3. l 2‘ “Wharwm ma / ca” “9mm” , 4;! Vol. CLXX No. 25 DETROIT, MICH., SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1928 Whole No. 4818 l—lE‘ upper picture shows a bit of rustic scenery just south of Niles. It, is of a wooded section of the Brandywine Creek where the bridge crosses it. These wooded valleys near our towns give many nature lovers a chance to fulfill their de- sires without going very far. It is hoped that such spots will be preserved. The lakes of Michigan are among its greatest assets. They not only add to the enjoyment of those who live. near them but they attract thousands from other states. Here is a View of Paw Paw Lake taken from a promontory on which there is one of the numerous summer camps which dot the lakes of this state. L? t i 792 —- 2 == .5. E .E.. E =- E E :5: E E. 'E E a E II|llIllllfllllfllflllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIII ' ' THE. Mm”? Ari FARM-ER ‘ all"llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllttlllllilllltlllll . ‘ , I" FIND the closest “Farm Service Hardware Store” and go there to trade. You will like the way these stores serve you because they give first consideration to quality hardware backed by a local service that cannot be had in any other form of buying. Live merchants who continue to do business at the same stand give quality backed by service together with an opportunity fer you “to see before you buy.” Unless you can see for yourself the quality of the goods you buy you cannot be sure of their value. Farm Service Hardware Stores price their goods right and give you the advantage of their hardware experience in advising you the right kind of hardware that will serve your needs to the best advantage. Because they are close at hand they are best acquainted with local climatic conditions and understand the needs of their buying public,- Buying at home means community prosperity. Dollars kept in your own county stand a better chance of getting back to you than the dollars that leave your town. The prosperity of your community sets the valuation of your own farm property. Read over this list of stores and pick the one nearest you. the Farm Service Hardware Tag in the window. Make it your hardware headquarters. You will know it by These stores have pledged themselves over the name “YOUR FARM SERVICE HARDWARE STORE” to tell you of the complete merchandise service they have to offer and to show you how indispensable their store and their service is to you and your family. Look in this list for your nearest tag store ADRIAN. .Wilcox Hardware Co. ALMA .......... Glass & Mayes ALMONT. . . .Pollard Hdwe. Co. ALLEGAN ........ Phillips Bros. ALLEN ........ Allen Hdwe. C0. ANN ARBOR ....Ann Arbor Implement Co. ANN ARBOR ......... Schlenkee Hdwe. C0. ARMAI)A. .Wm. Spencer & Son ASHLEY ............. Geo. Reeb BANGOR....I. G. Miller & Son BAT'I LE CREEK ............. ............ Strong Hdwe. C'o. BAY CITY. . . .Rechlin Hdw. Co. BAY CITY. .John W. Putz Hdw. BANNISTER. . . .Wm. G. Ferris BELIHNG. . . .Belding Hdwe. Co. BELLAIRE ........ Fred D. Flye BELLEVUE. . . .Sllaler Hdw. Co. BENTLEY ......... Pelton Bros. BERRIEN SPRINGS ........... ......... Angell Hardware Co. BIRCH RUN ................... . . . .; . . . .Birch Run Hdwe. Co. BRANT ............. A. J. Locke BRECKENRIDGE.P. C. Thomas BRONSON ....... Henry Doebel BRUCE CROSSING ............ ........ Bjornstrom & Simula BURR OAK. .H. T. Diffenbaugh BYRON. . . .A. M. Chapel & Son CALEDONIA .......... Wenge’r & Clemens CALUMET.Keckonen Hdwe. Co. CAMBRIA .......... B. S. Lige CAMDEN. . .Camden Hdwe. Co. CARO ............... F. A. Riley CARO ....... Caro Hardware Co. CARSON CITY .......... J. W. Hallett & Son CASSOPOLIS ................. .......... W. B. Hayden Sons CEDAR SPRINGS.John Bencus CENTERVILLE ............... .......... Truckenmiller Bros. CHARLEVO-IX ...... Wood Bros. CHEBOYGAN ................. ........ Cheboygan Hdwe. Co. CHELSEA ............. Chelsea Hdwe. & Furniture Co. CHESANING .......... Chesaning Sales Co. CLARE ....................... Clare Hdwe. & Implement Co. CLINTON.O. B. Feldkamp & Co. CLINTON _ ........ Fred G. Van De Mark ............... ................. .................... CLIO ............... M. C. Doyle CLIO ............ Wm. H. Eaton COLOMA ..................... ........ Coloma Hardware Co. COLOMA ........ Harry \V. Hill COMSTOCK PARK ............ ................. Morris Bros CONCORD ........ D. E. \Varner COOPERSVILLE .............. ........... Durham Hdwe. Co. CORAL. . .John N. Drake Hdwe. CROSWELL. .Smyth & Straffon CRYSTAL FALLS ............. ........... John Bauer & Son DECATUR ....... A. C. Brigham DECKER .......... O. W. Nique DECKERVILLE . .Thos. McNabb DEW’ITT. .A. L. Eldridge Hdwe. DEXTER ...... Quish Steptoe & Arksey DIMONDALE ................. ....... Winegars & Mulhollan DORR ...Rogers Lmbr. & Hdwe. Co. ........................ You will find this tag in their window . lulllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllIllllllllfll"mIt"llfllllllllllllllllllllll"flfllflmm"llliltfllllllflfllfltfllflfllflllllllllltllllllflmllltill!"lllllmllllllfl DOVVAGIAC .................. ...... Hinekley & Garrett EDMORE .......... F. J. Snyder EDWARDSBURG ............. .............. F. W. Manchow ELSIE .............. H. B. Crell ELSIE .......... M. E. \Villiams ELKTON ..... E'lkton Hdwe. Co. ELLSWORTH . Ellsworth Hdwe. EUREKA ............ Ed. Gower EVART. . . .Bregenzer Hdwe. Co. EVVEN ............ Miles \Vilcox FAIRGROVE. . . .A. R. Malsbury FARWELL ......... Binghams Hdwe. Co.’ FARGO ...... Heinmiller’s Store FENNVILLE ..._. . .