‘ 81. 00 FIVE YEARS '3. 00 ONE YEAR MM' 4 ummwm mmmw ? .51 .3 z. , ez'r Home on W/zee/s DETROIT, MICH., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1925 77% “3583 aims: VOL. cm.- W30}: lllllwlrlllll llllllmlllx‘l ll. llllflunull: llrwlln...u|'.ll.ll.lil|l2zllll ill-ll 14.1....5lll l: .., (A. a. null— .V‘ ‘ NIGHTS a Paramount night. Para— mount and Radio are the entertainv ment twins. One feeds the eye, and the other the ear. Get your share of both kinds of entertainment. A life all work is like a year all winter. Bread is all right as a steady thing, but what about a little cake? Young folks long to quit homes where there’s nothing but chores—but what are chores when you throw a couple of Parac mount Pictures into the week! Work's a joke when the heart is light. The better movies let you into all the excitement of the great outside world. Radio's the voice but Paramimt’s the view! See the great society dramas, the lives of the wealthy, the novelty of scenes in foreign lands, the great Zane Grey Para- mount Pictures of outdoor adventure. Paramount Pictures are made fort!!!“ The safe guide to: entertainment is this name and trademark You can always ., get DX «an...» at the movies! .1 l l l ! I 1 1 ! whole family, delighting young and old alike. Everyone enjoys North of 36, Peter Pan. The Ten Commandments, The Air Mail. The Devil’s Cargo, The Goose Hangs High, AdVenture, and dozens more. But ’pever mind the titles. You can’t tell by the title whether you’ll like a pic- ture. Follow the name Paramount. That’s the bestguide. What with euros and good roads and radio and Paramount nobody has any» thing on you and your community today ifyouwillact. The play’s uni-The best entertainment Zane Grey is yours for» the taking. Paramount is We! sending you an endless‘stream of great £23,333}: :3“ shows. - [Y‘d‘dcnt of the Waste», 11 See them all. Get out and meet your neighbors and friends at the picture house "”1," ll * * 'l '1?“ and make your life mean more! See a f " good show-together. @wumOunt if it's a. Paramount Picture it‘s who stars in Forbidden Paradise 8 dowsof Paris runes ‘% \ at. whe mm in Tongues of Flame The Alaskan who rs in Contraban Monsieur Beauceire Richard Dis who stars in A Man Must Live Too Many Kisses Manhattan Argentine Love Miss Bluebeatd ation until he was aware of the pres- '. ence of these borers on his own farm. Furthermore, it too often happens that he does not know that his fields are cent infestation, yet the farmer dfl not know until the previous day that there was a single borer in his corn. Although farmers are slow in taking notice of the European corn borer, the danger from it is real In two coun‘ ties of Ofitario, Essex and Kent, it is reported by authorities that fully 180,- 000 acres of corn has been ruined by this borer. These - counties are im- mediately across "the Detroit river. .In two years’ time, experts believe, the same. conditions will exist in districts in this state unless some real strenu- ous work is done. In the New England states, it has ‘ been demonstrated that, when properly used, Control methods already known will greatly reduce the percentage of infestation. The problem, therefore, seems to be one of arousing the in- terest of the farmer, of education, and of cooperation. . HE Chicago news- papers are carry- ing advertisements of good eggs. These ads tell of the superior qualities of eggs as food; their richness in vitamines and other food essentials. The ads say that eggs will put “kick” into one’s life, and “pep” up efficiency. The “National Egg Producers” are telling to Chicago folks “eggs”actly without “eggs”aggeration, what eggs will do, and now, undoubtedly, efficiency men and office workers are having their “ham and” every morning. It is fine to advertise farm products of any kind, because it will likely in- crease consumption of the kind adver- tised. But there is a limit to it. If all farm products were advertised, the consumption of all of them would not increase, as the consumptive powers of the population is just about so much anyhow. But, to advertise those farm products which are best for the health will not only increase their sale, but will give the consumers a better knowledge of dietetics, and also will tend to increase their health and efficiency. There is no doubt but that Advertising Good Eggs advertising is a1 great factor in the formation of people’s habits. To advertise good eggs is fine. But, think of advertising poor eggs? Also, what would you think of advertising good eggs and selling poor ones? That would cause people to lose faith in the advertisements and would be suic1dal on the part of the advertiser. Good eggs themselves are good advertise- ments, and to let the public know that they are obtainable is doubly ef- fective. Poor eggs are poor advertise~ ments, but to back up good advertis- ing with poor preducts is worse yet. So, as these advertisements are- gen- eral,it behooves every farmer to back them up by letting the market have good eggs only. Every producer should support these advertisements because they advertise the eggs produced on his farm. N interesting re- The mark was made Federal recently by \a Canadi- an business man. He Reserve said that industry had not developed in Western Canada because the banks re- fused to suppmt industrial attempts there. ern Canada, and this man felt that the purposes of the financial institu- tions were to keep the industries in the east to help prosperity there.‘ Then asouthern man spoke up and said: “You know, we don’t realize what the federal reserve system means to this country. We had the very same situation as Canada has, until the reserve system was put into efiect. For instance, the cotton mills were kept in the New England states when it would have been much more economical to have them near the fields of production. Since the federal mated that there was a; twee y'rér.’ The money centers are in east— ’ tor in decentralizing money. In the past, New York was the money capital of. the country. To a great extent it reg-‘ united the supply and demand, and dictated rates. Now, the reserve as tem has made the supply of money. ‘ more available and has stabilized the rates. In the future, we believe that the country will realize more and more the benefits that business and agricul- ture will enjoy from this method of regulating the country’s money supply. N several states the Experi- post office depart- , . meht is conducting ments En an experiment in a Marketing novel producer-to-con- sumer marketing pro- ject. The plan is for the rural free delivery carrier to collect farm prod- ucts, from the farmers along his route and deliver them to consumers in the village or city from whence his route starts. He is permitted to keep one- half of the parcels post fee for his trouble. While the plan is being tried out on V a number of routes in several states, no publicity is being given to the ef- fort. Some of our farm organizations, particularly the farm bureau, fear that the enterprise may fail from a. lack of publicity rather than from the imprac- ticability of the plan. Unfavorable re- ports on the plan might, they think, he used later against the extension of the parcel post service along lines that will help the people living on rural routes. For this reason, they contend it is desirable to know whether there is a general sentiment favorable to the establishment of such a marketing system. The organizations are to be com- mended for their watchfulness in this matter. We are uncertain, however, whether, in this case, their fears are well grounded. One consideration raises the question in our minds. That is that there are no interests, private or public, which would in any way suf- fer from the development of such a marketing scheme. N another page of A Chance this issue, reports For a . are given on the bean c r 0 p of Michigan. Statesman These reports are, with two exceptions, from farmers. They tell a story of disappointment in garnering the bump- er bean crop predicted for this state. There is, however, some consolation in the fact that a shortage of supplies of good beans may so advance prices as to overcome, in no small degree, the damage to the crop. Such results have several times happened in the in- stance of other crops, particularly po- tatoes. It is a sad commentary on the meth- ods of distributing our farm products that financial gains may often be re- alized through a reduction in the out- put of wholesome food, when in many sections of the world such supplies of food are actually needed. But no one has yet been able to devise a plan whereby production can be kept with- in reasonable limits, prices maintained on a paying level, and everyone in need of the crop provided. 1TH the rapid Idealism progress that” . this country has made in during the last hun- Farming dred years, agricul- ture has been in a state of flux. There have been con- stant changes in it, with all their vary- ing ups and downs. This has handicapped the growth of idealism in agriculture, because ideal- ism needs steady progress in which to grow. Excessive profits, as well as suffering want, are handicaps to the development of idealistic thought. However, now agriculture seems to be comingonto an even basis and views from his 'own.”-Col , , ty _ . , to follow: hi- a life that finds content meat; and in a social environment in. which his entire family is happy. fine things about him in his daily werk; the familywhich makes a mod- , est‘pridéin’ itself and ‘its home, par- amount; and the community which orks together to make a medal life ' which idealism can grow, can all do much to make the farmer’s life one to be envied. However, the seed-bed of idealism ‘is in the individual. .It must start there before it can spread to the community. It behooves each. to sow the' seeds of idealism within himself. This 'can be done, in part, by looking for beauty in the crops he grows, and the live stock he raises. This thought of beauty canndf survive unless efforts are made for greater beauty in our daily work. And the one great outstanding feature of it all is that it pays to be an idealist in farming. Memories IN’T memories great? When you come ta think about it, ain’t think in’ great? somethin’ inside 0’ our domes what thinks. I really can’t figure out how it is done. It’s a great Wonder ta me that someone can think good, than to know that somebody else can’t think. And What’s more wonderful is, that We kin store experiences, thoughts and facts in our attic, take them out any time we want ta, and play with them fer a while, then put them back and go about our business again. Memories is of two kinds; the ones which we wanta keep and the ones We don’t wanta keep. The ones we wanta keep are the happy ones; they are of happy times and make us happy when we bring them out ta think over. The other kind is like weeds in the garden 0’ thought. We don’t want them, but they seem ta stay with us just the same. Only time, and what you call persistency, helps us ta' get rid 0’ them. Memories. is valuable when .we get older. Then we have lived life, and' have had experiences. Experience make memories which make our lives richer or poorer. If we live a life what has good ex- periences in it, the memories we have will be more enjoyable. Selfishness, hatred, egotism and etc., don’t give us experiences what make good mem- ories. Our livin’ then makes a lotta differunce with our enjoymunt 0’ old age. In age we live in the past; then we are supposed ta enjoy what we have done during the days 0’ activity. So, if .we wanta grow‘ old gracefully, we should live the kinda lives now what will give us good memories. We kin do a lot for ourselves by helping oth- ers ta live a life what will have good memories. It don’t make no differunce what we pay for things, all we buy is memories. We buy a new house, a new oughto, new clothes, or spend a lot for trav- elin’; all that just helps ta make mem- ories. But, many ’0’ the nicest mem- ories we have is those what’s cost us nothin’ but a littul effort doin’ some- thin’ worth while. Workin’ fer mem- ories brings better ones than tryin’ ta buy them, ’cause workin’ is 8. experi- ence, while buyin’ is just a transact- shun.——HY SYCKLE. “Life’s greatest idiot is the man who refuses to have anything to do with the man who holds 11-»- “ The individual. in looking for the" Just ta think that we got ‘ iflerent é .’ 1 1 a i l 9. _...- i *1 ——-—~._‘q¢,~ a,“ W.~-_LW-«. fl- .A.._._;,~A ~_.. .. PW/rM.“ ‘»-Q'—. l mm at: Mme» 'i ,, LACK stein» rd:t ofiwheat, oats. ';_ ‘. barley and rye-has been controlled in most at...yestsrn ‘E'urop‘e by eradi- ' ~catingflthejéon1mop, barberry. This is , notaztheory'. ,‘It is a: fact. There. is the beat of ‘evidence’on thispOint. . . Since thebarb'erry eradication cam-v ,, paign was begun in the United States, much has been heard about how Den- mark prevented destructive epidemics of black stem rust by eradicating bar- berry bushes. Less was known about what other countries had done. Many people in the United States asked whether there was good evidence that -exterminating barberrles would con- trol black rust. The exact effect "of eradicating the bushes in countries other than Denmark was net well known. Therefore, the United States Department of Agriculture sent Dr. E. C. Stakman, of the University of Min- nesota to Europe to study the situation, where eradication has been practiced. Black stem-rust does no appreciable damage in those countries of western Europe from which barberry bushes have been removed, but it is. extreme- ly destructive ‘ where there still are barberries. This conclusion is inevit- able for anyone who examines the evi- dence carefully. . 9 Barberries are rare in the best grain- growing districts , of England, Den- mark, much of Germany, Belgium, Hol- land, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary. This is clear from the statements of agricul- turists in those countries, and Dr. Stakman is convinced of the fact from personal observations. In the moun- tains and ,in some wooded lands there still are bushes and there still is rust; but in’ those districts in which the bushes have been destroyed the rust does practically no damage, although in'many of them it formerly was very destructive. twenty thousand rural homes in ceiving sets. We are offering three prizes. respectiy ely. . Tune in on Radio Contest T HIS most recent at modern inventions, the radio, has graduated from its first experimental stages to a permanent place in sand other such homes are anxious to learn more of the advan- tages of installing a radio. For this reason we are ott'ering $20 in cash prizes for the best letters relating experiences with radio re- In relating your radio experiences, would you also tell us in your letter of the kind of radio you have, the stations that tune in best, the kind of programs you enjoy, and why you like radioing. receive $10, and the second and third Mail your letters on or before October 12, to the Radio Editor, Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Michigan. Michigan. Over a hundred thou— The writer of the best letter will prizes will be $6.00 and $4.00 ' Buried Treasure Found at Picket Lake, Mecorta County By Roger M. Carroll LL set? Everybody clear?” It was Larry Livingston who look- ed around at the little group gathered about him in the clump of cedars on the bank of Picket Lake. He pressed a lever on a little box. There was a. subdued roar and a crash, then a shower of mud, muck and stumps over the trees and far out . into the little lake. They waited until the last splash ,as a largeroot struck the water, then crept out to see the result of the blast. “Well, that’s that. Looks like there will be no trouble getting at the stuff now.” “What’s that over there? By gum, we struck the right place all right. Look at this old dugout we uncov- ered.” “I’ll bet the old boat could tell some great stories if it could talk. It’s In- dian built, too; you can see where they burned the inside out of it. A white man would have chopped it out. Whoopee! boys, we’re in luck this time for sure.” Sounds like a treasure hunt, doesn’t it? That’s just what it was, for Larry was in search of gold. In the blast just set off they had uncovered an im- mense amount of it, left there ages ago, no less valuable because it didn’t happen to glitter, it being of a. dirty white. In other words, Larry was in charge of a crew of men sent out by the Michigan State College to mine marl in different parts of the state, and, through the good offices of County Agent" Twing, they came to Mecosta county. He chose Picket Lake as one place in the county in which the men 'set up their equipment, blasted off the muck and set out to mine marl for three days, (that being the time Their equipment consists of a gaso- line engine mounted on a frame and belted to a system of spools on which are wound the cables. A large derrick raises the cables high enough in the air to allow the marl pile to grow to a considerable height. The bucket, known as the Mussel- man bucket, is an ingenious contriv- ance; and it certainly does the work. It holds one-third of a yard and, when all is working well, it will make about one trip a‘ minute. ' Along in the afternoon, after most of the crowd had gathered, Mr. Miller, of the Farm Crops Department of the Michigan State College, tested out var- ious samples of marl and soil brought in by different farmers. Some of the old~timers got quite in- terested when a foaming glass was set out on the tail-end of a. small truck; but when they were told it was hydrochloric acid working on the lime content in the marl dropped in the glass, their interest in the contents of the glass seemed to dwindle. After the testing demonstration, County Agent Twing gave a short talk on the use of marl, citing as examples some of the different places in the county where it had been used. Mr. Miller gave an interesting talk, and answered questions. He was kept quite busy, too, for a while. The questions asked showed the interest taken'by the audience. All this took place early in Septem- ber, at what used to be ~known as Picket Lake, about two miles west of Remus, on George Statfleld’s place. There were over one hundred present. A bunch of the boys from the Remus school were there in charge of Mr. Henry. It was probably as good a. ses- sion asthey would have had, had they ause Rust " A simple precaution Mm lifll(llll{e Dinzwmd Crystal lll llL'llCCltC flakes, in Curing meats r—that insures against spoilage and brings finer flavor A recent article in the issouri Ruralist carries a message of vital interest to all farmers who cure meat. "The curing proc- ess,” it says, “is noth- ing more than a race between the penetra- tion of the salt to the inside of the ham and the disintegra- tion or deca ing of the meat. I a slow dinolving salt is used, the meat will dete- riorate before it is cured.” In other words, the crusts of salt you so often see on the out- sideofthemeat,mean that you are running a serious risk ofspoil— age. They are formed because the salt is diuolving too slowly. On this point—and on other points egually important—there is a big difference in va- nous kinds of salt that are offered for sale. This salt dissolves far more rapidly Ordinary salts dissolve slowly because they are made up of tiny cubes, hard as hail- stones. One of these cubes, greatly en- The Diamond Crystal Salt Guide For Table, Diamond Crystal Shaker Kitchen and Salt (free flowing. in Household handy pom-in cartons) se or Diamon Crystal Table Salt (in boxes or sanitary muslin bags). For Curing Diamond Crystal Coarse Mean Salt (in 35-“). and 70- . bags). For Buttew Diamond Crystal Flake Making or Fine Flake Salt (in 2804!). paper—lined barrels and in bags). For Cheese- Diamond Crystal Cheese Making Salt (in 2804b. paper— lined barrels). For Cunning Diamond Crystal Flake Vegetables Salt, Diamond C stal and Fruit: Fine Flake (Table alt) or Diamond Crystal Fine Salt (in 280-113. barrel: or bags). Diamond Crystal No. 1 Common Salt (in 280- b. barrels, in bags and in 50-lb. blocks). For Livestock, Suiting Hay, Killing Weeds, etc. ess no other manu- facturer can use. This same process brings it to you exception— ally pure and mild. Bitter impurities present in ordinary salt give home-cured meat that “too salty" taste on have so often 0 served. With DiamondCrystalyou get onlv the full. nat- ural avor of the meat. all foods, for butter- forprotccnon against spoilage in curing meats, use Diamond Crystal Salt. The guide printed above shows which type of Diamond; Crystal is best suited to every farm need. you do not know The Diamond "The Salt that’s a he glad to mail it to larged, is shown in the diagram above. 9 Below is a single grain of Diamond Crys— tal, also enlarged. Notice the striking dif- ference. Diamond Crystal Salt consists of delicate, little flakes, soft as snow, that dis- solve almost imtanlly. Used for curing meats Diamond Crystal penetrates rapidly to the bone. It does not form crusts on the outside. It gives you firm, evenly cured meats—~and insurance against spoxlage. Why it prevents “over-saltiness” Diamond Crystal comes in quick-dissolving flakes because it is refined by a spec1al proc- St. Clair. Mich. Cure Pork Crystal in your locality, write us. [3 Booklet "101 Uses for Salt'l Use it in buying. If where to buy Diamond Crystal Salt Company, ’ since 1887 makers of Diamond Crystal, ll Salt,” St. Clair, Mich. F REE—Many women have been interested in our booklet, “101 Usesfor Salt.” We will you free upon request. Diamond. Crystal Salt Co.. Dept. V‘2 l Please send. free. the material I've checked: l D Booklet “HQ w to Butcher Hogs and There is a Diamond Crystal Saltfor each farm need. No. I feeding, come: in 280- ii. [6. barrel: in h .and in 56.15. bloc stayed in the school room. For better fl avor in - making, for canning, " Common, for stock_ I ' . "was fairly estimated at' 7,288,000 P bushels, the largest ever produced in the state. As a consequence of this and other reports, and the general im- pression resulting from an increased acreage and prospects for high fields, “bean prices have been slipping, and the outlook has been for prices that _ would leave little, if any, profit to 'the growers. ’ The data for thegovernment report was gathered on or before the first of September. Since that time, rains have been continuous over practically all of the bean producing territory of . this state, and much damage has re- ‘ sulted. The ~extent of this damage, together with other favorable market conditions, ought to put bean prices on a reasonable basis and keep them there. That our readers might be better in- formed on the general situation throughout the bean producing coun- ties of the state, we have asked for reports from growers on the situation in their respective counties. Below we are publishing the replies. . These answers were mailed to us on - and after September 18. Two county agents also responded. Their letters are included with the rest. Here are the reports from fifteen bean growing counties: Alcona County. After telephoning over my county to a number of farmers, I learned that there are approximately 1,000 acres of beans planted in Alcona. About twen- ty per cent of this acreage was struck with blight. The yield is estimated at about sixty per cent, of a fair aver- age—A. Thompson. Bay County. I would estimate the bean acreage in this county to be twenty-five per cent above normal. Rain is damaging the early beans, but the late ones are looking good. We estimate the yield at fourteen bushels per acre.—-—G. Howell. There was a full acreage of beans planted about Pinconning this year, and about fifty per cent of these have been pulled. Those harvested have been damaged by wet, hot weather from twenty-five to fifty per cent; and those not pulled probably from ten to fifteen per cent.~—C. W. Kitchen. ' ln Beaver township, about fifty per cent of cultivated land was planted-to beans last spring. They have been blighted and rusted in this part of the county. Those threshed averaged from five to eight bushels per acre. Thresh- ing has been delayed a full week by wet weather—W. J. Deshano. Genesee County. Dry weather cut down the expected acreage for beans, which was above - the average for this section. Late— . planted beans had a large growth of vines, but are not setting full. A few fields have been harvested and were good. Other fields were pulled too late and were caught by the recent heavy rains. Some of these have started to grow. L. R. Perry. There is an increase in the acreage of beans in Fenton township. Blight has damaged the crop considerably. j .Wet weather has also injured the V quality. No beans have been thresh— ed here up to September 18. Farmers are estimating the yield at about ten bushels per acre. continued rainy weather has nearly ruined the crop.——H. E. S. Gladwin County. The acreage here was at least nor- mal. A large percentage of the beans were pulled when the late rains came The damage to the early ones Will amount to from ten to twenty per cent. Yields are estimated at from ten to twelve bushels per acre. Some blight is reported. It is hard to esti- mate the damage done by the recent rains—L. A. Calhoun. Gratiot County. Beans .did remarkably well during ,uthe fore part of the season. Since .- August 1, blight has been quite prev- alent. Recent rains have hindered -harvesting and greatly damaged the ,j crop. The yield will probably not ex- '-.é,eed fifteen bushels of heavy pickers. Acreage is largerithan usual, estimat- ed at 105 per cent. Many late beans "remain to be harvested, while some “that were pulled more than two weeks 'mr "and . Otérr Agree“: '1 Gram; _,the government crop report for- September, Michigan’s bean .crop' In a few cases, the ' ' / 3.50am still in the semi—4‘0. o. Chaim-j , . The acreage , of beans. planted harvested. ‘1' think if we can count on sixty per cent‘of the crop harvested, We will be able to consider ourselves around North Star this year is fully" \lucky.--C. L. Bolander, County Agent. ten per cent greater than last year’s crop. Those threshed are yielding about twenty bushels per: acre of good quality; but those. in the fields are being seriously damaged: by the rains and will \pick heavys—‘eA. A. Russell. Huron Coun‘ty.z. It is too early to give you a good report on beans, as none are as yet threshed. The bean harvest is just started, (September 18). Acreage is about the same as last year, and, as a rule, .the crop looks fairly good. Some report blight, although I do not think it is as bad as last year. A few farmers who started to ,‘harvest about a week ago have had their crops dam- aged by wet weather. Beans not har- vested are being damaged some where the pods touch the ground—Thomas A. Nichol. The bean acreage in Colfax township is the largest ever planted. Owing to blight and :«Wet weather, there will be a light yield, probably fifteen bushels per acre. A large part of the crop in this section will be damaged when placed on the market—D. K. Isabella County. Beans here are averaging about nor- mal. The quality of the crop is good and the yield will be about twelve bushels per acre. The damage from blight and moisture in this locality will not exceed five per cent. Prob— ably one-third of the crop will require three weeks yet of good weather to mature—W. H. Harrison. Kent County. I think the acreage here is about 100' per cent, as compared to a year ago. We had promise of a big crop the first of the season, but later hot and dry weather caused the pods to fill poorly. I think the yield will per- haps be about normal. A few were har- vested before the rain set in, two weeks ago, and a great many of these will be damaged. About twenty-five per cent of the acreage is now in the barn.——VVm. Norman. Livingston County. At the time of the rain, approxi- mately fifty per cent of the beans were pulled. Of this amount I would estimate approximately twenty per cent were in stacks or under cover. The remainder that Were lying on the field are practically worthless, as a market bean. A few of the larger growers, who almost invariably have large amounts, this year are offering to give them to anyone who would haul them off. The remaining beans standing or cut in the last couple of days, more than likely will fall down to about fifty‘ per cent, inasmuch as many of them are so ripe that they will shell out very badly before being Thgbean crop in this section was a. very good one for the season. But, on account of continued wet‘weather the beans are very badly damaged.—, J. R. Grubb. . _ Midland County. ' The acreage of beans 13" about 11 per cent, compared with last year. Some fields are damaged a little by, blight and wet weather. At present, conditions are bad for harvesting.The estimated yield in this locality is about five per cent higher than last, year.-—-M. S. Brokaw. Neway 0 County. The bean crop- s fairly good. The acreage is fifty per cent more than that of last year. The yield is gen- erally estimated around fifteen bush- els per acre. The crop has not been damaged by blight in this locality, and the quality will be good, except where wet weather has damaged in harvest- ing.