x VOL. CLXVII. No. 10 ONE YEAR 31,00 Whole Number 4729 FIVE YEARS 83.00 u, HHMII‘IH ‘ ufi‘fiufifi lr"@5711”:leMUHHINEI‘JWJ” 2021 ‘ cant judge a picture ‘1 f‘ by title alone will IN BUYING ENTERTAINMENT, as in buying farm implements or automobiles, the people who buy a brand name that guarantees satisfaction get the best results for their money. How do you choose your entertainment? .What is your test of a motion picture before you go? In buying books, for example, you know that neither a good author nor a good publisher will put his name on a cheap product, and this goes for photoplays, too. The author and publisher of the better pictures of today is the Paramount organization, by far the greatest group of entertainment talent ever as- sembled. Paramount Pictures are seen by more people in more theatres than any other brand, and they stand for quality entertainment from the first foot of film to the last. The theatre showing Paramount Pictures is showing your the best money can buy. 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Wind Englno Hump (:1. 1 I i, l and Prim 28 Water 51.. 13.1.1qu workers in large industrial plants, _made by the Bureau of Labor Statis- tics, shows that milk has replaced beer drinking to a large extent, since the passage of the Volstead act, prac- tically all industries reporting the , '7 drinking of more milk. under prohibi- tion. In warm weather much butter- milk and chocolate ' milk are eon- sumed. In most instances milkmen make their rounds daily, delivering milk in large quantities to employes. It is also reported that there is less sickness, fewer accidents, and larger production per person than in the days of beer drinking and the open saloon. This survey coincides with the re- port of the bureau of agricultural eco- nomics which shows that the consump- tion of milk per person in the United, States increased from 42.4 gallons in 1917, to 54.75 gallons in 1925. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Rudolph Valentino, motion picture actor died in New York City follow- ing an operation for acute appen- dicitis. - The tarifi act permits the govern- ment to pay for tips giving informa- tion on the movement of rum boats; as a result, many sources of smug- gling are located. The Mexican government fails to. modify regulations of the penal code affecting religion and the order for the registration of priests. In the drive to clean up the situa- tion in Canton, Ohio, following the murder of Don R. Mellett, publisher, 3. number of city officials have been re- moved. Forty— four miners weie killed at Cly- mer, Pa. ., by a coal mine explosion. Only four men escaped. A new population estimate by the department of commerce places De- troit’s 1925 population at 1, 290, 000. Sir Hari SinghI the Maharajah of Jammu, Kashmir, India, was guest of honor at a party where all partici- pants dressed as insects. Sir John and Lady Wood, British representa- tives were the hosts. Sir Daniel Hall made an address before the British Association for the Advancement of Science, in which he predicted that population would over- take food production, and that the world would therefore go hungry some time in the future The league of nations disarmament committee adopts the French system of determining the war strength of a nation from the standpoint of its avia- tion equipment. American firms are being granted concessions in Soviet Russia, with the hope that this may lead to recognition - by this government. In Wayne county during the past year there were 1,097 couples failed to marry because they changed their minds during the five days necessary to wait for a license, this being the reggirement under the law passed in 1 . . Senator Gooding, of Idaho, an- nounces that he is opposed to a world court. The five-year aviation program of the navy will remain only a plan until congress appropriates the funds to proceed. According to the 1925 census, the farm population of Michigan decreas- ed from 848,710 in 1920, to 791,563. The comparison is hardly fair, since the 1920 census includes farm laborers and their families who, While not liv- ing on farms, lived outside of incor- porated places. When a ferry boat upset on the Meg- na river in India, ninety-four persons were drowned—only six passengers being saved. The progressive party of Canada hopes to arrange a. treaty with the United States whereby certain prod- ucts may enter each country from the other, duty-free. A cheap new steel, called jalcose, has been perfected. Because of its low cost, strength and hard surface, it will likely find a wide use in the manufacture of automobiles and spe- cial equipment. Production in the basic industries of the country for July, 1926, exceeded , those of the same month a year ago. 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Many of these two-year-olds will be making their first appearance in the show ring, and live stock men view with in- terest the test of heredity which will be offered. Pervenche, Michigan State College’s well-known grand champion Belgian mare at the Chicago International for three years, will be back at the State Fair, and with her will be two half-sis- ters and a filly colt. One of the half- sisters, 3. two-year-old, is said to re- semble Pervenche very closely in color and build. The grand champion Percheron stallion, Treviso, will be represented at Detroit by two sons and two daugh- ters. Leila, grand champion Percher- on mare at Chicago last fall, will be . shown along with several of her blood. And Range Line Phoenix, blue ribbon winning Belgian stallion, Who has headed the college herd in recent sea- sons, will have several daughters in the show ring at the State Fair. These youngsters have all come down from the best blood of their fifim 5” H50 W: ___,_— PUBIJ EKLYL URN'AII ED 1843 EST/l5 A Practical Journal for the Rural Family MICHIGAN SECTION THE CAPPER FARM PRESS Year at Me State Fair breeds. They illustrate the very thing that agricultural expositions, such as the State Fair strive for, and their success in the show ring will be watch- ed closely. Other Exhibits Tell Quality Story. The other exhibits and entries at the State Fair will all play their part in telling this quality story. From live stock to entries in the needlework classes, the fair, like any other good exposition of its kind, will constantly emphasize the need of quality in all agricultural and household products. The horse show will be outstanding among the various live stock sections. Entries in the draft horse, show horse, and varied classes insure one of the most complete exhibits the Michigan Fair has ever had. The horses will form an important part of the evening shows to be held in the coliseum, as well as the afternoon programs. Hunt- ers, jumpers, saddle horses, polo pon- ies, and roadsters will delight all lov- ers of good‘ horseflesh during these special events. Beef cattle exhibits, according to Walter Palmer, director of live stock and exhibits for the fair, will be among the finest in America this year. Dairy cattle, swine, and sheep classes have also filled well, with the promise of unusual quality in the entries in the different sections. Of especial interest among the dairy entries will be 100 head of pure-bred Holsteins from the Michigan State in- stitution herds. Selected animals from among the 1,400 head of Holsteins owned by the different state units, have been entered in a special class. They will not compete against the pri- vately owned entries which come Mares of National Fame, and their Foals in Pasture at the Michigan State College. These Foals will be Exhibited at the State Fair. ' FAQ-usury RELIABILITY SERVICE NUMBER X T 52': from states scattered all over the mid- dle west, as well as from Michigan’s leading dairy breeders. The fact that the National Dairy Show is to be held at the Michigan State Fair grounds in October is thought by authorities to have been responsible for the unusual interest taken in dairy classes at the fair. With the two expositions scheduled for a month apart, 1926 is being looked up- on as a truly big dairy year for Mich- igan. Nearly 5,000 entries in the poultry and pet stock division will be on hand to further demonstrate the value of quality stock. Addition of special pro- duction classes this year, along with the standard exhibit classes which have been present in the past, has re- sulted in marked expansion of the poultry exposition. New Agricultural Building Finished. Farm crops, horticulture, and flori- culture will all be housed in the new Agricultural Building, along with edu~ cational' exhibits from most of the leading agricultural organizations and groups in Michigan. The Agricultural Building, which has just been complet- ed, is said to be the largest agricul- tural exhibit structure of its kind in the world. A great display of cut flowers, fur- nished by the Michigan Florists’ Asso- ciation, will be banked around a foun- tain in the center of the building. At one end of the floor space will be the (Continued on page 219). DeveIOps 3 Frost Resisting Corn Mcflzgmz Experimeflter Succeed: m Giving Me W'orlel Such a Verity of Maize By Allen B. Cooke NTERESTING problems of more or less importance continually arise to confront the corn growers of the corn producing states from the Canadian boundary to the Gulf of Mex- ico. These problems are varied and are not necessarily the same for dif- ferent sections of the corn producing area, nor for different portions of—any particular” state. The reasons are ob- vious, and paramount of these is the difference of soil and climatic condi- tions in different areas.‘ Michigan’s problem is not ‘Iowa’s problem, and with this in view, state experiment stations take up that phase of inves- tigation and research that is applica- ble to conditions within their state boundaries. ' Frost, as many farmers of Michigan - know, is a factor in corn raising in this state. To plant early for an early yield is highly desirable, but it has been the plight of the ‘corn grower ' who planted early to see a-portion of his crop killed by May frosts. *The V-Ma-y frost comes usually at a time the young plants have attained who a height of three to six inches, and their tendernoss makes them suscep- tibia to the freezing temperature. The also. afloat the amount State College to expend time and mon- ey on the development of frost-resist- ant strains of corn. Professor J. R. Duncan, of the farm crops department, was detailed to carry on the experi- ment which had its inauguration in the fall of 1920. After five years of selection, investigation and plant breeding, a strain, known as Duncan’s Forst Resisting corn, has been evolv- ed. Seed‘for this strain may be ob- tained from the college.‘ . Corn is originally a tropical plant and it necessarily follows that warmer temperatures are more conducive to its growth, other conditions, such as soil texture, moisture, and methods employed in its cultivation, have some- what the same values in different 10- calities. ' Relatively speaking, frosts in Mich- igan occur late in the spring and early in the fall, thus making the period be- tween of shortduration. The more time allotted for the corn plant ma- chinery to develop. plant food under a temperature conducive to general plant, health, the .’higher the yield. Thus it follows, frost temperatures re- tard the machinery of the plant. lower- ‘ 1118- the amount of starch in the ker- ~ right. yield. This is the effect of fall frosts. The spring frosts in a similar way af- fect the plant, even more drastically, as plants are often times killed out- Many are set back as the func- tions of organs of the plants are slow- ed, resulting in a smaller plant and eventually a lower yield. The logical solution to such a prob- lem would be to find plants capable of growing and developing a larger amount of fully mature corn at lower temperatures. Experiment station men attacked this problem in different ways. \ A't Michigan State College the work was started in the fall of 1920. One hundred ears were selected from a well adapted variety. Twelve kernels from each ear were planted in plats in the field on September 24. During the night of October 28—29, heavy frosts occurred, at a time when the plants had attained a height of six inches. A record was made October 31 en- tailing the result of the frost damage on each plat, some showing no dam- age, and others showing much damage after the plants had been thawed. On April 5,1921, the same number of kernels were again taken from the same ears and likewise planted. Cold, rainy weather followed throughout Ap- ril, and frost occurred May 10. Rec- ord was again made of the plats, and when compared with the records ob- tained the previous fall, the same eight plats showed gleater powers of resistance These plants were allowed to grow and the weaker strains were culled out. As the plants matured crosses were made by hand between plants grown from different cars to maintain a hy- brid. Seed was obtained from the most promising plants for use the fol- lowing year. The project during the year 1922 was similarly carried out. No frost occurred in the region of the college, but seed from the most vigorous plants was obtained. One plant especially was possessed of super-characteristics and showed a hardiness much desired by the experimenters. A similar. condition was prevalent during the year of 1923. No frosts af— fected the plants after planting. ’ In 1924, a one-tenth-acre plat was planted April 24. Germination took place May 5-10, and frosts occurred May 3-4-5-22-23-26. Regular stock seed was planted as a. check, later detac- seled to prevent any contamination of the developing strain. Records of the ' frost attack on the two strains showed (Continued on page 198). ‘ /. who: Pull-l". Published Weekly Established 1843 Copyright 1926 The Lawrence Publishing Co. Editors and Proprietors 1632 Lufwette Boulevard Detroit. 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LEGAL:~Opinions on all prominent lawyer. HEALTH.~l'rax-ti(-ai personal advice from an expcricnccd (lm'tor. FARMz—Answers to all kinds of farm ques- tions. by competent specialists. HOME—Aid in the solution of all kinds of home problems. points. from a VOLUME CLXVH DETROIT, SEPTMBER 4, 19,26 NUMBER TEN CURRENT COMMENT OW is the time to think of agricul- ture as a vocation, ac- cording to the opin- ion of Secretary of :Agriculture Jardine. He believes that, when the young men and women of today are ready for their life work, agriculture will be on a basis compar— able with other lines of endeavor. There are a number of things point- ing in this direction. People are leav- ing the farms and swelling the urban population, with the result that each farmer has a constantly growing num- ber of Americans to feed. The 1925 population figures of Michigan, given elsewhere in this issue, supports this statement. Take Agri- cultural Courses Machinery is being developed to en- able larger production with less labor. This is everywhere evident. The in- troduction of large teams and the trac- tor has enabled a single man to ac- complish what two and three men for- merly did. The combined harvester and thresher is being suited ,to the eastern small farms in the hope that the farmer can cure his grain in the bin with simple equipment, easier than he can in the field. Improved methods of haying also facilitate this work of the farm. Corn huskers and the silo have reduced the labor on the corn crop. In fact, every farm operation is being challenged by the efficiency expert. ‘ , But all of these movements require a better prepared farmer. The hand- ling of complicated machinery, the meeting of more exacting crop condi- tions, the fighting of new diseases and _ insect pests, the improvement of crops for supplying a more critical demand, these all need the attention of men who are informed and well trained. 35171113 training can best be secured through the agricultural courses of our the business of ag— , with Secretary Jardine 111 t the er the girl, who chooses to Study agri- culture, will find himself or herself in an equally advantageous position with those who prepare for bther lines of work. HE foodsupply of . ' World’s the world is not F d ‘keeping pace with the 00 increase in popula- Sapply tion. Sooner or later there will be a. short- age, according to Sir Daniel Hall, who spoke recently upon the subject before the British Association for the ad- vancement of science. It is figured that the present Amer- ican system of agriculture will feed about 140,000,000 people, or. the esti- mated population of this country in twenty-five years. It is also estimated that the agriculture of the country ultimately will be called upon to sup- port a population of 300,000,000. Better control of insects and fung- oids would give the race more food. It is calculated that from fifteen to twenty per cent of the food now grown is destroyed by these organ- isms. The farmers of the country are out annually over one and a. half bil— lion dollars in fighting crop pests, ac- cording to statisticians. This loss is likely to increase. Just now we are getting letters from a. wid- er and wider territory on the depreda— tions of the corn borer here in-Michi- gan. The pest is reported in a num- ber of counties in Indiana. It is spread- ing fast in Ohio. This pest alone will occasion the farmers millions of dol- lars‘of loss. Other pests are on their way, some even more threatening than is the corn borer. Thus it is apparent, looking at the whole problem of food supply from a. broad angle, that more and more con- sideration must be given to the var- ious phases of crop production. And this means that we must look to in- vestigators for determining what con- ditions are most favorable for plants, and how the enemies may be best con- trolled or exterminated. In fact, re- search in connection with the produc- tion and consumption of food is most vital to the future welfare of the race. AST week during Opening a potato inspec- tion tour, we listened f' to an impromptu talk Vista by a. young farmer on the how and why of certain practices in the culture of po- tatoes. Without the advantages of a technical training, this young man spoke familiarly of the food elements of the soil, of desirable conditions for the growing of this particular crop, of certified seed, insects, diseases, and spiays. It was not a long time ago that this same young man had very little inter- est in farming. He was under the im— pression, it seems, that many years ago all the useful and valuable things about farming had been learned, and that this information had been handed down to us by earlier'generations. In other words, there was nothing new in agriculture that could command the attention of a normal young man, and as a result, he had lost interest in the business. But he was fortunate. Inadvertently he had arranged to manage the farm of a person who knew that all the problems of agriculture had not been solved. This man had applied himself diligently 'to the study of the various practical questions arising in the pro- duction of crops. By this means he had learned many interesting and val- uable things from his own experience, and from contact with other good farmers and experimenters. The older man knew the limitations of his young friend and deliberately“ but quietly, went about the task of ‘ planting in the mind of the latter the idea that there were thdughteprovoking‘ things to be found in the homely busi- .i' . soil, and to the effect of certain oper- ations of farm machinery dpon soil conditions. Samples of soil were test- ed for acidity, and the young man was asked to make an acid test of the var-‘ ious fields of the farm. In these and other ways this young farmer was in- terested in matters he had never dreamed existed, and he soon became possessed of the idea that here were matters that would satisfy the spirit of venture in any normal person. It, no doubt, would be' dificult now to keep him from thoroughly posting himself upon current knowledge of practical agriculture. And, after all, what finer thing can ‘ a man do than to lead a. young man to realize that everywhere there are in- teresting and worth-while things about us with which body, mind, and soul can ‘be healthfully exercised? There can be few thin-gs more, satisfying than opening up vistas through which oth- ers, as well as ourselves, may get a. broader vision of ‘life. N India. there grows Know a. tree of unusual About characteristics. This _ _ 'banyon tree, as it is Nutrition called, lifts its crown toward the sky, but turns its limbs downward toward the ground. They root themselves and form trunks around the parent tree. In the course of time, dozens of these trunks support a. giant canopy. Even after the parent tree has withered and decayed, the tree flourishes. Knowledge is like this spreading tree. And the knowledge of nutrition, which scientists and nutrition special- ists are adding to every day, is a. fit- ting illustration. Just as the banyon tree is constantly sending out limbs to become new roots, to gather more food and water to produce greater growth, so the research workers in the nutrition field are continually seeking out new laws and truths regarding hu- man nutrition, that when adapted will grow a stronger and more healthy race of people. Knowledge is of little value if not put into practice. But to be conscious that we are ignorant of certain truths that have a close bearing on our every-day life, is a great step toward acquiring knowledge. During the past decade, our nutri- tion workers have given us much in the way of balanced diets, vitamins, and calories, and we are greatly in— debted to them. . Every housewife is confronted with a problem of how to apply the results of this nutrition work to her family. The rural housewife, living at the source of food supply of the nation, has it in her power to make the farm family the best fed and healthiest in‘ the nation if she keeps herself inform- ed, and adopts the practical truths that research workers in the nutrition fields have discovered. N another page in Mill! this issue is a. re« G . . port showmg the per am; "1 capita. gain in the con- Favor sumption of milk in this country. This re- port would indicate that the dairyman ‘ has profite'd much through the adop- tion of the eighteenth amendment to the federal constitution. But milk has been recognized throughout the ages as a leading food. It has been the subject of song and poetry since history began. The prom- ised land was reported by. the spies to fldw‘ with milk and'honey. In the mind of Ovid, the great Roman poet, milk was accorded al'place next" to? nectar, the drink of the gods. The sacred scriptures mentions milk forty- seven times. And modern scientists are in full accord with the ancients. This fluid is not only refreshingxmut it is an}. » fin .ity and strength and increases skill It has been carefully demonstrated that men given a glass of milk once during the forenoon, and again in 1219 “afternoon, are capable of doing more éfl‘icient work than without this food. Probably no other' class is more backward in availing themselves of the advantages of milk than are farm- ers, themselves. If there is any place where the maximum of milk should be consumed it is on the farms; jivhere this product can be had in its freshest and purest state. er’sz'ccz Olemcea h/I AYBE you think this is somethin’ you don’t know nothin’ about. Well, it ain’t, you know lots about it, and it ain’t got nothin’ ta. do with brass either. . And it ain’t about no foreign duke, and such like. Brassica is common, and What you call likeabul. There ain’t nothin’ stuck up about Brassica, but it’s right there with the Oleracea. a head on you like Brassica, you’d know Brassica Oleracea was cabbage. Now, just try ta imagine what we’d do without cabbages. If we couldn’t have sour kraut, some 0’ us would not know what to. eat lots 0’ times. Sour kraut is hu« man silage, and you gotta have it ta keep the milk 0’ human kind- ness flowin’ some folkses. And pickled 'bull and Brassica, (I mean corned beef and cabbage), is et by folkses, just plain folkses like me and you. The other kind 0' folkeesl eat frog legs and etc. But every time you hear o’somebody What likes corn- ed beef and cabbage, you know what kind of a person he is. I bet he kin do two days’ work in one day, easier than the ones what eat fluff puddin' kin do one day’s work in two days. Cabbage belongs ta. the workers 0 the world, and When you think 0’ what cabbages is accomplished through hu- man l,bein"s, you’d agree with me we ought ta put up a. monument ta cab— bages. _ Now, maybe you think you know cabbages. Well, there’s lots in the family maybe you don’t know about. They call ’em all Brassica Oleracea—L— must like the name. 'Fer inst, there's Brussels sprouts, what is young cab— bages what can’t grow up, and kale is cabbage,that can’t form a head. Cauliflower is a cabbage with a col- lege educashun, and kohlrabi can’t make a. head, so it makes a. body. So you see, cabbage is the only one of the family 0’ brothers and sisters what kin make a head and use it. Cabbages is particular where they grow. They want ta feed good. May- be ’cause they’re such good feeders, they’re such good eaters. Anyhow, they’re sogood that lots 0’ worms, etc., like ta eat ’em before we kin eat ’em, and we gotta fight ta. have anythin’ left for ourselves. It’s-only a cabbage head what don’t eat cabbages. I eat ’em, and that’s why I like ta sleep so well. nothin’ so comfortabul like havin’ a. good dinner 0’ corned beef and cab- bags, or spare ribs and ,sour kraut, and then *havin’ a good snooze. ' ‘ HY .SYCKDE. .