7 ;VOL CLXVI. No. 13 ONE YEAR 31.00 ; Whole Number 4707 , FIVE YEARS 83.00 n m ”n ,nummr .mmmv 1L. ‘ n um I 1 1 l g; E s. I ‘.-~.t my». -_ _-‘ , v ”a 'm ..%/ , 4%,. . _ ‘ ~m "'- 4 15%,,lglé, ,1 ' . i ’ ,. l . I V r 1 ~ ' r ' ‘ ””5 x > ' ‘ . 7,11. . 7m " ‘ fl . ’ a mam \Y . 4 ~ s f . «--.mnmmm m I In ,. I!" "v! r.- .op- firm I" L ‘ .~. —- , . v t‘ I » ' ‘ , 'l/ /' 1:1. I’- ..................... Buick Fleet ' D d' d ' 18 e lcatc N 0 owner gives his car in years, the punishment the Buick i W test fleet takes in weeks. 0 car Fifteen, and sometimes twenty Buicks line up for inspection by the heads of the Buick engineering and experimental department v each working morning of the year. This is the Buick “squadron of wear.” In the previous twenty-four hours each of them has added from 300 to 500 miles to the mileage on its speedometer. Day and night these cars go. Not on the highways where sus- tained speed is impossible, but on the roadways of the great General Motors Proving Ground. Here every highway condi- tion is provided; hills, curves, straightaways, gravel, pavement. Sometimes, when Buick engineers desire particular information as to performance in different parts of the country, the Buick fleet goes where the condition required is to be found. In dis- covering the best air cleaner to keep dust and grit out of the Buick engine, for instance, Buick cars sought those parts of the country where the roads were very dusty and where the dust contains the most grit. ' Buick engineering believes in accuracy. Test, not guess, is the basis for certainty. An improvement suggested is adopted only when the test cars prove its value. Day after day, year after year, they drive on and on—5,000 miles a day, 1,500,000 miles a year, these cars total in their search for wear. This, that every Buick may be an example of how well a motor car can be built. Research in the practical laboratory of the road is one big reason why Buick leads in motor car advancement. 5,000 miles a day, devoted to wear, means Better Bate/es. BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICHIGAN _ Division of Gonna! Motor: Generation - _ Canadian Factories: McLAUGHLIN-BUICK. Oshawa. Ont. ~ Blanche-in all Principal Pioneer Builders of Cities—Dealers Everywhere _Valve-in-Hcad Motor Cara a; WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT, BUICK WI._L_#I_..HBU.I£LD:";,T-I:I~IE.M1 . I _ 4.... am ' ""..~ “ca—«n. .— MICHIGA-N VOLUME, CLXVI ~—¢-- A -~. fig“ »2 , all ' "t-‘l .\ VkIW ED ._ PUBLISHE fiygm WEE/(Li: ’ A Practical Journal for the Rural Family MICHIGAN SECTION THE CAPPER FARM PRESS QUALITY ‘ RELIABILITY SERVICE NUM‘BER XIII Insuring the Potato Crop Good Seed i5 t/ze Err: Erymtz‘a/ and Pay: Eve” m Me Small Gan/m Patch ' ‘ By‘H. C. Moore 00‘ often we plant whatever po- tatoes are left in the cellar at planting time. In'the majority of cases, such leavings are the lowest grade of culls, the best having been marketed, or eaten. It is not reason- able to expect maximum yields of good quality from such seeds. During the past five or six years hundreds of Michigan growers have proved to their own satisfaction that poor seed is altogether too expensive, and that high quality seed, regardless of price, is the cheapest to plant Poor seed produées weak stands, a high per- centage of small, diseased hills, and a low yield of p60r quality. Fitting the seed-bed, cultivating, spraying, harvesting, etc., costs prac~ tically as muCh in growing a low yield of, say 100 bushels per acre, as it does in growing a good yield of 200 bushels or more. With the 200-bushel yield, the cost per bushel is about half of what it is with the loo-bushel yield. Lower production costs assure profits, and should have the consideration of all potatogrow‘ers. Good seed is a factor that will cut these‘costs. Good seed potatoes are produced from vigorous, disease-free plants; are .\ free from serious mechanical injury and blemishes; symmetrical in shape, medium in size, and typical of the va- riety they represent. They must have been stored under conditions that will keep them firm and sound, and pro- vided with vigorous sprouts just start- ing when the planting season arrives. Such seed, when properly planted in good soil, will give a good account of itself, and will help make potato grow— ing profitable. Michigan certified seed meets all of these requirements. It is produced from fields that are free from disease and has uniformly high vigor. To in- sure high quality in certified seed, the Michigan State College maintains a rigid seed potato inspection. service. All fields listed for inspection are ex- amined. closely at least twice during the summer. Fields showing disease or plants that lack vigor, are rejected. A third inspection is made of the seed after it is harvested, to see that it is free from such diseases as scab, black scurf, fusarium, wilt, etc., and that itis of good type and free from blemishes and mechanical injuries. “'hen the seed is loaded on the cars for ship- ment a fourth inspection is made. The certified seed must be very carefully graded. It is sold in sacks containing 150 pounds and each sack bears the official certification tag of the Michi- gan Crop Improvement Association, which is attached to the bag with a lead and Wire seal. . Besides careful inspection, good cul- tural methods are used. Certified seed growers are required to follow the best potato growing practices. They plant the certified fields on fertile soils that have not grown potatoes during the previous four or five years. This long rotation helps to eliminate such trou- bles as scab, scurf, wilt, etc. They plant special certified seed, selected by the hill selection method. This seed is treated with corrosive subli- mate to control blackleg, black scurf, and scab. ~ Special attention is given to keep the certified fields free from insects and foliage diseases. These fields are isolated from uncertified fields to give protection against insects. The grower sprays his certified field at least five times with a high—pressure sprayer. Bordeaux mixture, arsenicals and nico- tine sulphate are used to keep the plants free from insects and blights. The control of insects is very essen- tial. ~They spread such serious dis— eases as leaf—roll, mosaic, spindle tub- er, etc. These and other diseases cause potatoes to degenerate, or “run out.” Often the soil or the weather is blamed for low yields caused by dis— eased plants. Replacing “run out” seed with certified seed is the surest and cheapest way to boost production. The good cultural methods are also used, and die); help to explain why the certified seed outyields non-certified seed by fifty bushels or more per acre. In the past five years the average yield per acre from certified fields has climb- ed from 138 bushels 10 215 bushels. This year Michigan certified seed of the Russet Rural. \Vhite Rural, Green Mountain and Irish Cobbler varieties canwbe purchased from individual seed growers, or from the Michigan Potato The First Spring Plowing Done Was to Turn Under an Alfalfa Sod for the Potato Crop. Growers’ Exchange, Cadillac. Sources of seed, and other information on the seed potato inspection service, can be secured by writing the Farm Crops Department of the Michigan State Col— lege, East Lansing. Michigan. The varieties certified embrace practically all of the most important varieties of Michigan. The Russet Rural is the most ex— tensively grown late variety. It does well in seetions where in summer. droughts threaten. It produces the best market: quality on the lighter types of soils. On heavy soil its skin tends to be dark colored, and thernthe \Vhite Rural is preferred. It has about the same qualifications as the Russet tural, except for its white skin and brighter color. The Green Mountain, a late variety of excellent quality, requires a cool, moist region, like the Northern Penin- sula. It is not as resistant to dry, lifit Weather as the, Rural types. The Irish Cobblovr is considered the best early variety for Michigan. It is of very good quality, and when grown 011 fertile soil, and thoroughly sprayed with Bordeaux mixture and arsenicals, it gives very satisfactory yields. Growers should fill their potato re- quirements curly. The general short- age of seed pmaimss throughout the country this season, will make an un- usually heavy demand for Michigan certified seed by out—of—state growers; . and the supply is some seventy thou- sand bushels less than it was last year. Many growers pool their orders early with their local dualcr, cooperative as- sociation, or other agent, and buy in carload lots, thus making considerable saving 011 the price of the seed and on freight rates. X ca1load of seed contains about 650 bushels, enough to plant loity acres. Present high prices for cable, stock potatoes makcs this an excellent time to market the inferior seed for table stock and replace with certified seed. The difference in prico between certi- fied seed and table potatoes is lower than it has been in the past, four years. Feeding Broodcr ‘ Chicks Some E55672 fizz/r 2'71" [WK/ing HE feeding of artificially brood- ed chicks is one of the most im— By E. A. portant factors in poultry keep- ing, and successful nutiition should begin with hatching, and extend throughout the growing period. The first four weeks are the most trying, for this period covers the. delicate stage of the chicks’ growth, and is the time when the death rate is greatest, ' and when mistaken methods will be shown by poor broods. 'The following principles apply to baby chick feeding, a discussion of which will better fix them in the mind of the feeder. Just prior to hatching, "the yolk is, draWn into the bird’s sbody, and supplies the, growing chick with ., nourishment for a number of hours af- fiififi to eat within a etching. It isrzundesirable to tempt. ' hours after hatching. The best prac- tice is to supply fresh water and plenty of fine grit when putting chicks in the broode‘r, withholding all solid feed for at least the first twelve hoursin the brooder. A good plan is to give the chicks their first feed the morning af- ter they are placed in the breeder. The young chick artificially hatched has to be taught many things which,- under natural conditions, it learns from the ‘mother hen; such as search- ing for feed, and the elementary proc- ess of eating. ' The natural instinct of the chick is to pick up bright things; for this reason, feed‘which is easily seen is desirable. A good practice is to throw a, limited. amount oLrolled ‘ oats on the floor of the brOoder,_ only. Williams what the chicks will eat in an hour or two. Rolled oats are very nutritious, are relished by the chicks, and make an excellent first feed. but their con- tinued use is not desirable: Hard boil— ed eggs mixed with bread crumbs, may also be used as a first feed for young chicks. -Dry, cracked grains are fed, but they are less easily seen. Grit, to enable the digestive organs to perform their functions, and shell to supply lime so essential in the formation of bone,sl1ould not be omitted Sand placed on the floor of the broode1 will . help, but will not of itself be as effec- tive as two or three handfuls of sharp granite grit and fine oyster shell plac- ed in several conspicuous places in the broader. [If/110? Aim th’c'cysary- For Success Plenty of fresh water is essential, since the chick gains weight rapidly, much of this gain being water. Stale or stagnant water carries disease germs, and is liable to produce disease disorders in the digestive system of the chicks. Keep fresh water before them constantly, using a small syphon fountain, which can be rinsed out daily to prevent it from becoming slimy. - ‘ Dry, cracked grains are the best feed, all things. considered, since they supply the elements required, and in" a form which cannot lead to injurious results. When the chicks are from six to ten days old,lthis can be econom- ically supplemented with bran and dry mashes. Wheat bran is an important asset in the feeding of the baby chick, since it is easily digested and contains , , a form of vegetable ash whiCh is read- (Continued on page 442). W: .,.. .. 2 »' war (by hibllahed Weekly Established 1843 Copyright 1'” The Lawrence PublishingCo. Editors and Proprietors . 1632 Lafayette Boulevard Detroit. Michigan Neurone Randolph 1580 . RK OFFICE. 120 W. 42nd St. ‘ NFW YO Den 8t CHICAGO OFFICE. 608 South . . CLEVELAND OFFICE. 1011-1013 Oregon Ave.. N. E. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, 261—263 South Third St. Alum CAPPER ....... President MARCO MORROW . ..... ...-.... ...... Vino—President PAUL LAWRENCE ........ . ......... Vice-President F. H. NANCE .................. . .......... Secretary l. R. WATERBURY................ ..... BURT WERMUTH .......... $3330 FRANK A. “'IIJCEN .................. . - ”A. A. LEONARD .................... Dr. C. H. 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Under the Act ol’ March 3. 1879. Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. Free Service to Subscriber GENERAL:—Aid in the adjustment of unsat— isfactory business transactions. VETERINARYz—Trompt advice from expert veterinarian. ILEGAL:—Opinions on all prominent lawyer. HEALTH:—I‘ractical personal advice from an experienced doctor. FARM:——Answers to all kinds of farm quea- tiom. by competent specialists. HOME—Aid in the solution of oil mum of home problem. points. from I VOLUME CLXVi NUMBER THIRTEEN DETROIT, MARCH 27, 1926 CURRENT COMMENT Rocnnss is at The Truth- last being made . toward the passage of In'Fabr'“ the Truth-in-Fabrics "Bill Bill by congress. This bill, “To prevent deceit and unfair prices that result from the unrevealed Drrscnce of sub- stitutes for virgin wool in woven or knitted fabrics and in garments or articles of apparel made therefrom.” was again introduced in the present, congress by Senator (Tapper, of Kan- sas, and referred to the Committee on Interstate Commerce. This committee referred it to a sub—committee of three, one of whom was Senator Couzens, of Michigan. After due consideration. this subcommittee reported the bill back favorably with two slight amend— ments, which report, was approved by the full committee, and the bill is now on the senate calendar for considera— tion by that body. ,Probably no legislation before con- gress in recent years has received more general commendation and sup- port from the farm folks of state and nation, than this truth-in-fabrics bill, now officially known as Senate Bill 1618. It was first introduced in 1913 and has been before committees of congress in each congress since that date. It has been strongly supported .by a large proportion of our popula- tion, especially the farm folks; f the country, in the hearings which have been held for the discussion of itr pro- visions. It has been endorsed by the leading farm organizations of the country, including the National Grange, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Farmers’ Union, .the American National Live Stock Associ- ation and others. It has at all times been vigorously opposed by the east- ern woolen manufacturers who are now. as ever, active in their opposi- tion to‘this measure. The bill as now worded, is designed to remove Some of the lo .1th which have previously, preventedlts passage by limitlng'the branding re.- quired to mixed goods on the some". basis.as the pure food legislation now' in force. This bill; in its present form, does not require virgin wool goods to be branded, as the pure food law does not require pure butter to be branded as butter; but under its provisions garments cf mixed wools or cotton, usually called “shoddy,” which might be sold as virgin woolen goods, would have tobe branded, giving contents of the goods, on the ,basis that the public has a right to know what it is pur- chasing. . Farmers and farm ' organizations have been constant in their 'support of this proposed measure during all the years in which it has been before con- gress. They should be active in its support now that" it has for the first time been favorably reported by a. committee and is before the senate for consideration. Interested readers should write Senators Couzens and Ferris, urging their active interest, as well as support, for the early passage of this measure. HE greatest con- Farm sumcrs of power in this country are Power the farmers. They use ' Problem more than all our manufacturers a n d central power plants combined. The total employed on American farms ag- gregates, in'round numbers, three bil- lion horsepower annually. Combining this power with his own labor has ena- bled the farmer to treble his produc— tion since seventy-five years ago. But the waste in farm power is tre- mendous. This follows naturally from the great diversity of uses, and the varying conditions under which it is employed. It will be impossible to se- cure the efficiency on the farm that can be obtained in the shop. ’Never— the-loss, this opportunity for saving power is worthy the careful attention of farmers. ' One slogan should be adopted by every farmer. That. is, “keep the farm power busy.” Idle power is expensive. With farm work planned so that the maximum of service can be rendered by the minimum of power units, a man will have a great advantage over his less diligent neighbor. The chief advantage of diversified farming lies in the more efficient use of farm power. Progressive farmers study to cut down production costs through a bet for understanding of the farm power requirements. By replacing, as far as possible, the high—priced human labor with horse or mechanical power, and by adopting the most efficient types of farm power, the up-to-date farmer is able to overcome many handicaps and to successfully compete with his less progressive neighbors. HERE are certain A fundamentals in Home agriculture which need adjustment, and Remedy there always will be. We can have no hope in the present age of reaching Utopia in agriculture, or in any other activity of life. In fact, life itself is constantly a. matter of adjustment. So, while politicians are disagreeing on what pill will cure the ills of the farmer, the farmer can work effectively toward curing them himself. Perhaps he may bring the cure before the politicians agree. , It has occurred to us that the farm- er who is producing three-hundred— bushel crops of potatoes, hundred- bushel crops of corn, getting milk from Millpound cows, eggs from hens at a cost of fifteen cents‘ a dozen,'or other highaproducing, low-cost results, is not worrying as much about farm relief measures as is the scrub cow- henaand-crop farmer. This is not because farmers are farmers, but because they are‘humans. , It 38% .. otfié . . chefs on Miami m Imus». a there are sun great Opportunities 'to bringabout farm relief by theme of better seed, more fertilizer, better cul- ture and better stock. These will often bring the individual immediate results while the legislators are trying to iron out agricultural wrinkles. When we are sick, care in eating, and changesdn habits of living, are quite sure to bring results, usually bet« ter than the doctor’s prescription, but we must often change our habits and our notions about; things before we are willing to do the things best for us. Parallel, to this is the agricultural sickness. We must change JllI' no- tions about some thing agricu'lturally before we become willing 1) change our methods, but as usual, we hate to make the effort and are willing to wait for the doctor’s pills, with the hope that it might make our ills van- ish. However, reams of human expe- perience show that the cure comes more often from one’s own efforts than from some elixir." Regardless of what legislation may come, the lowering of production costs is fundamental to success. If favor- able legislation should be worked out, it will add just so much more to the benefits derived from good farming. W0 counties in a Loafing sister state have Or been surveyed with . respect to places Learnmg’ where people “hang out.” Both are purely agricultural counties. In the least pro- gressive county eighty-three, and in the other only thirty-seven such places were located. Of the eighty- three places, only twenty-seven per cent were given a good name by the neighbors, while in the progressive county seventy-six per cent of these loafing places had favorable reputa‘ tions. The farm folks in the progressive county have, in all probability, used their spare time to good advantage. The men and women in that county without doubt enjoy the radio, the movie, lectures, extension schools, and local church activities to a greater de< gree than do the men and women of the other county. In other words,“ these forward-looking people are in— vesting their marginal time in futures which some day will pay good divi- dends. Last week Professor Willard, of Massachusetts, was elected to the staff of the Michigan State College, to look after continuing educational work in Michigan. It will be Professor Wil- lard’s job to provide ways and means to use advantageously, time which many folks now devote to loafing. In other words, this new venture on the part of the Michigan State College is to furnish a market for the farmer’s waste time. Many will find it hard to break from the old habits, but, once they taste of the satisfaction that comes from making progress, the ap- petite for wholesome activities will de- velop apace. This appetite will be even more keen if we voluntarily un- dertake to make the best use of the hours and days now spent in just loafing. HE term, “the old The hen,” is full of meaning, especially Old when applied to the Hen feminine of our own , ., species. But, regard- less Of the application of the term, it means that the female in question “has seen her best days.” But, taken in a serious way, that term, when applied to chickens, is sig- nificant of accomplishment. The old hen has raised several families and has endured all the vicissitudes which go with family cares. She also has a record in egg laying, which may be an enviable one, or otherwise, but never- theless. a. record. The old ha is responsible for a bil. States census, but which-is now 'only exceeded by five other agricultural commodities in value. ‘ It’s the old than that has bought the groceries for the farmer’s table and. We surmise, has kept more than one farmer from going broke. Crops may fail completely through blight. frost; or drought, but the old hen never fails if. she is given half a. chance. . . 