——C. Barnhardt. The bean crop in Beaver township was reduced nearly fifty per cent dur- ing the last of August and the fore part of September by hot, dry weath- er. Before this, the outlook w‘as very promising—S. Andrus. , Oakland County. More beans were planted this year than usual, and there was an excellent show for a big crop; but, during the past few weeks, it has been nearly ruined by wet weather and blight—B. G. Wilson. Saginaw County. Field beans, as a rule, had a slightly larger acreage than normally, running about eight per cent. The early crop of beans was considerably damaged, due to anthracnose occurring in the roots of the plant. The general result was that they looked nice, but did not fill out well, the dry weather rapidly showing its effects. Many of the beans ripened a week to ten days earlier, because of this feature. Late beans are particularly good, but were affect— ed quite seriously with blight. The rather heavy rains last week had a tendency to lead us to expect a large amount of heavy moisture in the beans which will be hauled to market early. We expect that there will be quite a large amount of spotted beans, and beans of uneven size, so that the. ten- dency will be towards rather heavy pickers. Threshing reports at the present time indicate that where beans normally go twenty-five bushels to the acre in Saginaw county, the same fields will yield only twelve to fifteen bushels. We will not expect many reports of heavy yields except on late beans, if weather conditions are favorable. It seems to be the con- census of opinion here that the bean , ll, Will, “I, MW .“ ,.<,§\\'il\llltw \ ,"Hl‘ " fl/ong t/ze Pat/z of Program u “mil, I’M. NOT LICKE D YET , m. BUILD ONE THAT WILL ' FLY! ‘ ’PPPPP Mchan Largst Copf Ban crop will not exéeed that or last year. in Sag-inawcounty.—'—A. B.- Love, Coun-‘ ty Agent. ‘ ' ' ' Sanilac County. From twenty to twent -five acres of beans were planted th 3 spring 011 every Mil-acre farm. The crop .in this vicinity has been damaged badly .by' blight. About one-third of the crop was pulled, and this may prove almost a total loss from recent rains. Those standing are also, damaged Where touching the ground. The ground‘is so soft that it is difficult to pull beans or do any other works—Jas. Mahafi’y. There is a larger acreage of beans than last year in Elmer township, and the yield is estimated at around fif- teen bushels per acre. The Quality is poor, due to recent rains. There is some blight, but most damage is from wet weather.—P. E. Bryan. . . Shiawassee' County. ~ , A veryr large acreage of beans was planted in this vicinity and the quality was good, but it is now being dam- aged by wet weather. A considerable portion of the crop lies in‘the field, and it has rained nearly every day for the past ten days——C. D. Colby. The acreage of beans-is somewhat larger than usual. The crop Was of good quality, and the yield generally good; but recent rains have done con- siderable damage, especially to those- E G. cut and out in the field—C There is probably twenty acres of beans on each farm in this section. The crop is quite badly damaged by the late rains, and the drouth of the past season. The average yield from a few farmers who have threshed, is about twelve bushels per acre. Blight has not damaged the crop to any ex- tent in this section.——D. H. M. Tuscola County. Fully twenty-five per cent more beans were planted here than last year. They are now mostly ripe and about one-third pulled, of which only a small portion has been gathered in barns. Estimated yield per acre is fifteen bushels. The quality is good, except those being damaged in the fields by rains. There is very little blight here. Betterweather will yet save most of the crop.—J. D. The acreage of beans here is the largest inmany years. Prospects were good until rains began about three weeks ago, since which time much damage has resulted; Wind and hail also hurt many fields. The few thresh- ed have averaged from fifteen to twen- ty bushels per acre—7M. H. Beckton. STUDIES EUROPEAN FRUIT ‘MAR. , KETS. ’ R. SMITH, who is now in Europe, is keeping in close touch with foreign fruit markets. His work covers a market news service through shipping point stations relative to the probable demand for apples and other fruit in the markets; an improved ca- ble service on .export fruit prices, packing and shipping investigations, With a. View to lessening the losses due to improper packing and handling, and a survey of European demand and competition for American pears. WOULD MAKE WOOL GRADES IN- TERNATIONAL. GEORGE T._ WILLINGMYRE, wool speCialist in the bureau of agricul- tural economics, is in England, where he is conferring with British wool authorities in regard to uniform wool standards. He will later go to Rome, where he will confer with the International Institute of Agriculture regarding world wool statistics. The institute has found a great need for more detailed dependable information in regard to world wool production, and it is hoped that a plan may be worked out whereby growers, dealers and_spinners may have more definite statistics of sheep numbers and wool production in all the wool producing countries. INCOME HIGHEST lN OCTOBER. A SURVEY made by the department . of agriculture shows that the monthly incomes of farmers dur- . ing the last six years have been high- est in October, and lowest in April. The value of the money income of- farmers in exchange for non-agricul- tural commodities at pre~war prices has varied greatly during these years. The $12,833,000,000 of cash income for 1919-20 could be exchanged for only $5,660,000,000 worth of non-agriculturo al‘ commodities at pre-war prices. and in 1924-25 ‘the‘89,777,000,000 of cash in- come could be exchanged for $6,054,- 000.000 worth of ,commoditiesat pre- . " ’ war prices. .. , . , , ‘ ‘ ~. 4 .r v~_,. .. ’ 2 nmh’ui,,/—.—m ”,1“ .\-A ' O . ' AIRY‘ markets 0 are once 'more I... treading the ,gsu'nny half pt 3. _ pricelcycle. 1_The ‘tendency, of the entire. list, of dairy products is up- ward: 'A little. more than a yearago, it seemed that the dairy business might pain for a prolonged period of depression, but early 1925 saw: some improvement, and now the industry is again -in vfortune’s favor. . Dairying expanded rapidly after 1920. Good prices for dairy products attract- ed many producers into the ranks of dairymen. The total amount of milk produced increased from seventyosix billion pounds in 1919, to one hundred and fifteen billion pounds in 1924. AJ- lowing’ for the growth in the human population, the output in 1924 furnish- ed nearly a fourth more milk, butter, cheese and ice cream for every man, woman and child in the United States than they had consumed four years’ previous. . The dairy cow population during this period increased only nominally faster than the long-time trendiollow— ed in the past sixty years. A good share of the increased output, then, came about through larger production per cow, influenced chiefly by more liberal feeding. The average milk pro- duction per cow, which was 3,661 pounds in 1919, had been increased Better Equipment Has Been a Factor in Reducing Production Costs. - to 4,368 pounds in 19.24, a gain of near- ly twenty per cent. The expansion in the dairy industry apparently culminated in 1924 when a new record in the volume of produc- tion was established. It was aided by low feed. prices during the first half of the year, and exceptionally favor- able weather and forage conditions during the summer and fall. Prices declined under the heavy supplies, so that total dairy inh‘ome for the year was less than in 1923. In 1925 occurred the first interrup- tion to the general upward swing in ' dairy production which started five years ago. Lower dairy product prices and higher-priced grains induced some dairymen to go lighterwith the feed scoop and silage cart. Better returns from other types of agriculture with which dairying competes, tended to re- duce the number of cows milked. Al- though dairying is more permanent than almost any other kind of farming, and offers less hazard with a more dependable income, it means hard, steady work on a 365—day job, which does not appeal to some farmers ex- cept when it offers exceptional profits. Some of the raw recruits of the dairy 9' ~ ranks in 1922 and 1923 became desert‘ ers in 1924. Consumption of dairy products is on a broad, substantial basis, with the tendency to include more and- more of them in the diet. Wide recognition of the food-value of milk insures its mar-‘* ket, so that.,it will be purchased, even y Marilla 1: Twmrfaflf I palm-try when prices 'may seem high. On a per capita basis, consumption of butter has increased from less than fifteen pounds 'in 1919, to seventeen and one-quarter pounds in 1924. Correspdnding to this increase in butter consumption, there has been a marked turning away from substitutes. The vitamins theory, plus the natural aversion for substitutes, has won trade away from oleomargar- ine. Back in 1919, our percapita con- sumption of oleomargarine reached nearly three and one-half pounds, but now we are eating only two pounds or less. Consumption of all dairy prod- ucts established new records in 1924. While it is true that lower prices at retail were necessitated, it was dem- onstrated that our national appetite for dairy foods can be increased. The improvement in’ the dairy mar- ket is reflected in the substantial gains in prices of all dairy products as com- pared with last fall. Butter heads the list with a gain of eight cents a pound. Since April, prices paid to producers for fluid milk have been higher each month than in the corresponding month last year. In August, they were fifteen cents per 100 pounds high- er than in August, 1924. Cheese prices at the opening of the new fall season are about three cents per pound high- er than last year.\ Advances in prices of canned milk have been aided by a slowing down in' production as com- pared With last year, a good domestic demand, a slightly larger export de— mand, and the smallest accumulation of stock in manufacturers’ hands on record, with one exception. The bugaboo of foreign competition has been largely effaced in the last year. There is no doubt but that pro- duction of butter in foreign countries has made big strides in the last few years under the same stimulation of relatively better prices for dairy than for other agricultural products to which American dairymen responded. Particularly in southern hemisphere countries, production has exceeded all preceding records. New Zealand re- ports an increase of eight per cent in the butter-fat production for the ten months ended May, 1925, over the cor- responding period in the preceding year. Canada is a growing source of butter supplies for world trade. Her exports for the twelve months ending June 30, 1925, were practically double those of the preceding twelve months. Denmark is exporting more butter than ever before, and Russia is again among the list of exporters, a direct shipment from that country to the United States last spring being the first in many years. Consumption of butter in the im- porting countries of Europe has kept up With the gain in exports from coun- tries of surplus. European industry has been reviving since 1922, her peo— ple have more money to spend and are better able to absorb the butter sur- pluses of Denmark, New Zealand, Ar- gentina, Canada, and other exporting countries than at any time since be- fore the war. Demand for dairy prod- ucts in Great Britain is large in spite of the unfavorable employment and in—. dustrial conditions reported. During the first seven months of this year, her imports amounted to 432,000,000 pounds, nearly one-fourth larger than in the same seven months of last year, and practically equal to the average pre—war imports of an entire year. The total imports of cheese into Great Britain during this period were eleven per’cent larger than a year ago. Purchases by Germany in the past year and a half have had an important strengthening effect on world dairy markets. While in 1923 her imports were negligible, in 1924 they approach- ed the 1909-1913 average of 11i,000,000 (Continued on page 315). ‘ W0 LV ERINE The 1000 Mile Shoe CORDOVAN HORSE-HIDE “LEATHER STOCKING?! Men-this shoe wears I 1000 miles and it always dries out soft It’s horsehicle tanned a secret way A shoe to wear 1000 miles. Men thought it, could not be done. N ow they tell us that 1000 miles is really “nothing at all” for this shoe. Read the letter above. It is like hundreds we receive. There’s a real rea- son why Wolverines give so much extra wear. They are differ- ent from any other work shoe made. It’s a different leather to start. Genuine Cor- dovan Horsehide. The stoutest, toughest leather known to man. The only material ' that can be used to cover big league base- balls. Used for cen— turies in making the fine Cossack saddles. Its equal for With- standing hard knocks has never been feund. Butheretoforehorsehidecould never be used in work shoes. It always “tanned up” too stiff. Finally, in our own tanneries, we discovered a new process. We learned the art of making this tough leather soft as a glove. Softer than ordinary leathers. It is thick and heavy. Yet it bends in your fingers as easily as piled rawhide. And it always stays soft. Malvern. Iowa M y 10, 1925 Wolverine Shoe 8r an’g Corp. Rockford, Michigan Gentlemen: Just one word to say about your shoes. They are the best shoes that I ever were. This makes three pairs‘that Ibought, ' each pair I were more .than a year. The second pair I bought the first of April, 1924, and they are still good for three months yet. They are the only size 8 ' shoes that I ever bou ht that didn’t hurt my feet. I ave got three fellows to try them. They say that they are the easiest shoes they ever wore. M. P. KELSO, Malvern. Iowa Get these shoes soaking wet. They’ll always dry out soft as velvet. You’ll like Wolverines for their comfort as well as their long wear. Try apairthis season. Feel the double-thick, soft leather. Flexible as buck— skin. Tough as rawhide. That’s what you get in horsehidc tanned this new way. And, remember, it always stays soft. \Ve make work shoes ex- clusively. And we haveour own tanneries. Every hide is tanned in our own plant. That assures you uniformly high quality. We produces model work shoe for every job. Farm, lumber camp, mine or factory—and for every climate. There's a ;. horsehide Wolverine that. « Wolverine Comfort Shoe Here’s a shoe for the ten- der foot. Light, soft and easy as a carpet slipper. Fits like an old shoe the at time you slip it on. Suitable for anyone with sensitive feet, or for long wear where you don’t have Wet weather. will just suit you. Send today for our catalog. If your dealer hasn’t Wolverines, please write 2 us and we will refer you to one who has. : Wolverine Shoe & Tanning .4. Corp. .3. Formerly Michigan Shoemaker: " Rockford, Michigan -----------------1 Reminder Coupon I I I I I Tear this out now to remind you I I to ask your dealer about Wolver- I - I inc 1000 mile shoes. If he hasn’t I them in stock, write us direct and I | we will refer you to one. I : I . I Wolverine Shoe & Tanning Corp. Dept. 107 Rockford, Mich. , , J * . .a, :::: » midi...“ :0 ”4%”,nnmmwuezrns '1 .... The Tiller is One of These NO longer can you afl'ord to be con- tent with "doing the best you can with the equipment you have.” To make present-day farming profit- able you must have the best equip- ment—highly eflicient, dependable and, above all, economical equipment. The Universal Tiller represents the latest development in modern, money- and labor-saving farm implements. The added revenue from larger crop yields—ranging from 10 to 4010: more than pays its cost in a shdrt of MoneySamngImpl / , time. “Once-over” with the Tiller and a finely pulverized, highly productive seed-bed is produced. Many trips over the field saved—valuable time saved ——money saved—and better crops assured. Ask. your Ford dealer now to ar- range for a Tiller demonstration on your own farm so that you may see its advantages for yourself. Or send us the coupon below for full infor- mation and a copy of our new, illus- trated folder. ' THE UNIVERSAL TILLER CORPORATION 627 WEST 43rd STREET, NEW YORK Send for FREE CataIOg The Universal Tiller Corporation, 627 West 45rd Street,pNew York Please send me, without obligation, a. copycf your .new folder describing in detail the use of the Universal Tiller. MFIO Name ....................... Address ........................................................................ City .......................................................... Nearest Ford Dec/en. Address‘ .......... When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention The Michigan Farmer Thousands of Whit Leghorn pullets hens and cockeres at. low prices Shipped 0.0.D. and guaranteed. Order spring chicks now. 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"SENT“ CORN "USHER COMPANY "humm- of the Corn Bunker" lax Milwaukee Hawaii: ' SMASHING BARGAIN . , ONLY Guaranteed 100% All Wool Send No Money 44 Bust \ — 0 Money .5” M if; I R . , . D Back . E - R Guar Q anlee by Lot Number L712 ALL WOOL BUFFALO CHECK BLAZER SPORT OVER-JACK. Absolutely lowest price in Amer- ica. Extra heavy. Elastic knit bottom. Green, red and. blue checks. Stylish, serviceable and warm. Worn open or closed at neck. SEND NO Simply mail us your name, address: MONEY. give size, lot number and color. Pay postman $2.98 and a. few pennies for postage. f not the BIGGEST VALUE you ever saw, RE- TURN IT and we’ll gladly refund your money. We manufacture this garment. ave two profits, the wholesaler and retailer. 8 ND FOB. BAR- GAIN CATALOG. THE BEST MAIL ORDER'CO. “From Factorly to You" - IIINNEAPOL S. m . RN. “You have tried the rest, why not the BEST 1" JVAA. ‘ «fouled EXEMPTIONS FROM EXECUTION. er property can one keep from being taken if there is a judgment against him ?—H. R ‘ To every householder an exemption from execution, is allowed, of house- hold goods and ‘furniture to the value of $250; also a. sewing machine, spin- ning wheel, loom, and stoves used in the dwelling house; ten sheep, two cows, five hogs, team, tools, and other things used by any person in his trade or occupation, to the, value of $250; also hay, grain, and feed sufficient to . sustain these animals for six of the house for a like period—Rood. DOG TAX. Do we pay dog tax? Are dogs class- ed as personal property? If not, and dog tax is a special tax, what is the money used for?—-T. F. L. The owner is liable for the dog tax; and if the tax is not paid the sheriff is required to kill the dog. The tax, when collected, less the cost of col- lection, is turned over to the county treasurer. The statute provides that whenever any person sustains any loss or damage to any live stock or poul- try by dogs, he may, upon a. com- plaint to any justice of the peace of the township or city, obtain a. report by the justice of the loss, and upon filing the report With the“ board of supervisors they shall draw a. warrant on the treasurer of the county for the damages sustained, together with the cost incurred. LIABILITY FOR POISONED CATTLE. The people of our township voted to let their cattle run on the highway and commons, regardless of state laws. A lady from Illinois came and bought land and started a. girls’ camp in our township. She made a tennis court, unfenced, and put poison on the court to kill the grass. Some of the farm- ers’ cattle trespassed on the court, ate of the grass and died. ’Can this per- son be made to pay for these poisoned cattle, or be prosecuted for putting out this poison?—Subscriber. The township cannot give to any person tha right to allow his animals to trespass upon private grounds. The extent of the authority of the township by voting to allow stock to run at large, is to excuse trespass upon the highway itself by such animals. The injury in this case apparently results from the combined negligence of the owner of the stock in allowing it to wander upon the private grounds of the owner of the tennis court, and the negligence of the owner of the tennis court in placing the poison; and it is therefore believed that there is no lia— bility of the owner of the tennis court for the damages done to the cattle. A SCHOOL QUESTION. If one livesin a,” district where there is no high school, and has a child who has passed the eighth grade. can the district where the child has to go to high school charge-more than sixty dollars tuition? Does the law require a child to go to school until he is six- teen years old?~——R. W. B. The liability of the township in which the child resides to pay tuition is limited to $60, unless the school board votes 3. larger sum. Session Laws (1919) No. 132 Section 1 pro- vides: “Every parent, guardian, or other person in the state of Michigan having control and charge of any child between the' ages of seven and six- teen years, shall be required to send such child, equipped with the proper text books necessary to pursue his or her school work, to the public school during the entire school year,” etc. Exception is made of‘children regu- mt‘ ‘0 Cape. Q. ”501,.“ . How much household ,godds. and: oth- months, and fuel for the maintenance urns ole Mom pttofl larly attending a private or parochial school whichcomplies with the .provis- ions of the act, and reaches such branches as are taught in the public schoois, and children. who have re- ceived an eighth grade diploma from the public school, and children over fourteen years of age who have com- pleted the sixth grpde and are neces- sary to support their parents; and children found by the truant officer to be physically unable to attend.——-Rood. CONDEMNING PROPERTY. A state road runs by our house which was laid» out sixty or seventy years ago and has never been chang- ed. A man in our town has petitioned the highway commissioner to condemn the road, saying he gives all the road off from his land. Road is in good shape. He petitioned for eighty rods by my place to put it on the line, but nowhere else is it o the line. My road fence has been here for many years. Can highway Commissioner condemn the road and force me to sell a. right-of-way off my land ?—-H. T. Any property needed for public pur- poses may be taken by condemnation. Before the possession of the owner can be disturbed, there must-be a. ver- dict of a jury to "the necessity in a. proper proceeding, finding the value, and payment to the owuer of the amount so _found.—-Rood. SELLING STORED GRAIN. Is it illegal for an elevator to sell stored grain that is not paid for? Can they sell it and buy options? What is the law in regard to it ?——W. F. . The right of the person storing the grain depends entirely upon the terms of his contract. He would not have the right to sell it unless the contract gives such right—Rood. MARSH HAY IN A DAIRY RATION. Can you give me a. balanced ration' for my coWs? I have a lot of marsh haw, a. little clover, and a few corn- stalks for grain. We have ground oats and ground flax seed. Would it be cheaper to buy a dairy feed at $53 per ton, or oats at fifty cents a bush- el? Or would. it be cheaper to buy good clover hay in place of marsh hay?~—M. D. It would be poor business to not use the “marsh hay now that you have it. You want to convert this into cash by feeding it to your ‘cows. sides, marsh hay is pretty good feed if it was cut at the proper time, and was properly cared for. Analysis shows marsh hay contains ~four per cent digestible protein, while timothy only contains 2.8 per cent. There is the question of palatability that no one can answer without experience. If the COWS eat it readily, that’s the test. Flaxsecd contains 20.6 per cent pro- tein, more than the average dairy feed, and is quite appropriate to use with marsh hay and ground oats. The flax- seed should be finely ground; if not, you will not get results. Oats will be better to mix with the flaxseed than a dairy feed. As your flaxseed is rich in protein it will not be necessary to purchase another high content protein feed to make a. balanc- ed ration. \ The following ration is suggested: 12 lbs. marsh hay . .. .48 lbs. protein 5 lbs. clover hay.. . . . . .35 lbs. protein 5 lbs. cornstalks . . .07 lbs. protein Total roughage . . . . . .90 lbs. protein 51/2 lbs. g. oats ...... . . .58 lbs. protein 5 lbs. rg. flaxseed... .1.03 lbs. protein Total grain . ...... . .1.63 lbs. protein This makes a. total of 2.51 pounds in the ration, the standard per 1,000 poundslive weight for cows giving a good flow of milk. . It must be understood that if you have cows of large size and large ca- pacity, this ration should be increased, but the foods should be fed in the above proportion. ‘ 4 And be-. my "<....~.~ ,. ,,- "~ 'me~’ . _y,. r _ ,. ‘ Us?» a. _., .VW4~‘W-»—~-w e v. . A . . - ~_._ .. va‘pw. . ‘- . t. p. x... A _ a“: wiry-v - \\ Satistactory Service For 24 Years “Gentlemen: I have been deal- ing with Montgomery Ward & Co. for 24- years. I have been sending orders from the several diEerent cities in which I have lived. I don’t know yet where I can get better service or better value. Your goods are always reliable and give the best satis- faction.” Elmo M. Myers, 1577 E. 86 St., Cleveland, Ohio. mull”) \ ”5.0““ Him 5. iiitkiiki t ..unl.unilm““\ \ I'V” ‘3 “human“... ’ i! uiuuunu\HH\LHUHHHHHHUHHHHHH “Millen- A Customer For 51'Years “My first order‘to Montgom- ery Ward 85 Co. was in 1874; from that date my orders have been sent with absolute confi- dence that goods were exactly as represented, and that I would be treated fairly and honestly. My confidence has never beenlbetrayed. You have my very best wishes.” C. H. Barnard, Home, Qregon The Word of Sat Is the Final Seal of Approval Ward’s Merchandise Always the Best “We have purchased farm fence, groceries, radio supplies, dry goods, wall paper, suits, hardware, auto tires and acces- sories and have received per- fect satisfaction with every- thing we bought. We have pur- chased from nearly a dozen mail order houses but like Montgomery Ward & Co. mer- chandise always the best.” John Kintner, Route 2, Box 62, Ney, Ohio isfied Customers m )ll’lflIllhlullltllofl"NIH" n o. . mo oun'ttllflflluuun ,3;- 9:—-—-—-— - 447‘. ?—---—- s4 Who Gets the Savings that May Just as Well Be Yours ? Do you always stop' to think that when you buy from Ward’s you are sharing in the savings made possible by $50,000,000 in cash—used to secure these low prices? You may just as well have your share of the savings secured by this large cash buy- ing for our 8,000,000 other customers. Here is cooperative buying on the biggest scale. $50.00 in Cash Your Saving this Season Your Catalogue gives you membership in this vast buying club of 8,000,000 people whose purchases together make possible these low prices. So use your Catalogue. Take advantage of the Savings that may just as well be yours. The Whole World Is Our Workshop Not only vast buying for cash, but a search of the markets of the world is made to se- cure for you the biggest bargains. mm“; any. 33 Baltimore . .‘ '1' We buy linens in Ireland, porcelain ware in China, Japan and England, toys in Austria, silks in China, Japan and France, enamelled ware in Sweden,musica1 instruments in Italy and France. "ESTABLISHED—187M? ,, Omen Word‘éfifmfiromémmz Kansas City St. Paul fiTddhyrtfi‘e‘MosrfProgresfiba Portland, Ore. .-/ _ _/ Ward’s Merchandise Reliable and Serviceable “I am writing this to thank you for your promptness and kindness. I have been buying from your house since 1882, and have always received good treatment and found your goods reliable and serviceable. I never fail to say a good word for you and I feel that I am doing others a favor in recom- mending Ward’s.” C. C. Chrisman, Martinsburg, Mo. “mum”, "'lttltlll’.gp'-I lll'tlto < l .....mu:mmmummHumm.mmmmu W / U “llllluum. (M. Every part of America as well contributes to this vast stock of new fresh merchandise that your Catalogue puts before you for your selection. Ward Quality Means Reliability Always Tens of thousands of letters from Ward’s customers testify to the Quality of our mer- chandise and the low prices. “We never sacrifice quality to make a low price.” It was Ward’s Quality and low prices that brought us one million more customers last year. Use your Catalogue. You can save $50 in cash bysending all your orders to Ward’s. Your Orders Are Shipped Within 24 Hours Your orders will be shipped within 24 hours. That saves time. But besides, one of our seven big houses is near to you. Your orders reach us quicker. Your goods reach you quicker. It is quicker and cheaper, and more satisfactory to send all your orders to Ward’s. .0. Oakland, Calif. - Fort Worth / é 1v I i .1: is i J i a m xi "2 i a '3, unwawafiaw .. «. T ‘ nv mmvmnmvmmwm* 2w. I‘Vllmn’fllt Emma‘s: tax. , 4’/ 1/ 7 ,1 Goodyear HEAVY DUTY Cord Tires. for passenger cars. buses , and lunch, areavsilabie from Goodyear, Dealers in the lol- 5/1 , he lowinxsim: 30x3” (CL) 30‘: S (5.6.) 32:44 (5.8.) 