-’ County Farm Agent H. L. Barnum, of Miss‘aukee County, believes that he has found a. new sweet clover on a. .. farm near Palmouth. Numerous plants in the field Send up new Shoots simi- lar to the habit of sweet clover does not m1 gSe‘ed $111311 mm m Now," if you had" in; There’s - mileage. Regular , m3 -, ‘.z . H ‘ OFF.” TWH'QT ‘FIP‘CPIKUWKUK'PH PQVRH‘J'HAQCDWC D ERE is the method followed by Sidney Foster of Ingham County in disposing of his potato crop. He waits until the Crop is in good shape for harvesting then dig’s about six or seven hundred bushels, planning to have, this amount ready by the last of. the week. On Friday he runs an ad- .Vertisement in the daily paper of the city of Lansing nine miles away. Last , year on the Saturday following the day on which his advertisement was published there were sixty automo- biles lined up at the farm at one time. By having the six or seven hundred bushels dug ahead, he is able to keep up with the demand from these “visit- ingv automobiles. Otherwise some would be obliged to go home without potatoes. The digger is kept busy and by the timethe crop is dug, (usually ' about two weeks), the potatoes are all Sold at the. door. Mr. Foster refuses to supply grocery stores or commission men, notwith- Better MarketingFacilities New Plan of Marketzhg T uéereu/orz'r-Free fleeredz'tedg . Catt/e at Bufiz/o, By H. R. Smith cattle now being tested for tuber- culosis, and the high percentage of infection, particularly in some of the eastern states,‘ a large number of dairy cattle from the middle west states are being shipped to eastern points to replace the reactors slaugh- tered. During the month of July 75,000 cat- tle in New York state alone were tuberculin tested, of which 7,700 re- acted to the test. It is impossible to make these replacements locally, and BECAESE of the large number of ‘eastern dealers are depending upon Michigan “and Wisconsin particularly, for these replacements. New York state is spending«approx— imately four million dollars per year on the project of eradicating tubercu- losis in cattle. Other eastern states are spending large sums for this pur- pose. It stands to reason that the state officials must be very particular as to the source of supplies for taking the place of the reacting cattle re- moved from these eastern herds. The expenditure of large sums in eradicat- ing tuberculosis is not justified unless such precautions are’taken. Circum- stances have been such as to necessi- tate the enforcement of strict regula- tions to prevent questionable cattle from being used to replace these re— actors. Unless such cattle come from accredited counties, accredited herds, or herds under supervision, they must An Big/mm Farmer But/d: Up Fine BusineJr standing that many call at his farm to purchase his spuds. He has worked up this direct trade and feels that by selling to the groceries and commis- sion men he would have to disappoint some of his regular customers. He does not wish anyone to make a trip to the farm for nothing. His potatoes are of good quality. He uses high grade seed, plants upon soil ‘well adapted to potatoes and contain- ing much humus and fertilizer and then gives the very best of care in the way of cultivation and timely spray- ing. The crop is also graded to uni- form sizes. This gives the consumers a quality of product which satisfies. And since they can get the potatoes at less than they would have to pay in the stores, the whole program is based on sound economics. There are many potato growers and fruit grow- ers who could practice selling after this same manner to their own advan- tage and to that of the consumer.—W. not only be tested at time of ship- ment, but are held in segregation for a period of sixty days and retested be- fore they are permitted to be placed in the herds of the purchasers. All breeding and dairy cattle pur- chased at public stock yards by east- ern dealers are subject to these regu- lations. In view of the fact that there are now twenty~nine accredited counties in the state of Michigan, seven in Wis- consin, six in Indiana and five in Ohio, it would seem that the time has ar- rived whereby special provision should be made for handling this class of cattle at some of the eastern markets. This matter was called to the atten- tion of the eastern state officials by the writer during the meetings of the eastern states’ tuberculosis confer- ence, held in Burlington, Vermont, on June 21-22, 1926. A special conference of these officials was held in Albany, New York, on August 10, for the con sideration of the proposed plan where- by cattle from accredited counties and accredited herds kept in a segregated district in the Buffalo stock yards can be shipped to eastern states and will be acceptable without special test, if these cattle have been tested within a year, and are accompanied by official test charts. Practically all of the east- ern states have indicated their willing- ness to accept cattle under this plan. _ (Continued on page 220). Dont wait longer neighbor ' Film uzsns {Mrs r9 us; mm This week order Swift’s Red Steer and be sure of the best fertilizer HY wait longer, neighbor? You know that the right kind of fer- tilizer will give you a larger yield of wheat. {You know Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizers are made right. Let me fix up your or- der this week. I know the successful wheat growers in your locality. I know the kind and amount of fertilizer they use. I know what our Agricultural College recommends. I can help you select the right analysis and the right amount of Swift’s Red Steer Fer- tilizers to make you the most profit. I recommend Swift’s Red Steer high analysis fertilizer for wheat. Because of its high analysis, I can save you real money on this fertilizer. You get the bene— fit of lower costs for freight, labor and bagging I’d like to see you cash in on the next wheat crop. You. can do it with Swift’s Red Steer Fertilizer. I can help you- but don’t wait longer. Come in this week. INCE the visit of Senator Capper Secretary Jardine andwNational Grange Master Louis J. Taber to the summer camp of President 0001- idge in the Adirondacks, farm relief discussion has centered around the tariff. These men all insist that the farmers want a readjustment of the ' tariff in favor of agriculture. But, re- gardless of the assertions of a few middle western leaders of the McNary— Haugen movement that the farmers are going to tear down the tariff wall ‘ unless congress enacts their scheme into law, it is generally conceded that Senator Capper was right when he told the President that the farmers of, the north and west are protectionists in principle, and are not going to strike down the protective tariff be- cause they feel that they are not get- ting as much benefit from,it as the manufacturers and laborers. It is agreed, however, as these three foremost representatives of agricul- ture told the President, that while the farmers belive in the principles of a tariff, they want to see a more equal division of the fruits of the system. The suggestion of Senator Capper that a tariff be placed on hides and the tariff increased on meats is fav- ored by representatives of the cattle industry, who say that the cattle bus- iness is still in a bad way, and feel that everything possible should be done to restore prosperity to the live stock business. “We all know that our export trade is falling off and that the farmer must look to his domestic market for his livelihood. Therefore we must be alert to meet this condition and to develop our domestic market,” Senator Capper declared. , . Most farm organization representa- . tives agree with the Kansas senator that the two essentials to meet the sit- uation are a protective tariff that will adequately protect the farmers, and adjusting production as far as possi- ble to domestic market demands. It is believed that Secretary Jardine voiced the prevailing farm sentiment when he told the President that the farmers want a reduction of taxes, es- pecially the state and local taxes. It is known that the federal government has gone much farther than state and local governments in tax reduction. But it is also agreed that it is up to the farmers to look after their state and local authorities. As one farmer leader says, when the farmers quit voting for bond issues and electing men who favor extravagant appropria— tions for state and local uses, there ., Recommed Tariff Re Leader: Discus; Condition; will be some possibility of checking. the alarming increase in taxation, which is becoming burdensome. r‘ The onion growing industry of both the north and south is affected disas- trously by the extensive importations of Spanish and Egyptian onions. Egyp- tian onions to the extent of nearly bushels of Spanish onions were im- ported last year. The Spanish onions 700,000 bushels, and nearly 2,000,000? NI“! i come into direct competition with the ,- - 4 1 onions grown in Ohio, New York and E other eastern states. The tomato grow- , ers are saying that the fifteen per cent ; advalorem tariff on canned tomatoes is not enough to afford them the nec- essary protection. There has been a large increase in imports of canned tomatoes since the Fordney—McCumber tariff law was enacted. -It is noted that most of the requests coming to the United States Tariff Commission from farm organizations for tarifi changes are for increases in ' rthe.,duties.~—Reynolds. ‘ ‘ O KEEP OUT INFERIOR SEED. . ORE than 2,000 sacks of crimson I ' ~ ciover seed were prohibited en- ry by the department of agriculture I.‘ under the federal seed ’act during the first six months of this year, on ac count of low germination. This was out of a total of 8,034 sacksoffered for entry. In most cases, according to the department investigators, this low germination was due to the presence of a large proportion of seeds which gave broken sprouts. Such seed is of no value for seeding purposes. WANT DAY-OLD CHICK BUSINESS REGULATED. THE department of agriculture has been asked by the organized poul- try breeders and day-old chick men, to work out a .plan of uniform state rules for the regulation of quality of poultry breeding flocks, hatching eggs and baby chicks. charge of poultry investigations in the department, says that since the adop- tion of the uniform plan by the first national conference on accreditation and certification work a year ago, sev- eral states have joined the movement for uniform rules. ‘ POTATO EXCHANGE HOLDS AN- NUAL SESSION. \ 4,._~._. HE eighth annual session of the Michigan Potato Growers’ Ex- change ended harmoniously, although a spirited situation developed atone time over the order of business. The good feeling resulted from a general agreement that the organization and its leaders should put forth special effort in the future to improve the quality of the product put upon the market. The past year exceeded all others in the amount of business done. Nearly 3,000 cars of potatoes were sold for over~$4,000,000, despite the fact that the 1925 crop was the shortest crop of recent years. The larger output was the result of a larger number of ship- ping associations in the Montcalm ter- ritory, the contract system, and effi- cient sales service, according to the officials. Manager Fred Hibst’s report shows the following pool prices for the year: August, $2.11; September, $1.76; Oc. ’ tablet, $236,Novemvb‘er’,j ,. . p , arjy; $4.03; motif-nary $3.631» Maren,'f- ~ $3.92; 'Apri1,.'$4.78;r May, $3.11; June," ’ V1810n Dr. M. H. Jull, in' $2.95. , . , During a spirited election, the fol- lowing directors were selected: Henry Curtis, of Cadillac; J. T. Bussey, of Lake Leelanau; L. G. Van Liew, of Lakéview; George Sherman, of Ed-_ more. It was decided by the dele- gates that, in the future, the annual ‘ meetings Would be closed—only dele- gates, their wives, and invited guests being privileged to the sessions. The potato growers expressed the feeling that there is need for special study of potato problems. The work, of the state college and experiment station is much appreciated, but it was thought'that the importance of the crop justified as much considera«' tion as is being given to the horticul- tural interests of the state. BOYS' AND GIRLS’ CAMP AT GAYLORD.‘ HE First Annual Top ‘0’ Michigan Boys’ and Girls’ Camp took place at Gaylord last week. Over 200 boys and girls, members of clubs north of Bay City, took advantage of this op- portunity to participate .in contests, games, and tests which will assist ‘ them in the development of the things essential in the great game of life—— their health, heads, hands, and hearts. Seven teams were selected to repre sent the northern district at the State Fair—poultry, potato, dairy, canning, handicraft, etc. This first Top 0’ Michigan Camp was made possible through the cooper- ation of the Gaylord Chamber of Com: merce, the Michigan Central Railroad, and Mr. Herman Lunden, with the State Club Department. Ml local ar- rangements and supplies were provid- ed by the Gaylord merchants. Mr. Lunden supplied the culinary needs, while the Michigan Central Railroad provided 225 cots for the occasion. Mr. P. G. Lunden, Miss Sylvia Wixson, and Miss Ruth Weatherby, State Club Leaders, were in charge of the camp. The following counties were repre- sented at the camp: Otsego, Alpena, Montmorency, Antrim, Presque Isle, Cheboygan, Emmet, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Roscommon, Osceola, Ma- son, Arenac, and Gladwin.——E. J. Leen- houts. I I! II ; i .‘III/ IIIII'I // / .// // I. f , m fiflififimmur“? IIIIIIIIIIIIIII ‘. ' .' / 25!! ”ivy I \ \ ,9\/ 4 I’ll; ’/ , ..\ Hill" 3 .t‘l .. -' " «§.I‘tl.zl..\~ . _ mm ~ .x\‘ 2 I 1“ ”SI ': ‘ “pl \‘ ¥é§> ml /// / / 31/ f I”, ‘ Z? Illfl"lI/’/I;III‘IfIZ/'i I . we?“ ,1. I Inn/“M I / ./ 0/9/24 // / /7/’. 1” //%j I’v/_ ’l,’/////// /:: 3 ”/ THIS r . . [s l .I” 33:42; Jinn. ' fertilizer ' tellers of fruits _ among: Mic - mu. . ‘ ' (Continuedfrom page 195). that the. check variety. was damaged to a far greater extent thani‘th‘e new strain being evolved.) One" acre of the ’new‘ strain" was planted during the early spriiig of 1925. Frosts occurred at intervals from April 17 to May 31, and on two different nights in May (the tempera- ture reached points four and five de grees below freezing. The corn plants were four to six inches in height at the time of the heaviest: freeze. Plants showing any weakness dur- ing this. regime of Jack Frost were chopped out, leaving the plants that truly inherited hardy characteristics. These conditions encountered during 1925 were the most severe the new ‘ strain was subjected to during the course of the. experiment. The plants which weathered the se- vere conditions showed vigor; the leaves didrnot lose their 'color after having thawed, assuring scientists at the college that they had arrived at their destination. A frost resistant variety had been developed. This se« lection nevertheless, will be carried on for some time, assuring the farmer that the strain is truly resistant to the depredations of Jack Frost. Plats were planted in 1926 on isolated parts of the college farm to increase the amount of seed. ' . University of Wisconsin obtained similar results for the farmers of their locale by using laboratory methods which controlled temperatures, saving plants that were most resistant to freezing. This method, nevertheless, is not as fool proof as the method used by Professor Duncan. The practical method herein used is safest, agro‘" nomists aver. Mr. W. Richey, attache of the Unit- ed .. States Department of Agriculture, is carrying on‘ an experiment, using seed corn secured from ,the high alti- tudes of South America. ' The variety evolved by the Michigan State College experimenter has been .adudged a pure variety, and has al- ready won recognition from the farm~ er in the colder climes. Evidence of the recognition is shown by the num- ber of requests for seed, received at the college, from corn planters of Brit- ish Columbia, Alaska and the interior of Canad ' ». AGRICULTURAL BRIEFS. _The Interstate Commerce Commis- Sion has issued orders to railroads to reduce freight rates on fertilizers and materials, beginning with January 1, 1927. The decision follovVed a, two-year investigation begun on mo- tion of the commission itself. An effort is being made by the treas- ury department and the farm loan boards to cut farmers from five and onehalf per cent to five per cent. While the average weight of fleeces taken from the sheep of Michigan av- erages eight pounds, as against 7.8 pounds for the country, the total pro- duction of wool in the state for 1926 is placed at 7,928,000 pounds, as com- pared With 8,008,000 last year.- The recentadvance in, the price of early potatoes in Michigan cities has revwed the hope that again potatoes may lead 1n the list of her cash crops. Michigan certified seed growers re- port a good crop, ,and the inspectors are finding the fields in remarkably fine shape as to cleanliness "from dis~ eases‘and insects. * Nine Jersey\ breeders living near Rockford have “formed a pool of one thousand dollars with which to pur< chase the best sire that canv‘be pro- cured for that amount. ‘ g‘Complains are being made, that re of southern reaches“ the :,. tageof.'tihe=_ 11‘ it is cfiflme‘d,“~ 5;? the rates on loans to. are, pushing . the sale . . ,/\~¢-‘ ,/wr~— fm.‘ Your orders are shipped within 24 hours Your orders will be shipped within 24 hours. That saves time. Besides, one of our seven big houses is near to you. Therefore, your letter reaches us quicker. Your goods go to you quicker. It is quicker and cheaper, and more satisfactory to send all your orders to Ward’s. Ward’s Big F all Catalogue Is Yours Free You write your name on the coupon below. 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This feature is a great time and labor saver, and makes friends everywhere. Another point in favor of the McCormick-Deering is its ability to lift potatoes out of the soil without bruising them. Everything else being equal, potatoes dug with a McCormick-Deering digger should bring a higher price on the market than those dug any other way. The McCormick-Deering is designed to operate with light draft. This makes it possible to operate the digger at sufficient depth to make sure of getting all of the potatoes without overstraining the team or the machine. McCormick-Deering Potato Diggers are available in types and sizes for the needs of every locality. , Make it a point to see your favorite type and size at the store of the local McCormick-Deering dealer. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY 606 So. 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Recently I saw a. cut of a motor cultivator pulling two extra two-row cultivators, three men operating the outfit. The claim is made that three’ men, with this outfit, can cultivate as much corn as six men and twelve horses with single cultivators. Why have the men use one-row cultivators when the single-row cultivator is en- tirely out of date with progressive farmers who are watching the costs of production?—-H. B. My understanding is that this was simply an experiment to see just‘ what Could be done in increasing the speed of cultivation, and especially to-find out whether the average motor culti- vator had suflicient power and flexi- bility to handle the two extra two-row cultivators; and if any comparison was made, it was rather to show what rapid strides have been ‘made in the speed at which the work can be done, rather than in the cost of doing the work. While it is true that in the more progressive sections, the two- row cultivator is recognized as a great labor-saver and cost-saver, still in many other sections the single-row cultivator is still the standard imple- ment, and the two-row ones are very scarce. Certainly if they were trying very hard to cut down the cost of cul- tivating, the apparent next step would be to plant six rows at a time, so that one man could control all three of the cultivators and do away with the two extra men. While neither of these would be difficult to work out mechan~ ically, it would add considerably to the cost of the corn-growing equipment, and the cost of overhead is something which must be considered very care- fully indeed, especial-ly for equipment which is used only a few days per year.—I. D. ' MAKING BARNYARD PAVEMENT I am thinking of paving at least a part of my barnyard and would like your advice as to the proper way of doing it. Would it be all right to put ‘ rock in the bottom first, or should gravel and sand be used for founda- tion? What proportion of cement and sand should I use to get the proper strength? Will bluff sand be satis- factory, or should I go to the expense of hauling river sand for quite a. long distance?—;J. W. Ask your Portland Cement dealer for their free bulletins on floors and pavements. These will give you com- plete information on building the forms, putting in the foundation, mix: ing and pouring the concrete. A barnyard feeding floor should be at least four inches thick with rein- forcing wires or rods running in both directions, or with woven wire fencing. The'proper mixture is‘one bag of ce- ment, two cubic feet of clean .sand, and three cubic feet of coarse pebbles or broken stone. A mixture of cement and, sandgdoes not make as good con- crete as one of cement, ,sand and coarse gravel, and requires consider— ably more-cement for a given amount of concrete. If sand only is used, one bag of cement to four cubic feet of. sand will usually” be about right. Sand should be sharp and clean and not too fine. Your bluff fisand shOuld be alright if it is clean. A six-inch foundatoin of gravel or cinders is best. Stones may be used if mixed with sand or gravel and tamped while wet.- 3’ CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS. HE usual method of most drivers in crossing railroad tracks ob« soured from view, is to drive on high gear throttled down. To drive on high gear requires a Certain amount of gasoline, and if the amount is re— duced too much the engine will stall. By shifting intosecond speed, all such danger is overcome. Then the engine is turning faster and it is not so easy to stall. Furthermore, the car may be driven across the tracks at approx imately the same speed. 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And now, with additional improvements and refinements Star Cars are more than even the world’s greatest dollar-for —dollar value. E High in quality but moderate in’ price ON‘T judge Buckeyes by their price; they are! put together with the same care, the same number of p ies, the same generous proportions and the same sturdy construction as the regular Kelly; Springfield tires, the best tires we make. Buckeyes represent real value. They will compare favorably with many tires sold at higher prices. If you do not feel that you need the extra mileage of the regular Kelly/Springfield tires, try Buckeyes. They are sold by Kelly dealers everywhere, and are covered by the usual Standard Warranty. KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO. 250 West 57th St. New York, N. Y. BUCKEYE TIRES Built by Kellyv Springfield When Writing to Advertisers Please Mention The Michigan Farmer Ship Your LIVE POULTRY Direct to DETROIT BEEF CO. 1903 Adelaide St., Detroit, Mich. Best and Most Reliable Market in Detroit. Tags and Quotations on application. We sold Ten Thous- and Calves for farmers last year. We can do equally well with your poultry. Free Shippers’ Guide. - vi aim-3‘“... = . .-‘ ”:“lslvffifisui!!lullr ’ all. s]: ?l “ l: .- all 5.» u : lNSlST ON l'l‘S BEING HULLED \NI'IH A BIRDSITLl. MULLER If your farmers or your Thresherman does not have a Birdse,“ Huller, we can supply you with a smell individual Huller for use With a smell tractor. We build Hullers in 8 sizes for every need. Write us. BIRDSELL MFG. CO. 404 So. Columbia Street, SOUTH BEND. IND. BUYS ANY wrr'rn Engine—1V2 to 7 n-P. Bold D m from IAC‘I‘ORY To You On Your Own Terms—No Interest Charges. Here’s the engine that has revolutionized power on the farm—makes every job easy and cheap. Low priced-—in all sizes. 136 to 30 HP. Simple to operate and free from usual engine troubles. Over 150. Engine in use today. Bum Kerosene, Gasoline, ’ Gas-Oil Distillate er Gas. Delivers power far in excess of rating on the cheapest fuels. Built to burn an fuel—no attachments nee; essary. Equipped with c mous WICO‘ Magneto square protected tank, die—cast bearings. speed and ower r lator and throttling ovemor. . gee-op our Oldln Ine— ey is little o! It Down on the new. nvestigate this engine now. Write for my Elia, Free, Illustrated Book and details of Offer. No ob igation. Or. if interested, ask about Log and Tree Saws. 3—in—1 Saw Rigs or Pump Outfits. ED. H. WITTE. Pres. wan ENG“! WORKS 2193 Wm. are... “I .II'.. _ ‘ also made from nearest of ese warehouses: Minnespol Minn” Adena. 6a.; Trenton. N. 1.. Richmond. s. Temps . New Orleans. L D as. ex. redo, Tex" Denver, Colo.. s Mont. New York, NJ. - - Albany. N. 1. Me. Portland. 0mm! rumours, . '“"‘J' ‘0” ”a 3m THRESHING LICENSE. Does the law of Michigan require that a. person or man running a. steam threshing machine engine have a li- cense? If so, how would such a man go about it to obtain one?-——C. H. B. The statute prescribes qualifications for engineers on railroad locomotives, and requires license for operation of motor vehicles, and license is also re- quired of engineers on vessels, but we do not find any provision in the sta- tutes for licensing engineers operating other engines. Such provision may be found in the ordinances of the cities. ——Rood. CHILDREN’S HEIRSHIP RIGHTS. When husband dies do children be- come heirs to personal property, al- though the mother is 1iving?-—Suh scriber. ,\ ' One-third of the land descends to the widow and the remainder to the children. The personal property goes to the executor or administrators, and, after payment of debts and cost of ad- ministration, one-third is distributed to the widow and the remainder to the children—Rood. ' WIFE’S COMPENSATION. I live on my wife’s property. She does the work. 'What compensation should I give her? Should I pay her rent? Please advise—R. No legal question is involved. The husband is under obligation to support the wife in a suitable condition accord- ing to their\station in life. There is no implied contract to pay rent for‘oc- cupancy for one spouse of the prop- erty belonging to the other.-—Rood. TUITION FOR NON-RESIDENT " PROPERTY OWNER. We live in the—fisher school district but have eighty acres of land in the Evergreen school district. For two years we have been sending our boy to the Evergreen school and we intend to send two children this year. Last week the Evergreen school board told us we had to send our children to the Fisher school because we belonged to that district. Can they compel us to do this? rWe pay taxes on our eighty acres to the Evergreen school, and the Fisher school lies quite a little out of our way, although the distance is the same—J. S The property in each school district is liable to taxation for school pur- poses only for the benefit of residents of the district; and therefore the school board would be justified in re— quiring the payment of tuition by any non-resident attending the school," al- though such non-resident might be the owner of property lying within the dis- trict—Rood. - MORTGAGE ON PARTNERSHIP PROPERTY. A. and B. buy a farm together on contract and pay for the farm. Can A. mortgage the farm without the con- sent of B? Would the mortgage be legal if B. were not notified ?——E. C. If A. and B. are husband and Wife, the mortgage is void. If they are not, 000 the mortgage is a valid lien upon the undivided interest of the party giving it, but does not bind the interest of the other party.~———Rood. PRIVILEGE TO'WORK FARM. I rented a farm from a man. Before I moved on it-he told me that I could farm it. ‘Now that I have moved, he informed me .that he did not want me to farm it. I haven’t any contract, but I have witnesses to prove that he told me I could farm the land. What can I do in this case?