\ ........... ...... Fennville Implement Co. FIFE LAKE ....... J. S. Hodges FLUSHING. . . .Haffner & Lytle FLUSHING. . . .James B. French FOUNTAIN ......... Reek Bros. FRANKENMUTH ............. ....... A. Nuechterlein & C . FREELAND ........ Bert Ferri GAGETOWN .................. ......... Gagetown Hdwe. Co. GALIEJN ........ Babcock Bros. GAYLORD..Gaylord Hdwe. Co. GRAND LEDGE. .James \Vinnie GRAND RAPIDS ........ . ...... ....... Schantz Implement Co. GRASS LAKE ....Jones & Ray IREENVILLE ................ ......... Greenville Hdwe. Co. HADLEY ........ Morton Hdwe HAMILTON ...... H. J. Lampen HARBOR SPRINGS ........... ..Walrond, Friend & Cassidy HART .......... Sayles & Lewis HARTFORD. . . .Jim’s Hardware HASTINGS. .Fellows Hdwe. Co. HESPERIA ........ Husband & Anderson HOLLAND .. . .Nies Hdwe. C0. HOLLOWAY ....... F. J. BlouCh HOMER ............ A . E. Adams HOWARD CITY ............... .....R S. Jennings IIdwe. Co. HOWELL ..... Sutton Hdwe. Co. HUDSON ..................... ........ Harry T. Dillon & Co. HUDSONVILLE .............. .............. B. &. T. Hughes IDA .............. W. J. Scheid IONIA .The Ionia Hdwe. Co. IMLAY CITY ..... I. N. Courter IRON MOUNTAIN.Rians Hdwe. ITHACA ......... E. J. Alverson JONESVILLE ....... Grill Hdwe. KALAMAZOO ................ ..... Edwards & Chamberlain KALKASKA .................. ....... F. T. Tompkins & Co. KAWKAWLIN ................ ............. Stevig Hdwe. Co. KENT CITY. .Carlson & Trofast KILMANAGH .................. ............ Clement P. Woldt KINDE .......... Damro-w Bros. LAlNGSBURG ....... A. F. Brya LAMBERTVILLE ............. ............... H. W. Capman LAPEER ..... Lapeer Hdwe. Co. LA SALLE ......... C. L. Miller LEONIDAS ......... B. J. Banta LESLIE ........ W. H. Johnston LEVERING ................... ........ Wm. ‘De Kruif & Co. LINCOLN ........ E. C. Nieman LINDEN ........ M. . LITCHFIELD ...... W . Johnson ...... C. E. Wolfinger and Son LOWELL ............ M. W. Gee LY’ONS ........ Hatch & Baker MARSHALL .................. ........... Frances Hdwe. Co. MASON ......... L. E. Salisbury McMILLAN.H. J. Skinner & Co. MANCHESTER . Fred Widmayer- MANISTEE ..... Meyer & Wahr MAPLE RAPIDS .............. ....Upton Lmbr. & Hdwe. Co. MARCELLUS ....... C. A. Rose MARION ..... Marion Hdwe. Co. MARLETTTE ................. ........... Schlichter’s Hdwe. MARQUETTE ................ ......... Kelley Hardware Co. MARTIN .. .A. Patterson & Son MECOSTA ....... W. R. Carm n MEMPHIS ....... A. L. Haig 1t MENOMINE‘E ................. ........... Sollen & Eastburg MENDON ..... A. H. Shumaker METAMORA. . .All‘red E. Unger MIDLAND ...... Wenzel Hdwe. MIDDLETON ................. ......... Middleton Hdwe. Co. MIDDLEVILLE ............... ........ Ed. Finkbeiner Hdwe. MILAN ...... Sanford Hdwe. Co. MILFORD .................... ...Milford Hdwe. & Furn. Co. MILLINGTON.Fred Wills & Co. MONROE ...... Gekle & Martin MONTGOMERY. . . .L. E. Calvin MONTR'OSE .................. .......... Middlebrook Hdwe. MORRICE. . .Fred W. Burtnette MOUNT PLEASANT ...... Mt. Pleasant Hdwe. & Furn. Co. MUNITH ............ L. C. Harr MUIR .......... R. W. Branyan MULLIKEN -. .................. .1. ......... Bidwell & Peabody NORTH BRANCH .......... ................ H. W. Buckle ONONDAGA ...... M. J. Baldwin OSSEO. . ; ........ G. W. Darrow OTSEGO ..... The Jones Hdwe OTTAWA LAKE..F. L. Rymill OXFORD ..................... Wm. J. Turnstead Hdwe. Co. PALO .......... M. C. Galloway PENTVVATER ................ .......... \V‘illiams Hdwe. Co. PETERSBURG ............... ....... A. C. Gradolph & Son PEVVAMO. . .Pewamo Hdwe. Co. PETOSKEY ..... McCabe Hdwe. PICKFORD ........ Fred Taylor PIGEON ...... Doepker & Damm PIGEON ....... Leipprandt Bros. POMPEII ......... N. B. Fraker PORT AUSTIN. . S. J. Wallace PORT AUSTIN.SchubeI & Watt PORT SANILAC.Fred Raymond POTTERVILLE ............... ........ Mulhollan & Laverty ROCKFORD .................. Dick Kimm Furn. & Hdwe. Co; RHODES ...... John Levandoski QUINCY ........... J. C. White QUINCY ........ A. W. Brandon RIVERDALE.R. E. Moblo & Co. RODNEY ....... Geo. Burghdorf ROGERS CITY ................ ....... Rogers City Hdwe. Co. ROMEO ..... Romeo Hdwe Co. ROSEBUSH ..... Geo. H. Fraser ROTHBURY ..... H. F. Newman SAGINAW. . . . .Burrier- & Avery SAND LAKE ..... W. D. Sinclair SANDUSKY. . .Clare Orr Estate SALINE ........ H. Gross & Son SALINE ..... Sanford Hdwe. Co. SARANAC ..... M. A. Wilkinson SAULT STE. MARIE .......... ............. Fletcher’s Hdwe. SAULT STE. MARIE .......... ............ Gowan Hardware SAWYER ................ . . . . . .Zeigler Lumber & Coal C’. SCOTTVILLE ...... T. D. Smit SHEPARDSVILLE. .I. J. Frisbie ST. CHARLES ....... - ....... McKeighan—Your Hdwe. Man ST. CHARLES ................ ....... .Ray Grimley & Son. ST. JOHNS. . . .Spaulding & 00. ST. JOSEPH ....... Aber-Grimm ST. JOSEPH .................. . . . . . . . .Richter & Achterberg ST. LOUIS. .St. Louis Hdwe. Co. SEBEWAING ................. .......... John Rummel & Co. SHELBY ......... A. J. Rankin SHERWOOD. . . Sherwood Hdwe. SNOVER ..................... ..Turner Kitching Hdwe. Co. SOUTH HAVEN .............. ...... The Malbone Hdwe. Co. SPARTA ...................... ....... William, A. Rogers Co. SPRINGPORT ................ M. L. Haviland & Co. STANTON. . .Stan‘ton Hdwe. Co. STOCKBRIDGE ............... .............. Kaiser & Shaw STURGIS. . . .Bassler Hdwe. Co. STANDISH.Economy Hdwe. Cd. SUNFIELD. . . .Sweitzer & Esler TAWAS CITY ..... Eugene Bing TAWAS CITY ............... ........ C. H. Prescott & Son TEKONSHA ' .................. .......... Warner & Doolittle TEMPERANCE ............... Temperance Hdwe. & Supply THRE’E RIVERS .............. ............... F. M. Malone TRAVERSE CITY ............. Frank Trude Hdwe. Co. TRUFANT ....... N. P. Nielsen TURNER. . . .Peoples Hdwe. Co. UNION CITY ................. . . . .E. W. Merchant and Sons ...... VICKSBURG ....... R. J. Haas W'EBBERVILLE .............. ....... E. H. Hath Hdwe. Co. WATERVLIET. . . .O. E. Austin VVATERVLIETTI. Pierce & Son WAYLAND ................... .......... The Farmers’ Store VVE’IDMAN ....... E. G. Albright W'HITE PIGEON .............. .......... White Pigeon Hdwe YALE ....... John Hutton & Son "ll. . ‘h " ‘ fJoN’E‘zsgiszs} It!!!lllllllilltiiltltltltiIillltillllllitllfllflllllllllllllllllllIlllllllll ' There Is a Store Near You :1' 'lllllllllllllllllllllI‘lllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllll||||l||!||l||||l|||||lll||IIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllIlllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllIIIIII|||||||||l|||||||lllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|l|||||IIIIlIIllIIlIIIllIlllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllflllllllllllllllllllHllflllfllllllllt: ‘\ % _ It. sang... m. . ’ a MICHIGAN DEVOTED TO. VOLUME CLXX _' dreamer. farm doing the things the ordinary gamma“, 5/159 A Practical Journal for the Rural Family bdl(31il(}lkri SELC'TI()bJ 17FIE (3A.Pl’Ell F Alibi PIIILSS QUALITY RELIABILITY . SERVICE NUMBER XXV From Hired Man to Master Farmer G. H. Lake of Gratiot County Succeeds at General Farming By C. J. Chamber’s N the walls. of the supervisors’ room in the Court House in the village of Ithaca, Gratiot Coun- ty, hangs a picture consisting of framed promisory notes, given to the government in 1859, by early pioneers of the county in exchange for provi- sion. These notes are mute reminders of the days that gave rise to theex- pression “starving Gratiot.” The sad part of it all was, that con- rental plan, and lastly paying cash rent were the successive steps in his agricultural activities prior to becom- ing the owner of the farm. On assuming full control as owner of the premises, Mr. Lake determined on a course of procedure which he believed most conducive to the hap- piness, stability, and prosperity of a farmer of limited means. General farming proved very satisfactory to Although Erected Many Years ‘Ago, the Buildings Have Been Modernized with Respect to COmfor'ts and Conveniences ditions actually existed which made it necessary to procure outside aid for the early settlers of the county, to alleviate their hunger. If you were to travel three miles south from Ithaca, you would arrive at the substantial and commodious home of George H. Lake, who won the distinction of being selected as one of. the Master Farmers of Mich- igan for 1927. When we contemplate the change that has taken place in this locality, between the days of ’59 and today, we exclaim, with apologies to the author of the first telegraphic message, “Be bold what wonders man hath wrought.” R. 0. Lake, father of George H. Lake, came to this county from Liv- ingston County, in 1883, and pur- chased 160 acres on section 24, New- ark Township. This farm has. re- mained in the family until the present time, and is now owned by the sub ject of this sketch. George Lake does not claim all the credit of making this farm what it is today. He concedes that his father selected wisely when he chose the lo- cation he did. The farm is sandy clay loam with a clay subsoil, somewhat on the level order but undulating enough to afford excellent opportun- ity for drainage. The elder Lake early saw the advantages of tile drain- age and Was one of the very first, if not the first farmer in this locality, to conclude that tile drainage was one of the foundation stones to successful tilling of the soil. So thoroughly was he convinced that, though heavily in debt, he borrowed large sums of money, for those days, and expended it in tile drainage. His later success demonstrated that he was no idle George grew up on this boy does when around home. He at- ‘ tended district school in season until he possessed enough knowledge to teach. ' After several, terms, he found litre? f the s 11 too‘strong, so gave . ' , ”Memi to .r. , C , fence to safety. V, is dimoult to him and he has followed that course through the years, never varying. Wheat, corn, oats, barley, beans, and hay are the principal crops grown. From eight to ten head of milch cows are kept, calves are vealed, milk is separated, and the skimmed milk is fed to the pigs. In addition to the dairy cows, five Aberdeen Angus cows are kept solely for breeding purposes. The calves are allowed to run with the cows and when of the proper age are sold for baby beef. Last year, Mr. Lake shipped five of these calves to Buflalo, through the Ithaca Live Stock Shipping Association, and top- ped the market for the day. Hogs have their place on his farm and about forty pigs are raised both spring and fall, and, when sold at six months of age, usually weigh around two hundred pounds. Plymouth Rock hens furnish food for the family and do their part towards paying running expenses. The flock is renewed each year. Mr. Lake observed limitations in his farming due to wet seasons, drouth, frost, and lack of fertility of the soil, and sought to “beat the elements” so far as was humanly possible. To this end he supplemented the drainage system begun by his father until to- day the entire farm is underlaid with a network of tile permitting the cul- tivation of the soil and the planting of the crops in season. Danger of loss from