgeana V5213. i Can not in- are C 80811 08 catalog andfnll information Arum: Kent Mhzcm ‘ SWIM COMPLETI AND ISTTHCG’ ,- : Small Sm Buckeye Niche! ' mmwmram min v BREWERS" DIRECTORY chm of Copy or Cancellations must reach us » Ten Days before date of publication ‘4 They possess the Marked Degree of Inimitable Quality » They are Distinctly Handsome. They are Osziously High Class The Name Edgar of Dalmeny is an assurance of quality in the world of An- gus cattle just as the name George Henry presupposes excellence in Belgian Draft Horses. The services of our Grand Champion Stallion, George Henry are available. Your Correspondence invited. Wildwood Farms ORION, MICHIGAN . W. E. SORIPPS, Prop. SIDNEY SMITH, Supt. and Inspection are Aberdeen Angus cattle for sale Every- thing sold until fall. Watch for our Registered ad later. Come and ins‘peimt our stock. Inquire of} LBER. Clio Mich. Brookwood Guernseys Birmingham, Mich. ' During the past year. we have completed Ad- vanced Registry with 7 Guernsey Cows—two of which were heifers with their first calves The average butter— -iat production ofthese cows was 650 pounds. and three of them. were leaders of their respective classes £01 the State of Mich. We have for sale a number of good bull calves from these cows and their daughters sired by Rosetta’ s Marshall of Waddington No. 54420 Grand Champion Bull at the Michigan State Fair last year. Our herd is not large. but it is select Visitors ‘are always welcome at the farm Prices are rea- sonable, considering the quality of the stock JOHN ENDICOTT, Proprietor Registered Guernseys Another crop of calves. Choice bull calves $75, their d ecords willI please you. breeding an.I..\rl. WILL AIMS, No. Adams. Mich GUERNSEYS ailiéilitffifnfng‘ii’h‘a of world champions. A. l. cows. Federal inspected. HICKS' GUERNSEY FARM. Saginaw. W.S. Mich GUERNSEYS 8 fine heifers, l Wbull. all DIrefilstered. $400, if sold this month Williamston. M1ch. Gucrnseys tuberculin tested and free from “Onglered contagious abortion for sale. 0 11 Chalmers tit Son.122~l Olivia Ave.. Ann Arbor. Mich: Registered Holsteins It was through the daughters of Flint Maplecrost Boy that Sir Ormsby Skylark Burke Our junior Herd Sir: . produced the Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer, at the Mich igan State Fair this n a class of3 Til? giet won first in Calf Herd, also first in get of in a class of 13. 73611 of either of these great bulls will help the‘ 1n- dividu silty and production of your herd. We have bulls at dairymcn’ 9 prices, and we also have bulls at the breeder’ 11 price, from dams with records up to 38 lbs. of butter in seven days, and l s of butter in one year. 111228113313“: 11 real bull a Maplecrest or an Ormsby, JOHN H. WINN, Inc., ~ Rochester, Mich. The Traverse Herd We have what you want in BULL CALVES, the large, fine growthy type, guaranteed right in every way They are from high producing A. R. O. ancestors Dam' 3 records up to 30 lbs. Write for pedigrees and quotations. stating about age desired. TRAVERSE CITY STATE HOSPITAL TraVerse City, Mich. For Sale King Segis Breeding Bulls of show type that are out of A. R. O. Dams. Grand River Stock Farms J. Spencer, » III E. Maln Si. M JACKSON, MICHIGAN $75 00 Buys A yearling bull ready for light service. The six vulcarest dams of finance“. Wfilmttlglutwr for? oldsyn. Dam has 0 1'69 VOEIIO mos'é‘sn ivALLIN Unlonvll-le, 111.111 Mosul! dheiter and bull calves. rmfigured .u ““1 A 1 Few cows and bull calves. Gombnult’ tan-.111 tonehfwh quicklyrcll'eves paluand your-den cor 1‘"me not be Lawrence-W Cleveland 0 711a Imported liniment \ HEALING and WC) Registered Holstein Bulls M. S. D. Michigan Ono. Wag, Born Nov. 1. 1921. Sire’ s darn 29 lbs. 11111.33 lbs. as aJr.2 year old. H91 6 nearest dams average 28 lbs. M. S D. Michigan Butter Boy Born Oct 27,1922. Sire Veeman Pontiac Lake Side Lad. Dam Thornapple Veeman Pride. A 24 lb. daughter of a proven 25 b sire. Write for fur- ther particulars and price Michigan School for the Deaf. 32 Lb. Bull, $150 Pure bred. registered federally te,sted. Dam. a dau- ghter of King Segis Pontiac 37 lbs. Good individual mostly white. 1 yrs. o.ld uaran _ed healthy and bre e.der Priced to sell quickly; Pe igrec on request. ALBERT G WADE ite Pigeon, Michigan. Flint. Mich. ' ' ' ure- -bred bull cal- HOISteIn-Fl‘leSlafl * gas. tuberculin tested herd. Prices are right. Larro Research Farm. Box A. North End. Detroit. Mich. accepted in payment of finely bred reg A 600d "Ole istered Holstein bull calves. Quality of the best. and at prices within reach of all.W1-ite GEO .ROLA KE - Vassar. Mich‘ R and high grade Holstein cows and heifers due to eg- freshen this fall riced reasonable. Bulls all ages priced to sell. Akron, Mich. 856 lbs. butter .Reavey. 19600 lb. milk largest 4 yr. semi-oficai in Wayne Co. For yearly production get a Hazel- let. Federal tested. M. L. McLaulln. Redford. Mich. Money - Making HEREFORDS At St. Clair, for sale and ready for immediate delivery. Registered Cows and their Sucking Calves Registered Bred i Heifera--Registcred Year- ling Heifers—Grade CowcnUnregistcred and their Sucklng Cohen-Good Bulls, various ages. Our Detroit Packing 00.. Hereford Baby Beef Con- tract and the Sotham Hereford Auction System guarantees our customers rofitable cash outlet for all increase and we can clp finance responsible purchasers. Come. wire or write. rightn T. F. B. SOTHAM &SONS, [Cattle Business Established 1835] Saint Clair, M’ichigah Phone 250 for sale. A few extra good HEREFORDS fall calves for an e. RALPH CALHOUN, Bronson. Mich. H e r e f o r d s Repeaters, Beau Donalds Fairfaxcs, and Farmers represented in our herd. Re eater l73rd, a son of old Repeater, at head of her. Both sexes and all ages for sale. ALLEN BROS., . (Farm at Paw Paw, Mich.) Office 616 So. West St... Kalamazoo, Mich. Brookwater Farm JERSEYS and Duroc JERSEYS Bred sows and gilts. boar pigs. Jersey bulls from tested damae Tuberculosis fresh herd Com othe farm or write for prices. BROOKWATEB FARM, Ann Arbor. Mi higan H. W. Mumford. Owner. J.B .Andrews. essor. Jersey Thoroughbreds Best breeding Ilne. Guar- Tuberculln tested twice a year. If on have will take bankable note. asvlar ress Building. Detroit. Mich. Main! JERSEY BULLS “earliefiladiay memo b 1 Herdtberonli me. a” e "dump TEBODIMERn ReagerMigh BUTTER BRED '1wa Burma RAYBT AL SPRING 8100K ABM. Silver Creek. Michigan. For 'Sale . w r1111 » h‘fs."fifi“é.’ui’ mm iii anteed. no mono Allow County. record made ‘ Jmey Bulk rec‘d illfor :83!