—G. V. If there is a legal lease without re- striction as to the use, the lessee would have the rigft to cultivate the / land in the ordinary course of his "shoe. : . He bandry. If there is alerting .by word ' an all 1a.... Moe Sealant red Cum-t to Club “ “net’s-cl pus" _ ‘ ten cents) I. of mouth only, there ”is a tenancy ac- cording to the terms of the lease not exceeding ‘one year, as all leases for longer than one year are void unless in writing; and in this case the terms of the lease would. depend upon the proof. The letting of farm land with- out restriction as to the use, would be presumed to include the right to ‘cul- tints—Rood. RURAL HEALTH By Dr. C. H. Lerrigo s MOTHER LOOKS AFTER THEM. EN millions of our country’s pop- ‘ ulation are children under six. Between the ages of five and fif- teen, the children number fourteen millions. Mother has ver')r definite re- sponsibilities before ever she opens her door to step outside. I am glad so many aids are now provided that go right into the home. Yesterday I answered a long letter from a very bewildered young woman who is not yet a mother, but soon will be. I ended with this advice: “There is a. little booklet of forty-four pages, Written by Mrs. Max West," and called ‘Pre-natal Care,’ which covers almost every question that you have asked, and many that will be asking later. If you write to your congress- man he will have a copy sent to you free of charge, for this booklet is is- sued by the U. S. Children’s Bureau. A more direct way is to send fiVe cents (money, not postage), to Superintend- ent of Documents, Washington, D. C., asking for Pamphlet No. 4, Pro-natal Care.” . There are many other such booklets prepared by the various bureaus of our government at Washington, splen- did aids in bringing up a family. Of especial value are two other booklets by Mrs. Max West. One entitled “In- fant Care,” contains 118 Pages, and the price is ten cents. The other one is called “Child Care, The Pro-School Age.” It contains eighty-two pages and the price is ten cents. The Bureau ‘ of Education offers some very helpful ones also. Some may be obtained free of charge, but the more direct way is to write to the superintendent of doc- uments, enclosing the few pennies that are charged for actual cost. Please remember that you must send money, not postage stamps. Here are a few that I think particularly good. No. 2, Diet for School Child, five cents; No. 4, ,Teaching Health, five cents; No. 5, ' Child Health Programs for Parent- Teacher Associations, five cents; No. 12, Sleep. . There are other sources of help tha our government at Washington. Ala most all of our state colleges offer help through simple pamphlets. There are many volunteer societiesrthat spe- cialize on some one point of child training and issue low-priced or free literature. Take, for example, the Na.- tional Committee for Mental Hygiene, 370 Fifth Avenue, New York City. They issue some excellent pamphlets in their special line of work. There is one pamphlet (I think the price is .by Doctor Douglas A. Thom, entitled, “Habit Training for Children.” It is a series of leaflets covering the following subjects ”of live interest to the young mother. 1. Does ygur Child Fuss About His .Food? 2. Being a Parent is the-Biggest Job on Earth. 3. Do You Make the Most of Your Child's Intelligence? ‘4. "Isfixmr ' Child Jealous! ,3. Bots - Have Temfiér Tantriimsfi Mum _‘ Obedi‘ WWWWCPT (P '- ‘1 Fri-30m PH": F39 v A FUR farm has been started near Stambaugh, where not only for ‘ , will be propagated, but also mink and beaver.’ There is good expert'opinion that beaver farming has a real future in this northern territory. Mountain municipal market will hence- forth have two market-days each week. The market so far is called emphati- cally successful. On one market day recently, thirty truck-loads of produce . were sold out before noon. held on the farm of the County Infirm— ary near Talbot, August 20. The prin— cipal feature of the day was a hay-cur- ? ing demonstration which featured the side-delivery rake There were also demonstrations of sugar beets, corn ear-to-row test, com- plex planting of'oats and hay for feed, and" an oat and potato variety test. CLOVERLAND CROPS PROMISING. in' Michigan shows the winter wheat yield for the peninsula to have been at the rate of sixteen bushels per acre, ' while rye had a yield of eighteen bush- els. The prospects for a good potato crop here are indicated by the condi-' tion, standing at eighty-nine per cent, ’, seven points above the state average. A somewhat similar situation obtains as to hay, which has a condition per- centage of eighty-five per cent, as against seventy—nine for the state. PERFECT SUPERVISOR ORGANI- sociation was effected at Marquette on August 19. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, and W. H. Needham, of Escanaba, was chosen president. Elev- en counties were represented at the ‘” organization meeting. The association interested itself at this meeting with questions .of legislation, road work, conservation, reforestation, and the tourist traffic. the association will take place at Lake Linden, Houghton county, in October. FAIRS HAVE MANY INTERESTS. of events is being manifested through- out the peninsula. Poultry exhibitors are being given exceptional encourage- ment by Marquette county fair ofli- cials, smallexhibitors being especially urged to exhibit. The Dickinson County Fair plans a notable increasel in the live stock exhibit. Horse rac- ing will be a strong element in the Pickford Fair. The results of the_pure— bred sire campaign will be evidenced at the Marquette county and other fairs of the Peninsula. The State De-l partment of Agriculture will, for the first time, have an exhibit at several of the fairs of the Upper Peninsula. These‘will include SaultrSte. Marie, Marquette, Escanaba, Stephenson and Houghton. will become a permanent feature of our fairs hereafter. . I. Upper Peninsula'is planning to be well ' -“._representedj,at the coming State mt ’ EXTEND MARKET FACILITIES. ESPONDING to the demand by farmers and housewives, the Iron FARMERS ENJOY FIELD DAY. HE Menominee. county fourth an- nual field day for, farmers was and hay-loader. HE department of agriculture’s August report on crop conditions ZATION. ERMANENT organization of the 'Upper Peninsula Supervisors’ As; The next meeting of S fair time in Cloverland approach- es, the usual interest in this series It is expected that this Meanwhile the 1&5. mates“, STAR-true FAa'M. 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Warford Doubles Truck Profits The peculiar advantage of the Warford Auxiliary Transmission over Ford Truck devices in general is that it is equally valu— able under all conditions. Each year in America hundreds of miles. of new highway are paved. There are good roads from coast to coast, :and from border to border. But in the vast meshes of this concrete network are countless miles of bed roads, sand, mud and short steep grades. The truck must travel over both kinds of highway—profitably. Because the Super Warford Transmission has six speeds, the Warford equipped Ford truck travels over pavement at passenger car speed with normal engine Speed, and worms its way like a wartime tank through the heaviest going that ever a horse could get through. When you consider that Warford provides this sort of performance with a double load, b t d [1111th , , a 0“ waif” cqw Co that it hauls two tons instead of one any- 8: where in less time, there can be no reason c“. for considering further which truck to buy. If you will ask the Ford dealer, he will be glad to show you what Warford does and how it does it. Warford also gives the Ford Truck power take-off facilities. Ask the Ford Dealer or the Distributor nearest you Neither the Warford Corporation nor its manufacturers has any con- . nection whatsoever with any com— pany manufacturing motor cars. or 0rd PROD UC T S The Worford Corporation. 44 Whitehall St” New York City WIndsov, OnL Warlord Com. oi Can. Lid. (Hm (Mice) Toronto. Onl. Warlord Corp. oi Can Ltd. c - - A C Lewi Menirui. Qu¢b¢ . M ii M‘ !. Ud‘ 8C 7| 0 0" . Cale-w. A“; l Universal Motor Co. Lid. .Sdmonion. AHA. Dominion Motors Ltd. ‘>t. John, N. B. - . . . H. lrvinI Vancouver. 8. . . . W. l? I ‘Vinnlpe . Man. - Dominion Motors L . (taint. k. - Canadian Motors Ltd. Monochw. Suit. v Moosciaw Motors Ltd. Please Mention The Michigan Farmer When Writingifidieitieers Ask to See THE NEW OVERALLS , L Ask Your Dealer to show you the new Car- hartt. The same high quality which has been maintained for 37 years. Many new improved lee- tureo that odd comfort and convenience. A ger- nlent guaranteeing you the longer wear that has always ehoreetu-ized Content Overalls. Dealer- hverywheto [1W] HANDLING PEACH FITS. Please let me know how to handle peach pits in order to grow seedlings. —~Mrs. N. F. O. The usual custom in handling peach pits is to stratify them during the win- ter, and then plant them in the spring. The process of stratification is as fol- lows: In the fall or winter, when the pits are obtained, they are placed in shal- low boxes—a layer of pits, then a lay- er ~of sand. This process, repeated several times, making severa layers of each. wire to keep squirrels and other ani- mals'out, and placed in the open so that the action of the rains and freez- ing will cause the. hard shells of the pits to crack. The pits are then usu- ally planted in rows about eight to ten inches apart. CARE OF HYACINTH BULBS. Will you please tell me if the bulbs of hyacinths will keep year after year, and how to keep them in ,bloom?—~ E. B. Hyacinth bulbs do not generally pro- duce new bulbs of sufficient size and vigor to enable them to produce flow- ers of good size year after year, there- fore they usually run out after the first year. The flowers the second year are small, and in a. few years they entirely disappear. - If hyacinth bulbs from a flowering potted plant are simply stored, they will not produce flowers the next year as it is necessary to keep the plant growing rather vigorously for a con— siderable time after flowering, to ena- ble it to produce new bulbs. If the hyacinths are growing out-doors they will ,produce a new bulb of smaller size and less vigor, in the course of five or six weeks after flowering. It is usually best to leave these bulbs in the ground instead of digging them about the middle of July, as may be done, and storing them in a. dry place until the first or middle of October, when they might be planted again. For this reason the hyacinths are not as good for permanent plantings as the Cottage Garden tulip, daffodils, and some other types of bulbous plants.— 0. P. Halligan. PLUMS ROT. Could you tell me what causes plums to rot on the trees and drop off when they are getting ripe? Mine just rot in clusters, and get moldy and drop off—W. E. The rotting of plums is generally caused by a fungus disease commonly known as brown rot, which is espe- cially troublesome in seasons when there is a good deal of rain during the four weeks previous to the ripening of the fruit, and especially’ if it is hot and muggy. The disease is more trou- blesome when the leaves of the trees are thick, and particularly when the fruit is developing in thick clusters. The disease starts from spores which germinate very quickly in moist places upon the fruit, and when the clusters are very thick, it is possible to find moist patches on the insides of the clusters at almost any time, which favors the germination of the spores. While perhaps it would not pay to thin out the clusters in the case of such kinds as have small fruits, where large fruits, like Bradshaw, Grand Duke and. Monarch are grown, it is well worth while, and especially in the early ripening kinds which are most subject to disease, owing to the weath- er being. more favorable at that time. While the rotting of the fruit may be ascribed to the development of broWn rot, the disease is favored by . any punctures which-allow. the septa...» , The boxes are coveredwith " come to the surface. . Such a condition is often due to the work of‘p‘lum cur- culio, which lay their eggs: in the plums soon after the fmithas set. The curculio and brewn rot, as well' as other insects and diseases which attack‘the plum, can be controlled to a large extent by means of proper spraying. This should begin as soon. as the color of the petals can be seen. The first application should consist of one gallon of commercial lime sulphur solution, and one pound of dry arse- nate of lead in forty gallons of water. The application should be repeated as soon as the blossoms have dropped, and again in two weeks. This will: generally be sufficient for the early part of the season, but in the case of early ripening varieties, and others which are subject to the attack of brown rot, one gallon of lime-sulphur solution in fifty gallons of water should be used just before the fruit [begins to show color, and it should be repeated about once in ten days if the weather is favorable for the rot, up to within about two weeks of the time. the fruit will ripen. . If one has a dust- ing machine, sulphur dust may be sub- stituted for the later applications, and may be used until a. week before the fruit is to be harvested. These directions apply especially to the European plums, but it is “not ad- visable to spray the Burbank and oth— er Japanese varieties with lime-sul- phur solution after the fruit has set, since it will burn the foliage. Sulphur dust may be used with lead arsenate for the cufculio, and the dust aIOne for brown rot, or if lacking a dusting machine, six pounds of finely ground sulphur, or flowers of sulphur, and four pounds of hydrated lime, together with a pound of flour or fohr ounces of Kayso may be made into a paste and used in fifty gallons of water. This is nearly as effectual as the lime-sul— phur solution and does not injure the foliage of theJapanese varieties. It may also be used on peach trees which; are subject to the attack of brown roll and curculio.—L. R. Taft. CUCUMBERS FAIL TO SET. Could you tell me what is the mat« ter with my cucumbers? They are covered with false blossoms, and very few fruit blossoms, bear very few fruit though covered with blossoms. I have been told I planted the seed at the wrong time; is that true, or is it due to lack of some element in the soil?— Mrs. F. H. P. Cucumber plants normally bear two kinds of blossoms, the male, or stam~ inate, and the female, or pistillate, blossoms. The “false” blossoms which you mention are the male blos‘ soms and are necessary for the proper pollination and fertilization, of the fe‘ male blossoms. Insects are the means of transferring pollen from one blos- som to another, and unless this is done, no fruits will be produced, even though there is an abundance of the female, or “fruit," blossoms. Dry weather, lack of plant food in the soil, or other unfavorable conditions may prevent the formation and develop ment of female blossoms. Plenty of .moisture, and the liberal use of fen tilizers to produce good, thrifty grow‘ ing vines, are necessary to grow a good cucumber crop. Probably nO/fer- , tilizer gives better results than'rotted manure. \This may be broadcasted and plowed under, or a. more economical way is to apply it in the hills when‘ the planting is done. The time of planting would probably have no di-_ rect effect upon the number of the dif— ‘ ferent kinds, of blossoms formed—R. E. Loree, ‘ :5" _, w ‘ 1., "The; R .1“ H; ‘ ,1. T‘— f. ; i _ j in- ,. . URGURHQQWQGH 58¢” a v JCDCDCISFK‘46‘?’ ;_I would like, to know when to put ’ ..‘lime on'my wheat fielding the. bene- ‘ I fit of alfalfa that! wish to sow in the ; spring. , Also, how . ,uch lime shall, I ' use? I expect to us. lime from stone. " I, also, expect to plowthe ground soon ’ as oats and barley are threshed, it ground is in conditions-R. $30. The best time to apply lime under the conditions you mention is as the ' seed-bed is being prepared for wheat. ‘ If conditions are favorable, I would ' suggest; that you plow as soon as the oats and barley are 'threshed and as the seed-bed is being prepared for the , wheat the lime should be gpplied. , ‘It is customary to apply two tons of ground lime stone per acre. The amount that should be applied,» how- ever, will vary with the acidity of the soil. Some soils are quite acid and re- quire more lime than this while others require less. I would suggest that you have your County Agent or the Soils Department of \the College, East Lansing, make a testfor you. _ , , rThe alfalfa should be seeded as E early next spring as the seed can be _ covered. FARM- CREMATORY EASY TO MAKE. TRIP to a popular summer resort to spend a week with a friend- sent the mistress of the farm house home with the firm conviction that a ‘ clean, hot fire is one of the most san- itary means in the world of getting rid of trash. Everything she could burn in the range had been consumed there, but she revolted at the idea of disposing of dead birds and offensive waste by that means. She had no money to buy a regular container for the waste, but a coil of old wire fence answered admirably. From that time to this, dead chick- ens, corn husks, decayed foodkand all the trash that accumulates and is too big for the kitchen fire found its way to the daily fire. No longer do chick- ens run the risk of ptomaine poison 'by eating decayed food. Even the ‘dead lambs and small pigs go up in ' smoke, for the burning place is at a safe distance from the house and is large enough to take in small animals. If the fire is slow a little coal oil is put on the mass and everything is quickly consumed. There is a striking change" in the number of flies that swarm the place since the fire has been in‘ operation. A broken sewer tile elevated on sev- ¢' eral flat stones, or an old oil drum . with the ends out will make a capital ' crematory. It should be set so the prevailing winds will blow the odor and sparks away from house and ham. It can be moved from time to time to get rid of the accumulation of ashes and otherwise needs no par- , ticular care—Mrs. H. R. POUR PACKING SPOILS TRADE. E ARLY in the peach shipping sea- son, a shipment oi Georgia peach- ‘ es was landed in Liverpool, and sold at very attractive prices. The fruit was ofthe highest quality and ‘con— dition for luxury demand, such as ex- ists for peaches in England. ”The peaches sold on the retail stands for from fifteen cents to fifty cents each. Less care was used in selecting and handling later shipments. The fruit arrived in poor condition, according to x E. A. Foley, American agricultural ‘ commissioner at London, being badly bruised and discolored beneath the skin. At-I the same time it came into competition with high quality Italian peaches, 3 which led to unfavorable comparisons, and ha caused bad mar- ket conditions "for _ American peaches ' ab cad. The pointisemphasized that . ‘ . . I‘ 1 to build“ upa “Best Salt I Ever Used” 0 “ ~says William Beck, Ree Heights, S. D. “A number of years ago,” writes William Beck, Ree Heights, S. D., “I was fortunate in getting several barrels of Diamond Crystal Salt for stock. It sure was the best salt I ever used, and I used nine to The Diamond C1ystal ten barrels per year for my cattle. , “I used this same salt to salt meat, and never had as nice flavored Salt Guide meat as then, but can’t get this kind of salt out here now. The last For Tabla, gifmogd Crgltalfihak" two years we lost all of our summer’s meat salted with other salt. I “We” “"4 h2n3;-;§§rin2“g:§6$3 never would have believed it had anyone told me there was that much 15::"1'0’d ggfi‘gglggigrgsgg‘ggsfg; difference in salt. Now I want to know where is your nearest agent.” guslitnlbeg‘j): ”sniffed ' s f S a me a I. 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Whenout on range see that they have plenty of shade. We can shed our coat, and if neces- sary, our shirt, when we become too warm, but did you ever think that the poor pullet can’t shed even one feath- er? You’ll see them with wings out; stretched, but I think you will agree with me that, when the thermometer is at 100, you would rather have your coat off entirely than to hold it out, but keep it on. The best we can do for the pullet is to give her shade. Then another important factor is greens—and plenty of them. Many poultrymen are commencing to see the value of Swiss chard, which furnishes a large amount of good succulent feed one small area—especially if .it has been well fertilized. During the sum- mer when the weather map can only say, “Continued fair and warmer,”——. warmer being sometimes more than that—you and I do not care to 'live on roast pork and potatoes for a steady diet. ads along with it. Why not remember that, andgive the pullet her vegeta- bles or greens, too——and plenty of them? 4 , Still another factor is freedom from. lice and mites. We like our vegetables and salr numerous lice, for I don’t like them—v and neither do the chickens. How would you like it if you had some- thing chewing your skin all day long, and when you went to bed have nu- merous bugs suck your blood? Are you giving your birds a square deal in regard to freedom ,from lice and mites?“ Then another factor is to get the pullets off from range—granting you have them on "range—and put them into permanent quarters where they will be kept during the winter. This should be done before any of them start to lay, for if they have started to lay, transferring them will “knock” them off production for quite a while. 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Eye troubles may also be due to colds, which cause matter to accum. ulate and glue the eyes shut. W‘ash- ing the eyes with a mild antiseptic, like, boric «acid ~ orfwitch hazel, will help to reduce the irritation. Also re- move any bits offoreign material, like oat» hulls or"flakes "of bran, which - might become'lodged' around the eyg- ball. Keep the flock as..free’as Dr. Jean Bouchen has devised a Hay, Shipped in interstate commerce, is carefully inspected by de« This queer shaped hydroplane, in- Way to perform major opera. _ partment of agriculture experts in order that no diseases of hay vented by Japanese, has been tions on swiftly moving vehicles. are transmitted, and the standard of hay is kept up. successfully tested. 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'/ _ p _ ~ government’s confiscation of church property. Oowfldn by DW& Underwood. New You-t. fore the stove, blinked‘his eyes and yawned; a canine patriarch who had almost lived his span of life, and now, in his declining years hov- ered nearer the fire than his old-time team~mates. Not many years ago, the Malamute-’8 powerful jaws had snapped an attack— ing wolf's paw clean off, and a second snap had stretched out another wolf with its throat gaping. Then, as the pack was about to tear the Malemute apart by weight of numbers, Evans had rushed to the rescue with a few well- placed shots from his thirty-thirty rifle. Like an old man with memories, the pensioner enjoyed reliving the colorful days of his youth. Evans had saved his life that time, but then, to offset that the old Malemute had saved Evans from death on several occa- sions. A wonderful man was Evans, in the pensioner’s eyes. He rarely laid the lash across a dog’s back; al- ways thought of his team first and himself last. He was big, rangy, mas- terful, and the pensioner’s observing eyes had noted the approving glances of more 'than one pretty girl; but Evans did not seem to care for them. The pensioner did not care for wo- men, either. There was one exception ——a beautiful creature, with soft hands that thrilled him to the core when they stroked his ears or back. She lived in Seattle, a distant place of many nois- es, where the trail beneath a. dog's pads is hard, and where strange odors ' assail a dog’s nostrils at every turn. He had spent a whole winter at Seat- tle and only once saw snow. It was a poor country for a Malemute. His master liked thisgirl, too; he looked upon her with a wonderful light in his eyes, and often opened his arms to hold her close. In all his ex- periences, the Malemute had never be- fore witnessed such a foolish perform- ance. When they had sailed from Seattle in the spring, the girl had come to the dock to see them off. The next winter had been different. Evans, his partner, Grady, and the (logs had wintered high in the moun- tains that year. They had staked claims on different forks of a small river, but were sharing the same cab- in for companionship. It was a time when food was low, and the men quar- reled bitterly. “Rot!” Grady had exclaimed; “you can’t let sentiment rule your heart in this game. Arctic was a great dog in his day, but he’s through. His teeth are gone except for a few snags, and you’re feeding him boiled rice which we’ll need ourselves before spring. The other dogs are getting lean, but there’s lots of meat on Arctic’s frame." The light of murder had leaped into Evans’s eyes. He had leaned across the table, his eyes blazing with hate for the man he had once called his dearest friend. “God knows, I’ve got a sense of gratitude. Old Arctic and I have been in too, many tight situa- tions together for me not to see him through now.” “He’s through!” Grady had said ev- Actz'vz'tiex of A! Acrex— T 2'71 ~ HE pensioner stretched outbo- ‘ . Th6 Pensmner By Frank RiChardsoh Pierce A Short Story Complete in This Issue enly. “He’s outlived his usefulness. You can’t make a pensioner out of him with my grub, and that’s final. If you are so chicken—hearted you can’t do the sensible thing and shoot him, I’ll do it for you." Grady had grasped Arctic by the scrufl.’ of the neck and started for the door. "Let go, Grady!" Evans’s face was ashen in the stress of his terrible rage. “Let go! Or—or—I’ll kill you!" Grady was no coward, yet he shrank from the awful expression in the oth- er’s face. “Kill him!” Evans snarled, “kill the best pal, man or beast, I ever had, bar none? Toss that faith- ful body that has stood "between me and death, to the dogs for food? Curse you, Grady, for Suggesting it! There’s not room in this cabin for both of us —I’ll clear out!" They had divided their food to the for the trip to the little settlement where narrow bands of steel connect- ed the interior with the icefree port of Seward on the coast. Jennings, the settlement storekeep- er, greeted them . as old friends. “Brought old Arctic along, too, huh? You’re a blamed sentimental young fool, Evans, keeping an old pensioner on your pay roll. He’ll never be any more use to you.” “You infernal old hypocrite,” retort- ed Evans, grinning, “if I didn’t know you had a penSioner of your own in your kennels I’d take a healthy punch at you. Arctic's through; but he’s earned his rest. I felt kind of sorry for the old boy, coming in.” “You’ve got half an hour till train time," said Jennings, “so you’d better fix up. I’ll take care of the dogs; soft stuff for Arctic and fish for the rest.” last pound, and Evans, with half the dogs and equipment, had mushed a mile down the frozen North Fork of the river, then back up the South Fork another mile to an old cabin. In the midst of an Arctic winter he had cleared out the rotting debris and turned it into a respectable abode. The next summer he reached bedrock and pay dirt. He toiled early and late, but when the salmon came to spawn and die, he spent many 'a precious hour away from the slice boxes while he caught and dried fish for the dogs. During winter nights when the storms howled without, and the draft sighed up the stove pipe, Arctic per- mitted himself the luxury of resting his eyes affectionately on his master. The corner shelf was the master’s shrine for a photograph of the won- derful girl, and for several moosehide pokes stiff with gold. Of late, Arctic noticed Evans was restless, and fre- quently looked upon the photograph several minutes at a time. Once he had exclaimed, “Only ten more days, little girl!” Then he whooped with joy. ‘ “She’s coming, old boy!” Evans told the dog one day. “Our Edith is com- ing to brighten this old place. She’s a brave little girl to come ’way up here alone to marry a scrub like me, and we’ll make it as nice for her as we can.” Evans overhauled the sled, loaded it down with heavy warm robes, a small tent, and provisions sufficient Henry Deliver: a Hot 072:. and if it’s not “Thanks, Jennings; too much trouble, you might ask Mrs. Jennings to pack up a special box of grub a bride’s likely to need when she starts up housekeeping. I got plenty of staples, but Edith will want to make some cakes, pies, and things, I suppose.” “Another good man gone!” muttered Jennings facetiously. ”What’s that!” interrupted Mrs. Jen- nings unexpectedly. “The right way!” added Jennings hastily. IT was the Alaska of song and story Edith Densmore faced as the “Vic- toria” made way up Resurrection Bay to Seward. The bay is perhaps twelve miles long and very narrow, walled in on either side by a mighty row of mountains, and the snow came down to the rocky shore. The girl, warmly clothed, paced the deck, a picture of radiance, beauty, and health, eagerly watching the scene. The wilderness delighted, yet at the same time filled her with a strange dread, as if this rugged coun- try intended to put her to the test. “Oh, I love it!” she whispered, “love it and yet fear it.” As Evans gathered her. into his arms, a considerable portion of'Sew— ard’s male population looked on with hearty approval. Attentive ears heard a muffled “Archie!” in reply to his “Edith!” Then he gave instructions for the disposal of her grips. . late,” -‘Thask heavens; he said, for Anchorage. " "And Arctic ?”