frost, from wet in a wet season, and from drouth in a dry sea- son was thus reduced to a minimum. Tile are laid according to a ravine and latteral system. The robbing of the soil of its fertility had to be prevent- ed also, and Mr. Lake concluded that this could only be done by the proper rotation of crops and the liberal ap- plication of fertilizers. His rotation is as follows: The farm is divided into six twenty acre fields of two sets of three fields of twenty acres each. On the first set is grown twenty acres of com the first year and followed by oats and barley the second year. The cat and barley ground is seeded and the third year produces clover hay. The second set of fields grows beans the first year followed by wheat the second year and clover the third year—the clover having been sown on the wheat ground. The next step in the rota- tion is alternating the sets of fields. By this arrangement the same crop is grown on the same land once in six years, except clover which is grown on each set of: fields once in three years. This rotation is never varied. Ten dollar beans or fancy prices do not tempt Mr. Lake to change his pro- gram. Year after year he pursues the even tenor of his way believing the only way to win is to choose your color and then stick by it. Besides the fields mentioned above, there are ten acres of permanent Grimm alfalfa pasture, ten acres of wood lot, five acres of corn to hog down, two acres of alfalfa hog pas- ture and a two acre lot for horses. Everything in the line of coarse feed is fed out on the premises and con- centrates are purchased and fed as occasion may require. All manure is carefully conserved and drawn into the fields, always with the idea in mind of preserving its fer- tilizing quality. At least once in three years each field is covered with bam- yard fertilizer. Two hundred pounds of acid phosphate per acre are sown with wheat and one hundred fifty (Continued to page 799) Making Barnyards Safe For Humans Not All Bull Fights Turn Out as This One Did BOUT the middle of last Octo- ber, southwestern Michigan newspapers carried the an- nouncement that one Charles L White, now living at Freeport, Ohio, but formerly of Cassopolis, had been awarded a Carnegie hero medal and five hundred dollars in cash. . To those familiar with the story this announcement forcibly brought back details of the incident wherein Mr. White demonstrated the stuff of which he was made and wherein both he and his employer, Albert D: All- dredge, came near losing their lives. Briefly, the essential details are as follows: One afternoon, while attempting to return a pure-bred Guernsey bull to the barn from an exercise lot, Mr. Alldredge was suddenly attacked by the animal, knocked down, and pinned to the ground, His outcries brought the hired man, C rles, or “Ted” as he is more famili rly known, to the scene. Without h sitation, Ted rushed to the rescue an soon had the bull’s frenzy directed toward himself enabl- ing Alldredge to drag himself over a How Ted .e’sc Jed with is owniilfe ' Mn Thrower-penis, By H. H. Barnum reach the fence and his leg pinned while getting over. But he did get off alive and was again at work the following day. After reaching a place of safety, Mr. Alldredge was unable to go fur- ther and had to be carried to the house. Examination revealed a brok- en pelvis which confined him to his bed for weeks and the house for months. In the course of a year, how- ever, he completely recovered, thus bringing to a happy conclusion a chain of events that might easily have cul- minated in a double funeral. Thorough investigation of the affair was made by an agent of the Game gie Hero Medal Fund before the medal and cash was awarded. Appli- cation was made by Mr. Alldredge who says that without question he would have been killed had it not been for White’s timely and brave inter- ference. The medal itself, a gold one, is said to be worth a hundred dollars and among other inscriptions carries the scriptural text, “Greater love hath no man than this, that man lay down his life for his friends.” That Ted did not lay down his life was certainly (Continued to page 810), _ of Michigan. Ohio. and Indiana ‘ ‘ If Owens“. can. Whm'Thoy-w, unrz‘ ‘ “gamma . I 7944 MICHIGAN SECTION THE CAPPER FARM PRESS “a Air. ‘ W T 1 Published Weekly Established 1843 Copyright 1928 The Lawrence PublishingCo. Editors and. 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HOME—Aid in the solution of all kinds of home problems. from a. VOLUME CLXX NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE (DETROIT, JUNE 23, 1928 H A T Michigan Alfalfa farmers are very generally interested Day at in alfalfa, was demon M.S. C. strated by the attend- ance at Alfalfa Day, held at Michigan State Collcgc on June 8. Although the program was arranged on short notice which did not permit of wide publicity, there was a large representation of farmers present, some of whom drove more than a. hundred miles to attend the meeting. They were on hand early, too, and put in the morning studying the ex- perimental plants which so well illus- trate the importance of hardy seed of productive varieties as a factor of success with the alfalfa crop. They also manifested great interest in the haying demonstration, showing the modern method of making alfalfa hay by raking it into windrows immediate- ly after cutting. Keen interest was also shown in the program held in the ballroom of the Union Building in the afternoon. This program was reminiscent of the ' history of alfalfa growing in Mich- igan and covered every phase