1‘ The old hen is,,a worker. If‘she comes from a fairly good working fam- ily she will produce eggs weighing a. total of five to six times her own weight in a. year, and will consume fifteen times her weight in food to do it. We are just beginning to realize these things about the old hen, and are cooperating with her in her indus. try; that is, some of us are- it would be-well for each to ask him- self if he is cooperating with the hen as he should. He will find that the old hen pays one back for every good thing done for her. And, incidently, we might mention that it is the old hen in her bedrag— gled working clothes that is" producing results, not the young chicken flying around in fine feathers. Have you sent your nomination to the Master Farmers’ Club? Write to Editorial Department for score card and suggestions on scoring. Slur A SLUR is somethin’ what the. per- feesor calls contemptuous, but it's quite common. Seems like it’s easy ta say things what ain’t nice about people, most 0’ us is g the habit. And it’s hard ta. say somethin’ nice about them‘ unless we’re lookin’ for a favor from ’em, and then most 0' the time we’re lyin’, ’cause we don’t mean what we say. They say when you slur anybody you’re castin’ reflecshuns upon him. In other words, every time you look into. the mirror, must be you're slurrin' yourself. I know there's lots 0' us what wish every time we look inta the mirror. that s omebody had given- us some thin' better ta. look at. It's the same every time we look at pitchures o’ ourselves. There’s never any pitch- ures what’s as nice as we think we are. ' ‘ Fer-inst., ta prove we ain’t satisfied with the reflecshuns we» cast, why're womin always tryin’ ta. make out. 0' their faces what they ain’t? It’s a. good ambitshun ta be better’n you are, but most womin make themselves look worse tryin’ ta. do it. If this paintin’ bUSincss is goin’ ta keep up, I make a. moshun they teach it in school, ta save us from lookin’ at such ugly exampule 0’ art. For if that’s art, give me science, or anything else. I guess the troubul is, most folkses think, “Save the surface, save all." Well, that ain’t so with human bein’s, ’cause there’s lots 0’ humans what’s got well painted surfaces, but what’s rotten inside. With boards, rot starts on the outside and works in, but with folkses it starts; on the inside, and af- terwards sometimes shows on the out- side. Why, SOmeo’ these walkin’ beauties look like they should have a ,sign on ’em, “Wet Paint; Don't KISS Until Dry.” Well, I don’t know if I've slurred the subject 0' slurrin’, or not, but I guess I’ve done enuf slurrln' fer the present. I only want, ta. tell you that Hank Mann says the greatwt slur a young womin kin give a young man. is ta leav'e some powder on the‘ahoul- der 0’ his coat That's dirt ‘what‘ is _' , goin’ ta. cause lots. 0’ vtroubul Rat's " . I found out. by. the dotted Perhaps ' / ,’- t I l ’ l ‘-W-v- .-._. Retire: Over 112 Bur/tell- , . -OWN in the Southeastern “partof l ' ‘ , ' Hillsdale county, near the village ’r of Waldron, lives Ernest Gilbert, : ’ Michigan’s 1925 champion corn grower. His officially measured five-acre plot , averaged 112.42 bushels of shelled Corn mt ‘ to the acre in the corn contest con- ." ducted by Michigan State College men. ‘3 Below. are'given some of the practices i? followed by this successful farmer. His farm consists of 280 acres, the operation of which requires that he hire two extra men. The land is fer- tile and well drained. At the time this inventory was taken there were seven ”dairy cows, ninety-five sheep, 110 hogs, 5 and four horses, carried on the farm. The crop rotation followed is corn, oats, wheat, and clover or alfalfa. ' In the production of high yields of l corn, Mr. Gilbert finds alfalfa sod one i of the very best places to turn down for corn. In growing the champion field, he not only had the advantages l l of a good rotation, and the stimulating -’ i effect of the alfalfa sod, but he also applied fifteen loads of barnyard ma- nure per acre, as well as 275 pounds l of commercial fertilizer. i The field was plowed on April 19, using two twelve-inch bottom plows behind his tractor. He turned over the land to a depth of about seven . inches. Immediately the field was har— i rowed with the spring-tooth, which i was followed by the cultipacker. Again on May 2 the ground was worked thor- l oughly and leveled with a float, and “ three days after, the fertilizer was dis- tributed by means of a grain drill. The corn was planted on May 13. t Mr. Gilbert has developed a high-pro- i‘ ducing strain of yellow dent corn. He " used this seed at the rate of ten ,3 pounds per acre. One week later he went over 'the field with the spike- tooth harrow, and on June 1 all skips : were planted in. Mr. Gilbert empha- i I sizes the need of using seed especially ’ adapted to a locality. He also believes that many farmers plant their corn too thick to get best results. Cultivation began. on the fifteenth day of June, when he covered this field for the first time. The second cultivar' tion took place on June 22, and the ' final one was completed three days be- fore celebrating the Fourth of July. A thorough hoeing was also given the field immediately, following this last cultivation. Besides growing this championship yield of 112.42 bushels per acre on the five-acre plot, Mr. Gilbert also harvest- ed last year an average of seventy-one bushels of shelled corn per acre from forty-eight acres. his goes to dem- onstrate that Michigan’s 1925 cham- pion corn grower gained this distino tion through ability, rather than by accident. Mr. Gilbert's farm equipment con- sists, besides the tractor, of a twobot- lCl‘ilgans Alpine Boys’ Calf Club, was awarded state championship in dairy calf pro- jects in Michigan. pion of Kent county, and had the high— est score in the dairy call" project at the West Michigan State Fair last fall. record in doing a $176,000 business at a cost of 7.4 per cent. eluded a seven per cent dividend on an $8,800 capital stock, and an addi- tion of $1,000 to its surplus. addition to its warehouse will be made to take care of its increased bus- iness. by the sale of more stock. Corn King of sze/[er/ Com Per Acre tom tractor plow, two single row cul- tivators, corn planter, disk, grain drill, cultipacker, spring—tooth barrow, fan- ning mill, roller, manure spreader, gas ‘ engine, hand-sheller, shredder-husker, spike-tooth barrow, motor truck, wag- ons, windmill, and home water system. THE SON’S POTATOES YIELDED HIGHEST. UPERINTENDENT BURT, of the Byron High School, has a little different idea than most educators on directing the future of his students” He has taken the trouble to find out the likes and dislikes of his students. As for those agriculturally inclined, he. has assisted in getting projects for them which are being worked out on the home farms. One of the students, living in Cohoc- ta township, Livingston county, Stan- ley Ball, has showed up his dad, and also made an enviable record as a pro- ducer of certified seed potatoes, Through the encouragement of Mr. Burt, Stanley bought twelve bushels of certified White Rural seed potatoes. The twelve, however, only planted three-quarters of an acre, as they Were very large. However, he fitted one whole acre,'actual measurements. His dad, being a good-natured character, said, “I will put the remaining quarter in my old stand-by seed. I think they will look about as good as your seed, anyway.” Stanley dug 24-8 btlshels by measure, from three-quarters of an acre, or an average yield of 330.4 bushels per acre, and his dad dug 52.5 bushels from the remaining quarter acre, or an average yield of 210 bushels per acre. The acre was all fitted the same, also cul- tivated and sprayed the same, show- ing there is a decided difference in or- dinary and selected seed—C. L. B. Fruit auctions are becoming import- ant factors in distribution, having sold $150,000,000 worth of farm produce by auction in the county last year. \ George Felt, secretary of the Sparta- He is also cham- The Onekama Farm Bureau made a This charge in- A $3,000 The addition will be financed to Hay: Soils Tested will be Affordedfarmers Living Along the tritium, in SoutheasternCountles When the Soil Train an Unequaled Record of Crop ' Successes More farmers use “AA QUALITY” Fertilizers every year than any other make of fertilizer sold. This countryrwide preference for “AA QUALITY” Fertilizers has been earned and maintained by their im— equaled record for producing the largest yields and best quality of all crops. To _ insure the best crops, year after year, use “AA QUALITY” FERTILIZERS Manufactured only by The American Agricultural Chemical Company Echutive Offices: 2 Rector St., New York Out Agricultural Service Bureau will help solve your fanning probl t S for Dr. H. I. \X'heclcr’s Crop Bulletins. Address: 92 State Street. 80:83:}. M223 . l You ’11 Seen Need This Horse Hoe PLANET Jr. No. 9 Horse Hoe meets your every requirement in n 5~tooth walking cultivator. With the interchangeable act of cultivator tooth, hillerc and shovels that comes with it as standard equipment,“ is equal to the variety of cultivating found in general farming. Whether you grow cornmotatocs, tobacco, beans,cabbage,—for any row crop—you will find it a stiff, steady tool with years of actual value built into it. Width ofcut regulated by hand lover Wheel quickly regulated for depth. Read all about No. 9 on Page” oiPlanot Jr catalog. Ask your dealer for copy, or write up. S. L. Allen 8: Co., Inc. For 54 Years Large t M ta 8 ' l' Field and Gardsn Inftill'e‘th-fecmxz’tz’e- #:771de Dept. 38 _ 5th 8; Glenwood Ave. Philadelphia Write for our be. garden handbook— Homo Gordan" iATE AGRICULTURAL NEWS" RELIEF LEGISLATION STILL MUDDLED. HE farm relief committee of twen- ty-two from the corn belt states, having failed to agree on the original Dickinson bill and. one or two later proposals for disposal of the agricul- tural surplus, in cooperation with the American Farm Bureau Federation representatives, have drafted a new bill which is the culmination of weeks of effort on the part of the middle west delegates to agree on a concrete measure. This new bill, without a sponsor in congress, or a number, has been pre- sented to the. house committee on ag- riculture. It would establish a Fed- eral Farm Advisory Council of sixty members to be elected by the farm and cooperative organizations, and to meet in \Vashington at least twice each year. The council is to select a Inst of thirty-six individuals, from which the President is to appoint twelve members of a federal farm hoard to be established in the depart— ment of agriculture. one member from wach of the twelve federal land bank districts. \Vltenever the board finds that there .may be an eitportablesurplus of cot- ton, wheat, cattle or hogs, or any food product of these commodities, and that a. substantial number of cooperative ussociations are in favor thereof, it shall arrange to assist in removing :his surplus from the domestic mar- ket by entering agreements with co- Operative associations, or with per- sons engaged in processing such agri- cultural commodity. AGREE ON MUSCLE SHOALS. FORWARD step in the settlement of the Muscle Shoals problem was made when the senate accepted the the house amendments to the resolui tiOn authorizing the appointment of a joint congressional committee to no gotiate a lease of the nitrate and pow- er plants at Muscle Shoals, Alabama. A house amendment provides that any lease negotiated by the committee shall safeguard the production of ni- trates and other fertilizer materials. NEW RELIEF PLAN OFFERED. NEXV scheme is in the offing, which is said to be regarded with favor by several members of the ag- ricultural committee. It would provide a federal board to determine a ratio price for basic farm products. with an export, bounty to equalize the ratio price. If there is a short crop, and prices are high in consequence. there would be no need for a bounty. If price falls below the ratio price, the board would determine what the boun‘ ty should be to reimburse the produc- ers for the difference between the mar- ket price and the ratio price. No complicated machinery would be required. There would be no neces- sity for an equalization fee. The gov- ernment would pay the export bounty out of the treasury and thereby dis- tribute the cost over the entire coun- try, as at present all the people are required to pay cost of tariff benefits. USE MORE ICE CREAM. HE consumption of ice cream in the United States has increased enormously within the last five years. In 1910 it was 1.04 gallons 3. year per person. In 1925 it was 2.8 gallons per person, according to the department of agriculture. The total quantity of ice cream consumed last year is esti- mated at 322,729,000 gallons, compared with 260,000,000 gallons in 1920. WOOL PRICES STEADY. OOL prices at the opening of the second series of' the 1926 London auctions on March 9 were on a par with closing prices of the Feb ruary auction, according to a cable to the department of agriculture from E. A. Foley, agricultural commissioner at London. The previous auction closed with the highest prices of the series. INTEREST YOUNG PEOPLE IN FARM LIFE. TO RGANIZA'I‘IONS designed to inter- est farm young folks in farming and rural life, are to be made the sub ject of a survey in Pennsylvania by the department of agriculture in co- operation with the Pennsylvania Agri- cultural College. The aim of the study is to discover the principles involved in the successful organization of local ' community groups. News of the Week I The state legislature of Kentucky- passed a bill permitting the playing of base ball on Sunday, over the gover- nor’s former veto of it. Colonel John Coolidge, father of President Coolidge, died March 18 at his home in Plymouth, Vt., after a. long illness. He was within two Weeks of his eighty-first birthday. Mrs. Bertha K. Landes has become mayor-elect of Seattle, Washington, as the result. of a recent election. She will be the first woman to rule over a. ‘arge city. An epidemic of the flu has gripped the two Texas cities. Fort Worth and Austin. Small pox is also said to be spreading. The French Ambassador, Berenger, opened a parley with Secretary Mellon, with reference to the war debt France owes America. The three congresswomen will seek re—election, as they find their jobs in the Capitol interesting. These women are: Mrs. Mary T. Norton, democrat, New Jersey; Mrs. Florence Kahn, re publican, California, and Mrs. Edith N. Rogers, republican, Massachusetts. Eamon De Valera has resigned as president of the republican party in Ireland. At one time DeValera was hailed as leader of the Irish nation. The foreign minister of Panama has forbidden entry into that country, of Rikardo March. an American, for ex- pedition among the Indians there, be cause of. uprisings he caused when among them the last time. IIIUR' AN OLD FURNITURE CONTRACT. Ten years ago, I purchased a few pieces of furniture. A few weeks after that I was to move away, and asked I‘ 9 seller to talw them back as I could r )t pay for thwm or take them With 5 e. He did this. Now 1 have been back here for a number of years. I have seen this man often and he has been at my home, and nothing has been said about this matter. Any pa~ pets I may have had referring to this deal were lost when I moved. The other day a bill against me for $31.51, and over $17 interest, came front this dealer. Am I liable? I have. never paid anything to this man to renew contract. This man says he has or« <-lers for legal proceedings to have. the amount collected. He does not static, though, what I bought, nor the date. He has been compelled to go out of business on account of drinking.— 3'.‘ r it would appear from the circunr stances that the contract was cancell- ed at the time of the return of the furniture, but whether that was so or not. all right of action upon the con- tract was barred six years from the time liability under it accrued—Rood. CITIZENSHIP. My father is not a citizen of the United States. I was born in the Unit- ed States. Will I have to get papers so i can vote when I become twenty- one‘.‘—F. R.‘ All persons born in the United States are citizens thereof, by the we press provision of the United States constitution, regardless of the citizen~ ship of their ancestors. A TEACHER’S RIGHTS. How does Michigan law apply to a. teacher punishing a child? Has she- the right to bend back a child's hand and strike it as hard as she can with a ruler, or to strike the child over the head with it? Also, may she call chil~ dren names. such as tools, sneaks. snoopers, heathen, and bats, and .. 7.- >5, ‘— .xk . ~ ays GIVE Mama and Hddress Who Se’ndmg Inqutrueg as Satisfactory Servcce Cannot be Swan in Unstgned Letters thieves? , The teacher here has accus- ed my three little girls of stealing. They have a great many pencils and tablets stolen from them, and the teacher will do nothing when they ask her assistance in finding them, but when anyone else in the room loses anything she accuses my children. We wish justice—M. A. T. A school teacher, while authorized to administer corporal punishment to maintain order in the school, is liable for injury resulting from use of in- struments liable to cause permanent injury. Charging a person with theft is actionable without proof of damage, Gerri/lg Me 1609912)? oft/z e thz'mz T/zm and Now ;7“ WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS IS) § . EXTR , ' PRESIDENT’S R Br CRACKY.’ C0534???" 7-,, s / sperm AV ems ' the contract of hiring. MENT#J but in 'order to recover more than six cents, it would be necessary to prove damage resulting. No spoken word constitutes crime, it is merely 3. ml vate wrong for which action may be brought—Rood. LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES. In December, 1925, A. bought a farm on contract. Nothing was said in con~ tract about 1925 taxes. The taxes are still unpaid and who will have to pay them? If B. pays them can he put the amount paid on,the contract against, A. ‘EVWM. . S. The liability for the taxes depends upon the terms of the contract. A quit—claim involves no liability of the grantor for any incumbrance on the property. If the vendor agreed in De— cember to give clear title he would have to pay the county and state tax« es for that year, because they became a lien on the first of December. HIRED MAN'S RIGHT TO HOUSE. If a. married man has hired out for a certain length of time, and has quit before his time, can he hold the house until his time expires, after we have: given him notice to remove goods? Can we collect rent from time notice was given? \Can I lock the house up with goods inside ?——R. H. The question could not be answered to a. certainty, if at all, without seeing If the man oc- cupied the.house as a convenience to performing his work on the farm. he is not a. tenant, and is not entitled to notice to quit, but ,must move when his service ends. If he is a. tenant paying rent, the same methods and notice to terminate tenancy .is mecca:- sary, as in case of any other Rosa—'— W ~‘r\,,_~ .49 yawn: '«' . , W's/u. ‘np . ‘~(§.ec" ‘ «no-r ,My. has - . ~' . .— We... AA "is. Ah” ». ,9 I to: “~— ~ 7‘,“ ' Em‘*»"‘m~ h'K—ebvfi", ‘ we Fry—w- ‘ ‘ ..\ . N ";fi;,\.,;.‘. 3 1 {r Mia Jaye: thousand: a dollar: a year for the farm". ‘ To the weather and m t report: and the agricultural lemme, broadcaeting nation: a! over tbe country add my emergency .rerm'm to tlze farmer. Station WGY will breaded” tbe word to spray, the day tbe burl: open to the W5 motb. i. '_\ ii"; '_' ' _‘.I L 'e r «:3 Ans-1;! f 7,7 4‘ $.9- “\ L I , ,1, l .‘,-,. . 7M « 4'14 .~ .. , _ .4» , .‘m‘ .‘edsmfifim § } (All/3% hk”‘W‘“ed' 4 L ““4, 1’," i. “ / ’l- fir " 1’ ('1‘ ”A“ I . 'l/A I ‘ If 'l’i’fi‘gl / M ' ‘ ‘ / ’ 1/“ , ft” [11/ r 1",:1/ ' " L‘V‘.’ . 71W 1 7//I. ' More depen \ HEN the codling moth lays its eggs in the bud—the word comes—right on the hour—— “Spray !’ ’ When a cold wave is roll- ing toward the home fields—the warning comes—‘ ‘Frost tonight!’ ’ The farmer no longer plays a losing game with the weather man. He gets the weather reports by radio. "He no longer takes the price he can get—but sells his goods at the top of the market. 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One has only to refer to statistics to know that general crops are no better in the state than the ab0ve counties. The prairie lands 1 refer to border along Saginaw Bay, and, owing to a. ,lack of drainage until about twenty years ago, water had to just soak away. But today it is all wellLd-rained and very productive—thanks to dredge cuts on every mile or half mile, and tile. I was the first person in this ,county to use tile on these prairie 1Hands. They are now mostly tiled. i Contrary to conditions he describes regarding the use of fertilizers and manure, we double our crops by using either manure or commercial fertiliz- ers high in potash or phosphoric acid. Hope to see Mr. Woodman, or any- , body else that might be interested in good crops when growing.~0. F. Reeves. .__A~—_—._.___._ PRESIDENT REASSURES MR. LEN- NON OF FAVORABLE ATTI- TUDE TOWARD FARMER. E had a fine time in Washington. The President said the door was wide open for any reasonable legisla- tion that would bring relief no the farmers of the country. He received the committee most courteously and expressed the hope that some work- able plan would be hit upon to relieve present deplorable conditions in ag- riculture. I talked with some of the leading newspaper correspondents in VVash- ington to get, if possible, the “low- down”. on the chances for a bill at- tempting to solve the surplus in farm products. They all predicted that if this congress did not pass such a. law the next one would. I believe that the great majority of the men in congress are sincere when they say they will go the limit to help the farmers. The great trouble is, there are a million different ideas as to what should be done. Out of the jumble I predict that a law defining a new pol— ),icy for agriculture will be placed upon 'the federal statute books. and that the man who tills the soil in these United States will be assured a. fair return for his labor.HP‘eter B. Len- non, Legislative Representative for Michigan Committee of Twenty-two of All-Agricultural Conference. ’ EARLY SHEARlNG. E.\RLY shearing of the breeding l flock has its advantages. I have practiced reasonably early shearing for years with splendid results. I know that some flock owners fear injurious iafter-effects from early shearing, but I have never encountered any harmful results; while, on the other hand, I believe the pramice merits much con- sideration. Too early shearing in the month of February is not to be rec- ommended, especially when conditions are inadequate to fully protect the sheep from sudden and severe chang- es of weather. I generally shear my breeding ewes in the month oftMarch, or the flrgt ,week in April. Sheep that have been «team during _.the‘ mute... . . REFERRING to the article, “After a. Century of Farming." by Jason school radio school. study series; radio school; program. study series; radio school. study radio school; 8:00-9:00 p. m., state de— partment program. air every day at noon, except Sunday, on which day it" is silent all day. . Forest fires caused largely by hu- man indifference is the greatest single obstacle to reforestation and effective- forest management. ciety will hold its annual summer tour through during cherry picking time, July 23-24.» it was recently announced. L time approaches, they feel uneasy and restless. While breeding ewes, well cared for, do not become infested with ticks, yet there are always some ewes in the flock that harbor a few of the parasites, and, unless destroyed before the lambs begin to come, are. likely to find their way onto the little lambs and cause increased trouble and loss. Early shearing also has the advan- tage of getting a job off your hands when other farm work is not pressing. In my locality there are several shear- ing equipments, but in order to em- ploy .them, the small jobs must be got- ten out of the way before the fat lamb shearing season begins. I haVe found the latter part of March a good time to shear. barn that I can close up in case of a. few days of cold weather, so I have no difficulty in making it comfortable for my flock. With lambs arriving along the first; of April, I find it a great deal easier to care for the ewes and lambs with the wool removed. nurse, and besides, there is much less difficulty for the lambs finding their food when assistance is not around. Further, the breeding ewes can be confined to smaller quarters and, in case of trouble, two or three ewes may be confined to one small pen.