_ she queried. “pr - is the dear old fellow?" “Fine as a fiddle, getting younger ‘ every day, except for his teeth. He's up‘the line, waiting for you at Jen- nings’s." Two days later, after the wedding, when the train pulled out from Anchorage and headed into the vast land called the “interior,” a score of newly-made old friends were on hand to bid them farewell. The train car- ried freight of all kinds—mail, passen- gers, and dogs. There were men in parkas, others in overcoats; some dressed for the trail, others dressed as though for a conventional business conference. They smoked cigars, cig- arettes, and pipes, swapped trail expe- riences, and looked upon Malemutes and huskies with critical eyes. “Now,” Edith told. Evans, “1 know why dogs mean so much in this land. Do the thrilling adventures they tell of really happen, or do they tell me these things because I am a tender- foot?” He laughed. “No, they’re not telling yarns. When a man ’leaves the last roadhouse behind, he’s‘ on his own hind legs, relying on himself and his dogs.” “And when a woman—?” “The same unrelenting rule; but this little woman needn’t worry about that —-—she’ll always have a man’to do that for her, when worry is in order. But I’ve mushed alli'ove'r this land and, thanks to my dogs, a strong back, and a weak mind, I've always come out on top.” “The next stop is ours!" Evans gathered up their bags, while Edith peered curiously through the window. The expanse of snow was unbroken, except for a little cluster of buildings from which smoke was trailing. A little sigh of homesickness escaped her, a strange lump filled her throat. She hit her trembling lips lest he see and perhaps not understand, then a cry of delight escaped her, and the lump and dread vanished. “There’s old Arctic, Archie. You get ofi? first and I’ll follow and see if he remem- bers me.” The dog came trotting slowly to- ward the trainahead of Jennings and his wife. Evans set the bags down upon the snow as the dog came to him. Then the dog stopped abruptly, his nose sniffing theair. Like a flash he rushed toward the girl. “Brace yourself, Edith,” warned Evans, ”he’s coming.” The great paws leaped upward until they quite touched her shoulders, and, while a paw rested on either shoulder, she was kept busy ducking her head to avoid enthusiastic osculations. “Just the way I felt when I saw her, Old Man!” said Evans. M‘rs. Jennings did not wait for an introduction. “I’m right glad to see you, Edith!” she exclaimed. “I’ve had dinner waiting an hour. You’ re a brave Frank R. Lee! 0 G’:;' .5.) .JwJV Q SEE IFYOU CAN HOLD HIMISUM 4' k A WRENCHED also»: , . rser- WILL PREVENT AL FROM ~~ . _ .. PITCHING AGAINST me , MUD Hashim DAV BUT HE MS A SUBSTITUTE ‘IFI HADN'TDUCKED \(OU'D 65 CALLING THE- ’ Loom AT 'I‘HAT HOLE SLIM IT‘S As CLEAN CUT As A Bunsr HOLE AND THERE's ANOTHER \SIDE OF THE SHED V;~?"J (‘ 39 SM), AL’ UNDEQTAKER N' Maxi: l ONI THE OTHEF , AL, 15 THIS YOUR BALL? IT BROKE. A WINDOW IN , ova SOLARIUM ANE mew-1:3 ‘ I II BOW ’ Tut F 5 SIX 6011) F ISH' ‘V , his man. 4}. _ .acktpeatflzh.‘ "The train leaves in a £6w‘ minutes 3 I l v? 1 I ‘5 s l a 9 _..even .f6r Archie.” smile seemed to lighten everything lwith its radiance. Then she placed a ”casins and a. light parka. And lier beaming matherly arm about the girl’s waist and led her‘to the house. ' LOng before daylight the following day, they were under way. Nine big Malemutes handled the heavy sled with ease. Edith, nestling within the warm robes, was ‘snugly comfortable. By a method known only to the skilled freighter, Evans had stowed her steam- er trunks and bags on the sled, mak- ing a formidable load. “In this co/untry we start early, so we can make the next camp by day- light,” he explained; “the dogs are fresh and strong, so all you have to do is to sit here and enjoy life. Arc- tic’s the only old one in the bunch, and he’s running free.” Edith had been fitted out with moc- To vary the ride, or to lighten the load when the going was rough, she frequently ran behind with Arctic, and marveled at the skill displayed by both Evans and the dogs in handling the sled. A cloud of steam constantly hovered over the laboring team. With each mile the country about grew wilder The girl saw not the slightest sign of a trail, yet both dogs and man pro- ceeded with confidence. “The trail’s here all right,” Evans explained later. “When we get off it, I can feel the difference immediately. Up here you have educated feet. It won’t take you long to educate yours; just try running to either side, and you’ll notice the difference.” She ex- perimented, and was delighted to find that even her inexperienced feet noted the difierence. ‘ They camped that night in a shel- tered spot. There was little for Edith to do. She, marveled at the skill with which Evans mixed up a batch of sour-dough biscuits. With the aid of a small tree, he erected the tent and prepared the sleeping bags. Edith crawled into her bag; then Evans leaned down and kissed her. "Don’t forget to wind the clock and put out the cat, dear!” she laughed. Old Arctic poked his noSe through the flap, looked around with approval, then lay down at her feet. “It’s com- fy,” she told herself softly, “and Arch- ie’s good to me. Some day I’ll know more of this life; then I’ll not lean upon him so much.” Some time later she felt him shake her gently. “It’s morning,” he whis- pered. “You want to get up and look about!” “Oh!” ‘she exclaimed delightedly, “the dears!” They were surrounded by the heads of nine dogs, each head thrust beneath the bottom of the tent, the remainder of the dogs being out- side. Arctic alone was entirely,within. “They always do that,”vsaid Evans, “the air is warmed inside the tent. Now, you stay here andI’ll have some hot tea ready in a minute.” So the days passed, each bringing them into Wilder‘country. Noon of the last day found Evans bending over the fire, stirring up 'a beef concoction. “How far is our nearest neighbor?” she queried suddenly. “I’m taking you to a mightly lonely place,” he replied, straightening up. “There’s only one man inside of fifty miles of our cabin—Grady. He’s only about a mile off; but he’s an enemy." “Oh, that’s too bad for both of you,” she said, with quick sympathy. “It is,” he admitted; “when men quarrel up here it’s tragic. But you know about our quarrel. Converting- old Arctic into dog food was the one thing Grady should never havesug- gested to me.” “ “Perhaps he has thought it over and is sorry," she suggested. “Not Grady!” he replied. “I would‘ have things different if I 'could, but we cannot make men to suit ourselves. later, "you don’t like my mulligan!” W811i. dinner—~01: pardon me—-—lunch-« = . still eat the next meal ‘ She flushed. “The mulligan is all right, but the meat tastes old. I’ll fill up. on something else. Anyway, I don’t require much meat, I’m not doing any heavy work.” “Sometimes the grub does become a bit stale up here,” he explained; “but as a class we are tough customers and thrive on stale meat and ancient, if. not too ancient, eggs.” Evans’s appetite, whetted by the' fresh air and plenty of hard work, was equal to the occasion, and he con— sumed the stew to the last spoonful. “Now, let’s go; we’ll Wash the dishes at home.” / TOMAINE!” The single word was forced from Evans’s set lips. Edith was right, the meat was not only stale but was unfit for even his strong con- stitution. Ever since eating, he had been conscious of pain. Occasional twinges at first, then sharper with alarming frequency, until now he stag- gered along at the sled handles on sheer nerve. The same magnificent fighting spirit that had always carried him through was again serving loyally. “I got to make it to the cabin!” he snarled to himself, “I got to, for her sake. If anything should happen to me out here, good heavens! what would she do, alone? What could she do? I got to make it.” He looked down upon all he held dear, as if seeking strength from sight of her. In the warmth of the robes and gently gliding sled, she (Continued on page 211). Steel Frame Fairbanks .Wagon and Stock Scale, made in ca- pacities 015,- 6 and 10 tons \ r:::3 There goes your profit! ' Where? Over the scale, of ’ course. 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SIXES Champions are known as the better spark plug—not only for passenger cars and trucks but for tractors and every type of stav tionary engine. For this reason, you will find, on two out of three farms, Champions insuring dependo able operation of motor driven farm equipment just as two out of three motoriststheworld over buy Cham— pions regularly to insure dependable Our Weekly SermonnBy N d. .Mchme i. HEN the Decalogue had been given and written down, the tent of meeting” was organized. This was the forerunner of the church. A holy place was set aside, outside. the camp, where worship of Jehovah was conducted. Now, it is a striking fact, that although the entire expedi- tion from Egypt to Canaan was relig- ions, and that people were under the leadership of God, it was still neces- sary to have a particular place for re- ligious exercises. It was not enough to have the leadership of God in gen- eral. The people must also have a sacred place that represented religion. Is it enough to worship God in na— ture, as we are informed many people do, on Sunday? Is it Sufficient to live a moral life, paying one’s debts, kis- sing one’s own wife, clothing one’s children and minding one’s own busi- ness ?‘Is it enough to “do the best you can?” The teaching of the Old Testament is all to the con- trary, as is the New. It is neces- sary to have a particular place and time of devo- tion, that the presence of the'Father may be cultivated, and the soul lifted to higher levels of experience. Jesus went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. They cultivated reverence. We need to do the same. “Take the shoes from off thy feet,” is an attitude that we get into all too rarely. The manner in which much church worship is con- ducted is not conducive to reverence. There is whispering in church, every— thing under the sun is “announced” from the pulpit, and the‘ whole effect is not one that leads one to think highly of religion or worship. There car performance. j Dependable Champion Spark Plugs render better service for a longer time. But even Champions should be re- placed after 10,000 miles service. Power, speed and acceleration will be restored and their cost saved many times over in less gas and oil used. Champion X— exclusivelv for Fords—packed In the Red Box 60 cents each. $240 Set of Four Champion— for cars other than Fords—- packed in the Blue Box 75 cents each. Set of $300 Four Sets: s45° caesium Toledo. Ohio ' v \ A is little of the sense of awe and won- der, of devotion and thanksgiving, which is to be found in much of the olden time. “I was. glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet are standing within thy gates, 0 Jerusalem.” There is another phase of this. Much of the work the church used to do has been taken over by other in stitutions. Charity, for instance. In- stead of the officials of the church tak- ing bulging baskets of potatoes, pies and pickles, or bundles of shirts, shoes and socks to the homes of the poor, and thereby overlapping, taking some too much and taking others nothing, the church, to a large extent, keeps out of it, and associated charity is conducted in a much. more efficient manner. Of course, the church should and always will, assist quietly, its members who are needy, and who are too worthy to become general objects. of help. Other forms of activity will come to mind, which are no longer the field of the church. What, then, is the particular prov- ince of the church? One very partic- ular province is, public worship. That is something that no other institution will ever take over. In that the church is alone and supreme. In the words of Dean W. L. Sperry, of Harvard Uni- versity, a former Michigan man, “If the church does nothing else for the world other than to keep open a house, symbolic of the homeland of the hu~ man soul, where in season and out of season, men reaflirm their faith in this universal fatherhood of God, it is do- ing the social order the greatest pos- sible service, and no other service which it renders can compare in im- portance with this. Sincere and true thoughts of God are the strongest knewn nexus between man and man.” Worship provides guidance, in hu- man affairs, in no small degree. How often has the thoughtful worshipperyas ' . __l he was stirred by some statement of _‘ Partridge? " the minister, or by the singing of one of the great hymns of the church, been suddenly lifted into another at- mosphere, in which he (or she) sees his duty more clearly~ than he has been seeing it, or beholds an opening in what had seemed to be an impas- sable wall of difficulty, or is lifted out of the slough of discouragement which had clogged his, progress and extract- ed all the joy out of life. Moses re- ceived guidance, when "he was with‘ God in worship. This feeling of guid- ance needs to be continually renewed. “Evening and morning and at noon will I pray and cry aloud, and He will hear my voice,” was the way one earnest worshipper expressed it. “Not neglecting the assembling of your- selves together,” says the New Testa- ment. Church-going, therefore, is a habit of mighty possibilities. It ought to make better people. It does make'better people. Death, destruction, damnation would be the portion of society, if all people ceased to go to church. ‘The church is the greatest preservative of social safety that exists. Among church members there is infrequent divorce, almost no crime, and but lit- tle juvenile delinquency. Are you going to church next Sun- day? SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 5. SUBJECT:~—“The Tent of Meeting.” Exodus 33:7-16. GOLDEN TEXT:—Exodus 33.11. “By thC Way’s] “It’s so kind of you, docto'r, to have come this far to see my husband.” “Not at all, madam. I have a pa- tient next door and I thought I might as well kill two birds with one stone.” Parent—“I’ve called you at least a. dozen times, and you don’t take the slightest notice. I don’t know what you will be fit for when you grow up.” Ethel—“Well, mamma, I want to be a telephone operator.” Halligan—“Yes, Barney is a good: friend of mine. He showed confidence in me when the clouds were dark and threatening.” Hulligan—“In what way?” Halligan—“He loaned me his um- brella.” A young woman who aspired to be a singer went to a German vocal teach- er for a tryout. The professor sat down and played a selection while the budding but ambitious singer poured out her choicest assortment of notes. When all was over, the professor swung around on his stool and in a wrathful voice said: “Ach! ‘Never have I heard such a voice! I blay on der vite keys und I blay on der black keys, but you sing in der cracksl’fl _ ‘ ' “I had a bird dog once,” observed an old sportsman, “that was really noteworthy. He never failed to point. One day I had hini out for exercise in the park when suddenly he pointed, rigid_as a stone. There was no possi- bility of game, but the” dog had his nose straight on a man seated on a bench. I thOught the man might have a live bird in his pocket, but no, he was in his shirt sleeves. Then I had an idea. . ', “ ‘Pardon me, sir,’ I said, ‘But would you mind telling me your name‘!’ ”‘ ‘ “ ‘Not at all, usir,’ S he replied. “it's ' writes ”We , fivmf ' . _ SouihGeorgm Dear Folks: ' Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how well I am doing down here in Dixie. When I sold my corn- belt farm and came down here last fall, I was doubtful about how my first year’s. crop'was coming out, as I only paid $40 an .acre for the farm (and could have rented it, if I’d wanted to, with the privilege of buying). I located in Dougherty ,County, Georgia, about 1.6 miles from the city of Albany. Got a ISO-acre farm. divided up between cotton, corn, to- bacco, oats, peanuts, water- "melons and truck. My tobac- tco is ready for market, and there's a warehouse nearby where I can sell it- The hotels and stores in Albany pay me top prices for all the_ ‘fruit and vegetables I can truck in. (And say—oats bring 90¢ a‘ bushel here—can you beat lit?‘ \ Thought about you; folks last wind J'ter when I saw by the home papers that it was the worst in years. My stock grazed all winter, the kids played outdoors all the time, and I ," wore my overcoat so seldom that I never got the smell of mothballs out ‘of it. Thermometer hung around 50 degrees from December to March. \ I'm sureia booster for this Albany district of South Georgia. A little pioney and 3‘ lot of work will sure start you on the road to prosperity and happiness here. Drop a line to the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE at 125 Pine St., ALBANY. GA., and they'll help you to get located. and set- help you to succeed after you're fled, just like they did mg. .. _ (Continued from Page 2099.- , was dozing. "Again 'came the agoniz- ing cramps, filling his body with their deathly warning. His " face twisted with pain, yet he urged the dogs; on- ward in a normal voice. She must not - know. ~ » “Twelve miles more!” he muttered; ’ " I: “two more,”then seven across the lake, then three over the ridge and into the next - valley—valleyg—up riv—river— _ home!” The world seemed to whirl \ I » " madly; “his hands relaxed their grip ' and he pitched forward into the trail. With pathetic desperation he strove to cry out, but in the stress of his l great pain he barely whispered, then lay silent in the trail, behind the sled, which continued On its way— A swift-moving figure of gray that had followed-like. a shadow for the past two miles peered cautiously down upon the fallen man, then from uprais- ed muzzle came the doleful wail of the wolf; almost a death cry, that violat- ed the peace of the land and disturbed .» ‘ the echoes in the lofty crags. From the timber a second figure cautiously emerged, then together they warily ; approached the fallen ,figure, sniffing ll the air, muscles tense, ready to flee, yet drawing nearer. A quarter of a mile beyond, the team settled down for the stiff, up- grade pull. Half way up, the lead'dog missed the trail, something struck the runner, a violent lurch and the sled overturned. Edith found herself face downward in the snow. She was up ’instantly, laughing. “A nice trick to play on your unsuspecting bride,” she cried gaily, then the smile faded, a nameless, horrible dread gripped her. “Archie!” Awakened suddenly from her sleep she was unable fully to com- prehend her position. “Arctic! Arc- tic!” He, too, was gone. The team had been stopped by the overturned sled. The dogs were squatting on their haunches awaiting someone to put things right and mush on. Then a breath of the Arctic whipped about her, the advance guard of an onrushing storm. In another hour it would be snowing. Surmising the sit- uation, Edith became strangely cool. She cut the lashings and dragged her trunk and bags \clear, then righted the sled, pulled the dogs around and start- ed back. A short distance beyond the lead dog came to a stop, ,hair bristling in rage, fangs bared in a snarl. The horror and magnificence of the scene ahead was never to fade from her memory. Evans had not moved from where he had fallen. Squarely over his body ' stood Arctic, making a' final stand, his faithful body and loyal old heart a shield for the helpless master he lov- \ed;" a magnificent old pensioner, ad- ding to the? already overWhelming debt his master owed him; old,-even feeble, yet ready to match his toothless gums against the murderous fangs of the two wolves Circling slowly to attack. 1 For the first time in their experi- ence, a team of Evans felt the bite of the lash. It rose and fell until the team was .racing. From the ridge above two more wolves loped into view. Reinforced, the others stood their ground. “I’ll never make it,” she whispered. “Good old Arctic will be pulled down, and then—” .. “Whoa-l” The team halted, uneas- ily staring at the wolves. Edith blessed the big brother who had taught her to use a thirty-thirty. and Evans’s rifle, which was lashed to the sled. She aimed carefully, fired; and one brute leaped stiff-legged into the air, and fell quivering to the snow; a second shot sent the other-dragging its hind quar- ters into the brush. She brought down a third "hefoi'e. it reached the woods. [rifle and urged the r . .0 mans drawn use with her “lips. ’Evans« ‘ tried to smile, an attempt that wrencha 'ed her very soul. . “Ptomaine!” he whispered with an effort. “It’s going to snow!” He paus- ed to gather his strength. “Let me go —~I’ll-——be—-all right—drive fast—be- fore storm." Cramps twisted his body and features agnozingly, choking off. his words. “Brave little wife,” he fal- tered; “love——you—take——old~—-old Arc» tic—and—” The words died away to a whisper. She leaned closer. “Oh, my darling, tell me 'what you want me to do! I’ll never leave you here! Never! Never! Never! Arch- ie! Archie! What of Arctic?” She shook him frantically to arouse him; to draw from the silent lips the phrase that might mean the difference be- tween life and death to both. A strange peace seemed to have settled over Evans; the face lost its agony. Then she dragged his limp form to the sled and covered it with robes. The lead dog was gnawing at an ice ball in one of his pads. “Ready now!” she cried: “Find the way home!” She took her place at the sled. “Mush on!” Beneath her moccasined feet she felt the trail. Arctic trotted content- edly at her heels. The first flurry of snow greeted her as she bucked her way through a rough spot. She had taken the only apparent course, yet when she emerg- ed to easier going she no longer felt the trail. A twinge of dread gripped her. She urged the dogs onward, al- lowing the leader his own judgment. Presently he stopped, and she hur- ried ahead to find a way down the steep incline. The frozen lake, cov— ered with snow, stretched out before her. Her frantic search to pick up the real trail was fruitless, but the silent figure on the sled goaded her to des- perate measures, and she made atrail of her own. Once on the lake she per- mitted the leader to take his own course, urging the team on at a killing pace now that the going was good. The falling snow blotted out all land- marks. With each footfall she hoped to feel the trail once more, to know they were not wandering aimlessly about, wast- ing precious moments. The suspense was maddening, and she lost all track of time, except that it was almost night. The lead dog swerved suddenly, the other followed, and a cry of joy burst from her lips. “A trail!” she sobbed. “A trail, and it’s fresh. Oh, Archie, it means help for you.” Eagerly she stooped to examine the tracks. They were small for a manfi “A woman!” she whispered. “Another woman here?” A dull, wounded look crept into her eyes, as if someone had lashed her across the face; her de- spair was tragic, terrible! The tracks were her own. She had made a.com- plete circle without realizing it. And - now the full realization of her dire straits swept through her. The lead dog was hopelessly lost; young, strong, and willing, yet he must be guided. The figure on the sled was mantled with snow. The sight chilled her. She brushed aside the snow that had sifted to his face, and kissed his cold lips. “Oh, my darling!” she whispered, “if those precious lips could speak but a word of guidance, and not depend up- on poor, ignorant me.” On! On! Ever pushing aside that swirling curtain, peering eagerly ahead, only to have it close behind swiftly, yet never lift ahead. Once it did‘ life for a brief moment, and she ,Saw Arctic standing erect, some dis- tance away, looking toward her. His presence gave her a measure of com- fort; then the curtain fell. The storm gradually grew worse and at times even the lead dog was hidden. Again she stopped! Arctic, too, had forsak- en her. His actions were strange. Content to.tr0t with the others day after day, now, in her hour of need, he persisted in remaining aloof. At that moment, when her spirits» were lowest, she suddenly realized that Arctic knew the way, was trying in his dumb way to lead. Age had not robbed him of his brave heart, mag- nificent spirit, or a sense of direction. Somewhere in the swirling cloud of flakes the old dog was pushing ahead. Wasit too late? Was he even now. beyond recall? “Arctic! Arctic!” she cried. “Come, old fellow!‘ Arctic! Arctic!” The very silence seemed to: mock her; the shroud enveloping the silent figure on, the sled Was deeper now, she noticed. “Arctic! Arctic!” ‘ And then the curtain parted a few feet away and Arctic bounded to her feet. ‘Every inch, of the old pension- er’s body bespoke the joy that had .filletf’his' heart at her call. “Let me show you the way," he seemed "to' . (Continued .on page 217). \\ ~ ,__ "in _ ’L... ".27 r ~P Your Far/12W Do You Come , ‘ Warmth and Comfort. 