of the subject from seed selection to seed growing, including scientific discus- sions by members of the college faculty and practical experience talks - by pioneer alfalfa growers. ,‘This first Alfalfa Day, held at the college, brought together the men who have been largely responsible for making Michigan the largest producer of alfalfa. east of the Mississippi River. ; It. was an unusual meeting in that there was a. general recognition of the widely different types of service ren- ‘gfiered by ‘the different agencies repre— ' ..cmted at themeeting, including the “mem- growers whose efforts inter- éested leaders at the college; the agri« ' cultural press, which early and often urged the importance of adapting the , temp to Michigan conditions; the plant 1.27110 tested old varieties and devel- " ”oped new strains; the seed depart- ti breeders of the experiment station, ment of the Farm Bureau, which soughtout and made available a sup- ply of hardy seed; the college exten- sion department, which held local al- falfa meetings in many counties, and the soils department, which pointed the way in soil correction and fertili- z'ation. The net result of all this team work is more than a half million acres of" alfalfa on Michigan farms, and the certainty of a further rapid increase in the acreage of this great crop. It is an excellent example of what good team work will do in a good cause. OURS is an age of On the cooperation in all . . fields of work and Posftwe particularly is this Side true among scientists. Individual discoveries by chemists or physicists have given many a lead to physiologists or sur- geons which have opened up entirely new fields in the cure and prevention of disease. In fact, the discoveries in modern medicine are no less won- derful than those in electricity. One of the most picturesque dis- coveries noted last year was the suc- cessful treatment Of paresis by in- oculating the patient with malaria. The treatment is based on the fact that the paresis parasite is highly sensitive to heat. Malaria induces high fever: hence, the fever can be used to destroy the paresis germ and then the malaria can be cured by quinine. For this discovery, Profes- sor Jaurcgg of Vienna was awarded the 1927 Nobel prize. This is but one of over twenty addi- tions to medicalknowledge last year which are expected to have an active bearing on the future treatment and cure of disease. But this cooperation is all on the side of negative health. The more satisfying way to good health is by the road of prevention. Perhaps what we need is a bit more personal cooperation on the positive side of health. The summer is an opportune time to check up on our healih, to make those promised visits to our physician, and to find out What THE M .1 CH1 G AIN‘=- ' Eu REM ER 0 r ; r.‘ is wrong and why. Particularly does this health suggestion apply to chil- dren of school age. HE 1927 year “-1, gressman or Superintendent of Becaments, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washing ton, D. 0., for $1.50; It is ‘worth innumerable times that price. The book of the United Year States Department of HE old practice Agriculture, w h i c h . The was to keep away Book has recently been is-. D t , from the doctor tizll sued, will be wel- aegor 8 we were sick enough comed in many homes of modern TIP to become a. little farmers because of the complete in- worried. Then he formation it gives. It is a volume of nearly twelve hun- dred and fifty pages which gives in concise form the latest information on the broad subject of farming in all its phases. There is hardlyVa branch of agricultural activity that is left un- touched; still the information is con- densed in articles which often are less than a. page in length. The report of the secretary occu- pies ninety pages in a review of agri- cultural happenings during the past year. It does not refer especially to the work of the department but pre- sents in interesting and understand— able form the entire agricultural situa- tion. Then come over six hundred pages under the general head of “What’s New in Agriculture” in which are the short and very interesting reports of nearly three hundred workers in the department of agriculture who have been out in the field to get first hand information. The next five hundred pages are devoted to agricultural statistics of every conceivable kind. These sta- tistics, in common with .other statis- tics, are not interesting reading, but they contain the most authentic figures on all phases of agriculture. If you want the “dope” on anything along this line, you will find it in these five hundred pages. We urge our readers to obtain this book, not only for the very interest- ing and valuable information it con- tains, but because a reviewing of it will give a much broader view of the activities of agriculture than can be obtained in any other way. It may be obtained from your con- ,Farm Business Improves HE index of prices received by farmers, as compiled by the Bu- reau of Agricultural Economics, reach- ed 148 on May 15, 1928, the highest for the corresponding month in eight years and the highest for any month since August, 1925. A year previous, it was only 126. The average for the five pre-war years is taken as 100 in calculating this index. Fruits and vegetables at 181, cotton and cotton- seed at 166 and grains at 160 were the groups making the best showing. Wholesale prices of industrial pro- ducts are about as low as they have been at any time since 1920, and they are only 55 per cent above prewar. With farm prices up and industrial prices