——Leo C. Reynolds. RECORD TOURIST TRADE EXPECT- ED THIS YEAR. hlflHE tourist traffic of the Upper Pe- ninsula has trebled in the past six years,” said G. E. Bishop, secretary of the bureau. “On a very conservative estimate it left seven and One-half mil~ lion dollars with us last, year. If we are to place any confidence in the ex— treme interest being manifested in Up— per Peninsula shore line. property, the cash return of the 1926 season will greatly exceed that of last year.” WHO HAS USED THIS MATERIAL. .-rhitve d" I have a. warm basement; Less trouble is. encountered in getting the lambs tos' i . \ Sa 5‘ Wood Thisono- roflt WITI'E Sow uses K Gas ’ ' 'Ilate or Gnso 1Qt025eordsofwoodnday. Easytooperabeend device makes new starting In any time. Trouble-proof. Felbueesandsaws them into blocgrrunoother tam Fastmoneynu b equipped with W100 Magneto. speed and power regulator. throttling manor and change to Tree Saw in 3 Minute. mm ”dampen tree. Samtheudownbvuuthg mud. 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Quick and dependable service is assured if you'll send your orders to the Peerless Lime W GROUND Ll M E STONE H ‘Hrr. r ’A Farm ear-deg a A TIP ON STARTING PLANTS. IT is often desirable to start such plants as lima beans, cucumbers, melons, and other plants that do not readily lend themselves to transplant- ing, a few weeks earlier than they may be started in the open ground. The seeds are sometimes sown upon sods, but I have found a way that has prov- ed very satisfactory for the small gar- den. .Threeinch tin cans are used. These can be found in great numbers in any refuse heap or dump. The tops and bottoms are melted offpleaving simply the tin band. A box is made of a size that will hold the desired number. The cans are set in place and a half-inch hole bored in the bottom of the box in the center of each band. This is to provide drainage. A bit of sod is placed over each hole and the bands filled with garden soil. Two or three seeds are planted in each band. When it is time to get the plants in the garden, the plant, with its hand of tin, is set in place and the roots are not disturbed. The tin affords protec- tion from cutworms and forces the roots to go down deep, thus being of value in case of drouth. An ordinary kitchen window is large enough to start plants of early cucumbers, mel- ons and lima beans for the early crop in the home garden—C. H. C ‘ TH'E TOMATO CANNING INDUS- TRY. IGHIGAN soon is to become onei want you to see a g In! Write today for my Big 1124mm; Burn prices before on buy. I pay the to I. . quel y. —- nn town. ' ‘ , "ii BROWN FENCE ‘ "IRE (20., DeptZBM. Clflfllflld, o. xlf you have plenty of water during an eight- rnile breeze. it's because your STAR is on the job. it you get uninterrupted, efficient service over a maximum span‘of years, thank your stars you have 3 STAR! , . The new STAR WINDMILL with Timken Tapered Roller or No—Oll—IEm . bearings. running in oil. prowdes water in the lighter winds and re- quires almost no attention. ' 4 . its scientific wheel construction, run- ning-ln—oil lubrication and superior quality throughout—PLUS the GALVAZINK protection -- mean that your STAR Will last -snd last ---,‘and STl - FLINT a WALUNG MFG. co. Dent; a xENDALLvnus. mo» of the leading tomato canning? Estates in the Union, Professor Georgei iStarr, of Michigan State College, pre-ll ldicted in a talk on various truck crops l ‘which fruit growers might grow as? intercrops in their young orchards. ’ More canning factories in Michigan: will pack tomatoes this year than ever! before in the history of the industry,l Professor Starr declared. Since they have found that as great. a. tonnage per acre can be obtained in Michigan With the Improved John Baer tomato as with Stone tomatoes in Indiana and Illinois, Starr said the canners in this. state have shown renewed intertst inI canning this fruit. t PLANTS IN ICE CREAM BOXES. E hadr-some plants in small pots“ and they demanded more room.{ To buy four-inch pots was quite an - expense, when we would not set the plants in the garden in two or three weeks. ’We sent to the ice cream stand and bought pint ice cream boxes and transplanted the tomatoes to those boxes with perfect success. \Ve first age, but did not use gravel or any- thing inside, as we intended to keep them setting on moist sand, as we had the little pots. The plants grew re- markably fast, and we had tomatoes ripening some time before we would have had from plants secured from the hot-bed of plant growers. 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M _ < In six nunutes and 38 seconds. tion for their hygiene work. tan debut in April. ' Copyright by Underwood h L'ndencm d. luv Yoth ICK had no way of judging the cause of her mishap. He saw her body hurtling through space and saw it splash in the sea be- low. ‘A last despairing cry escaped her lips, and then the green water closed over her. There was no way to reach her ex- cept by a. straight dive from his ele— vated position. Dick reasoned that Blake, after the accident, would either flee, panic stricken, or hurry down to the beach with help. In either case, the fellow would beof little assistance in the rescue. It was up to him to make the effort. - Dick waited until she came to the surface, which seemed a long, tortur- ing time to him. Her long fall had carried her far beneath the surface. When her head showed finally for an instant, bobbing on the crest of a wave, he took the plunge, making a clean dive straight for her. The inevitable sinking and quick struggle to recover his breath on the surface followed. Then, clearing his eyes of the salt water, he caught a glimpse of her as she was going under the second time. Dick was an expert swimmer, and understood the art of handling a drown- ing person. He. made a surface dive, and caught her by the back of the hair, twisting it around in his fingers until he had a firm hold, and then throwing gims'elf on his back he began towing er in. The girl struggled and fought to clench with him, but he kept her at arm's length, and in spite of the waves dragged her slowly toward the shore. The beach was too far away, but a sheltered recess in the wall of rocks offered him a favorable landing place. Fighting his way slowly through the waves, he managed finally to grasp the nearest rock, and with this as a lever he swung the struggling body of the terrified girl into shoal water. After that it was easy to pick her up and carry her to a sale ledge. a few feet above the highest roller. Gasping a little from his own exer- tions, he rested a moment before pay- ing attention to Marie. He doubted if she. had swallowed much water, and her moans and cries were due more to hysteria than to any alarming symp- toms. At the worse, she would suffer only a little physical discomfort. CHAPTER XI. Marie came to her senses in due time, and struggled to a sitting posi« tion. Her wild startled eyes took in 'the sea rolling close to her feet. With an involuntary shudder and moan, she drew as far back from it as she could. Dick smiled. “You don’t have to be afraid of it, Marie. It can’t reach you.” She turned her terrified eyes to him. She was stupidly quiet for a few mo- menls. “You—«you saved me?” she gasped then. "I picked you out of the sea,” he replied lightly. “You weren’t Shrim- ming very well.” "I can’t swim,” she replied. “Then you should keep out of the water. What made you take the long dive?” She shuddered again, and glanced up at. the top of the cliff. Memory suddenly flooded her mind. Her eyes flashed. “i didn’t dive!” she said. “He push- ed me over. He wanted to kill me—« get me out of the wayhthc murderer!” "Who are you speaking ot‘---~Mr. Blake?” “Yes, the reptile! He tried to mur- der me. Oh, the wretch!” She began wringing her hands. “He, made love to me-—said he’d marry me, and then—then—to try to put me out of the way. Oh! Oh! Oh!” Dick permitted her to sob undis- turbed, her whole body shaking violent- ly. When she grew calmer, he spoke with emphasis to impress her. H in Valhalla and Out By George Ethelbert Walsh - w “Marie, 1 saved your life. that. If I hadn’t plunged in you'd be food for the fishes by this time. Now I’m going to ask a favor of you in re- turn. Will you grant it?” “Yes. sir, anything,” she weakly but honestly. “Then I want to know why you be- trayed your mistress and put yourself into the hands of Mr. Blake and Dr. Alster. Was it because you loved Blake?” , In spite. of her shaking, she flushed slightly, and nodded her head. “I "thought so,” he resumed. “In fact, I knew it. A woman in love will do the most extraordinary things.” He paused again, glancing seaward. When he turned once more to her, he was smiling frankly. “You didn’t want anything terrible to happen to Miss Cutler, did you? replied, I; [W :7 ‘ guvnw; V n u v [727/ 4 , » ‘I. «1va ”77"“? v * , . ‘l » yr That wasn’t part of the bargain with Blake, was it?" “No, sir, he promised not to harm her,” she answered meekly. “Nor her uncle?" “No, sir. he said he was a sick man, and needed the change down here. He wasn’t going to harm him." “Then what was his scheme?” asked Dick bluntly, taking her off her guard. “I——I don’t know exactly,” she stam- mered. “He said something about making his fortune if he could keep Mr. Cutler down here for a few weeks. It was something about stocks, I don’t know exactly.” Dick frowned in deep thought. The girl was only half informed of the plot, but; her words set him to thinking hard. It Blake’s scheme had anything to do with stocks, it means perhaps, he was using his employer’s name and reputation for some gambling plot that. might be far-reaching. He began to get a glimmer of the truth, somewhat vague and indefinite yet; but he felt he was on the right track. “You knew Captain Brent was work- ing with Blake?” he asked. “Yes, he was a friend -of his. He got him the job of captain of theyacht. Mr. Cutler had been Sick, and didn’t seem to care. He let him change cap- tains.” “I see," murmured Dick. “How about Dr. Alster“! Is he the old family phy- sician?” “No, sir. he‘s a new one. I don’t like him. He’swhe’s not like Dr. Field, the one we had before." “Did Blake engage him?" "Yes, sir; he told Mr. Cutler he was a famous physician, and could cure him." “H‘mf” mused Dick. “I think I un- dersrand." ' “lie was quiet for a few moments. Then, noticing the girl’s agitation, he took pity on her. “I‘ll get you around to the beach, Marie. You need dry clothing." “l'm cold.” she murmured, shivering. “Miss Cutler will help you. Go to her and tell her you fell into the wa- ter. Don’t say anything to her about Mr. Blake.” You ,know ' III/fl] ..... [VJ/M1,} ”L" g -, 3/ Her eyes flared up dangerously at mention of the man’s name, and her lips murmured inarticulately. Dick rose and smiled down at her. ’ “Do you still love Mr. Blake?” he asked. “I hate him!” she cried. "rd like to kill him!” Dick understood the reaction, and was pleased with it. “Don’t attempt it yet, Marie,” he said lightly. “If you’ll promise to do as I ask you all will come out right. Tell him nothing. Let him think you crawl- ed out of the sea without anybody’s help. You won’t mention my being here?” ‘ “No, sir, not if you don’t want me to.” “I don’t! Now one other thing. Don’t let Miss Cutler know you at tempted to betray her.” “You’ll tell her?” she asked in terror. ”FA 1, ’1' , ‘4" (to ‘ I I \‘%.10l9 _,,;..( “No I’ll not'tell her. secret as long as you stand by me. The moment you betray me I’ll tell her ev- erything and she’ll have you imprison- ed. She could send you to prison for I’ll keep it a a long time if she wanted. But she won’t—not even if she finds out. I’ll promise that.” “Thank you sir. I’ll do as you ask.” “Then, come, I’ll help you to the beach. Go up to the house and act as if nothing serious had happened. You might by the way redeem yourself by looking after your mistress a little more carefully. Dr. Alster and Mr. Blake are no friends of hers.” “I know it, sir, but I’ll show them I am. I’ll protect her from them. I’ll scratch. their eyes out and—and—” “I believe you would Marie. Now come.” Dick helped her along the face of the cliff until they reached the beach. Marie was so terrified of the water that she clung to him desperately until her feet touched the sand and she'ereless messages knew she was safe. She drew a long sigh of relief then, and at Dick’s bid- ding. hurried up to the house. Returning to his hiding place under the cliff where he felt he was reason~ ably safe from discovery, Dick awaited the coming of darkness to put his plan in execution. He had gathered enough facts now to determine his course. of action. It was to be drastic and full of‘danger; but it was the only thing under the circumstances to do. The fear that Blake, under the sting of his rebuff, might attempt some vio- lence upon Miss Cutler worried him. The man was like a reptile ready to strike in the dark if thwarted in his ambitions. As he had deliberately pushed Marie over the cliff to get rid of her, so he might use physical force to intimidate the other. . The thought of this made the pass- ing of the hours slow and irritating. Dick became restless and impatient long before night approached. Yet there was nothing to do except to hold himself in leash until the critical mo- ment had arrived. Convinced that Blake and McGee would keep a watchful eye on the un~ dctz'w't’z'er of zi/ flare—~fll Say: That Slim Dow/ft Need to Diet, He Need: 2‘0 he Seam/zed v’slersround . wirelessxgin the thag‘lie would r’e-‘visit" the cave.'either to» estroy, the instrument or to oper- ate it, he made his way; cautiouslyto the vicinity shortly after dark.‘ Pro- ceeding with the utmost ‘Care,watoh- mg and listening every few feet. he gained the summit of a. nearby rock that commanded a good view of fire entrance to the cave. Concealed there among the. bushes, he began his long vigil. His cars more than his eyes had to guide him. Fighting off sleep, he spent the en- tire night watching and waiting. with- out. results. Light of ,a new day was beginning to break a little in the east when his ear caught the first sounds of stealthy footsteps. - Craning his head forward, he waited eagerly. In the half light of early morning, he saw a dark figure creeping cautiously in the direction of the cave. {it halted frequently to look around and s en. “McGee!” Dick murmured, smiling. “I thought he’d come.” . The sailor was approaching the em trance in a wide detour, beating the brush, as it were, to make sure his enemy did not take him in the rear. When he finally reached the brink of the hole, he leaned over cautiously and peered down. This was Dick’s opportunity. Swiftly but noiselessly he crept upon him from the rear. Not anticipating any danger from behind, the man was leaning far over to explore the interior of the cave. The sailor was a formidable antagonist, and Dick had no intention of taking chances. He intended to give him a dose of his own”medicine. With a stout club picked up for the purpose, he dealt the kneeling seaman a blow on the head that knocked all senses out of him. With a grunt, he lurched forward and tumbled into the cave. Dick was after him, descending rap- idly, and stood over him with the club upraised before he had a chance to struggle to his feet. But further pun~ ishment was unnecessary. Either the first blow or the fall on the hard rocks had made him ‘as helpless as a child. The man was still unconscious. “That was quick work, McGee,” Dick said exultantly. “Now for a gag and some rope.” He had brought both along with him, and within a short time, he had the sailor trussed up and gagged. Rolling him into a corner just- as consciousness was returning to the sailor, he climbed baclli out of the hole, and resumed his vigi . He had every reason to believe that Blake would put in an appearance be« fore daylight. It was his habit to send just before the break of day. \Vith McGee as an ad- vance guard to clear the way for him, there was little to fear, and when he did finally appear, he approached the cave with less caution than his con- federate. Dick had taken possession of an au< tomatic that he found on the seaman, and with this in his hand, he trailed in the rear of Blake. His intention was to use it to force obedience to his orders. but the sight of the man, smal and rather weak of stature, made this course repugnant to him. “Turn around, Mr. Blake,” he called calmly. The man whirled on his toes as if electrified. When he saw the gun pointing at him. his hands started up- ward as if to surrender. Dick smiled at the craveu fear on the white, pasty face. “No, you needn’t pm. your hands ov— , er your head,“ he added. “I don’t be- lieve you‘re armed, are you?" He searched the man dexterously, and to his surprise found an automatic in his coat pocket. , . l “You did go around armed, didn’t, you?” he remarked. “Well, this won’t be a battle of guns, but of hands. I'm Frank R. Leer TELL YER MAW I'M DlETi no, AN' I'M Cm-m' DOWN MY pm CAKES To TEN ! THATSFUNNYEHERH co \ ONA DIET AN' l (mu .FlVE ‘ Pounce SINCE YEST'OAY. l ‘5'POSEl GOTTA CUT OUT ANOTHER ‘ PAN CAKE! going to give you a chance, Blake, an even « chance.” 'He thrust bOth guns into his coat pocket, and then proceeded to remove that garment “I’m going to give you the thrash- ing you deserve, Blake,” he went on, rolling up his shirt sleeves. “After that I'm going to bind you, and drop you in the cave. Are you ready?” “Wait!” stammered the man, recov- ering from his surprise. “I don’t want to fight you.” "You have no choice in the matter.” “But you’ll' not strike a man who re- fuses to defend himself.” “If you strike a man often enough and in the right place, he’s bound to defend himself. I’m going tonptry it. Even a worm Will fight if cornered. Come on now!” Dick closed in and began tapping him on the nose, chin, cheeks and forehead, delivering light but stinging blows. At first Blake received his pun- ishment in stoic silence, refusing to respond. A blow on the nose that brought the blood, however, infuriated him so that in anger he struck back when he thought Dick was careless and off his .guard. After that the battle was not ‘all one sided. . ' Stung to violent passion, the man fought blindly and desperately, strik- ing out with both hands, kicking and biting when he had the opportunity. Dick played with him deliberately, giv- ing and inviting blows. At any mo- ment he could have ended the battle with a. knockout hit, but he much pre- ferred the slower method of punish- ment. 0 Finally, beaten to his knees, with hardly strength to rise again, Blake held both hands over his head, and begged for mercy. - “All right," responded Dick. “If you have had enough, I’m satisfied. Now, hold those hands out. I'm going to bind younn A final spark of resistance flared up in the man, and he partly withdrew his hands, but Dick flung the loose end of. a rope around them and tied it. With the same dexterity that he had shown in binding McGee, he trussed him up. “Now you’ll go below to join your friend. I expect McGee’s lonesome down there." “McGee! Is he down there ?” stam— mered Blake. “Yes, he’s been listening to our little altercation.” Dick picked him up and carried him to the entrance. He was a lightweight, and without great difficulty, he got him down and placed him alongside his partner in crime. McGee shot him a venomous look and tried to grunt his anger. “Don‘t exert yourself, McGee,” Dick said. “You’ll burst a blood vessel. That gag’s made to stay in the mouth. You can’t work it loose.” “Are you going to gag me?” whined Blake. “I’ll keep quiet if you don’t.” “For the present——no,” replied Dick. “I may want to ask you some ques- tions, and it Would be a little incon- venient to remove the gag to get an— swers from you." He left. the two in the corner and walked over to the wireless, which he began examining carefully and criti- cally. He was so absorbed in this that he nearly forgot his prisoners. Finally, with a smile, he looked up. “I got it now," he said triumphantly. “I guess I’m wireless enough to oper- ate it.” (Continued next week). ,pgé CURE CONSTIPATION. 0 cathartics cure constipation? Never! Even the mildest and blandest laxatives may get the bowel into constipated habits if used habitually. They ruin the morale of ' the bowel by taking its work away. They produCe. in the intestine a soft, 01' liquid mass, which moves along with little or no effort. No greater medical authority on con-l stipation ever existed than Doctor S. G. Gant. He delivers expert testimony as follows: “In my opinion one of the most com- mon sources of constipation in this country is the pernicious habit of re- sorting to the use of drugs to secure a daily stool. * * If we except Eng- land, there is no other country in which chronic costiveness is so preval— out as it is here; and it is equally true that in no other land do people so frequently resort to the indiscrimi- nate and senseless use of medicine in order to move the bowels. * * It is a lamentable fact that not a few par- ents have the insane idea that, if they do not administer a cathartic frequent- ly to their children, dire results will follow; and in their anxiety they event- ually bring about, or aggravate the very condition which they wish to avoid, namely constipation.” This does not alter the fact that it should be the rule to have an evacua- tion of the bowels daily, and the ex- ception to miss it. The great point is, that pills only make matters worse. Briefly, my rules to overcome consti- pation are: 1. Eat sufficient “roughage” in the way of fresh fruit and green vegeta- bles to stir the boWel to action. 2. Drink fresh water in good supply (six to eight glasses daily). ~ . Observe faithfully a regular time each day for action of bowels. These are the Big Three, but there are many other things to tell about constipation. I am preparing a special letter that will be helpful. I will send a_ copy to all inquirers who send a self-addressed stamped envelope. BOX HAS KIDNEY TROUBLE. . to be sure to cut down-the calories of ,for a]. period of three or four weeks works wonders. , ~ Ham” trouble. and still wets the bed several times each night. What would you ad— vise? Have been told he would out- grow it. but he does not. It is very mortifying for him. Is there any help? ~Sincere Reader. If you will give name and address, or send a stamped envelope, I shall be glad to send you my special letter about bed-wetting. NAILS ARE ROUGH. My nails are rough and thick, and , ~ part of my nails are loose from thel top, half way back. They are veryl painful after doing a big washing, and at times the skin becomes very dry" and white, and can be scaled off around i the nails. Have tried liniments, salves, also poulticing. but get no benefit. Please tell me what to do for it, as I must work with my hands doing house work, baking bread and the like, for a large family. Am in good health.