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Tests” book-which shows how nationally known steel laboratories test fence wire for rust-gres‘isting, long lasting Qualities. writeno the Keyétone Steel & WireICog‘, 4974 Industrial StupPeoria, Ill. . . ‘ Learn to Be a Kitchen Detectlve 01716 Attention to Size and Standards If Y0}; Mat/d Cut Down Your Grocery Bill T is doubtful if: there is another I profession that calls for quite so wide and varied knowledge as does being a successful farm wife and moth- er. Dietetics, nursing, home econom- ics, culinary arts, child-training, sew- ing, and general housework are only a few of the things she must under- stand. Domestic economy ranks well toward the first in this list. The thrift and frugality of a careful housewife begins in the purchasing of foods and products for the home, and continues through the storing, cooking and con- sumption of these foods. There are many “tricks of the trade” that are learned only after years of experience, and careful observation. Too many inexperienced housewives, when buying products, choose because of the size of the package, rather than White Flannel Embroidered in Cross- stitch Makes this New Fall Sport Frock,Most Effective. the amount of the contents. Remem- ber that the net weight of the contents of a package of food is usually printed on the outside, and should be observed in the purchasing. I have in mind two brands of a certain cereal. One brand is twenty-eight cents for a large pack- age. The other is thirty—five cents for a smaller box. I can see no difference in the taste of the two products, and our groceryman tells me, he sells more than twice as many of the larger pack- ages, and the purchasers think they are practicing economy, in spite of the fact that the small, wellsfilled box contains several ounces more than the. twenty-eight cent package. Small Package Popular. our country is the greatest “small package” nation on earth. Perhaps it is because the average housewife would rather handle a small package ‘ of food than a large one, but whatever the cause, the average groceryman will tell you that he sells many more Small packages of food than large ones. Here again is false economy. You may be sure that manufacturers are well paid for the extra work en- tailed in packing four pounds of food ineight half—pound packages, instead of two two-pound packages. Not long ago I ordered a bottle of my favorite brand of vanilla, and neglected to state what size bottle. I received a ;_ two-ounce bottle, for which I paid twenty-dive cents. - sed an eight-ounce bottle of the me were 941th coat .9 sixty Last week I pur— _ By Nelle Portrey Davis cents. If the food is not something that spoils quickly, it usually pays to buy in large quantities. This certainly holds true with canned goods. A really worth while saving may be made by buying a case of canned goods instead of one or two cans. If you do not want a whole case of one product, your groceryman will make up an as- sorted case for you. Economy in Bulk. There seems to be an unjust and un- founded prejudice against buying gro- ceries in bulk. It is true that much inferior goods is sold in bulk, but it is also possible to get a good grade pro- duct in bulk. By purchasing the best grade of dried fruits by the pound, considerable saving is made over buy- ing the same goods in the small fancy packages. Such foods may be kept fresh and moist by packing them in air-tight cans or fruit jars. Empty coffee cans 'are fine for this. Bulk cocoanut may also be kept fresh in this way. The storing of food is very import- ant. There is pretty sure to be more CONOMY is half the battle of life; it is not so hard‘ to earn money as to spend it well. .—~Spurgeon. or less waste where the practice is fol- lowed of buying a large sack of food, perhaps enough to last several weeks, and then leaving it in the sack until the last is used. It is much better to empty the contents of the package at once into cans or jars. One advan- tage glass fruit jars have over cans for this purpose, is that you can see at a glance what the contents are, in- stead of having to remove the lid. They also make a very neat, attractive appearance on the shelf. A dry, cool place is always preferable for the stor- ing of foods instead of a damp one, where the food is apt to become musty. Balanced Diet Saves the Pennies. It is indeed a wise housewife who prepares meals for her family, contain- ing correct portions of the needed food elements, Wholesome and appetiz— ing, and at the same time keeps a re- straining hand on the H. C. of L. Ex- perience, common sense and fore- thought will teach you to do this. If a certain food is very rich in a much needed vitamin, but is exorbitant in price, endeavor to find a cheaper food containing the same element. Oranges are wonderful health builders, but when they are very high in price, serve plenty of tomatoes instead. If the price of meat is prohibitive, re— member that eggs and milk are better for you anyway, and encourage the use of as much raw milk as possible, among both children and adults.‘ Volumes have been written on the use of left-overs, and there are vol- umes more to be written, but among them all, one thing is very important. Don’t serve left-overs so as to give a hint that they are left-overs. Make a new dish of them. A little experi- menting will teach you many novel and different ways of doing this. Tempting Ways with Dry Bread. I have heard many housewives say that their greatest problem of kitchen ‘economy was the use of dry bread. This is usually an exceptionally diffi- cult problem in homes where children assist with the kitchen work, as they are so apt to be careless about wrap- ping up cut-bread to keep it from dry- ing out. Too many bread puddings become monotonous, and no one cares , for milk toast every day. Mostof the dry bread in our home is used for breeding cutlets, croquettes, etc. The bread is allowed to become very dry, and is then rolled as fine as possible with a rolling pin. When prepared in this way, it is much superior to crack- er crumbs for the purpose. They are kept in in closely covered jar until used. The cutlets, patties. or cro- quettes should be dipped in beaten egg, then in the pulverized bread, and again in egg. The greatest help I have ever found in kitchen economy is the keeping of books and records. 'I like to serve as great a variety of foods as possible, but I know just how much cur grocer- ies should cost for a month, and when I enter the third week, with three- fourths of the allowance already used, ’I know it is necessary to begin sub- . stituting cheaper dishes. That rarely occurs now, however, for I have learn- ed to so balance the meals that I know just about how frequently the monthly allowance will let me serve the more expensive dishes. This, with careful buying and storing of food, has cut our grocery bill to a minimum. Don’t Let 'Machine Go Wrong STITCH in -times saves nine,” whether it is made by hand or by machine. In these days when we do a good bit of our mending on our sewing machine, it should be kept in tip-top' running order at all times so as to be ready to do a bit of mend- ing now and then when most needed. A sewing machine,’like any other piece of machinery, needs oiling to in- sure easy running and prevent unnec- essary wear on the parts which bear on each other. If a machine is used continuously, it should be oiled every day. With moderate use an occa- sional oiling is sufficient. 'One drop of oil at each place is plenty. When a needle breaks, it is, in near- ly every case, the fault of the oper- ator, caused by pulling the work so that the needle strikes the throat plate. Sometimes a needle will break when sewing heavy seams if the pres- sure on the pressure foot is not as heavy as it should be. The improper straining of the ma- HOW COME? A STUDY of the purchases of house furnishings and equipment made by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, showed that the total expendi- ture a year for the 1, 299 farm families studied was $57, 701. 58. The differ- ence in expenditures between owners and tenants was very slight, being only a trifle more than a dollar per year per family. But the surprising feature of this survey showed that, while the aver- age expenditure per family was $36.50 for washing machines, $31. 50‘ for sewing machines, $24.20 for electric appliances, $15.70 for vacuum cleaners, for musical instruments these families spent on an average of $65.50. It is then we ask, “How come?” ing more attention to music than to classed it as one of the fOur essentials of life. According to this survey-we are giv- mother. Musicis a fine thing. Bovee Musical instruments in the home make for many pleasant evenings around the fireside. * . - But mother needs a washing machine before she can really find time to enjoy music. ies and liberate her time to spend in in the fun vithus. seeking our pleasure in music, let us not forget the things that help to make She needs the devices that willjighten her household dut- companionship with her family. In ’for the thread in use. chine, the upper tension being too tight, the needle being too small for the thread, the needle being set wrong side out, a. sharp edge on the shuttle, Our Modern Sewing Machines Are _Quite Different than this One. It: is 74 Years Old and was One of the First Manufactured by Elias Howe. or the needle rubbing against the pres- . ‘ sure foot are all causes that will break the upper thread. When the shuttle is wrongly thread- ed, the tension too tight, the bobbin. wound so full that it will “not revolve freely, or a sharp edge on the shuttle, the lower thread is apt to break. Should there at any time be skip- ping or long stitches, the needle may be set too low, may be bent away from the shuttle, or may be too small Never use a. needle with the point blunted or turn ed over. range best results, botan d , : .\ HE summer has been a season' of delicate colors, some of them sun-fast and wash-fast, but some otherwise. .An inventory one morn- ing recently, proved to me that I had four pairs of perfectly good silk hose which were serving no special purpose and would be worn but little because their accompanyingtfrock had gone into the discard. Why not dye them, was the thought \ What I’ve Made ,OST every woman likes to 'make things. Oftimes when Friend Husband is indisposed to ‘help in working out some of our ‘new ideas of handy conven- iences, we take the hammer and saw in hand and do the job our- selves. At other times we just wait until a "Handy Andy” comes around the house, and set him at the job. But whatever the idea is, a new shelf, a handy cupboard, a remodeled piece of furniture, or an entirely original idea, the readers of this department would like to hear all about how it was accomplished. It has been a long time since .We have had a contest, and I am anxious to hear from old and .new friends. A recipe file in oak, with a tested recipe under each division, will be sent to each of the five readers who submit the best ideas. Address your letters to Mar- tha Cole, Michigan Farmer, De- troit, Michigan, before Septem— ber 15. that popped into my mind, and being possessed with a particularly adventur- some spirit that morning, I proceeded to do so. The result is that I now have four pairs of silk hose tinted so as to match delightfully with two early fall dresses. Two pairs of yellow white ones took a splendid beaver gray, and the other two pairs of fad- Popular Palate Pleasers p A: Tailed éy Vegetables en Casserole. Into a baking dish put one cup of peas, then a layer of thinly sliced car- rots, one layer of thinly sliced pota- to‘es, another of onions, and on top a layer of pork chops; salt and pepper; over all pour a cup of stewed toma— toes. Keep turning the pork chops so they will get nice and brown. Bake uncovered in oven two or three hours. This is delicious.~——Mrs. O. R. Corn Chowder. 10 large ears corn 2 tb. salt 3 large cucumbers 1 tb. celery seed 1 medium head cabbage 35 cup sugar 2 tb. mustard 3 pts. vinegar Cut the corn from the cob; chop the .head of cabbage; remove seeds and chop cucumbers. Cook all the ingred- ients together for twenty minutes; add. a little water if needed. Pack into sterilized cans and seal. Baltimore Chow. green pepper 2 qts. tomato 2 tsp. salt 2 apples / 55 cup suga 4 medium-sized onions Dash of ca enne 1 red pepper ' 1,6 cup vinegar Bring tomatoes to a boil and break apart with a spoon, add apples, onions and peppers, all of which have been put through a food-chopper. Add re- maining ingredients and Cook slowly until the vegetables are soft: and well mnWfiofit enema a half hours. By M art/m C072 , _as thickasudesiredr-Mrs. S. M, yang = ed sand were tinted to a beautiful. autumn shade. Tinting by Time. First, I dissolved the tinted soap by pouring hot water directly on it, and then cooled the solution to the desired temperature with cold water. The hose were washed in the tinting solu- tion, but one must remember that the longer the material is left in the solu- tion the darker will be the color. If you want to use a light tint and the. solution is not quite soapy enough, white soap flakes can be dissolved and added to the tinting bath. To prevent streaking, a thorough rinsing is es-' sential. ' To some, both tinting and dyeing are a mystery, for they are never quite- sure of the color they will get, but, with good judgment and a little expe- rience, anyone can obtain splendid re- sults. The safest way to obtain this. experience is by cutting small sam- ples. By dipping the samples first from one dye bath into the other, one gradually develops a sense of the color scheme of dyeing. They will find that pongee draperies in the natural shade will not take a good light blue, but that they are readily dyed orange, royal purple, or jade green. Do’s and Don’ts of Dyeing. An old faded gray or woolen gar- mentcan be made good-looking again if changed to a purple, or a darker blue than the original. But there is no chance for a good shade of blue or purple if the original material was of orange, yellow, or green. . One reader who is a rug enthusiast told about dyeing her rug rags too dark a blue. She immediately put them in a boiler of clear water with some white rags. The white readily' absorbed the blue as it left the dyed~ cloth. By the time the white rags got their fill of blue, the dyed ones: were pale enough to use in the new rug. All package dyes give directions which should be followed faithfully. To avoid wasting dye when a small article is to be colored, the concen- trated dye solution may be stored in air-tight fruit jars. If you have any problems in dyeing and tinting, write4,me a letter and I will be pleased to help you with them. Our Readerx Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Roll. 4 eggs. beaten 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Salt 2 tb. milk 2 tb. cocoa 1 cup flour Beat sugar into eggs, add milk and fold in flour, sifted with baking pow- der and cocoa. Turn in greased pan ' and bake fifteen minutes. When baked turn on cloth, trim off edges and spread with marshmallow icing or fill- ing. Roll, and when cool spread choc- olate frosting on roll—Mrs. J. S. Whole Wheat Apple Sauce Cake. 1 cup brown sugar flour bfi cup shortening 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup thlt’k apple sauce 1 tsp. baking soda 1% cups whole-wheat Cream sugar and shortening, dis- solve baking soda in boiling water, then add to sauce, together with re- maining ingredients, and beat well; bake in a moderate oven—Mrs. G. Y. Pinch of salt Apple and Grape Marmalade. I mash the grapes and cook. Then drain the juice off to make grape juice, which is especially fine in sickness. . Then press the remainder through a colander, after which press through [a finer sieve to remove seeds. This is -much_ easier than the old method of ‘ Add apples half: and half, sweeten to taste, and cook, seeding them . first. Alcazar Kerosene . as 00 With Alcazar Oven Under Difficulties. Read the “Better Cooking” articles in the leading farm journals and you will appreciate the advantages of modern ranges in the farm kitchen. You will see the wonderful recipes being prepared on the improved type of kitchen . ranges. their economy of operation, and the time-saving devices not found on the cumber— some ranges of yesterday. The farm kitchen of today can be just as modern as that of the apartment in the larger cities and with just as little expense because with the Alcazar Oil Duplex you can burn kerosene and wood or coal, either singly or together, and the change from fuel to fuel is instantaneous. The Alcazar OiLDuplex is a fuel saver and gives perfect heat control, which insures bet— ter cooking on the farm. For town use there is an Alcazar Duplex which burns gas and coal or wood. Write for Booklet -ALCAZAR RANGE 81. HEATER Co. 41 7 Cleveland Ave., Milwaukee,Wisconsin Alcazar Combination Kerosene Gas Range and Built-in Kitchen Heater 7 Your Dealer Has the Alcazar Oil Duplex The best dealers everywhere sell the Alcazar Duplex equipped with the patented OIL burner for farm use; also the wonderful Alcazar Kerosene Gas Cook. Ask about them. 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This section is peculiarly adapted to truck farming, and astonishing'profits are being ‘made by men who cultivate small tracts. but who are making every foot of their land produce several crops each year. A growing season of the average length of 288 days_ with rain and sunshmeun abundance, make possible the marketing of many crops at the time when prices are the highest. We own and offer for sale ten acres Airy Hall Farms, more than 10.000 acres in the center of the Coastal~~Plnin of South Carolina. It is entirely possible that one or more of these units may bring to you the‘vmdependence *that is impossible in your present loca- tion. The prices are low and the terms We want actual farmers and Will in units of a tract .of fill; it easy for you to establish yourself. 8 .M I T H s: c o_ . L . H . ‘ . Sole Owners AIRY HALL FARMS \ 4 Drayton Street, Savannah. Ga. 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WWW! 24 hr. shptuteat 80 day 3!) mmgroval yrs. inbusi- nets. ficustomersa.6 Writotoday tor youreopyotthis FREEbdok. «autumn; A lx.x;A1\\u/QQ "" lulu: tuY‘nu ROM the hat to the hem-line, Madame Fashion holds to the lines of greatest simplicity for au- tumn. There is considerable variety to the early fall silhouette with flares, plaits, and shirrings in prominence, giving a bit more comfortable width. Plaits of the side-kick, front-kick, and four-quarter placings are adapted to sport frocks and some street clothes. Groups of side plaits and accordion plaited sections and aprons give dis- tinctiveness to the more formal frocks. The ensemble idea is pleasingly de- veloped in harmonizing colors and shades of the same color, rather than keeping to the monotone. Skirts retain their shortness and legs will have full publicity, even when the cold winds blow. Fourteen inches from the floor is the average length, but the well-dressed woman suits the length to her type, and usu- ally makes them a bit longer. The waist line continues to linger near the hips. Sleeves are long and not close fitting for daytime. They are conspicuous in their absence for evening wear. The bolero of coatee length is suited to every occasion, but must be well-fitted and tailored. The V and U necklines hold high fa- for for daytime, but they are varied with many a pleasing detail. The stout and full-faced will find an extra compliment in the tie collar that fol- lows a V line that ends at the waist. No. 337—0ne—piece Dress. Cut in sizes 16,18 and 20 years. Size 16 re- quires 21/4, yards of 54-inch material. No. 411—New Straightline Frock. Cuts in sizes 16 years, 36, 38. 40 and 42 inches bust measure. Size 36 re quires 2% yards of 40-inch material with $4 yard of 40-inch contrasting. No. 292—Chic Model. Cuts in sizes 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46 inches bust measure. Size 36 requires 3%. yards of 40-inch material. No. 517—Cunning Bloomer Dress. Cuts in sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 years. The 4 year size requires 2% yards of 40-inch material with 1% yard of 15-inch contrasting matemal. No. 320—Afternoon Frock. Cut in] sizes 16 years, 36, 38, 40, 42 and ‘44 inches bust measure. Size 36 requires 37/3 yards of 40 inch material, with % yard of 32-inch contrasting. Tomato is Ever Popular T is fortunate that tomatoes are I such general favorites, for they present/such a variety of ways of serving, and are one of the foods which we now know to contain the much-to-be-desired vitamin C. ' Sliced and served with sugar and vinegar, or with mayonnaise, is a fav- orite method in many homes. \ But there comes a time when the home cook desires to vary this. Then it is that she realizes that tomatoes com- bine well with meat, fish, eggs, cheese, fowl, and vegetables; Scalloped to- matoes make a pleasingsupper dish. Place a thick layer of bread crumbs or crackers in the bottom .of a but- tered baking dish.- Alternate with a layer of sliced tomatoes until the dish is full. Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper. ‘Pour a 'cup of milk over the dish, dot with butter, and bake in a slow oven for an hour. It will save much time and trouble to have your tomatoes all canned for soup. This recipe makes a thick to: mate base“ for soups or sauces: l.1 [Engeggve tomatoes llgozmm sprint pm 7 malady-311 onions 1%th "'3 salt screen mm idem» barium . Y. ' ‘7 _ “film 2%y aiias £403 -‘ tli 6 yards “or ribbon. liquor. from tne The price of each pattern is 13:... Send all orders to the Pattern Depart- ment, Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Mich. SEPTEMBER IS PEONY PLKNTING HE peony has always had a Warm spot in my heart. I can remember the great beauty of- these old favor- ites from childhood. Our grandmoth- ers had them all about the home grounds, and they were just as fine as they are today, for, while new varie- ties have been introduced regularly, the very finest yet are the grand old Festive. Maxims. and the Edulis Super- ‘ 1'. ha, a pure white and a silvery pink of fine fragrance, as well as size and beauty ‘ Peonies should be planted, or trans planted when necessary, in Septem- ber- The plants ripen their foliage in midsummer, though it remains green until fall. In the spring it becomes active too soon to be moved, and peonies set then will seldom bloom the same year. Many peonies are lost because planted too deep. Two inches of soil above the crowns is ample. Bet- ter less than more. The peony is an extremely heavy feeder. The soil must be rich, and kept rich, if you would get fine blooms. The bed should be worked deep, and plenty of rotted manure, or bonemeal, worked into it. Then each year a good top-dressing of rotted manure or commercial fertilizer should be ap-‘7 plied. Bonemeal is ideal, as it con- tains much phosphorus. Distributing some wood ashes on the bed now and then helps, also. There is considerable difference in time of blooming, and by carefully se- . lecting they may be planted to cover a long season. This year mine were 1 just right for Decoration Day, but - , sometimes they miss it, though a. full collection will be almost sure to have some sorts in bloom by them—A. H. ‘ Aer-«.qwc v.3. v..-h_.._.«. a .m-» », a. g. - ,1—‘1.-._- __._. -e... .W» When cooking cabbage, onions, or other vegetables that have a strong odor, sprinkle a little cinnamon on the stove and the disagreeable odor will disappear. Tart sauces go well with meats, as pork and apple sauce, cranberries and fowl, and rabbit'and grape. Left-over vegetables make good sal- ad timber for the next meal. It takes two kinds of exercise to re- duce—exercise of the body and exer- cise of the will. A considerable 1’ amount of the latter is needed to curb one’s appetite. Grind the tomatoes, celery, onions, and peppers. Tie bay leaves and cloves in a cloth. Cut up the parsley. Com- bine the ingredients so far named, and heat. Blend flour, butter, and salt and add to the heated mixture. Cook one—half - hour and can in sterilized jars. One pint of this will serve four people when made into cream soup. Creole Tomatoes. A colorful way of serving tomatoes for dinner is to stuff them. Cut a slice from the top of each tomato and re- move most of the seed portion. To fill six tomato cups use: 2 cups soft bread crumbs Minced green pepper 11/5 t .salt Any other seasoning de- li tsp pepper red at onion, minced fine Fill the tomatoes, add one teaspoon of melted butter to each, sprinkle with parsley, and bake in a buttered dish about twenty minutes, or until the to- matoes are soft but not broken. Just before serving, pour around the baked tomatoes a sauce made by melting two tablespoons of butter, blending with two tablespoons of flour, a teaspoon - of salt. a dash ot'pepper, and the, -i-. a»... n .m-» .4 a. 3...»... WA A. J. A...» - ._—c’.-..._ -._. -._.. .w» Use this department to help solve your household problems. Address your letters to Martha Cole, Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Michigan. ANOTHER WAY TO EXTERMINAT‘E HOUSEHOLD PESTS. IF Mrs. E. C. will usea potato spray- er with kerosene, I believe she will soon be rid of the pests. I used it freely and repeatedly and see that the oil reaches every crack. On the mat- tress I use gasoline, giving attention to fire precaution—Mrs. H. E. B. WHAT THE MENU MEANS. Often when we are invited out to dinner at some public place, the menu will contain some very puzzling terms. These are some that I‘have tried to remember, and hope I have them spelled correctly. Can you tell me what they mean?—Miss D. 0. Most of these terms are French. Hors d’ oeuvres refers to an appetizer in some salty, tart, or crisp green ma- terial served in special form; en cas- serole to braise in a casserole dish; friccassee to stew or braise in stock, gravy, or sauce; table (1’ hote, a meal for which one pays a fixed price, ir- respective of What one orders; a la carte, a bill of fare with prices given for each dish, and one pays for what he orders; a la mode, served in the usual fashion; Chantilly, with whip- ped cream; glacee, iced or glaced; jardiniere, with mixed vegetables. CHUNK PICKLES, EXTRA FINE. I made chunk pickels last year and we liked them better than any I ever made. It took seven days to make them. Can you give me such a recipe? ——Mrs. H. B , and heat again. After putting it back ...__-———- Soak seven pounds of medium-sized cucumbers for three days in salt brine. Then soak for three days, changing the water each day. Drain, wipe dry and cut in chunks; boil slowly with a few grape leaves and two tablespoons of powdered alum, for about a half hour. After which drain again. Make a. syrup of the following and pour over pickles after they have been drained: 3 lbs. brown sugar 1 oz. cinnamon buds 1 oz. whole auspice 3 pts. Vinegar 1 OZ. celery 508d The next morning pour off the syrup on the pickles they are ready .to can. u WHEN\BUTTER FAILS TO COME. OMETIME ago a reader asked through the veterinary department about cream not churning. The doctor gave a good answer, but I would suggest that when the cream won’t come, and you are sure it is plenty warm enough, try putting a good big handful of salt in the cream. Then before you have to churn ’again, see that the cows have salt, even if you have to do it yourself.