“ i ‘in demand now RAISING THE RIGHT TYPE 01" HORSE. HERE. is a great need today for more efficiency in horse-breeding or better, perhaps, for the production of horses that will attain the highest point of efficiency in the Work they are to do. The manufacturer of mo- tor trucks and tractors has in view at all times the efficiency of his prod- uct, His constant aim is to so perfect his product that it will perform the work required of it in the most ef- ficient and economical manner. The horse producer should have this same incentive in view. Ten or fifteen years ago we were more efficient in horse production than we are today. Breeders had idealsbe— fore them which they aimed to attain. There were ideals in heavy drafters, in light drafters, in wagon 1191.598, and in lighter types, which farmers en- weight consistent With good quality. the better. The same reasoning holds true in the production of other types. The type next to the heavy drafters in demand. today and ,which commands good prices, is the sound, 'well-bnilt wagOn horse. This kind should Weigh from 1,100 to 1,300 pounds. For heavy de- ‘livery work, such as delivering milk, a horse must have weight encugh to haul from 2,000 to 2,500 pounds, and get away with it at a. reasonably swift gait. The lighter delivery type does not require so much weight, but must ‘be well built, sound and active. There are other types more or less in demand, such as saddle horses, and animals suitable for military purposes. These cannot be secured at hit and miss breeding,.though in years gone by there were sufllcient left-overs from the production of other types that met the needs of the military deb Geo. A. Priescott of Richland Farms and one of his Shorthorn Heifers, Bred in the Purple. deavored to follow in their breeding operations. There were certain districts where a large measure of efficiency was shown in producing thedrafter; other sections were known for the lighter types of horses. This cannot be said today. There seem to be no centers that can claim distinction in producing any particular horse type. True, the number of type‘s of horses is fewer than in former years, yet even in types most in demand today, such as good draft horses, there are practically no sec- tions where the buyer can go and’be sure of having his wants supplied. It seems to be too much of a hit and miss proposition, this horse produc- tion business. ,If one hears of a good big draft gelding for sale in one part 1 of the‘country, one may have to travel one or two hundred miles to find a mate to match him. There” seem‘s‘to be no continuity, no co—operation in producing to‘ meet .the demand today. What constitutes efficiency in the heavy draft horse? To be thoroughly efficient a draft horse must with its mate be able to pull a heavy load, on level ground, with ease and quickness. To do this a horse should be, at least, 1,700 pounds in weight, though 1,800 or over is better. Along with this weight he must be well muscled, have a. good set of feet and legs, be well built .and well proportioned, and should be spund in wind and limb. To get these elements of efficiency in the draft horse the breeder must not trust to chance in his breeding operations. ‘ If he has the right type of mate, he must see to it that the stal- _ lion used will get theright type of ._ mend. But there does not appear to be many of this kind today, and mili- tary horse buyers report a general shortage. But whatever type one aims to pro- duce, he must‘see' to it that it will perform the work it is’called upon to do in the most efficient manner pose sible. Horse breeders must pay par- ticular attention to this, if they are to successfully compete with the motor ”truck and tractor men. Good breeding must be supplemented by good feeding and.care of the colt from birth to maturity. No matter what ideals have been followed in breeding the draft horse, if the colt is not well fed and kept in a thrifty, healthy, growing condition from birth, it will not have the weight and size needed in the ideal draft horse. There must be no “stunting” period, as is mo Often the case, during the growth of the colt. As soon as the colt is weaned, it should be kept in,-thrifty condition. Just here is where many horse breeders fall down. Afterthe colt is taken from its dam'it is often left to shift for itself, and soon be- comes unthrifty and stunted in growth. If the colt once receives a serious set back, it ’ rarely recovers the lost ground. ' To get size and weight’in the draft horse, the breeding must be right and so must the feeding. A good big draft . mare bred to a stallion that'is a ton or over in weight, providing he is e -- sound and has a good set. of feetraad " legs under him, will produce the rlgllt‘ ma type so far as breeding is [but if the poll. ,is 41168390 1 O \ It , _ (Continued mm page 170) Conspirady,”and in expressing. the: re- sentment ofthe (dairy.- farmers at such tactics, read into the record the fol- ‘lowmg telegram from Congressman Edward Voigt, of Wisconsin, author of the bill: , ' “The ,V'oigt bill was not introduced ’ as the resultof any trade war be- tween Hebe and Borden or any one else. V I introduced the bill after the evils involved in filled milk manufac-, ‘ture and sale were brought to my at- ‘ tention‘ by, the.President of the Wis- consin Equity Society, an organization ‘of farmers, and after getting consid- erable information from John D. Miller ' or the New York Milk Producers’ Fed- . oration and others. No one represent»- ing ‘Bordens or any other producer of evaporated milk ever approached me to urge introduction of the bill. It was introduced by me for the purpose of protecting producers and consumers and this talk about trade war is an afterthought on part of. the Hebe peo- p e.” . . Appearing for the National Grange and the National Dairy Union, A. M. Loomis gave a severe indictment of the filled milk advocates in making charges which they were unable to prove. J. D. Miller, representing-the Dairy- men’s League Co—operative Associa- tion, gave evidence showing that there is practically no waste of skim milk that could be saved by filled milk manufacture. He called attention to the testimony of the filled milk manu- facturers that only an inconsiderable ”amount of skim milk is bought as such by them, the practice being to pur- chase the whole milk and separate it, emulsifying the skim milk with the foreign vegetable fat within an hour after commercial separation takes place. Mr. Miller’ read into the record a- statement from Commissioner Berne A. Pyrke, of the New York Bureau of Farms and Markets, saying that cocoa— nut oil in large quantities was being shipped into New York state, presum— ably to be manufactured into filled milk. Investigations by the New York authorities and the analyses of more than fifty samples had showed that ’ products consisting of cocoanut oil and skim milk were being sold for evapor- ated milk. Already more than $3,000 in fines had been collected and other prosecutions were pending.’ It was estimated that.the sale of 6,000,000 .pounds of butter fat in the form of evaporated milk had been lost to the farmers of the United States by the blending of cocoan-ut oil with skim milk in the production of compounds ‘ sold in‘the‘ semblance of milk. Evidence and affidavits were submit— ted by R. W. Balderston of the Inter- state Milk Producers’ Association, showing that filled milk had been bought and advertised for milk. A» witness for the opposition testi— fied that with the available amount of material, skim milk, and available chgap fats the filled milk industry ought to be multiplied 1500 per cent, which was possible. Mr. Holman re— plied that this was what dairymen feared would be the result, putting the dairy industry on a Coolie basis. Senator Gooding, leader of the agri- cultural tariff bloc, has evidently heard from the farmers on the veget- able oil tariff joker. The senator call- ed a coriference of every one interested in the vegetable oil tariff to discuss this feature of the tariff bill. Secretary A. M. Loomis of the Na- tional Dairy Union, has written a let- ter to every senator in which he says that the serious danger to American farmers engaged in producing oil bear- ‘ins products has not yet been properly appreciated by the members of. the senatein their consideration of Sec- , tion "see of the pending tariff bill. . ~ Mr Loomis says further that it is unmet chief. interest, to the . “r'x, ..... .