33:4}; “ 33x4 " ‘ 33x5 " 32x4}; “ 34:5 “ 34x4): ,“ 35x5 " For those who desire balloon tires Goodyear-sunken a con- plctclined neludinx the HIAVY DUTY imlncermadns. WHAT a tremen- , dously tough and sturdy tire the new Good» year HEAVY DUTY Cord is! Just look it over. Heav— , ier,stouter, more massive all through. The thick, powerful body made with SUPERTWIST. The tread a deep—cut full All—Weather. Even the sidewalls reinforced against rut-wear. Yes, a great tire. And a great money and time saver for the man who needs its extra stamina! Goodyear makes a tire to fit every need and every pocketbook. Buy Goodyear Tires from your local Goodyear service station dealer. He is conveniently located and can give you imme- diate delivery. And his service will help you et out of your tires all the mileage the Goodyear factory has iuilt into them I Copyright 1925. by The Goodyear Tire 5; Rubber Co., Inc. Good tires deserve good tubes—Goodyear Tubes Mention the Michigan Farmer When Writing to Advertisers The Best Investment on the Farm -—io a good fence! Royal Fence and Banner Steel Posts insure that all your other investments earn money and make your farm a pay— ing proposition. Good fence protection means that your crops and live stock are going to be safe. The right kind of fence is the most important investment on the farm. We stand back of Royal Fence with this GUARANTEE Our dealer will hand you with every purchase of Royal Fence our written guarantee that it Will equal or outlast in actual length of servnce any other fence now made, of equal size wires and used under the same conditions. Ask for Banner Steel Posts Too Use the right kind of steel posts with your fence. Banner Posts cost less in first cost, and their extra long years of service reduce fence costs still more. Railroad rail de31gn —vunlike ordinary T steel sts. They have the ctr est known. cm of steel construction. say to drive, no holes to dig—and. their extra large slit-wing anchor plate packs the post solidly into the ground. Continuous rows of notches on both sides of the post make it easy to attach line wires. You get long lasting fence when you ask for Royal Fence and Banner Steel Posts. the Royal Fence Dealer in your town. 'IJL‘W ngal Fence 4annersesPosts ‘ American Steel & Wire Company \w n\\'-' .... W go to it. 7} I; ’ Some Fmit“ Farm NOtcs , '- " By L. B. Rater ' » HAVE noticed one odd fact. ,Al- pic pic, ice cold watermelon 8. Yard though this section of our state long—did I say we farmers were hard has been settled for over a bum up? Well, anyway, we eat. dred years, there are yet remaining a ' number of fairly large tracts of tim- ber. Local crate factBries truck in many loads of logs every winter, and A FARMER near Grand Rapids, Jos- l have walked over timber tracts eph Postema by name. is making where rough WQOd. in the shape 01? a success with Everbearing blackber- tODB and down timber. abounded; yet ,ries. Some twelve years ago, Postema no one burns WOOd. and. cord WOOd is noticed some plants growing in a' fence almost unsalable. Every farm chimney row-which were bearing out of the in the country belches clouds of soft usual season. He found that they had coal smoke, while wood is rotting on good quality and bore fruit until frost. the ground. There isn't a. hardware Plants were transplanted, and now store in our section which carries Mr. Postema has a fine patch which wood stoves in stock. As a boyl re- is netting him five dollars a case dur- member that all the people' burned ing the after-season for berries. The wood, and we kept warm and comfort- berry looks like the Eldorado and has able, even thbugh the houses were very good quality. built very poorly, so that large cracks abounded. There is something about‘ a wood fire which carries an appeal which no coal fire ever can give. My dream house has a large fireplace where a wood fire crackles and spark— Department of Agriculture, is les with good cheer. trying out, in conjunction with Stan- ‘In a fifty~mile drive yesterday I no_ ley Johnson at the South Haven EX‘ ticed many orchards in which apples periment Station, the growing 0f 31" fairly covered the ground. It seems a' ple seedlings to get roots for grafting pity that there should be so much purposes. The object is to make this waste, yet it does not pay to pick, sort. . and pack apples, as the market price grafting. stock. is not sufficient to cover the cost of We import twenty million fruit gathering and shipping, let alone wag- stocks, and still have no control over es for raising the apples. Cider mills their production. This makes an easy have practically disappeared, around avenue for the importation of diseases here, and I do not know of one family and insects. . who makes apple butter. . Experlments thus far show that seed- The summer season is over at last, lll‘ngs from the Wealthy, Dellcious and . olman Sweet varieties make very and we farmers are drawmg huge good stock for grafting purposes breaths of relief. This is a. resort, sec- ' ' tion, and never again for me, if I sell out here. Summer resorters are a. nuisance. They steal our fruit and What would be your opinion on set- vegetables, they prowl all over our ting an asparagus bed this fall? Would farms and root out every wild flower isholhlg tfigdm‘ggogg? MEG}? f? $91.11;: they ca? they our .. Who “manages. yards With a miscellaneous assortment . it receive?—G. P. C 0f banana peelings, bones, 0111 paper Asparagus roots are setinthe spring and smelly lunch boxes; they go roar- rather than in the fall. Probably 1118’ and yelling 6110118 the roads all many of the roots would live if set night long. so that sound sleep is al- in the fall, but the stand would be most impossible. Every day in every more uniform by spring setting. The way they become more of a nuisance. usual distance is 4x21,é feet. The In addition to all that, they CTOWd the roots are set in furrows eight to ten roads:so that n0 farmer dares to 80 inches deep, so that the crown is six on the road With horses, and they even inches below the surface of the ground. try to crowd us off from the road After setting, the roots are gradually when we start for town with the fam- covered by cultivation so that by fall ily flivver. The strange part of it is, of the first» year they will be com- that at home, in town, these same peo- pletely covered. For the first three ple are courteous, kindly folks, while years the plants are given ordinary in the country they are profane, vul- cultivation between the rows with a. gar hoodlums. hand hoe occasionally to keep out the We never had so many melons as weeds. In the fall the tops are thor- we raised this year. For over four oughly disked up and an application weeks the cellar floor held dozens of Of manure is desirable. The cutting melons, and we feasted whenever ap- season would begin in the spring 0f petite returned. Huge watermelons the fourth year. nearly a yard long and ice cold, musk- melons by the dozens, and long-legged boys form a combination hard to beat. Even the baby got his slice and wet his ears in solid bliss. That is the only way to eat watermelon; just stand attacked by the slug, which is quite in the yard, let the seeds fall where common on both of these kinds of they may, bury your face in a big fruit trees. It is a. slimy worm which slice until your ears feel wet, and eats off the growing part of the leaf_ It is very easily controlled by spray- I borrowed an iron hoe this morn- ing with some poison, such as two ing, one of those old-fashioned, home~ pounds of powdered arsenate of lead made affairs which our fathers used to to fifty gallons of water, or even by wield. It is heavy and clumsy, but I the use of mad dust. ‘Trees that are want to go after a mess of wild black sprayed awarding to the usual spray- berry and sassafras brush. Our fath- ing process, are very seldom attacked ers sure shook a wicked hoe; no won- by the worm. der they complained of backaches. Sweet potatoes swimming in chicken EVERBEARING BLACKBERRIES. TESTING SEEDLINGS FOR GRAFT- ING PURPOSES. ‘ R. G. E. YERKES, of the U. S. SETTING ASPARAGUS. SLUG ON TREES. What ails my cherry and pear trees? Can you give me a remedy?—E. B. The cherry and pear trees are being Careful grading and packing is the Chicago NewYork Boston Bir'rninglxnm Dallas Denver Salt Luke City gravy, fried chicken, tender enough to last good thing you can do to your almost melt in your mouth, fresh ap—' fruit. country independent of Europe for. .3. 4‘ r3 , éfluilding Material and Supplies! 7 This is the first announcement of our great Fall Sale and your best opportunity to buy at lowest prices. Bigger values than ever are waiting for you here at America’s heada quarters for good building materials and general supplies. ' . Order Today 3333313333 (Connnfied'rromrpegezssai. .. a» for what you eat with crfékei‘s.” : ‘ .“You mean the stuffs’that puts the ’ ,‘din’in sinner-'3” . ’ “Yes, only this is supposed to be . ' ‘ ' noiseless.” ; ' Personally, I never cared much for soup." It's my idea of a good gargle and that’s about all. But I figured we might as well take everything they’d ' ma, (1 t d throu h big new free General Coot: :nopagogdsfasr ‘ a u flow? 60 I nage' 0 W3. 6 g ' anatgiaiasrgngasaenerai suppliegs. Au.price§ ne. 4, _ . o. . o . cago. The next course was listed under the enC1nq v v v- _ v v v- v 00‘ name of entree, the last syllable being . _ . . . . . - ,1. as“ 11% . O pronounced“ like the first card higher gauge a ‘n Galvanized Sheets than the deuce. My curiosity was all we Galvanized as“ for Roofing 881 . aroused won éring what it could be, ' ”:as Field Fence Guaranteed 1," :0. r p ding ., ' * r u . ' r. . , but, when one of the inn-experienced : w” 20c ”‘1’” House Paint [all [1'ng 91' s 25 roe 3 servants hauled it in it was nothing The“ bass bargainsin 0:11:11. $210 [as w"% Square __ :2, e _ v 1" , — ‘1: but fish‘ It I Was running 3' boardlng ' . . ‘ .' 1‘ iéi‘ridinfiairvoaé'ifig "0- 9"MA'13- Gnaran- v.1”‘iil'K’mf; .No. 7-MA-23. Overhauled galv ‘53 ”use 1"“ at ”a“ 3”" a “h ”8 ”gm " ' “surmount 3333:: 333333833333 “3°33 3/ 33/ “F333 31.03.... 3:32; 3 ' ' ' ‘8 ‘ name, especially an 3mm” m ' 35333}: ghfllffiopi‘t’fi 3333.3...3333333 ,. ,. p... 03.03 3323333133d 33d, ._ . 0 , . .......... . . ' 0 - u e . e . . _ . . . . " But these landlords are pretty cute. Put up In r. W SPECIAL! No. 9.1.”-19, NOTE! 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It 38973 47 , and the salad both (some with dress- 7’ “725 / , . We furnish every needed item to completely install warm air. 1: —" s hot water and steam heating systems, guaranteed to heat your building in coldest weather. Free Engineering Service! Bushele ing, though that on the latter would 500 Lb. Capaclty almost make you blush. And there No. 36-MA-28. Eafiicicnt popular sized Harris a) No. _, e u l . ' ike 11135th - - . Just send us a rough sketch showing size and location of the C 1' C a all} was all the trimmings, 1 $603: 318236 rooms, number oi doors and windows and their sizes, height of 8 e t t easi- _ “$3 potatoes, cranberries, oysters, rolls Wm] 01mm ceilmg,and our engineers will send you a complete estimate . ream e - Dd everything ‘4 his system or the best most economical plant for your heme, including .irntor. Built 701‘ a - ' cob stacker. grain elevator ’ . . ti feeder as And my, how we enjoyed it. We gfo‘am?“‘§a‘gfcn§ 75 bonli? had been riding all day in one of Mr. “1811915 "hour Wm” ' ‘ engine. rice .......... $89.12 Ford’s Won-dors and were both hun- IIIERICA'B GREATEST grier than a couple of fleas in an HOME OFFER: aquarium. Everything tasted just right. But the idea, to my way of thinking, seemed all wrong, and I told all material for its installation. Experts are waiting to help you solve your heating problems. They show you how to do your own installing and save big money. i o n g s e r v i c e a n d P e c r l e s s s k i II In i n’ 3. Capacity 500 lbs. _ per hour. Easy ‘ to operate. Sale price. . $41.50 N Bathro tilt 64 Best Made STORM SASH .33 $1142 .1 ls. . Mil—— H the Wife so. Says I: ‘l'w‘. as . AI :3 “The quality of this grub IS ace 43333;. -- 33333333, Biggrtogind‘tt": $21 00 $31 no :12 so . , y. - - . . ' h ’11 set that for it but these Ne. MA—104 furnish finest storm sash No. S-MA-31- Bathroom 0 ‘ hlg ’ I Y _ ’ _. But one or many attractive homes offered 528—1 with frames of clear white $598 including bathtub 5 ft. ion%‘%%%°‘§’8'?§§: . hotels need someone hke me to 1111- at lowest prices during this sale. Get our 0 MA pine. 1% in. thick. — wide. coated on the inside and over 3 in. ‘ th ,, iree book for lull particulars. This 1101113 #90. 18- ecial Glazed with clear glassa Combina- mll rim, with white porcelain enamel. t: prove em- mm 33333333333333.3133 :33 5 amino a” “we“ «on am 3‘33 3‘33 "3"“. W33 WW“ money sav g _ . .. p,- (‘88. on e a coc w in c - :1 ”And now What’s wrong, MI‘. terlal in guaranteed quantities mClUGtmg gragogfiglfg Mail coupon todaysior complete list of No. 10-MA- dcxed “Hot" and “ Cold.” fioflfi’éillfi‘agd .7'3 0” .6x6 sills millwork. glass, roofing, p 88 er- t 'i 1" stock sizes sent free on request. Special 30. C o n - connected waste and overflow. #5 Statler. board. ardware, nails and paint. 5 t- 6 Isis-v A sizes made to order. “Wed ill 11 Closet outfit With waSthWlI tyne VH- 9»? “Well take this turkey for instance Rooms. size 24 x 36 it. Sale Price. . $1066 in. th ck. '- moment to a reous eaartlissiiwaare bowl and white earth- 1 a , s c r e c n o r enware an . est fittings. Mahogany 231 _ . . PI and rims. Wallboard Mixed Nan. storm door finished closet seat and cover. ’ instead (tif bringingththe zhflfrgitirsln 1: no 8 Enameled Sink aaccaaagassag 31°13}: “$233153“: lavas,” coigegiwigh . it or on O carve e 'S . . , . . la n 118.1110. 5 ze x s. ,' 3. y . , y J N No. 6-MA-32- Iron 3c F: . 8185 Pa l ngti' e d Fitted with nickel plated cgmpression '13 couple of shoes on your plate- OW’ pipeinrandom lengths N 13 MA 33 Wale inzié -3‘83i&S-’Vm‘r§’h‘{‘“ ”PS maxim}: la”: and . , 0- _ _ _ .s ..‘4 . . “ " rap owa. rceo ‘5 how do you knOW but what It’s 0W1 mega?“ gist; coup- ._ Gold Medal No 2 MA 34 S I did . {till/gin. lit complete ..................... 62:10?! :1 . _ . - . - - . en ' meat? Or try to tell me, Will you, 932815?" 325% ...... 22 Wanboam m. Mil-mniinitno’imagdrnew a . g- . . ,_ ...... w ena a a szes rom ' what). 1. the dressmg?” 33.33.33“ ----- ... 333,3,3333 3;; 3a.... 3.33333333mo3333 Mail this COUPON ' . _, ....... e ome, war s on an . u _ _ Pipe 01' all kinds in all f _ itchen sinks with two . Llsten, 1.158 your JaWS, boy, for eat sizes riced proportlolb “D to 12 “3' 3,135: oigg;?de%lll(§g v33: faucets and trap. Size Harris Brothers (30., CHICAGO mg. No high-class hotel could get ately ow. Price Der sq.it........3c ........ 1.85 ”"24 “15- 138011512“ ‘ per 100 lbs W'th t obl'nipt. "All 42 l away with anything like that. You H B * “”3561: 'g" '°"’ 3°" . m° Wu". 5“" . a . . age catalog. I am interested m: talk llk‘e youd beeg’vaCCIDated WIth a art's r0 ers o. 0.0I.D.....'..'...............'...U...OII. phonograph needle. 42 . “Just the same, I’d rather get my De * MA- ssih 8'] s as (h! ’1' Nameseeleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeoo-eeo-eso nourishment in a place Where I can p ‘ ran ire (ago! 0 —¥ , Addra‘eeeeeeoneeeeeeeseeeeeeeneel-eeeeeee see it all and know what and why it is,” I‘ replied. T. . . , _ ,, “You should have been a horse. And e Te tea w a 1' Steel Whée's don’t eat so fast,” she admonished, “I » II“ S In ml Cheapeaahan ”assesses-Wheels cost honestly believe you’d even bolt the The Auto-OiledaAermotoar has behind it a record Of 10 years figuring yearso service. Make nutsf’ of successful operation. In all climates and under the severest con- , Nevertheless; When I’m home I know ditions it has proven itself to be a real self-oiling exactly what I’m getting in the food ° _ . windmill and a most reliable pumping machine. line. If we have chicken for Sunday 1a,, \4‘ An Auto-Oiled Aermotor, when once properly erected, dinner, I know whether the bird’s ‘ ' needs no ‘further attention except the annual oiling. been killed a couple hours or a couple There are no belts or nuts to workloose andnodelicate years. That’s where us boys who are parts to get out of order. on the producing end have the bulge here are no untried features in the Auto-Oiled on our city cousins. But do we cash Aermotor. The gears run in oil in the oil-tight, storm~ nil» "3‘1 ‘ 1 \ any wagon good as new. Low down—easy to load. Norepairs. Ess summonses omgmm PUT THIS iii-:37 MILL ON your.» .__w—r ’ZE , proof gear case just astheydid 10 years ago. Some refine- 'R: 111 on the advantage? We (10—11012. mentshavebeenmade,asexperiencehasshownthepossibii- iii“\\\\\:‘§ ’ Don’t dessert us for a few minutes. - ity of improvement, but the original simplicity of design has '15“? . We’re on the last course, and it’s list- . been retained while greater perfection of operation has been "" ed on' the menu as “food for thought.” The other day I read an article in . . . . . v win: . . . a With practically no friction, and the Wind-wheel of the Aermotor “we . v g,- a paper where it said that over 226,- 3‘ ‘ is made to run in the lightest breeze. It is also amply strong to .— m m‘mm 0.3, 000,000 pounds of _ butter substitutes, run safely in the strongest winds. In anyscondition of wind or weather you may be 33335-33.“ M w“ '. such' 9:3 ' 0190, em. had been spread, sure that the Auto-OiledAeI-motor will give you the ,bestaof service. It is made ' " 3' »: ‘over' the United States last year. and s’by'the company which’est'ablished-‘sthesteel windmill business 38y~earsaga -~ , . "ll“ Slul Mild! “nut -, that one-fourths” of this amount was a AERMOTOR CO. wag, molu MP” ,. ”'“' mu'm!_""“' MINUTE used to ad- vantage on the farm is as valuable as a minute used to advantage in any business. With dozens of things to be done, many of which must be accomplished quick- ly, a dependable clock be- comes almost a necessity. When that clock will call Factory: Peru, Illinois. America B' Bu 18 e 31.50 53-15 Baby Ben $3.25 $2.00 Minutes on the farm WESTERN CLOCK COMPANY, LA SALLE, ILLINOIS, U. S. A. In Canada: Western Clock 00., Limited, Peterborough, Ont. Sleep-Meter «r at a given time it performs l a double duty. You can buy such clocks at reasonable prices. You can choose them with the same certainty you choose other farm implements, by looking for a trade mark with a reputation for relia- ii bility. That trade mark is Westclox and it’s on the dial. Glo—Bcn Jacll o’Lantern 52-25 Pocket Ben $3.00 8 [.50 - somewhat . over the dining-room door, agoml. heavy £111,11st! came to the con- clusiOn it was just about true. There's f‘ farmers" all around that’s using it and selling their butterflgand it ain't right. -,We’re giving the best we got to the other fellow and..h'e gets all the gravy. You'can gamble, that the old boy who manufactures Packards don’t ride around in a Ford. Why should we? And butter ain’t the only one. I know I’ve eaten meals on dairy farms and the milk they passed you to drink was split. I alsoknow. that a good many of us farmers and. the cows get the. cull potatoes. Apples that’s too wormy to out are made into cider and drunk. Right?‘ You bet I am. I’ve been trying for a long time to scheme out a way that will improve this condition. Finally, last night, I was, seized with what they call “skull rash,” which'is simply a. case where your brain breaks out in ideas, and it occurred to me that if we’d think up some slogan 0r motto and hang it why it might tend to help us out of the sif- uation. So here’s my slogan: “Scraps POULTRY MEN WILL MEET. I—IE first‘ annual meeting of the Michigan State Poultry Improve- ment Association will be held at the Michigan State College, October 29- 30. Election‘of officers, and regular business, are the _purposes of this meeting, but also problems facing the poultry industry Will be' discussed. Well-known poultry authorities and Dr. Kenyon L. Butterfield will address the meeting. LARGE FUR FARM. NE of the largest fox farming companies in the state has recent- ly acquired a thousand acres near Cheboygan for fur farming purposes. The building and pens are already be- ing erected, and while fox farming will be the‘ major part of the opera- tions, other lines of fur farming will be' carried-on. Fruit, dairy farming, hog raising“, poultry raising, will be a. part of the activities of the farm in order to furnish foodstuffs for the fur« bearing animals. NEWS LUVERLAN I FREIM. FLAX AND SWEET CLOVER. OME months ago we chronicled the efforts being made by Chippewa county farmers in the growing of flax—efforts encouraged strongly by D. L. McMillan, county agricultural agent. Now, as the season draws to a close, it is possible to determine the success of the undertaking. The crop is in fine condition, reports the agent. It is being cut with grain binders and pea harvesters. A heavy yield and good prices are in prospect. Outside investigators drop in from time to Mention Michigan Farmer When Writing in Advertisers scnonL BOX GIVEN Self-filling Fountnin Pen, Pencils, Knife, Pen Holder, Eraser, for selling 36 Packages Chewing Gum It 5:: a Pickles. Write Blulno Mtg. 00., 167 Mill St.,Concord Junctlon, Mans Gift Ideas Our Fall Sewing Book illustrates many new and practical articles which the woman who sews can make for gifts, fairs or use in her own home, with _ WW3 133m nnnnnun It contains suggestions for fancy articles, lingerie, neghgees, toys, Chil- dren’s clothing, etc. Send no In Stamps for book. paper patterns of the brick door- stop shown above and five other clover ideas for small gifts. Also three-yard sample ,of tape lnfnst color percale in any one of the following colors: Lavender. Pink. Light Blue. Copen, Red. Brown. Navy. Reseda Green.Gray,Old Rose,Black. Yellow,Llnen Color.0range. ..nr:nrs _' Kn rnrn rrrr' Wm. I.er¢ht 8 Ion. Co. , Monuiactm ‘ I Dept. 265 Orange, 21. 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Some- one must buy from the factory firstf/ whynol: you? . The Kalamazoo Stove 60., Mfrs. 121 Rochester Ave. KAIAMAZOO Incision! ‘A Kalamazgg Trddt’ MIH‘K Dil‘eCt' to YOU" Nt‘qlst‘fi‘vd time to check up on the results in Chippewa county for their own infor- mation. Mr. McMillan is also advising his farmers to plant sweet clover on burn- ed—over areas. The clover will re—seed itself and make good fields for bees. Sweet clover makes good pasture, good honey,’and prevents grass and bush fires from starting. SERUM CHECKS CHOLERA EPI- DEMIC. SERIOUS epidemic of hog cholera has afflicted the swine belonging to the Branch State Prison at Marquette. At least eighty young pigs had died up to September 15. But this experience, in the opinion of the farm superintendent at the prison, proves beyond question the value of immunization of pigs against cholera. All the dead pigs were young ones which had not been inoculated. No animal which had been inoculated con- tracted the disease. The prison owns 500 hogs, including 150 young pigs. All the adults had been immunized. As soon as the disease appeared among the young pigs, those which survived were inoculated. The lesson conveyed by this affair is that even 1very1 young pigs ought to be inocu- ate . ROADS GET HEAVY USE. HE Houghton County Road Com- mission has taken five traffic cen- suses on the roads of the county, this season, to determine which high- ways are getting the most use, and will make the final count in October. The commission notes a large increase during the season, even on the rural roads, and this last is attributed to the increasing use of automobiles and trucks by local farmers. On the last census day, it was found that 17,461 cars were using the roads of the coun- ty. The total number of vehicles of all kinds checked on this census day was 17,628. This indicates how the use of horse-drawn vehicles has al- Over 5,000 vehicles used the county bridge over Portage Lake on one day. FAIRS WERE WELL ATTENDED. AIR time in Cloverland has come and gone. It seems, on the whole, to have. been a very" successful sea- son. Marquette county had the largest attendance of any of its fairs, number- \ \ . most reached the disappearing point.) ing in all, 20,500 paid admissions, There seems to be no deficit in the, treasurer’s account: Five directors, from the Dickinson county Fair Asso- ciation visited the Marquette county event to pick up new ideas. They were impressed with the buildings, the horse racing and the department of conservation’s fish exhibit. The Northern Delta County Fair at Escanaba had a remarkable exhibition of garden club products. Flowers grown by the children of the county attracted much attention. The Alger County Fair reports a record—breaking attendance. The Dickinson County Fair reports the greatest number of stock and poul— try entries ever known there, and that the grade was never so high. There were 150 cattle on exhibition. There were forty bulls and twenty-eight boys’ and girls’ club calves. The calf-club exhibit was regarded as particularly notable. BULLETIN USEFUL TO NORTHERN FARMERs HE United States Department of Agriculture has published a. bul- of particular interest to northern farmers. It is entitled “Land Settle- ment and Colonization in the Great Lakes States.” It was prepared by John D. Black, chief division of agri- cultural. economics at the University of Minnesota, and L. C. Gray, econ- omist in charge, division of land eco~ nomics, bureau of agricultural eco- nomics, department ofagriculture. The bulletin describes the physical char- acter of the region, the system of land ownership, land settlement agencies, problems and methods of land settle. ment, the progress of the settlers, and an analysis thereof, and discusses land settlement fromxthe standpoint of the public interest. USE MUCH 'WAR SALVAGE EXPLOSIVES. HAT war salvaged explosives for land clearing will be available for only eighteen months or two years at the most, is the declaration of the land clearing service of the Michigan State College. Since 1921, 1,900,000 pounds of this explosive has been used in the Upper Peninsula. During the first half of the present year, 263,- 000 pounds ofxpyrotol were distributed in the district. , Questionnaires have been sent out from the Marquette office of the col- lege to inquire of farmers just what has been accomplished with this war salvaged explosive. From 250 replies it has been ascertained that an aver- age of 342 pounds of explosive was used On each farm, and this saved the farmer an average of thirteen cents per pound. No farmer entered a com- plaint of the results secured. The av- erage acreage cleared on each farm has been 9.5, it being understood that the object ‘of this work has been, not to establish new farms, but to give the.l farmer already on the land enough cleared acres to enable him to live off the land. ‘ ' . ' _"'.l w“ .. ~m... ’«¥ _. I’ .. "Na“ enr\ an. -. , .z-m _,.~..,_ .. ...~_. L “fir-AL. - _ fi¥efi3€TT"4;wv-‘M”:‘W7~f-—-ww « L‘ w_ -.-.M..,, Na. _ - /’\-— _. _ r "was Ml..,,,. . .W-..\. “fl“ _. I I . fly —. -va i.- Wm _ I ’4‘ .,..- ‘._ M » a.‘ . _ ._.- -w-a--.- k... i . e“-._ — .. .WW t‘x . . .m,, “M. . 5......m M.“ W.“ p. T‘- " --W~,~- “Mm . . . AA . _M ,... ,, gen with 200 pounds per acre of six— HE doubling of the'acreage '0. tion will be undertaken by the Fre- mont Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership‘oi its president. Chris sent. To further the, interests or the grOWers, an eitgrt will be made to form an association of ' small fruit growers. That this section is especially adapted to. the growing of small fruits is an established fact, and the Chamber of Commerce will. undertake to develop its possibilities in this direction.-— ' H. S. MICHIGAN‘S LEADING CORN caowsns. (Continubd from page 293). compared with Mr. Kelley’s three hours. Implement dealers tsate they. are selling quite a number of two-row cultivators because they save so much time. And corn cultivating comes at a very busy season. When one more horse will save forty per cent of a man’s time it looks like a good invest- ment, more especially because of the limited supply of man labor available on so many Michigan farms. It requires 'four and one-eighth hours to plant five acres of com, a trifle more than an acre per hour. Yet some of the men planted atfthe rate of two acres an hour. Seventeen of the men drilled their corn. Spiking the corn once or twice be fore starting the cultivating, is anoth- er method of saving time. It required an average of an hour to cultivate an acre. Three men spiked the five acres in'two hours, saving half the time. The best report for spiking was turn- ed in by Mr. Peter Ferden, of Chesan- ing. He put four horses on a twenty- foot spike-tooth drag and went over the five acres in one hour flat. His cornfield was 160 rods long, so he lost but little time turning corners. Comparing the lowest cost” of culti- vating (one-row cultivator) with the lowest cost of spiking, the score stands $3.00 and seventy-five cents re- spectively. This is hardly a fair com- parison, however, as it usually takes longer for the first cultivation than the later ones when the corn is larg- er, further favoring the spiking. The early spikings get othe weeds when they are small and can, also, be done, if needed, before the corn is up, when it is a difficult job with a cul- tivator. Many good corn growers are spiking their corn to reduce costs. Five of the highest seven men finishing the 1924 contest used the spike-tooth drag on the corn. A lot has been said of late years regarding the use of sweet clever as soil builders. Mr. Wegner was the only man who plowed down a sweet clover field. He won first place. The sweet clover furnished a lot of nitro- gen to help make the corn grow. A good stand -of sweet clover in the sec- ond year will contain around 120 to 160 pounds of nitrogen per acre. Three hundred pounds of a 4-8-6 contains a little less than twelve pounds of ni- trogen. Mr. \Vegner supplemented this nitro- teen per cent acid phosphate. This supplies about two~thirds of the phos- phorous requirements of the crop. There were seventeen others who used acid phosphate in amounts varying from fifty pounds to 450 pounds per acre. From 200 pounds to 250 pounds would seem to be about the right amount when using manure. There were three other men who used a complete fertilizer, and all but three used either commercial fertilizer, or manure, or both, on their corn. This shows how' generally Michigan farm- ers fertilize their corn crop. It may be signimiant that of those three who used no fertilizer, two finished at the black-cap raspberries in this see- , Home Light and Power Plants Both electric light and engine power from one plant at one coat. Engine power is available at belt galley while battery is being c arged. En ine power alone or electric lig t alone at fny time. Double utility at one ow Steel Eclipse Windmill: All arts are completely enclosed an run in oil. It oils itself every day—you oil it only once a year. Cut pinion and worm gear elim- inate many parts. Crankshaft is drop forged. All workin parts machined tocloselimits. lmpfle. alifetlme of service. Self-regulat- lng. Quick down stroke. slow lift -which means actual pumpin in lighter winds. 