— . S. ' The trouble seems to be Onychia, probably of the simple form, since you are otherwise well. Use peroxide of hydrogen to get rid of the pus, then dress the nails with powdered borie . TH E EM lbs I on N ‘F A Hill E R Keep Your Fordson Engine from Overheating! fl Water Pumps You can run your Fordson all daylong without overheating the engine and without adding any water. it it is equipped with an Aro 1W'ater Pump. And, by keeping the engine cool. you will not only add many years to its life but also save, the expense of burnt-out bearings and other costly repairs. Model for A pump of extra large capacity—50 gals. per F0 rd .0" minute. Circulates the entire 1 Ogallo‘ns in radi- Traflm ator two times every minute. installed 'Witll' out alterations. Leak-proof. Good lot the life 8 I 8- 50 of the tractor. Pays to: itself in the oil it saves. P d F s ..§Z'.l'..‘.’...if! .. .332 6.50 A complete cooling unit, fan and pump combined. Enables you to run your car or truck for months without refilling radiator. Circulates entire three gallons in radiator five times every minute. Simple construction avoids water leaks. Its bearings are lubricated perfectly. This is why the Arc is good for the life of the engine. Quickly installed, without alterations. If your dealer cannot supply you. order from Wm. Ford £4 Co., Inc., Highland! Park, Mich. Michigan Distributors Alto PRODUCTS co., Mgr-M 5137 Trumbull Awe" DETROIT, MICK. __\“m “\‘n—. = .' SAW YOUR OWN LUMBER with a New." Port-Mo Saw mm. ‘l‘urn your standing timber Into high prlrc build lumba- at the more cost of sawing. Big demand (or lumber. lath and a glee. Keep your engine busy the year round making Big Money In Custom Sawxng mm' ”mm" 1 saw mills are made in several sizes suitable lor tractors ol‘ any else. Also Eliza's. PM. V _ . I ‘ Lam and Shlnglo machines. Write (is: tree can” 3.8 ~ 7’? ' R. R. HOWELL 8: C0» Mfl's. Minneapolis. Minn. L‘\— —_\_v_ u “—5 tun ‘ Make a Start with BETTER SEED POTATOES Six bags of State Certified Seed are enough for one acre. The extra yield will pay for the seed, to say nothing of the improvement in appearance and quality. _‘ White Rurals, Russet Rurals, (Late Petoskey), and Irish Cobblers. They sell best all the time. Only $5 with order, balance on delivery. Write a postal for prices. MICHIGAN POTATO GROWERS’ EXCHANGE acid. pushing the powder in around the nails where possible. At night ap— ply a compress of boric acid and wa- ter. \V’here this condition is due to eczema ol‘ the nails, much relief is ob- tained by wrapping the ends of the fingers in an ointment of salicylic acid, half dram to the ounce. NEEDS TO REDUCE. I have broken veins in one of my CADILLAC, MICHIGAN ”T‘Potato M chines Make Money for Potato Growers Eureka Potato Machines take hard work out of potato growing. They reduce time and labor costs. They assure bigger yields. legs. Think it is caused from being on my feet. and my excess weight. Have gained about fifty pounds in the last year. Please tell me how to re duce my weight—Too Fat. Possibly you are already taking plenty of exercise. The other require ment is to reduCe the amount of your food. Cut out the fattening foods, such as cream, butter, potatoes, and other starchy yegetables, fat meat and sweets. Eat green vegetables instead. You may eat a small portion of whole wheat bread and lean beef, mutton, fish and poultry. Tomatoes, lettuce, onions and cabbage are not fattening, and help to fill up. The main thing is food. Sometimes an absolute milk diet Potato Cutter Cuts uniform seed. Potato Planter Traction Sprayer One m a n m a chine s Insurcs the crop. Sizes, Operates with both doing five operations in 4 or 6 rows. 60 to 100 hands free for feed- one. Over twenty-three gallon tanks. Many ing. year-3' success. styles of Riding Mulcher Potato Digger Breaks crusts, mulches soil, and Famous for getting all the kills weeds when potato crop is potatoes, separating and young and tender. 8, 10 and 12 standing hard use. With or ft. sx_zes. Many other uses, with without engine attachmecz or Without seeding attachment. or tractor attachment; All machines in stock near you Send for complete catalogue EUREKA MOWER C0. Box 1115 Utica, N. Y. PURE - DRIED BUTTERMILK Fresh fromthe churn Speeds up egg pro- duction and pro- motes rapid, healthy growth of baby chicks, birds, young calves and pigs. We can ship one sack or a carioad For sample and prices Write- Swift 85 Company Feed Department Chicago 1mm: While Leghorn. irom wonderful egg bred iloundation stock: Tenmd . too horn-ho Shepherd's famous Anson-s in remarkable on record foundation stock; Park'- Irod to Lay md Rocks. Hun- . dreds of letters .testify to our custo- m'ers (acumen sports show customers raising ”955 of their ochicks: bullets layin at o to 5 action by pul eta (raised eurd Choicks in Sept. as compared with . 30‘ production expect dlayers: prizes won in hot competition 8at shows. dEvery chick - carryet he breeding end ancestry necessary for suc- cess. Fro. booklet gives facts about breeding ond results obtained with our chicks Wruo for H now. silver Word Hatchery. Box “3- Iceland. Mich. BLOOD TESTED PURE BBEB BABY BHIBKS PRICE LIST FOR 1926. per 50 100 ...... 8.00 15 B. ‘l’. Rat ks (selected) 72 00 140 R. I. It eds ................. 8. 00 15 72. 00 140 S C. \Vhite Legitoms ........ 7. 00 13 62 50 122 ' Chicks with a future." RICHARDSON HATCHER‘I’ DUNDEE, MlCH. SEND N0 MONEYci'hVi’SCHICIIS We ship C 0. D. and guarantee 100% live udelivery of sturdy puts-bred chicks. Wh.. Br.. 6: horns. 13c: Bd Rocks Wh. Rocks. 8. (‘. Reds. Any- conss,141-;Bun‘ Rocks, Bufl 01115.. Wh. Wym,16c: Blmk Minor. 15c;Mixed.10c.. 1mg than 100 chicks. 10 each more. SILVER LAKE HATCHEHY. Box M. Silver Lake, Ind. ERRIS‘L‘ééh‘o‘énECHICKS Hedromlropnesred eedlb loodlines. Fig, C0 0cm co 1 twm i “Sh CO 0.2.3.... .33.“;3" 3.. .212? to- v"... PULLETS Write [or Special Solo" Bulletin and Free CumiogflENs GEO. B. FERRJS. m umounnurlns MICH. EGGS AST Easter one of the girls in L our Sunday School class arrang- ed an Easter party for us. All the decorations were in the appropri- ate Easter colors of yellow and white. Peasant—eyed narcissus, jonquils, a‘nd daffodils were used, and were cut from the hostess’ own plants. Yellow and white crepe paper bands made up the other decorations, while the hostess and three girls who helped serve the luncheon, were dressed in white frocks trimmed with yellow. \As soon as the guests arrived, a bas- ket containing tiny paper mache rab- bits was passed, and each guest invit- ed to take one. On each rabbit had been written the half of a word per- taining to Easter, like salvation, cross, egg, and lily. The other half of the word was written on another rabbit. The guests were instructed to find the person having the rabbit on which the other part of their word was written. When all the words were matched the guests were told that each set of part- ners would have to make up some or- iginal and clever game for the others to play. Many ingenious and laugh- able gamcs followed. To the couple whose game was judged the best, a basket of colored eggs was given, and a tiny rubber chicken that would blow ‘ up, was awarded as the “consolation.” The guests were then given slips of paper and pencils and asked to write the best sentence they could, using words beginning with the letters in “Easter.” The finished sentences were read aloud, and the guests voted who were to be awarded the prizes. The winner was given a chocolate candy rabbit, and the “booby” prize tiny celluloid chicken. Next the hostess appeared with a basket of colored eggs, passing one to each guest. When all the guests had an egg, they were invited to see who could roll it into a nest, which was constructed of a box standing on end on the other side of the room. Only a small hole had been cut in the side of the box, and very few eggs rolled inside, but to all the guests whose 'eggs went into the nest, and Easter lily was given. A small cotton chick- en was given. to the person whose egg was found farthest from the box. Later the girls were asked to take was a Plan An Easter Party. lVit/z Gamer and Lam/lean Appropriate For #21: Occaszon a colored egg from a basket stand- ing on a small table. These eggs were all shades and colors, and caused much comment. Then the hostess brought in a large chicken with vari- ous colored feathers. The boys were invited to pick the chicken, but each was told to take but one feather, un— less he desired more than one supper partner. When the chicken was pick- ed, the hostess informed the boys to go in search of the girl having the What Can We Do? HE question of “What can we do” comes up at nearly every gathering or party. Lead- ers of groups, and folks who en- tertain; are always searching for new games, stunts, and ways of entertaining. If there happens to be a. guest from several miles away, invariably he is asked to tell how to play the latest game from his community. Perhaps you know some new games and stunts, or even some old ones that will be new to oth- er communities. White a letter telling all about them, and get in on this exchange of enter- taining ideas. For the five best lette1s we will give handy needle cas \ 6 9/8 Nest 1110101110 retelling. When the war was over, past forty or so. We do not change ‘- 1.5 , ché/‘ there was much disorder m the south. our ideas much. You would have to . 1‘ ‘ " -f;-‘ OH IO ACCREDITED Many' of the returning soldiers were use a cold chisel to get a new idea. .. - BABY CHICK drunk Wlth the1r freedom, and acts 0f into some folks’ heads. However, Nic- J IaWIessness were commuted 1“ some odemus was not wholly to blame. 13ch 1.1V.“ Chick is produced irom rm Bred Accredited Flooh. Order I; ‘ commulmtles thg One’s social enviromnent has much to . N°"‘°' ”'v";';gtggtu" D““’°"-nm‘ on so 100 m 5“ 1m 9 8 0p 8 ”me. do With his ideas. He listens respect White, Brown and 8110’ Leghor:o--x _______ s 7.25 13.00 38.00 52.00 120.00 themselves. Tins 1"er throughout the convemation’ but £1.31? Mivhvcli'éf..a§c.lc§fidklir c'.’ 111.133?” 8.25 15.00 43.50 72.00 140.00 was the case With he never really gets the point. White and Silver Laced Wyandottes ...... 3.75 16.00 47.00 75.00 145.00 0 II 6 S t e I‘ ll Old . . Jumbo Brahma. and Bud Minorcns ________ ".00 20.“) 58.00 95.!” southeln gentle One needs to be born aneW, send the Mixed Chicks (noi3alccrediifidA—Ugbft 10.111.11.11 12;. tram; Figuimgui‘fi ‘ ‘ almen. osae ll. 1 man No one great Teacher. That sounds Odd’ but 33:5:r1y0‘g’33i1‘uealgi'lgg. 0:3: (rigrtohia advertisement. Bank References. 9 ' . is not. It is true, in a difierent way, Bent. l7. should enter hls "IE EIGLE NEST KITCHEN UPPER SIIWSKY, Milli. II. S. I. of course, in the mental life. : . . ". ‘3 house without . ' ' ’ ; ' . ,__j§ facing a rifle. A farmer once declared he had no 1_ ». ., ’ His son return use for the teachings in the agricul- . . . I, ..... H. GRANDVIEW SUPREME LA Y ERS been made deaf by ashell. He arrived home from the college and beat the I at- the front gate in the evening. The father 1n gl'PWlng‘i corn. Thereupon ' f” . . , 0” old man had been eagerly waiting for dad packed hls gun for that Winter’s 1g? ' Improved Enghsh, Hollywood, Tancred Leghoms llinl, watching the road for (12.st He short course in farm crops. Joseph . ' ‘M J M ‘ N 1 opened the gate and walked toward ernri'f whenlat yo‘uilgd mill? was fond: , .. n . y 0 ac 1ng,an1 rave 1: W1 a roupe 0' _ . . . :11; 36055510 11:12:? aiednttlgflda 00:11]; actors for some time One day when ;these superb laying strams..,§f Order chlcks now for “noI : n , . e ‘ 1- , - - . . .1 . . . . ' itor to stop But the son with his im- confined to his room, he read a book of Fine Pi . mediate del1very from the same bloodlines as our Oflic1ai _ , , . _ , ‘ . . Inner me ' ' I paired hearing, did not hear him. There on natural solence. Hls mind was ,pmdudion Clm Chi“; Laying .Charnpions.L _ J x . .. \ ‘ _ - 7:“ was a rifle shot, and the boy fell dead ablaze. He ““50”“ he would be a l:§f:£;::;i:fi£$' Grandvrew Poultry, Farm,_lr_lc.‘;_Box’A._ ZeclandLB/lich) on the doorstep. He came unto his scientist, and set about getting an ed— I ' own, and his own received him not. ucation. He became the leading Amer— ican physicist of his day, and the first . secretary of the Smithsonian Institu- HE Jews had been wa1ting for a . . . I . .- tion at Washington. These are 1n- 8 ai (11:88:: 1111311 gfggullgss. bizaigilhggl stances of rebirth of the mind and , , . ' . 7 ' purpose. Just so, in a deeper way, :fifmfiog;gfswfilm$§ 1:11;? 5:11: 12:” must there be a rebirth experience in . . ‘ . ’ p' one’s attitude toward God. ard he down w1th the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling ~Production winners in State and National Shows and :Laying Contest. “5 Our catalog describes and illustrates e and You Can Feel Safe icks come up to standards set by Ohio State, University for pure-bred stock. Semi for catalog telling about our pedigreed, and pen mating stock Order today and feel safe. Live delivery guaranteed. Prices postpaid on: 26 50 100 500 1000 S. C. Wh.. Br. & Bufl' Leghoms ............ 33.75 $7.25 $13 $02.00 $120 8. C. Mottled Anconas .................... 4.00 7.50 14 615.50 128 S. C. Blk. Min. W. & Brd. Rocks, 8. (J. & R. c. Red .......................... 4.00 7.75 15 ‘200 110 ed' . _ 0 Oil the second art 0f the B . Orpingtons. White sWyandottos ................. 4.25 8.25 lo 745.00 145 1mm latO together, and a little Chlld should lead D you 11 e 9 p JWhite (figingtonst ”8.1...8 ..... [lea-Eu}; ............ $.33 1353 ‘1’; {£08 Shlpment . ‘ - 1 “ ersey . ‘lan s, i. m urgs ........ . ‘. .. l .0 .them. And at last He came. But they “file Of 1491580“ VI' Heals and Mixed Chicks (Heavies) 1111);” accredited ........... 3.50 0.50 12 00.00 120 Order received Him not saves. That 1s, the blind man was; Mixed Chicks (light) not accredited .............. 3.00 5.50 10 50.00 100 d 4 . . . WOLF MATCHING a. museums co.. 43. 618301180110. 01110. to ay- “They were all looking for a king, helped 1n soul as well as 1n body. He To slay their foes and lift them high; believed on Jesus as well as bemg He came, a little baby thing. cured by Jesus. Many people are anx- That made a woman cry.” _ ions for the former. They want their Would He be received better now? rheumatism, their asthma, indigestion, Says Professor A. W. Taylor: “If all healed, but they are not so eager Jesus were to come again, we would about soul health. But note how HOt crucify. Himmour age is too Chris- Jesus associated physical and spiritual tian for that, but we would not accept disease. “Sin no more, lest a worse Proven under Practical Farm Tests that 1'1 ix Proflt'Lllle Him in our organized life. He could thing come upon thee.” Healing of -‘ _ OUR CHICKS ARE MlCH STATE ACCREDITED not be presxdent 01' senator OI‘ bishop the soul often effects the healing of fivery bfrclfd" passed by inspectors from Mich. State College. The Michigan Accreditation plan 01, Ch I‘C , l‘ . . , ) I _ ,. ' . .. - a one o t e strictest plans of accreditation in the U. 8. Our big free catalog describes our breed- _ U. h 8801‘th y In 0}“ h-{I ( l‘ nd‘ the b0_d~v' P115 “5'41 1118 are frequently ing methods. World famous blood lines blended. Tells how we give service equal tn any. and tIOHallsm, our ClaSS‘ConSCIOUS SEIfiSh‘ the chlldren Of Sin. better than many. Get our free catalog. it will help you make money. cesspour racial feelings of superiority The Good Shepherd strikes a re- SUPERIOR FARMS, INC- - BOX 359 ‘- ZEELAND, MICH we still have much of the thing against s .- .. _ ponslve chord everywhere. We are Wthh he protested. “'e would not cmcify Him, but we would not fellow- Zuééfifnsfiegiétillilzfésimfig’ 1:33; 13:: “kg-.Jkgggggnqc B A B Y C H I C K S STE]; 5111;; chm lthf’ 131:9 WE“ (tlhgreszwds Sunday and called his congregation a STOCK ALL BLOOD TESTED 1....Kimedyii’vi‘éi’. 115.311.52.12 ’0‘; 0f 1’11:- Some Of 1111 011111111 21°n11121112:.m21:1:r::.:11 11.101111111111111 "1 1111111- ”101111- 111 ly loved. They called him Woodbine ‘ . . ~ . rly use means more money for on. Every brought actmn agalnst hlm 1n courtl bind that produces hatching eggs for u: is BLOOD TESTED FOR WHITE DIARRHEA. This i; our Beo- Willie. He is a poet, and some of his lines sink deep. Superior Chicks'gave $5.00 worth of eggs per hen per year to Prof. Halden, of Whitehall, Mich. They are ready to do the same for you, because they are bred for high egg pro- duction. One of the most modern breeding plants and hatcheries in Mich. Get your chicks from :1 strain that has . 0nd year of blood testing. Our chicks are safe chicks and you can feel sure when on it) til t for slander. Th court demded in favor mung your money's worth. Let us send our circular with photos y W " m m or 0mm 11' h ‘0 _ 1‘ Of the plaintifis and ruled that it was prices—White Leghoms. Barred Rocks. R. I. Reds. White Wyaudotrea. ' 18 m rd birth. “I. in proper for the pastor to call his church Mu“ LN HATCHERY’ BOX 4’ MIL‘ ‘N’ MlCH' V" en Jesus came to G-olgotha they members sheep, but he should not call hanged Him on a tree, . . They drove great nails through hands tfiem p1gs. To be a 300d shepherd 13 B U Y I N S U R E D C H I C K S and feet, and made a Calvary. t e highest office any of us can fill. They crowned Him with a crown of A he herd 'n th S nd S h 1 1 Siiiigneoliiigs“ INSURED FOR 30 navs -- rues: uv: —- cnow -- pnoouc: . S p 1 e u ay C 00 C ass: Each breed on separate farm under special breeder E ~ords tually thm‘ns; red were 1115 wounds and in the school room in the home The @1219: Wh’zugofifigs made on customers' own grounds. Advantage to 'mgfius'gms :1 can: eep, ’ ' ORPINGTONS . you may become acquainted with this stock. For those were crude and. cruel days, shepherd as teacher, as father and umonms ahitcl? Dolévered iii: You guarantee: 130 ocrcccnt Pal-1.3. ‘ ‘ . . . ANCONAS a c ”‘9 993— Bree I: 890 ur GUI, 0080, no I. and human flesh was cheap. mother, as nelghbor, as c1t1zen, as mu“. arrow». BUFF m u. w you mm Chicks or Eggs this ”In Full descmptm cum en Jesus cam l; B. i h the Chrlsuan. It answers in the aflirma— LEGHORNC with reports from customer’s own farms. Wh e o 1rm ng am y simply passed Him by five the old. question, “Am I my broth- ST‘TE F“ “Rinslv: 33.833 A“ 0 N They never hurt a hair of Him, they 8'3 keeper 7" F only;l lat Him die; t d 1111 or men a grown more en er, a they would not give Him pain, SUNDAY Sfixggh 155880” FOR . Theyonly just passed down the street, - and left Him in the rain. Kalamazoo. Mlohlgen INTERNAT'IONAL BABY CHICK ASSOCIATION. f ACIWEDITED l-‘Al PLAY SAFE mama]... 1. .11.”... 11%.... . REVIEW. 4 _ M. s. P. 1. A. Chicks frFom basalt-1:?” figmci'ilih "managing" an ' . , n or c are. , um um Still Jesus cried, “Forgive them, for GOLDEN TEXT—These are written, 100% lecbudaim-y 011151111333. m e Postpaid prices 25 50 100 5:6 ”,9? know not what they 'do,” that ye may believe that Jesus is six-tam sf'oc' White Leghorns .............. . .................. 3:. 3%: 3:: 3g VANS“- rained “nigger raga mg; the Christ» the Song! 00%“; gig; im‘smm White M“; 0: mm”.'::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: a; 9.00 11 a: >-. ., . . . . e .&ve e M mmsuhfifllmdme. Bkncl ' D 31.“!!! . t f , , . ., . _ f“; a W y m l 11111101111111.» CATALOG. un‘fccorifimx‘a. occur. wipcooigmtfadficmm" nuns.” ohn ‘ 20: 31. "Sly y‘va'czrn:wvvm.:e-w— ., 1 .. « - x mama ,..,. ,_ _ ‘ -.....VM».“ 1, — wan. . rum... k 7.3, .4352“ '-” ”121%.. . (~wa , ' .horu. - “who Take No Rsk , _ 30Day3 Trial r. Honey book if not satisfied. ‘ ‘ ’thl Made of California Rod. ' wood, covered With alvn- nized iron,double w ls air 1 space between,bnilt to last for years; deep chick nurse . hot water heat, copper tanks. rder {ran this ad -— on tags rafts: hi eta —re vtorun. nay ac n glosseppfidd, gr write for FREE catalog. 140 Egg—$13.85: withflothterIroorIu.$IS.60 260 Egg—$23.50:withikthtorBrouIerJi’éité g—w'nzoocucka 13 a. . “OE“ ! ’ manhunso 1—“!!! 300 curd: c. 3 260 E" Loogmso'ocscr'c'mu Ind-2:60.75 5208 3"“ I MOI! co. Box 83 limo His. 1 IROIIBIJD INOIIB 3 95 Champion 3 § 13" none city 21 140 En Incubator 230 Eu warmers-irrcc-asec 1...... $11.35“ I£40- hick 53% 233453535331: __ o'ii'émi"mn”""mn'uu shim-$1535 ‘ 8| lnMnurmdlmdor—SIOJS 8 Immraldlmhr—SZG£O:' 140 230 to for Free book "Hltghlilez 'Fgcts." It. also no Low I tutors. Coal on Canopy I once“, u 0 magisrfiu no nl tun": Guaranteed. J imdnoh-n. Pres, ‘ Boll - a city Incubator Go. Box I. Raolno.Wls. “gs—“‘- Save$5 to s8—-I"actory Prices This hrooder raise; more and better chicks atlow- est cost. Stove is sturdy, safe, sir-tight, self- regulating—bestin world to hold fire. Burns soft ooal better than any other brooder. Also burns hard coal, wood. etc. Automatic regulator main- tains uniform heat night and day. Canopy spreads heat evenl over chicks. gives pure air. 500 an 1000 chick sizes. Backed .' by 8 years’ success. Guaranteed. Express paid E. of Rockies. Stovepipe outfit sent FREE \ with brooder. Lowest price. ‘ Write us TODAY. . , F. M. Bowers 8: Sons 1423 W. Wash. St. Indianapolis. Ind. POULTRY Barred Rocks & ' Reds Chicks from blood tested pure standard bred. Choice selected flocks. Second year of bloodiest for Bacil— lary W'hite Diarrhea. All IIOl'kSI culled and muted {or egg production. Write for prices. Krueper Poultry Farm & Hatchery MILAN, MICHIGAN. " CERTIFIED C HICKS From Mich. State Accredited 8took. Ego Line BIIII- neu Bred White Leghorn: Only. Our business in breeding butter Baby I‘hicks. As a. result, two of our flocks are Michigan State CERTIFIED. Our Super Mating contains direct blood lines of 304 and 306-033 champions. Males are from hens with 200 to 292-053 records. Many sires closeLv related to Tancred's 330— cc: hen. FREE Catalog tells all. Write for copy. I. PATER & SON. , . R. F. D. 4. Box M. Hudsonvnlle, Michigan. W hat Same M erry Cz'rc/err answer is, yes; and a very definite and complete yes. I cannot imag- ine what life would ,be to a grown per- son who has never had a. high school education, or its equivalent, such knowledge which is gained by other means than school, and which makes its possessor as well-read as a gradu- ate from high school. It seems to me that in education rests the solution to the problems of the nation, and most of all to farmers. In the past, one very seldom found a farmer with a high school education. Usually, they knew little more. than that which happened in their own dis- trict. Have they been satisfied? Are they satisfied? They are not. One of the great problems of farm life today is that of making the farm more at- tractive to the people so that they will be willing to remain on or go back to the farm. Each high school student is taught to cope with problems of all kinds. They are discussing in their clas'ses, questions which must be solved. But S HOULD we go to high school? My Here’s Proof that Violet Carlson Some- times Wears Knickers and Plays with Rex. without education what can they do? Without intelligent cooperation from the farmers themselves, who under— C H I X S. C. W. Leghorn; Only Tancred»English strain. Chicks hatched from our flocks from flocks produced by us but now owned by neighbors. mated with than the rest. Better than 200 catalog before buying. 