——-Mrs. A. A. USES FOR LEFT-OVER BISCUIT. I often have left-over biscuits, and the family refuses to eat them cold or steamed. Can you give me a recipe that will use tliemL—Mrs. F To utilize left-over biscuit, serve them as carmel croquettes. Beat two eggs until light, add a cup of brown sugar and a quarter cup milk. Halve the biscuits, dip in the egg mixture and saute until brown in hot fat. Serve with a.spoonful of tart jelly on each. Perhaps some reader may have oth- er suggestion. .. u m. Adventures of W /zm Jip Forgot of school. Tilly and Billy had a Jolly good time at AuntyLou’s, but now vacation days were over. Yet they were very happy to be off to school again. Perhaps the most im- portant reason for their happiness was that they had a new companion to go to school with them. Aunty Lou had given them a little dog the day before they came home. They named him Jip and were very anxious to show him to their playmates. , Now“ Jip was very young, just a puppy, in fact, and he had many things to learn. So Tilly and Billy decided that he should go to school with them on the very first day of school. IT was September and the first day They Had a New Companion to go to School with Them. .11: was great sport for Jip, this going he could not reply, His m t to school, for he was the center of always told him that dogsovilderle hiiig much admiration by all the children enemies, and without a- word he hop- 1 (1 He frgliclfied (with them, hi h . s-paye games, an e ase- the 'ball, 's s on legs could ca butane did=~not-always bring it back. ”'3’ him! and ’ at school. He hadn’t learned that yet. 83‘ [.mv'ieyes FDR@DUR LITTLEWFDLKS ,1: ""wurnnmw ‘ear’ I E Tilly— and Billy begged, but the teacher just shook her head. “No, no, Jip, stay right there, com- manded Billy, “and I will be back soon.” Jip seemed to understand and wagged his tail in promise to his master. i, Now, Jip neverseemed to know just i what to do with himself when he was left alone. Very, very often he got into mischief. No sooner had the door closed than the Merry Little West Wind blew a bit of tumble weed his way and it bumped Jip right at the end of his nose. Right then a race began. It ended only when the West Wind blew the tumble weed into a hiding place that Jip could not find. ~ But by this time Jip had run so far that he was very warm and tired, and deCided the best thing to do was to take a nap. So he curled himself by .the door and was just blinking his sleepy eyes for the last time before slipping off to Slumberland, when he he spied something moving out in the tall grass. In a wink he was wide awake, his nap forgotten. Two big, long ears showed above the tall grass and Jip deCided he must investigate. With a run and a bounce, he was be- s1de the little fellow, who was none other than Hopper, the rabbit. _ “Hello, and who are you?” asked Jip in a friendly way. But Hopper was so frigtened that ped off into the tall bushes as fast as thatvwas very fast, indeed. - Jip was a bit puzzled. He was lone- Whenflthe school bell called. the pu- some and wanted ~ . , .- , to mak f 8* .‘t‘fl‘m “inflict said that. Jip wagged his tail, scratcliaedriieilil‘silshelzig 01:23:31. do, I“ didnt like this . with his soft little paw, and forgetting all about his promise to Billy, ran State F air STATE FAIR is an arena for friendly competition. ' It is an educational opportunity. It is a medium of exchange for ideas and property. It is a social event. It is a ‘ reflection of agricultural optimism. It is an annual census of progressive agriculture. It is a pageant of progress. The crop and livestock products of a great common- wealth are on display. The best grains, the most nutri- tious grasses, and the finest farm animals on exhibition give evidence of man’s progress in soil husbandry. Ever keeping pace with the progress of the world’s basic industry—agriculture—has been the development of the Nation’s arteries of transportation. Interdependent as are agriculture and transportation, it is becoming more and more evident that the prosperity of one depends upon the success of the other. ‘ Always in the lead to recognize the needs of the country, . . the New York Central Lines have spent millions upon , millions of dollars in providing livestock cars, bo'x cars I for grain and refrigerator cars. When visiting the State Fair, consider also the fact that the progress reflected there is, in a large measure, pos- sible through the foresight and progressiveness of the builders of our great railroad systems. While at your State Fair, be sure to visit the New York Central Lines exhibit. 1 I A NewYork-Central Lines Boston&AIban ——Michigan Central—Big Four—Pittsburgh &Lake Erie an the New York Central and Subsidiary Lines Agricultural Relations Department Ofiices New York Central Station, Rochester, N. Y. La Salle .St. Station, Chicago, Ill. Michigan Central Station, Detroit, Mich. 466 Lexmgton Ave., New York, N. Y. 68 East Gay St., Columbus, Ohio i .5‘ ~ 1- 7‘ giéleiilzoi 1/ GET BIG CROPS- BIG PROFITS Solvay Pulverized Limestone is helping thou’ sands of farmers to get more from their land. Solvay is produced in only one grade—there is no‘second best—every bag, every bulk ton is ground to the same fineness. No effort is spared to make Solvay of greatest benefit to the farmer. Solvay produces results the first year—and its good effects accumulate from year to year. Spread Solvay this year—it’s high test, tur’ nace dried, safe—will not burn. Write for the Solvay Lime Book. THE SOLVAY PROCESS COMPANY . Detroit, Mich. . after Hopper‘a's‘fast‘as he could go. , -‘ : lunch to the mothers. A large attend- ' School , and the Community Some ‘Merry Circle T floug/zt: 072 #26 Suéject . AM sure that the majority of you I have heard of Shakespeare, the greatest dramatist of the English- speaking world. Perhaps you have even read some of his books, for in- stance the comedy, “As You Like It.” In this book, the author represents the life of man as a drama in seven acts, from infancy to old age. The second act in life’s drama is the school age. Here comes the question, as to what the school does for the community. Suppose all the public schools of the land were to be closed tomorrow. What kind of a country do you think we should have? Crimes would abound here, the people would be starving be- cause of being so poor, and the coun- of boys’ handicraft and girls’ sewing. A little park is being made in the center of the town in memory of the World War veterans. Bronze tablets for the dead, and trees for the living. The boys’ football team is very good, winning several games in town and out. The senior and junior class give plays each year, and there is always a large attendance. The parent-teacher club furnishes milk each day to underweight chil- dren. They give entertainments at the school to get the needed money for the milk. A hot lunch club for the out-of—town children is in order, and better than ever before. But, for all this, I hope that the community will Evelyn Fosberg Had a Good Time at heir Community Picnic. tries would run to ruin. I; So the first thing the school does is to increase the material prosperity of a community. Education means pow- er, power to earn money, power to make a living. Then education also gives us enjoy- ment of life, and it trains the boys and girls to become good citizens, so as to enable them- to run.their city or town in the right way when they are grown men' or women. In the schools, organizations are formed for parents and teachers, thus bringing the home and school closer together. In giving lecture courses the parents, as well as the children, are educated, as well as entertained. All this goes to helping the commu- nity. In fact, if the public school should be abolished, the cities and towns would be useless, and the countries would be as those of far off Africa, Turkey or Russia. The way we can help individually is to go to school, as long as we can, and make the best of our advantages, so the schools will stay—Geneva Koh- lenberger. Our school could help our commu- nity by giving lectures. Last year, during educational week, a series of lectures was given by our most lead- ing citizens. Several~ times kaleidoscopic views have‘been given with the lectures in the evening. These are very nice, and ~“ largely attended. I wish more of them were given. The domestic science ‘teacher gave ' an exhibit of the sewing girls’ work, ' and the cooking girls served a dainty .y'anc‘e came and pronounced it a great sf success. Awards were ,given to the c untry schools," for the best exhibit be even better and more united in the future than it is now.—-L. M. Kendale. My school can help the community by first organizing a community club for old and young. By getting such an organization flourishing, many good times can be had, such as old-fash- ioned dances, box socials, etc. By having such a beneficial organ- ization, we do not contract the stay- at—home and save the “gas” habit. Everybody in God’s creation likes good times. Why not have them? In the old days, they used schoolhouses for Sunday School meetings. This is a good idea for people who wish to send their children to Sunday School, v and there is not alchurch near by. Also, by getting young and old togeth-' er, it brings mother and daughter, father and son, closer together. The result is a, better and happier home, not quite so many quarrels and “cat fights”——-—harmony reigns in the family—Katherine M. Girmus. PONE EXTRA. Teacher—“Now, Minnie, tell me how many bones you have in your 'body.” Minnie—,j‘Two hundred eight.” Teacher~—Wrong, you have only 207." .. - Minnie—“Yes, but I swallowed a. fish bone for breakfast this morning.” How IT STARTED. “At 'any rate, Mrs. Murphy, no one can say I’m two‘faced.” ‘ ' "Faith, no, Mrs. Jones. Sure an’ it you were, you’d leave that ’un you got at ’ome.” estrus LETTER Box Dear Uncle Frank: ' I would think E. E. would be sorry that she said she couldn’t say none of _us are perfect, but there are good pomts for both girls and boys. I think Harold Kampen was making his sister look like mistress of the house, and he the mistreated little boy, but that’s the way of brothers every time. I know, for I have two. I know that the Merry Circlers will not make the mistake with me that they did with “Vic.” She certainly writes dandy letters. But they have more truth than poetry in them.—— “Patty.” You are right, none of us are per- fect, and according to you, brothers especially. It is ‘a funny girl who can not find some good quality in some boy. Vic’s letters were good. Dear Uncle Frank: It has been at least a year since I wrote to you last. (W. B. evidently received that letter), but I have been a weekly (not weakly) reader of the Merry Circle page. ' I certainly like the new heading for the page. It makes, us look more pro: gressive. Don’t you think so? I am not much impressed by the evolution theory. If this theory proves to be true, no person will be caught boasting of his ancestry, any way. There is a saying, “Each tub must stand on its own bottom,” in other words, what we do or don’t do, What we are or are not, does not necessar» ily depend upon our friends, relatives, or ancestors. It seems to me that the would-be pioneers of the proposed above eight- een club might content themselves with other articles in the Michigan Farmer if the Merry Circle is too young for them._ Of course, I might think differently if I were that age myself. I don’t know, for I am fifteen now. . ’ Do you like to read? I do. I read Throughbred Men and Women Final T art of Slicer“ on tile Farm ‘ HE Romans who understood the essentials of good agriculture reduced them to three, namely, a good seed'bed, good seed, and good tillage. It would certainly be poor economy to prepare a good seed—bed and then plant poor seed. That would not give the seed—bed a fair chance. It would be equally poor economy to plant good seed in a good seed- bed and then give it poor tillage. seed—bed nor the seed would have a fair chance. More important than any or all of these factors com- bined, however, is another factor, namely, a good farm- er. Everybody knows that it would be poor economy to grow excellent grain to feed to scrub stock. That is not giving the feed a fair chance. economy to grow good grain and good pork and beef’ to feed to scrub men. fair chance. By scrub men, I mean men who however rich they may be, have no desires, ambitions, or inter- Then neither the It is even worse- That is not giving the food a ests beyond the mere gratification of their sensual appetites. The final test of good agriculture, therefore, is the growing of good men and women who are thoroughbre'ds in the real sense of the word. Department of Agriculture. Our “Success Talk” this week is by Dr... Thomas N. Carver, 0f Harvard University, first chief of the Rural Organization Service of theUnite‘d States Dr. Carver has had practical experience as a; farmer, living on a farm, and is the'author of .the best ,work yet published on “The Principles of Rural Economics.” Ts N._ CARVER. ' Every-f boy and older tanner; will, do wellto read carefullyanytl‘lions agrees tmm’Dr :Q‘a’rv 8M ., I thin Fawn ‘ everything I get hold of. I am study- ing some of my next year’s high school subjects this summer, so that my mlnd won’t be so full of this cheap rubbish. _ Do you remember those fountain pens you used to give as prizes? I have used mine constantly for almost two years, and it is just as good as new yet. ’ - As I do not think I ought to sign my own name to such a critical letter, I will use my pet nickname.——“Molly." It seems to me that you are wrong. Our ancestors have a lot to do with us. If that werenot so, all the breed- ing work that is being accomplished in live stock could not be done. The same laws of ancestry apply to us as to animals. But, we should do the best we can with what our ancestors gave us. Glad you like the fountain; pen. Dear Uncle Frank and M. C.’s: I I thought I ought to write Paul Miller is the Center Horseman. more to “Our Page,” as I am leaving for Chicago soon (to seek ‘my for- tune). Ha, ha! I also tried my hand at making a picture of that well-fed creature of yours, the W. B. Girls, if you intend to marry, keep yourselves beautiful, because Alphon- so La Vaul says the men choose only the pretty ones. Say, Alphonso, if that were the case, I would never have a chance to mar- ry, but as it is, I can attract the ”boys as well as anybody. Well, Uncle FrankLI must bid you farewell—“Buddy.” I hope that in seeking your fortune in the big city, nothing will. befall you. There are‘ many chances to mis-step in our urban centers. I wish you good luck. Personality is far greater than beauty in making people like one. Let us hear from you after you have had city experience. Dear Uncle Frank and Cousins: I haven’t written to you since Heck was a pup, and that's some time. Say, Uncle Frank, I have a new plan to make Our Page a little more interest- ing, and it isn’t hard either. There are some of the M. C.’s that want to * correspond with other members. \Why not give them a little room? ' We all know that you can’t print all of. our letters, so if . you would just print our namesyand say that we want‘ ed to- correspond; with other , k» Vtfit We all tubule-Rite New M. Q’s. I i W. ' .> V? . " see your system “some time $80,. ,4 been dragging, , scheme but: sit, didn’t. Work. 2 Our corresponds ’ “once scrambles ;are now helping those . who, wish to'écorrespond with others. ~Dear Uncle Frank: Bon joir, Uncle Fr k and cousins. This is the first time have given the page any static. But the discussions got so interesting that I simply could not keep still. Now for my views. I think that boyish bobs, powder, knickers, and other feminine attire are all right. We boys wear balloon pants, Prince of Wales hats, and have patent leather hair,. so why kick about girls’ fash- ions? ' About sweethearts, I decidedly agree with Alphonso, although I think that one should win hearts till you find the one you like best. Now, don’t criti- cize me, girls, for no offence is meant. Come, boys, give the page some let- ters or the girls will run away with it. Make your letters snappy, like « some girls do.———Conamore Shiek. There are extremists in both sexes. The middle of the road is the best for either. Don’t wn hearts and break The Busy Business Man, Drawn by Paul Schoenhols. them in your seeking for the best one. One must use time and care in seek- ing suitable companions. FUNNY LETTEFi CONTEST. I LIKE funny letters, because they make interesting reading. For that reason, this contest will be for the purpose of getting me a supply of funny letters to use. You can write on any subject you want to, as long as you treat it in a humorous way. But, please don’t make the letter more than 250 words in length. _ We will give twenty prizes in this contest; strings of beads for the girls, and..dandy .base balls-for the boys. 80, M. C.’s, get your funny thoughts working and see What you can pro- duce. You can never tell, you may win a prize. This contest closes September 10, and, of course, send your funny letters to Uncle Frank, Michigan Farmer, De- troit, Mich. THE PENSIONER. (Continued from page 211). plead; “those other dogs are nice young fellows, but they lack experi- ence. Nothing like an old head at a time like this.” She removed the har- ness from the lead dog, and slipped it onto Arctic. The old felldw was trembling in his eagerness to be off. Patiently he waited her command. “Mush on, Arctic!” she ordered in a low voice, and with bated breath awaited the result. He swung to the right with such speed as almost to upset the sled, taking a course almost opposite the one she 'had followed. Apparently the old “fellow was in doubt, tor he zigzagged uncertainly for several minutes,.yet she did not inter- fere. At least, he could not make their situation any worse. The others, inspiredhy their former leader, seem- ed .to take on new life. Tails that had curled over woolly' they encoded up to main- ‘ Witt 1hr. the old i) sits, “and ‘ shimselst set. no doubt now. the . . so many, times, at'first she; ve; yet there couldi be; . They were back on .‘the’: old trail. \‘With— an angry ”cry she, shook; the shroud of snow from the robes: cgvering Evans. “You sha'n't die! You: s a’n’t.” ' ‘ ; ppointed refused to belie » ~ - HEN the storm lifted some time, later’they had reached the ~op-f ' posite shore. New peaks reared. abruptly about bewilderingly. A doz-; en routes were open apparently, but. the wise old dog never even looked' up. Twisting this way and that he, tugged the sled to the top of a ridge” then over a level stretch and down: into a valley. They reached an open-i ing in the woods. Before them was a' frozen river. . The pensioner had taxed his old' body beyond the limit. Now he com—t menced to lag. A strained tendon, caused him to limp pitifully at times. It was cruel to keep him at it now, yet she dare not change. At the forks of the river he headed up the south; tributary. “No! she ordered with: quick decision, “we must take the oth-; er to Grady’s——an enemy! This must be the trail to his cabin. Gee, Arctic. gee!” But Arctic knew. .He had not; taken the North Fork trail in a year and he continued stubbornly toward home. “Gee, Arctic, gee!” Her tone was sharper now, but he ignored her. Then she ran to his head and caught hold of the harness. “Don’t resist, old fellow!” she pleaded; “we must have help if we can get it. He’s dying on that cold sled, perhaps we are 'too late, and ‘I’m tired, so tired! Come on, Arctic!” Obedience had been instilled from his puppy days. It was wrong to en- ter enemy territory, yet he obeyed. Followed a heartbreaking mile during which she staggered along, clinging desperately to the sled. It came at last, a faint yellow light shining through a cabin window. Unutterable thankfulness filled her heart a mo— ment, then gave way to dread. What manner of man was this who hated Evans and all that was his; who could slay a tried and true friend like Are— tic and feed him to the dogs? What sort of a bargain would he drive with a girl who came so suddenly from the night—the wife of his enemy? Then, as her lowered glance rested a mo- ment on the still, snow—enshrouded fig- ure, she knew in her heart she would accept any terms if it meant life to him. . Two of Grady’s fierce brutes darted from the door the instant their master opened it. 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Brought all three of you into the cab- in, did what I could for Evans, then began on you,” - Arctic limped across the room and placed his shaggy head in her lap, while she had a good cry over it. Grady found it convenient to cough at that moment; 'then he continued: “I knew the old fellow had pulled you through. He’s too old to work like that, but he’s not too old to enjoy a pension. Evans ought to have killed me that time. To—morrow I’ll hook up my dogs and get your things. Might as well make your home here a couple of weeks until Evans gets well. 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The average price for each year, made up from these group averages, with— out weighting for numbers, is shown on the accompanying chart. These reports do not include all the sales made, but they are representative enough to indicate the trend of prices from year to year. Breeders of pure-bred cattle report- ed_ the sale of 35,952 head in 1925, as compared with 16,709 head in 1924. The unweighted average price was $86 in 1925, as compared with $92 in 1924. The increased number sold was a symptom of broader demand in spite of the decline in price. Of the four breeds reported, prices of Shorthorns and Red Polls averaged higher than in 1924. Moreover, the averages of the Angus auction sales in 1925 were higher than in 1924, and auction prices. of Herefords were higher in four of the six, groups. The principal increase in numbers report- ed sold occurred in privates sales of Herefords, and undoubtedly included more individuals of ordinary merit which helped to pull down the aver- age price of that breed. Beef Prices Looking Upward. The downward trend in prices of pure—bred beef cattle throughout the four-year period covered by these re- ports was an inevitable result of the prolonged depression in the commer- cial cattle industry. The decline really started, of course, when general defla- tion began in 1920. With indications that the industry has turned the cor: ner, and that a period of rising prices for commercial cattle is ahead, owners of pure-bred herds can look forward to’ expanding demand, and firm to higher prices. . Reports from the oflicesof the three leading beef herd associations indicate an increase in registrations and trans- ‘- ters in 1926. These are reliable, baro ometers of activity othfldemand. One breed reports an. increase, of torts" elem retreat in “we was at patient in 1828. ' and private sale from a large numbera Pure-fired Live Stack Ha: Promiring Futuri- sales in the same» period of the three“ preceding years. _ Another breed re- ports three.times as many sold at auc- tion in the first half of 1926 as in that period in 1925. Prices this year were 18.5 per cent lower than last year, due to the inclusion this year of more me« dium grades which could not be sold to advantage as breeding stock in 1925 and weresold on the open market in- stead. For cattle of equal merit, prices were distinctly higher than in 1925. , The other breed reports that average . ~ - prices at private sale are ten to twen« ty per cent higher than a year ago. Dairy Cattle Have Been Mor Fortunate; ‘ The average of the group prices of International Grand Champion Belgian Mare Pervenehe, and Her Filly Foal / Will be Shown at Detroit. all breeds of dairy cattle was $139 in 1925, as compared with $136 in 1924. In 1923 and 1922, the averages were $206 and $240 respectively. The cause of the decline in the last two years, compared with the previous two, is conjectural. But, the inclusion of re ports of sales of a, larger number of individuals suggests that average mer- it was not,quite so great in the later years. Also, there was some settling down in prices of pure-bred dairy cat- tle as a result of the agricultural de- pression, even though dairying re- mained relatively profitable, compared with other farm enterprises. Of the different dairy breeds, prices of Holsteins"showed the most pro- nounced rise in 1925 over 1924. Auc- tion sale prices of Jerseys andrAyr- shires averaged higher, but average prices at private treaty were lower. than in 1924. In Guernseys, the ten- dency was the other way around, pri— vate sales showing up to better ad- vantage. Auction and private sale prices of Guernseys remained mate- rially higher than for other breeds. The average price of $139 for all groups of the dairy breeds compares with $86 for the beef breeds. ’ This dif- ference is partially a reflection of the relative prosperity of the two kinds of cattle farming. The sale reports eov- ered twice as many beef cattle as dairy cattle, however, which would tend to pull down the average of the former. Naturally, the differences are least in bull and heifer calves, and greatest in mature animals. 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That‘s why Appleton Huskers with their up- to-the-minute improvements pay for themselves so quickly. Increases Crop Value 37% Convert waste Stover (3"% ofcorn crop) into extra feed and fertilizer profit with the Appletpn. The first successful ma- chine husker on the market. A size for 3 every for m.' Write for booklet E. APPLETON MFG. co.,3.mi., m. . Minneapolis Columbus 0mm / " deb . year than for .~. '-j'jromeot'imlr:- gains of eighteen and twelve per cent. Prices of pure-bred hogs averaged 841 ina1925,» as compared with $31 in 1924,, $39 in 1923, and $48 in 1922. Sales of 46,830 head were reported in 1925, as against 54,971 in 1924, and 30,- 054 in 1923. The extremely low level of prices in’ 1924 was a. logical out- come of low prices for market hogs in 1923, and until the latter part of 1924. The gain in 1925 is hardly proportion- ate to the rise in open market prices. The leading lard type breeds shared in, this improvement to much the same extent. Of the different groups, prices of aged boars and bred sows and gilts showed the greatest increases, and Prices of phrebred hogs in 1926 are higher than last year. Two breed sec- retaries report increases of forty per cent in the rate of recording, and an- other, an increase of seventy-five per cent in the number of new members received in July, as compared with that month last year. Sheep Prices Show Little Variation. Sheepmen have been on the prosper- ity chariot since 1922. Prices of seed stock show less variation from year to the other groups. In 1925, the average was $26, as compar- ed with $22 in 1924, $25 in 1923, and PRICE TRENDS OF PURE BREDB ~ do I5‘9_ hr “$0 8299 DAIRY CA7 TLE BEEF CAWLI —— uocs AVERAGES or mess isza— n wcnon no man "25— SALE servants to .— U 9 DEPARTHEIY 07 AGRICULTURE $25 in 1922. These figures make an interesting comparison with the $41 reported for pure-bred hogs, and $86 for pure-bred beef cattle in 1925. In numbers sold, Rambouillets led all breeds, with about two-thirds of the total. Hampshires were second, and Shropshires third. Business has been good with pure- bred sheepmen thus far in 1926, al- though improvement over 1925 is not as clear-cut as in pure-bred beef and dairy cattle, and in hogs. Some of the breed associations report increas— es in registrations and transfers, and higher prices, while others note but little change, and, in one case, prices seem to be somewhat lower than in 1925. Horses Going Stronger. Records of average prices received for pure—bred horses are not available, but there are unmistakable signs of improvement over last year. Gains in importations, in numbers sold by in— dividual breeders and importers, in registrations and transfers, and in the interest of farmers in raising more colts, as well as better prices reported for stallions and mares, all bespeak the change in the draft horse situa- tion. That this improvement, follow- ing several years of more or less de- pression, will be over in a. year is doubtful. Demand for saddle horses has been active in the last two or three years. Registrations and transfers thus far in 1926 show an increase , of about forty per cent over 1925. While ups and downs in prices for pure-bred live stock are to be expect- ed in the coming years, in sympathy with the swings of open market prices, they are likely to be of moderate ex- tent in contrast with the wide fluctua- tions in the last ten or twelve years. Prices of all classes are on a conserva- tive basis, so that there is no special occasion to fear breakers ahead. WILL BLOOD TELL?! (Continued from page 195). 