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Commander Zachary Lansdowne, commander of the ill-fated “Shenandoah,” passmg through the beautiful Arlington Cemetery. Hudson Maxim, one of America’s greatest in- ventors, is an ardent follower of outdoor life, despite the fact that he has but one hand. Samuel L Rothafel, kn sailed for Europe. «i a‘ Bob McDonogh, the west coast speed boy, won the Fall Automo- bile Classic at Altoona, Pa., driving 250 miles without a stop at a speed of 118 miles per hour. 4_ radio fans as “Roxy,” recently copyrinht by Underwood a Underwood. New York own to all Ilya Tolstoi, grandson of the famous Russian author, attends Iowa Agricultural College in winter, and instructs in riding in summer. only a few of the thousands of friends of the late William Jen- nings Bryan, who met in Washington to formulate and perfect plans for a fitting memorial to the late statesman. w! *1 k‘ ‘ «Mr. ,W -m‘ if if 'aa-w "$33"??? t, -i_ .- my». ._ .‘, , ‘old, seventy-two ”' red-brick jail. , the best man on earth, and rn there, I am tome—and of the two,’ , ho Slayter alone is left. In Bains- ille one house boasts of its paintings old masters; the house next door as hanging in beribboned state a Win- A :s’chester rifle with eight full—sized and bona fide notches cut in its walnut Istoc . _ . In short, Bainsville is down south. Dale Garland was twenty-four years inches high, forty- i’our inches around the chest, at nor- mal, as strong as. hickory that has :been seasoning for a year up a wood- flre chimney, very easy-going and very good-natured, and in love with the world. He was the last remnant of a good old family. He came home from the army wearing a sergeant’s chev- rons on his khaki sleeves, and because of those V stripes he at once found himself the greatest hero Bainsville and Cantrell county had known since the Civil War days when Jim Tom .Adams had let bushwhackers hang him for a spy because he wouldn’t tell ' what Was in the message he had just swallowed. Old Nebo Slayter talked with his head henchman, old Judge William Dandridge, for an hour one night, and on the following day the judge proposed to the rest of the ring that they run Dale Garland, “the, ir- responsible,” for the office of sheriif. Dandridge quoted Slayter when he told the rest of the ring that it was their only possible chance of defeating John- Millard, one of the would-be re- formers. Garland made the race, and he won. He wired to Knoxville for a new nick: le-plated star of authority, and began to inhabit the stuffy little office in a downstairs corner of Bainsville’s old Poor Dale didn’t yet know what it was that he__had on his hands. It was a woman that told him. She was a young woman, not more than twenty~two. Her father had been Garland’s opponent in the race for the office, of high sherifi. Dale remember- ed her best as a slip of a schoolgirl, with her brown hair reaching down her back in twin plaits to twin bows of blue ribbon. Garland met her just out of the sub- ' urbs one quiet evening shortly after his election, when everything except the low songs of mocking birds and the distant murmur of cowbells and the fragrance of honeysuckle seemed a jarring non-essential. It rather sur- prised him to .note that she wore her hair in a pile on her head, and her skirts to a point within a few inches of her ankles. Dale halted the fine black horse that Judge Dandridge had sold him on pay- lments, and took off his broad-brimmed at. ‘ “Why, hello, Alice!” he cried in a burst of his old boyishness. “You’re growin’ faster than the weeds in a woman’s cornfield!” " John Millerand’s daughter didn’t re— ward him With even a smile. “I won- der, Dale,” she said solemnly, “if you will ever grow up.” Garland’s smile faded at the change that had come over her already sober countenance; it wasn’t far from tragic now. “What’s the matter, Alice?” She stared at him with eyes that were 'brighter than topazes and as brown, and said nothing. “Look here, Alice,” he said, in his soft southern drawl. “We were school- mates. I used to carry you across the creek every day, twice every day, on my back so you wouldn’t wet your feet. I thrashed Pink Lippert until he hollered because he pulled your hair and called you smarty. I was your sidekicker then, Alice, and I want to be your sidekicker yet—er, that is, I —I—-—won’t you tell me just what is the nature of the insect in the oint- ment, Alice, please?” looked Alice Millerand at him HELLO, SLIM' You SEE I'M BACK FROM MY VlSlT' I'VE COME To GET Vou' RE A LITTLE LATE AL'S i BILL! To THANK AL FER 317:me 0N HlS MORNING NlN’ IT For? ME'. DR 1129' t "the worst .man on _‘ earttheI'Q A r C By Hap‘sbirgneag;L- * flat/tor aj “The Clan Call" 5 , 1» squarely, looked aWay, looked back at him. “I can't believe you realized .what you were doing,” said she, now more than a little mollifled. “You surely. wouldn’t have done it if you had. Dale, you were ,Nebo Slayter’s own pet candidate, and he’s anything but a decent man. He worked hard for you and he bought votes“ for you. He did it because he means to use you as one of his tools. The reform side was very anxious to put in some- blody that could break Nebo Slayter’s crowd, and you—you spoiled” it, Dale.” Garland frowned. “I heard a lot about that, Alice,” he said presently, “but I thought it was only the ordi- nary mud-slingin’ of any election; Slayter and Judge William Dandridge live up to. what they wan .”‘I Miss Millerand smiled.‘ "Keep your lamp of duty trimmed and burning, Dale, and let us know if we can help. you._ ’Bye!” ' '« It was the arrival of one of Garland's newly appointed deputies that brought/,- Fraser was - Garland back to himself. rough, but he Was straight. vHe'rode up and pressed a folded paperinto his superior’s hand. “Been lookin’ every- where fo’ you, Dale,” he muttered. f‘That’s 'a warrant fo’ the arrest 0’ IYIoiligig Bill Young, out in the ‘Back a '0’ . g The “Back,Half” of Cantrell county was filled with a semi-wilderness of mountains. “Young Bill” Young, son of “Old Bill” Young, deceased, was un-' To look at you fills me You’ve “stuck” like a No_ matter what troubles When I was in need of You’ve proven a boon, Though ill-luck has often Friend" Ban/é Book! By James Edward Hungerford Old Bank Book, how often you’ve blessed me; with pride; Though “hard-times” have often hard-pressed me— Though others were false, and forsook me— On you, I could always depend! Your start—l will never forget it; The proud day on which you 'were “born,” A bill—l had worked hard to get it— A ten-dollar bill, old and worn! Time’s passed since I gave you existence, With part of a very small wage, But backed-up by toil and persistence— 7 And caused me to-nearly lose heart, You're one that has never yet failed me— Have helped me to take a fresh start! Though sickness and sorrow have racked me,_ Ahd troubles have come without end, . For all of these years you have backed me, Old Bank Book—and proven my friend! “pal" by my side! o’ertook me, a friend, now, with age! assailed me, told me it was, and, somehow, they made me believe it. If Nebo Slayter or Judge Dandridge thinks he can lead me around on a piece of string like a monkey, he’s got.another think long overdue.” _ “Nebo Slayter has about half a mil- lion,” she told him, “that he got in one way or another. You remember old ‘Timber Joe’ Clarkson, who used to live in the big white house out on Clarkson’s Creek? He made a fortune in timber, and it all disappeared when he died, and there are those who think that Slayter and Dandridge got it. My father didn’t want the sheriff’s place for the money it would pay him, Dale, though he could very easily find use for it. He wanted to see this county’s political affairs cleaned! It’s your county too, Dale. Most of your folks are buried here, nearly all of them.” “Yes,” cut in Garland, speaking more to himself than to Alice, and. more solemnly than anybody had ever heard him speak before—“yes, most 0’ my folks are buried here. And I’ll Acivz'tze: of A! Array—~11] Say! #23 1726719455 in Population Will he T aéen Care of crov‘vned but undisputed king there. Garland mechanically put the paper in his coat pocket. Deputy Fraser con- tinued: “Looks like he waited until you was elected to kill his man, Dale, and mébbe he did; your pre-de-cessor, the other sheriff, was gettin’ sort 0’ waspy. A phone message happened in jest as I was about to start fo’ to look you up. Gale. It was from Nebo Slay- ter. He said he wanted to see you immejitly.” ‘ Darkness was settling down thickly when the new Dale Garland reached the town’s small business section. Just as he arrived at a corner from which he could see the lighted front window of his office in the jail, a voice hailed him, and he drew his horse up short. A tall and slender, thin-faced man, with the eyes of a fox, stepped from the worn brick sidewalk into the dim- ly lighted street. “Oh, it’s you, judge,” Garland growled, “Well?” “I want to advise you a little, Dale,” Dandridge began, with furtive glances in several directions. “You’re inex- ' ' mention, judge :__ . 7 ‘ oin long'enOugh. ~ 3gb _, _, .‘Dandrid ‘ e fairly ghspe'd I in‘fhi-s stir-r prise” ‘-‘ 'ou , know, . of "Course,’.‘--1Dan- dridge said, “that Youn , Bill- Ypung, tiazthegbell sheep out in of ‘ "Half, and-that everybody in" that; inaction is blood kin to-‘hin‘i, and. that if you ar- rest one of them you’ll have to’arrest em a1 . , , t‘Then' I’ll arrestithem all ’ now. He pro. . vw _ his usual calm: cocksuren‘ess: “This man Al Fyfer that Young killed—it was in self-defense, by the way—was a worth- less rake, and the county is better off without him. You are bound to make some effort toward brin ing Young in, I admit; but—er, there 8 no need to- lose= your life in the attempt. Don’t you see, Dale?" — “See!” Garland laughed a short laugh that was! not pleasant to the judge. “My visionis fine». I see that Bill Young has nothin’ to fear from the law if he killed his man ’in self— ‘defense, for one, thi . For another, I see that Young is ikely to talk a lot and give trouble to certain other parties if he’sbrought into court. I see, too, that he may skip the country if he has ,time to think the matter over, and if he is urged a little. See? I can beat a telescope! We might as well have an understandin’, judge,” he went on. “I’m the sheriff of Cantrell county, and I’ll put you in jail, if you commit a crime, just as I would any- body else. Is there anything about what I’ve said that you don’t just quite exactly get, judge?” Dandridge put a hand on the bridle of the horse that Garland rode. “You’ll either pay me for this animal rignt now, Dale,” said he, “or you’ll leave him here. If I get no favors from you, you get no favors from me. Is there anything about that that you don’t just quite exactly get?” - - Now, Garland had not much money anywhere, and almost none ready to hand. But he had something that mon. ey couldn’t buy. He dismounted and ' took off both bridle and saddle, which were property of his own, shouldered them, and disappeared into the night without favoring Judge William Dan< dridge with another word. Ten minutes later he threw his sad- dle and bridle down inside John Mil- lard’s driveway gate, went up to the vine-covered front porch, and rang the doorbell. Millard himself came in re- sponse to the summons. “John,” half whispered Garland, “I saw a red mule in your back lot this afternoon, and I want to borrow it. There’s a chance that you won’t get it back.” Millard knew before Garland had fin- ished speaking, just what had taken place. “Sorry I haven’tia horse for you, Dale,” he said. He hastened toward the rear, and a moment afterward his daughter Alice came to the front door. _ Impulsively she caught Garland’s hand, gave it a quick squeeze, and dropped it. “I wish you good luck, Dale,” said she. “I know where you’re going, and you’ll probably need a lot of luck. If' you can get Bill on that mule, Dale, and then pinch the mule, it will likely save the court and hang- man a lot of trouble! His name is Blizzard, and nobody but dad could ever handle him very well. You can be careful without being afraid, can’t D 1 Bill Young might kill you, a e.” “Does it matter to you?” he asked, very awkwardly. “Guess, Dale Garland!” she told him, and she laughed a little. “Guess.” The new sheriff walked toward the driveway gate when he heard hoof- F rank ~R. Leer HE’S MADE A FEW IMPROVEMENTS ON rr BILL! 4:6 DOUBLE DECKER! Dandridge had himselffigeiljmjhand” Z V 44.. M ‘- - *e,rv~ A4- - .*»’,.,.~. “He’s has» miss as a" rattle- '. snake, and as route]: as dynamite.“ Fasten him when you, get‘ off him, oi; he’ll "beat you home. \ Good-bye and good luck!” . -' , * Garland rode to the jail, Deputy Fraser came out and received certain instructions, after which Garland rode out a street that ended in “a clay road and reached into the hills.‘ _ He had not gone far when he met Nebo Slayter. “That you, Dale? Riding a mule, eh? On your way to get Bil Young?” He fired the questions so rapidly that Garland had no opportunity to answer, and continued: “YOu can get Bill Young without being killed over it, but. not now. Hear me, Dale?” “I know your game, Nebo. Young does all kinds of dirty work for you, such as‘ saltin’ land with iron and coal for you to sell to dupes from the east, and helpin' you with timberland steals —and you give him law protection for ’most any cussedness he feels inclined to pull off. Don’t touch this mule, Nebo." , ~ . Young Bill Young was thirty-Six years-old and the eldest of three wild- cat brothers who lived bachelor fash- ion in a rambling log house at the up- per end of a broad gash in the breast ’of Iron Top Mountain, known as Crip— pled Dog Cove. He was exceedingly tall, but angular and very thin, long- armed and long-legged, and he pos- sessed, among other desirable and un- desirable attributes, an almost unbe- lievable strength, and the cunning of an October weasel. Dale Garland knew better than to think he would find Bill Young sitting idly at home, waiting for him. Not far from Crippled Dog Cove there was a labyrinth of laurel a mile across that the hill folk knew as Cop- perhead Glory. A panther might well have lost its way in it. Garland had hunted through the labyrinthine mass of greenery dozens of times in the days of his youth, and he headed for it now. Garland dismounted softly at the edge of the great thicket and led Bliz- zard into it. He made the animal fast to a sapling by means of its halter rope. Then he found a tree a safe distance from Blizzard’s heels, sat down and leaned his back against it, went to sleep and slept soundly until almost sunrise. _ He awoke with a queer sense that all was not well. He found his hat and put it on mechanically, rose and began to look about him. Sitting on a moss-covered log a few yards away he saw the tall young Bill Young. The hillman’s face wore the smuggest pos- sible air of complacency, and a rifle lay across his knees. It was Young that spoke first. “Hi, sheriff,” he drawled easily. Garland smiled his old, slow, boyish. smile. “Why, good mornin’, William! How are you this mornin’?” “"Mornin,” Young grunted. His eyes twinkled. “Whose mule is that, Dale?” “Mine while I’ve got him, and he’s crazy to go home.” “Yeuh.” Bill Young nodded, looked toward the restless Blizzard. then look- ed back to the sheriff. Maybe ye’d better take him back. But, while you are out here, got any word fo' me, or anything?” In spite of himself, Garland laughed. ‘ es,” he said, suddenly sober, “I wanted to see you.” He thrust both his hands into his trousers pockets, aimed both eyes at his toes, and s'aun- tered leisurely over to the log. He sat down beside Bill Young. Bill mov- ed a foot, and turned the barrel of his rifle so that it bore full on Garland's temple. The red mule pricked up his ears and edged over to a point within arm’s reach of the two men. “Are you ready to go along with me?” said Garland. “As ready as I ever was, or ever will be.” Young’s right forefinger crept around the trigger of his Winchester, and the thumb of that same hand crooked over the hammer. “Dale,” he went on savagely,-“do ye, honest to jgoitliginess, think ye could take me to a .” . Garland bent forward slightly, put his elbows on his knees, and laced his fingers together. “If you’ll go without givin’ me any trouble, Bill,” said he, eyeing his fin- gers closely, “I’ll remember it to your credit.” ' “Yeuh, like h———,” said young Bill Young. “Dale, looky here. I ain’t never had nothin’ ag’in e, and I’d 'shore ruther not haf to s oot ye.” Garland began to watch Young’s hammer thumb out of the tail of his: eye. Soon he saw the hammer begin to move slowly back, and he knew that he had best do what he was “going to do before it stopped at full cock. 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Upon close examination, spectators at the fair found a variety of subjects presented by these exhibits, and two enthusiastic farm women in charge of each exhibit who willingly supplement— ed the stories told by the exhibits. As the visitors approached from the south end of the building, they first met Washtenaw county. An electrical contrivance first called the attention, “Washtenaw County, Always on the Move.” Mrs. I. R. Johnson and Mrs. Edward Zeeb greeted the visitors and explained the clothing project as car- ried out in VVashtenaw county last year. Proceeding down the aisle, Van Bur< en county gained attention. Miss Dor- othy Webb and Mrs. Buskirk, who were in charge, gave demonstrations of set-in pockets and bound button- holes. “I have always had trouble in making those pockets,” was heard re- peatedly from the audience, and, “Isn’t it simple when you know how ?” “Did you make that dress form, too?” was asked. “Yes,” replied Mrs. Buskirk. “The dress form is easily made from paper strips, and is most useful be- cause it is an exact reproduction of the figure.” At the Kent county booth, Mrs. “An Apple a Day—” A N apple a day keeps the doc- tor away,” says an old health rule, and now at this sea- son of the year when apples are abundant, let us conjure up new and different ways of serving this health—giving fruit. In your contest letters this week, describe three ways you serve apples to your family to avoid monotony. For the five best letters we will give handy rubber kitchen aprons. Address your letters to Martha Cole, Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Michigan, before Octo her 8. Brown and' Mrs. Chapman explained the principles of fitting garments, for their booth featured these principles. Another step or two,'and the sub ject changed somewhat, for Allegan Acounty presented Home Management as well as Clothing. “Arrange your kitchens to save steps,” said Mrs. Roy Lyman, in charge. “Now, isn’t this most interesting?” was heard from the visitors, as they proceeded, down the aisle. “I never knew milk was so nutritious.” They had reached Ottawa county’s nutrition exhibit by this time. ”One pint of milk has-the same lime content as three large loaves of bread, twenty pounds of meat, and nine pounds of potatoes. Who would have thought that?” Lenawee County’s exhibit made dresses in double—quick time. “And do you really make dresses in one hour?” came the question. “Yes, we do,” stated Mrs. Woollsey, in charge, “after we have had this course of instruction given by the specialist of Michigan State College,” and she pro. ceeded to explain how they did it. “Just look at that,” exclaimed the only four specialists, or teachers, ., in our extension service department at the college, consequently, we «have to ask the women of the county to help extend the work. Each local grouper interested women is therefore asked to elect a leader or representative. Sometimes a large group may have two leaders. ' A county quite frequents ly has twenty or more such local groups who send leaders toga central point where they meet the specialist from the college. “If you’ll study the maps in these “Washtenaw, Always on the Move," Was the Winner’s Slogan. astonished visitor as she approached Branch county’s exhibit. “I had never thought that the neck line on a gar- ment would make such a difference in one’s appearance.” Mrs. Ross Wheeler and Mrs. A. L. Lott, in charge, explain- ed the principles of line and design, as it applies to dress, and gave demon- strations on neck finishes. “I have just taught twenty-five women how to put on the coat collar neck finish,” said Mrs. Lott, as the crowd pushed on, “and not one knew how to put them’ on correctly. Well, we didn’t either until we took this work last year.” Just then Mrs. Irvin Hall and Mrs. F. G. Walters, of Ionia county, found a new group before them, for- groups came and went constantly, but stayed as long as the crowd would allow. “Yes, we have refinished fifty pieces of furniture in Ionia county this past year," stated Mrs. Hall, as the visitors observed her lovely black walnut ta.- ble. “This table, like so many good old pieces of furniture, had been del- egated to the attic until we learned to refinish furniture through our Home Management Course last Winter.” “And how do you do it ?” “and how do you come to have all this interesting work?” came the pressing questions. “We get this work through the Home Economics Extension Service of the Michigan State College,” stated Mrs. Hall. “But first you must find many women in your county who are inter- ested in the work;” “Here is Miss B—, from the Col- lege. She will tell you how it is all done.” “Yes, we do so want to know,” added the visitor. “Perhaps you noticed,” continued Miss 3—, “in all of the exhibits that very many women were reached in- each county. There is Lenawee, for example, one thousand women were reached by the local leaders. We have exhibits, you’ll find that some counties have reached very many local groups. The leaders get the instruction from the specialist and then take it back to their respective groups.” “And, isn’t it diflicult to find lead- ers?” was the next question. "No," said Miss B—. “Three hundred and fifty-six women acted as leaders for local groups last year, and thus, in- stead of only reaching a few local groups, 7,572 families were reached through our various projects. We have a much bigger program all worked out for this coming year.” “Thank you," said the much surpris- ed visitor. “I am going right back' to my county and tell the women all about it. First, however, I am going to look again at the blue ribbon ex- hibit which came from Washtenaw county, and the second, third and fourth prize exhibits from Allegan, Branch, and Van Buren counties. I want my county to bring one next year.” - FROM THE COOK’S BAG OF TRICKS. JUST to add a little variety in serv- ing apples, try cinnamon apple sauce. Put in a few red cinnamon drops when the apples begin to cook. Cinnamon apples are also delicious when baked. Arrange the cinnamon drops on the apples when only partial- ly cooked, so that they will not fall off, and serve with cream. Don’t fork. get that baked apples stuffed with raisins, dates, or nuts, is a. dessert fit for a. king. , Green or ripe tomatoes are delicio- fried. Do not peel. Cut in slioes. Dip in flour. Salt and pepper and fry quickly or they will go to pieces. If you wish to take particular pains with them, dip in flour, then in ,a beaten egg to which a. tablespoonful of water has been added, and lastly, in corn- meal. Season and fry. These hold their shape better owing to the egg. which serves as ‘a binder. ‘ ‘ TO CONSERVE THE GARDEN'SUR-__- PL U8. Sweet Cucumber PIckIe. Put small cucumbers in brine for one hour. One quartet vinegar, and two cups of sugar will make three quarts. Use spices if desired. Put in cucumbers enough for one quart, stir, put in cans, cover with vinegar, and seaL ' Salted Beans. One peek of cut up string beans, one cup of salt, one cup of sugar. Mix and let stand over night, and pack in jars with the brine. No water is needed. Crabapple and Watermelon Preserves. Four quarts of watermelon rind, sliced; two quarts of crabapple, cut up; twelve cups of sugar. Mix and let stand over night, using no water. Cook slowly until clear and red. Very good with more apples and less sugar. Baked Peaches. 1 qt. canned peaches brad crumbs and Juice 1 tb. lemon juice ' 2 cups soft buttered -— 1 tb. hm. Put peaches in a greased baking dish. 'Sprinkle with sugar, butter and crumbs. Add juice of peaches, and lemon. Bake thirty minutes. Serve with cream. M Jane Allen spent all morning think: ing up punishments terrible enough" for her Sonny who had run away, but when his Father finally brought him home she was so glad to see him that she forgot every one. Household serviéZ WHAT ABOUT THE WONDER- BERRY? Witlll somecinebplease tell me how to use e won er err , or - leberry?~—Mrs. E. I? garden buck Can anyone suggest recipes and ways of serving this berry?~—M. C. N SEWING MACHINE DIFFICULTIES. The bobbin thread on m sewin machine breaks often. Canyyou telgl me what causes it?——Mrs. B. N. Several things might ‘cause the under thread on your machine to break. In attempting to remedy this trouble, look to these things: The shuttle being incorrectly threaded, the shuttle tension too tight, bob-bin wound too full, loose or uneven wind- ing of the bobbin, the hole in the throat plate which has become rough, caused by the needle striking it, an accumulation of dirt or threads in the shuttle cavity which prevents the shut- tle from turning easily. M RUSSIAN SERVICE. Please tell me what 1 getting a meal Russian Bstfigfi-n—ghlg The Russian method of table'service requires that all foods be passed from the side. The only edibles permitted to appear upon the table are relishes. bon bons, nuts and fruits. In this way the beauty of the decorations and fine linen are appreciated; ‘ " ' "._ . 4." r 2‘3 l I ”HAHN ‘.- '4' {a ’ F," V I AM, tired.” Not a soul was‘within hearing distance,.to say the least, sympamizmg distance, when / I made that ejaculation, but it seemed a bit ,co’nSoling to give vent to my . feelings, even by talking to'myself. It was in the shank of the forenoon and I dropped wearily into the most comfortable chair my front room af- ' . forded. This new life on the' farm had been very interesting and occupying, to the extent that I found very few spare minutes for mySelf. I Had been brought up on a farm, but my education for, and experience in, the business world had temporarily led me to forget the problems of manag- ing a home in the country. But now six months had passed since,Al and I had bought the old farm which father and mother had owned since the first days of their matrimonial venture. Dad and mother had decided their farming days were over and were now comfortably sit— uated in a little cottage near the vil- lage, with an hundred White Leghorns ' to give them something to think about other than themselves. Up until now I had never realized how hard mother had worked. Since we had bought the farm we had had running water 'and a bathroom install— ed which, if done earlier, would have saved mother miles of weary steps and much lugging of water. And now, right in the middle of the forenoon, I was tired. I had been up with “Old Sol,” fed the chickens, pre- pared breakfast, washed the milk utensils, brought the vegetables from the garden,.'made the beds, swept and dusted——enough to make anyone tired. It was time to plan dinner, and for company, too. Cousin Bruce’s folks from the city- were on their vacation and would be at our house for dinner. I dropped wearily into the big arm chair, closedmy tired eyes, and rest- ed my head against the pillow. If only someone would tell me what to prepare. It seemed such a tedious job to prepare meals day in and day out, and to plan something different for each day. l , Then someonelin the distance, way, way off, began talking to me. “A very nice dinner for company would be, Menus for Cooler Days ‘ .4: Planned 5)! 1/2: Prize ”/z’mzerr W0 of’ the groups of winning menus appear below. The other three prizes were won by Mrs. H. G. M., of Paw Paw; Mrs. E. M. V., of Midland, and Mrs. F. B.,‘f Homer. 1 bunch celery, diced eggs 1 can red salmon 3 sweet cucumber pickles 1 or more hard—boiled 1 cup mashed potatoes- Mix thoroughly and add one-third cup of sweet cream and three-fourths cup of mayonnaise dressing. Serve this recipe with Fried Potatoes Corn on Cobb or Lima Beans Cream Tapioca Pudding Fried Tomatoes , Mashed Potatoes Crisp Salt Pork Milk Gravy Noodles Bread, Butter Fruit Jello Fried Green Tomatoes.——Cut each tomato in three or four slices. Roll in well beaten egg with cracker crumbs and fry invmeat drippings or butter. It is delicious when fried a beautiful :brown. Chicken and Gravy _ Mashed Potatoes Beets in Sour Sauce ~" Biscuits , Warmzl‘Apple Pie . ' _ 'vBeets in Sour Sauce.