5. Harkoma and Son, Holland, Mich. average at Michigan Contest last year. Send for descriptive .stand the situation better than anyone ielse, what can be done? The argument of some people is that, lit the young ~t'olk receive an education 1 . . . ielscwhere, and Wish to obtain it for lthomselvcsj and as Mr. Harriman ex- pressed it, it means the undoing of a good farmer. mbf: i’fi‘fig‘: T:,‘,“,,,,3.2 l they learn of the attractiveness of life The belief that ignorance of the PuIe " Bred Baby chicks masses is the safer course, is not the m For a MICH. STATE ACCREDITED White Leghorns, Anconas. Barred Rocks. Descriptive monarchy, it; circular gives full information about. our high egg bred lines. Tells why we can sell direct to you at job- bers prices. Box MICHIGAN Holland, M Poultry Farm Mich- MICH. STATE CERTIFIED CHICKS From Pedigroed. Blood-tested. Traonerted s. c. Whit. Loohorm. Every bird in our flock is Michigan sum CERTIFIED. a. step higher in the scale of good chicks than Accredited Stock. Write at once for your copy of the "Story of Sunrise Farm." Describes in data a big success with poultry. Copy FREE. Route 10 W. S. HANNAH 8: SON Grand Box M, SUNRISE FARM "mm”. able home. With this, of course, must otto of a democratic nation. might succeed, but for iAmcrica. never! To me it seems that the city has offered the better propo- ‘sition to the semi-skilled class of lab 'orers. Then it is not evident. that the rural districts must make a better offer? But. how can this be done? I Go to High School? T flint Aéout the Question ,. world to live? Who can say that we must deny an education to the young, people in order that he will not escape to the city? For these reasons we should go to high school.—-Melba Sut- ton. ' Now comes a. subject on which I have been wanting to tell about, “Should we go to High School?” Well, that’s what I kept asking myself when I was sixteen years old. I quit, and went to work, as I knew my parents needed my help. Now, the funniest part of the Whole situation is this, had I gone to high school I don’t believe I would have made any headway, be- cause my mind was always on some- thing big, as they say. ’ First of all, I thoroughly learned motion picture operator’s wow. I sue- ceeded in this, and have life easy. On the other hand, I have also‘al- most completed my experience on dif- ferent kinds of pipe organs. I mean, setting them up as they come from the factory, and repair work on dues already up. Both of 'these trades I have learned, and both are profes- sional work, nothing hard about either . one, just simply brain work, and lots of responsibility. These I would not have learned if I hadn’t quit school, because my lessons would have to be completed, and no one_ca.n go out and learn, I mean real learning, and keep good grades in school. I know lots of fellOws that “thought, "Well, we will show this boy what we knowwhen we are through with high school.” Well, the majority of them are working in shoe shops and other places where one has to labor. As the saying goes, “he who laughs last, laughs the best.” Gabriel F. Szalay. ' @DUR LETTER Burs Dear Uncle Frank: This is the first letter I have ever written to the Merry Circle, although I am a Circler. I think I ought to be ashamed of myself, don’t you I think it is getting pretty tiresome to write all the while on bobbed hair, rouge, powder, knickers, and how each boy or girl should act. I have bobbed hair and use powder, but very seldom rouge. I do not believe in using any of them to excess. Well, What do you Merry Circlers think of the Charleston dance? I hope you haVe a. better idea of it than my kid brother. He says it looks like some little two—year—old trying to imi- tate a clown in the circus. To me it seems a very good exercise. Of course, you should not overdo it, any more than any other exercise—Melvina Strong, Manchester, Mich. Yes, I think you ought to be asham- ed of yourself. Please be an active Circlcr after this. You agree regard- ing the stopping of the bobbed hair, etc, questions, but you start on the Charleston. Is that any better? And now we’ll see what happens to it. Dear Uncle Frank: I have not seen any letters from this part of the state, so I thought I would write to let you know someone lived here. I think I will express my opinion on knickers, bobbed hair, smoking, etc., What Rabbi Wise Says as it is the popular subject. For me, I say, let the girls use powder and' rouge, if itwill ,make them any pret- tier, as I like them to be as pretty as they can. I do not think it is right or decent to smoke, but I do think it is all right for the girls to bob their hair and wear knickers and short dresses, as I would not have long hair or wear dresses of any kind. I think they are too troublesome. Some of the boys and girls should come up here to live, as the boys and - girls here are as good as they Can possibly be. (Excepting me, I’m a bad one).-—Hawkshaw the Detective. I can’t determine whether you sign- ed your name as Hawkshaw, the De- tective, or Hawkshaw, the Detective. But you are too level-headed for the latter. Your opinions are 0. K. Dear Uncle Frank: Well, I’ve tried in your contest again for ~the fifth or sixth time; probably- won’t be lucky this time, but heré it comes. Do you think the boys should have a grudge against the girls? I don’t, but they have They’re not all as perfect as they might be. Well, I'll stop jabbering for once. Hoping to see my letter in print—Virginia Rob- erts, R. 1, North‘Adams, Mich. ' I don’t think the boys have any grudge against the girls; they just pretend to have one. I admire your persistency in making out the contests. A Few Survey; Suggestion; to Boyr HEN I am asked by boys or young men to give them rules for success, I have only one answer to make. No man can do anything worth men. And yet, a man must not falter in his faith in humankind, which, after all, is the best thing we know, and will grow better only in the measure 1‘, 5 i1 believe that with a high school educa- tion one could enjoy life in the country as much as in the city if he had a few our better flocks and chicks, and how you can make luxuries Such as literature conven- ient. means of travel, and a comfort- be added a natural love of nature, BUS uualilv class A GHIGKS spouted stock ; Assorted Chicks 101-. with order. before chicks are shipped. Also C. 0. D Bank references. 100% live delivery Patalogue tree Postpoi. m: nos HATOHEBY. n. 2-M. Iceland, Mich. the highest profits. Leading. Varieties Michigan State Accredited Chicks and Pullets. pure umber of the I. B. (‘._ A. . It FARMS. Dent. M. R. 2. Iceland- Mich, BLOOD TESTED BABY CHICKS From Michigan Accredited and State-In- S. C. EnglishflWhite and Brown Leghorns 12c; Shoppe ‘s Anconas - 13c: Barred .IIIX‘kS and R. I. Reds 140; have gOOd lnana‘gement’ AS. 11] the No money down factory, the person who receives the Pay full amount ten days But; to have these luxuries, we must highest wages is the manager; so in ' agriculture, the best manager receives the factory is given the position of manager? vThe most highly skilled. they may raise their standards of liv- ing to the equal of people whorlive in that have been carefully culled and selected for qud- (the city. , andheuy IWIDI. FIOPIIS "III“! VIII) high-clan (After this IS done, Who say than ‘11, male birds. B. 1’. Books, R. l. Red-rand White Lee-- mann— Ichlnn.‘ Write for, prices. 100% live deliver! ARLETON ”ATQHIRY. Carleton. M t the farm is not the‘b‘est place in the What, person in. bred, circular tree. Liberal discount. on early orders. Then’ Skfll’ 01‘ education, muSt be giv- FAIRVIEW HATCHERV on our future- farmers, m~ order that while who does not believe in him- self, in his fellow-men, in his job, in God. First of all, a. man must believe in his power of doing things. He may disappoint himself. He may at times sternly disapprove of himself, but he must go on and have faith that he» can and ought to do the thing he half afraid to undertake to do. has set. out to do. A m,” {n “S t in God, God the Father, God the friend have falth 131 his of man, God who loves us, by putting fellow-men, If he it into our hearts to respect ourselves, ’5 to succeed in to love one another, to believe in the any worth while work which is given us to do, and to sense. The great- look up to Him as the all-wise, merci- esit 0? “1.91.1 are ful. loving Helper. Refuge, Friend.— they who t “1.5" ‘Stephen S. Wise. . . . little man meanly angrogiiéiogele’fé’gf gloqnlfigntflgggg distrusts his fellow-man. ‘ Of course, , race inrAmerioo. today, is Babb 1 t6 . at times, one meets with disappoint— T 30334 -’ » 7 meet as? ;.s1.isi.lly6.i9n 11.1 4%an With-'- in which we trust. it. And a. man must believe in his wogk, if he is to do anything in the world. “Chuck” your job, but don’t loaf at it, and don’t think all the time of the difficulties of the job. All jobs are difficult. Think of the challenge of it, claim the joy of doing what other men Dr, Stephen Wiser w other men]. The say cannot be done, what you may be And, over and above all, have faith ens. “Wise, otN .ho‘ “' ‘d-v' - 3‘.» White " Diarrhea Splendid-Success of Mrs. Ethel Rhoades‘ in Preventing White Dia/rrhea ,, Mrs. Rhoades' letter will no doubt be of utmost interest to poultry raisers who have had serious losses from White Diarrhea. We will let Mrs. Rhoades tell it in her own words: “Dear Sir: I see reports of so many los- ing their little chicks with White Diarrhea, so thought I would tell my experience. My first incubator chicks when but a few days old, began to die by the dozens with White Diarrhea. I tried different remedies and was about discouraged with the chicken business. Finally, I sent to the Walker Remedy Co., Dept. 508, Waterloo. 1a., for a $1.00 box of their Walko White Diarrhea Remedy. It’s just the only thing for this terrible disease. We raised 700 thrifty, healthy chicks and never lost a single chick after the first dose.”—-Mrs. Ethel Rhoades, Shenandoah, Iowa. Cause of White Diarrhea White Diarrhea (Coccidiosis) is caused by a protozoal organism of microscopic size which multiplies with great rapidity in the intestines of diseased birds and enormous numbers are discharged with the droppings. Readers are warned to beware of White Diarrhea. Don’ t wait until it kills half your chicks. Take the “stitch in time, that saves nine." Remember, there is scarcely a hatch without some infected chicks. Don’tlet these few infect your entire flock. Prevent it. Give Walko in all drinking water for the first two weeks and you won’t lose one chick where you lost hundreds before. These letters prove it: Never Lost a Single Chick Mrs. L. L. Tarn, Burnetts Creek, Ind., writes: “I have lost my share of chicks from White Diarrhea. Finally I sent for two packages of Walko. I raised over 500 chicks and I never lost a single chick from White Diarrhea. Walko not only prevents White Diarrhea, but it gives the chicks strength and vigor; they develop quicker and feather earlier. ” Never Lost One After First Dose Mrs. C. M. Bradshaw writes: “I used to lose a great many chicks from White Diar- rhea. tried many remedies and was about discouraged. As a last resort I sent to the Walker Remedy Co., Dept. 508, Waterloo, Iowa, for their Walko White Diarrhea Remedy. I used two 50c packages, raised 300 White Wyandottes and never lost one or had one sick after giving the medicine and my chickens are larger and healthier than ever before. I have found this com- pany thoroughly reliable and always get the remedy by return mai ”—Mrs. C. M. Bradshaw, Beaconsfield, Iowa. You Run No Risk ‘Ne will send Walko White Diarrhea Remedy entirely at our risk —- postage prepaid—so you can. see for yourself what a wonder-working remedy it is for White Diarrhea in baby chicks. So you can prove -—as thousands have proven—that it will stop your losses and double, treble even quadruple your profits. Send 50cfor package of Walko (or $1.00 for extra large box)— give it in all drinking water and watch re- sults. You’ll find you won’t lose one chick where you lost dozens before. It’s a posi- tive fact. You run no risk. We guarantee to refund your money promptly if you don’t find it the greatest little chick saver you ever used. The Leavitt & Johnson National Bank, the oldest and strongest bank in ' Waterloo, Iowa, stands back of our guar- antee. —-—-———--————-'J—-—"I-_u- ‘VALKER REMEDY C0.. Dept. 508. Waterloo. Iowa. Send me the ( ) 50c regular size (or ( ) $1 economical large size) package of Walko White Diarrhea Remedy to try at your risk. Send it on your positive guarantee to promptly refund my money if not satisfied in every way. lam en- closing 50c (or $1..00) (P. 0. money order. check or currency acceptable.) Name Town ' .' nubmuqepenocmmn-ocun ‘- F. De non-uni... [inflating sine ack ” M {we :53 7'. elite, TASWTESBKAE CONTEST. HIS contest is just a little differ. ' ent than others we have had. I mixed the letters of two words known by M. C.’s. Here is the order in which I picked them up: TASVVTE ESBKAE If you get tthe letters straightened out to make the two words, write the words on a sheet 01' paper, with your name and address in the upper left- hand corner. If you are now a Merry Circler, put M. C. after your name. \Vrite nothing else 011 that sheet. Put your letters on separate sheets. All the correct answers will be mix- ed, as the. letters 01' these words Were, and the first 11-11 picked out will get prizes; the first IWU, pencil boxes; the next three, dictionaries; the next five, handsome poc ‘tet pencils All who'gct comect solutions to this contest, and art not M. Cs, will be sent M. C. but— tons and membership cards. Send your papers to Uncle Frank, Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Michigan, before April 2, 11's the contest close-s then. SHOULD WE GO TO HIGH SCHOOL? ‘ This is my last year in the Char- lotte High School. As time goes by, I realize much more fully the import ancc of a high school education. My 1nswcr to that question is very de- cidedly yes. “hen I obtained my eighth grade diploma, I thought I knew a whole 101:. AS I look back now, I realize that my knowledge stood at naught. My high school education has enabled me to appreciate articles and books which I choose to read. It has stimulated my interest in affairs of the nation and world, which before were absolutely blank. But this it not all. The 911111" Name of meeting all kinds 01' people. is no little item in one’s education. A high school Course serves to open one’s eyes 10 the vast store of knowledge to be gained. It helps (us the most pop— ular definition of education is) to make one into the right kind of citizen~ one that can enjoy the advantages around him, make others happy, and do his share in running the 'govern- ment efficiently and well. As Mr. Harriman stated in his let- ter, the question whether he was rob- bing the world of a good farmer, I would like to say a. few things about that. We must take into considera~ tion that all high school students do not leave the farm. In his case, I thing he has no reason to regret his choice. “he has the most influence upon the younger generation, the teacher 01' the farmer? The work of the teacher and the school is among the greatest. It helps more than any other institution to shape young lives and direct them ll; the way that they should go. The Larger per cent of our ideas are gathered in the school room. Are we going to help raise society and civilization to a higher plane, or more: 1y provide food for the present popu- lace? It is our right to choose. Let us do so.—Ile1'nice M. Ball. LETTER FROM CHILDREN'S HOME. Dear Friends: I was born 'with club feet. I have had three operations and I am much better. I came to the Children’s Hos- pital last August. I am in a wheel chair now I live in Lapeer. I like it hc1e very much, because everything is done that could be to make us happy ~—Mc1ry' Mabee. CONTEST JOKES. Disillusloned. Irate Parent: —~“Sir, why did you kiss my daughter last night in that dark corner?” Flaming Youth:—-“Now that I’ve seen her in the light, I sort: of wonder myself.” . Clothing Sickness. “Say, Bosco, I heard you were sick.” 2 “Yes. I was. I had the new disease called the ‘clothing sickness'." “mg: G A N4 F A R M E R- “What on earth is that ?” “Well, I had a coat on my tongue, and my breath came in short pants.” Followed Instructions. A little boy had returned home after having been out for dinner, and his mother said: “I trust that, when it came to cxt1a helpings, you had man- ners enough to say ‘No’.’ / “Yes, 111011191 Isaid 1‘10 several times”, "You did?” exclaimed his mother, proudly. “Yes. Mrs. Stout kept asking me if I had enough.” Didn't Suit Her. Old Lady'2w“\\'hy, I wouldn‘t. think of having this room. I ain’t going 10 pay my good money 101' a box like this, and I simply won’t, ha Vt‘ 21 folding bed—a” Belll1op:--“(lo on in, lady. This ain’t your room, it’s the elevator.” AN ANSWERING RHYME. To master Reginald Robinson 1 write this answering 1'in1c: (Though to tell the boys of all their . faults, I fear I have not time). They appear in their boll-shaped trous- (41's, They powder and 50111311 their checks, _ They wear them checkerboard sweat- crs-~ And think they are regular shicks! From my heart, I give them jo_\‘~« But I’m glad l'm not a boy! CONTEST WINNERS. DON’T know 1vl1etln'1' boys like to work easy contests, but. some-how they were lucky this 111111: in being picked as winners. 1 have not had time to find out il"there chre more boys than girls entered, or not. there were, the boys. The mixed sentence was, 11’ I’ll say "11111-1x chm-1's" 1'01" “He who . 19—445 chooses snoozes loses.” It was in Hy Syckle's article on page four. The ten lucky enough to be picked out of a big pile of contest pape'rs Pencil Boxes. Linda Gaeth, Unionville, Mich. )arl Stallard, R. 2, East Jordan. Mich. Dictionaries. Earl S. Bowen, R. 5, Lapeer, Mich. Mervial Myers, Bear Lake, Mich. Kenneth \Volverton, Vickeryville, Mich. Pencils. ' Robert Huber, R. 3. Stur‘,gis Mich. Harold M91913}: 1, By,ron Mich Robert" Duncan. R. 1; Spratt, Mich. Vondola Cox, R .1, Gladwin, Mich. Melvin Glazier, Vanderbilt, Mich. THE MERRY CIRCLE FUND. IVI’I‘E :1 few added their mite to the fund recently. This is making it grow, but i wish that each Mer- 1'5' Circle-1' would send in a nickle, as then we truly could say that it was a Merry (‘irclw 1111111, instead of a fund made up of contribmions from a com- paratively I‘m-w Merry Circlcrs. Contributions have been received from 11114 following from March 13 to 111‘ inclusive: M. \'., Mary Fox, Albert Faber, Jr., Olga Trump, Aletha Ferguson. AliCe Aldrich. “Dolly Dimples,” Florence McCarthy, lilgin Colt-rick, Virgil Low,- Mai'ian Tompkins. Melvu Follett, Mary Hinckncy, A1111 ‘Wl'ona. Gladys Milton, Marjorie II. 01111), chzt MCMulleu, Earl S. Bowers. Rzetta Ryan, Mabel 14311111011. Florence Elarton. Glen Blar- 1011, Bt‘il] Monroe, Matclda Hunter- ljol'a Ruimz-l, 1’3111'istinc Koscielniak, Elizabeth Baldwin. Jennie I-lu-izenger, Joanna lint-101's, Marion Roelofs, Irene Gibson, Edna. (lob, Kinnard Schaibly. Gertrude Kramer, llc1'b1-1't Rummell, 1'}. Naomi Sheldon, Marie VanBovon, 0111115 Mcl‘rirr, Flow-11cc Davis, Deile licdcrscn, Louis Smdcr, Mrs. F. Cole- Dwight, Robut and Rev Taylor. Jean 1-119 Huizcnga Reginald Robinson Mystery (ill‘l. Ella R. Ross. H ABY CHICKS FROM TRAPNESTED production . B and. standard bred Barred l’oc ks. “Tine for from circular. GILT-EDGE BARRED ROCK FARM. Goblet. Mich. Reliable Chicks Make Reliable Layers THEY BR?” INSPECTION ¢W75m '. .'. III, J Ii I . lulunmfiliz Barron White Leghorns Anconas - White Wyandottes ALI. FLOCKS MICH. STATE ACCREDITED This year's matings Include Ist oen production clan. “'hite I.e11 111111 “11411111 Mi 1111;.111 State Fair lst. Peru l‘rmlm-tlon t-l;1~~ 111111114 :11111 1>t and 2d was I’m- duvtlon ('Ium Whl'u \l'yunduttr-s at Holland. (Your 1111111111 12111 (‘aro in \‘111~~1io11 1.1111111; 1.1 «ling and the intro (:1111111111 of I11. 11 1111101111 111's 11mm othtr high record smelt have 11121411: pmuhle this ywr the line-st breeding stock Wt' have (4111' 111.111 and Produce 111m l’mlih. Send now for FREE Copy. (‘ihz'ks live. La.) our 1926 “1- 111011 Catalog. RELIABLE POULTRY FARMS & HATCHERY, R. 1, Box 42 ZEELAND, MICHI 1,0,00000 BABIUN’S QUALITY BHIBKS 36 VARIETIES.F01' 10211. Bro (up 01 Highest egg producing strains in all leading varieties. 100% Live Dcliverey Guaranucd.1’ostpaid pnccs 50 100 500 1000 English Vl'hlto & S. & 11.1'. Brown 111 ghoms ............ . ..... $3.75 87. 00 $13 $62 $120 Buff and Black Lolzllorn~ ............................. .. ..... 3.75 7.00 1’ 62 120 Barred 8: \Vhito Rocks, It. I. llrds' ......................... 4.25 8.00 15 72 140 Black Minorczls, )Iottlr-d A111'11111:1 .......................... 4.25 800 15 72 140 \Vhito “’y‘zuldoltcs, Bufl’ Rocks .............................. 4.50 8.75 17 82 169 Mixed, all Heavies. $12 1)(’I‘ .1011. 1511-111. 11.1111 $10 1"“! 10-) 11111111111115, \V‘ 11111 I'z-kms.Wl1ibo & Fawn ltunnurs, 25. $7.50; 50, 31.7; 11111, 3310. Please remember Quality goes ahead of 111'11-1'. 1'111141111-1' thi> wit-'11 '1111 111.1'1'}011r 11111112311 (‘ 0.1).01'der11 11o “T111111 In ordu'lng Irom will shipped. 10% will book your order. BANK REFERENCES. 1011 «411111111 1111 dire-rt. CHICKS hatched from TRAPNESTED LAYERS, l‘w 1-1-1' (‘211111 l11;'l1o1 111111 z‘vbon: pricfl. CHICKS 11111111011 from BLUE RIBBON PENS, 51' 1-1-1' l'ltit'k higher. Wrm- at 0114' 10,1121). BABION'S FRUIT AND POULTRY FARMS, FLINT. MICHIGAN. It will pay V011 1.0 imcstirmte one of \Il1l1igr:’111.< 01111 ~t 111111 l)1\'i’ hut; 1111114 11111115. 11 Vlm's' l'xlxnr-Iltntc. ll'wr} chick 1111111111 1111111 \ll(‘( 11-41 1'1111'1-11. 11141 1'.1n:.1 1.111-1111'4 1 1'1'1111 11.155141 l)_\ in 1111-1411:»: from Michiunn Slum (tolled. Almylum “gig-mm,“ :11 tho ll‘lIUlS (11 old 1"115101111h Ilt‘t'PSsltalNl 1111-1111411; 11111'1c-111Wiv4, S.C. White Leghorns (Large Type English) S.C.R.l. Reds Anconas, (Spec1al Mated Amenca) Barred Rocks, . SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buv your Mn-higan Stale Acc-nditul 11111114 oi :111 01111" '-Ii:1'111 (111. 0111' square d1~al111g.100% liVo dkllV1“1\'.11r1';111111 1'1'11'-'11n “in. {111 04111111141141 11putation for \'-11111-l111 11‘1'10. 1111:1111; Intoru plating your order. VAN APPLEDORN BROS. HOLLAND HATCHERY & POULTRY FARM, R. m, HOLLAND, IIIICII. ORDER YOUR BABY CHICKS now _' We are able to promptly 1111 your orders for chicks from high 1-145: ruord 21nd 11111-1 hull flak.“ 0“ chicks are strong. healthy and vigorous, him-11ml 1'1‘11111 free-runn- hens. j'l-u'l‘e mm (”41“,. (11,,“ from this ad. and save time, or get our free Catalog. 100% Live Delivery Guarantt-ul Prepaid Parcel Post, for 2.7 m - 1110 500 1000 White and Brown 'chhorns ................................... $3.50 in 7"; $13.00 $02.50 $120 Black and Buff Imghorns .................................... ‘: 75 . .25 14.00 ...... . . . , Barred & \Vhite Rocks, lli'dz'. liltu-k 3111111114111 ................. 