7 competitive entries of the annual farm preps/show, with horticultural tables and? another reports ' boar pigs the _least. m R. , R 1' i {A- dozen farm associations and agencies will show educational exhib- its around the ,800 feet of availablel wall space. These will ‘ include the Michigan State College, the State De- partment of Agriculture, the Michigan Farm'Bureau, the Grange, the Glean— ers’ organization, the Michigan Crop Improvement Association, the State Canners’ Association, the Detroit Mar- ket Gardeners’ Association, the Upper Peninsula, and the farm press of the state. Agriculture will be given a place of, dignity and importance at the fair, through the new building, which is in keeping with the demands of a great state such as Michigan. The agricul~ tural building lies between the Coli- seum and the Dairy Building, and will be connected with the latter by a. cov- ered passageway. New Woman’s Building. A new headquarters for women has been established on the fair grounds. The old administration building, his- torically famous as the “Michigan” building at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904, has been completely remod- eled and converted into an ideal wom- an’s building. The downstairs of the woman’s; building is given over entirely to par- lors and rest rooms, with the second; floor reserved for exhibits in the many ; . classes of domestic material. } From needlework to cookies and}, preserves, Michigan housewives enter[ the best the state affords in these “domestic” classes, and the which results always proves of ab- l l I | l l sorbing interest to the “better halves" I I of the families who visit the fair. Boys’ and girls’ club folk have fal- len heir to the old woman’s building, which affords by far the best head- quarters the club youngsters have ever had. Nearly 500 county and district champions in the various lines of club work will be on hand during the fair to compete for state championships in judging and demonstration. The win— ners in many cases will earn the right to represent Michigan at the National Club Conference next Winter, as well as at the International Live Stock Show. The State Fair boys’ school, an an- nual event which draws a still differ- ent’ group of youngsters from the club camp, has boys registered this year from eighty-one counties. These boys who are selected by examination in the various counties, spend a. week of intensive study of scientific agricultur— al practices during their stay at the fair grounds. Many Industrial Exhibits. . Industrial exhibits will form an im- portant part of the State Fair show. Agricultural implement booths will cover acres of ground, while all sorts of household appliances and electrical equipment will be shown in the dif- ferent buildings. Races on the State Fair mile track will feature the entertainment side of the fair this year. Light harness horse races are scheduled from Monday, September 6, through Friday, Septem- ber 10; while a. lOO—mile automobile race, officially sanctioned by the Amer- ican Automobile Association as a championship event, will hold the track the afternoon of September 11. While thousands of Visitors from all over the state will undoubtedly drive to Detroit for the fair, it is ex- pected that unusually low round-trip railroad rates, granted by the state association of railroads for fair well, will cause the trains to prove popular with many who come from distant points. Ernest Pettifor, of ' Gaylord, has been made secretary of the Michigan Potato Producers Association to sue- ceed H. C. Moore, resigned. An unknown man'was killed when he exploded a. bomb in a}, Pittsburgh bank .where he wssrefused a. loan. The bomb also killed a, policeman and injured ’a- score; of other. persOn-s. show = ’ 27—219 LEG BROKEN we mo Hit; $4582? :' C-R-A-S-H! Serious collision . . . leg broken . . . skull fractured! That’s what happened to Lawrence Whittam, Columbiana, 0., when be least expected its coming. Doctor bills, hospital bills and lost time piled up. BUT—he was ready for them with his Woodmen Accident Policy. IT SAVED HIM $458. 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The Michigan Farmer, Detroit Here’s to Your Health, Mr. Hog YOU‘RE the mortgage lifter. May your skin be clean and free from lice. your living quar- ters free from foul smells and disease germs. May you have a decent living place and grow into a fine, big porker. And your near neighbor, the dairy cow. the goodness of her products depends on cleanliness. Today's civilization demands sano. itary products. DR. HESS DIP and DISINFECTANT -—kills hog lice -—destroys disease germs -——keeps down bad odors —mnkes living quarters healthful o The sprinkling can is mighty important these days. The farmer - who uses it to sprinkle Dr. Hess Dip 'and Disinfectant freely about pig pens, cow stables, the dairy and the poultry yards. is keeping out disease and putting his stock and poultry on a thrift and profit basis. ‘ A standard preparation. Sold on money—back guarantee. DR. Hrss & CLARK, Inc. ‘j - . mustache - “-;;.*:',v.‘:‘: ~, .xig Twentieth Annual NATIONAL DAIRY EXPOSITION october 6th to 13th DETROIT Everything for Dairy Production A great international Exposition brought to Michigan for the benefit of her agriculture. A wonderful Opportunity for farmers to see all that is latest and best in dairy- ing—to learn how to make more profit with less labor. Reduced Rates on all Railroa Good Roads for Touring . Come with your neighbors- Ask your County Agent about the del- egation from your community. EXTRA FINE STOCK A GOOD SIRE Should Head Your Herd Whether or Not You Raise Registered Stock. EASTVIEW FARM ROMEO. MICH. REGISTERED SHORTHORN . BULLS FOR SALE FOR: pr-Tacticslly pure—bred GUERNSEY or HOL- EIN calves. from heavy rich miners. writs EDGEWOOD DAIRY FARMS, Whitewater. Vlls. BREEIIERS’ DIRECTORY Change of Copy or Cancellations must reach us Twelve Dave before date at publication Dairy Heifer Calves. mutually Guernsey pure bred' $25.00 each. We ship C. 0. D. Write L. Terwilliger, Wauwatosa. Wis. ’ [he RACTICALLY pure-bred Guernsey heifer calves— The Beat 18 P the heavy milking kind—eight weeks old. 820 each. Most NORMAN B. MEYER. Mauls Plain. Minn. ECOIIOIIIICII 10 Registered Guernsey Bulls. almost ' FOI‘ sale ready for service. anse breeding Cheap. Write JOHN EBELS. H.12.y.Hollsnd Mich. It costs the same per pound to ship average beef ani- mals to market as it does prime beef animals, yet the latter dress 10% more. WILDWOOD FARMS ORION. MICHIGAN W.E. SORIPPS, Prop. SIDNEY SMITH, Sup- F O R S A L E -- Guernsey BuII ready for service. Steve Stamnfler. Fife Lake. Mlch. PURE- -8RED REG. Billing—famous “Durand" Guernsey herd offsprin years old. Will sell very cheap. 0. STEINKOPfl‘ Bangor. Mich. The Leading Sire Echo Sylvia. King Model is the SI!!! of Honor List daughters for 1925— '26. He has 75 A. R. 0. daughters. including {our above 30 lbs and nineteen others above 25 lbs. but- ter in 7 days. His 75 tested daughters (only four in mature form) average: The Michigan Guernsey “- I. - r 3.09 “If. Breeders Association 3,133” 7 W“ 4;” Will Hold Its % m 3.96 Send for our Booklet— "MIC‘HIGAN STATE HERBS.” First Semi-Annual Consignment Sale At East Lansing, Michigan September 30,1926 The Fall Consignment Includes 30 Registered Females 10 Quality Grades 5 Young Bulls o F catalo and other information, address MICHIGAN GUERNSEY BREEDERS ASS’N, W. D. Burring- ton, Field Secretary, Box 1018, East Lansing, Michigan. Bur-carrot Animal industry DOPE. C Lansing, Michigan HOLS'I'EINS, Young Bulls, Heifers Foundation cows with high records. IHerd is fully accredited and headed by one of the good bulls of the breed. Lakefield Farms, Clarkston, Mich. HEREFORD STEERS 22 Wt. sramd 1100 lbs. 69 Iv I 74 we. .mm was its s1 Wt. mono 015.111.. {97 mF‘PR SALE isweaxmmam mm. commune mite I m’ ”Mm' onefiiteen “mu“,fim’ amino-dustm coca she's flesh. in. ”3 ~ tG nth . one team months: three of" Esmgghm mo .IEJI BSON.- Room 303," I. n. Depot Building. matron. Rich. I, ‘7 "Wallinwood Guernseys my , bred our to: solo. ' ' in “sun. difllfiouéfllcfl your choice’zzuz: VsnD. "Baldwin, Eldon, F" $371133: sure we mix-m ems... this barn ' near ,trade in that class of cattle. by the Buffalo Stock Yards Company officials, August 11, and a committee, representing federal and state ofllcials in the east, selected a portion of the ‘ Buffalo stock yards for this purpose. All were agreed that the sheep b'arn which is of steel and cement construc- tion, properly enclosed and well light- ed, would be most suitable for this purpose, and the stock yard officials have granted the use of one end of a. special unloading chute. Only accredited cattle will be housed in this barn. The feeding and handling of the§e cattle will be en- tirely separate from live stock in the yards proper. The opening date under this special plan has been set for September 14. The various state officials are taking it up with the dealers in each state to make certain that a large number of buyers will be .present. It is ex- pected that eventually this plan of marketing clean cattle will reduce ma.- terially the cost of buying such cattle under the present plan, whereby the agents of the dealers drive through the country assembling carloads, nec- essitating the expenditure of consider- able money which is eventually home by the producer and consumer. In other words, this plan will make it possible for dairy cattle breeders of the middle west to obtain prices more nearly equal to prices now being paid by eastern farmers for these cattle. For a long time it has been the practice of farmers in sections of the east tributary to the large cities, to use practically all of their feed for the production of milk, and almost none for the growing of young dairy stock. In other words, feed in those sections is more valuable for milk production than for growing young stock. When more dairy cattle are needed, they are purchased from outside sources as me.- ture cows. As these cities increase in population, more dairy cattle are need- ed each succeeding year. The middle west states are the breeding grounds and Michigan in particular, with its large number of tuberculosis-free counties, should have an excellent .It is cer- tain to be profitable if a good quality of cattle, free from disease, can be pro- duced in sufficient quantity to supply increasing demands. MILK TURNS TO WATER. I have just recently purchased a. nine-year-old Guernsey-Jersey heifer, whose former owner claimed she was an excellent milker, and able to pro-- duce a large amount of butter. But, when the milk is allowed to stand for a. short while, threefourths of it turns to water. Will yogi kindly state cause , and remedy?—~P. What your reader terms as milk turning to water after it stands a. short time, is undoubtedly a. rapid curdling of the milk and consequent separation into a whey layer—which he terms water—and a curdle layer. This may be due to acid producing bacteria in the milk, or to the action of sweet curdling bacteria. The latter are able, because of an enzyme they secrete, to precipitate casein of the milk soon af- ter the milk is drawn. In either case the remedy is much the same and in- troduces at all times precautions nec- - essary in the production of milk of low bacterial count. We would suggest the following as being especially important: Dampen the udder of the cow before milking; milk with clean hands,- and in an at- mosphere free from dust; containers with which the milk is to come in cen- tact should be scolded. As soon as practicable after milking, cool the milk, to as loW a degree as possible. The ‘mere setting of the bucket or can off. . » milk in cold water is not sumcient. It A conference was held with the But- so there is no reason to believe they falo Live Stock Exchange, attended“will not be successful. ——P. S.- Llicas. ,Chin A GRAIN RATION FOR WILD " PASTURE. k What is a good grain ration for cows on wild pasture?-——L A. 8. Wild grasses and plants that.,,co.nsti- tute the food of animals are pretty .well balanced foods, that is, they con- ~ tain the food constituents in the prop- er proportion for economical digestion and assimilation. But they are too bulky for a. modern dairy cow to use efficiently. She hasn’t the capacity to consume enough to pro- duce a large flow of milk, but a little . grain, as a. supplemental food, over- comes this and puts her in position to produce a maximum flow. , This grain ration has no protein de- ficiency in the ration to overcome; hence, it should not be a concentrated protein food. For instance, if we want- ed to balance “a corn ration which is deficient in protein, we would want cottonseed meal, orpoil meal, or a sim- ilar food; but these mixed wild grasses are not deficient in protein, 30 corn and oats, mixed equal parts by weight, are the best: grains we can. get to feed with the grasses. If you haven't the oats, corn and wheat bran, equal parts by weight, will give good results. The amount of grain to be fed will depend on the condition of the pas- ture and the capacity of the cow. To work a cow to her capacity to produce, feed her one pound of grain for every four pounds of milk she produces. MILK BECOMES ROPY. We have a. cow whose milk becomes ropy and stringy when it stands for any length of time. What is the cause and what can be done for this condi- tion?—A. H; S. — There are two conditions causing ropy milk. One may be due to a path- ological condition of the cow’s udder, in which case the milk is ropy when drawn. It is often spoken of as gar- gety milk. A much more common cause is a. contamination of the milk with a type of bacteria causing it to become ropy. Some three or four types of bacteria have this power. None of them are disease producing. In fact, it is 'said that the Scandinavian people are fond of ropy milk and make it in much the, same manner that we make cultured buttermilk. In case the cow’s udder is infected with the germs, the milk from each animal may be kept separate to ascer- tain which becomes ropy. Often but one quarter of the udder is infected. When the guilty cow is located, the milk from each quarter may be kept ..- separate and the udder treated to re- move the contamination. Another common source of infection is the water in which the pails and other dairy utensils are washed. This can easily be eliminated, however, by thoroughly scalding the utensils and paying particular attention to the seams, because it is in theSe seams that bacteria often develop and grow, and become weed past/tires of bacteria to contaminate the bulk of the milk. ——P. S. Lucas. INVENTS SKI M-MILK CONDENSER. LENN OVER'I‘ON, a graduate of Michigan State College, and for- mer proprietor of the' Overton Con- densery in Allegan, has invented a ma- chine to make powdered milk out of skim. milk, which is said to be the only practical machine of its kind. \ Pork is the chief meat eaten by the 08o. It Pays to Keep ,A Bottle Handy A bottle of Gombault’s— the old—time horse remedy. Have it on hand for use when you need. it—keep your horses working. Used for 48 years for abscess, cuts, spavin, capped hock, curb, fistula, quittor and other ' ailments. Leaves no scars—- no blemish. At your drug; gist’s, $2.00 a bottle—or direct from us on receipt of price. The Lawrence-Williams co. Cleveland, Ohio G OMnAULT'S CAUS‘l'lc BALSAM GOOD. FOR HUMANS, TOO Master~ Farmer WANTED Experienced .in general farming, fine opportunity to obtain in- terest with owner. Must be mature, h o n e s t, industriOus. sober and be willing to prove himself worthy of the interest, association and confidence be- stowed. Wonderful opportunity to the right married man. Salary and share of profits. References will be investigated. Reply in own handwriting. Box 563, Michigan Farmer, Detroit Mich. Dry Feeding Gull Beans Cheapest Feed Available. BUY NOW BEFORE MARKET A'DVANCES AGAIN Carload Lots Only, Bulk or Bags CHAMBERLAIN BEill 00., Port Huron, Mich. CATTLE Auction Sale Pure-bred Guernseys Sept. 9, 1926,2:00 P.M. Forest Hills Farm, R. R. 5, Out Butterworth Rd., 6 Miles from Grand Rapids, Mich. Clean herd, no T. B. or abortion. Three heifers, about 11 months old, one yearling bull, and three .cows, one fresh 3-yr.-old, one 3~yr.-- old to freshen soon, one bred 4-yr.- old. Also one grade cow, heavy milker. All carry the blood of SOme of the champion producers in ”the country. Write for pedigrees to ‘ M. Hompe, R. R. No. 5. Terms of Sale, Cash or 60-Day Notes. BUTTER BRED anggigAfgLLs - onrs'ru. scams srocx Fifihii. 0 ‘n B REEDERS. of dairy cattle in oge- . mow caunty “pulled a new one”-- for. Michigan at least, when the Holstein breeders and the Guernsey brieders staged a joint picnic at Sage e. Prior to the amicable joint session, the groups met separately. The Hol- stein men met at the farm of Charles Withey, where State Secretary J. G. Hays conducted a judging demonstra- tion on the good two-year-old herd bull and on one of the cows. Meanwhile, the Guernseyites were meeting with State Secretary W. D.- Burrington. ”At the lake, the picnic feed went off in peace—Black and Whiters, and Fawn and Whiters, sharing grub and propaganda. No one bit his rival-breed neighbor. ' After the feed, a. short program was held under the chairmanship of Coun- ty Agent W. E. McCarthy. Mr. Bur- rington spoke along dairy lines, tell- ing of the good work of good bulls in Alpena county—urging community breeding irrespective of breed used. ‘Mr. Hays arose to say Amen to Bur- rington’s sentiments. . But now the storm clouds gathered! ‘Friendly mingling of the breeders ceased—the war was on! Yes, sir, the much talked off ball game was about to begin, where Holsteiners clashed with Guernseyites. The game—a regular gunning affair —was a see-saw contest, with first one breed team ahead, then the other. Many were the brilliant errors com- mitted! When the smoke had cleared away the Holstein gang were found in the lead eleven to ten. No favoritism on the part of the umpire can be claimed, as he was a carefully chosen impartial breeder of Jerseys! Neither can it be claimed that the stellar playing of either Hays or Burrington gave his team an unfair advantage—the proper word being “cellar” not “stellar.” It sure bodes well for the future of dairying in Ogemaw, when such a friendly, yet peppy meet as theirs was, is instituted as an annual event. _______.__—_———. E Veterinarmg E—wmumummmmumlllllmngullmuu; CONDUCTED BY DR. S. BURROWS. Advice through this column is given free to our subscrib— ers. Letters should state fully the history and symptoms of each case and give. name and address of the writer. Initial. only are published. When a reply by mail is requested the service becomes private practice and 81 must be enclosed. A cows. One has been at least eight months in lactation and farrow, but is giving about eight quarts of good milk a day. The other has been milking as long, but has been with calf about four months. I skim the milk from pans as there is too little to use the separator. I try to keep the cream warm in five-gallon cans, and stir it often. When it seems sour enough to churn, it is too acid—more so than I ever found cream before. It is sharp, like vinegar, and not milk, like good ripe cream. At sixty degrees We at- tempt to churn the cream. We have struggled from five to ten hours and have been compelled to throw out the cream, which would have a fuzzy whipped matter appear on top after it stood, showing there was butter-fat present, but it could not be separated. I know that, the cows being in lacta- tion, the cream would churn harder, but why should it not churn at all? I am feeding clover hay, whole oats. small ears of unhusked corn, and plenty of salt. The cows look good but have not had much exercise lately on account of weather. J. W. A.— Cream from cows near the end of the lactation period will frequently not “butter.” This also occurs in cold weather. Moldy or spoiled feed, cer- tain bacteria which get into the milk from dust and dirt, while the cows are being milked, are also causes .that must be considered. An Old Wound.—I have a horse that has a large bunch on the front side of her hind leg, just below the knee. She was out there with barbed wire. It is not quite healed yet. Local veterinar- ian says it is proud flesh. Can this be entirely removed? She does not limp, and former owner said she never went lame. O. K.—Proud flesh can usually be removed. Try~ and keep the wound dry by using the following pow- der: Powdered copper sulphate, cam- phor and burnt alum, two ounces of each, and powdered charcoal, one-half ounce. Occasionally a dry, horny grthh is left, following old wire cuts. Fleas—How may a dog be rid of fleas or lice? W. N.———Give bath in warm creolin solution, three ounces of creolin to one gallon of water. Them-s printing press in America «was ,establ shed in Mexico, about 1539. li~.‘. .~- ....- .e;‘ .. . , ‘ Cream Will Not Butter.———I have two‘ cleanest, just try this simple test: mo. Run chino in its own skim-m me o! water, Do Laval. and vice versa. gets from the ochcr's slum-milk. to turn and the more profitable to own. New York 165 Broadway I Brennan,Fitzgerald and‘ Sinks Jersey Farm Farmington, Mich. Offer For Sale or Lease: Bull: Rulero Diplomat No. 234233. Born Feb. 15. 1924. Sire. Lady Togos Raleigh No. 190912: Dam. Rulero Golden No. 290968. Reg. of Merit Record in 300 days at twice a day milking. 10,436 lbs. milk, 584 lbs. fat, average % fat 5.710. Bull: Lady Togos Major No. 251927. Born Dec. 9. 1924. Sire. Lady Togos Raleigh. Dam, Kamaks Ruby's Bonnie Lass No. 366762. Rog. of Merit Record in 361 days at twice a day milking, 7.236 lbs. milk, 391.94 lbs. fat. amragcl fat 5.42%. Bull: Lady Togos Foxy Lad No. 251928. Born April 1, 1925. Sire, Lady Togos Raleigh. Dam, Rosina ettss Golden Beauty No. 388734. Record in 365 days at twice a day milking. 7.348 lbs. milk. 413.74 lbs. of fat. average fat 5.63%. These bulls will be shown at Michigan State Fair, 1926. Will be pleased to have you look them over. Brennan, Fitzgerald and Sinks Farm, Farmington, Michigan C. NIELSEN, Manager 15 Cows. 4 Bulls from R. of M. Cows. Chance to select from herd of 70. Some fresh. others bred for fall ireshenlng. Colon C. Lillie. Coopersville. Mich. HEREFORDS 5 hulls around a. year old. also bred sews and half— ers. Repeaters and Woodfnrd breeding at farmer’s prices. ALLEN BROTHERS. ll8 Burdick Arcade, Kalamazoo. Mich- Best of quality and breeding. Bulls. ShOl’ti'lOI'IIS cows and heifers for sale. BIDWELL. STOCK FARM. Box D. Tecumseh. Mish. TALK is cheap, and it‘is easy to make extravagant claims, whether or not they are justified. This is true of cream separator claims. If there is the slightest doubt in your mind which separator really does skim Put a Do laval sldc-by-sldc with any other separator 01 approximate capacity. he Laval Agent will gladly arrange this test. Mix so gallons o! milk thoroughly and let it stay at normal room tempera- all through each machine. Wash the bowl and tlnwarc of each ma- uh, without the and mix the skim-milk. [Some separators retain more cream In the bow than others.) Then run the skim- mlll: from the other machine through the Welsh and test lot butter-lat the cream that each machine ' When you do this you will know beyond question of doubt that the De Laval skims cleaner, is the easier ‘\‘ (ff/3’ f" . \\ , ‘ You: Hand-Electric-Beit ’6‘1’ro’l419 DOWN Balance in IS Easy Monthly Payments The new De Laval has the wonderful “floating bowl,”_ the greatest sepa- rator improvement in 25 ‘ years. It Is guaranteed to skim cleaner. The De Laval Separator Company Chi 600 Jackizio Blvd. San Francisco 61 Beale Street a HAMPSHIRE boar pigs of spring and summer far~ row for sale. 13th year in business. JOHN W. SNYDER, R. 4. St. Johns. Mich. SHEEP BREEDING EWES Always on Hand in Car Loads or Train Loads. Both Native and Range Yearling Ewes. 6,000 beautiful Delaine Ewes. I ship all over the United States on mail orders. guaranteeing as reprt-smtcd. Feeding “Killers and lambs. Send stamp for leaflet, "40 Years in Sheep Bus. mess." it Iii-sumo of Sheep Industry. l'leasc Wire before coming. George M. Wilber, OAKLANDS. Msrysvilie, Ohio Shropshires —-—Oxfords Yearling and ram lambs. Also a few Mc- Kerrow bred Oxford ewes for sale. Lakefield Farms, Clarkston, Mich. THE MAPLES SHROPSHiRES For Sale: 25 yearling rams of right type and. quality. 2 stock rams and a, few ewes. C. R. LELAND, R. 2, Ann Arbor. Michigan Phone 734 F l3 Offering choice yearling ram and a few ewes. Also 1 car choice Dclaine Ewes. Visit flock at State Fair. D. L. CHAPMAN 8. SON. So. Rockwood. Mich. HROPSHIRES—Choice yearling rams and ram S lambs, sire. Imported Butter ram—«Dams. Minton Buttar & llibby bred. l’rires very reasonable. 0. E. VREELAND, R. F. D. 5. Ypsilanti. Mich. - for wool and mutton. 15 year- ShTOPShlreS lings. 40 ram lambs. 10 ewes. DAN BOOHER. Evart. Mich., Route No. 4. ‘ u . in f to For Shropshire Rams $1.6? Niamféiifio. Mich. Also a few breeding ewes. ' ' Three bred heifers to Milking Shorlliorns For Sale "ash... in 5...,th and November. One Roan, eight months old bull calf, one five year old, grandson of Glenside Dairy King, kind and gentle. Inquiries solicited. Visitors wel— come. Pricesd‘reasonable. BELAND 8. BELAND, Tecumseh, Mi . - . bulls G to 14 months. also Milking Shorillili'lls few heifers. cows all hand milked. W. E. Thompson. R. No. 4, Ludington. Mich. of quality. cows and heifers. Milking Shorllllll'l’ls Mostly Glenside breeding. Write your wants. Irvin Doan 5. Sons, Croswell, Mich. Brown SWiSS Bulls wig. Bals'lsitxrmwetlxcoxii: A. A. FELDKAMP, Manchester, Mich. ' Shorthorn Red Roan Cattle five cows. 2. heifer. and one young bull. Priced right to close out. Come and see them. IRA W. JAYNE FARM. one mile south of Fonton. Mich. HOGS DUROCS Bred gilts, spring and fall boars. Michigan’s Premier Duroc Herd. Lakefieid Farms, Clarkston, Mich. D UROC JERSEYS. Fall and Spring Boats from large prolific strains. Write or come and see JESSE BLISS & SON. Henderson. Mich. thorn. illii TYPE CHESTER WlillES E;fi.°.ks°.§.£‘i.y“‘c°ii.£.°f, pious. bred from Champions. MAPLE HILL STOCK FARM, Rt. 2. Cass City, Mich. We have them. / ‘Blllllg’ Poland iiinas-l'v‘i‘aQti“§ia. m... a. A. OLAR gBrsckonrldcs. Mich. B REEDING EWES. for sale in carlots. 