‘ W“ magma \ bad case of scours; use.” " .. I . ' whichvitall? melamine corn , the peanut grov‘verp the new and valuable 'soya-bean growing indus- - try, the flax industry, and the live- stock industry, more especially hog raisers and dairymen. As it affects ,the live stock industry vitally, it sec- ondarily but no less vitally affects every producer of grain and hay. This single free‘ 'trade proviso in the vegeta- ble oil schedule as the bill now stands will injuriously affect nine out of ten . ' Friday, Sept. 13,1922 farmers of the entire nation. STRIKE B’OOSTS CATTLE MARKET. AIL strike conditions were partly responsible for a loss of 10 per cent in receipts at the leading live stock markets last week. The clause “at owners risk’“ inserted in freight bills has deterred some shippers and‘ the movement of cattle put 'on the rail has been retarded. An advance ’of 25 to 35 cents and even more on some of the intermediate grades of steers was the result. . _ A fancy load of steers probably would' bring $11 at Chicago, but the position of medium and common grades is not strong and the plainer the cattle the .more likely they are to sell lower later on. The/stuff of all kinds was relatively scarce last week but the trend is toward a larger sup- ply and greater competition from low grade steer beef. Bulls on the other hand were numerous as it is the weed- ing out season on the range. Well finished veals are becoming scare and advanced sharply last week but heavy grass calves are numerous. Cattle feeders have not begun an aggressive purchasing campaign but the movement is up to normal in spite of the rail strike, and the scarcity of suitable cattle. A big corn crop, an abundance of fall pasture and rough— age and the profitable outcome of re- this wall. allllIIllllllllllllllllllllllHllllllllfllllHllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllL'AE s Veterinary. s E E all"IlllllllflllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllflfi CONDUCTED BY DR. W. C. FAIR. Advice through this column is given free to our subscribe era. Letters should state fully the history and symptoms of each case and give. name and address of the writer. Initials only are published. When a reply by mail is requested the service becomes private practice and $1 must be enclosed. Scours.—I have a calf eight weeks old that has just recovered from now she~ has a mucus discharge from the eyes, is stiff, and chills. E. P., White Cloud, Mich. —Give calf four grains of quinine at a dose four times daily. Dissolve a teaspoonful of boric acid in half a pint of water and apply to eyes three times a day. Failure to Come in Heat—I have a Durham heifer that had a calf one year ago. Since then she has not been in heat. J. C., Grawn, Mich—Give her one dram of fluid. extract of nux vom- \ica and two drams of ground capsicum in ground feed three times a day. Yohimbine» hydrochloride is the best drug to give her, but rather expensive. Shy Breeder.——We have a Holstein cow eight years old which comes in heat regularly;- has been bred many times but fails to get with calf. Since I have.owned her she has raised two calves and as she is a fine cow I am anxious to get her with calf. W. E. B., Paris, Mich—Dissolve a cake of com- pressed yeast in one quart of tepid water, let it stand for two, hours, then with fountain syringe, flush vagina, us- ing the Whole quart. Before commenc—' ing treatment clean vagina with soap and water. The yeast treatment should be applied daily. Have the kindness to let us know the result of this treat- ment. Sow Fails to Come In Heat—Have a sow three years old whichfails to come in heat. On May 11‘she had sixteen pigs. We weaned these when six weeks old. Sow is in good condi- tion. Can’ you suggest anything‘that will be helpful? E. A. W., Dansville, Mich—Give her one-sixth grain of yo- himbine hydrochloride at a dose in jam-three, times day and it will very, Please report." 102m. - ‘h '-. H3913?" bring: on, heat. ‘rgro‘we‘r. l . at Bed Axel Fair Grounds, Bad Axe, - Mich. (Last da'y Bad Axe Fair.) . 5 Bulls 20 Females (Many with calves by side.) T: B. TESTED. Registration papers With each animal. These cattle are ex- ceedmgly well bred. Being of Perfection Fairfax, Anxiety, Disturber, Perfection, Prime Star Grove and Dale breeding. Arc of young ages and in good thrifty condi- tion that will do the purchaser most good. Are consigned by progressive breeders who pro- duce Hereford ~Baby Beef under T. F. B. Sotham fir Sons, EARLIRIPE BEEF CONTRACT, for consumers who purchase it from Detroit Packing Company. The Sale Managers will be glad to mail you cata- log and full particulars. Write now. Address T. F. B. Sotham & Sons, Saint Clair, Michigan The Maple’s Shorthorns Kirk Levington Led, by imported Hartforth Welfare, in 'service. Bulls and heifers for sale. J. V. Wise, Gobleville, Mich. WANTED REGISTERED SHDDTHDDN AND HDLSTEIN BULLS Twelve to eighteen months old. Describe as to con- formation, breedingd condition of flesh, color and price. Box P. 15.4, Michigan Farmer. Detroit, Mich. BID NU ELIL BUY A BULL that will put weight on your dairfi calves —the dili- erence will soon ay for the bull. 'ow selling good Scotch and Scotc -toppedyearlings.reasonablypriced. We guarantee every animal to be a breeder. Federal Test. One hour from Toledo. Ohio. N. Y. C. R. R. . BIDWELL STOCK FARM, Box D, Tecumseh, Michigan ‘ Shorthorn Breeders’ Assn. Scotch. Clayton umt Scotch Top and hdilkingShorthorns forsale all ages. W. J. Hinkley, Sec’y, Flushing, Mich H exre'for'd A AUCTION FOR SALE Polled Shorthorn Cows & Heifers in calf and calf by side. Also a few young bulls. Herdl headed by Victor Sultan and Royal Non- pare] . We can please you in richly bred cattle with quality at farmers’ prices. GEO. E. BURDICK. Mgr. Branch County Farm. Goldwater. Mich. HIGHLAND SHDRTHDRNS We are offering two splendid white yearling bulls by_lmp. Newton Champion and a few extra good heifers and young cows at very attractive prices. For full particulars write to C. H. PRESCOTT & SON, Herd‘at Prescott, Mich. Office at Tawas City, Mich. Claradale Milking Shorthorns We invite the discriminating breeder and farme.r,who is inineed of a real bull. that will transmit the com- bine qualities, beef. milk. high in butter fat. type, character. beauty. We do state official milk testing. Come and see us or write for circulars and reasonable prices. F.W.Johnson, Custer, Mich. Mason Co. Box 26 Central Mich. Shorthom Breeders’ Assn. offer for sale both milk and beef breedin . all ages Write M. E. MILLER. Sec’y, Greenvi le. Mich. ‘ ' Shorthorns of best Bates breeding, Mllklng bulls, cows and heifers for sa 0. . H. KU TZ, Mason. Mich for sale. ENTIRE lherd t Shorthorns passed State Tuberculosis tidiist. “J. A. BARNUM. Union City. Mich. 9 . a good Shorthorn, riced Don t you want in keeping with the Dimes? ROBERT MARTIN, R. 3, Woodland. Mich. Milking Shorthorns $112 3813'?“ng ROSEMARY FARMS, Williamston. Mich Milking Shorthorn Bull Calves l to 12 mo.old. Best Ola breedin .These re d l i d to sell. my N DOA a sods.g98.ofiivdfi? '55.. HOGS Spring pig: by Walt'l ion. First Sr. Yearling Detroit, Juckson.Gd. Rapids and Saginaw 1919 “Phillips Bros,Riga,Mich. HUROCS _fi?ei?1%3ib£‘§‘ew¥ii°hedfi..i§d mm were , geese-W... c (one hog in! each community to adVertise my reasonable prices. Also a few high class spring and tall boars ready for service and. one 2 yrs.old boar.a”grandson of Panama special. at a bargain if you can use him. We guarantee satisfaction. Write for prices and description or better come and see them. Visitors always welcome. Sows bred for spring farrow all sold. Thea Dmierhlll &. Son, Salem, Mich. 'Collinsdale Duroc Farm, Lyons,Mich., RJ. Herd Boers by Great Orion Sensation, Pathfinder, for sale three yearling boars by Wolverine Sena.