—‘—‘Make a v 3499 9f Any-wen , _ Roast "Beef Pan Roasted Potatoes ~ . Buttered Sliced —0nions Light Biscuit’ Tomato Salad - Peach Shortcake ‘ . ‘ And there it was before me, arrang- ed in menu style. “Cover' your roast completely with seasoned flour and allow fifteen min- utes to the pound. Pare enough pota- toes to serve, and boil for ten minutes, drain, and dip, them in seasoned flour. "Place them about the roast an hour before the roast is to be taken from Qhe oven," said tliat kindly domestic voice coming to my rescue. “Tomato salad should be combined early and set on the ice to chill. Halve slices of tomatoes and arrange on crisp lettuce, daisy fashion. Quarter slices of cucumber and arrange on the tomatoes like the inner petals of a flower. Dot with your favorite may- .onnaise. “To make your peach Shortcake, use one and one-half cupfuls of flour, one- half cup cornstarch, three tablespoons baking powder, one-half cup fat, one- half teaspoon salt, three—fourths cup of milk. Sift the dry ingredients to- gether and work in the fat. Add milk to make a soft dough. Arrange half of the dough in a baking tin. Butter and cover with the remaining dough. Bake and serve with peach sauce made ' by creaming one-half cup of butter, one cup powdered sugar.‘ Then add one cup of sliced peaches and the stiffly beaten white of one egg. “This dinner, properly prepared, and with no black biscuits, is fit for any king.” ' I.rose from my easy chair very much rested, both mentally and physically. What a. splendid dinner—just the one for my company, because Cousin ’Bruce was so fond of roast beef, (rare, if you please), and I had everything right at hand to prepare. Again my radio had helped me over a rough place. I’m sure that woman at the other end of the ethereal wave had had to solve just such a problem as I .had that morning. I don’t believe I could keep house without my radio, and I don’t mind wearing my winter coat another season. Then I hurried off to the kitchen to prepare my “radio” dinner.—M. O. G. 1.4 cup sugar 2 tb. butter ‘;4 cup beet juice Dash cayenne cup Vinegar 95 tsp. salt 2 tb. flour Melt butter, add flour, sugar, juice and vinegar. Cook until thick, add salt and cayenne. To this add one quart of red beets which have been cooked until tender in salted water and sliced thin. Heat thoroughly.— Mrs. J. W., of Milan. 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When 01"- dering patterns be sure to state the size wanted, and write your name and address plainly. sites, 36, 38, 40;; 42, 44 and 46 inches“... . .. 3 3811mm size made as " .' illustrated in the large view, will re-_ quire 3% yards of 40-inch flguredwnjifh . , ards of plain mate-3' he width at thefoot. was large; ' world. The Parthenon (ruins still standing), had been built four hundred years before Paul’s time. 'It was two hundred and twenty-eight feet one way, one hundred the other, and was sixty-six feet high. It was built of marble. Eight huge columns, thirty- four feet high and'isix feet through, stood at each end, and seventeen along the sides. It was full of statu- ary, one piece being forty feet high, the unclothed portions made of ivory. The temple of Zeus, three hundred feet long, one hundred and seventy feet broad. On the outside were a hundred and sixty columns, sixty feet high“a:nd six feet through. This struc- ture had been seven hundred years in building. In addition to this, the city was full same proportion. gods of all sorts. It has been esti- mated there were from twenty to thirty thousand of these idols, plac- ed in every part of the city. Of .. Paul it has been said, “There were altars all about him; altars to Jupiter, Diana, Apollo; Venus, Ceres, Athena, June; altars to graces and furies, altars to fame, elo- quence, and energy. Athens was full of altars. An old traveller tells us there were more altars in Athens than in all the rest of the world. A Roman satirist said, ‘It is easier to find a god in Athens than to find a man'.” It was in such a city that Paul found himself. Yet he did not seem over- awed. He knew he represented a greater God than all of the Athenian ones put together. It may be interesting to know some- thing of how these vast and splendid temples have fared, through the cen- turies. Says the Americana: “The Parthenon remained almost entire till 1687, when it was much injured by an explosion of gun powder during the siege of Athens by the Venetians. It is now a magnificent ruin. A great number of its sculptures are now in the British Museum. In the whole of this mutilated building we find an in- describable expression of grandeur and sublimity. Near the Propylea is the small but elegant temple of Wine- glass Victory, destroyed in 1687, re- erected in 1835 from its remains. The Temple of_the Winds is still tolerably perfect. Its form is an octagon; on each side it is covered with reliefs, which represent one of the principal winds. Outside of the city are the lofty ruins of the Temple of the Olym- pian Zeus. Of 120 pillars but sixteen remain. The pedestals and inscrip- tions are scattered here and there, and are partly buried in the earth. The main body of the temp-1e of Theseus has remained almost entire, and. now contains a collection of ancient sculp- ture.” OW are the mighty fallen! Isaiah said of Babylon, “Wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and ostriches shall dwell there, and wild goats shall dance there. And wolves shall cry in their castles, and jackals in their pleasant palaces.” It might almost have been written in Athens. Paul had been speaking in the city and was finally invited by the council of elders, or city fathers, to speak in the Areopag'us. When he did so, ‘his address made a different impression on different people. Most of the phil- ET us get some idea of the city 1’. in which Paul found himself. It - and contained the most magnificent buildings in the ' Other structures were built in the. of statues to 1 his 4:9 think that in this very reg» _- d vulgar habits; an ignorant man, who only echoes mt others say. He had Quoted one or two of their own Greek year 3 8.89. . philosopherst but when he spoke of Smyrna took place, and the city was Lion another servant of; the Cross Show-‘ ed his heroic qualities only a few g When the holocaust at _ “Not failure but low aim, is crime ". .. the resurrection, it was too much for‘ burned by the (Turks, thousands of ‘ their paganized intelligenc'es .HoWever, it is aimasterly address that he gave.” We have but a very‘ brief summary. He probably spoke for an hour, while the summary is scarce five minutes long. He does not say, “Ye are too superstitious," as the Authorized Version gives it, but, “I perceive that ye are unusually rever- ent,” or, “You are a most religious people. " sea, an American named Jennings,a Methodist minister who was working with the Y. M. C. A. at/the' time, was of lives. The story is too long to tell in full. But' Jennings cabled to the Greek government at' Athens to let him. have some.ships for purposes "cf rescue. Of course, there were the. customary government delays, prom- ises aplenty, but no action. ‘At last the American wired that he would tell the story to the world»,'ifthere were no action, and the world would sym- pathize with the Turks. At last the order was given, and fifty ships were put at this American’s disposal. Arriving at Smyrna, there remained \ the, difliculty of loading the terrified refugees into the vessels. 0n the sec- ond day 43,000 people were taken on whole crowd of Athenians and resi— board seventeen ships. When it was dent strangers who formed the audi- all over, a total of 250,000 people had ence were interested only in saying or been taken away by the rescue ships. hearing something new and smart” And in so doing, our American not N verse 21 you will observe Luke’s estimate of the Athenians. Luke is a Greek, but not from Athens. ‘He is a Macedonian, and there was no love lost between the Athenians and the people of Macedonia. So Luke throws in just one sentence of description of the Athenians in the midst of his story about Paul’s address. “For the (Ramsay’s translation). ,. only gained the gratitude of the How would you have spoken in Ath- Greeks, but won the confidence,of the ens? Would you have spoken at all? Turks. Some of the stories of the Paul did not make much impression rescue baffle description. on these Greeks, whose ancestors had been taught by Socrates and Plato, and had been governed by Pericles. He was blest with only a few converts, and they were not, apparently, of the highest class. But he was true to his colors. He did not permit the Chris- SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR OCTOBE E4R SUBJECT: ——-Paul in Athens. Acts 17, 22 to 34. GOLDEN TEXT. ——“In Him we live, and move, and have our being” Acts 17. 28. Unusual Ways with Potatoes INCE the potato stands pre-eminent among vegetables for its food val- ue, new “potato dishes” are always‘ acceptable. ripened perfectly and thus me‘.pota~ toes are not as easily digested as ripe potatoes—Mrs. J. W. PLAN SPACE FOR CLEAN-UP ROOM. Potato Apples. Mix together two ,cupfuls 'of hot riced potatoes, two tablespoons of but- ter, one-third cup of grated cheese, one-half teaspoon of salt, a few grains each of caienne and nutmeg, two ta- blespoonfuls of thick cream, and the yolks of two eggs. Beat thoroughly. Shape into the form of apples. Roll in flour, egg and bread crumbs and fry in deep fat. Drain on waxed pa- per, insert a clove at each end of the ANY of the newer farm homes have a clean-up room opening 011 the kitchen or dining room, where the men may wash and get ready for the meal before coming into the main part of the house. Such a room usually opens onto the back porch, and has rows of hooks for hanging the coats and hats up. There is a lavatory or the means of saving many thousands “apple.” Real Cream Potatoes. Take cold baked potatoes, cut in dice, and place in a pan with just enough cream to cover. Add salt and pepper. Cook until the cream thick— ens, and serve hot Scotch Potatoes. Boil two cups of sliced potatoes and two cups of sliced onion in salted wa- ter until done. Turn into a baking dish and pour over them a milk gravy seasoned with salt and pepper. Bake slowly for one hour. . Hongroise Potatoes. Wash, pare and cut potatoes in one- third-inch cubes. Parboil five minutes and drain. Add one-third cup of butter and cook over a low flame until the potatoes are soft and slightly browned. Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter, add a few drops of‘onion juice, two table- spoons of flour, and pour on gradually one cup- of hot milk. Season with paprika and salt. Add the beaten yolk of one egg. Pour this sauce over the , potatoes and sprinkle with finely chop- ped parsley: For all these dishes it is better to use old potatoes. New potatoes may be compared to fruit not perfectly ripe. The starch granules have not _ the woodwork. two, or a wash bench, mirror and combs. ‘ We have found that a secondhand kitchen cupboard—one of the tall sorts ——is a reat convenience in the clean- up room. It may be painted to match The shelves are re- moved and hooks screwed in all around the top on the inside. This provides a place to hang the kitchen aprons, sweaters, dust caps, etc. The large drawer at the bottom makes a good place for work gloves. One of the most convenient things we ever had in a home was a. woodbox . in the clean-up room, next to the wall, with a sloping door opening into it on the other side, opening from the kitchen. It was so placed that it was convenient to the kitchen stove, and could be filled from the clean-up room, thus doing away with the necessity of carrying the wood through the kitch- en. It was a large box, holding enough wood to last three or four days, and there was a partition near one end, so as to lleave a space for kindling wood. ~—N. - A baby’ s dressing table can be made by hanging a bag of strong material from the frame of an old cam chain: Attach pockets for ‘ Greeks being killed or‘ rushed into the i f it hs-fil *7 / A—lvn-L LT‘H rout-«B‘s 7n: s: ins pe es )ff 1e 1e 13’ as ts or [(1 \3 / w \ * ”Geri f. this J;t;: ' rifle _ t “saline withwhis,l .11 ., 'a the same timelie struck over his left arm with .h .— Young’s threat. Young-instinctively took a hand from. his weapon’s breech to ward oil? the -blow;after_ it had gone home, and Garland seized the rifle and wrenched it from its OWner’s‘ grip—all within less than a--- pair of seconds. The two men sprang, erect. Blizzard step ‘ed backward a few yards and watc ed with a. keenmulish’ curiosity. Blizzard saw Dale Garland wreck the Winchester’s mechanism by dashing 1t . against a stone, and then. he saw the ‘tWO.men fly at each other like tigers. Young didn’t run because he was desperately angry, and because he be- lieved- he could whip the easy-going, the good-natured, “the irresponsible” Garland. He led out with a straight right that cought the young officer on the point of the Jaw and staggered him, and followed it with a straight left that Garland somehow warded off. Then the law’s representative assumed the quality of exploding dyinamite. He feinted and sent a pile-driver punch ,to the bottom of Young’s breastbone, and Young fell crashing. Garland snatched a pair of old-fashioned. chain manacles, that hung at his belt, and made for the fallen mountaineer. But Young scrambled to his feet at a bare glimpse of the iron, and the two men grappled. . Then. young Bill Young went at Gar- land With what seemed to be a last burst of his waning strength, and Gar- land flattened him on the leaves with a blow over the heart. Young rose with a roundish stone the size of a big apple in his hand. He threw it, after Garland had refused to strike him when he was down. 'It struck Garland squarely in the forehead, and Garland pitched to the ground on his face un- der the mule, turned over spasmod- icaly, and lay there ashen and red and quivering. Blizzard proved the entirely un- known and unguessed quantity of his thoroughly mulish spirit by standing as motionless as though he were pos- ing for an equestrian statue. “I reckon,” Bill Young foamed mad- ly, “that fixed yuh clock fo’ ye.” But it didn’t. Passed a minute that seemed a long, . is right; and his ironohard - ”fist ianded With terrific force on’VBill already‘unsnapped the halter rope. Soon the hillman succeeded, and, mar- vel of marvels, the mule did'not put forth any objection to his mounting. ,‘Young’s long legs hung below the mule’s body. He began to fumble with his feet for the stirriups. ‘ Garland came to life all at once. “Trimmed and burning,” had flashed on the palimpsest of his brain—“Trim— med and. burning.” He did a little quick work with his hands, and. then by sheer will power forced his sore and bruised muscles to put him quick— ly on his feet; he tore the bridle off the mule, and gave the animal a re- sounding kick that sent him flying through the laurels, his head turned homeward at last, with young Bill Young holding around his neck in lieu of. reins! Garland smiled a queer smile, sank to his knees dizzily, and passed a bleeding hand across his swollen eyes. He heard faintly the ’ gurgling of a brook, and he crawled toward it. The cold water soothed his wounds. - After half an hour of rest, he rose and start- ed, staggering somewhat at the first, toward the lowland. He had not cov- ered a mile when he found himself confronted by the two wildcat broth- ers of Bill Young, and they were armed. - “Seen anything 0’ Bill ?" one of them asked narrowly. “Seen anything 0’ Bill!” repeated Dale Garland, “1 most certainly have seen something of Bill. He left me his kind regards on the forehead, which you can see if you’ll take the pains to look. Then Bill got on my mule and rode off.” The Youngs laughed. “Rode off!” “Like a streak 0’ blue lightning. So long, boys, I’ve got to be movin’. I’m the sheriff o’ Cantrell county, and I’ve got DUSiness in Bainsville.” It was after noontime when he ar- rived at the jail, about which Bains- ville’s usual idle crowd of curiosity seekers had gathered. Deputy Fraser and John Millard met him at the main entrance. “By George, Dale!” exclaimed Mil- lard. “W’e were just fixing to send men out to the Back Half to see what had. become of you! Well, you did the trick, all right. It was certainly clev- (Continued on page 317). a LITTLEwFDLKS Doings in Woodland T /ze Wood/472d W ana’ererr Meet mzot/zer Stranger, INCE they had squeezed through S the crevice in the big rock, Bruin, Brownie and Rolly Rabbit found “Perhaps he wouldn’t tell you, or maybe he don’t like to answer ques- tions,” said Bruin. So the big ele- weakiy. . a " 1m»; seif":*mt0r%imard§s saddle Yogg had = ' win ALWAYS give .Most Miles per Dollar No matter where crude rubber prices may go— Firestonev advantages in securing raw material, in manufacturing and distribution are always active to make good the pledge of Most Miles per Dollar. 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AMERICANS SHOULD PRODUCE THEIR OWN RUBBER . . in theth .IBrownie. .. themselves in a new country much different than they had ever seen be- fore. Even the animal folks were dif- ferent. To the three Woodland Wan- derers these folks were very queer, so queer that they were almost afraid of them at times. They had not gone far when, through an opening in the trees, they saw a strange animal pass. He was big enough to be a giant. Even one of his feet, which were round like . k _ “A! "5‘" .“§A\)I\51\l\r.vi\)’ At the Cross-road They Met Mrs. Kangaroo. blocks of wood sawed off square, were large enough to cover Rolly Rabbit’s 'whole body with one step. And he 'had a long nose, such a very long nose that he could reach clear back of .his head with it. Brownie saw him reach out, pick’ a nut from a tree with this long nose, and carry it to his mouth. .“What a funny fellow! I wonder who he is. I think I’ll ask him,” said phant went on his way and did not even know the strangers saw him. Some of the queer animals in this country had long necks, some had long legs, and some had such short legs they could hardly walk at all. But they saw the funniest sight of all when they came to the crossroad. A Sign stood on the corner. One arm pointed the way to Woodland and the other the Way to Happy Land. And just as the three Woodland Wanderers were turning down the road that would take them to Happy Land, one of‘the strangest animal folks of this new country hopped out into their path. Its front legs were very short, so very short that it could scarcely reach the ground with them, but its hind legs were very large and strong and it hopped along on them; A large tail dragged on the ground. But thegfunniest thing about this stranger was its pocket. Yes, sir, this stranger, who was none other than Mrs. Kangaroo, had a real fur-lined pocket on her breast where she car— ried the little baby kangaroo. The three Woodland Wanderers talked a long while ‘with Mrs. Kan- garoo, who was very friendly to them. As they started again toward Hap~ pyland, Brownie, who had walked a. long way for a little bear, said to Bruin, “I wish I was a little kangaroo until we get to Happy Land.” “And why do you wish that?” asked Bruin. . “So I could ride instead of walk- ing,” answered Brownie. o MORE MICHIGAN FARMER PAT- TERNS. No. 5068—B0ys’ Suit. Cut in three sizes, 2, 4 and 6 years. A four-year size requires 17/8 yards of 36-inch ma- terial, with 14; yard of 36-inch contrast— ing for collar and facings. Price 130. .No. 5066—Child’s Dress, Cut in five Sizes, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years. A three- year size requires 17/8 yards of 36-inch material. Price 13c. J I Name ‘ Street 6’ No. P. O. eautzful Wings for YOUR Home Larkin Catalog LOVELY lamps, rockers, rugs, curtains, furniture for every room in the home = are pictured in the handsomely illustrated new Larkin Catalog. 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Off. l Brown’s Beachlacket For real protection against cold Made of strong knit cloth to stand the roughest wear, with knit-in wool fleece lining, and cut to fit the body snugly It won’t rip, ravel or tear; wears like iron and can be washed as often as desired without losing shape Three styles—coat with or without colar, and vest. Ask your dealer for it. 8 BEACH JACKET COMPANY Worcester, Massachusetts without binding. By Addie Bradshaw, M. C. , School I have always enjoyed, not because I realized it as an advantage to which I acceded, but mainly be- cause it is very pleasant to have the companionship of mates and friends. And then, to me, there is always a perceptible but indefinable charm in my books and studies. ing to school. First, knowledge; we can never expect to hold even a com- fortable position, unless we have a superior education. We, Who are young and growing, can never hope to What *1 Get out of School" Some M my Cz'rc/err’ Opinion: There is much to be had out of go-_ This is the Family Horse of the Cole Family, According to Edna. Must be the Neighborhood is Taking a Ride. obtain a position, and the luxuries which we crave, unless we get that education, for which we go to school. Lots of folks underestimate the ad- vantage of their schooling. They don’t seem to consider it at its full value. They haven’t cause to use it, or rath- er, they don’t, in the years that follow. So, without review, they allow it to grow rusty, for, no matter how excel- lent the education, it will lose part of its value if it is not used sufficiently. This is wrong. There should be, and is, a use for everyone’s knowledge. Strictly speaking, this is more of a discourse on the advantages of school- ing. But it expresses my hopes; of what I would do, when I have attained that “superior educatiOn,” for,. as .yet I‘ have not done with sChooling. . By Lemoyne Norman. In going to school I have earned an education. There'are many things a. person must know about education be- fore they can start up in business. In going to school-I learn the arithmetic to count money in giving or receiving change.- I learn about numbers, how to measure distances, to be a carpen- ter, and solving out square yards, or cubic inches “in digging holes which have to be a. certain distance around, and of the right depth. I learn to read, write and spell in order to receive or write letters to friends far away. I would not have a. pleasant life if I did not have an education, as I could not read the boys’ and girls’ page in the Michigan Farmer. When a person has an education he can start some business and make more money than he could if he did not have an education. \ I think an education means a. lot to life, for no one can take yom' educa- tion away from you, although they can take your money if they get a chance. I am doing fine in school and hope to make a. great success. By Paul Metzger. I will tell you- what I get out of going to school. . I learn to read and write, and how to use figures that we use every day in life, by studying arithmetic. We need to learn these things when we are growing up. I also learn the ways of other people, which helps me to form new ideas of my own. I learn from studying my history what the people before us did to help our country, and how the people fought in the wars to save us. We learn from our physiology how to keep well, and how to keep clean. I hope I have given you several good ideas of what I get out of school. Dear Uncle Frank: Some day soon, I’ll try to make a collection from our neighborhood, as Birdene Coles and the two Salesbury girls did. ‘ Mr. Herbert Estes, unless you said something mean to her, I think that girl was just. trying to lick her lips, who you said stuck her tongue out at you. i must close, hoping the best of luck for the M. CPS and the fund.——A cou— sin and niece—«Elma. Knutila, Brimley, Mich. Don’t you think a girl had better be a little careful about licking her lips if she gives the impression that she is sticking out her tongue every time she does it? Birdene’s method of mak— ing a collection was good. I hope others will do it also. Howdy Uncle and Cousins: I sure was “tickled pink" when the mailman left a dictionary in my mail box, and I thank you for it a. hundred times. Say, did I tell you about my trip out west? Well, I guess I must have forgotten to. Last summer we went to Montana to visit my aunt, and we stayed there all winter. Then this spring we got in our “Dodger” with a. tent and some dishes, and went to Cal- ifornia. I didn’t like it there at all, its I’d rather have "Michigen, My higan” for a. home. . e crossed the Mohave desert of .DUR LETTER Box Arizona and New Mexico in three days, gomg about 225 miles a day. We came from Los Angeles to Detroit in twelve days. Didn’t we fl 7 I keep house for dad and two broth- ers, so I am pretty busy. (On account- of my brothers).?? Well, I’ll stop my eruption but will write again, as I’m always “Old Faith- ful,” Violet Steinkopf, R. 6, Mt. Clem- ens, Mich. You undoubtedly had a nice trip. I like an auto and camping outfit for traveling. It gives you a good chance to see the country. Glad you liked the dictionary, and also “Michigan, My Michigan,” better than the west. Dear Uncle Frank: I have never written to you before, but when I read a certain letter last week, it certainly did make my blood boil. I don’t think it a bit nice of the boy who will call all girls “Pipers,” do you? We are not all that way, even if some of them are. If I do say it myself, I am not a. piper, and neither are many other girls, so I think that the boy who wrote that letter should beg the pardon of some of us. Maybe Helen Piper did “pipe” a. little in her letter, but deep in her heart she is not thaLkind of a girl, I don’t think. Anyway, that is only what such boys need, a good “piper” to “pipe”, at them. I have not mentioned this boy’s name because he ought to know .who -I am “piping" at, and all the girls will re~ i x callhis letter, ‘I- am sureI—J-Xour love ing niece, “Mickey.” 4' ‘ yet have given said . boy a. real “hand-back.” Sometimes you. play on your “pipe,” too, I judge. Why use a‘ boy's name'when boys make your blood boil? - ' Dear Uncle and Cousins: ‘ - . . Did you notice that in. this iss e of the Michigan Farmer all the l ters. published were written by girls? I guess Uncle Frank ‘is getting quite popular with them, but I think if they saw him once that. the flow of girls’ letters would cease. Isn’t that correct, Uncle? , , About how many M. C.’s are there, anyway, Uncle? Are there any from foreign Countries? If not, are there- any in California and the western states? Excuse me for asking so many ques- tions—Yours, Edward Maxwell, M. C. We have quite a. few over 10,000 members. Some are in the west, south and cast, but ninety-nine per cent are in Michigan, I am sure The number of girls’ letters which appear just indicate that the boys should get busy. “Ain’t” I some “Punkins” with the girls, though? But just wait until they see my picture. Then the boys will have to fill the pages or there won’t be anything to put in them. Dear Uncle Frank: Herbert Estes must be grudged against all girls. There are some that talk too much, but some that can be pretty decent. Justthe same, we boys had better not let the girls rake us over the coals the way they do, or " this club will consist of girls, entirely. They will literally push the boys out. Come on, you boys that have some- thing to say about the girls that you don’t like. Here’s hoping that this isn’t published, but I had to express my opinion of girls. Best wishes to Uncle Frank and M. Q’s—Franklin Jenkins, Oscoda, Mich. No, Franklin, I don’t think we want to make this a. clearing house for say— ing things we don’t like. The‘ boys had better write more letters, and nice ones. There are a lot of nice things to talk about. Dear Uncle Frank: Chug! Chug! Here I come with my ambition. I ‘am going to be a. farmer. But first I am going through hi h school and work my way through the ‘ ‘ O Thelma Harter Says that Clara, Her Niece, is Her Favorite Pet. Michigan State College. That is, I mean to pay my way through. I want to be a real farmer. I don’t want to farm because I can’t do any- thing else, but because I love the farm. I want to keep the best pure-bred cat- tle, and know when a, horse is a. good' one. I don’t only want to take from the soil, but also build it up. I don’t want to raise certain crop because a neighbor says it pays, bu I want to find out for myself what pays. - - I want to be honored and trusted all all men. I want to "live by the side of the road and be a friend to man.” What do you think of that for me? Well, good-bye. Chug! Chugl—John Dunbar, R. 1, Coleman, Mich. .You have a worthy ambition. Just keep- chugging along and you’ll" get there. \ , " *-~ A,“ .; Hen-fi. his was t, I th day.“ I Was going ‘to get up an ad. red to me. It’s like this: " with words missing in them. vertisements in this issue. missing words. of your «paper. Circler, put M. C. after your name. out. handy pencil boxes for prizes; the .o—p-. ‘7‘“ . ., tle dictionaries, and the next five will receive our handy little pocket knives. All who get correct answers and are not M. C.’s will get M. C. buttons and cards. This contest closes October 9, so send your paper to Uncle Frank, Mich- igan Farmer, Detroit, Michigan, in plenty of time to get it in by that time.‘ 1. Change of must us ——~— .. ' before of publication. 