down, the purchasing power of the farmer’s dollar, or the exchange value of his products for other com« modifies. has reached about 95 cents. It probably is the highest it has been since late in 1919. General business: has continued rather active and no important recession is probable in the latter part of the year. Inventories of goods are generally moderate, and consumer demand is well maintained, so that brief periods of slackening production permit the demand to catch up with the supply. The steel industry has curtailed activity slightly, although the' rate of operation is still comparatively high. New business is small, with limited purchases being made by railroads, and the oil and auto industries, so that unfilled orders are being reduced. The total value of building contracts let in May was about 15 to 20 per cent over last year. This assures contin- ued activity in this, important industry in the next few months. Employment in the auto industry probably has reached a. seasonal peak. The output of cars may diminish in the next month or two owing to preparations for new models. Carloadings have exceeded the million mark in recent weeks. While they are smaller than at this time last year or two years ago, the size .of the decline is smaller than it was a month or two ago. Money rates have tightened up sharply in the last three months. The United States lost $108,000,000 in gold reserves in May, which was the fourth month of substantial reduction. The gold reserve of the Federal reserve system is $400,000,000 less than a year ago. While the credit base has been growing smaller in this way, the superstructure of credit -has been growing larger, due to expanding loans on stock exchange collateral rather than because of increases in commercial loans which grow out of expanding business activity. Inflation of security prices has gone to a dan- gerous point, many think. While a crash in stock market values might unsettle business condi« tions for a, while, other elements in the situation appear sound. More- over, the tightness in money rates probably: will not have much influ- ence on loaning rates to farmers. A block of $26,000,000 of ten to thirty- year four per cent federal land bank bonds was sold to investors in the last Weekat 100%. The'yield- of 3398 per such bonds. . . cent is the lowest! yet recorded on came in and did the best he could to fix us up. Now we are being urged to go to our physician regularly that he might. prevent illnessrof any sort. The farmer might imitate this wis- dom. In other words, tillers of the soil ought not to crop their land until diminishing returns make it neces sary to revive a sick soil. But rather should promptly establish a. Soil feed ing program that will more than care for all the plant food removed by crops and washing. In this way, the farmer need not have soil that is out of condition at any time, once he gets , it in a. productive condition. Gas/z OSH really ain’t a word, it’s what they call an interjection. 'It’s what you call a substitute ‘fer the word God in what you call minced oaths. Well I got that far and now the next problem is to find out what minced oaths is. Well, I figure minced oaths is maybe what you want to use after you’ve ate. mince pie or something like that. But maybe it’s the kinda oaths what are all ready to come out but you cut them up before you let them out. Now, if that’s the' case, the word gosh is a; word of refine< ment and re« straint. If you just say gosh instead of something lots worse, it shows that you’re my ing to check yourself and are really tryin’ to practice self-control. Gosh! you know, I really admire a. fellow what uses the word gosh in- stead of op’enin’ right up “with all of the what the professors call primary language you know. It just kinda. shows a. fellow is got some considerau tion fer others, and a little respecfl fer himself as well as the thing whatl made him swear. Ain’t it funny that swearin’ is one: of the first things foreigners learn when they learn a language. And lots 0’ times kids learn swear words after they’ve learnt mamma, and a few such words. Of course, swearin’ is the language of the nastiness of life. There ain’t one decent thought you kin express by swearin’, but there’s some folkses who think it shows strength. to swear. You know, some fo-lkses think tougha ness is strength when, really, bein’ tough is a weakness. The strongest man is fhe one who controls himself ’cause one of the hardest things to do is self-control, specially when the harness breaks, the spray pump gets out of order, wagOn wheel breaks, and etc., when the spring work is be<' It just makes a fellow feel like hind. sayin’ lots more’n gosh when such things happen. But when you come to figure it out, swearin’ don’t fix broken wagon wheels, etc., but if we’d been on the job when we had time to fix. those things, they wouldn’t happen. Most of‘ the time when a. fellow is swearln’ at something, he really, oughto be swearin’ at himself. You know, when a. fellow gets a« thinkin’ about this gosh darn subject, he finds there’s lots to it.‘ But, by gum, I’ve gotta. quit now. Oh gosh. .I' suppose you‘re glad. fay . ‘ ' union; . Mt: ~ purchased from the? , .v f" ‘: .i'm‘ m; n. . « MMW)‘ . Ii...‘_,' __. A...