- tion. For sale at all times, sows, gilts or been registered. Sold under a positive guarantecand worth the money. Write {or prices, ' L. A. BURHANS, OWNER of the best Duroc You want one sows obtainable. We have them for sale. Fall glits and tried sows. Our herd boar headed 2nd prize aged herd at 1921 Illinois State F:'-. MICHIGANA FARM. Kala- mazoo County, Pavilion. Mich, AM SELLING a great offering of bred Duroc sows and gilts March 41:11. ‘hey are mostly bred to ()rion Giant 001.. son of Ohio Grand Champion. Get on mailing list. for catalog. W. C. TAYLOR. Milan. Mich. Woodlawn Farm Duroc Hogs A well kept herd. best. of blood lines. with size and breeding qualities, stock of all ages for sale at ten sonable prices. W. E. BARTLEY. Alma. Mich. DUROC JERSEY : sale. CAREY U. EDNIONDS. A few choice bred gilts for Hastings. Mich Duroc Jersey Hogs: we usual] Pure‘Bred have good boars and sows of 3] ages for sale. Reasonable prices. Larro Research Farm, Box A. North End. Detroit. Mich. I heavy boned. low down type Duroc Jerseys breeding stock for sale. CHAS. BRAY. ()kemos, Mich. Westvie v Duroc Bred Sows all sold. Have two spring boars left at a reasonable price. Will book orders forAfir-il & May Pigs. ALBERT EBERSO E, Plymouth. Mich Bred sows and gilts bred for Aug. and Burl": Jersey Sept. fan-ow. A few choice readyfor servrce boars. Shipped on ap roval. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. J. Drodt, . 1., Monroe. Mich. ofl'ers choice gilts of Orion oakWOOd Farm Cherry King and Walt's Top 001. breeding bred to Pathfinder Orion for Aug. and Sept. furrow. RUSH BROS, Romeo. Mich. DUROC-JERSEYS We offer a real hard header in Brown's Prince Orion 159149. Type and breeding all that could be desired. All stock immune. Priced to sell. WHITNEY FARMS. Whitney. Mich. D t; d DUROC-JERSEYS picklldélaierffir E. D. HEYDENBICRK, Vl’nyland, M 311: no CHESTER Willi-S The prize winner kind from the best prize winner bloodlines. Enriv developers. ready for market, at; six months old. have started more breeders on the road to Success than any man llving. I want to lace erd, Portland. Mich. Write for agency and my plan. G. S. BENJAMIN, R. F. D. 10. ' Chester White March boars. Sired Blg Type by Model’s Giant and Hill's Big Buster. Out of grandaughters of Alfalfa Wonder. LUCIAN HILL. ’l‘ekonsha. Mich. O I C and Chester White’s. Strictly big type ° ' ‘ with quality. I have nothing to 01191: at present, as I have sold my largest herd and en- tire herd I wns fitting for the large shows. to Earle Morrish, of Flint, Mich. I am confident Mr. Morrish. now has one of the very best herds in the State. ALBERT NEWMAN, Mnrlette. Mich ' From Bi TV 6 W0 1" D. l. 0. December Ellis Dick, Bfedfi, mafia; Oct. by Silver Horde. extra good young boar direct from Silver’s. Booking orders for spring pigs. CHAS. H. STEEL. R. 8. Eaton Rapids. Mich. CHESTER WHITES Plg from MONSTER No. 107335. bent. FRED L. BODIMER, S t a r t right with a Boat They are hard to Reese. Mich. We are sold out of Boar's. Choice Chester's spring pigs. For immediateshi merit of_ spring pigs. write WEBER BROS, Roya Oak, Mich, 10 mi. and Ridge Eds... Phone 408. O I C fall gllts reagvv to breed. Orders booked for - ' - spranEpigs. rite or call and see our herd. ' tors ring pl 5. H? W. MAgNN. 0 I C igs at very reasonable prices for ‘ ° ' gone and July shipment. O. J. THOMPSON. Rockford. F'ich. Dansville. Mich. 9 last fall gilts due Aug. and Sept. 0' 1‘ C 5‘ Spring pigs not akin. Big Typo. 1-2 mile west of Degot. Citizen Phone. OTTO . SOHULZE, Nashville, Mich O . I . C ’ s Wildlgg Pigs. Good ones- G. N. DeMERELL, East Lansing, Mich. Boers ready for service also L’ T' P' C' bred sows out 0? best of bloodl n . They are rig/1‘11}. so is the price. of se . . . M. PATRICK. Grand Ledge. Mich. at bat an: flees. Fall in ’ ‘ privileg am t g 8 open or with breeding bred I for July, Aug. and Sept. farrow for sale at- - Greatest Blood Lines in Duroc Hogs. Duration and Great Wonder I Am. Now hair". We shl C . and Register free. GE . M. WELTON & SON. Mlddleville. blich. o I Gilts to farrow in Aug. and. ' ' ' Se t. and March boar pigs. OLOVERLEAF small? 13' ARM. Monroe, Mich. o I C Bred gilts all sold. Orders ‘ ' ' booked for spring pigs. A. J. BARKER dc SON. Belmont. Mich. _ ’ . k 0. 1. C Bred sow s all sold Boo ing orders nu. V L. T. P. C. Fall Bears ; 8 e ' 01’ Bee 0 ‘ ' in rnLnnMP.°ma. 2.. Manchester. m. ' GRAIN QUOTATIONS ; Tuesday, August 15. Wheat Detroit—~No. 2 red, $1.05; mixed and No. 2 white,» $1.03. Chicago—No. 2 red, $1.00%@1.02%; ~No. 2 hard, $1.03@1.051/,>,; September No. 2 000,000 bushels last year. producers are selling reluctantly. FEEDS . Feed markets are a little firmer and prices in one or two cases have ad- vanced at producing points while eastern markets are dull. Buying ex- v at $10099. panded at the levels established a Toledo—Cash $1.08; September at week ago. Cottonseed meal from the $1.07. ‘ new crop is being offered at low Corn _ prices. Detroit—Cash No. 2, 70c; N0. 3 yel- HAY ‘ low, .69“ . Hay prices are steadyas a result of Chicago—No: 2 mixed, 61@5114"; light receipts. Demand is light as No. 2 yellow, 62%@63c. forage and pastures are‘abundant in - Oats Detroit—Cash No. 2 white, 38c for old and 35c for new; No. 3, 330 for new. ' Chicago——No. 2 white, 31%@33%c; No. 3 white, 30@33c. Beans Detroit—Immediate and p r o m p t shipment, $8.75. _ New York—Choice pea beans at $9.75@10; red kidney, $8.90@9. , Chicago—~Michigan choice, hand- picked, $9@9.15; red kidneys at $8.75 @9. Rye Detroit—Cash No. 3, 75C. Chicago—~71@72c. Toledo—760. Seeds Detroit—Prime red clover cash at $10.50; alsike, $10; timothy, $3. 'ToledowPrime red clover at $9.50; alsike, $9.60; timothy, $2.70. Feeds Detroit—Bran at $25; standard mid- dlings, $27; fine middlings, $30; crack- 'ed corn, $32; coarse cornmeal at $29; chop, $25; per ton in 100-lb sacks. Hay Detroit—N0. 1 timothy at $17@18; standard and light mixed, $16@17; No. 2 timothy, $15@16; No. 1 clover, $1460 15; rye straw, $12.50@13; wheat and oat straw, $11.50@12 per ton in car lots. ' Fruit Chicago—Currants, $2.50 per 16- qt. case; sweet cherries, $3 per 16-qt. case; pears, Early Clapps, $1.25@1.50 a bu; peaches, small baskets, 10@150; plums, per 16-qt. case, $1@1.25. Above quotations are all for Michigan fruit. WHEAT The official August estimate upon the wheat crop was only 805,000,000 bushels or 20,000,000 bushels less than generally expected. The Cana- dian government’s estimate upon the Canadian crop was 320,000,000 bushels or about 25,000,000 bushels less than private reports had indicated. These estimates mean an exportable surplus of- 435,000,000 bushels from the two countries. This figure may be further reduced by later estimates but judg- ing frum present conditions it is more likely to be increased. The demand for wheat has been dis- tinctly lacking in urgency. This is the heavy shipping season from farms but primary receipts have been about a third larger than the average for the corresponding period in previous . years. With neither exporters, do-~ mestic millers nor investors disposed to buy actively, prices have dragged to the lowest level of the season. Only a revival of demand from some source will reverse the trend. Foreign requirements are believed to be large but with Argentina still exporting and with European crops now being harvested, the shipments immediately necessary from North America are not large. Foreign The rye crop estimate was reduced slightly. The August forecast was 79,600,000 bushels against 82,000,000 bushels a month ago and an average of 66,000,000bushels in the six pre- ceding years. OATS The oats crop was placed at 1,251,- 000,000 bushels compared with 1,061,- 000,000 bushels harvested in 1921. 