500 good. young Delainc ewes. also 200 black Faced ewes. Telegraph address. Rockwood. Mich. Postal address. South Rockwood. ALMOND B. CHAPMAN 8:. SON. ' for sale. 200 each month. Shrop- Breedmg Ewes shire. Hampshire grades and cross‘ brcds. All yearlings. V. B. Furniss, Nashville. Mich; write or For Shropshire Yearling Rams can on ARMSTRONG BROS., R. No. 3. Fowlerville. Mich. and D E LA I NE R A M 333.03%... As good as grew. Photos free. F. H. RUS E . 40. Wakeman. Ohio. 8 LL Box HEEP all recorded. sent on approval: Cotswolds. _ Leicestcrs, Tums. Lincolns, Karakules and Hamp- Shires. L. R. Kuney. 648 Madison st.. Adrian. Mich. ELAINE-Merino Rams. both Pollcd and Horned. for sale. Good ones. (fume and make your own ‘ selection. HOUSEMAN BROS., Albion. Mich. 0R SALE—Oxford Rams and Ewes. bred from the best rams we could buy. GEO. T. ABBOTT. Palms, Mich. Tel. Deckerville, 78-3. RAM-BOUILLET RAMS—ltcgistered. Large. well- built yearlings from ram shearing thirty pounds. Priced right. H. W. HART, R. 2. Greenville. Mich. RY a Michigan Farmer Classified Ad. to sell your surplus poultry, or to get that extra help. They bring results with little cost, see rates on page .223‘of. this issue. Michigan Farmer, Detroit, GRAIN QUOTATIONS Tuesday, August 31. Wheat. Detroit—No. 2 white $1.30; No. 2 red $1.31; No. 2 mixed $1.29. Chicago—Sept. at $13115; Dec. at $1.351/4; May $140343. . Toledo—Wheat, No. 2 red $1.31@ 1.32. Corn. Detroit—~No. 2 yellow at 800; No. 3 yellow 78c. Chicago—Sept. 75%c; Dec. 82%c; May 890. Oats. Detroit—No. 2 Michigan, old, 44c; new 39c; No. '3 old 43c; new 35c. Chicago—Sept. 3655c; Dec. 40%0; May 447/3c. Rye. Detroit—No. 3, 950. Chicago—Sept. 94c; Dec. 99%c. Toledo—Rye 94c. Beans. Detroit—Immediate shipment $4.05. Chicago—Spot Navy, Mich. fancy hand-picked at $4.65 per cwt; red kid- neys $8.75. New York—Pea domestic $4.75@ 5; red kidneys $8.75@9. Barley. Malting 67c; feeding 74c. Seeds. Detroit.-——Cash red clover at $19.50; August and September alsike $16.25. and prompt Hay Detroit—No. 1 timothy at $21@22; standard $20@21;- No. 1 light clover, mixed $29@31; No. 2 timothy $19@ 20; No. 1 clover $186319; wheat and cat straw $12@13; rye straw $13@14. Feeds Detroit—Spring wheat bran’ at $39; standard middlings $30; fine middlings $35; cracked corn $36; coarse corn- meal $39; chop $32 per ton in carlots. WHEAT After moving over a narrow range for two weeks, the wheat market turn- ed downward in the last few days. World crop news has lacked any de- cisive bullishness, competition from ,. Canadian grain has taken the edge from export demand for domestic wheat, and speculative interests are not keen to assume the hedging load. Prices have lost about 150 from the high point in July, and are not far from the low point in June. Wheat production in the northern hemisphere is about the same as last year, as the increase in the United States offsets most of the decrease in Europe and Canada. World demand for wheat from exporting countries promises to be larger than in the past year, be- cause many of the importing countries have smaller crops of wheat, as well as of rye and potatoes, and limited carry-overs of bread grains. Whether foreign demand will broaden enough to absorb the exportable wheat in the United States, Canada and Russ1a without a further decline in prices re- mains to be seen. The situation from this standpoint does not favor any im- portant advance. A wet harvest in Canada, or bad crop news from the southern hemisphere might start the market upward at any time, however. CORN In three weeks, corn prices lost ov- er threeofourths of the advance in the preceding six weeks. Speculative liq- uidation induced by improvement in the crop outlook, the approach of the September delivery date, and the fact that stocks at terminals remain three or four times as large as usual at this time of the year, were factors in the weakness. However, further declines are not likely to be severe. Producers are still sell’ sparingly. Primary receipts ave been decreasing instead of increasing, and have been the lightest at this season ' inseveral years. Demand is not brisk, but is sufficient to absorb the current . receipts and cut a small slice from the large visible supply each week. The new crop is starting to move in Texas at prices considerably cheaper than Kansas City. OATS Primary receipts of cats have been old corn L ~below normal at this season of the but demand has been slow, so the visible supply is increasing Export demand is flat. Much ; ‘. Year, that rapidly. 47 V‘ damp oats has arrived at central west: 5 [am marketsrecently- MARKET R HAY Marketing the new hay crop has been curtailed by wet weather so that receipts have been moderate. Demand has improved and prices remain steady to firm. During the past fornight, widespread rains and generally cool weather have benefited pastures so that they are probably in as good shape as at any time this season. This fact may slow down the early fall demand for hay somewhat, but in view of the short crop, should not de- . press prices. SEEDS Old crop prime red clover seed is scarce, and with another short crop of domestic seed in prospect, prices trend higher. Alsike seed is selling at a larger discount under red clover seed than conditions seem to warrant and higher prices are expected. New timothy seed is about ready for mar- ket, and prices have eased off in an- ticipation of increased ofierings. FEEDS Feed prices have drifted lower in the past week. There is practically no demand for mill feeds, as buyers have enough already contracted for to take care of immediate needs and are waiting for lower prices. Cottonseed meal has been marked higher as a re- sult of reduced estimates on the new cotton crop. POULTRY AND EGGS Fresh eggs advanced to the highest prices for the season last week. Re- ceipts are decreasing rapidly and ar- rivals at the four leading markets are smaller than at the corresponding date last season, for the first time in more than two months. While average qual- ity is better than is usual so late in the summer, the offerings of really fine fresh eggs are scarcely equal to the demand, and dealers are draWing more and more on storage holdings for quality stock. The so-called short- age in holdings for the entire country has been increased during the month, since in August, a year ago, stocks were still being added to at this time. Chicago.——Eggs, fresh firsts 31%@ 32%«3; extras 33@_34c; ordinary firsts 26@29c; _checks~20@24c. Live poultry, hens 20%@26c;' broilers 30c; spring- ers 280; masters 18%c; ducks 220; geese 16@200; turkeys 34c. 1 Detroit—Eggs, fresh candled and graded 31@3317§c. .Live poultry, heavy springers at 32c; light springers 26c; heavy hens 28c; light hens 210; 260 pound. - BUTTER The butter market dropped back a step last week in its upward trend, but prices have again advanced sharply to a new big er weathe and general rains through- out the large dairy sections improved pastures and checked the declining tendency in butter production. While no increase in the make is expected, production'is unlikely to shrink rap- idly from the present scale. Prices average lower than a year ago, how- ever, and a steady appreciation in val- ues is to be expected during the next three months. The large surplus in storage reserves as compared -with a year ago, which is believed to have been already fully discounted, has been reduced during August. Prices on 92-score creamery were Chicago 42c; New York 430. In De- troit fresh creamery in tubs sells for 37@40c per pound. WOOL Wool dealers have raised their ask- ing prices in eastern markets, with 45c generally asked for %-blood, and 44c for 1/,,-blood. Mill buying is a lit- tle more active, reflecting some in- crease in sales of cloth. Trade condi- tions appear to be improving, how- ever, and more active consumption of wool by domestic mills is to be ex- pected in the fall months. At the same time, Australia is about to start selling her new clip so that no basis for any big rise in prices is in sight. POTATOES Potatoes advanced sharply last week both at country points and in distrib- ~Live Stock Market Service I Tuesday, August 31. CHICAGO Hogs. , Receipts 19,000. Market is very un- even; shipping demand is moderate; market mostly steady to 250 lower than Monday’s average; medium weight butchers, light lights and pigs show downturn; heavy sow-s in narrow demand; packers inactive; top $14.60; top good to 210 lbs. down at $13.85@ 14.50; bulk 220-240-lb. butchers $13.25 @14.10; good butchers average 250— 280 lbs. $12.50@13.25; few 280—320—lb. butchers $11.75@12.35; most light and medium weight packing sows at $10@ 10.50; heavies down to $9; most pigs $13.25@13.75. \ Cattle. Receipts 12,000. Market fat steers, yearlings andgrassers mostly 10@15(: higher; stots more than the better grade of fed steers; long-fed kind top yearlings $11; light weight heifers at $10.50; heavies held above $10.75; packers and feeders easy; early stock weak; bulls strong; vealers 250 high- er; bulls to packers $14@15. Sheep and Lambs. Receipts 25,000. Fat lambs steady to 250 lower; early sales good; west- erners $14.50; fat kind held above that» price;in—between grades $14.25; choice kinds above $14.50; culls $9.50; sheep steady; fat ewes $5.50@6.50 mostly; fat lambs steady. DETROIT Cattle. Receipts 116. Market is steady and , mostly even. . Good to elicice yearlings dry-fed‘ . . ............ . .$ 9.75@10.75 Best heavy steers, dry-fe 8.75@ 9.75 Handy weight butchers . . 8.25@ 8.75 Mixed steers and heifers 7.00% 7.50 Handy light butchers... . . . 6.50 7.25 Light lights oooeeooooomoo 5.00% 6 Best cows ............... 6.50 6 sneag Butcher cows . . . . .~ . . Cutters OIOOIIOUCIOOIOIIO_ 4.00 Canners................. 3.00@ 3.50 Choice light bulls . . . . . . . 6.00@ 6.75 Bologna bulls . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50@ 6.50 Stock bulls 5.00@ 5.50 Feeders 6.00@ 7.00 Stockers ........... . . . . . 5.25@ 6.00 Milkers “and springers . . .$55.00@- 90.00 Veal Calves. Receipts 336. Market steady. Best . . . . . ................ 16.50 Others ....... 5.00@16.00 Sheep and Lambs. ’ Receipts 133. Market slow to 250 lower. Best ......... ...........$14.50@14.75 Fair lambs .. . ........ . . 12.00@14.25 Light and common . . . . . . 9.00@10.50 Yearlings ......... . . . . . . 6.00@ 7.00 Fair to good sheep . . . . . . 6 00@ 7 00 Bulls and common . . . . . . ' Hogs. Receipts 84. Market steady. Mixed . . . . . . ‘ o nnnnnn o o o o I 15-00 Roughs ........ . . . . . . . . . 10.35 Pigs and lights . . . . . . . . 8.50 Stags OOIOS;ICOOOOOOOOCCI 8060@ 8l75 BUFFALO Hogs. Receipts 1,280. Market is 25@50c higher; good 200 lbs. down at $15.50@ 15.75; medium weight $14.25@15.50; heavies $12.50@14.25; packing sows at $9.50@10.50. , Cattle. Receipts 125. Market is down; fat cows up to $7; good bulls $6.50. Calves. .Reoeipts 200. Market steady; tops . $16.50;. medium $12.50 up. ‘ . , Sheep and Lambs. -.Reeeipts 400. Fat lambs mostly 500, higher; few heads early ,at, 15.50; bulk natives $16;..culls» at. $11 '1‘ .50; gas? steady; top fat ewes-57;, :o " ducks 0 point for the season. 0001- . :Gctg.2ezi‘ ’ ‘ ‘uting markets, so that values. average higher than a year ago. Carlot shipa ments decreased with the season in Kansas, Missouri and Kentucky draw-N. _ ing] to a close, although the output from Nebrask Colorado and Idaho is increasing rap dly and supplies should ' be ample. The higher prices will in- . duce heavy digging and prices may be close to. the high point for a while. APPLES An abundant supply of small apples has lowered *«the general average price» Buying for exports, which usually de- velops earlier in the season, has not started as ”yet, but a good demand is MARKETS ’BY RADIO. AILY market reports and weather forecasts may be obtalned each week day from the following Mlchlgan etatlons: WKAR—Mlohlgan State Col- lege, 12:00. noon. WCX—Detrolt Free Preeo. at -2:15 'P. M., WWJ—Detrolt News, 10:25 A. M., 12:00 noon, 4:00 P. M. ‘ WGHP—Geo. Harrison Phelps, 7:00 P. M. expected in English markets thi - ter, and dealers believe orderss vwiillll appear (shortly. tIll$inois Wealthys, No. , are uoe a 1 1.25 basket at Chicago. @ per bushel GRAND RAPIDS Grand Rapids markets were unset- tled this week. Supplies were liberal. Potatoes $1.35@1.40 bu; onions 90c@‘ $1 bu; apples, Duchess 35@50c a bu; Astrachans 50c@$1.25 bu; Sweet Boughs $1; plums, Burbanks $1@1.50 bu; Bradshaws $1.50@2.50 bu; yellow $1.50@2 bu; pears, Clapp’s" Favorite $1.50@1.75 bu; blackberries $2.50 per case; peaches, Dewey $1@1.50 bu; Cranes $2 .bu; cantaloupes, Benton Harbor $1.25@2 crate; Kent county $2 bu; cauliflower scarce at $1.50@2 flat; cabbage, white 75@85c bu; red $1.25 bu; tomatoes $1 bu; wax beans $1.50 @2 per bu; cucumbers 500@$1.50 bu; pickles $1@3 bur; wheat $1.17 bu; rye 75c bu; beans $3.65 cwt; eggs 30@ 3:3; Eshutter-fat 2424c21b; broilers 20@‘ ; pnngers 80' ‘ 250 pound. @ , old hens 20@. DETROIT CITY MARKET Saturday morning there were loads of produce on Eastern Marlggtf- There was a good trade and some lines.were cleaned up at an advance in prices. , ' Apples 75c@$2 bu; wax beans 1.5 ' @3 bu; green beans $1.75@3 per$bu(;) beets 50@750 bu; cauliflower 3150(0) 3.50 bu; sweet corn 10@18c d zen; cabbage 50@75c bu; chard 40 50c bu;—local celery 25@75c dozen; car- rots 50@60c dozen bunches; cucum- bers 30@90c bu; gherkins $2@4 a bu; currants 25c quart; dill 30@50c dozen bunches; huckleberries $5@6 24-qt. case; leaf lettuce 500@$1 bu; head let- tuce 50@75c bu; mustard 50@75c bu; green onions 40@60c dozen bunches; root parsley 4061500 dozen bunches; pickling onions $3.50@8 bu; dry on- ions $1.25@1.50 bu; curly parsley 30@‘ 500 dozen bunches; potatoes $1@2 a bu; peas $1.5.0@2.50 bu; sweet pep- pers $1@1.50 bu; red peppers $1.50 peck; round radishes 30@50c dozen bunches; long 75c@$1 dozen bunches; red raspberries $5 per 24-qt. case; spinach $1.50@2.50 per bu; summer squash 75c@$2 bu; tomatoes 30@75c per 14-lb. basket; cantaloupes $2@3.25 bu;.peaches $1@1.75 bu; plums $1.50 @2 bu; blackberries $5.50 per 24-qt. case; _ crabapples $2@2.50 bu; eggs,' wholesale 37@38c; retail 40@50c; Leghorn hens, Wholesale 220; Leghorn springers, wholesale 27@28c; retail 35c; ducks, wholesale 28-@30c; dress- igchfgis 40c; springers 40@45c; ducks comma LlV ' sTocK' SALES. Hmmm first annual show of the Oceans Jer- sey Cattle Club, held at the fair grounds at Hart. Two hundred Rise. c asses. were carefully studied by the breeders present. The blue ribbon in the aged cow class was won by Ray Burke, of New Era, while his brother, Alfred, is the ow er of firsli; place animal is one of the finest. specimens of the breed in this sectlon of the state. In the three to four-year-‘old class, . the cow belonging to Samuel Odell. placed first, while second place was: of Hart, and won .by Charles Krause, Carl the thirduand fourth places by Babe, of Montague, and Floyd Sher— .. man, of Hart. Alfred Henrickson is the owner of f the cow that took the blue ribbon in thetwo to three-year-old class, while, Ray Burke and Samuel Odell were; next in line. In the senior yearling class, Samuel Odell owned the first two places, while Edward Greiner, Floyd Sherman, and Miss Mate Miller, of Hart, owned the animals in third, fourth and fifth places. . Six of the 'eleven heifers shown 1n the heifer calf class were owned by members of the Oceana ”County Calf Club. These club, members carried ' away their share of the premiums in competition with experienced breed-y ers. In the class of mature bulls, Samuel Odell’s Rawleigh and Fauvic bred bull placed first, while Arthur Gale, of Montague, placed second with his son of Noble Sensational Lad. Third place was .won by Alfred Henrickson’s Fau- vic’s Golden Prince. Carl Babe, of Montague, exhibited ' the first place yearling bull, while first and second places in the bull calf class were carried off by animals own- ed by Samuel Odell and Alfred Hen- rickson. ‘ A notable thing about this show is A that no cash premiums were offered. Each breeder paying his own expenses and showing his animals for the good of the breed. COUNTY CROP REPORTS. Mackinac 00., Aug. 20.——Farm work not yet completed. Extra help can be secured; very little wheat and rye is grown in this township; condition of meadows very good; the hay is good; spring grains are fair; potatoes good. Dairy products bring good prices. Live stock looking good; fruit is good.— A. A. C. Sanilac Co., Aug. 21.—Farmers are well along with the grain and hay har- vest; most of the grain is in shock yet; some'threshing is being done from the field. Help is very scarce; wheat and rye a good yield; meadows coming fine since the recent rains; corn good, but beans damaged with the wet weather; live stock in good condition. Wool 36c. Fruit is very plentiful; the outlook for potatoes and beets is very good—E. B. R. Oscoda Co., Aug. 20.——The dairy sit- uation is good; hay is more plentiful than last year. The recent rains help- ed spring crops, but is proving a hind- rance to harvesting; oats not cut, and no grain threshed; rye, oats and wheat considered a good crop; alfalfa look— ing fine. Butter—fat 400; eggs 28@30c; potatoes $1.50@2.-—J. B. Leelanau Co., Aug. 18.—No com- plaint about extra help: condition of meadows is good; wheat and rye not threshed yet; oats not very good on account of rust; corn looking very well now, but is a little late. The late potatoes look good; the dairy situation is good; live stock looking fairly well. No wool to speak of here; outlook for fruit is fair; cherries were very good: apples about half a crop; peaches just fair; berries were a fair crop—A. L. Presque Isle Co., Aug. 21.—-——Farm work is slow in this section; no spring wheat as the rust took it all; oats and barley the same, rust killed it all. What little Winter wheat and rye there is, is good; hog crop is good. Prices declining. No wool to be mar- keted. 'Fruit 3. very short crop. Pass tures all dried‘out.—A. C. St. Joseph Co., Aug.~ 21,—0ats all in; . fields not threshed yet; some wheat, and much of the we crop in shock yet, too wet to thresh. Most of the . plowing has been done. Conditions _.;dne, and ifeax‘ly frosts hold off a good amp is ~' - ated. '- Meadows are look- the second place cow. The ; mg 5139 cutting alfalfa head, representing 5 some of the finest animals of the Jersey breed, owned by sixteen“ different exhibitors, were shown at the ; Jersey enthusiasts and; their families watched Professor J. E. . Burnett, of the Michigan State Col— place the animals in the various _ His reasons for the placmgs : .. Won sun—Glam. county. j *Eleven Years of Success ; 0 Citizens’ Mutual Automobile . Insurance Company ’ Eleven years ago, on. August 30, 1915, the Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance.Company started_writ- ing automobile insurance and has enjoyed contlnued success. 1. It wrote 12,000 policies within a year of organiza- tion. 2. It .had the first pick of the careful automobile own- ers of the state. It has a high-grade organization to sell insurance and give service, but are instructed not to mis» represent or exaggerate in reference to compet- ing companies. The first members of the company take pride in maintaining their membership as they have found from experience that they can obtain fair \and prompt settlements. The company writes more individual policies than any other competing company in the state of Michigan. The company has a state-wide organization of ad- justers and agents to bring the service home to the policy holder. The company has assets of $850,000 and is closing its 11th year of success with the increased con- fidence and patronage of the automobile own- ers of the state of Michigan. 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"OHIO MONARCH" SILO FILLER. 1915 model. 15-in. throat. Cheap. 0. Steinkopfi', Bangor. ’Mlch. WANTED DAIRY COWS WANTED—To hear from parties having Holstein cows to put out on share plan, flllly muipped for dairying. A. J. halls, Burr Oak, Mich. BUSINESS OPPORTUNI TIES FOR SALE—Well established four—can milk route With stock and everything to go right ahead. If in: taunted address Victor Larson. Box 122, Dearbom. 1c 1. GREEN I-IOUSlilv-w10x20 f t. . cheap. Wm. Mitts. Detroit, Mich. hot water heat. for sale 8560 W. Chicago Boulevard, PET STOC K HUNDRED HUNTING HOU’NDS CHEAP—~Game get~ tors. Fur finders. Money makers. Big money raising hunting hounds. Hunting horns. Feeds. Medicines. Collars. etc. Hunters' supply catalogue. Kaskaskin Kennels. FVV 59. Herrick. Illinois. COON. SKUNK. RABBIT and Combination Hounds for sale. None hcttcr. Trial gilcn. Sold on time. Lakelalld Fur Exchange, Salem. Michigan. PURE-BRED GERMAN POLICE PUPPIES from Im— ported Sire. price $18 and $20 each. Pine Hill Farm, Howard City, Mich. FERRETS—Young and yearling stOck. and price list. Thoa. Get booklet Scllars. New London. Ohio. REGISTERED COLLIES. all colors. natural heelers. Silvercrest kennels, Gladwin. Mich. CORN HARVESTER RICH MAN'S Corn Harvester. poor man's price— only $25.00 with bundle tying attachment. Free cat- alog showing pictures of harvester. Box 28. Saline. ans. SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK CERTIFIED .AlleRICAN BANNER. Berkeley Rock Seed Wheat and Roscn Rye from last year's S. Maud itoll Island Sccd Sim-k for sale. Quick shipment. Knox li‘al'llls, Portland, Mich. l’ICIHGIlI‘II'II) RED ROCK WI’IEATlelree times win— ncr at International Grain Shows. C. D. F'lnkbeina‘. ('I‘llllull. Mich. FOR SATISFACTION INSURANCE buy seed oats. beans, of A. B. Cook. Owosso. Mich. TOBACCO HOMESI’UN TOBACCO GUARANTEED—~Chewing. five pounds. 31.50; ten. $2.50. Smoking, ten, $1.50. Plpe frcc: pay when received United Farmers. Bard- well, Kcntucky ' GUARANTEED HOMESPUN TOBACCO—chewing or smoking, 5 lbs, $1.25; tun, $2.00. Cigars. $2.00 for 50. Pipc I‘rcc. l'ay when received. Farmers‘ Union. Maxon Mills. Ky. SPECIAL SALE—Homespun tobacco, smoking or chewing. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. four lbs. $1; twelve $2.25. Pipe free. United Famb ers of Kentucky, Paducah, Ky. POULTRY 0000 PULLETS now ready for shipment. nicely mn- turcd. 10 weeks old. for $1.00 each. 12 00 14 wed:- old. for $1.25 each. All our pullets are from 2 year old State Accredited Helm. Big English Type. Please order from this ad. No discount on large orders. Knoll‘s Hatchcry. Holland. Mich. WHITE LEGHORN HENS AND MALES now half price. Thousands of laying Pullets. Big discount on spring Chicks and Eggs. Trapncsted, pedigreed foun— dation stock, egg brcd 20 ycars. Winners at 10 egg contests. (‘ntalog and special price bulletin free. I ship I‘. 0. D. and mlarantce satisfaction. George B. Ferris, 934 Union, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shi us your next case. ZENITH BUT- TER ll. EGG 00.. I70 Duane st., New York. N. Y. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING This classified advertising department In established for the convenience of Michigan farmers. Small advertisements bring best results under classified headings. Try It for want ads and for adver- tising, miscellaneous articles for sale or exchange. Poultry advertising will be run in this department at classified rates. or in display columns at commercial rates. Rates 8 cent: a word. each insertion. on orders for less than four Insertions: for four Or more consecutive insertions 6 cents a word. Count as a word each abbreviations. Initial or number. No display type or illustrations admitted. Remittances must accompany cram, Live stock advortlllnn In! a «cutie denlflmnt and II not accepted an olaulfled. MInImuII charge I0 words. 0N FLINT RIVEIl~Horses. 5 PULLETS FOR SALE—White Leghoms and Barred, I'lylllouth Rocks that will lay ncxt winter early. Priccs $1.25 to $1.50. (‘rcsccnt Egg Company, Alli-gall, Mich. S. (1. BROWN AND WHITE LIiGlIORNSw332-egg pullcts. («xtkcrcla Catalog. Harlan Fulton. Gul— lipolis, Ohio. BABY CHICKS WE WILL HAVE BABY CHICKS for shipmmt through September. Barred Rocks and R. I. Reds, other breeds if ordcrcd in advance. All from blood- tl-sted. State inspected stock. Will be profitable sold as broilers. or as masters. which reach height of price in mldwinter. Have also White Leghorn bullets ready for shipment. Write for particulars. Pierce Hatch~ cry. Jerome, Mich. ‘ HELP WANTED WANTIQD—(hltobel' lst or later. one or two single cxlmriunced men for farm work and milking. Want to engage mcn willing to work by the year. Answer by letter. stating experience and references. C. Niel— sch, Brennan. Fitzgerald & Sinks Jersey Farms, Farmington, Mlcll. . I 100~ACIIE FARM 10 ‘3'?” 81:03): 16 ‘33; {80:41. Cows. 52 Acres Wheat. corn. oats. rye. potatoes. hay, 11 ----- --- .88 1'“ I1 "" 1'16 8.48 full line modern machlnery: chickens, calf, pigs, sow 1......” .96 I.” IS. "‘”' 3.24 8‘72 included: here’s a beauty and hlgh producer conven- 18 ----- " 1'“ 3.1! n" "" I.” C." lent Flint. good fishing; 70 acres level crop land. 14"....” 1'1, 8.80 '0‘ "2' ' 3'40 7:,” wmémwire fencing. lot fruit. grapes. berries, 5 ac. 1‘........ 1.. 8.60 .... ... 1.44 woodland: A-l bldgs.. 10-room house, large porch, 16. 1'28 3:“ 1.“ views prosperous ground; fine big painted cement.- u'"'"" 1'” 4.” 1.9. basement. hlp~roof barn. garage, etc. Retiring. price la'r'x‘ 1:“ A.” 3.13 only $8,400 for quick sale. Part cash. James L. l.:' .. 1.5! 4.56 .g_4o Cross, 708 Smith Bldg, Flint. Mich. 20. 1.50 no 8-“ n. .. 1.88 I.“ 3}: EIGHTY ACRE DAIRY AND GRAIN FARM. five a. 1.16 I.” 9.86 mllm' Milan, level. best sugar beet. corn. alfalfa. 28. 1.84 I.“ .20 9'60 black clay loam. Good house, flowing well, barns for 92 53% 1 ‘ 3-” 9-“ 12 cows. silo. Interest in silo filler. and $100 month 200 8. .. ...... . - milk route goes with farm. Priced below market, 411M" $100 acre. E. 0. Loveland. Milan. Mich. I4 . 35. . . . . ‘ O‘ . O u” SpeCIal once dlmnflnuanu "do" 3' ' ,. or (hang: If cm In- mdrd for tho Clamfiod Dmmnnu mm: roach till: «Ecua- day: in advance quublita mu data. STOCK. CATTLE AND FARMS—Junie in car load. lots, 500 to 800 lbs. Herefords. Shorthorns and Angus. Write before you buy, as to breed and size wanted. Get prices on real bargains in Iowa land. Chas. R. Martin. Bloomfield. Iowa. REAL ESTATE . . ' I 110 AND lilo-ACRE FARMS FOR SALE—3 mils WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES—Scum“ Georgia south of Chelsea. Heavy clay loam. Good bdlldlngs. farmlands. Write for complete Information. Cham- One new house. 8200 to 3225 acre. 129 30ml: St... her Commerce. Quitman. Georgia. i Chelsea. Mich. ’ Michigan. farm land. SPLENDID STOCK IPA-RM. 120‘ acres between stock, ranches. lake and , property. U. G. Northville and'South Lyonl Less than 8200 per acre. Reynolds. Gladwin. Mich. e McMullen. boll. Colfax. Detroit. Mich. _ \ MAN AND WIFE: woman must be good. clean cook. also assist with houscwork. Man to do general and gardening. Family of four. Good home. Position pays $100. month. Couple must get along nicdy. Write or see Mr. Berlin. care Dave‘s, corner Wood- ward and Montcalm, Detroit. Mich. DRIVER SALESMAN—Za to 35 years age. nent employment; good future. Write ur’lf inter ested. Belle Isle Creamery. 3600 Forut FL. Detroit. Mich. AGENTS WANTED AGENTS—Our New Household Cleaning Device m- as and dries windows. sweeps. cleans . lambs. mops. Costs less than brooms. Over halfv Write Harper Brush Works. 173 3rd St, J! old. Iowa. . EARN' $100-$200 WEEKLY selling radios. Freebénd anon-awn Livlnsoone Radio Co., North. 8. 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