‘ . - ‘Ma mm. THE The Farmers are Right I HE voluntary attendance of large delegations of farmers at both national conventions this year, will give further proof of the West’s sturdy Americanism, an Amer- icanism that has never failed to mani~ fest itself in time of stress in peace or war. That the farm-delegated representa- ' tives of these American citizens, with- out other credentials than the cause they represent, will be freely admitted to these national political councils and given most respectful attention, also is proof of the spirit of sterling democracy and fair play which has made this a people’s government of and by a free people and the most successful and enduring demonstration of democracy the world has seen. For these men have come here in self- defense, inspired by the same instinct of self-preservation for which the farmers of 1776 staked their all and fought and died to win their indepen- dence. They are here by right of the cause they represent, which is as vital as any cause to which the nation has ever rallied. * * :1: Let the truth be told. No organized protest that was not amply justified and timely has ever come from the West. And this goes for its Farmers’ Alliance movement of the 19th Cen- tury, its era of Populism, and for the McNary—Haugenism of the present day. \These were and are all legitimate efforts to protect a suffering agricul- tural industry from the increasing ex- actions of an organized world of wealth and business in which agricul- ture, in one way or another, found it- self at a ruinous or destructive eco— , nomic disadvantage. It is true these movements for eco— nomic betterment and justice have been branded “wild” or “radical” by a misunderstanding East, living it may be, too, contentedly for the time off pea] to the ballot. the fat of a false and precarious pros- perity as it is now deing. Yet they were not without cause, and history has justified them as it will the in— sistence of the farmers of the present time that their industry shall be put on a business equality with every other great industry. The farmers are right and in the end right Will prevail. * * * Agriculture’s diseased condition will continue until the remedy is applied. Agriculture is a national tree. It can- not thrive in corresponding measure with the other big trees in the na- tional forest except it be given equal- ity in living conditions, equality of economic opportunity. And it does not propose to die or be starved or taxed out of existence. That is why farmers are going to the national political conventions this year. Their movement is inspired by that self- preservation which is the first law of nature. * * =l= Radicalism does not make its ap- These farmers may in no sense be called extremists. They propose to advance their program in the orderly way prescribed by law and the constitution. What they propose is constructive, it tends «to a balanced national life, toward maintaining an industry which no nation can do without. and live, as history has repeatedly demonstrated; to prevent us from drifting into that one-sided industrial development. from which densely populated England is now suffering. Our national life, no less than that of every other people and civilization, depends on a soil—conserving, a pro- gressive, and a prospering agriculture. And to have this, the reward must be a good living for those who work at it with per- severence and thrift. CONVENTION HALL, KANSAS CITY. News F rain the Air HE Vibraphone, with which the radio has made us acquainted, was invented in the last decade and owes its peculiarly pure and distinc- tive tonal qualities to electricity. The instrument is composed of steel bars with resonators under each bar. Con- nected with the instrument is an elec- trical attachment which affects the prolongation and mellowing of notes when the bars are struck with soft mallets. Of all orchestral equipment, this instrument most closely approxi- mates the music of cathedral chimes. a: 3|: I): J. B. Daniel, radio announcer who has probably introduced President Coolidge to American audiences more times than any other man, says that he is truly “Silent Cal.” After one or two questions about broadcasting ar- rangements, he is usually silent until he is scheduled to talk. Despite the number of times Daniel has intro- duced the President, he has met him but once. =l¢ * ll: More than 620,000 boys and girls I engaged in agricultural pursuits will attend, either in person or by radio, the National Four-H Club camp to be held Saturday evening, June 23, from eight to nine o’clock E. S. T. County agents and club leaders throughout the United States Will hold “listening in” meetings for those who are unable to attend the camp. at II II: Radio announcers are finding that into phone control, which makes it 4138 to turn on' saves a great deal of worry when the little cold germ manages to bite them. When they discover that they are going to sneeze or cough, it is simple to turn off the microphone a moment to conduct the intimate operation. The radio audience is thus saved from dis- tressing sounds and being exposed to a cold. at * 3k “The farmer is being supplied with more material by radio this summer than ever before,” Morse Salisbtn'y, in charge of Radio for the U. S. De- partment of Agriculture, says. “And radio stations are not slacking off for the summer months at all. They pro- test against the idea that radio is not a year-round avenue of information and entertainment. We are continu- ing to supply cooperating stations, which now number 136. So the farm- er has his supply of information by radio coming in just the same~more variety this summer than ever before.” 