'Stocks of old oats on farms on Au- gust 1 were 78,170,000 bushels against 161,108,000 bushels a year ago. Counting both .old and new, total farm “holdings are 107,000,000 bushels more @1131), last year. Stocks at terminal rkets are but little less than a‘ year ' The Canadian crop is ‘estlmated w 519,000,009 bushels against 426,- Be 2 nearly all sections. The new hay crop is estimated at 110,000,000 tons, the largest on record. BUTTER ' An increase in receipts‘of butter, and issuance of a report showing 20,- 000,000 pounds or 25 per cent more butter in storage on August ,1 than last year caused prices .to drop to a new low for the year‘last week, but most of the loss was recovered before the close. The seasonal decrease in production is taking place although excellent pastures are sustaining it and the movement into storage re- mains fairly heavy. Prices for 92 score fresh butter were: Chicago, 330; New York, 34c. In Detroit fresh creamery in tubs sells for 31%@320. POTATOES The white potato crop was esti- mated at 440,000,000 bushels on Au- gust 1 and sweet potatoes 112,000,000‘ making 552,000,000 bushels of both kinds, the largest crop on record. The combined crop last year was 446,000,- 'Oats prices are extremely low and 000' bushels and the average of the five preceding years was 462,000,000 bushels. Total shipments of potatoes up to August 7 were 49,864 cars com- pared with 42,421 cars to the same time last year. ’Irish Cobblers are quoted at $1.60 to $1.70 with Early Ohios at $1.40. to,$1.50 per hundred pounds sacked in wholesale markets. APPLES The apple crop improved during July, the August 1 forecast bring .202,- 000,000 bushels with a commercial crop of 33,400,000 barrels, which ’is nearly as large as the record crop Of 33,905,000 barrels in1920. Last year’s crop was 21,200,000 barrels. Apple shipments to August 7 were 3,879 cars against 1,896 cars last year. High grade Duchess and Wealthy apples are quoted at 75 cents to $1 per bushel in middle-western markets. _ BEANS. “ The bean acreage in the United States is estimated at 1,093,000 acres, an increase of 41.8 per cent over last year, while the crop is 12,829,000 bushels or 40.7 per cent more than last year. The fiveye‘ar average crop is 12,997,000 bushels. The Michigan acreage is 429,000 bushels. compared with 163,000 acres in 192.1. DETROIT CITY MARKET There was a good demand for melons, green‘ corn, plums, peaches and pears, but the market was dra'ggy for vegetables such as cabbage, radishes, green onions and potatoes. Duchess apples are bringing $1@ 1.25 per bu for No. 1; Transparents are fifty cents less; blackberries, $5@ 7 per 24-qt. case; green corn, 10@25c per doz; huckleberries, $7@7.50 per 24-qt. case; muskmelons, $2.50@4 per bu; green 501110113; 15 25¢ per doz , ' bunches; potatoes, 750 1.35 ‘per bu; peaches; $1.5Q@3 per bu; “pears, $1.25 @350; plums,‘ $1@2.50.v ‘ ,_ GRANDRAPlDS _, Lombard plums began moving ' in small quantities this week and indica- tions were‘iharveSt of the crop would be well advanced in Western Michir gan next week. Growers were hope. ful cf getting $1 a bushel. Canners werenot contracting and if theybuy‘ at all this season, it probably will be on the open .market. Supt. Henry . Houman of the city wholesale market. was 'urging consumers to buy two year’s supply as the large crops of Lombards usually do not come oftener thanevery other year. Prices so far this season haVe averaged , low on plums. ' Burbanks and Bradshaws have. been selling. at 600@$1 bu. Slightly better prices have been net- ted on shipments made thrOugh the Grand Rapids Growers’ Association. . Duchess apples are not in strong de- mand, first selling at the market at c bu. Sweet Boughs, Red Astrach- ans, and Strawberry apples sold bet— ter, averaging from 75c@$1 bu., with some extra fancy lots bringing $1.25. Clapp’s Favorite pears began moving late last week at $1.50 bu. but this week they were easier at $1. Bart- lett’s probably will move next week and buyers are reported to be bidding a bu. Canners .have been making a survey of the peach crop but no con- tracts have. been reported. Indica-- ,tions are that they will buy on the open market. ‘-.They are talking $1 but not bidding. Potatoes continuetheir downward trend, selling at 60@800 bu. Cabbage and cucumbers were slow. Celery is‘ selling around 25 cents a. -Wednesday DETROIT Cattle P. M. R. R. stock arrivals ver y late. Market slow and steady. ’ Best heavy strs, dry-fed. . 8.50 Handyweight bu., dry-fed 7.25@ 8.00 Miked strs, hirs, dry-fed 5.50@ 6.50 Handy light bu., dry-fed.. 5.00@ 5.50 Light butchers . . . ..... . . 4.00@ 5.00 Best cows ..... . . . . ..... 5.00 Butcher cows . . . . . . . 4 00@ 4.50 Common cows .......... 3.00 Canners ................ 2.00@ 2.75 Choice bulls ............ 5.00 Bologna bulls ....... . 4.00@ 4.50 Stock bulls . . . . . .- . r. 2.50@ 3.50 Stockers ................. 4.50@ 5.50 Feeder ............ -. . . . . 5 5O 50 Milkers and springers . . Veal Calves Market strong to 50c higher. Best ......... ...........$12.75@13.50 Others 5.00@12.00 . @ 6. . 40.00@75.00 Hogs Market slow and 25c lower. Mixed hogs, 220 lbs down Roughs Heavies, 220 lbs up. . . . . . ’ Stags .................. . 4.50 , 5.00 Pigs and light weights... 10.00 10.15 Sheep and Lambs Market steady on good, slow on common lambs and heavy sheep. Light ‘to common ........ 6.00@ 8.00 Fair to good sheep ...... 5.00@ 6.00 10.00 7.00 8.50@10.00 Culls and common ....... 1.00@ 2.00‘ Fair lambs ’ ............. 9.00@10.50 Best spring lambs ....... $12.00@12.50 Heavy sheep . . . . . . . 4.00@ 4.50 CHICAGO Hogs , ' Estimated receipts today 19,000; holdover 6,411. Market slow, steady to 150 lower. Bulk of sales, $7.75@ 9.90; tops, $10; heav , .250 lbs up, $8.40@9.55; medium, 00 to 250 lbs, $9@9.90; light, 150 to 200 lbs, $9.50@ 10; light lights, 130. to 150 lbs, $9.‘40@ 10; heavy packing sows, 250 lbs up, $7.60@8.40; packing sows, 200 lbs up, 237120562735; pigs, 130 lbs dorm, $9.25 Cattle , ° , Estimated - receipts today 10.000 market ,aptive,ii.stso " 01 50 hither .0 sensamdiwefi We Live Stock MarketSerVice—J , August 16 1,100 lbs up, choice and prime, $10.40 @1095; do, medium and good, $-8.10@ 10.40; do, common, $6.40@8.10; light weight, 1,100 lbs down, good and choice, $9.25@10.60; do, common and medium, $6.25@9.25; butcher cattle, heifers, $5@9.25 cows, $3.90@8.50; bulls, bologna and beef, $3.75@6.65; canners and cutters, cows and heifers, $2.50@3.90; do, canner steers, $3.75@ 4.75; veal calves, light and handy- weight, $11.50@12.50; feeder steers, $5.40@7.75; stocker steers, $4.75@7.50; stocker cows and heifers, $3.50@5.50. Sheep and Lambs Estimated receipts today 16,000. Market, fat lambs strong to higher; sheep and feeders steady. Lambs, 84 lbs down, $12@13; do, culls and com- mon, $8.50@11.75; spring lambs, $8.75 @11; ewes; $3.50@7.65; ewes, cull and common, $2@4; breeding ewes, mouths to yearlings, $5@11.25; year- ling wethers, $11.50@12. , BUFFALO Cattle . East Buffalo—Receipts. 15 cars; market is slow; choice to prime ship- ping steers, 1,400 lbs and up, $10@ 10.50; good to choice shipping steers, $9@9.50; heavy ,grass steers, good quality, $8.50@9.25; light native year- lings, fancy quality, $10.50‘@10.75; medium to good, $9@9.75; best handy steers, $8.50@8.75;v handy steers and heifers, $7@7.25; western heifers, $6.50 @7; light Michigan butchering” heifers, $6@6.50; best fat .cows, $6@6.50; medium to good, $4.50@5.50,; cutters, , $3.50@4; canners, $2@2.50; best heavy bulls, $4.50@5; heavy bologna birlls, $4.25@4.50;. common bulls, $3.50@4;, best feeders, ,700 to 800 pounds, »$6.