2. Think of the —. work on — cars. 3. "‘How OI‘ raise black —” gives complete , written 4. For better in canning, in foods, for for protection meats, use " against Crystal 5. Fewer and fewer I'»—— to call eke left for NOTICE. By mistake the closing date of our Vacation Contest was made October 2. The word contest of last week also closes then. So, in our next issue we will announce the winners of both contests. AN EXPLANATION. Dear Uncle Frank: We are writing you the fourth letter ‘between our officers. We have sent you $1.00. Haven’t you received it, or didn’t you appreciate it, and throw it in the waste paper basket? We were going to rattle ed a quilt, and give OHI'V the money towards the Merry Circle‘ , Fund, but if you can’t put a notice in f the paper telling us that you got the 9 dollar, how will we know if you will have received the other money we . were to send in the future? That will be like throwing money away. Uncle Frank, I think you have some pets, because we always can read some of the other M. C. letters, but none of ours do we see. We also asked for thirteen Golden Circle pins, be- cause we are trying to do our best in spreading happiness. But you never ' . even thanked us for the dollar. Not even gave us notice that you receiv- ed it. Uncle Frank, please do satisfy our curiosity, and let us know about the 3 money, and send us the thirteen Gol- " den Circle pins—Yours truly, Florence Brow, and other members of Sunny Club. I am certainly glad that you wrote your letter. Of course, when a person doesn’t do as‘is expected, he always makes an excuse, so here is mine. i You will probably remember read- : ing in the Merry Circle columns that I was away on a. trip. This trip lasted for three weeks, and before I left I regular form, but shortly after I left .my assistant became sick and was away from the oflice as long as I was, so there was no one left who knew . how to run things as far as the Merry Circle was concerned. For that reason you, and quite a few others, did not get the usual letter of thanks, and I ‘ did not know it. until I made inquiries after receiving your letter this morn- Your db’llar was received. of course, V . getan idea. at . _ . ink I do.. ‘Well,-: here’s One that happened to come to me to; reading contest when the idea occur- Below you Will find ,flve sentences 7 These sentences were taken out of the ad- Your job 'in this contest is tolook over the ads., find the five sentences and supply the Just write out the correct sentences and after each put 'the number of the , page upon Which you found it. Please don’t fergetto put your name and address in the upper left hand corner If you are a Merry All the correct papers will. be 'put, into a box and the lucky ten pulled The first two pulled 'out will get next three will receive our dandy lit- arranged to take care of things in the ‘ Harriett Bennett ................ .10 lm Johnson .................... .10 “A Book Worm” ....... . ....... .10 Victoria Litkowski .............. .10 Florence Litkowski ............ .10 “Wild Irish Rose" ........... .. . . .10 ‘Skeeziks” ................ .25 eerm jtlrs sorryfth ‘ as you have not met the requirements of getting them. You may remember ' the announcement regarding them, and recall that in order, to Win a pin one mu‘stsendin something unusual in the way of an essay, poem, draw- ing, etc. . " I hope that you really do not think I, have any favorites. As a‘. fact, I do not know one better than another. The only way Iknow any M. C. is through letters, and I try to pick out the best letters to use in the columns. MR. COLE, PLEASE. I am of a committee that numbers but one, . To asl; you a question concerning the a e Of one zvho wrote for your pages of a e. ’Tis Harold Coles whose loss I bewail, The perlson Who told us full many a. a-e. Instructive and funny his sermons to a . Now, tell your “Dear Reader,” has Harold had a fall? Has he misused the funds that others have earned? Has he taught us a lesson he hasn’t learned? Has he jilted the “school-ma’am,” that lamb of his fold? Or doctrines advanced that thought, too bold? If you know where he is, you had best make it known, Or suspicion will rest on Uncle Frank alone. When last Harold was seen with your artists renowned, some He seemed hale and hearty—in every. way sound. Now do solve the mystery that hangs, over Harold; And, if it is possible, please have him back. Vive to Uncle Frank, whom I know. Your ardent admirer is just Jo. SOME CONTRIBUTORS. DURING the time I was away on > my vacation, the circumstances were such that letters of thanks for money sent in for the Merry Circle Radio Fund were not sent out. So, at this time I am giving the names of those who sent in money at that time, so that they may know that their mon- ey was received. Albert Lurstend ................ $ .25 Florence Litkowski ............. .10 Ruth Yoder .................... .05 Mrs. H. H. Smith ............... 1.00 Elizabeth and Art Walt ......... 1.50 F. K. Young .................... .10 “Jolly Gean” ................... .10 Marguerite Gisck ............... .10 Ila M. Coulston ................. .20 D. and B. Norman ............... .50 Eliza Piaseczny' ................ .10 Grace Cramer .................. .25 Marie Slemin . . . . ............... .20 Mabel Brendemuehl ............. .05 Emily Berson .................. .10 Mary Denning ........... ‘ ....... .10 Rudolph Frundt ................. 1.00- Jack Irish ..................... 1.00 lone Maguire ................... .25 Ardath Shannon ............... 1.00 Harold Arnold .................. .10 ’ Bernice Beatty ................. .10 Billy Dukes .................... .10 Helen Lemansky ............... .10 Ola and Linwood Webb ......... .25 Ruth Ford ...................... .10 ‘ Florence Ford ................... .10 Vera Kelisch ................... .20 “Blue Eye Charlie” ............. 1.00 Mary Rudzinskas .............. .20 Helen Miller .................... .25 Marie Moorman ................ .25 Stella Moorman ................ .25 Marion Spooner ................ .50 Elizabeth Card ................. .35 Wilma Fry .................... .05 Elnora Fay ...................... .16 Hazel M. 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When these chicks with injured feet were remov- ed from the flock and the others were abundantly fed, they soon lost interest in each other’s feet. - ‘ I have noticed that day-old. chicks sometimes begin toe pecking because beginners open the boxes before the broader stove is ready. They keep the covers off and watch“ the chicks, although the young birds have nothing in the boxes to eat, and are very hun- gry. The limited amount of litter in the boxes does not conceal the feet. The first time a ravenously hungry chick receives a taste of blood it be- comes a cannibal. The practical rem— edy may be the balanced ration, with regular feeding hours for the scratch grain so the chicks will not become too hungry. TH E , EGG-LAY! NG CONTEST. THE Royal Hatchery Leghorns are maintaining their lead in the con- test by a narrow margin. It has a. total of 2,235 eggs, with the West Neck Reds coming second with 2,212 eggs. BATES & EDMONDS MOTOR co “ LL DOG" ENGINES AT BARGAIN PRICES sizes. Can be furnished as portable. wood sawing outfits. hard service. . gasoline engine F. O. B. Lansmg. and further information. HILL DIESEL ENGINE 00.. Successors Lansing. Michigan. We have in stock for immediate delivery these well known gasoline and kerosene engines in 10 & 12 HP stationary or Guaranteed for all kinds of Above price is for 12 HP stationary Write for booklet Kl no Money. .4 ‘r l .. A. r“. as N 'r . FR..." E; TF: 5A.“... in. a Walsh for so aay' - n ourownteam. Stronger.neatcr,handier than smiths harness. Ten styles. Easily adjusted to any hone. Writoflfor Free Book. Direct-from-faetory offer. [5.00 after a month's free trial-balance my monthly flay. menu. Return if not satisfactory. James M. Walsh. 0.. WALSH HARNESS (3043161131! Ave; Milwaukee; Wis. %. c o A us Leghorns come third with a total of 2,142 eggs. Fourth is the pen of J. P. Gasson, with 2,084 eggs, and tied fotLfifth place are the Leghorns be- longing to George Ferris, and the Barred Rocks of the Winter Egg Poul- try Farm from Lethbridge, Alberta. Each pen has produced 2,018 eggs. With only a twenty-three-egg lead, and with the Reds making a gain of six eggs on the leading pen, the race still looks very interesting. Should the Reds keep up their good produc- tion, and the Leghorns continue to show their slump, the lead may still go to the Reds. The Leghorns belonging to George Ferris won the silver cup for high pro- duction during August. His pen pro- duced an average of 23.3 eggs during the month. BANTAM LAYS AN UNUSUAL EGG. CHARLES MONTIE, of Wyandotte Michigan, has a bantam hen which, besides laying ordinary eggs, has laid' a hard-shelled egg inside of a hard- shelled egg, and on five different oc- casions has laid two perfectly formed eggs in one day. Mrs. Bantam is two years old, and looks like a dwarf Brown Leghorn—Mrs. E. J. M. ’ IOWA POULTRY HOUSE. Can you give me the measurements in heighth and width, of the Iowa Semi-Monitor hen house, advocated by the Iowa State College, and if not, where could I get same? Is that type of house suitable for Michigan ?v—J. R. For full information on the Iowa semi-monitor poultryhouse, I would advise you to write the Iowa Experi- ment Station, Ames, Iowa, and prob- ably they can send you a bulletin giv- ing full particulars. As Iowa has about the same changes in temperature as Michigan, I think a house which would be all right in one state would give fairly good satisfaction in the other; You might obtain the bulletin on the Michigan poultry house from the Mich- igan State College Experiment Station . HUNGRY cmgks PEQK ids-s; PROF. ROY Warns, of the Mary: land Poultry Department, recently visited in our section and tells me‘he believes toe pecking ameng chicks is ‘ due to hungen He had an experience in which flocks of brooder chicks, which had been fed at a certain hour,- were neglected for, some time past Some of the chicks were found to be raven- ” mites at East: Lansing, and-after ~ comparing plans. ' KILLINGV‘MITES AND'LICE.‘ Having erected, a new hen,.house, I .wish todestroy-all the lice and mites on my hens before moving them. What method would you recommend? If dipping is recommended, what kind of dip would I use? ' .Is there any kind of a disinfectant I could use in new hen igube to 'rid‘it of lice and mites? —. s Before moving the hens you can treat each bird with blue ointment mixed with equal parts. of low7grade vaseline, This is'the blue mercurial» ointment, which can be purchased at most drug stores. Place a bit about as big as a pea under each wing and rub it into the skin thoroughly. Place a small smear under the vent This will usually keep a hen fairly free from body lice until spring. The‘ red mites live in cracks and crevices around the perches, or hang under them in small clusters. They spend the night on the hens sucking blood, and return to the roosts before daylight. Painting the meets with carbolineum will protect them from mites for about a year. All of the coal the. plans of the, two houses,’determine V; which seems to fit ingbest with your , . at . ' ‘Freouently". pain , ng ‘ __ kerosene oil willy .J‘OOSTIZS .. A - DON'T FEED roo"Li’8.~Wh-HRTI¥E ‘ ”:1 ' ’ CHICKS. ' 5 iTm‘é'yeH‘We Started with shranteen tion in feeding and care, as ‘much ‘ as .we knew how. like!!! the “time they were a Week old, until they become half grown, the resigning. ,Th'efy were dusted at s ort intervals through- out the summer ?s'o’ as to combat ,lice, and feeding methods Were greatly cen- sidered, no 'whole grain. being 'fed whatsoever. They appeared sick for about a day, and would die the next. The only signs of sickness were a life- less condition,~——E. R. V. . ‘Blackhead' seems to be the mostfre— quent cause of poults dying. Weak-- ness, bowel trouble and the spots on. the liver indicate blackhead. - Some- times the head of a sick bird turns purplish, although thisis .not always true. Young turkeys often die from other digestive disorders, 'and they are also subject to most of the diseases of chickens. " Feeding the young turkeys with the chickens is said to be a common cause of losses from blackhead. The chick~ ens seem rather resistant to this dis— ease, but it strikes hard at the tur- keys. Feeding the poults‘ on clean ground away from the chickens is 'a great help in preventing losses. There is no medicine known that seems to help cases of blackhead. keermltes War "' young‘turk'e‘ys and took extra precau- ' ' The St. Johns Poultry Farm AN OUTRAGE ? NE scarcely can think of a more terrible tragedy than a child dy- ing in his mother’s. arms in the public street of a. well organized town, after being refused admission to a hospital because of diphtheria. This actually happened in a town in New York state recently, and, of course, the whole community was outraged to think that such a cruel, even brutal thing could be possible. The reason I am mentioning it in this column is because I can see how this might oc- cur in your town just as well as it did in this town in New York. Yet you can avoid it by a little care. Looking at the history of this case we find that this child had been ill for several days, ,but the family. had slighted medical assistance because it was generally accepted by them that this boy was “subject to throat trou- ble.” They gave him some family remedies and he actually seemed to them to be better for a. short time. On the morning of the third day,how— ever, they awoke to the fact that in- stead of being better he was decidedly worse, and his conditions were more alarming than anything they had ever seen. Then they hurried with him, not to a local physician, but to the hospital, which happened to be a pri- vate institution. The medical man in charge took one look at the child, saw that he had malignant diphtheria, and was already dying, and simply told the parents that they must take the boy away, because the safety of those al- ready in the hospital wouldnot allow his admission. The child died before they could get him back home. The lesson in this is that no case of sore throat is so insignificant that parents dare trust everything to their own judgment. If improvement does not begin in _ a very few hours, the patient must be seen by a. phy- sician and, in my opinion, there should nbt eyen' be a jsingle hour’s delay in reaching the doctor-.by. telephone, de- scribing the case, and leaving it to his . H. [err/g a ton. any disease. ments for farm machinery are not de- opinion Whether or not he should call upon the patient. The second point is one that relates to communities. Now that you know the whole story, you cannot blame the officers of that local hospital for re- fusing admission to a patient with a disease threatening serious contagion. How is your own town in this respect? What arrangements could you make? Is it not a thing that demands some speciakprovision in every community, some place where those suffering from contagious disease can be taken with‘ out injury‘to others? HE HAS BEATING SENSATION IN STOMACH. I am in my fifties and for two (years I have had a beating in my stomach: Is__this anything serious and is there any cure for it?———D. L. Such a description is very indefinite, yet it is just these indefinite things that so often are the advance notice of something more serious. I am in- clined to think that this “beating” sim- ply means that some of the large blood vessels are working at unusual ten- sion. There is a reason for it. The best way to arrive at the origin is to have a careful physical examination, with special attention given to blood pressure. W CARRIES TOO MUCH WEIGHT. ‘Inam five feet six inches in height, weigh 200 pounds, forty-five years old; hearty eater. Health is fairly good, excepting when I ride machinery, es- pecially a mowing machine. Then I lose all pep and feel as‘if I weighed What causes it?-—‘A. R. This does not necessarily indicate The seating arrange- signed for the comfort of a heavy, fat man, and would be sure to cause a strain. to reduce your weight to 170 pounds, you will not only be able to ride your machinery, but will feel better for'all your work. You are enough, over ' ' weight to be in dangerous to diam Probably if you diet enough pa \gentina and New Zealand in the first ' times read: MORE EVIDENCE ON THE VALUE , OF TESTING. LIGHTNING killed P. M. Langdon’s grade Holstein cow at, Hubbards- ’ton, Michigan, recently. The sheriff’s adjuster placed a value of $66 on the dead cow. Langd-on said she was worth more than ordinary beef. prices; she had a cow test record of 354 pounds of butter-fat as a mature cow during 1924. ‘Langdon showed his cow testing association herd book. The sheriff's adjuster then placed her appraisal at $84. It pays 'to have rec- ords and belong to a cow testing as- sociation. DAIRY OUTLOOK. (Continued from page 297). pounds. Total imports into Germany thus far in 1925, of both butter and cheese, have been more than double those of the corresponding time last year. Part of this increase has been in anticipation of a tariff on dairy products which became effective Sep- tember 1, levying duties of 2.43 cents per pound on butter, and 4.32 cents per pound on canned milk, with vary- ing rates on cheese. While German buying may be hampered by these tariffs, her domestic production is not ' menu‘s m DAIRY Pnooucnou 13317 131% 1919 large enough to supply her demand, and imports of considerable size will continue. Prices abroad are higher than a year ago, so that there is little danger of severe pressure from foreign butter on our markets, except when our pric- es are unusually high. Imports into the United States from Denmark, Ar- six months of 1925 were only 2,000,000 pounds, as compared with 16,500,000 pounds in the same period of 1924. Indications point to a good year ahead for dairymen. The sign posts which seem to point to profitable 1. The upward tendency iii produc- tion has been checked, and the danger of larger supplies than could be ab— sorbed at satisfactory prices which confronted dairymen a year ago, has faded away. Receipts of butter at'the large markets during the first eight months of 1925 have been approxi- mately six per cent less than last year. Cheese receipts, however, at Wisconsin warehouse points have been three per cent larger than a year ago. Total dairy output for the year will probably approach that of 1923. The higher level of prices already in effect probably is not sufl‘icient to en- courage any substantial increase in the effort on the part of producers who follow dairying as a minor occupation. It is possible that production may be« come stabilized at around the present level. . 2. A favorable industrial outlook, with employment at good wages, as- sures. a steady public demand. Con- sumers may spread butter as liberally this winter as last, in spite of higher prices. , "in-,1 ' ”a. k l v . g In- J'- ,i. it, ter and cheese tend to lag from eight to ten months behind the major ups and downs in the stock market, due to the fact thatythese' movements fore- shadow changes in " industrial condi- tions and amount of employment. Since the stock market is still rising, this ”index points to well—sustained prices for dairy products for a large part of the next year. 3. Stooage reserves of butter are smaller than a year ago, and are not ‘regarded as too large to be comfort- able. ,. This eliminates one of the big clouds which was on the horizon last fall. The original cost of much of this butter was three to four cents a pound higher than last year, indicat- ing the [confidence that dealers have had of a high market this winter. Cheese stocks are heavy but will not cause trouble unless the winter make is exceptionally large. 4. A more favorable ratio between feed :costs and dairy prices increases the chance of profits. Cheaper corn than last year will dominate the mar- ket for grains and by-products this winter and should more than offset any increase in hay prices due to the short crop. . 5. Foreign butter has lost its for- midableness as a competitor in our markets. ' Consumption abroad has been improved by more favorable eco~ nomic conditions, and foreign produc- tion is not likely to increase from now on at the same rate as in the past four years. Prices are high, compar- ed with our markets, and the possi- bility of any sizeable imports this win- ter is remote. \ Never in the history of centrifugal cream separators has there been a machine equal to the De Laval. Each model has, in its day, been far ahead of all other machines in skimming efficiency, ease of operation and superior durability. The present model De Laval is the crown- ing achievement of all. It has the wonderful new self-centering bowl which runs smoother and easier, eliminating vibration and thus making it skim better and cleaner, run easier and last longer. You will get a richer, smoother, higher- testing cream with this new De Laval—and more of it, too. De Laval Milker If you milk five or more cows a De Laval Milker will soon pay for itself. More than 25,000 in use, giving wonderful satisfaction. Send for complete information. Trade Allowance Old centrifugal cream separators of any age or make accepted as partial payment on new De Lavals. Sold. on easy terms from » . 86.6o to $14.3o Down the balance in 15 easy 6) monthly payments 0' See and Tn! an Improved De Laval] ’ .u' .' o 4’ 4 0"? -' 6° /, 4 on .' n 0° «g; ob o 6‘9 0x94? ' r There is only one Red Str Copper Bearing,f‘Galvannealed9: Fence (ii-'1'“. . —lt’s made by Keystone It has been shown that prices of but- \. good “old time” fence Haven’t you often heard it said:——- “fence makers don’t make fence as good as they used to.” That formerly was true, because in the olden days most of the steel from which wire fence was made contained copper. It is a well known fact that steel with copper in it resists rust at least twice as long as steel without copper. We, at Keystone, realized that in order to make our fence far outlast the ordinary kind it was necessary to include copper in our steel. While it costs us more to make, it costs you no more than you usually pay for plain, non- copper-bearing steel fence. Then we went even further. Keystone per- fected cthe “Galvannealed” process which makes possible applying from 2 to 3 times more zinc protection into and around the Wire, than by the ordinary galvanizing method. Now when you buy this NEW RED STRAND fence, you are not only getting copper-bearing steel wire, but in addition a double or triple zinc protection that results in many extra years of fence service. No longer will it be necessary. to complain about fence qualitye-because Red KEYSTONE STEEL & WIRE C0. tension, etc. GalvtififiEEi/ed Square Deal Fence A1 Strand is not only as good as the “old time" fence—it’s a whole lot better. The official reports by such experts as: Indiana State University, C. F. Burgess Laboratories, Madison, Wisconsin, R. W. Hunt Co., Chicago, back up our own tests that this new Red Strand fence far outlasts ordinary galvanized wire. These “Official Proof of Tests" should be read by every fence buyer. Mailed Free. When you see fence marked with the Red Strand, you’ll know that it is not only made of copper-bearing steel and “Galvannealed,” but that it also has these features: Knot that is guaranteed not to slip; full gauge wires; stiff picket-like stay wires, which require fewer posts; well-crimped line wires that retain their FREE to Land Owners A postal brings FREE—(1) Red Strand fence catalog. (2) “Official Proof of Tests"—experts reports on all kinds of fence. (3) Ropp’s Cal- culator, answers 75,000 farm questions. (Or- dinarily sells for 50c). Write for them. 4955 Industrial St. ways 3 look for the Red Peoria, Illinols Reduces Fenggsts x mtg/ans 4'17th “i ) r Border King of Roberts, Grand Champion 'Penhurst Jessabell, Grand Champion Ayrshire Guernsey Bull, Exhibited by Fern Bell dairy Cow, Exhibited Balmoral Farm, Ithaca, Mich. Farms, Wisconsin. First of Get of Sire in ,Ayrshire Class, Exhibited by Balmoral Farms, of I’ "VVI'SY‘O ~42 Pucto lthaca, Michigan. Brampton Norma 'Primrose, Grand Champion Sir Johana Pauline Ormsby, Grand Champion Jersey Cow. Exhibited by the _Oaklands, Ann Holstein Bull, Exhibited by By.~ L. Cramton, Arbor, Michigan. Group of Y ung Dairy Animals Exhibited which Made a Good Showing Wisconsin. 1.: a: bi "J‘s Fntre Blondes Xeina sultana, Grand Champion Jersey Bull, Exhibited by the Oaklands, Ann Arbor, Michigan. First For Get of Sire in Jersey Clasées, Exhibited Arbor, Michigan. Princess lrene Beauty Posch, Grand Champion Holstein Club Calf, Exhibited by James Mac, a Michigan Lad. . by Tuscola County Club Boys, Two Grand Champion Tuscola County Club Calves Exhibited by Willis in the Open Classes. 9'}? f Betty ofIPomeroy, Grand Champion Guernsey. Speck Woodford Third, Grand Champion Here- Cow, Exhibited by Fern Bell Dairy Farms, Wis. ford Bull, Exhibited by E. R. Tigan, Illinois. Campbell, Cass City, Michigan. SnLa-Bar Royalist, Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, Exhibited by Sni-a-Bar Farms, Missouri. .U‘mm.m.-i—4H‘. no 933060505 ' W t u . ’enchimilkafit’ ' some of the time a good surplus. Have u syllable at a time. Dale.” , ‘ ., £‘When did. he get in?” said Garland. ,1... W 7%., , . rget" ., 1005‘!“ chi , _ 7 mg? . It’s-an argument, and, of course, Pm‘ 0f the be! ef‘ that it is unfit for any kind” of use. :How longs-should _a person. keep 'theswsame cows-L What- tndr of‘IEZLtest could -.one give, cows to Hulk; r and is _ find sum. it theyrar-e paying .or- not? , Would'tt be a, good idea'to sell one's- herd-.uandvgiat'pthers when you abso- lutely know they are eatinggtheir heads“ off.?,_,,How. many cows would it takeli‘to. keep. a family of eight or ten in butter, -milk and cream, the year around, when six. and eight of the ten are grbwing children?——-C. N. Garget is congestion, or inflamma- tion'bf" the udder. 'Congestion often occurs before and immediately after the cow freshens. Many times the milk is stained with blood, especially if the” inflammation is caused by an injury to the udder. In chronic garget the‘milk is often stringy, or comes from a, diseased .Iudder, and whileit is many‘times. fed to pigs and calves with apparently no injurious effects, and possibly people have consumed it, not knowing, and it did not injure them, we can say that it surely is not fitgfor human food, though‘it may not be‘absolutely injurious. To one who knew the condition "of the milk it would be extremely revolting to think of buying it for human food. A good cow should,be kept as long as she is profitable. A cow is con- sidered in her prime when from six to nine years old, but many cows are profitable When much older than this. It is, comparatively simple to tell whether a cow pays or not. Weigh her milk. Find how many pounds she gives in a.’ year. Then test her milk. Find What per cent of butter-fat she produces. Butter—fat has a. market value. It is now worth about forty cents, a pound. It is merely a. matter of arithmetic to findthe value of her milk "for a year. Now you must find whatlit costs you to keep her a year. This is not difficult or complicated, just a little painstaking. Weigh the feed she consumes in a. day, and figure its value at the ‘market price one day each month, then estimate from this data'thé, Cost for a year.‘ The best way'i‘s to join a cow testing associa- tion and" have the experienced teeter do, this for' you. if there is no associa— tion in your neighborhood, get your county agent to Organize one. This is the only way to put dairying on a bus- iness basis. , It. is certainly not good business to keep, cows that you know are not prof- itable. But be sure you know before you sell, and give the cows a chance and care for them properly. Have them milked by good milkers. You maybe surprised. The last question can not be an- swered very satisfactorily. Are they good or poor cows ?~ It will make a big difierence. COWS produce all the way from 2,000 to, 3,000 pounds of milk in a year, to over 30,000 pounds. Some only .produce 100 pounds of butter-fat in'a year, and others over a thousand. If we consider ordinary cows, two ought to furnish an abundance of milk, cream and butter at all times, and / fi- one freshen in the fall and one in the spring.' One good fresh cow ought to supply your family and when they are both giving a good flow of milk, fur- nish a good surplusbesides. Again, some families use dairy prod— ucts liberally, while others use them- sparingly. For both health and ecOn- omyg's1x to eight Quarts Of milk, and a pound of- butter per day, besides the cream-,could be used to advantage in a. [family of six or. eight growing chil- dren,‘especially when yo\u produce the milk Lyourself- ‘ ‘ ‘ iTRlM-M’ED 'AND' BURNING. . (Continued from page 311). Young told us something of it, a Young is ugly, er. . ‘ 1.130119 , 1?. than an hour ago. Want * a. mu a... W. idren. ,or scrim; _ w“. . . ‘ corridor, and. halted before, 9. iron bars set in‘ a wait of; maritime strong material: Inside the ,cellj-youngj Bill Young sat on the back of Blizzard, «the red mule—sat‘there for the-simple and. very goodreason that his is s were ’ manacled “around the mules body. ‘_“No‘ne o’ my."keys would fit them old-fashioned cuffs, Dale,” said Fraser, ‘,“and so we just made sure of every- thing by puttin’ the mule in jail with Mr. William Young—” “My name’s Bill Young, darn you, and not William!" blazed the jailbird. “On his back,” Fraser went on as though he hadrnot been interrupted. “John was on the street when the mule found him, and he brought 'em both here. “How did you do it, Dale?” “A little quick work with my hands,” smiled Dale. “The cuffs fitted his Ivankles perfectly, and the chain was justlong enough to stretch across. I knew nobody could stop that mule without a bridle, after he got started for home. If you make as good a deputy as Blizzard made, Fraser, I’ll sure be proud of you!” \3 ~ ‘ e rs. . “Bill,” said he, quite soberly, “let’s you and me. talkvsovme plain common sense- Do you know what state’s evi- dence is, Bill?" , Young favored the sheriff with a slow nod.