4. (HI ' 71 15.00 72.50 140 White & Silver Wyandottcs, Buff llrpingtons .................. 125 8271 10.00 77 50 150 [ersey Blat-lt_Gi11.11ts ......................................... 7.111) 1:..(111 ' IIIII LANTZ HATGHERY. Box I. TIFFIN. OHIO. Established 4906. BARRON - TANCRED W. LEGHOKNS EXCLUSIVELY. STATE ACCREDITED FLOCKS AND HATCHERY. Some malt-s with r0134 ' ords up to 295 eggs per \1-11r.lontt-st record 1101114 Podium-ed '1‘2111111411 ‘11 11144 GRADE A. 1925. 25, $4. 50: 50, $8. 50: culled by Experts for hczuy 25. $3.:75 50, 57: After May 30th. 20 less. , . Postpaid. First State HA! HA! LOOK! bred varieties. Hatching eggs. 26 LYON 51'. mo, $l3: 500. $52.50: 1005", Bank. STAR HATCHERY, L. Tinholt, Prop. BUY OUR BIG HUSKY, MICHIGAN ACCREDITED CHICKS. CAN SHIP IMMEDIATELY Every breeder approved of by state experts. Free circular and big discount before buying elsewhere BECKMAN HATCHERY DEPT. 1. Chicks from flocks mated to 1’. dde ’I‘ammtl «01M rel~ slrtd from 81.1111 demonstration flock I00. SIG: 500, $75. (-1111 production, GRADE B. (11111.1- from good Utility flocks mated with ('(N'lierl‘ls of State demonstration flock. l000. 5120. After April 15111.11: per Chick less L'lVe Dilivcrv Guaranteed. Free C (Haul 8011 D, HOLLAND. MICHIGAN. Buy the best at the lowest price. 14 pure- GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. qr» air, :.-r<2-.aq‘rm:vp: 1' 't"*“-€x:;-_‘. .~ , 7‘ . r “Leaalgzzagvr armada...“ ‘ x.rmkfiai-flsmiffi.l¥7m:~< 12133.?” r. .. some rim" '- l’m buying some more of that new Red Strand Fence! More and more fence buyers are tum- ing to this new RED STRAND.They have learned that this patented Cop- per Bearing, “Galvannealed” fence far outlasts the ordinary kind—and it costs much less in the long run. Made of coppepbem'ing steel—it resists rust clear to the core. Then the patented “Galvannealed” process applies from 2 to 3 times more zinc coating than the ordinary galvanizing method. That’s why this new RED STRAND gives many years of extra serwce. Ga hfifiealed Square Deal Fence Then there are these big features: Knot that is guaranteed not to slip; tull gauge wires; stiff picket-like stay wires require .fewer posts; well crimped line wires retain their tension, etc. Look for the Red Strand— then buy it, you'll never'have regrets. FREE to Land Owners (1) Red Strand fence catalog. (2) "Official Proof of Tests”-—shows reports on fence tests conducted by noted authorities. (3) Ropp’s Calculator. All sent FREE. KEYSTONE STEEL & WIRE CO. 4957 Industrial St. Peoria.llunolsJ DON ’T WEAR A TRUSS MORE THAN DOUBLES AVERAGE BUTTER PRODUCTION. HE fiscal year for the Belding— Io-nia Cow Testing Association has just been completed and the report of Jens P. Hansen, tester of the associa- tion for the past two years, show some very interesting facts. There were 343 cows on test in the association this year which average 349.3 pounds of butter—fat each. This is more than twice the average yield of all cows in Michigan, which is 160 pounds. However, the most interest- ing fact is that this association last year had an awai‘age cl? 3 7.5 pounds of butter-fat per cow. This is an in- crease of thirty-two pounds of fat per cow, due to the elimination of the What Contributes Mare to the Comfort BE COMFORTABLE— Wear the Brooks Appliance. the modern Scientific invention which .mves rupture sufferers immediate 'rellef. It. has no obnoxious springs or pads. Automatic Air Cushions bind and draw together the broken parts. No salve: or plasters. Dur- able, Cheap. Sent on trial to prove My. c,¢.mk. its worth. Bz-wnm of imitations. Look for trade-mark bearing portrait and aim of C. E. Brooke which appears on mery Appliance. None other genuine. hull information and booklet. sent free in plain. svalrd envelope. BROOKS APPLIANCE 00.. 3230 State St, Marshall. Mich. poorer cows, and better dairy prac- tices. At prices current for the year this means an increased income of $14 per cow over the first year. Another interesting comparison is the returns on fwd investments. In 1924 the members received $2.03 for each dollar spent for feed, While in ]925 the returns jumped to $2.45 for N E W‘l' O N ' S : > or, Worms. . Most tor cont. Two t‘nns satisfactory for Helves or money back. $1.28 per can. Dealers or by mail. Tho Newton Romody Co. Tolodo. 0M0. ." \ ~§ u AShoe Boil,Capped Hock. or Bursitis AB SORBINE will reduce them and leave no blemishes. 79AM MARK mm s m on Stops lameness promptly. Does not blis- ter 01' remove the hair, and horse can be worked. $2. 50 abottle delivered. Books n free. ABSORBINE. 111.. (or mankind. the authentic finlmcnt for Bells. Bruises. Saree. Swellinzo. Varicone Veim. Allan Pain and Indzmmadon. Price 81.25 a bottle ll drug- or delivered. Will tell you more if you wrilc. W. F. YOUNG,UNC., 468 [man 81., Springfield, Mass. Don’t Pay for 4 Months 80 that you may see and use the one creamsepa- rater With the Single bearing suspended self- balancmg bowl. we Will send an imported Bel- 'um Melotte Cream arator, any model, direct to months. on m have a 80Day Free Trio to con- vince yourself. Write for FREE 300K! Write today for new Malone oats] containing full de- ocrl on of this w . and our b separator im‘nn H.B.BABSON..U.8.UE. gigs. C , Hooves, Coughl. Gondltlol- ' each dollar spent for feed, or an in- 'crcaso of forty-two cents. The highest herd for the year in ibutter-t‘at production was the pure- ibred Jersey herd of N. A. Andres. g'l‘heir test was 5.36 per cent butter-fat, {and yielded 439.6 pounds of butter-fat fpor cow. Th.x highest entire herd in milk production was the Michigan Re- formatory. A herd of forty-five COWS iwhich gave 12,847 pounds of milk each, lone cow giving 19,873 pounds of milk. ; The highest, individual cow in but- iter-fat production was a seven-year-old lgrade Holstein owned by the Ionia. State Hospital. She. gave 629.9 pounds of butter-fat, and returned $3.95 for each dollar’s worth of feed consumed. PIG DRESSES 332 POUNDS AT EIGHT MONTHS, SAVJ an item in the Michigan Farmer, written by a Gladwin county farmer, stating that he had some Duroc pigs that weighed 330 pounds at the age of eight and a half months. He stated that he would like to hear from any farmer who had bet- ter pigs. This is the reason I am writ— ing. I raised a Chester White pig which, at eight months old, dressed 332 pounds. 1 do not know what this pig would have weighed alive; but the above is the weight when dressed—— M. J. Herbert, Shiawassee County. WHAT DOES YOUR HARNESS COST? N a government survey taken to de- termine the costof keeping farm as four and one-half per cent 'of the total, which included feed and bedding, i-oned Straw Stack? horses, harness costs were reported chores, depreciation, interest, stabling, shoeing and miscellaneous. A deduc- tion was made for the value of the manure. _ When you consider that in every $100 total expense in keeping a. horse, $4.50 is spent for harness, it’s an item worth some attention. Economizing in harness may be ac- complished in several ways. (1) Buy- ing a harness that is made of good leather. (2) .A harness that is well constructed as to stitching, quality of thread used in the sewing, quality of hardware. (3) Buying a style of har- ness that is suited to your particular work, and heavy enough to stand your hardest job without strain. (4) Keep- ing harness in a. dry place, preferably of the Animals than a Good Old-fash- enclosed from stable fumes. (5) Oc- casional washing and oiling. (6) \Vhen repairs are necessary, make them promptly and do a good job. Once you have purchased a good harness, the main thing is to take good care "(if it. When the oil dries out of a harness, and the rain and dust: penetrate the leather, it will quickly deteriorate. investigation shows that there is a wide degree of difference in the number of years service that farm- ers get from harness. This can de« pend on the quality of harness,“ the amount and kind of work done, and the care given the harness. If you can make a harness last twice as long by taking good care of it, sim- ple arithmetic tells us that your har- ness costs will be cut in half. You should remember also, that it is not only the cost 01‘ the harness and re-\ pairs, but the time lost when making repairs, that counts. When a harness gets too bad, it’s cheaper to buy new harness than to make frequent and costly repairs, run the risk of an acci- dent, or, delays during a rush season, when “time is money.”——C. W. L. SYMPTOMS OF HEATJN GOATS. How may one tell when a goat comes in heat?—-G. 3W. C. The symptoms in goats are not so pronounced as in most other animals. There is noticed a period of uneasi- ness, when they will bleat more than usual, and will attempt to wander off in search of a ram. The vulva. and vagina are slightly swollen, and may show a slight mucous discharge From January 1, 1.920, to January 1, 1926, the number of cattle in the Unit? ed States decreased about nine mil- lion head. ‘ Farm wages were ”higher in 1925 than in any year since 1920, and were three times as high as they were at the close of the Civil War, according Full Pails demand health in ’ Udder and Tents / When you finish the milking with a disap- pointment that comes with the poorly-filled pail—be sure the trouble is not right under your very eyes. . . Remember this-cows are nervouswendtive ani- mals. The slightest discomfort of the udder or team is extra annoying during milking. The milk is held back—lost to you as surely as it the oowlocked the ability to produce. , F i ht udder troubles constantly. fightthem the way I e bestdair enin the country now (lo—«vi their can of Bag aim, the great healing ointment. Bag Balm is a rapid antiseptic healer of all sores or hurts, the smacked teaminllammation ol theuda der, cake bag. bunches, cow pox etc. It is clean and pleasant to nor-cannot taint t e milk. For any animal sore or skin trouble BaiBalm is sure reliel. Be sure to keep Bag Balm on and and use it liber- ally to keep your cows comlonoble. Big 10oounce package 6°C at feed dealers, general stores or drug- gists. [your dealer is not supplied ordetdirect from us. We pay postage. Booklet. ‘ Dairy Wrinkles" on request. DAIRY ASSOCIATION CO., Inc. pm 0), Lyndonville. Vt- o O O C M is D [L E5 ‘1' KOW —— KAR Ez.‘ $ 66w N” ONE YEAR TO pAY Brings you any olze New Bu . 0mm Separator direct from factory. aehlno coma its own cost and more before you pay. We quote Lowe-t Price- and porn manta In low on ONLY $3.50 PER MONTH No interact-No extras. Ever mania-am; nntoed a lifetime against acts in and working!)- 9. . on ’ . .‘ 30 2oz; FREE Trial our 3‘11“.“NW“ 200.000 in use. Eldest to clan and turn. Write or 0:: 1" today (22’) an: fih-nfiflm "% II. uEw Low PRICE °' W... in Farm Poultry and“ .gfivnc ”(gates o Box-bod lro and “Y" 80:0,! Pasta, (heaviest, strongest mode. Buymwnllo rrleoo on down. Promp chi ant. Sot- shctton guaranteed. WI AV “I! WEIGHT. “1 uvod $49.00," soy: Walter Pierce, Friendship. Indiana. You too, can save. Don’t doloyflrrlte wan} to: our new FREE catalog and latest low prices. KITSILMAN BROS” Box no I move. INDIANA you ALI. ABOUT THE new .W JENNEY cry corn overeat foxb' rotis- \ in 1926 aboul immediatelyinlvgertignto \ the New Jonney Silo-Filler-Huoker-Shredo der. An engineering mast ieceathreo machines in one. Nothing like it Here's what it does: hush corn “clean a thud job; clips the care from the stalk whether they're green or ripe. wet or dry; lifts them into the crib; cuts and shreds the stalks; fills the silo; mm the silage. Gel All The Foch! _ TheNowJenney councillor. than one of theamchinoo itrephoesand it double. “meormww Ins-em 5K was rites to department of agriculture reportaq ,r , yourcqrn rofitn, [Yr-in - .‘5‘é? Witt . A '; j m m— ”Aw-4 j “ML _ 5‘ . . . . breed ‘ pd mun. with q ty. Montserrat; r. J. WILBER. cm. Mich. ’ um m for-sale. melee. can". and w Gotten :hoee dun: hue records of 19.460.“ milk. 909.05 Int. 311d 15.109.10.1nllk. 778.80 let. T. V. HICKS. II. I. Battll .Orook. Mich. Dairy Heifer Calves. Practically Guernsey Pure-bred, 8 week We ship C. 0. D. Write L. Terwllllqer. Wauwatoua. WIs. Some real bargain: In reg- cucl‘flseys labored cows and heifers. one vans bull. «W. W. Burdlek. WIIIInmIton. Mloh. ”SIM“ mmselh and heifer calves. WAL- NUT vIIILI. FARM. Milford, Mich. FOR practically ,pure‘bred GUERNSEY or HOL- _ STEIN calves, from heavy, rich milkers. write eocgwooo DAIRY FARMS, Whitewater. was. FOR SALE aflsfifn fi‘fimedooaml’. £93355 0. r. A. records. E. 5. PRICE, Fremont. Mich. CLARK’S HOLSTEIN . CLASSIC April 6-7-8-9 500 Selected Registered Holsteins 250 will be sold at Fond du Lac, Wis, April 6-7. 250 will be sold at West Salem, Wis., ‘April 8-9. THE GREATEST HOLSTEIN SALE OF ALL TIME Never before in the history of the breed has there been so great an array of top notch Hol- stelns as are now consigned to Clark's Holstein Classic. They represent the best from the leading Holstein herds of North America. ' Send for folder giving complete details on this (red! sale. _ ~ Write to JAMES" R. CARVER MADISON, WISCONSIN. In Chargeof Fulfill-city and Sales Correspondence. 5 old. $20 each.‘ May Rose brveding—bull’ e HE first ~test for tuberculosis has been completed in St. Joseph county, and the first test iswell along toward completion in Branch, Allegan and Berrien counties. The second test of Monroe is under way. and the drive is on in Genesee. The first test has been started in Newaygo, Cass and Van Buren. The final retest of infect- ed herds is under way in Wayne and‘ Clinton, and infected herd retests are being made in Delta preparatory to the last complete test of the county, which will be made the coming sum- mer. SOME MORE 'BIG PIGS. AVING read the stories of big pigs, running in the Michigan Farmer, I wish to tell my experience. Two years ago I raised eight Durocs, which I dressed for market at the age of eight months. These. pigs averaged 294% pounds, dressed. Ono dressed 324 pouhds. Yes. and I received ten cents per young for the bunch—D. C. Haley, Hillsdale County. Veterinary. % llllllflllflllliflflflfllflflllfllfllllliumlmmflflllflIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE CONDUCTED BY DR. S. BURROWS. Ailing Pigs.-—-I have a litter of seven pigs that were perfectly normal, thrif- ty pigs until about six weeks old, when four of them began to develop humps and have grown steadily worse, until now two have gone down. Have been told it was kidney worms. Can you give the cause of this. and is there a remedy? H. L. W., Charlotte, Mich.— The condition you speak of is quite common during the winter and early spring. It is frequently called a de- , ficiency disease, since it is caused by feeding rations deficient in certain A Son of Echo Sylvia King Mode Born June 18, 1925. A very good calf. soon ready for light ser- vice. His sire. a 3ll—lb. grandson of May Echo Sylvia. already has 65 A. R. 0. daugh— ters. including 15 from 25 to 32.33 lbs. but- ter in 7 days at two to four years of ago. His dam is a. 22-11). Jr. 3-yr.~old daughter of n. 30.9-lb. cow with a. record of 806 lbs. but.- tcr and 18,071 lbs. milk in 305 days. Send for pedigree of Tag No. 606. m Bureau of ““3"” Animal Industry Dept. C Lansing, Michigan ' ' ' Macfarmco King Bed Ap- Ilolslem ineslan Bull .1. cm... No. 427873. 2 yrs. old with generation, 30 lbs. or better. A good hard sire for any herd, and good individual. A. E. ANNI8. Mariette. Mich. 3800 00 buys ten Registered Holstein heifers. six ' over one year old. and four a little under one year. All good individuals and richly bred. B. B. REAVEY. Akron. Mich. H ’ b 11. ad FOR SALE 222“2§m.£‘sf$mou.“c.mi‘tmi Sire. HILLCREST FARM, Kalamazoo, Mich. FINANCIAL KING JERSEYS for sue. excellent. bull calves from R. of M. dams. COLDWATER JERSEY FARM. Goldwater. Mich. .Sophie .Tormentor-«St. Mawes Jerseys Bulls from Register of Merit Dams making around (300 lbs. fat and up. Also a few cows and heifers. l. K. HATFIELD, Remus, Mich. ' I ready for service. and ChOlCC Jersey Buns bull calves, for sale from R. of M. dams accredited herd. SMITH 8; PARKER. How'ell, Mich. * l, Cows. 4 Bulls from R. of M. Cows. Chance to select from herd of 70. Home freah. others bred for {all freshcnlns. Colon C. Lillie. Coopersvule. Mich. ' Best. of quality and breeding. Bulls. SIAOI‘IIIOI‘DS cows and heifers for sale. BIDWELL, STOCK FARM. Box D. Teeunuoh. Mich. SHORTHORNS ‘ Cows with calves. bred heifers and. bulls. Will make very attractive prices for the next 60 days. Over 100 head of well—bred cattle to select from. Herd founded at s time when we can afford to sell at farmers' Write to Supt. GOTFREDSON FARMS. Yp- nllanti. Mich. FOR S ALE Red. Dual—purpose Shorthorn _ bull calf of September. sired by huddle Boy by Roan Archer. DICK L. DE- KLEINE. R. No. 3. Zeeland. Mich. ' i ’ diner sex. at farmers' prices. Milking. ShorihornS. [antral Mich. Shorthorn Breeder-f Association. ,Write for list to 0m:- Skin- ner. 8m" Rowan. Mich. FOR." SALE Brown my Bull our. four “It...“ 3' Hm clmweaksum'om. r.1.»mrues. 2.74“. ‘ ‘ .7. ' v .. .l ‘ Y minerals and vitamins, something that pigs get .in summer, either out of the ground or feed. You failed to mention the feeds used. Give one ounce of cod liver oil twice daily. Also keep ground limestone where they can have access to it. Keep them in clean, dry quar- ters. Plenty of sunlight is also ben- eflcial. Retained' Afterbirth.-—-Two weeks ago I bought a four-year—old cow. At were one week old. She was quite poor, and when I got her home I be- gan to grain her. I am now giving her ground oats and barley, moistened with warm water. I give a little salt at) night. She also has clover hay. She seems to have retained the afterbirth. A few days after we had her she be— gan to discharge. At first it was a. kind of matter with blood, and fills next day it is just slimy and bloody. She seems well, cats and drinks all right. Is there any danger? What should I do for her. E. S.. Onaway.-« It would be'advisable to call your vet- erinarian, as the uterus should be irri- gated with warm saline or antiseptic solutions. You would be unable to give this treatment. These cases are more stubborn, following the birth of twins. There is probably no danger of losing her, though if the uterus is not properly taken care of at: this time, you will have difficulty in getting her with calf again. Intestinal Parasites—I have a horse about fourteen years old which is real thin. Quite often he passes worms ten to twelve inches long, about the size of a pencil. Please prescribe a cure. Is there any prevention for nav- el trouble in colts? A few years ago we lost one from that. It lived a few Weeks, and large sores came all over its body. The veterinary said it was navel infection. E. G.B., Sand Lake.——— Dissolve one-third of an ounce of tar- tar emetic in pint of water, and mix with sufficient bran to absorb it. Give as‘a feed after withholding all feed for twelve hours. In four or five hours give one quart of raw linseed oil. To your question as to navel ill: This is more common where mares have foal- ed in thestable, due to navel stump becoming soiled with dirt from floor of the stall. Infection can be prevent- ed by pressing the fluids out of the stump and holding it in a. cupful of one to 1000 corrosive sublimate solu- tion for five minutes, by pressing the, cup against abdomen. Afterward ap— ply equal parts of powdered camphor, alum and starch every thirty minutes. until a. hard, dry scab is formed. ...pfioah;ss‘ ‘ m; we limp- ‘ > . ‘57“ .,~ ‘V..- ]; i “M m ’ £8!in hummerfi immmm". m “a balm“: that time her second calves (twins). UT your horses in shape for spring. Don’t let them start the season with minor ailments that might ut them out of commission. et them tit—and keep them fit —with Gom- bault's Caustic Balsam. Known everywhere for 41 years no the reliable remedy for Spavin, Capped Hook, Curb, Splint, Laryngitis, Thoroughpin, Quittor, Wind Gallo, Poll Evil, Sprains, Fistula, Barb Wire Cuts, Calk Wounds. Won't soar or discolor the hair. For more efi'ective than firing. Keep it handy—always. Get your bottle today—$2.00 at all druggists, or direct from us upon receipt of price. The Lawrence-Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio. GOOD FOR HUMANS, TOO GOMBAULT'S Caus 1c .. . SELLTIIE MILKAND ' w . msrvoun cuvrsou sRYDE'SCREAMCAlFMEAl You can make money by using Ryde's Cream Calf Meal. Sell the Cow’s Milk and Cream. and buy Ryde’s Cream Calf Meal for one-third of what you get for the milk and cream. Two- thlrds of tne price you get for the 3v mllk ls clear cash profit. R de a ' Cream Calf Meal is an unequal] sub- stitute for milk. It contains every element necessary for rapid and thrifty growth, for calves and other youn livestock. Build better calves with yde’s Cream Calf Meal. at your Dealers, orw ' RYDE AND COMPANY Dept. 5434 w. Roosevelt Road Chicago, Ill. Oats ; One of the most pro- S E N S A Ti! 0 N--ductive outs in cultiva- tion. 75 Bushels and upward per acre are frequent with large white meaty grains weighing 44.46 lbs. per measured bushel of the highest quality. Seed furnished as low as (350 per bushel in quantities. You should by all means try these cats. Send for sample and circular. Theo. Burt & Sons, Box 175 Melrose, 0 RYE; {C3 CH -‘ a .. m7“: The last word In a permanent silo. Write for In- teresting free illustrated fsct- roving literature. Tells how we manufacture BIOS under the best known processes-end not stopping at flash—how - . we erect them for you in s few days from grout- to peak. Special Terms if you order Nowl Agent. wanted In open territory. MICHIGAN SILO COMPANY 135 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Mich. “‘ iii" \t; -_ icy-y. SHIP YOUR ‘ LIVE POULTRY a . DRESSED POULTRY DRESSED CALVES - DRESSED HOGS ROASTING PIGS .TAME RABBITS TO DETROIT BE E F 00. DETROIT, MIC". 36 years in the commission business in the same location and under the same management. $250,000.00 capital and surplus. Prompt returns. Write for free shippers guide. - SHIP YOUR HOGS AND CALVES NOW TO OTTO F. BERNSTEIN 2478 RIOI’ELLE ST. - DETROIT, MIC". COMMISSION MERCHANT Tags sent on request. Established 25 years. References: Wayne Co. Home Savings Bank, Michigan UV. Stock Association, Detroit. Send name and get 25 Pedigreed : vaerbearing Strawberry plants. rec. WEST PLAINS NURSERY CO.. West Plains. Mo. RIDER AGENTS WANTED toride and exhibit sample Ranger bicycle. . Shipped on approval. exDres- prepaid. Mnko big money. Many models. $21.50 u}. Easy pay’ts.erte Today for special offer. MEAD Cycle Co.. Dept. 8-208 CHICAGO WOOL BED BLANKEIS & BATTING We are now equipped to manufacture your virgin Wool into bod hIanan and IHIIIIHRJIII moderate cost to you. (‘ustom work a specialty. Give us a. trial. West Unity Woolen Mills. I08 Lynn SL. West Unity. Ohio HOGS DUROC BRED GILTS April farrow. cholera immune and Wl-ig‘niuu ovcr 4‘35 lbs.. in growing condition. Also boars. Lakefield Farms, Clarkston, Mich. ' ' We won (l. C. Boar, Grand Champion Iluroc S 1925, Slam .wajr, out... from the (Irund Champion. bred to Super ,(30. Boar. April furrow, $75 to $100. Fall boars, (m-r 200 lbs, $50. .I. M. WILLIAMS, No. Adams. Mich. ' \‘I' ‘t‘, f O.I.C. HOGS on IIme Illjirllmili Originators and most cxtenslvv IJI'tEtEIItfil‘S- THE l. B. SILVER 00.. Box 196. Salem, Ohlo I. C.'s. ('Iloil'u fall boars and gilt»: llrcd‘hy ‘ Giant Bo} and .Iumbo's Boll tiny. Ilrr-wn Swuss MILO H. PETERSON. R. 2. lonla. Mich. IG TYPE Chester \‘l’llitvs. (,‘hoiro full hills and boom. also sprint: boar pigs at Weaning tmm LUCIAN HILL. Union City. Mich. bred sows_ Popular strains. JAMES (I. L. T. Poland Chinas TAYLO R, Balding. Michigan. ARGE TYPE POLAND CHINAS for sale. Blvd L gills weighing 400 lbs. at, $75. Also fall pigs. clther sex. A. A. FELDKAMP. Manchester. Mich. Just a. few extra choice fall B- T. P- CO [1111s. Exerythlng else sold. GEO. W. NEEDHAM, Saline, Mich. * ' good ones. bred for spring Poland China GIIIS farrow. Cholera immune. Registered free. WESLEY HILE. Ionia. Mich. (u— —. SH EEP ’SHROPSHIRES Max:313: rs.