@7;‘ ' medium feeders,_;§g@6; stockeffi, good, $4.50@5; light coinmon,$3.50 a.4'i;' best milkers and springers, $80@ ; Com- mon, $25@40. Calves: Tops, $13. , ' . _ - Hogs Receipts, 20 cars; market steady: medium, $10@10.25; heavy, ;~'ybrl_i' ers and pigs, $10.75@10.85. ' ., ' Shoe " ' ‘ Eéwtpts; -. , ,. . #8 , _ full . [large bunch and onions at $1 bu. EASY. now TO RlD YOUR; PLACE of was ., Widely Known Scientist Discovers Wonderful Chemical That In Fatal to Flies. Not a ” Poloon-«Hormleoo to Stock. Flies are one ofthe most dangerous and annoying things with which the farmer has to contend. Now, through the discovery of E. R. Alexander, widely ,known scientist, you can rid your house and burn. and livestock of these pests almost instantly. and with no troubles! all. This discovery'is In the form of an organic chemical that is fatal to files. and similar pests, such an chine". mow 'quitoes and moths this new discovery whlch is called Alexi Indet’s Rid‘O-Fly. Is not a poison. Thodgll it kills flies like ma ic, farm animals and human beings‘are not a acted by it at ’all. In ad’- dition to killing these Insects. Rid-O-Fly is '1 strong repelhnt. Flies will not come near stock or buildings where Rid-O-Fly has been used. Rid-O-Fly is particularly valuable for "cows and horses. as it u a known fact-that flies do untold harm w‘t‘hesc animals. . o 8.0 confident in Dr. "Alexander that I!“ dis- covery will rid your house, and livestock of tlm'pflu that he offers to send a $2.00 up y for only “.00 on the guarantee that; if, Igld-Odfly does not ,solve your "fill- problem. it, will cost you nothing. Two bi mu City . ' ulrnn'tee the reliability- this ofier. SEND NO "ONE ——jus_t your name and‘ address to the name be ow and this intrplluctory oi? be mailed at once " - er wi . ALEXANDER LABORATORIES, 1546’ Gateway Station. _ Kansas City. Big; I”. ;‘ -. HE was... “fly-tree" dates. as referred tofon page 170 for the seeding," 0f winter wheat at ‘different altitudes in the various counties of Michigan by Prof. R. H. Pettit of the department of entOmology of the Michigan Agricultural College are as follows: ‘ ~ as 8 m 'd 3&3 has gel 353 County .5 5 8 .5 E S 232 Q28 . Alcona . . . . ..... 600 Sept. 10-20 '1,000 Sept. 6-16 Allegan . . . .. . . . . 600 Sept. 20-30 800 Sept. 18-28 Alpena ...... 600 Sept. 9-19 800 Sept. 7-17 Antrim ......... 600 Sept. 10-20 1,200 Sept. 4-14 Arenac ....... 600 Sept. 13-23. . 800 Sept. 11-21 Barry .......... 800 Sept. 18-28 1,000 Sept. 16-26 Bay ..... . ...... 600 Sept, 14-24 . 700 Sept. 13-2. BenZie ......... 600 Sept. 16-26 . / 800 Sept. 14-24 Berrien . . . . . . . . 600 Sept. 23-Oct. 2 800 Sept. 21-Oct. 1 Branch . . . . . . 900 Sept. 19-29 < 1,000 Sept. 18-28 Calhoun ........ 800 Sept. 19-29 1,000 Sept. 17-27 Cass ..... . ..... 700 Sept. 22-Oct. 2 1 1,000 Sept. 19-29 Charlevoix . . . 800 Sept. 7-17 - ‘ 1,200 Sept. 3-13 Cheboygan 600 Sept. 8-18 1,000 Sept. 4-14 Clare . . . . . ..... 800 Sept. 12-22 1,200 Sept. . 8-18 Clinton . . . . . . 700 Sept. 17-27 800 Sept. 16-26 Crawford ....... 1,100 Sept. 6-16 . 1,200 Sept. 5-15 Eaton . . . . . . . . 800 Sept. 17-27 . 900 Sept. 16-26 Emmet ......... 600 Sept. 8-18 ‘ 1,000 Sept. 4-14 Genesee ...... . . 600 Sept. 17-27 " . 800 Sept. 15-25 Gladwin . . . . 700 Sept. 12-22 1,000 Sept. 9-19 Grand, Traverse. . 600 Sept. 12-22 1,000 Sept. 8-18 Gratiot . . . . . . 700 Sept. 15-25‘ . 800 Sept. 14-24 Hillsdale . . . . . . .- 900 Sept. 19-29 1,200 Sept. 16-26 Huron . . . . . . . 600 Sept. 13-23 800 Sept. 11-21 Inghnm . . .. . 800 Sept. 17-27 900 Sept. 16-26 Ionia ...... . . . . . 800 Sept. 16-26 900 Sept. 15-25 Iosco . . . . . . .. 600 Sept. 11-21 1,000 Sept. 7-17 Isabella . . . . . . 700 Sept. 14-24 1,000 Sept. 11-21 Jackson . . . . 7.. 1,000 Sept. 16-26 ,Kalamazoo . . I . .. 700 Sept. 20—30 1,000 Sept. 17-27 Kalkaska ....... 600 Sept. ’11-21 ' 1,200 Sept. 5-15' Kent ........... 600 Sept. 18-28 800 Sept. 16-26 — Lake ........... 800 Sept. 13-23 1,200 Sept. 9-19 Lapeer ........ . 700 Sept. 15-25 800 Sept. 14-24 Leelanau ..... . . 600 Sept. 11-21 900 Sept. 8-18 Lenawee . . . . . 700 Sept. 21-31 1,000 Sept. 18-28 Livingston . . 900 Sept. 16-26 1.000-_ Sept. 15-25 Macomb . . . . . 600 Sept. 18-28 1,000 Sept. 14-24, ; Manistee . ....... 600 Sept. 13-23 1,000 Sept. 9-19 Mason .......... 600 Sept. 15-25 800 Sept. 13-23 Mecosta ........ 900 Sept. 12-22 , 1,000 Sept. 11-21 Midland . . . . . 600 Sept. 15-25 700' Sept. 14-24 Missaukee ...... 1,000 Sept. 9-19 1,400 Sept. 5-15 /Monroe . . . . . . 600 ‘ Sept. 21-Oct. 1 700' Sept. 20-30 Montcalm . . . . , 800 "Sept, 15-25 _ .900 Sépt. 14-24 Mont-morency ' . . . 800 ; Sept 7.17 » ' 1,200 ‘ Sept. 33-13 Muskegon .. . . . _, 600 Sept. 18-28 * . 800 Sept. 16-26 ewaygo . . . . . ‘. . 700 Sept. ‘15-25 ' , ‘~ ' _ 1,206 Sept. 10-20» . ad ,2 coo "Sent. 125-26 - , ' gust 18-19. News ior Shippers Farms andF arm Lands . “800." ' _ Ogemaw . . . . 800 Sept: 10-20 , , 1,200 Sept. 6-16 Osceola '. . . . . . 1.000 Sept. 10-20 . 1,600 Sept. 4-14 Oscoda . . .. . . . 1,000 Sept. 7-17 1,200 Sept. 5-15 Otsego . . . ; . . . 1,000 Sept. 6-16 .' 1,400 Sept. 2-12 Ottawa . . . . . . ‘ 600 Sept. 19-29 , 800 Sept. 17-27 Presque Isle 600 Sept. 8-18 800 Sept. 6-16 Roscommon 1,100 Sept. 7-17 1,200 Sept. 6-16 Saginaw . . . . . 600 Sept. 16-26 700 Sept. 15-25 Sanilac . . . . . . 600 Sept. 15-25 , 1,000 Sept. 11-21 St. Clare ....... 600 Sept. 16-26 ‘ 800 Sept. 14-24 St. Joseph .. . 600' Sept. 23-Oct. 2 800 Sept. 21-Oct. 1 Shiawassee . . . . . 700 Sept. 16-26 800 Sept. 15-25 Tuscola ........ 600 Sept. 15-25 800 Sept. 13-23 Van Buren ..... 600 Sept. 22-00t. 1 800 Sept. 20-30 Washtenaw .. . . . 800 Sept. 18-28 1,000 'Sept. 16-26 Wayne ......... 600 Sept. 20-30 ' 800 Sept. 18-28 Wexford p. . . . . 1,000 Sept. 9-19 1,400 Sept. 5-15 FARM MEETINGS West Michigan Tour, August 1724. West Michigan Pike Tour, August 17-30. . State Grange Rally at M. A. 0., Au- Potato’ Growers’ State Grange ‘Regional Meeting. Devil’s Lake, Hillsdale, Jackson, Len- awee Counties, August 21. State Grange Regional Meeting, South Haven, August 22. State Grange Regional Meeting, Barry County, August 22. State Grange Regional Meeting, Camp Lake, Kent County, August 23. Home-coming, Morenci, August 24. State Grange Regional Meeting, Scottsville, August 24. , State Grange Regional Meeting. Charlevoix, August 25. State Grange Regional Meeting, Reed City, August‘26. American Legion Home-coming, Breckenridge, August 18-19. Home-coming, Cedar Springs, Au- gust 19. Saginaw County Field Day, River- side Park, August 29. . Farmers’ Community Picnic, tember 4, Grand Ledge. Sep- h. 4.5.x Crawler Traction Quality Construction Pulls 3 to 4 Plows Handles 28" to 32" Thresher Special Price now in effect u’n'n- loday for full informalion heirloom! Motor 00.. Ann Arbor. Mich. 