‘ Young was very well cowed now. Nearly all/the fire was out of him. , , “It means, of course,” said Garland, “tellin’ what you know on other. péo. ple in order to help yourself. But you’d better tell before the other fe1~ lows get away, Bill, so you won’t have to shoulder the whole burden. Nebo Slayter promised you law protection, didn’t he? Did you get it, or didn’t you?* You’re good for twenty years, Bill, even if you don’t hang, for killin’ Al Eyfer. Remember that.” At the mention of Nebo Slayter, Young’s bruised face went white. It hie had to suffer, he wouldn’t suffer aone. “Nebo Slayter and William Dan- dridge,” he suddenly fumed, “they left five hundred dollars at my house, a- layin’ on the table, and said they’d like to have me fix things so Fyfer wouldn’t bother ’em no more, and. they both , _ ,,§§,’%rland, and Garland page: closer, . ‘ o ‘ I V ’ I r ' .'i 43,. COlor - Your Butter “Dandelion Butter Color" Gives That' V Golden June Shade which Brings Top Prices Before churn- ing add one-half teaspoonful t 0 each gallon of cream and out of your churn comes butter of G o l d e n J u n e shade. “Dande- 1 i o n B u- t t e r vegetable, harm- less, and meets all State and National food laws. ‘Used for 50 years by all large creameries. Doesn’t color buttermilk. Absolutely tasteless. Large bottles cost only 35 cents at drug or grocery stores. Write for free sample bottle. Wells & Richardson 00., Burlington Vt. Michigan Farmer Classified Ads Get Color" is purely ' John Millard whispered a few words (Continued on page 321)- Results. Try One. 02 . )6 times the cost of your trip. (9'52,- This exhibit is both a valuable lesson to the dairy industry and w a magnificent tribute to Corn Gluten Feed as the most economical .0 protein feed for the dairy cow. " . ' If you are unable to go to this big show, please mail the coupon {1.9% (6%., and you Will receive a complete story of this exhibit, including the <53: 954-663;“. records of all these cows and how they were fed. 9% {960,0 Q’e'."""~ ‘96 we $¢O»¢§»06'~._ G I a\0°"o%’/ Q; ”Wade. Associated Corn Products Manufacturers \ ’9%?Q§e¢, 93.60%, t 9‘ Feed Research Department b, cg Q’S'OOO 99.90 x .Hugh G. Van Pelt, Director °€\e\ “:2 $0,:0" . 1/}? 208 out}: La Salle St, ChicagoLIll. gnaw—mannanmci—amz—z—anz—E—nna—zn_nE——zmc—:—sac—::—:a_aa . § lEE—EEE—ZEC—EEEEE—EEE—EEE—EEE—ZEEBEBEEEBEBE See mesemltder/fllfirade firs NATIONAL DAI Indianapolis RY suo~ ’ ; OC‘I’. 10-17w ~ Km,f\ _ 3‘ , ‘llmm ”I”! s__ .. ~.\ , ,m ’ (3:; ’ 07",», ‘ 4 — 4 r . ,‘mn , W/flalfl/Z/fg’ / l\" / (I, V, . I I- 'fil’llltl" " ,‘1 . Y‘ \fi' ’ “l\W1/lm ‘5 "‘ 1/ ' W WW, “”fif,’ MI “24"” ' "ll”wflll M f {l . H I, HIST , . 4' V» II (4', , I;,..u. ' ,ffl/lfl‘l ['1 . y / (I’ll/VJ.” 4 . ‘L’llil J. ’5' 1 /A ) N I I: l . .153 {9: fl“ WWWfl/flwfiifll‘lhan ‘flffi lfi‘lmll ‘lllllgf’lllt‘liifiJ/ffij Vé.“ “if?! r A“! 1 1' m n 4 . ~ c‘ This is a record—breaking and history-making event. If .. ‘ you can possibly do it, you should go to Indianapolis and ' see these cows—October 10 to I7. These are all record grade cows—~sired by pure bred bulls. There are 100 of them—359Holsteins, 35 jerseys, 20 Guernseys,5 Ayrshires and 5 Brown Swiss. They were personally selected by Prof. Hugh G. Van Pelt, the well known breeder and judge of dairy cattle. No individual dairyman has enough good cows to make such an exhibit, but Mr. Van Pelt, with his acquaintance and backing, was enabled to visit the owners and get them to take part in this big exhibit. He travelled 10,000 miles by train and auto, and visited zoo hcrds to find the cows that are most profitably productive and true to breed type. They are from the best herds in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ncchrscy, New York, Nlassachu— setts and Vermont. All have big milk and butter records, and these records were made with a ration containing Corn Gluten Feed. The purpose of this exhibit is to Show the value of the Pure Bred _ Sire, the Cow Testing Association, and Corn Gluten Feed. It gives ,9 you an opportunity to see in one big herd the combined skill and ' ' experience of the most successful dairymen. ‘ Go and See Them-"Then Buy Them On October 15 these cows will be sold at auction for their owners. You shouldgotothis sale. You can buy one or more of them for what you wish to pay. All have big Cow Testing Association records. All are tuberculin tested. All are in perfect health. Some are fresh and others are with calf by pure bred sires. If you are in the dairying business, or expect to be, you should attend this show and learn how these cows were bred and fed. Even if you do not buy one or more, the experience will be worth many . ~\ s-x ‘ w... ‘K;‘§‘\ .. ‘ . ‘ 1,. ' r’l . Mam}.”fillmill" Mm ~ ., dull WWMMJI Elf/MW”; {I s l ")5;- .'l 3 I I, I //’:t'-;. A ’J. 4 ‘ ' ' ‘ ‘ ‘\\ . -/If.//,,,'4,'l III For Best Results in Feeding Always F eed———~ No. 13 Your money’s worth Ney Dairy Barn Equip- ment and HayingTools cost you less money be- cause any Ney product you buy gives you more years of service. _ N ey products are made of the best materials we can find- they' re sturdily built to survive the test of long. hard service. he guarantee of absolute satisfactlon Is our pledge of qua- lily—your protection in buying. rite for new catalog No.47 THE NEY MFG. CO. ESTABLISHED 1879 CANTON OHIO Minneapolis. Minn. . Council Elm, Iowa mgm.bairy 812:1?th including stalls. Completeflline- fiyfllfin‘ Toolingncluding hay ear- lt PAYS to GRIND ALL GRAINS Look to the Grinders. They do the work I Bowsher’ a ne . hapeG ‘9 mean larger grinding surface 4;‘ cloaetocenterof Shaft;thua More ‘ Capacity. Lighter Draft. Ls’lger Life. 5. I LP‘fi En: with loss “M55 repaira.’ grinders are the correct principleG in Feed Mill construction. They, lOaizes:2to::ll. P. Wri “bogus - Ml. P. sowssnm..somsssn, llll. BREEDERS' [DIRECTORY Change of Copy or Cancellations must reach us Twelve Days before date of publication The Best is the Most Economical l'fl It costs the same per pound to ship average beef ani- mals to market as it does prime beef animals,’ yet the latter dress 10% more. WILDWOOD FARMS ORION, MICHIGAN W.E. SCRIPPS.Prop. SIDNEY SMITH, Sup FOR SALE- Reg. Guernsey Bull Call SirebyealcnePlnR ngerwhose dam hquFB. record of 17. 644.2 lbs. Milk. 936.6 lbs. Fat. No Fee males 01' Sale. Write l. M. Williams. North Adams: Gilmore Brothers. Camden. Mich. Wallinwood Guernseys Young bulls from A. R. cows for anal F. W. WALLIN. lenison. Mish. Guernseys. 5 grade cows giving milk, 6 grade heifers. bred. and one open 4 registered heifers. 6 months to 1-year old. For Sale heifer. JONES 8. ALLDREDGE. Cassopolis, Mich. - Guernsey cattle for sale at a Rengtered price you cannot afford to pass. DR. E. Mich. as I am closing out. A. SMITH, Box “4, R. No. l. Birmingham. Beg. Guernsey Cows. Bulls and For 53 '3 Bull Calves. A. n. Record May Bose Breeding. JOHN EBELS. R. 2. Holland, Mich. Some real bargains in reg- Guernswelv’vs istcrcd cows and heifers one young bull. W. W. Burdick. Williamston. Mich. FOR SALE a. pure- bred Holstein Bull. Charlevoix Ormsby Boy No. 360989, born Sept. 10.1921. Is a grandson of Sir Pieter-tie Ormsby Mercedes, sired by Sir l’iewrtje Ormsby Mercedes. 40th senior herd sire at Loch Farms; he is a full brother to Queen Piebe Ormsby Mercedes who has two records. over 1100 lbs. of butter in 1 3r.. and 3 seven— —day records of 30. 34 and 35 lbs. Ills dam is Kolvain Alexander Korn- dyke, a granddaughter of Pontiac Korndyke. with 859 lbs of butter and nearly 20. 000 lbs. of milk in 1 yr, her dam is a half— sister to the dam of Kolvsin Marlon Findorne, the wonderful cow developed hat Lloeb FarmauedThis bung 1lilsivery gentle. as he awaysbeen one a n theyardanhsndled every day. Price 8150. mm: J. Ircx, . n. I, , sI._.IoIm, Mich . I l I , shouted. Grandfather UR start with sheep was in a very small way. Grandfather, who lived 'a few miles from our place, had always been a great sheep man. He loved sheep and wanted everybody else to love them. It' was his custom to give every boy born into the family of any of his children, a. ewe lamb as soon as he was old enough to take care of it. Our oldest boy reached the time of life when Grandfather thought he ought to have a. lamb. So one day had us go down to the pasture, and gave the little man the privilege of picking out what he thought was the nicest lamb of the flock. Like the little gentleman he was, the lad told Grandpa, “I would rather ydu would pick out the lamb, Grandpa.” That pleased Grandpa, and he looked the lambs over very carefully and finally caught one that was a. beauty. We put it into the back end of the wagon and drove home. A small beginning, wasn’t it? With father’s help our boy cared for the lamb all winter, feeding it and getting well acquainted with it. When the first little lamb came it surely was a great day for the boy. He could not run fast enough from the barn to the house to announce the arrival of the lambkin. “Nan’s found a lamb down at the barn under the manger,” he 4 (Under the \manger was the place where be supposed the lambs and calves came from). That little lamb was the boy’s, too, and all that descended from it. When one was sold, he ind the money, and opened a bank account of his own. It was decided that it would be a fair arrangement if the wool was father’s, to pay for the hay and grain fed. We got one or two other sheep to run with the lamb, and so gradually we worked into a. larger flock. In one respect, we tried to get a little the start of Grandfather. He never had really understood the worth of pure-bred stock. Not so much stress was laid upon that part of any kind of stock business in those days as there is now. He was always careful to have his sheep well graded up, picking out the best lambs to save for his own flock, but he never had a pure-bred ram in his flock. Our little farmer and I made up our minds that we would quietly venture into better stock. So, saying nothing to Grandfather about it, lest he should think we were a bit extravagant, we drove away across the country to the farm of a. man who always had the best sheep of any man in that part of the state. They Were Shropshires, and fine to look at. We picked out what seemed to us to be as good a. ram as there was in the flock, paid the price and took it home. One good thing about making such ventures is, that we are apt to give the pure-breds a. little better chance than we would grades. But we did not neglect the grades. In fact, we tried our best to make them better. Little by little we also got some pure-bred ewe lambs. Every step up added to the love we all had for sheep. We did get hit one time. I have often wondered why it was so easy to “pull the wool” over our eyes. That is just what happened, a. man pulled the wool of a sheep he wanted to sell, over our eyes, and we bought a. ewe that had the hairlest wool of any sheep I ever saw. The sheep was wild- er than a deer, t o. No fence could hold her. She did not have' time to bear but one lamb on our farm, for How We Started in Sheep when we were visiting Grandfather he ' Took a Hand we got rid of her as scan as we could. The lamb Was a chip off the old block. as wild as the mother, .and we stold that, too, for five dollars. The nice bright five-dollar gold piece looked bet- ter to the boy than the wild, hamm- scarum lamb. { , But building up a flock of sheep is lots of fun, and there is some money in it, too—E. Vincent. LET THE HOGS REDUCE LABOR ‘ COSTS. O FARMERS who hogged off a portion of their corn crop and husked the remainder on the stalk, made more money on corn in the past five years than those who cut, shocked, and husked it all, according to the expo. rlences on Ohio farms where records were kept. The figures for this survey were re- corded by the farmers themselves, and F. L. Morison, of Ohio State Univer- sity, who compiled the figures. says that by proper planning these men who let the hogs do part of the work, greatly reduced labor costs. “Based on the figures secured in Greene county from 1920 to 1925," writes Mr. Morison, “a. farmer who has forty acres of cern will spend 143 days of man labor in raising and har- vesting his corn crop if he cuts, shocks and husks it. If five acres are ‘hogged off’ the forty-acre corn crop will take 131 days of man labor. Hogging off not only saves labor in harvesting the corn, but also saves time in caring for the hogs. “If this farmer with forty acres of corn hogs off thirty acres and husks the remainder off the stalk, it will re- duire only seventy-eight days of man labor to raise and harvest his corn crop, or sixty-five days less than if he were to cut, shock and husk it all. At the high wages paid for this extra har- vesting labor, the saving in man labor would amount to more than twice the value of the stover left standing in the field." ' FINDS BARLEY A GOOD HOG FEED. .. ROUND barley is perhaps one of the best substitutes for corn to be found among our small grains for fat- tening hogs. We use it to stretch our supply of corn. When fed alone. re- sults are usually not the best. After the cern runs out, barley and tankage at the rate of eight pounds of the tankage to a. hundred pounds of the mixture makes a. good feed for pigs weighing less than a hundred pounds For pigs over this weight, the amount of the tankage is gradually cut to four pounds per hundredweight of feed for pigs weighing two hundred pounds. We have also found that soaking bar- ley took the place of grinding. The growing pigs also respond when fed barley that has been cooked—R. Stanwine. Lambs do well when turned loose in the corn field. They pick up much thatwould otherwise be wasted. Some extension specialists are of the opinion that live stock men would save money by laying in their supply of commercial feeds at this time. Corn put through the silo saves the entire plant for the live stock. It further helps by toning up the "appe- tite and, through this improved appe- tite, the animals make better use of all other feeds, to the financial advan- tage of the owner. mam...“ ‘ andfsrdiizsr v'al’nscf crop. Mantra value cuts“ the cost of yonri'sedwhns , your corn is huskpdand'elsvatsd into, ‘ rbinorwasonaltisthsmodam, ‘ aficiaat robta Is way of handling the. . you and your neighbors“ raise nevus thirty acres of earn an Appleton will in- ‘ crease your profits. a» fleeting Manuals m nA Pro‘mpt action now in emu of :21; ton will save 100% ‘of t .Send for {readillustrated corn crop this fall. {an s l or eat cg latest improvements and how Appleton the first successful hacker saves money. Find out why Avignon“ can be gnu-an. t d to do more an age. than any other make. Address nearest branch. \> 9 ’7: . 3" APPLE TON HUSKERSAND SHREDDERS 1 Q s a Sire with Yearly Backing An excellent bodied bull. about two-thirds ~ black and well grown. Born fisplcmha- 16, 1924. and ready now for use. ills em Sire Clotbude Concordia 113343 f" °“‘i9‘i2“l§°‘°“‘w""° “’1‘ mm a - ter an 1100- lb. cow. He has 4 daugh- ters above 900 lbs. butter in a' you yPontiacm Mural 465992. At 3 Lulla- 7 21m 24‘ 2Milkon 522.;3 Butter. lugs: slaiéz ilk. 2028191. At 6 3g!“ 7 cn:ths 8.55.’ milk. Butts. 7 days. Write for Dediueean I'll! 0am. ' 406. 2. (lyrics. . Bureau of Animal industry n»: c Lansing. Michigan Sons of Michigan’ a Premier Holstein N 2 A tr £11?“an 21388! 0.. s a of a21 lb. 2- --year -old Thisis a‘m ln'll‘l.3 oration: typo. Price 3250. No.3. A 10- months' —old calf out of a 1735- lb. junior. three- year—old heifer. A t a. good development. Price $150. , No.6. A January call out of a 21. 7- lb. three-year- old heifer. Price 8100. Send for pictures and extended pedigrees. Also Shropshires lsand urocs. LAKEHEL FARMS. Glsrluton. Mlch. HEREFORDS--For Sale Repeater 173m, a son of old Repeater, and from a Bright Stanwn'y cow. Allen Bros. ma it“? “31': Await)” W's " ”“L' "' Brennan, Fitzgerald 8- Sinks Jersey Farm Farmington, Mich. Offer for sale or Rulers Diplomat No. , born Feb. 15, 1B924. Won 4th Mich. State Fair. 1924.16 in class. Dam. Rulers Golden No. 290968. Reg. of Merit Record on twice a day milking. 10, 209 lbs. of milk: 565. 61 lbs. fat. alerage % fat, 5.54. Sire. Lady Tog os Raleigh No. 190912. a. son of Fountaines Raleigh No.105374. FINANCIAL KING JERSEYS Far sale‘.mm young Rbigltl reafdnytta);1 service. also a few bull c yes. or o t cows. COLD T JERSEY FARRM. Goldwater. Mich. WA ER for service. Jerseys For Sale from R. of M. dams Macredl Parker. R. i). No. 4. Howell. Mich. BUTTER BRED mm 3.... F018. BALE CRYSTAL SPRING STOCK FARM Silver Creke' Allegan County. Michigan lsCows. 4 Bulls from R. of M. select from herd of 70. Home for fall freahening. Colon C. Lilliac G: : 3 Registered Jersey cows. due to freshen in Octobe 1'. also registered bull. 10 months old. Fred Sohnoor. R. No. 4. Paw Paw. Mich. Best oi’ qualityand Shortm cows and heifers for STOCK FARM. Box D. Tecumseh. WILDWOOD FARM mnem—emmumuumaninmw- are. milking aucsitry. leand i. Roland. Tess-ssh. Mist. Shorthorn Sale, mm" W ”m m" versus a son. £lsle.F91Mlsgl:W" "m H’ 3‘ Cows. Chance to fresh. othersnnred 00mins. F0 arms-Ia R SALE & Fsldkalih Mam" ,, '2 Shredder.“ .nsa‘r yo: domed the feed l I ‘I I” sale. s'IowsLL. . . Mich. ( _ \ g . v I'd. ,9 q I)!!! '.- i 3355:? l '5? l 35 L .‘ ' ALL'plowing—harrowmg—mlant- in: still .to be done.“GuardI your harder against strained,- uwo en tea on or mild anykind.AppI-y Comb-nit .cCon‘atic alum. Known for “years as the “lckfl'slll- 'ble remedy for themany ailments of ones legs and boots. Ap ly it yourself. Directions vml: cm bottle. on’t near or d color hair. Don t be without itnnothcr day. at dru late. or. directupon receipt of rice. The y- I'eaoe- Williams Company,~ levelond. Ohio. GOOD FOR HUMANS. Too GOMBAULT'S Caustic BALSAM BUG Mllll'lllll ~OGTOBER 15. 1925 1 Re tered Shorthorns. T. B. tested. 171111631d Cholivk “fleeting:is Associa 0n. Cows due soon. Extra good sire. 2 yrs. old. rite for listing. 1". :. umonnux, Hadley, men. HOGS DUROCS Bred 80m Spring Boar: Shropshire Rams FARMS. ‘ Mloh. LAKEFIELD Plum Creek Stock Farm is DUPOC Jerseys offering some very choice spring boars for fall service, at reasonable prices. Write for particulars. or _ come and see. 1. DRODT. Prop" Monroe, Mich. DUROC S one good tried sow cheap. Boars ready for {all service. RUSH BROS., Romeo, Mich. REGISTERED 0. I. C. GILTS ready for breeding for lall narrow. Boars ready .for service. Also some extra good spring pigs. both sex. All stock shipped on approval. FRED w. KENNEDY, R. No. 2. Plymouth, Mich. ’ ' Spring Boar's by the Grand CheSter White Champion Boars otwtfl-atihot, (1 West Michigan State Fairs. 1 5 1p gabgléDEDand record in purchaser’s name. JOHN C. WILK, 3t. Mich. CheSter Whites at reasonable prices. F. W. Alexander, Vassar, Mich. FRANCISCO FARM Poland-China: and Shorthcg'nsb ed b from us and get a good one. :- a r . grille: vagiah the money. Only the best suits us. We suit you. P. P. POPE, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Boar and Sew plus. B. T-‘P-C' also. Winners at Detroit Arbor. Also Shropshire owes and lambs. NEEDHAM. Saline, Mich. ’ Fall Pigs of dams. W. CI arluton. Louis. March boars of quality Sows with pigs and Ann GEORGE either sex, by the great Boar. The Wolverine. Priced reasonable. Best E. Livingston. Parma. Mich. nice spring and (all Bears. Choice bred gilts. 12th year. Hampshlr'es For Sale“. 4. 8t. mm. mm JOHN W. SNYDER. SHEEP . P ll d nd Horned for Delalne Rams glitch Codie aand see em. HOUSEMAN BR08.. R. 4, Albion, Mich. DELAINE RAMs a... pm... free. F. H. Rut- sell. Box 20. Wakeman, Ohio. .. Good large Delaines 8; Shropshires. V. B Breeding Ewes For Sale FURles, Nashville, Mich. ° Hampshire Yearling Rams. Call Rengtered or write CLA x HAIRE RANCH, West Branch, Mich.. Charles Pot. Manager. H AMPSHIRES and LINCOLNS. rams. a. few eWes and lambs. H. C. SKINNER, Dimondale, Mich. 30 registered Farmers' prices. - and Delaine Merino long staple. Write S. H. Sanders. R. OXFORDS MANN, Damville, Mich. ” Oxfords---Registered Ram Lambs JOE MURRAY, R. No. 2. Brown City, Mich. oXFORD RAMS—25 years’ breeding. priced to sell. Shipped on or phone. Wm. Van Sickle. F o r S a l e Geo. T. Abbott. Rams. heavy No. 2, combining size. fleeces. quality. Athtabula, Ohio. rams. lambs. yearlings and ram Registered. H. W the best, approval. Write Deckervillo, Mich. Oxford yearlings and ram lambs. registered. The kind that please. Palms, Mich. Tel. flankerville. 78-3. ' 10 yearling rams and a few ram Shropshires lambs. priced at $20 to $30 each. C. J. THOMPSON, Rockford, Mich. SHROPSHIRES Yearling Rams Ram Lambs ' Lakefield' Farms, Clarkston, Mich. For. " Shropshire Rams B-ROS., ‘R. No. 3, Fowlerville. Mignon ARMSTRONG - SHRQPSHIRE RAMS One 2-yr. Wardwell stock ram. Yearlin s and l priced right. D. Chapman a Son. So. Rocgkwood, in'iiri. . a car load. Twent -fl 8 finger Ongysgz-E 021 Ira-rags. Twenty-mg raln . 0. es Lancer. Mich. . Phone 419-13 “THUR DODDS' Twin Lake Stock Farm We” registered Shropshire lings. w- E. JENKS. 810373130” 3-yr.. also 5 year- 0R EWES. write or ailments, such as colds, catarrh and indigestion that, while» not consid- ered dangerous, impairs the health of thelflock. Prevention is advised, par- ticularly with ailments attacking sheep during the winter when confined to limited quarters, and are dry-fed. My experience has been that sheep do much better and keep in healthier condition when allowed to remain in . the open air as much as possible, and protected from storms by well venti- lated sheds. I have made the mis- take, like many other flock owners, during the winter, of confining my flock too closely during stormy and severe weather, only to discover. in a. few days that I had done my sheep more injury than good. Sheep are abundantly protected by nature against severe cold, and too close housing is very likely to cause a great many members of the flock to take cold. Here, proper management will he1p\one out. Hardy sheep, in good flesh condition, possess wonder- ful disease-resisting power and, if properly protected against storms and not become victims to attack. Sheep during the winter months should be kept in good flesh, well nour- ished, and caused to take plenty of outdoor exercise. Confinement makes them sluggish, impairs the digestive and circulatory systems, and reduces physical vitality. Well nourished and properly housed sheep seldom become diseased—Leo C. Reynolds. Immmmmmunnmmnnuunmmmmmmmu E- Veterinary. WWWIMWNIlliliiilllliliiflllillillIllilfllllilillilllllliiliilllillilillllllilfllifi CONDUCTED BY DR. S. BURROWS. Advice through this column is given free to our subscrib- ers. Letters should state fully the history and symptoms of each case and give. name and address of the writer. Initial. only are published. When a reply by mail is requested the service becomes private practice and 31 must be cncxooed. 4- lllllllllllllllllllllllilllll Wart.——I have a two~year~old heifer that has seed wart on shoulder, also a. smaller wart on teat. G. R. B., Bed— ford, Mich.——Apply boric acid to the wound twice daily. , Worm Fits-.—Our two-year—old collie dog has had two sick spells, but after an attack he seems all right. He falls down, is unable to stand, his hind legs stiffen, and he froths at the mouth. J. R. H., Sparta, Mich—Give him one ounce of castor oil, then give him one grain of santonin, also half grain of Salomel twice a. week for a week or we. Bunch in Udder.—Have a cow that is troubled with bunch in one quarter of udder; this hard bunch has lately affected milk yield from this quarter. How shall I treat this case? F. E. 8., Fountain, Mich.——Apply one part red iodide of mercury and ten parts lard to bunch every day or two, until it blisters, then discontinue it’s use for a few days. If she has not been tuberculin tested within the past six months, have it done. Garget.——Nearly all of our cows have been troubled with garget. Have used commercial remedies; also home remedies, but none of them seem to have recovered. Is their milk fit to use? A. J. K., Burr Oak, Mich—Their milk is unfit for use, and doubtless they have infectious mammitis, which, when chronic, is usually incureable. You might have the cows tuberculin tested. If you keep them they will prove unprofitable to you. Dry and fatten them for beef is perhaps your best way out of this trouble. Fits.——Our dog has been having fits, caused, perhaps, from injury. He was hit by car, also kicked by a. horse several times. Our veterinary has looked at him and he says it is caused by the nerves in the back pressing to- gether, but he could offer no remedy. I might say that these fits come more frequently of late. E. . H., Ionia, Mich—If his ailment is the result of injury he will not recover; however, fits are frequently caused from worms, and if so, fast him for fifteen hours, then give him equal parts of fluid ex- tract of spigelia and senna. The dose is fifteen drops or more, the drops de- pending upon the weight of the dog. You should treat him daily for three days, then discontinue treatment for 4.}; ‘- ‘, .1, 9.13": ‘,.V ’ HEEP‘~are subject to a number of housed in well ventilated stables, need ‘ 'gg—sig :«a u». "va ....—=—v;‘“—- ' rill W . - . llllnl u use Red Tops and Save Money IN the days of the wood post, fence building andre- pair had to be Crowded into the busy sprlng season. That was about the only time you could dig a post hole. The Red Top Steel Drive Post. has revolutionized that custom. You can now build and repair your fences in the fall when you have more time for the Job. Red Tops are so easily driven even in hard, dry soil that one man can drive 200 or more in a day with the One Man Driver. 3 if I I Ex w ‘ p- ,u— _,-v- You will so ve money, too, by fencing this fall. Prices on Red T ops are at a record low level. Fence prices also are low. -mmmmmmm,mmnannnnuammu Red Tops for Temporary Fences The rapidly growing custom of hogging down crops has created a big demand for Red Tops in erecting_temporary fences. Red Tops are so easy to drive and attach Wll‘e to; and can be taken up and reinstalled when new areas are to be fenced off. Go to your local Red Top dealer now while prices are so low. Compare the Red Top point for point with any and all other brands. You'll see at once why there are more Red Tops in fence lines than any other make of steel post. You’ll feel that you’ve made a wise choice when you buy Red Tops. You know they’ll stand up and that they're extra good value for the money. If you’ve never used them your neighbor has. He can tell you about their lasting qualities and strength. Another good thing to remember, the dealer who handles the Red Top 18 pretty sure to handle the best makes in other lines. See your Red Top dealer now. You can save money by fencmg this fall. RED TOP STEEL POST COMPANY 38-L South Dearborn Street, Chicago v mamam‘mmnmmammmn-mmmmamumm HOLSTEIN DISPERSAL SALE ” At Alfadale Farm, October 8, l925 59 Head 0! Registered Holsteins to be Sold Without Reserve Herd under Federal and State supon'ision. Have been tostod regularly for if) yours and only one reactor found. In this herd we have 3 rows with A. R. O. rm-ords of ovvr 3!) lbs, of butter in 7 days. 2 of those with Sill-day records of 1:21 and 125 lbs. of butter. and our 2.500 lbs. milk. Most all of the cows in milk with good A. it. 0. records. llvnl hull is 35-“). sou out of the cow. Florence‘Veeman Pontiac. who sold in last June sale for $1.20!], and her (lam. a 1,000-lh. cow, sold in private sale for 31.5%, We ham 11 daughters of 30 ll). cows. :22 daughters out of a. 321A—lb. bull. and all of the cows and hvil‘crs of brooding am an» in r-ulf to above 35-lb. bull. This is an exceptional good herd without any rulls whatever, (‘attlc \wll grown. nicely marked. and exceptionally well bred. This is an absolute dispersal. as Mr. ()l'SUWIlEll‘dl‘ has decided to rquit farming. and everything is to he sold without any reserve, on Oct. S. 13125, at the Alfadalo Farm, located 7 miles east of Grand Rapids. or 1 mile west of Ada. on .\l»1ti. Credit will be given for one your on good approved bookable non-s. with interest at 7%. 2% dis« count for cash. For catalogue, write J. C. liuih. Sales Manager, Grand Rapids. Mich. MARTIN ORSEWAARDE, Owner A. W. HILSEY, Auctioneer TWELFTH ANNUAL SALE Howell Sales Company of Livingston County 75 REGISTERED HOLSTEIN CATTLE 75 Howell,’ Michigan Friday, Oclober 23, ’25 al I 0:30 O’clock A. M. 3 young bulls from high record dams, one with a large yearly record. 72 females, all of breeding age, except two, and all of good ages, only eleven are over 5 yrs. old and only one over 7 yrs. old. 3 daughters of 25—lb. cows, two daughters of 24-lb. 4-yr.-old cows, oth- from record cows. 55 that are either fresh or will freshen soon after the sale. The best lot of individuals we have ever offered. Whole County on the Accredited T. B. List. For Catalogs, address GUY WAKEFIELD, Fowlerville, Mich. S HORTHORN SA LE 25 Head Good,lHigh Class Registered Cows, Heifers 8r. Bulls Including a few cows of the dual purpose or milking strain. This sale will be held under the auspices of the Southern Michigan Shorthorn Breeders’ Association All:stock is sold on consignment from members of this Association and is of quality which commands attention "lillsdale, Mich. Fair Grounds, at 1 P. M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1925 For particulars‘and catalogue, write W. C. Osius, Secy., Hillsdale, Mich. ”a" “Sr .9. ers three or four weeks. . . ‘ Mlchioau. ' Additional-Stock AdsZon Page 321 ANDY ADAMS, Sale Manager 3“ f“ i ‘ GRAIN QUOTATIONS Tuesday, September 29. Wheat. Detroit—No. 1 red $1.58; No. 2 red figg; No. 2 white $1.58; No. 2 mixed Chicago.