- BOOHER, R. No. 4. EVart, Mich. HORSES Two young Bl-lgiml stallions with For sale size and quality. Sire and dam both imported. F. L. BROKAW. Eagle. Mich. l‘air 5—)‘1'.~old Rulzlslcrml I‘m-her. I FOR SAL on Mam, black. 3.300 lbs. sound. a. fine pair. Price 5650. F. E. Rice. Millington, Mich. __... BIG PUBLIC AUCTION Having sold part of our farms. and being: form-d to w-llum tho sivn of our herds and florks, ”we will sell at public auction at our Iicaduuartcrs Farm, which is situated Hi: Illllt‘h‘ “jest. of Cherry Hill. and just South oil“ of tho Warren Rd. or North from Ypsilanti. -i xmlrs on I’mslro-t St... thou Last 2 miles on Wed. March Blst, 1926 at 10:30 A. M. Warren lid on the following live stock: 25 head of Grade and I’urc-Momlml Sillwrlmm l'anlu. 50 lit-ad of Durol- Jurscy bred cm“, (1115 m furrow Apr. 15 to May 15. 8 Ilt'ilil of Grade I'un-hl-ron Geldings and Marl-s. Many sols of liarsts and Collars, llllll probably IIm but lot of I“ill'lll lmulmncnts mar sold in Wm tcnaw County. Conn- and spend a (lay at one. of the ll-zldmg Lina Stork Farms in Michigan. Free IIIIII‘Il will be svrvcd at noon. GOTFREDSON LAND C0., YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN. F. A. CLARK, Farm Manager FOR SALE ‘38 Head of Pure—blood Holstein Cattle Having sold Winn-Wood Farm,we are compelled to sell our 36 head female thorough-bred Holstein Cattle and 2 herd sires; herd consists of 20 females under two years old; the other 16 head are from two. three and four years old; only two cows six years old. TheSc cattle were selected by us as a foundation for a new herd, so you will find type and produc- ‘ tion. These cattle must be sold within the next 30 days, so if you are Interested, comeend take a look and get prices. I 'John H. Winn, Inc., Winn-Wood Farm, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN. "5x11" .55.; 1 ‘ .rv:Iwfiiésr:u:wermpfiii‘-vtm-- . ‘3'”.u'3f’t.‘ “' . GRAIN QUOTATIONS Tuesday, March 23. Wheat. Detroit—NO. 1 red $1.72: NO. 2 red $1.71; No. 2 white $1.72; No. 2 mixed 1.71 $ . , Chicago.~—May at $1.57@1.5717§; July $1.36@1.361/3. Toledo—Wheat $1.70@1.71. ‘ Corn. Detroit—New, No. 3 yellow at 740; No. 4 yellow 680; No. 5 yellow 63c. Chicago.—-May 72%(21727/8c; July at 76%@761,{,c. 0 ate. Detroit.—-—No. 2 white Michigan at 44c; No. 3, 43c. .. Chicago—May at 390; July 39%@ 9743c. . Rye Detroit.——~No. 2, 850. Chicago.—~May 87%; July 887/80. Toledo—87c. Beans Detroit.—~~Immediate and prompt shipment $4.20. Chicago—Spot Navy, Mich. fancy hand—picked $4.50 per cwt; red kid- neys $9.25. New York.-~Pea, domestic $4.50@ 5.25; red kidneys $8.50@9.25. Barley Malting 70c; feeding 650. Seeds Detroit.——Cash red clover at $21; alsike $17: timothy $3.55. Buckwheat. Detroit.——Buckwheat $1.55@1.60. Hay DetroitE—No. 1 timothy $22.50@23; standard $226,022.50; No. 1 light clover, mixed $21.50m‘22; No. 2 timothy $20@ 21; No. 1 light clover mixed $20@21; No. l clover $20@21; wheat and eat straw $12.50@13; rye straw $13.50@14. Feeds Detroit.— Bran at $326933; standard middings at; $32; fine middlings $36; cracked corn $36; coarse cornmeal at $36; chop $29 per ton in carlots. WHEAT Action of wheat prices has been highly erratic during the past ten days. Speculative buying caused two spurts of strength, which were fol- lowed by rapids breaks when cash de- mand failed to show sustained strength. This behavior indicates that the main trend of prices is still down— ward. The small supply of wheat left in this country and. particularly, the light stocks in position for delivery on (‘hicago contracts render the market more or less susceptible 10 specula- tive manipulations on the bull side, but, it is by no means certain that any sustained campaign of this sort is to be undertaken, ‘as the final outcome might be disastrous. The fact that the reports on winter wheat are highly favorable is an im- portant element. in the situation. It encourages producers to scrape the1r bins. Also. flour buyers will not pur- chase ahead because of the much low~ er prices to be expected in the new crop season, as indi tated by the large discounts on the July and September deliveries, compared with cash wheat. The same logic will lead mills to grind their stocks of wheat closely and car- ry over as little as possible. All such adjustments minimize the effect which the small stocks would tend to have on prices. RYE Domestic milling demand for rye has been fairly active at current large discounts in price below wheat, and primary receipts are light. The VlS- ible supply has begun to decrease at last. - The total remains so large, how- ever, in view of the absence of export demand, that a substantial carryover in commercial channels appears as- sured. CORN . Corn prices have dropped to a new low level for the crop year. Receipts in the last month have. been belowr normal for this season Of the year in spite of the huge holdings still on farms. Opening Of spring work in the south has quickened the demand from that section, but industries remain the principal buyers in the leading markets. The visible supply keeps 1n- creasing. The weekly gains have not ‘ been large recently, but the total ac- cumulation is one of the largest ever known, starting from practically noth- ing last November. The opening up. of spring work probably will check- sales from farms, but there will still be a fair movement from'country ele- vators to terminals. Foreign demand may broaden during the next month or six weeks until new Argentine corn begins to move. No reason for any material recovery in corn prices is in sight, however. - OATS The visible supply of cats has de- creased each week for the last seven weeks, but it remains excessively large. At the high point of the season on October 3, it was 65,818,000 bush- els, and it is still 56,843,000 bushels, nearly six monthsdater. There is no danger Of exhaustion of supplies by the end of the crop year. Prices are back to the lowest of the season. This tends to keep down sales from farms, but there is no urgent buying by con- sumers even at this level. SEEDS Demand for sweet clover seed re- mains exceptionally active, as buyers are attracted by its low cost compar- ed with red clover. Prices have ad- vanced slightly during the winter. Red clover and alsike seed prices seem to be easing, especially on the lower grades. From July 1 to March 15, 16,- 735,000 pounds of foreign red clover seed, and 8,650,000 pounds of alsike seed were admitted to the United States, an amount equal to over 40 per cent of the entire crop of clover seed in this country. Alfalfa seed demand is better than usual at this season of the year. High prices and an active demand for good seed corn are re— ported from many sections. FEEDS The feed market is rather weak, but offerings of wheat feeds have decreas- ed, and dealers and feed manufactur- ers who have not bought enough to finish out the season have been pur— chasing in a small way. Owing to the small hog population and the cheap- ness Of corn, middlings are not selling as readily as bran. Cottonseed meal and linseed meal have steadied at their recent decline, but demand has not increased materially. A high rate Of operation Of corn industries is re— flected in the large supply Of corn feeds. . ~ (A “ E R ‘ pun. ' ‘ EGGS Storing of eggs has started on the large markets. Receipts are not ex- cessive for this season of the year, while consumption continues at ahigh rate. Prices will probably be rather stable during. the next '60 days while active storing is in progress. Weather changes have less effect on values than a few weeks back. Poultry prices hold rather firm, as a result of moder- ate receipts and light stocks in stor- age. Holdings of frozen poultry in storage on March 1 totaled 95,000,000 pounds, against 130,000,000 pounds a year ago. The United States Depart- ment Of Agriculture estimates the number of hens and pullets Of laying age on farms on January 1,’this year, at 4.7 per cent more than a year pre- Vious. Chicago—Eggs, fresh firsts 265661“. 270; extras 34@35c; ordinary firsts at 251/30; miscellaneous 260; dirties 25@ 25950; checks 25@251/4_»c. Live poultry, hens 31c; springers 33c; roosters 21c; ducks 32c; geese 190; turkeys 480. Detroit.——Eggs, fresh candled and graded 27@28c. Live poultry, heavy springers 33@34c; light springers at 28c; heavy hens 32@34c; light hens 300; geese 22@23c; ducks 36@37c; turkeys 420. BUTTER Butter prices have had a rather sharp decline and are the lowest of the season. Receipts are increasing irregularly from- week to week, and are‘considerably above normal for this season of the year. Consumptive de- mand is active, but it is inadequate cfor the liberal fresh arrivals and for the storage stocks which are fully a third larger than the five—year average at this season. Prices may not de- cline much further in the next. month, but they are not likely to advance unless there is an unforeseen reversal in production conditions. ‘- Prices on. 92-score creamery were: Chicago 401/2c; New York 420. In De- troit fresh creamery in tubs sells for' 40@420 a pound. POTATOES Potato prices advanced early in the past week, but weakened slightly in the last few days. Shipments from producing sections showed a sudden gain, and imports from Canada, Cuba Live Stock Market Service I Tuesday, March 23. CHICAGO Hogs, Receipts 18,000. Market is uneven; heavy butchers steady to strong; the lighter weights are slow; steady to weak; big packers bidding 100 lower; bulk 240—350 weight butchers $11.20@ 12.10; better 200-225 average, largely $12.50@13.10; bulk good 180 weight down $13.25@l3.50; 140-160 weight at $13.75; packing sows at $10.20@10.60; sorted killing pigs $13.75f314. Cattle. Receipts 14,000. Market generally steady to strong on fat, steers; best medium weight $7.50; early; some are held higher; liberal sprinkling of good offerings are held; large and medium weight selling best; she stock steady; bulk dairy bred canners and cutters steady at $4.25@4.55; vealers uneven; mostly $11.50@12.50 to packers; few $13 to outsiders. Sheep and Lambs. Receipts 20,000. Market. on desir- able light and handy weight lambs is fairly active; generally steady; $14@ 14.25; others slow; practically no shearing lambs on sale; few sales odd lots fat ewes $8@8.75. DETROIT Cattle. \ Receipts 550. Market slow on heavy coarse steers; steady on others. Good to choice yearlings, dry-fed ................ $ 9.50@10.50 Best heavy steers, dry-fed 9.00@ 9 50 Handy weight butchers . . 7.25@ 9.25 Mixed steers and heifers... 7.50 8.50 Handy light butchrs . . . . 6.25@ 7.50 Light butchers . . . . . . . . . .’ 6.00@ 6.25 Best cows . 6.2569 7.00 Butcher cows . . . . . . . . .. 4.75@ 5.75 Commoncows........... 4.006174, Canners 3.008 4.0 5.60 6:50 - Stock bulls ‘. . . . . . . . «. Choice bulls ...... . ..... 5.00@ 6.50 Heavy bologna bulls . . . . 4.50@ 6.00 Feeders ....... 6.50@ 7.75 Stockers ...... '. ...... . . . . 6.00@ 7.25 Milkers and springers. . . .$45.00@75.00 Veal Calves. Receipts 558. Market strong. Best .......... . ......... $15.50@16.00 Others ...... 3.50@15.00 Sheep and Lambs. d Ilileceipts 738. Markt strong; lambs u . Best ...... . ............. $13.75@14.00 Fair lambs .............. 12.50@13.00 Light and common ...... 10.00@11.75 Fair and good sheep . . . . . 7.00@ 8.50 Culls and common 3.00@ 4.50 Hogs. Receipts 1,214. Market 250 lower on heavy; others steady. Mixed grades ........... $ 13.75 Roughs 10.50 Pigs and lights . ........ 13.75@14.00 Stags .. ............ 7.50 Yorkers and lights . . . . . 14.25 Heavies ...... . . . . . . . . 11.50@12.00 - BUFFALO Hogs Receipts 4,000. Market strong to 10c higher; heavy $12@12.75; medium at 35136111385; light weight $13.75@14.25; light lights and pigs $14.50; packing sows and roughs $10..25@10.75. Cattle. Receipts 175. The market is steady; steers 1100 lbs. up $8.50@10; 1100 lbs. down $6.50@9.50; yearlings $11; heif- §§s@’$5.50@8; cows $5@7.25; bulls aL Sheep and Lambs. Receipts 1,000. Best lambs at $14.50; culls at $13.50 down; clipped ' lambs $12; yearlings $12@1-2.25; aged .30 wethers $9.50@10; ewes $8@9. ' Calves. ., _ .. \ Receipts 1,300." Top $15.50; culls 312...: April 6—7:8-9——Clark's',Holstein Classi April ‘ 0 and Bermuda "increased. Remaining stocks in Minnesota, Wise n and Michigan are said to be lig t, and” northern and western potatoes are be.- ing drawn upon to, supply the'general shortage Tn the east and south; ‘ How- ever, holdings in Pacific ‘COast cities are two ,or three times as large as last year. Northern round whites are bringing $3.90@4.10 per 100 pounds in the Chic‘ago carlot market; BEANS . The . been market is extremely quiet, as the spurt of buying by canneries has subsided again. C. H. P. whites are quoted at $4.25 per 100 pounds, f. O. 1'). Michigan points, although‘some offerings are held at; $4.30@4.35. The supply still to be‘ soldnppears to be ample for prospective needs. In the seven months ending January 31, 1926. 46,300,000 pounds of dried beans were imported, against 41,766,000 poundsca. year previous. Exports were 7,384,000 pounds in the same period, against 3,500,000 pounds in the preceding year. " WOOL Foreign week-markets are firm, with most price changes in favor of sellers. Mills in Great Britain and on the con- tinent seem to have better prospects than in recent months, and are buy- ing rather actively. The selling sea— son in South Africa is over, offerings in South America are decreasing, and Australia has already sold 657,000 bales out of the total of 1,532,000 re- maining to be marketed on January 1. Domestic markets continue to drag, with prices a shade lower. Mills are buying in a very listless \way, and only taking lots offered at pricesjielow the _, level justified by world markets. The sales of heavyweight goods remain .. below normal, although the American Woolen Company reports larger busi- ness than in the same. period last year. In the west, sales of early short: Ida.- ho wools at 34 cents. and best fine ,Arizona wools at 38((D 40 cents are reported. GRAND RAPIDS Onions were sharply higher in Grand Rapids this week, but other commodities were about steady. With the crop about cleaned up growers were receiving $1.25((D1.50 per bushel this week for their yellow globe on— ions.‘ Other commodities were: PO- tatoes '$2.25@2.35 bu; carrots 75c@$1 bu; parsnips $1.25@1.50 bu; beets 500 bu; red cabbage $1.75 bu; apples $1@ 2 bu; ,mdishes 500 dozen bunches; leaf lettuce 100 lb; beans $3.60 per cwt; wheat $1.55 bu; rye 680 bu; pork 160; beef 8@13c; veal 15@1§c; lamb 220; poultry, old hens 22@26c. DETROIT CITY MARKET - The supply of produce was fairly large and buying was of good volume. Leeks and root parsley were only moderate sellers and the call for root crops was not very strong. Prices on potatoes had to be cut to make sales. There was a fair call for apples. The demand for cabbage. of all kinds was small and Onions were limited sellers. The. retail trade took most of the live poultry and eggs offered. Poultry pric- es held firm, but eggs Were a little cheaper. . . Apples $16173 bu; beets 500@$1 bu; carrots $1@1.75 bu; cabbage, green, $1.75@2.25 bu; red $1.25@1.75 bu; dry onions$1@1.25 bu; leaf lettuce 900 per 6-lb. bu; root parsley $4 bu; curly‘ parsley 500 dozen bunches; potatoes $2.50@2.90 bu; winter radishes 750 bu; round radishes 90c@$1.05.d0zen bunches; topped turnips 75c@$1.50 bu; parsnips $2@2.50 bu; bagas 75c bu; leeks $1@1.25 dozen bunches; horse-7 radish $2.50@4.50 bu; butter 50@65c; honey $1 per 5-lb. pail; eggs, whole- sale 300; retail 35@450; hens,'whole- sale 32@350; retail 35@36c; colored springers, wholesale. 330; retail 35c; Leghorn hens, wholesale 30c; retail 33c; dressed hogs 180; dressed hens. 400; springers 400. - i COMING LIVE STOCK 8ALES° Shorthorns. March’ 31.—Gotfredson Land 00., Yir . silanti, Mich. * ,Holsteins. - - > James ,R- Games. Madison... We. : M, 111ngan E 95911811 W 31" .x :5 m! c,~“ . 1w.ifil nil/e; (:86 . r ‘ ‘zsxcuanosaa HE’Capper ‘ inition against farmers’ coopera- tive marketing associations by boards of'trade and similar organizations, has been reported favorably by the senate commitwe on agriculture. Hearings on this 'bill developed the information that farmers' grain marketing cooper- atives are denied membership in these trade organizations unless they elim- inate the. patronage dividend feature, which was said to be the life of grain cooperatives. AMERICAN FRUIT POORLY PACKED HE representative of the United ‘ States Department of Agriculture filinlmndon, reports that the British .gfruit markets have been generally dis- appointing since the first of the year. Many Baldwins and Ben Davis from New York. and New England have been heavily discounted because of 'the great amounts of poor fruit offer- ed'.‘ Much of the fruit was not only in .bad condition, but of inferior quality to begin with—too small and poor in color and appearance.) Much stuff has been sent over that would only serve to injure the trade. It is evident that there is 'need for rigid grading and packing regulations that will tend to keep such inferior fruit off the foreign markets. ' President Coolidge says, “If we are to flourish as a people and individuals, we must neither wastefully hoard nor wastefuliy exploit, but skillfully em- renamescmnc: on , . . f . . V'turé'hAs. animated to us: America’s bill to prevent discrimé ployand renewtheresoupces that naQ forest problem essentially is a prob- lem involving the wiseuse of land that can and should produce crops of tim- ber.” ' COUNTY CROP REPORTS. Newaygo 00., March 15.—-There- promises to be a large acreage of po- tatoes in this section, which is the us- ual mistake farmers make after a short crop. Rough feeds are scarce, but prices are not too high. Loose hay is selling at $15@20 per ton. There is still a good deal of snow and cold weather continues. Butter, eggs, and cream are the chief products be- ing marketed in this section.——A. R. A. Cheboygan 00., March 15.——Weather has been very cold the last few weeks. Snow is about two feet deep on the level. Most farmers are preparing for the coming season's work. Feed is scarce, and milch cows are not too plentiful. Stock is in fair shape. Hay is bringing $18 per ton; potatoes at $1.75; oats 40c; wheat $1.65; butter 45c; eggs 30c.-E. J. P. Shiawassee C0,, March 16.——There is not much doing on the farm at this time. There is too much snow on the ground. But little produce is bemg marketed on account of road condi- tions. Beans are too low in price to encourage marketing. Stock is in av- erage condition, and farmers appear to have plenty of feed. Auction sales are numerous. Elevator men are com- plaining.—-C. E. G. Kalkaska 60., March 19.—The snow is about two and one-half feet deep on the level, and is drifted badly. Feed is scarce. About the usual number of cattle are being wintered through. They are in good condition. Eggs are bringing 300; butter45c; cream 460. Hogs are scarce, as are also young cattle. There was some fall plowing done last fall. Potatoes are bringing $2.00 per bushel.~C. W. This classified Using, miscellaneous articles for sale or exchange. at classified rates. or in display columns at consecutive insertions 6 cents a word. dismay type or illustrations admitted. charge it) worth. Small advertisements bring best results under classified headings. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING advertising department is established for the convenience of Michigan (amen. Try it for want ads and for adver— I’oultry advertising will be run in this department commercial rates. Rate! 8 cent! a word. cach insertion. on orders for less than four insertions: for four or more (‘ount as a word each abbreviations. Remittances must accompany order Live stock advertising has a separate department and in not accepted initial or number. No .2“ clauiiied. Minimum Ono Four Four . . 40.80 32.40 36.24 .00 2.64 6.48 .06 2.88 6.72 . LN 14......” I.“ 15..."... 1.80 18......” I.“ 11........ I.” ll........ 1.“ 10......” I.” QQHHQQQHOQD” Dcaummcaum‘o: PFFFFPPP’PF‘PPP 833328238288: PPPPPF‘PPT‘T‘S‘T‘P 0 0 .111! adwnldu m speCIal Notice dinmtbiuanu «(on "than” of up} bl- “:dtd for Oh: Claulfitd DQanmnu mun nah thlr Mu up day! in drama quubllta flan don. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE—.40 Acres. all cleared and fenced and chose-fenced, 4‘ miles from city on gravel road. Has a fine 2-story cement block house. large round roof . sione milk house, cement block garage, stone chicken house. This farm priced at $3.200, ich would not build the buildings. $1.200 down. the bal— ance on Federal mortgage payable $70 twice a year. This payment twice a year. if nothing more is paid. will give you 30 years to pay off interesh and prin- cipal. If you are tired of city life and want a beau- tiful homo. come and see this. This ad. will not appear again. Address. James S. Blt'knt‘ll. Clare. Mich ‘ SNOW. ICE AND A LONG, cold winter sans the en- ergy of the northern farmer, while down south cattle are grazing, the farmers are planting strawberries, po- tatoes‘and truck crops, which will be sold on early high—priced markets before thc northern spring begins. Why not move to the country where farming pays? No hard winters, expensive living, nor fuel bills. Fine old farm. $40 per acre. Rich virgin land. :20 an acre. For full information and how to save $1,000 in buying. a farm, write \V. E. Price, General Immi- gration Agent, Room 074, Southern Railway System, Washington. D. '. . BEAUTIFUL RIVER-BORDERED PARAL—Z Bldgs; Horscs and 4 cattle, 75 chickens, farm tools, crops included to settle quickly: 146 acres near school. handy busy town; big level fields for money- making crops: 15-cow spring watered pasture. esti- mated 1000 cds. wood, variety fruit: new G-room stucco house, 5~room house, 60 and 80-ft. barns, dou- ble garage, granary. etc. Only $3,850 for all, part cash.‘ Details pg. 56 big new Illus. Catalog farm bargains Free. Strout Agency, 205-BC. Kresge Bldg, Detroit. Mich. HAY AND STRAW ALFALFA and all kinds hay. Ask ,for delivered prices. Harry D. Gates Company. Jackson, Michigan. MISCELLANEOUS WE ARE IN A POSITION to supply you with good second—hand egg crates, includingy fillers and cover. complete for shipping. at the following rates: Car- load lots, 15c. each, less than carload lots 18c each. This is the 30—dozen size case. Also have fillers and flats for sale. William Spitz Av Sons, 2045 Chem: St.” Detroit. Mich. WANTED TO LEASI‘Y—CIIEESI‘I FACTORY in north- ern dairy district, by experienced operator. Details and terms. T. C. Wisterman, 771 Richie Ava, Lima. Ohio. CEDAR FENCE POSTS. 