'gaistachig‘lrf’pacmr Ea. 1255 Benton so. Jams-r. tumors Baker’s Record Born on a farm in Lenawee coun- ty; assumed charge of farm when only 15 years old. Worked his way through school. Settled in Cheboy— gan county in 1889; taught school, worked in woods, bought wild land and hewed a farm out of the wilder- ness. Now owns and personally operates one of the finest farms in Cheboygan county. Member of Michigan House of Rep- resentatives for six years; Speaker in 1911. Member Michigan Senate for four years. Attained state-wide and even national prominence as de- bater and legislator. ALWAYS on the side of the people. NEVER with the friends of special privilege. Mr. Baker was either author or militant leader in following legisla- tion: Law establishing binder twine plant in Jackson prison; law for ad valorem taxation of telephone, tele- graph and express companies; elec- tion reform laws; all prohibition en- forcement acts; good roads legisla- tion; credited with adoption of ini- tiative, referendum and recall laws; ardent supporter of equal suffrage amendment; passed through house after memorable fight his bill pro- viding for interchange of service by V’HERBERT F. BAKER Progressive United States Senate A man of the people, who knows the people’s problems. Fearless, Independent, Big-Hearted, Able. but not Radical. A Self-Educated, Self-Made Man. IF YOU APPROVE OF THIS PROGRESSIVE RECORD AND PLATORM, HELP TO ELECT BAKER (This advertisement ordered and paid for by the Baker-tor-Senator Committee.) VOTE FOR Farmer \ Republican . Candidate for Progressive telephone companies; opposed all bills to provide for useless offices andi’ancy salaries; consistent fighter for economy in all public business. Baker’s Platform Demands repeal of Esch—Cummlns law, which is virtually a subsidy to the railroads and allows them to col- lect toll on seven billions of water stock. Favors adoption of Woodruff res- olution to uncover the war profiteers and make them return to the gov- ernment the millions they. have mulcted on war contracts.- FaVOI'S restoration of excess profits tax and a rapidly progressive tax on inheritances to pay the sol- diers adjusted compensation. Opposes ship subsidy bill now be- fore Congress to sell government ships at about one-tenth their cost and to pay the purchasers a bonus of several hundred million dollars a year for ten years to operate them. Favors a reduction in the standing army and navy. Favors strict enforcement of the 18th amendment. Opposes move of financial interests to force a sales tax through Con- gress. and other measures to shift burden of war debts to the back of the people. WANTED Two Blue Hen inouhatorsneadl 15000 ca acity in good condition. Also get our price on April etched pullets and year- lrn hens English Tom Barron White Le horns. Vii ago View oultry Form. B. 3. POULTRY SI 2.00 per Baby _ Chicks 100 and up Hatching eggs. 1.50 per setting to $15.00 per 100. We are listing 17 varieties of pure bred fowls; Chick- enI.Geeso. .Dncks Guineas. also breeding stock. Sand for prices and cir oulnr. Booking now for early delivery. N 0 HATCHEllY dr POULTRY FARMS, Wilmington. Ohio. PULLETS Barron Strain B. 0. W. Leghorn. 8 weeks old 81.00 each $90.00 per 100 12 weeks old $1.25 each 8115 per 100 Yearling hens 81.00 each $95.00 per 100 Good healthy: selected birds. no culls or weaklings. PI E BAY POULTRY FARM. B. 4 Holland, Mich. SINGLE COMB' WHITE LEGHORN baby chicks from our flock of high producingJiens, raised on free range. Price $9.00 per 100. Safe deliv. Ralph S. Totten. Pittsford. Mich, Bre’d-to-Lay White Wyandottes 59 hens laid 1170 eggs'in Jon. E 982.00 e 1'; or 100 EVERGREEN POUigfgl‘RY illiiiii. $10 Greenville. Mich. cry guaranteed. landing & Sons. fih‘i’thHlTE LEGHORNS Loy 265 to 301 eggs per your. Winnm or so shown. Chicks. 0gp, pullers, hens and males Ihippcd C.O.D at low prices. Writs rods, for catalog and sample! Information to the World's Largest Leghorn Finns. o 3. “Wm?“ "MI. I". M II“. Effective September lst, we are pleased to announce a reduction in our commis- sron charge. Write us for particulars. Gunsberg Packing Company, Inc. 2460 Riopelle Street, Detroit,Mich. Manufacturers of the Famous “Star Brand” Fertilizers. R l T SHIPPERS FOR HIGHEST PRICES $10k Returns Consign to The E. L. ,chmond 00.. Detroit. Est. 1893. Mic on'sboet. A-l 9911.290scres180 lo - SIB.“ $5.22... earn?" mimic- “s9" 2.?“ - v 8 003 On. 8 9 325.000. may terms. Franszin. Grant, (Midi. WA N T ED rigour-iron armor of land ‘_ A, _ _ I '0. K. HAW . Baldwin. >Wiaoonsin I have 300.3 months old.utility selected Aricona bullets which I will sell at 81 30 each. Order at once {ind avoid dissappoincment. Thomas Beyer. RA. Zeeland. Mich. cockmls year: old hens. S.O.W. Leghorn Barron‘s _ 1 strain. Order now while they last. Start Sight amid geftr thezggst fromO'lgavafitCeJ‘Iid slat-ElliI with g: race 5 om up to- TER POULTRY FARM, Byron Center. Mich. and W. W (1 tt 3 ' Barred ROCk Stock at haggaiilinoprlcesxnoo‘img HOWARD GRANT. Marshall. (Kwioh ’ American Le horns: e II a t Clark 8 year old 1160883150 andysglliirgnllggs 11:3 oockel'els $1.00 and up. Glen.E.Clark. Wayland.Mich. EHOQE dIS LAND WHITES ' 11 over as; so :8; 139 giggle? itgétifiisyfi‘i “33%.? 32.35.? H. JUMP: R. 6. Jackson. Mich. ' . nose 9 400 each. Peki d 1:81.50 W.CIiinese iota. duo. Br. Leghorn 31.5? for 15 88.00 per 100. Mrs. Claudia Betta, Hillsdnle. Mich. WHITE WYANDOTTES 207 can average. E I] ti 2 per 100 Cookorelafligds stills p3 89.12: 9390369115.}10'00 ERANK BELONG. R. 3. Three Rivers. Mich. Bourbon Bod “Willi? have them. Order .0... , ' 3M1 ' Mimdnll' 93 w. o . . 3303.. . Augusta. Mich Zee and. Mich. HOGS O C Blg Type Poland China 2543‘? 233;: Sired by Clansman Buster and Hovers Liberator. Also gilts bred for Sept. furrow at. $40 each. All stock shipped on approval. Come and see them or write DORUS ROVER, Akron. Mich. 30 years we have been breedin Bi '1‘ For Poland China hogs on the 8am: farizn. W: have sold_over 100 head each year for the last 15 years for breeding purposes. There’s a. reason! The farmer has found our kind very profitable. We now oifer 25 sows and gilts bred for sum mer farrow 830-450. JNO. O. BUTLER. Portland, Mich. Gilts bred for Spring litt ll L. T‘ P' C. sold. Am ofi‘ering very choir-Ergo;- mer Gilts bred for June and July litters also Fall Hours and Spring Pigs. Clyde Fisher, R3, St. Louis. Mich. Francisco Farm Poland Chinas Big, Stretchy Spring Boars as ood as r w. and Trice not akin. Can spare tvgo or tgrge aphid: good herd sows bred for Sept. P. P. POPE. Mt. Pleasant, Mich. *L.T.P.C.$15, $20 & $25 Spring pigs with real breeding at the above prices. We are also offering a few choice fall gilts bred for summer farrow. Hart & Cline. Ad- dress F. T. HART, st. Louis. Mich. LARGE TYPE P. C. Largest in Mich. Pig ready to shi , wh not and i‘ from the hard that has given so mal‘iy thgir start ien the hog busruess. the kind that. makes good. they have quality as well as size. W. E. LIVINGSTON, Parma, Mich' ' We have a fine bunch of Big Type Polands 9 ring ‘plgs representing the best blood liner-r and a1 cholera immune. We raise them to sell. Itin need of a real herd boar prospect. come over. Visxtors are alwn a welcome. WESLE HILE. Ionic. Mich. Big Type P. 0. some very choice boars double lin- mnne. out. 1100 lb. sire and mammoth sows from, Iowa 9 greatest herds. E.J.Mathewson.Burr OohMich. IG Type P. 0.80:“ Pl 8. Saws :1 d F ll Gil for Sept. to Big Bob astodon xrind Peter X8 P3: son of 8107:) Boat. 0. E. Gamant. Eaton Rapids. Mich. BIG TYPE Poland ChinnsJeadlng strains at lowest prices. Both sex. all es, and bred sows and gilts. . A. BAUMGARDNER. R. 2. Middleville. Mich LEONARD‘S B. T. P. 0. Hard headed by Leonard's Liberator. Orders booked for boar igs at weaning time. Call or write E. B. LEONARD. t.Louis. Mich. P. 0. A few spring yr. gilts bred Large Type for Aug. and Sept. farrow. . H. O. SWARTZ. Schoolcrnft. Mich. P C. Swine. sows and pigs. sows bred for ‘Augfond - Sept. far-row. spring and (all boars. best of breed- ing. satisfaction guaranteed.R.W.Mills. SalineJfloh. ' book your order fora rin boar I riow HIMSIIII’GS A few alltn. now read; fog flamingo? fun- row. JOHN W. SYNDER. R. 4. St. Johns. Mich. Mi". Farm Tamwortha. The long red bacon in" Choice spring pigs of either sex for Isles he a few yearling sows bred to furrow