——Sept. at -$1.371,§@1.37%; gezcember $1.387/s@1.39; May $1.47% Toledo—Wheat $1.571;§@1.5817§. , Corn Detroit—No. 2 yellow at 87c; No. 3 yellow 86c. Chicago—Sept. 82%c; December at 79%@79%c; May 84%@84%c. Old Oats Detroit-No. 2 white 490; No. 3 460. New Oats Detroit—No. 2 white at 44c; No. 3 white 42c. Chicago—Sept. 36%,c; December at 400; May 441/1,@44%c. Rye Detroit—No. 2, 86c. Chicago—Sept. 76%0; December at 80%0; May 867/3c. Toledo.—85c. Beans b Detroit—Immediate and prompt shipment $4.40@4.45. Chicago—Navy, fancy, $6.50; kidneys $12631250. New York—Choice pea $5.25@5.60; red kidneys $11@11.50. Barley Malting 77c; feeding 72c. Seeds Detroit—October red clover $16.50; timothy $3.80; December alsike $14.25. Buckwheat ..... , Detroit.—$1.95@2. Hay Detroit.—No. 1 timothy $23.50@24; standard $23@23.50; No. 1 light clover mixed at $23@23.50; No. 2 timothy $21 @22. No. 1 clover mixed $20@21; No. 1 clover $18@20; wheat and oat straw at $11@11.50; rye straw $11.50@1.2. Feeds Detroit.—Bran at $32@33; standard middlings $35; fine middlings at $39; cracked corn $40.50; coarse cornmeal $38.50; chop $34 per ton in carlots. Small Fruit—Prices at Chicago Plums—Michigan, 16-qt. $1.25@1.35. Pears.~Michigan Bartletts, per bu. $2.25@2.50; bushels, Michigan Seckels, fancy $1.75@2. Peaches.—Bushels at $2@2.50. Grapes—Michigan, 5-lb. baskets at 36@420. WHEAT Wheat prices finally broke out of the lower side of the narrow groove in which they had held for nearly four weeks. As usual in such cases, a se- vere smash followed. Shifts in the speculative tides and currents, ev1- dence of larger world supplies than anticipated, and increasing pressure from Canadian wheat in the face of 1n- different foreign demand, brought on the decline. It will probably extend further before reaching firmiooting again. Importing countries have been absorbing only about 10,000,000 bush- els a week during the last two months, showing to what extent they have been able to rely on supplies of their native wheats. Broomhall forecasts that im- port requirements for the crop year will average 11.5 million bushels per week. With Canada able to furnish such a large quantity, it is obv1ous that the moderate clearances from the United States, Russia, the Balkans and southern hemisphere .countries will put importers in a relatively easy position up to the time the new Ar- gentine and Australian crops begin to come in. RYE Demand for rye has been extremely slow. Exports are negligible, primary receipts are still heavy, and the VISI- ble supply is gradually piling up. Rye is virtually selling on a feed grain basis, as it is as cheap as corn. CORN More of the aftermath of an unsuc- cessful effort to “bull” corn was seen during the past week when speculative liquidation carried prices down to new lows for the season. The cash situa- red tion was rather strong as primary re-- ceipts were quite small; and stocks at terminals were sharply reduced. The decline probably does not have much farther to go, as old corn is only a. few cents higher than quotations for new crop delivery, and the market is . stability. down to the level that prevailed be: fore the start of the. advance caused by the small 1924 crop. There are, fewer hogs to consume corn than a that time, however. ’ 'OATS - . The weakness in other grains'pulled oats prices into slightly lower ground, but this grain has shown remarkable Primary receipts have fall- en off sharply, domestic demand is fairly broad, and exports are averag- ing over a million bushels a week. The visible supply accumulation is probably about at its peak. ’ SEEDS ' Production of red clover seed is be- lieved to be larger than last year’s crop, which was one of the smallest on record. Harvesting is earlier than a year ago. With hot, dry weather, a large percentage of the heads failed to form seed. Furthermore, new seeding was injured which will cause more seed to be held by growers for use next spring. Prices to growers for red clover seed early in September were the highest since 1920, averaging $22.35 per 100 pounds on September 8, 1925, compared with $17.65 last year. Last year prices advanced materially during September, averaging $21.25 per 100 lbs. on October 1. FEEDS The feed market is dull under quiet trade. , Production is in excess of de- mand, but there is little pressure to sell. With the season of heavy de- mand ahead, dealers are not in a hurry to sell at present prices. POULTRY AND EGGS Fresh eggs added two cents a dozen to their price last week. Receipts are lighter and country collections are re- ported to be shrinking more rapidly. Quality is poor, on the whole, with only a small pro-portion of the receipts grading as first-class. The storage egg supply is clouding the market hor- izon at present. In spite of the large holdings, withdrawals from the four markets since September 1 have been thirty per cent less than in the same period a year ago, increasing the sur- plus over last year. Efforts are being made on the trade to push the sale of these eggs by keeping prices low. Chicago—Eggs, miscellaneous 37@ 371/20; dirties at 22@27c; checks 22@ 251790; fresh firsts 37@381/20; ordinary firsts 28@320. Live poultry, hens 25c; springers 23%c; roosters 15c; ducks 210; geese 150; turkeys 20c. ' Detroitglii‘ gs, "fresh? candled and graded 33@4 ; storage 31@34c. Live poultry, heavy springers 280; light do. ‘ 22c; heavy hens .280; light hens '15@-' 16c; roosters mouse; eese 16@1807;. ducks 22c ;-turkeys 25:. . HAY _ Scanty offerings of ha have pushed the market higher in t e past week. Top grades continue in best demand, but theshort supply of, these has aid- ed the sale of ordinary hay. .No. 1 grades of both timothyand prairie hay are averaging $1@1.50 higher than last year. Alfalfa prices are sharing in the, general advance, in hay mar- kets, but are still lower than a year ago. BUTTER ’ Favorable influences dominate the butter market, and prices are very firm, with little prospect of weakness. Receipts are declining rapidly, with supplies at the four markets last week fully ten per cent less than in the same week last year. Offerings of fancy butter are particularly/scanty, which 'is increasing the demand for’ storage stock. Withdrawals from the four markets since September 1 have exceeded 2,500,000 pounds, compared with only a nominal decrease last year. Consumption apparently has not been affected by the higher prices, and with the advent of cooler Weather should continue at the present rate. Prices on 92-score creamery were: Chicago 50c; New York 5035c. No. 1 creamery in tubs sells in Detroit for 44@47c per pound. BEANS Bean prices have been slightly easier in the last few days, with C. H. P. whites quoted at $4.70 per 100 pounds, f. o. b. Michigan, for prompt shipment. First half October shipment quotations are around $4.65. Demand is slow and below normal for this time of the year, as buyers are looking for still cheaper beans, but the indications are that good buying would come in at around $4.50. If rainy weather sets in again, it would have a highly stim— ulating effect, as much damage has already been done. The yield of good beans will fall a good deal short of the amount indicated from the size of the crop. Consumption will probably be rather large if prices remain near the present level. POTATOES With the season of heavy supplies at hand, the potato market is very ir- - Live Stock Market Service I Tuesday, September 29. CHICAGO Hogs Receipts 21,000. Moderately active; mostly 10@]5c lower than Monday; bulk of good 140-225-lb. weight $13.30 6013.60; top $13.70; bulk. better 240- 325—lb. butchers $12.90@13.15; packing sows $11.50@12; strong weight killing pigs $13@13.40. Cattle. Receipts 3,200. Market slow; gen- erally steady trade on most killing" kinds; well-fed steers strong; strictly choice kind are higher; best matured steers $12.50; few loads at $15@15.50; bulk at $9.50@12; about 25 per cent western grass steers; latter steady at $7.50@9.50; heifers $6@7.50; vealers steady at $12@13. Sheep and Lambs. Receipts 17,000. Market, fat lambs and cull natives strong. to 250 higher; breeding lambs and sheep are steady; early bulk good fat native lambs $15 @1525; around 800 head of good range lambs at $15.56; several double- decks of feeding lambs $15.25@15.50; fat native ewes $7@7.50; range breed- ing ewes $9 DETROIT Cattle. Receipts 222. Market steady. Good to choice yearlings dry-fed ............... 10.50@11.25 Best heavy steers, dry-fed 9.50@10.50 Handyweight butchers .. . 7 50@ 8 75 Mixed steers and heifers 6 50@ 7.25 Handy light butchers ... . 5.50@ 6.50 Light butchers ...... . . . . 4:25@ 5.00 Best COWS -_u o a o“. ole s 0' D... e s 5 25@ 6500 Butcher ‘cows . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25% 5.00 Common cows . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 3.50 Canners ................ 2.25@ 3.75 Choice bulls, dry-fed 5.00@ 6.25 Heavy bologna bulls 4.50@ 5.00 Stock bulls ............. 350(5) 4.50 Feeders ................. 6.25@ 7.50 Stockers ................ 5.00@ 7 00 Milkers and springers. . . .$45.00@ $100 Veal Calves. Receipts 389. Market steady. Best ..................... $15.50@16.00 Others ------------------ ' Sheep and Lambs. Receipts 976. Market steady. Best .................... $15.75@16.00 Fair lambs ............. ‘13.00@14.50 Fair and good sheep 6.50@ 7.50 Culls and_ common ...... 2.00@-4.00 Light and common . . . . . . 8.50@11.25 Heavy sheep ........ . . . . '4.50@ 5.00 Buck lambs ............. 10.00@15.00 Hogs. Receipts 970. Market 10@15c loge}; Roughs ................. . . Heavies ................. 12.75@13.25 Mixed and yorkers ...... 14.00 Pigs .................... 13.75 Stags ................... 8.50 Light lights ...... . ....... 13.75 BUFFALO Hogs ‘ Receipts 7,790. Hogs closing steady; heavy $13.75@14.10; medium $14.20@ 14.30; other grades $14.30@14.35; top $14.40; packing sows and roughs at- $11.75@12. Cattle. Receipts 160. Market steady. Sheep and Lambs. Receipts‘soo. Best lambs $16.25; . few aty$116.35; ewes $6@8.. - Calves. . . , Receipts 200. Top $16.50.” " ‘ 4.00@15.00 ' '°°'=~'~i~2b..—.n. B. p ' 1 .. Mich, I ‘ ' ‘ at“? ‘3 36hr. regular. ' prices usuallytonqwg de- A ' I clin‘ing tendency. un * the heavy ship- pro ,bly drift, lower an upward again. Middle western mar- wholesale prices are st ago. Northern round. whites, . S. No. 1, were quoted ”11.900210 per 100 pounds, sacked, in the Chicago car- WOOL - A fairly confident tone is apparent in the Wool trade, based on strength shown at sales in foreign markets, sat- isfactory volume of orders for goods. and limited stocks in this country. Prices have changed but little in the past week_and advances may be small, or absent for a while, since Australia is beginning to offer new clip wools for sale and aims to dispose of one million bales before Christmas. Mills are buying conservatively, but are more willing than heretofore to bid up slightly for wools that meet their requirements. GRAND RAPIDS A higher undertone was evident in juice grapes on the Grand Rapids map kets early this week. 0001 nights have stimulated buying. Potatoes were slightly easier. Grapes, table stocks $3@3.50 per dozen 2-’qt. baskets; juice $2@3 bu; peaches, best Elbertas, Ban- nersfind Gold Drops $3@3.50 bu; oth- er varieties $2.50@2.75; pears, Clair- geaux, Anjous $1.50 bu; Sheldons and Seckels $1.25; apples, Wealthys, 50@ 85c bu; McIntosh $1@1.25 bu; Tolman Sweets $1 bu; Kings 75c bu; other varieties 50@65c bu; potatoes 85c@' $1 bu; onions $1@1.10 bu; cabbage, turnips, cauliflower $1 dozen; beets 50c bu; head lettuce 50@70c box; cel- ery 15611450 dozen; peppers 50c@$l bu; cantaloupes $1@1.75 bu; tomatoes 50c@$1 bu; wheat $1.42 bu; rye 75c bu; beans $4.10 ‘per cwt; eggs 35@ 37c; butter-fat 50c lb; hens 15@24c; chickens 18@250; pork 170. DETROIT CITY MARKET Markets were well supplied and the trading was fairly active. Apples were a little more in demand, with well-col- ored Wealthies and Wolf Rive-rs mov- ing the best.- Good cantaloupes were ready sellers. Cooler weather reduc- ed the demand for watermelons. A fair number of grapes were offered, but the demand for them was limited at the prices asked. Crabapples were fair sellers“ Wax, green beans and good cauliflower were inrready de- mand. Pickling onions, small cucum- bers, beets, carrots, celery and other bunched stuff were fair sellers, while cabbage, lettuce and other green stuff was taken slowly. Poultry was taken readily by the retail trade. Apples $1632.25 bu; crabapples $2 2.50 bu; elderberries $2.50 bu; grapg $2.50@3.75 bu; cantaloupes at $1.50@ 2.50 bu; watermelons at $1@1.25 bu; pears $1@3.50 bu; peaches $2@3.50 bu; beets 75@90c bu; wax and green beans $2.50@3.25 bu; carrots $1@1.25 a bu; cabbage .60@75c bu; lima beans 40@ 50c qt; cucumbers, slicers 65612750 3 bu; gherkins $3@6 bu; leaf lettuce 50 @60c bu; green onions 50@60c doz- en bunches; pickling onions $4@5.50 bu;. potatoes, No. 1, $1@1.25 a bu; radishes 50@75c dozen bunches; tur- nips 50@600 dozen bunches; tomatoes red 90c@$1 bu; local celery 30@60c dozen; sweet corn 15@20c a dozen; strawberries 30@35c qt; eggs, retail 50@650; hens, retail 32@35c; colored springers, retail at 32_@38c; .leghorn springers, retail 26@3OC; ducks, retail 30@35c;_ dressed. poultry, hens 3561) 38c; springers 40@420; broilers 48c; roasters 38c; live squabs $1.25 pair. kets 'were weak recentlfi, although the above 9. e81" ' lot market. COMING LIVE STOCK SALES. Hm... Oct. 8.—George Barnes and 'J. I. Van Keuren, Howell, Mich. ' Oct. 8.——A.lfadale Farm, Martin Orse— waarde. John C. Buth, Sales Man- ager, Grand Rapids, Mich. Oct. 23.—-Howell Sales 00., of Living- ston county. Guy Wakefield, Fowler- ville, Mich. . - Shorthorns. Oct. 6.—Southern Michigan'snorihom Breeders’ Assn. W. C...0§Il18,.-,SOC'Y, Hillsdale, . Mich. . Oct. ».15._—-T. ’ E. Lamo'reatix, ~~ .Mich; - - ~ ~ . - '- piniéseason is pact ts he ‘ Panama yearly. No-g ‘vembera-when the trend; is annually ! l 3e- Ln- .3. Bl"- 7' / .same of rye; , may em to- manslaughter, specimen of ‘ ship us TEE ‘5 E00 00.. wink [beat me , a they said, arch. . W "GIG“Slailterl and the _ 1nd e got their Fl‘t"was “a" long. sto‘y,‘and in "it were c . s 'of ., almost everything from these charges were beautifully. well belied; The reformers had all the'miss- had been or so long trying to forge around the chiefs of the Cantrell coun- ty ring. ‘ ' . , Garland'unlocked the manacles, Bill Young slipped from the red mule’s back. John Millard ledthe animal out and away. Shortly afterward Nebo Siayter and Judge Dandridge walked up to ilpale Garland in the jail’s corridor. heir faces betrayed-keen anxiety in "spite of them. . ' “I understand," began SiaZyter, “that you’ve got Bill Young in here. The judge and I wish to see him.” Garland led them back to Bill Young’s . cell. . _ a narrow bed on the farther s1 e. Gar- land unlocked the door, and the visit- ors walked in; Garland closed the door behind them and turned the key. “Mucli obliged to you, certainly,” he said with a‘ triumphant smile. “You see, I was goin’ to arrest on two. Now don’t begin Jawin’, you ighway rob- bers, or 1’11 put you on bread and wa- ter in solitary." Slayter and Dandridge stared at each other in white’faced chagrin. Young Bill Young laughed a wicked laugh that was not wholly Without mirth. Garland went to his office, and the phone rang as he entered. With one hand Deputy Fraser took it up, and with the other he pointed to a new revolver lying on the desk before him. “You didn’t even take your gun With you, Dale,” he said: He put the re- ceiver to his ear and bawled a lusty “Hel—lo!” “I forgot it!” confessed Garland. Fraser pa'ssed him the instrument with a twinkle in his eye; he took it and heard the voice of Alice. “The sheriff’s office? Has Dale got back yet? Are you going to send out to find him? Do you think anything has happened to him ?” The sheriff of Cantrell county chuck- led a chuckle that came perilously near ending in a choke. “Little old side-kicker,” he asked softly, “does it matter?” There followed a moment when neither of them said anything. Over the wire he could hear her breathing. Then, in tones that were very low and very calm: “More than anything else in the world." THE END. Jackson 60., Sept. 26.———The average yield of wheat is 20 bushels; cats 25 bushels. Looks good for potatoes. Beans two-thirds spoiled; larger acre- age of wheat than usual; about the pastures the best in years. Wheat $1.50@1.60; oats 500; rye 90c; potatoes $1; butter-fat 51c; eggs 35c. A splendid corn crop. Silos all being filled with good corn, which insures a lot of milk and good steers. Some alfalfa lost, but on the whole it is a very gOod crop.—-F. C. iDownlu‘ ”menu. wico suntan and en . Priced ‘. lower than ever ore. .14 ONE MAN PULLS t’e ' ing links 1 the chain of evidence they Young sat slum ed on FOR MILK BOTTLES CANS AND DAIRY urns use RilB-NO—MORE 'lT Ram's THE GERMS I - - '. ~97 I . l ‘ 1’ " 1, / . l, ‘7‘ I ‘9 ' l ’7 ‘ . / 2’5”.” J " . . .... .»- .. ' J(% .177 it? if? ' gzumllllunmumu“ . :~.‘~-_"- dwlq fly - , ,» will“ - ~ 1 w «nil-1H ....-..-=- , .3 » -~ ~ (HANS vamp rams *to buy. 27-3. Michigan Farmer. Detroit. Mich. ' WANTED—POULTRY FARM—Will lease with-- opuon‘ Must have buildings for not less than one birds. Home and poultry housm must be in repair. Small acreage desirable. Give full de- tails. including location. rental. price. etc. Address , of Detroit. Have some city property to exch Write full description and Cardoni Ave. Detroit. Mich W fell delivery. 0. Hawley. Baldwin, Wis. WANTED, to rent. good farm with option of buying. Experienced farmer. Box 430. Michigan Farmer. HAY AND STRAW HAY—Timothy. clover and mixed—also alfalfa. Qual- ity guaranteed Ask for delivered prices. Harry D. Gates Company. Mich. Jackson. HAY FOR SALE. in car load lots. Write for price. D. H. Young. R. No. 2. Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. MISCELLANEOUS OLD MONEY WANTED—Do you know that Coin Collectors pay up to $100.00 for certain U. 8. Cents? And high premiums for all rare coins? We buy all kinds. Send 4c for Large Coin Folder. May mum much profit to you. Numismatic 00.. Dept. M.. Ft. Worth. Tex. MARL EXCAVATING. 40c per yard, in 1000 yd. lots. within a radius of 50 miles of Three Rivers. Feather- stone & Hull. Constantine. Mich. ALL WOOL KNITTING YARN for sale from menu- facturer at great bargain. Samples free. H. A. Bartlett, Harmony, Maine. APPLES FOR SALE—Choice winter varieties. Ernest L1 . Clark, R. No. 4. Shelby, Mich. Oceans. County. PET STOCK lllxlomls 75 Registered Holstein Cattle 75 George Barnes J. 1. Van Keuren Howell, Michigan Thursday, October 8, 1925 Two Herd Sires from high record dams. 4 young bulls from dams with iarge‘yearly records. 4 cows with large yearly records. 18 with C. T. A. records. 20 cows due in Oct. and Nov. A granddaughter of Mabel Segis Korn- dyke. 20 daughters of Maple Plane King Johanna. 5 daughters of Fayne Hengerveld Pontiac, who is a. full brother to a former World's record cow. 2 granddaughters of May W‘alker Ollie Homestead (The American yearly record butter Champion). Livingston County is on the Accredited T. B. List. For Catalogs, Address F. J. Fishbeck', Howell, Mich. THOUSANDS OF BREED- ING EWES Lambs and Wool much more than pay for them in 12 months. (100%). World. Shortage of Sheep Car lots only. Yearlings to matured ewes. No old ones. Send stamp for “The Golden Hoof.” A resume of the Sheep situation. George M. Wilber, Marysville, Ohio OR SALE—200 head of good, big b . ’ SPECIALS—Poodle Male 1 yr. old, $10: Airedale Fall ages. Some yearlings and 2-year—olds. $8 HORSES Bitch, $10; Scotch Collie Dog 14 months old. 315: per head. C. B. stonor. Box 2I4. Clinton. Mich. :gsterFBiu‘lh 4 smémtlliss. $10;TW'Ihiite Spitz $Iléi5lsJeBPutps. ; ema es. 1 : oston er er og. ; os on Run; For Sale CWWOW' ““001”, Tunis Km“ FARMERS ATTENTION! Terrier Bitch, 320; English Bull Dog. $35; French at Papers with “3118i“? giggrds.AdAlll ”$93“ w. h". mm. am road ruchemn m Baum Bull Bitch. $30; l’ekenese Bitch, $25. Canaries. ' ' ' y' ran, ' ' Stallions of 5119 m quality. International a sum Imported bRollers. Tame 'iialklng Panama.l and Alger— ' ri winners. If 013100.11 n in need of . ican Dou lo Yellowhead ’arrots. 'ircu ars. rce FOR SALE fwfiswggmcgggomgfie 623?? £0.33 ”Stigma, you can, pull: azure one on our Dog Books. Clayton's. Sargeant‘s. Glover's. Detroit ling ram. five ram lambs 'flve ewe lambs H) l’ breedinfisazsocieron—éemkce If: ”a?“ FRED .' Blrd Store. Demm’ Mkh‘ ' ' ' ' ' STEVE o. no. roe am go, o. WELCH' R' "o' 7' “M" M'ch‘ ' ' LAKE LAND FUR EXCHANGE. Salem. Mich.. (25 miles west of Detroit). The world’s moat famous . . breeds of tree. den and trailing hounds. Trained. 0“ e ls erSlOn a e partly trained and untrained pups. all ages. Import— ed. registered and pedigree stock. Ship on trial any- where. Send for complete description. Photo group ten cents. I SPECIALIZE IN RAISING FERRETS~30 years’ experience. October prices. males. $3.25 each; females. $3.50 each. One dozen, $30. Yearling females. spe- cial rat catchers. $5.00 each. Yearling males" $4.00. Will ship C. 1). Instruction book free. Levi Famswonh. New. London. Ohio. FOR SALE—fox. coon and skunk hounds. five months old. Also one rabbit hound. two years old. John Atcliison, R. No. 3, Harrisville. Mich. LEONARD NORTON. R. No. 3. Three Rivers. M’lcll. Breeder of Flemish Giant Rabbits, choice bucks. $2.00 each. PEDIGIIEED Airedale puppies. eight weeks' old. sound. healthy stock, pn’ced right. Superior Kennels. Pinconning, Michigan. FERRICTS——specializing hunters. information London. Ohio. BEAGLE I’UI’S four months old Write for descrip- tion and price. M. B. Noble, Saline. Mich. in small trained ratters or free. Thos. Sellers. New HUNDRED HUNTING HOUNDS cheap. Fur finders. Catalogue. Kaskaskellnels. F 183. Herrick. Ill. FOR SALE—Registered Collie puppies. natural heel- ers. Silvercrcst Kennels, Gladwin, Michigan. GERMAN POLICE PUPS FOR SALE—Prices rework able. Dr. R. E. Bergman. (Tassopolis. Mich. PEDIGREED WHITE COLLIE PUPPIES. Farmers' prices. John Tolfcr. Henderson. Mich. FOR SALE~BI3<~k & tan hounds. males $10, females CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING This classified advertising department is established for the convenience of Michigan farmers. Small advertisements bring best results under classified headings. Try it for want ads and for adver— tising, miscellaneous articles for sale or exchange. Poultry advertising will be run in this department at. classified rates, or in display columns at commercial rates. Rate! 8 cents a word, each insertion, on orders fur less than four insertions: for four or more consecutive insertions 6 cents a. word. Count as a word each abbreviations. initial or number. No display type or illustrations admitted. leittances must accompany order. Live stock advertising has a leparsle department and is not accepted a: classified. Minimum charge l0 words. '. BIG STUMPS ALONE! Pull-big creep-rooted stumps. ve- metrengthot Four 0n F0 A-l POULTRY 8; GENERAL FARlVI—75 Acres. 700 Mnemliohelnorhoismo 82.40 26........$2.08 $6.24 Poultry, Cattle. Horse, incubators, brooder stoves. gas fixated Mono '1'.“ meat“: .8 2.64 11...”... 2.18 6.48 engine. cider press, implements included; good neigh- . 2.08 20...”... 224 0.11 bors. advantages and markets; 35 acres machine- . 0.11 80......” 232 0.0. worked loamy fields. brook-watered wire-fenced pas‘ m . . 8.38 80 .. 2.40 1.20 ture, valuable woodland. fruit: berries. nuts: good ERIE. . . 3.:‘0 . :1: 9(—)r)(()iom40 house). deli7gllti‘l)l{lll snarli‘e. pleasant outlook. uhndelurlng. Germ-”WW . . . g - t. am, 1) try ouses. ec. Owner’s 30' [ad 8!. - 1.3 4:0. 7.93 other business forces low price $3,000. part cash. De« E’Jllllsmcoohcmam Mich. 1 1.“ 4.32 0.16 tails pg, 112 Illlis. 196 pg. Catalog farm bargains ’ 19 ........ 1.51 4.56 3-40 throughout 24 states. Free. Strout Farm Agency. . 21 ........ {.132 :3: :g: 205—30. Kresge Bldg. Detroit. Mich. E823 lam—am“ consigmgnts from ........ 1.16 5.33 an STATE RI). FARM. 100 Acres and 19 Cattle. Trac— ’ producers in your territory bring \ C 27 _ ‘ . l h _ cry attractive prices NOW. Prompt re- 23 ........ 1.84 5.0! 9.36 tor. 'rops. sires. corn, aso ay. oats. em. Dr. {mm m,“ Re“, to Dun 0, Budsmet, u........ 1.92 0.16 9.30 horses. poultry. tractor & farm machinery almost vim-l- next case. ZENITH BUT- 25 ..... .. 3.00 6.00 9.84 new: splendid section of So. Mich: mile town, 100 l70 Duane at" New York, N. Y. acres crop land. river & brook-watered pasture. wov- L Li SHEEP en-wire fences. woodland. orchard; house has large head registered yearling Shropshire ewes. a few farms in Sen Jouuin Valley. California. where you mohmtbemmlookingforecountrywhmhecan (1“ rooms. good water supply. ham. granary, poultry REAL ESTATE house. Farms adjoining -va.lued 3100 acre. Greet. buy at $7,500 for all. part cash. E. L. Lyons. CALIFORNIA wanna make more money on mail “Md" 310““ Chmwe' Mmh' ‘0 eel-ling rams also we and ram lambs. Quality can work outdoors all Wye". Splendid opportuni- Sflfiugflfigfinf;¥$gm %%P::w 011% age $3133:ng Ind p’i'i right. flock established 1890 c. LEMON tic for men of moderate means. Twenty and forty barn silo new seven-loom house and plentv of other ' ce ‘ ' acre farm: produce alfalfa abundantly. Dairying. born b i '. ' . . ‘ “"‘8' Dexter. Mich. . ta 1 ari'eti d u ldmss. Located near good market. Only 30 min- - and mun-r mm 300d "mm- 5 9° ' °' utos drive from Capitol. East Lansing Realty 00.. .. fmiu yidd dependable profits: combination of thine 127 E Grand River Ave. meg Mich "II "an“; Sh "g mann'"mmm mum mm: a well-balanced farm with good income 'Phone' 3284. ' h“ . - Also ems. an. ELAIB s a. in Arbor Mich. WM “1‘ ”“- Wmu'm 9mm m“ I l I WE HAVE FOR SALE I. farm of. 90 acres of ‘ I0 most out of ”o‘cmnete tfnl. good soil which can be bought cheap if taken at Sh - ‘ h" -' tee weir in. is new mom: den-mi reeds: smell-It schools. once. Also loo-acre farm for sale. with good soil "El” '1'“ a run balls. on (3er , rd 1: and good buildings. Address Calhoun State Bank. MIR. . In. ‘4. Even. I”. ma :0; all produce. A mil one-tally fem. Hm, Michigan. - ~ ' ' 1'an Valle! illustrated {our (lo-ACRE fruit and p0ultry farm. 3 miles west of E RAID-EMMY eves, w m.m ms "' W... h“ c am am. on ma. ding: and soil. good. links 8-year-olds. on Home: strain of Windmill. Must sell to settle estate. Mrs. Florence .1! ‘5 m ‘0’“.- X . v :ueons. Meson, men. g m an. . ‘ Gm Colonization Aunt. Quite Fe 31.. 913 Bailwnv Ex- ch Chicago. Ill. . $7.00. Harold Blackmor, Butternut. Mich. REG. IIOUNDS. farm raised. broke dogs. puppies. E. Davison. Freesoil. Mich. TOBACCO HOMESI‘U’N TOBACCO. Chewing 5 lbs. $1.50; 10. $2.50. Smoking 5. $1.25; 10. $2. Mild 10. $1.60. I’ay when received. F. Gupton. Bardwell. Kentucky. POULTRY COCKERELS—J’ullets: Rocks. Reds, Leghorns, Tur- keys. Goose and Ducks. Send for prices. State Farms Association. Kalamazoo, Mich. SHIP US YOUR FAT HENS and fresh on: every Tuesday. Write for a quotation. East Coast Poultry 00., 1300 Division St., Detroit. Mich. PARK'S BRED—TO~LAY Barrcd Rock (Iockerels. from. peidigreed stock, $3.00. Clinton Farvam, Fremont. c . 500 SINGLE COMB White Leghorn hens. puliets. John Kass. Bettendorf, Iowa. S. C. BUFB‘ LEGHORN COCKEBELa—Prices reason- able. Willard Webster. Bath. Mich. WANTED, 500 Leghorn l’llllets, five months old. 0. T. Smith, Dearborn, Mich. BABY CHICKS SUPERIOR CHICKS—Do up. 11 varieties. Envy layers. Delivery guaranteed. Postpaid. Bank I'd-'- anon. Catalogue Free. Superior Ketch-1, Box "6. Windsor. Mo. HELP WANTED WANTED—by Oct. 15th. married man. by year on. farm in Allegan Co. Box No. 54. Michigan Farmer. AGEN WANTED FREE TRIP TO CALIFORNIA. Get three good re- sponsible farmers to go with you to inspect California state approved lands. Opportunity for one good man in each community to join largest land selling organ~ ization in U. S Write for details. Herman anss. San Joaquin. Fresno County. Calif. AGENTS—Our new Household Cleaning washes and dries windows. sweeps. cleans scrubs. mops. Costs less than brooms. Over profit. Write Harper- Brush Works 113 3rd Fairfleld, Iowa. WANTED—~Experienced fertilizer salesman with fol- lowing and good tonnage. Central and Western Lower Michigan. No others need apply. Box 655. Mich- igan Farmer. EASY TO SELL GWES. Oils. to consumers. Capitol or experience unneces- sary. 53 years in business. Loverin &. 1770' So. Slate. Chicago. lull? 8t. . Paints. Lubricating up, Lyon. R. No. 7. Ann Arbor. Mich. WANTED—Farms. 40 to 100 acres. within 50 miles ange. price to Wm. Milus, 9501 ANTED—To hear from owner of farm for sale. for ,- ‘ 1,3“ Chevrolet has now built 2,000,000 cars -the first manufacturer of automobiles with mod— ern sliding gear transmission to reach this tremendous production. This achievement has been made possible be— cause Chevrolet has met the great public de— mand for a. quality car at low cost. Chevrolet has a construction typical of - the highest priced cars: powerful, economical motor that carries you over an road; disc clutch; bodies of beautiful design; c osed models by Fisher; Duco finish whose color and lustre last indefinitely; interior of cars beautifully and substantially upholstered and fully appointed. Be sure to see these cars that have achieved so great a degree of public favor—and learn how much automobile you can really get for little moneyJ CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY, DETROIT, MICH’IGAN Division of General Motofrs Corporation: :2 “ \, ’r 1 ‘ ' ""‘w‘ W=*—-~.¢,./;._ _— Fifi—L fiffiVRolL_1«:___;____'_r_= / for Economical Transportation Touring .$525 Sedan ‘ ' $775 ' . l Roadster — 525 Emmercm’ 42 5 ' é Coupe- - 675 $2361....» 550 All Prices {.30. b. FlimlMichigdn