8 ft... 4 to 5 inches at top, am‘ quantity, 18 cents. our Detroit. yard. Barnes Wire Fence Company, 10371 Northlawn Ava, Detroit, Mich. MARL—~.\[ARL«We do contract digging and sell marl digging machinery, featuring the Musselmun Bucket. Pioneer Marl 00.. East Lansing. Mich. T Sets , CEDAR POSTS, direct from forest to user. Ask for delivered price. E. Doty. Atlanta, Mich. J. A. FOR. SALE—Newcomb Automatic Loom. Mrs. Craig. chkbridge, Mich. SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK CABBAGE PLANTS—4037 frost-proof cabbage plants will mature hard heads three weeks earlier than your homo~grown plants. Varieties: Copenhagen Market, Wakefields. Slim'ession and Flat Dutch. Prices by parcel past, 500 for $1.25; 1000 for $2.25, pmtpaid. By express, 1000 to 4000 at $1.50 per 1000; 5000 to 0000 at $1.25 per 1000; 10.000 and over at $1.00 per 1000. Order now. Prompt shipments, first. class plants. 1'. D. Fulwood. ’I‘ifton, Ga. FAIRGROWE ASSOCIATED SEED GROIVERS < Growers of Certified and Itcgisu'red Seeds. Worthy Oats, Vi'isconsin Pedigree Barley, American Bannm‘ Wheat, Pickett Yellow Dcnt Corn, Improved Robust Beans. Inspected and certified by the Michigan (iron Improvement Association. Grown in Tuscola (Unity, "The Heart of the Thumb." For information write W. R. Kirk. Secretary. Fairgrove, Mich. 80 ACRES EQUIPPED—Splmdid team. good cow. 30 fowls. all fanning tools. 13 acres alfalfa. 18 was woodland, plenty of fruit, good buildings. good soil. $4.000. Terms. Free illustrated catalog. C. C. Otis. "The Farm—Bargain Man,” Plainwell. Mich. OCEANA COUNTY FARMS—fruit. stock. poultry. and Senora! farms, any size, prices and terms to suit. Write for list. Chas. T. Schmiodinc, R. No. 4. Shelby. Mich. ‘ 80 ACRES—Productive hardwood soil. Good bulld- inss. $2.800; Terms. D. W. suiteld. Box 202. 858‘ maw. West Side, Michigan. _ WANTED FARMS .,L'pr~.—'ro lie-i, Him owner or r' ‘ r m. r spring delivery. 0. why. ammugvu." or REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED seed corn and oats. Clement's waits cap yellow dent. and Duncan's yel— low dent. Fire-dried. on racks, ear-tested and germ- ination guaranteed. From high—yielding stock. Res- istered and Certified Worthy oats, a. stiff straw and high-yielding variety. devolomd by the Michigan State Collage. All seeds grown under inspection of the Michigan Crop Improvement Association Michigan’s largest producer seed corn. Paul C. Clement. Button. Michigan. FROST PROOF CABBAGE AND ONION PLANTS— Variaties Charleston and Jersey Wakefields. Succession. Flat Dutch and Copenhagen Market. Prices. parcel postpaid. 250, $1.00: 500. 81.50: 1.000. 82.50. E:- . collect. 1.000. . : . 81.25 per 1,000: 10.0.) and over. 81. pm- 1. - mess to ship promptly semi-sized plant that win pleura you. Titton Potato Company. Inc.. Titian. Gs. FOR SALE—Small car cull beans for feeding plum. Doses, $15 ton, sacks included. F. 0. B. Pierson. Pierson Elevator ('10., Pierson, Mich. “a M 1;, H 19. AN 1F AIR-ME R : ‘ 1000 wmnnooran GRAPE roams. :22. am- berry plants. $2.50: Gibsons 83.50; Premiers “.00: m. 32.00. ‘50 Mastodon Ever-bearing $5.00. 15 Concord Grape plants $1.00. TOESr—Leadiug varieties. Immcdinh- shipmcnt. Strong. paid. Express collo"t. per, 100. 50c: 1.000. 32.50. Plant (70.. Ponta. Tcxns. famous varictics. miarumccd: 50 Dunlap (carlyl. 50 Gibson (mldscasonl, $1.50: Gibson. 50 Burrill (ncw). 25 Cooper (bis). 25 Eaton (late), 2 Mastodon (new giant cvorboaringi. $2. Postpaid. Kcith Bros. Nurs- cry. Box 0-4. Sawyer, Mich. FROSEPROOF CABBAGE PLANTS *lcadinz varie- ties. Onion, Bcet, Lettuce. Post-paid, 100. 30c: 300. 750: 500, $1.00: 1,000. $1.50. Not prepaid. 5,000. 34.50: 10,000, $8.00. Satisfaction guarantced. D. I“. Jamison. Summer-ville, S. C. SEED (‘ORN-—00—da_v Yellow. 00—day White: Reid’s Yellow Dent, Developed from International \Vinning Corn. tested and ready to plant, $3.50 per bushel. (lililostnrI dFowler, Seed Com BDN‘inlllf, (‘rawfords- vi a, n . NEW ALROTREA sweet clover, just out from Wis- consin Experiment Station. Wonderful for pasture and bazv. New pedigree barley. Four new leaders in cats. Red clover, timothy, slsike, alfalfa seeds. Write for circular. Ii. E. Knioger, Beaver Dam, Wis. SEED I’OTATOEse-Pctmkcy Russet Rurals. No. 2. 1 to 17~8 inches dismctcr. From certified potatoes. Grown on virgin soil. The best 580d to blu' for tabla stock production, act promptly. C. W. Hoiiin, El- mira. Antrim (10.. Mich. CERTIFIED SEED GRAIN. from strains of highest yielding varieties under Michigan conditions. \l’olverine. oats, Robust beans. 192G seed Circular yours on request. A. B. Cook. Owosso, Mich. latest improved ASPARAGIIS ROOTS—Plant some for home garden or commercial ficld. Washington and other varieties. tVi'riteMi’orl'1 descriptive price list. .I. (l. Dunham. Law- on. 1c . . COPENHAGEN CABBAGE Large open field—grown. Plant (‘o., Quitman. Ga. PLANTS. $1.00. 1000: Prompt shipment. Quitman MILLIONS, Cabbage, Tomato and Onion Plants, 31. I-lttingor, R. No. 1, Dcarborn, Mich. gx‘SSglgTfiD COLORS GEADIOIA RULRS~00 largo. owonng size, 1.00 post. 'id. . ‘ :— mond. Ecstoria, Mich. m l\l'lI't..lfl. 0‘ ASPARAGUS «\Vashington Rust —proof ("nod sturd . . . . v roots, $1.25 lilllldl‘l‘d: $0.00 thousand. I'm-paid. Kelli- nol’s, S:ul:imrv\illc. P21. . HOLDEN YELLOW SEED (‘ORN ~-’i'ests. 94—07%. illzmd huskcd and air dried in crib. \Vrim, Geo. W. i Ncctlllaim, Saline, Mich. it‘lCR'l‘lP‘il-Zl). Robust seed beans. Imotion NINE. Zt‘rl‘. IL No. 3. Purilv 00%. Tested Docembcr, 1025. \Vm. Bay City, Mich. Corm- Schwnit— GLADIOLVS EFLBS >~100 for $1.00. ‘ ~ ’ Price list frce. (.Oll'lll s Glad Gardens. Bcn‘lcn Springs. Michigan. CERTIFIED “'Olfi'l‘llllNl'l OATS r-Iilichluan’s leading variety. (‘ I). Il‘inkbciucr, ('linlon, Mich. RAISE ll‘lIlJJ‘IRS OATS wilm best \‘cr. Fine for poultry. Sample free. II. Welder, F‘onnvillc, Mich. FANCY DAHIJA BULRS~chcn dificrcnt colors for CERTIFIED Wisconsin pedigree barl , im 0v - bust beans. Fritz Manley. FairmvaayMichPr ed m m Dmlaps 60c; 1000 Champion Everbearing 57.50:! 100 Black or Raspberry plants $2.80. 36 Flowering Gladioli Bulbs 81.00. Catalog Free. Box 304, Westhauscr's Nurseries. Sawyer. Michigan. ‘ FROSTI'ROOF CABRAGE, ONIONS. ALSO TOMA- iPI‘RlS VIGOROUS. NI-I'W—LAND STRAWBERRY PLANTS —- l .. .- 7’ 23- 449 JERSEY BLACK GIANT EGGS~From 'lna'ok Beauty's. Eva Bennett, Rockford, Mich. WHITE ORPINGTONS»—Eggs so, postpaid. M. roomy» ism. R. 10, Box 92. Detroit, Mich. i t("HOIOE “'III'I‘I'} ROCK HATCHING EGGS. R. 2, Thm Rivers, Alich. en’s TOII l Lennon. 'I'OI'I.OUSE GEESE EGGS—ten for $4.75. fluid Soutiiworth. Allen. Mich. hardy Plants. 100- 40c: 500. 51.10: 1.000. $2.00. rm- ' __ _ 5.000, 30.25; 10,000, :12. Pop— I Postpaid. East Texas] BABY CHICKS BABY CHICKS from superior quality. heavy laying Brock. We have one of the largest and oldest. hatch— eries in the Middle West. 25 years' We in mating. breeding and hatching standard—bred poultry. 100% live arrival. Prepaid. Every chick guaranteed. Catalog free. Loup Valley Hatchery, Box 340. 81:. Paul, Nebr. QUEEN ACCREDITED CHICKS—Officially approved by the State of Michigan, every breeder po—l by State Importers, and every male banded by Inspectors. Our accredited Leonor-m: rcpmsent 12 years of carotid breeding. Tnncn-d. Hollywood. S. C. White Leghorn; Browns. R. I. Reds. Ask for price and cimdar free. Queen Hatchery. Zecland, Mich. SPECIAL SALE—~We are now booking orders for our special sale which starts May 22nd. Semi for our very instructive catalogue and this special price 1M today. and get. your (‘hicks on time this your. State Accredited. 100% live delivery. and satisfaction guar— anteed. Bmmmcr a. Frederickson Poultry Farms. Holland. Mich. (‘Hlf'KS—-~Folks. buy remittance. Prices, S. . B. Books and R. I. Reds. icss each, all delivered 100%. We are near you and will please you with strong stock. Book order, '0 Book order wimout W. Leghorns. 12c. each: 14c. each. 1000 M lo the best. “'HITE LFGHORN will ship on (into wzmtz-d. Merrill Hatchery, Merrill. Mich. CHICKS from big while «as. Shipped anywhere I‘. O. D. Guaranteed to live. Low prepaid prices. Egg contest winners for years. Trap- nested. pedigreed foundation stock. Hundreds of cock— crels, pullers and hens. Get our prices. (Malog Idea. Geo. B. Ferris, 1334 Union. Grand Rapids. Michigan ACCREDITED CIIH'KS ~I.mv Prices. Leading vario— tios. From flocks offluully cndorsod for high overturn egg production. Fonzmmat egg strains. Live delivcry (‘ntnlog Free. Smith Brothers Hatcheries, Box 119. Mexico. lilix‘solll‘l. I three 1000._ Catalogue free. ("lurk Plant 00., Thomasvillo Georgia. ' SEED COIlNa~1925-00~day Ycllow Dent M S C Test 87%. $3.00 per bu. lags furnishcd. .(l.‘ W.' i ENG. \V. ipor 100, IFnrm & Hatchery, R. 5, M'iddlwillo. BRED TO LAY «Barred Rocks and Pure Hanson “‘him Leghorn chicks and eggs, Stock blood tested years. Catalogue free. Michigan Accredited Poultry Farm. 1827 Beldcn Ave. Grand l\Iich. m A witino in Illil‘. LEG. (‘ll’lt‘KS~—dlrect from our LI. A. C. Demonstration Farm Flock. All chicks sold [In-iii! lMay 15. Priccs after May 15th. $47.50 for 500, $90 for 1000. Live (iclixmiv minrnmced. Circular free. Model Poultry Farm, R. 4. Zocland. Mich. IRABY CHICKS from stock all newly blood—tested for iBa-oillary ‘Vhltc Diarrhea. Third your blood~lostin~c Hatchery Stain Accredited ready. Pierce llatchcry, .Icr Eight popular brccds. (‘alnloa and price list ome. Mich. IIARY (‘HH‘KS ~\Vhite Leghorns. $10 pcr 100; \Vhl‘iu Rocks. R. l. Rods and Barred Plymouth Rocks, 311' prcpaid by parcel post. Snowflake Poultry Mich. L. Van I Scllin, Proprietor. ,SICLEI‘TI'ID (‘HII‘KS from flocks subjected to most Erigid tests for standard production and health. Twelve ill'llllllll! breeds at livim.r prince. 80% of old customers .m oulcr. Free catalog. Lilchficld Hatchery, Iiiultl, Mich. Litch — l llAIlY (‘llli'KSr‘I'Ich-n varieties. from. free range culled and inspwtcd flocks. Liberal discounts in largo Eliumbors. Scnd for circular and price list. Estah jlishcd 1010. Shepard Poultry Farm, Liichfield, Mich. ls'rmmv cmcKs Blood tested for Buclllary “'hito PET STOCK SELECT YOUR SILVER. AND BLACK FOXI'IS from {Iqu- Brod Strains. Raccoon. Mink and Muskrats. We can start and stock your fur farm. Booking orders nFiwhfor fall delivery. Levering Fur Farm, Levering. I l‘ . r l l ‘SIJIO. Prepaid. Jacob Dekker. Bridgman, Mich. FOB. SALI‘k—Pcdigrced German Police Puppies, sired by our Imported Stud dog, $20 each. Also young Kilagiixtercd brood matron. E. A. Black, Howard (‘ity . ll‘l. ' IFOXES—RLUE AND SILVIIRS Special offer. iv! and Plans Free. lhiuk t‘lcsry Bros.’ Fox Farms, Book- Rcfcrenccs twenty years. Seattle, Washington. ; BELGIAN f Satisl’zwtion i Mir-ll. ”A R ES wl‘ctligrecd, $2.50 each (luaranteod. (1‘00. 7 and up. Dui‘l’rin, Stephenson, l i l Illimdtcsti‘d. Ilnlcrlnkcs Farm. Box 0. Lawrcncc. IIlizu'rliczi. also Slutc Accn-(lilcd. imglulrns. lint-ks. Rods, and “hits \Vyandolrcs. Sunnybrook Poultry ,Ful‘m, ilillsdtllc. Mich. I I\VII’l’i‘TAKICR'S ’l‘ilAi’NlC."l‘l42]) RHODI'J iSl..-\Nib Ill-IDS »IIHII| (‘omhsx Michigan State Accredited. Michigan‘s Grin-Host color and egg strain. I'MEH. Sixtccniii Annual (‘atalog Fma Mich. (‘hicks and (‘IIH'KS ~»»Il.\ Ii RED ROCKS JUGGS ~0Iflclnl ra'onls Illu‘k of thcm 207—203. Winners. laying contests and shows. Slam Acl'n‘ditcd. Good color. Lots of eggs. G. (‘ubalL Iiudsomille, Mich. PURE-BRED CHICKS from State Accredited flock. Fourteen varieties. Poultry Manual Free. Blonder Egg Farms. Route 26, Mount Morris. Illinois. BABY CHICKS AVD EGGS~Superior Binglet Med Rocks. Rose (‘npll licds, VVhlm Leghoms. CM. Wyndham’s ldcul Poultry Yards, Tiflin, Ohio. S. C. BFF‘F‘ LIIGHORN BABY CHICKS from State [rppic‘mziap roman POPS—Males. seven mos old fiplfpdifi‘qufl“ send for “mum“ ‘I‘ W WPMW’ i305 ouch. Homestead Kennels. Saranac. Mich. . ' n. 1' A H L (‘HI(‘KS~Si.aU- Accrmlih-d English \Vhite Lcshm-m. TOBACCO Barred Rocks and Black Minorczh. Circular. Hill- HOHI‘SPUN TOBA side Hatchery. R. ."., llollzliui. .llir-h. . l a. . CCO: Che , - . $2.50: smoking. five 11).. $1.25vfhr‘gn ”IE-IE'JfifoM‘figé liit’HARDSHX'S Rocky Ridge Rnrrr-d Hock (“m-1.9. 50, guaranteed. Pay when received pipe m4. "Ito $1" per ”0' 3'1"!" MW“ “‘5‘”! “WM"! time 1“" Carlton. Morons Mills, Kentucky. ’ ’ ' y Bacillary White Ibiarriiom. Hanover. Mich. §ONII£SI’IIN TOBACCO GUARANTEED—J‘howing, TURKEY‘S V6 pounds. $1.50: ten. $2.50. Smoking, ten, $1.50. Pipe free: pay when rcccivcd. United Farmers, Bard.- 'i‘URKl'.'Y ICGGN —:.il bra-(ls. Strictly purebn-d. Roul— Well, kentucky. iug ordcrs‘ for will} spring delivery. limp-mi 0qu KENTUCKY NATURAL ('()..-5 pounds $2.00; dci'. Postage prepaid. _ LICAF SMOKING TOBAC— 10 pounds $3,710; cash with or— Tobm-co Hub, Hayfield, Ky. lltllril'JSl’UN (‘lll'lll'thl or smoking tobacco: 5 1b., $1.:..; ten, .2: twenty, $3.50. Satisfaction miuran— lccd. United Farmers of Kentucky. l’adlicah, Ky. ’l‘OR.\(".(‘Ov——rcd, $1.75; 10 103.. 11..., $2.40. rich $3.50. (,‘ollect. and mellow, chewing. 5 lbs. 5 Palmer &. Dyer. Sedalia. Ky. i I I POULTRY (‘IIOICE GI‘II‘ISE—Ducks. Guineas. Embden. African. Toulouse: “'hite (‘hina Geese, $4.00 each: Brown (inns. $3.50 each. Eggs 35 cents each. Ducks, Rouon, Buff. I‘ckin. (.‘obard. Muscovy, \Vaite Muscnvy, White Runners, $2.50 each: eggs $1.75 pcr setting. Pearl Guineas, White Guineas. $1.50 each: cups. $1.25. larccl post prepaid on eggs. Cedar Lawn Poultry Farm. Wanakoneta. Ohio“ HATCHING EGGS from R. C. Iloavy winter layers. per 100. R. Rhode Island Reds. S! t D carefully cuiled, $1.75 per 15. 38 v as cmonstration arm. Ralph Alkir I\0. 2. Bear Lake, Mich. e, A trial Y}? PAY MORE for poultry. eggs and veal. afloat Coast Poultry 00.. ‘ will convince you. Eastern Market. Detroit. IMPERIAL Ringlet Barred. Rock Eggs from a State Accredited flock. $6.00 per hundred. Robert Martin, Woodland. Mich. .IA'RRED PLWOOTH ROCK EGGS for haflchlnc. from our heavy laying strain. 82.00 per 16. 85.00 per 60.. 89.00 per 100. F. E. Foglo. Okomos. Mich. Smoking, 5 lbs, $1.25: 16; Poultry Farm, Besilsvillo. Ohio. FOR BRONZE TURKEYS—Jl‘oulouso Geese. wi‘iic 2H. B. Noble. Saline, Mich. SITUATIONS WANTED SINGLE THAN \VANTS “'ORK on poultry inrm. Ali (ire-5,5 .Iolm I'lcrmertas. 2252 24th St, Detroit, Mich. HELP WANTED WANTI'JD‘Sinsle man who understands tractors and farm machinery and general farm work. Wages $70 per month and board. State age and. experimen- I‘l‘urlon Farms Company. Edison Bldg» Ann Arbor, I it'l. m AGENTS WANTED $00 PER. WEEK AND EXPENSES~Sell balanced rations for dairy cows to feeders and dealers in your home district. Must own car. Must be willim,r work- cr, convincing tulhcr. and experienced in dealing with farmers. (‘hzmcc for quick promotion to district man— ager. Previous: cxperiunce in selling feed unnecessary. We are nationally known concern. operating largo mllls.’ Our fcod extensively advertised. Name refer~ ence. state age and prmious work when writing. Add dress "Feed Manufacturer?! care Michigan Farmer. Detroit, Mich. AGENTS~Our Ncw Household Cleaning- Device washes and dries windows. sweeps, cleans walls. scrubs. mops. Costs less than brooms. Over half proflL Write Harper Brush Works, 173 3rd St.. Fairfleld. Iowa. WE PAY 8200 MONTHLY SALARY. furnish on! And expenses to introduce our guaranteed pantry rid stock powders. cleaner .oto. Bigler Company 1: 88, Springfield. Illinois. ( ...... ..... 9 Outstanding l Washes faster. 2 Washes cleaner. Maytag ty. Tub holds 21 gal- 6 Easily adjusted to _ your height. 3 Largest hourly capac1- 7 Clothes can be put in or taken out with the the biggest washing you can find, greasy overalls and work-clothes. The In-Built Gasoline Maytag Multi- Motor is -a powerful, smooth-running, dependable gasoline engine. - Starts with a turn of the foot lever and does a Flllili TRI In no other way can you fully appreciate the marvelous speed, the large capacity, the extreme Features ‘ 10’15- ' ' Deferred 4 M st . . ‘ washer running. F . . . . %) mgdegntgiotswzsgg 8Al1 metal. “winger. = Payment, handmess, sxmphmty and safety space only 25 inches Self admstmg- 111- %\ You II of the Maytag. You must actu- square. stant tens1on release. , NW all th ll 1 . 5 Cast aluminum tub-— 9 Electric motor for Miss y use e 3 -meta ’ antomatlc' can‘t warp, rot, swell, spht nor corrode '— cleans itself. electricity 9 Reasons for World Leadership wired homes—-Gaso— line motor where no adjusting, instant tension-release 13 available. lillyou WASH Wl'l'll Ask any Maytag dealer to send you without cest or obliga- tion, a Maytag Aluminum Multi-Motor Washer. Then gather a big tub of clothes 1n 3 to 7 minutes. —-fine silks, laces and linen, on rag rugs, blankets, on grimy, and watch the Maytag wash Test it on everything The new and different gyra- foam action of the Maytag washes them all clean, even collars, _ cuffs and wristbands, without hand-rubbing. ln-Bnilt Gasoline Multi-Motor' . . or Electric Motor big farm washing with a fewcenta I worth of gasoline. For homes with electricity, the Maytag is built with an electric motor for a Whole Week’s Wash wringer. You must see the cast aluminum, self-cleaning tub that can’t rust, rot, split, warp nor cor- rode. Observe all of the nine out- standing Maytag features. Arrange to do your next washing in a Maytag—no cost. no obligation“ THE MAYTAG COMPANY, Newton, Iowa INDIANAPOLIS BRANCH: 923INorth Capital Ave. INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Call one of the authorized Maytag deaIers listed below: Town Michigan "‘ Dealer Adrian . . . . . . .Wilcox Hdwe. Co. Alabaster . . . .D. E. Christensen Albion . . . . . .Albion Maytag Co. Allegan . . . ..... Vos Electric Co. Alma ............ Earl C. Clapp Almont ........ Acre Hdwe. Co. Almont ......... Pollard Hdwe. Alpena ......... All Star Shoppe Ann Arbor ........ Ann Arbor Maytag Co. 214 E Washington, Phone 3732 Bad Axe ............ Slack Bros. Bangor ............ J. G. Miller Battle Creek ...... Battle Creek Maytag Co. 906 No. \Vashington Ave. Beaverton ...... A. T. Brown, Jr. Belding . ...Brown-Hall Co. Bellevue .......... Will C. Dyer Benton Harbor ............ Cutler 8: Downing Big Rapids, J. R. Bennett & Son Bii mingh am ..‘Hawthome Electxic Co Britton ........ Alexandm Gibson Burnips ........ John Hoeksrma Cadillac . .VV‘ebbcr-Ashworth Co. Caledonia. . .Wegner & Clemens Capac ....... Capac Maytag Co. Carleton ........ E. W. Hartsig Caro ............. Fred J. Purdy Carson City Community Power Co. Caseville ........ L. R. Thomas Cedar Spiings . ..Jolin Buecus Centcrline . ..Rinke Hdwe. Co. Central Lake J. H. Smith & Sons .Mate Furniture Co. .......... Charlotte. . . Cheboygan . .Michigan Public Service Co. Chesaning, Chesaning HdWe Co. Clare, Clare Hdwe. & Implt. Co. Coldwater, G. W. Hardin & Son Coopersville, Durham Hdwe. Co. Covert ...... E. C. Vanderboegh Croswell ......... C. W. Lindke Crystal Falls ...... L. A. Henry Dearborn ...... Theo Neuendorf & Son Deckeiville ..Stoutenburg & Wilson Dundee ........ Cauchie & Gray Eaton Rapids ........... Bromeling & Pettit Edmore. . . .Edmore H. and I. Go. Elkton ....... Elkton Hdwe. Co. IF 1? DOESN’T SELL Town Michigan Dealer Town Michigan Dealer Elsie . . . . . . . . . .M. E. Williams Kalamazoo Escanaba ....... Kalamazoo Maytag Co. ..... Escanaba Maytag Store” Lake Linden, Pearce H. & F. Co. “Buckeye Branch” Lakeview .......... G. E. Wood Town Michigan _ Dede! Ovid ...... . . .Marshall & Olson Owo-sso ....... Pray & Stephens Paw Paw.'. .H. C. Waters & 00. Petoskey ..... A. Fochtman Dept. Store- IFairchild ..Fairchild Gen. Store L’Anse armington _ . .B .‘ . ........ N. J. Eisenlord & Son Musingafagéfiggfigynfigfig 83 Flat Rock ........ M. F. Keenan Lapeer ' Lapeer Hdwe . Co. Flushing ...... James B. French Leland """" Otto Schwari Fennville . . . .Dickinson Bros. Linden ‘ ' ' ' ’ ' ‘ ' ' M W Johnson Flint ........ Doty-Salisbury Co. L d' t """ P '1" F "t C Fowlerville ...Will Sidcll & Son “ ‘Pg 0” -- a m “m1 “"3 0- Frankenmuth. . A. Neuchterlein Manistee .. . . .VVarren A. Graves Fraser . ..Arthur H. Schneider Marlne City ...... A- A- Bachler Fremont. . .Henry VonT‘atenhove Marqueiite- . 7 - . .Kelly Hdwe. CO- Gladstone ....... Buckeye Store Maybee ...... C. & G. Hochradel Grand Haven Midland ........ H. C. Eastman ..... Grand Haven Maytag Co. Midland Grand Rapids Maytag Multi-Motor Sales Co. ..Grand Rapids Maytag Co. Mila‘n ...... Geddis & Norcross Greenville ...... Bi-OWn-Hall Co. Milford ........ Reid Hdwe. Co. Halfway ...... Reins Gen. Store Millington, Fred B. Wills & Co. Hamilton ...... Harry J. Lampen Minden City .. .Frank E. Mahon Harbor Beach. . . .Robcrt Allison Mio ................ Orvin Kurtz Hart ............. R. J. \Vietzke Monroe. ...... Monroe Maytag Clo. Hartford ........ J. W. Walker 110 E Front St. Phone 533. Hastings .Mille1 FuiniEture C0. Mt, Clemens Hemlock ........... J. Fuller ,,,,, Mt Clemens Maytag Co, Hermansville.. Wendt ESL Bartl Mt. Pleasant Hillsdalc, Hillsdalc Maytag Co. 34 W. Bacon Phone 893. Holland .DeVries & Dornbos Howell ...... Chailcs H. Sutton Hudson ...... H. T. Dillon & Co. Ida .. N. A. Weipert and Sons Ionia ........... N. J. Spaulding lion Mountain, Rundle Hdwe. Co. Iron Rivei .Iion Range Lt. &.Pr Co. Ironwood ..... Maytag Sales Co. lshpemingu .William Leininger Jackson. .Jackson Maytag Co. 1001 E Michigan. Phone—drying 39. ..... Mt. Pleasant H. & F. Co. Munising...Munising Hdwe. Co. Muskegon . ..N'. G. Vanderlinde . Nahma . . .Bay Denoquet 00. Nashville . . .Fred K. Bullis Niles ..... Hamilton & Anderson North Branch, Dan’l Orr & Sons Ousted ..... Glancy Bros. Ontonagon .Peaice Hdwe. & Furn. Co. Orion .Maitin B. Hallsted Orleans A L. Sherwood Co. Otisville ..... Parker Hdwe. Co. Otse‘go ........ The Jones Hdwe. /\ fllumin um Wash-er ; Pigeon .......... E. Paul & San Plainwell, Plainwell Maytag 00. Plymouth . . . .Conner Hdwe. 00. Pontiac . . . .Pontiac Maytag 00. 90 Saginaw. Phone 1582. Port Huron ...... Port Huion Maytag Co. Port Huron W. P. Smith Hdwe. Co. uuuuuu Prairieville ....... F. J. Hughes Reed City ..... Sam T. Johnson Reese ............. S. S» Burrlll Remus ............ E. A. Walch Richmond .......... C. 'W. Baler Riverdale ..... R. E. Mo-blo & 00. Rochester . . . .Geo. Burr Hdwe. Roseville, Roseville Hdwe. 00 Royal Oak .Lawson Lumber & Coal Co. St. Johns, St. Johns Electric Shop Saginaw. . . .Saginaw Maytag Co. Sandusky ...Otis Hdwe. Co. Sault Sainte Marie ............. Cowell & Burns Sebewaing ...... John C. Liken ' Shelby ........... A. J. Rankin Shepherd ....... ..L. H. Barnes Smiths Creek. .. .H. Neal & Son S. Haven ' Meisons Furn. & Music Store Sparta . . .J C Ballard & Co. Sturgis . . . . .Frobes Maytag Co. Tawas City ...... Fred Luedtke Tecumseh.. Baldwin Hdwe. Co. Temperance . . . . . . .R. W. Brunt Traverse City ......... Wilson Furniture Co. Trenton . .Trenton Hdwe. Co. Utica .............. E. W. Hahn Waldenbmg ..... Willi-am Stiers Waldron .......... E. J. Wilson Walled Lake . . . .Frank S. Nook Waltz ....... Kryzszky Brothers Warren .............. Fred Lutz Watersmeet ..... Iron Range Lt. & Pr. Co. Watervliet . . ...... 0. Austin Wayne . . . . John Orr West Branch . . .E. H. McGowan eeler an o o o o I 000 W. LaBShaw Whitehall . . . . . . . .W. C. Snyder Woodland. .Daniel B. Green Ypsilanti ..Shaefer Hdwe. Co. ITS‘ELF. DONl’T KEEP' 11'? o -.u—fi. ' \