in Au. and . Ever thin re 1 tered d ' * ’ d. rf‘i’LLmNT'afimdtn Mich. _ E11“ . *' mfg-“e w \ ° Przces. m Amenca 0mmnleea’ Lowest? We mean every word of this. Richly m Embroidered m. Gabardine Dress 3 2 98 Sharood eased. ally recommends this pretty mod- al, A hemm- ins style that is coins to be very popular this Fall. Res J wide flowing sleeves. ‘two new fashion Duels, Embroiderh ed at top at waist and on sleeves. Wo- alien’s and misses: 3"‘%'"am 16 m 44. Or. der Brown He. i85- 552l. Navy Me. ME- 5520. Send no money. Pay $2.98 and acetone. Money back It you’re State size not satisfied. wanted. l Soft Kid Slipper One Strap Model $1.59 L .w' “>- » 3"”, Beautiiul suit kid leathersiipper. Stylish strap model with two buttons. Medium round toe. Cush- ion insoles Medium rubber heels. Solid oak leath- er soles. Black only. Sizes 2% to 8. . Wide widths. Order by No. l8A228. Send no money. Pay $I.59 and postaoe on arrival. State size. This Stylish Women's black ‘ ~_ atent leather or town calf-finished oxford. with shield fip and medallion, perforated vamp, imitation cir— imitation cular ioxing and lace stay perforated. Medium rub- ber heel and medium nan-ow toe. Sizes 2% to 8. Order patent by No. l8A64. Send no money. Pay “.98 ‘and postage on arrival. Order Brown by No. l8A65. “ Beautiful Cleo , Sandal $1__ Patent leather or Brown calf-finished leather. sizes 215-8. wide widths. An unusually good looking san- dal with" one from strep. fancy nickel button and assel. Imitation shield tip and medallion. Order mat leather by No. l8A296; order Brown call by He. I8A295. Send no money. Pay ".96 and postaoe. When you buy goes farther than it would anywhere else in America. .or postcard brings any of these sensational bargains. from Sharood, every penny you spend Just letter Don’t send one cent now. Rare Value in . Pat. Leather Strap Pump. $12.8 State Size (3/ This smart pump in sizes 21/; to 8. In black patent leath- er—a stunning one- _ strap model with imitation Shield tip and medallion. effectively perforated. Has medium rubber heel. Order by No. l8A273. Send no money. Pay ”.98 and postaoe on arrival. Popular Stitchdown Dark Brown Oxfords $12.8 Give Size D Classy stitohdown Oxford for women. Wonderfully minion- able and stylish. Uppers of dark mahogany leather. Smooth leather ibie stitched»down ' oak outsoles. Sizes 2% to 8. Send no money. arrival. * insole. Flex- Low rubber heels. Wide withs. Order by No. l8A268. Pay only ".98 and portals on Durable Outing B al scout shoe of soft. leather. Absolutely proof; reliable sturdy soles; low, b r o a d leather - leather in- soles; reinforced leather back stay. Guaran- teed to stand hardest wear; Wide widths. Sizes 6 to 12. Men’s pliable brown guaranteed barnyard Be Sure to Give Size. Order by No. 18A733. Send no money. Pay $1.99 and postage on arrival. Order little boys’ sizes 9 to 13% by No. 18A685.. Price $1.79. Order big boys’, sizes 1 to 6 by'No. 18A564. Price $1.89. Pay bargain pried and postage on arrival. State size. Men's, Boys' and Little Boys’ Gun Metal Blucher 1.22 State Size Don’t fall to take advantage of this splendid ofler in a practical blueber. Dress shoe {or men. boys and little fellows. of heavy. genuine gun metal ve uppers and solid leather soles. 141w, broad heels. Be sure to get your order in at once. Bl; value. Order same, style {or men. sizes to 11. by No. l8A674. Price “.99. Order little boys’ metal blucher sizes 9 to 1356. by No. l8A590. SL7!) and postage on arrival. big boys. sizes 1 to 5%. b No. and postage on arrival. 5' .‘ Be Sure to Mention Sizes. Colors, Etc” and ‘ “,.Send All Orders From This Page Merely give us number-and Then only smashed refund your money. stout work gloves, with elastic wristlets. erously sized. om'c by No. 18321335. No men}; and postage for Rich Black Sateen Apron This apron sents not neat saving. but a charming style for house wear. Send for your size today repre- only a The material is an excellent soft. lus— tro us black sateen with dollar, cuffs and packets of good grade iancy cre— Pockots are a novelty basket de- sign with applique flower trimming. The same ottect is car- ried out on one side 01' waist. Designed with wide self-me.- terial sash belt all around. Big value. Order by No. 7E8524. Send no money. Pay $I.79 and postage on arrival. Mone back It not satlsile . knitted Gen- IIOW. F We. one dozen pairs on arrivaL ” . Men’s Hip Boots Bargains Order black byoNo. loam. Pay use and hill 8'. Don’t fall to make this big saving on .en's pure gum lllf) boots; friction ined; heavy cor- rugated sole and heel; guaranteed first quality. Made of the very b e s t rubber. Usually rctailed at $5. Be sure to Order your pair while this great saving offer l a s t 5. Sizes 7 to 12. Wide widths. No half sizes. by No. l8A949. P a y $2.79 slid oest- aoe on arrival. , $2335 Give Size. Black or Brown 0. 0 Kid Hl-Cut Send‘for this hand- some rich kidskin shoe in black or brown. Note the medium' tops with pretty imitation peri- orated tips, the peri- oration around vamp and on. lace stays. Very po ular model and really a sensa- tional bar ain _now. Durable exrble soles. Sizes 2% to 8. Wide widths. on arrival. Order brown by No. Papa.” and postage on arrival. \__. bargain price and postage. If .1..- 0 fishers i Par; Q” Arrival \. —~.. _ , size at each article you want. * Pay nothing till goods arrive. nets-satisfied, we instantly and cheerfully Standard Grade ' ~ " 5 Yards Amoskeag» 99 _ ' Gingham [32 in.] . C An. almost unheard-of price for this famous ging- ham. Latest plaid.‘ cheek and striped patterns in all desired colors, all last and yarn-dyed. Order by No. l8F34l4. Send no money. Pay 99c and postape for 5 yards on arrival. State pattern and color wanted. _ Yards Fancy Out- 3 1 4? 1 0 ing Flannel Ideal weight. for nightgowns and In fancy stripes, cheeks and plaids, and pink, blue or tan designs. State pattern and color. ' 0rd nd no money; Pay SL413 yards on arrlva. er by I and postage for re 10 Yards 36-inch $149 Percale at - Very choice patterns in fast colors. In white. gray. Calcutta. and Indigo blue with neat out car figures or dots. State color and pa . 0 or by No. l8F3406. Send no money. Pay “.49 and postage on arrival for' N) yards. 'Isrms. Brown Leather Work Shoe Splendid b r o w n ' leather work , shoes. Heavy - " durable uppers; extra strong solid oak leather soles; leather insoles; low broad leather heels; and remiorccd’leather back stay. Roomy last. Sizes 6 to 12. Order by No. 18A758. Send no money. Pay $1.98 and postage on arrival. 0r- dcr boys' sizes 1 to Fanby Ne. 18A554. Price $1.89. Order little boys' sizes 9 to 18% by bio. 18A555. Price $1.79 and postage on an rival. Mention size. . Brand N ew Standard Tires Guaranteed 6,000 Miles 30x3 Size Now only $62.8 Brand new (not re- treaded). heavy non-skid tires of live rubber, erously oversize. miles guaranteed. but otten give 8,000 to 10,000. We will apply credit on the purchase of s new tire for mileage less than 6,000 that you get from any tire selected. The ' world’s greatest bargains tires— . 30x3 size, in ribbed-tread. Others are non-skid. Iiayl only the bargain list price and postage on or- rva. BARGAIN PRICE LIST. No. 18040—303 ....... .. ...... ......s 0.48 No. ”DH—30:67: . ..... .. . . . 7.09 No. l8042—32x3/2 . 9.98 No. lama—31x4 . l0.” No. l 2x4 . M” Ito. 18045—33“ l2.“ Maritime—34x4 1398 1. GUARANTEED iNNER TUBES. Ne. ianao—eoxs ~ ...... lg: no. room—sex: f. 'fio. neon—sax: N .49 o. Icicle-ease...sense-00'... e um lie. loose-.42).: ll . I pas-sen N3. close—m .....:..................,. ........................,. lreeeeeaeeoee-aeeeoeeeooll