1: 3|! * Formerly, radio" was thought of only in connection with cold weather. The extension of broadcasting, the im- provement in programs and the ad- vent of the alternating current re- ceiving set, will, it is expected, keep radio sets in use this summer to a much greater degree than ever before in the summer months. Samuel Pepys, famous diarist of the seventeenth century, used shorthand in making notes, and after his death the diary had to be trance bed before , it could be Dub. _. . 5‘3 MICHIGAN FARMER \ “it! I [\Smhk‘w 1;" filmy I [ll/M" LL the grass a good cow can eat contains less feed than she needs each day for her body and the milk she produces. Pasture is a stimulant, but it is not a square meal! Deprived of grain on pasture, a good cow—fresh in spring or summer—first loses weight, and then slumps so rapidly in production that in the fall she is giving at least 5 pounds a day less than her possible gait. And heavy fall and winter feeding will not bring her back! AMERICAN MILLING COMPANY EXECUTIVE OFFICES: PEORIA, ILL. Plants at: Peoria, Ill., Omaha, Neb., Owensboro, Ky. Alfalfa Plant: at: Powell, Garland, and Worland, Wyo. Amco 90% DAIIzy gives, without waste, what cows on pasture need. The formula is ap proved by the College Feed Confer- ence Board”. Fairly low in Protein, because early pasture is rich in it . . . . Rich in Carbohydrates and Total Digestible Nutrients because these are what pasture grass lacks . . . . Sixty pounds of minerals to the ton, because minerals are best assimia lated on pasture . . . . Sold on an OPEN FORMULA so you know just how much of each ingredient it contains. By making use of the best buys on the market and low-protein ingreo dients, AMCO 20% DAIRY is priced so you can afford to feed. See your Amco Agent today or write for prices to the address below. *fhe College Feed Conference Board approves formulas for feed manufacturers, but accepts no res onsibility 1n supervising the mixing or sale ofcuch feeds, nor does it guarantee the composition of feeds so manufactured. This responsibility is completely taken by Amco Feed Mixing Service. Please Mention The Michigan Farmer When Writing to Advertisers Bum Coal? or Wood in Your Cook Stove or Heater when you can have instant heat with convenience by installing a Uni- Hate Kerosene . Burner in five minutes’ time? comp ete- including flexible fuel - supp ytubes. regulating valves and fa Ivonized iron tank. ready to tall. (or only 86.00 fits Any Stove or Range """ . Fully mteed against all '“ defective workmanship and material for one nypsrt that proves detective. l! rc- turned.A wll be replaced tree of charge. lm roved Wew 197.8 Un1~Hete ponies kerosene or distillate. mixes it with cir pro- éuclng an ntonoely hot. clean, smokeless, silent Lorn- nails-no. out can be regulated to any do rec Incl controlling val vac. Ingrov; your Move on magma: .. mas... err . “am“, .i. SELL your poultry, baby chicks, hatching eggs and real estate through a Mich- igan Farmer classified adver- tisement. BEE HIVES Sections,Comb Foundation, Smokers, Etc. Everything for the bees. agents for Root‘s bee 5|!po . Semi for our l928 catalog. BERRY SUPPLIES A grade quart butch- Genu-sl ..\ 5’7-{P HOME-MADE TRACTOR HITCH FOR ‘TWO OR THREE BINDERS ERE is something a. lot of our readers have been looking for, a practical home-made hitch for pulling two or three binders behind a trac- tor. In answer to a recent request, Mr. Lewis Weis sends an illustration showing such a hitch for three bind- ers cutting grain on his farm. This has been used for several years and gives very satisfactory service. i The construction of this hitch is shown in detail in the diagram. He removes the tongue truck from the front binder and puts in a stub tongue of about the same size as the regular tongue and about eight to ten feet long to fasten to the tractor drawbar. The tongue trucks are left on the sec- ond~and third binders, the tongues being removed and a short stub 7m c/or. ,— 5 55 Eli/b Engw\ 6’ b IOfl [any ‘ 70/ch frock remand from fro/2f b/ho’er. fi/m I” U I ”mew—7" WH 262 g . — . a Ww/ of; . I’fiijpk/cbm 2b Tonya: flack/’0: , frame mm 2 6'éaci / ’ of é/Mé‘r /r0n brace B/hdor ,‘l’ I I ‘-&Mr 1/5ch 80// ‘ ‘II’ / 50% x'L/a’ s m 6:04 to =0 mega/m? gr/ be mfi‘ " add/b q (1/ . \s . 5mm U 0-653 ~5/J’70’er H/Vcfi~ Showing a Three Binder Hitch tongue four by four, two feet and six inches long, being put in its place. A three by three timber, clamped to the front binder main frame just inside the bull wheel, extends back behind the frame two feet and six inches and is braced to the rear ,of main frame by a piece of wagon tire or simi- lar iron. To the rear end of this tim- ber is bolted a piece of one and one- fourth inch gas pipe six and one-half feet long, with several holes for bolt; ing on the stub tongue of the second binder so as to get the proper width of cuLfor second binder. A three-eighth inch wire cable is fastened at the front end of the tim- ber bolted to the first binder, is brought back diagonally to the rear Connection of tongue truck to second binder, passing under the one and. one-fourth inch gas pipe. If the stub tongue on the truck of second binder does not carry up as on some trucks, fasten a stake on the stub tongue and run a chain from this stake back to the end of the truck tongue to hold the stub tongue up. If preferred, a light log chain may be used instead of the wire cable. A timber is clamped to frame of second binder and the third binder hitched on exactly like the second one—I. W. Dickerson. HOW I HANDLE QUACK GaAss . VERY farmer has a hay rake. All they got to do is to remove the wheels from the dump rake and put on two mower wheels and it’s ready to get the quack grass out. I tried this last summer and it surely worked ,fine. I hadan acre of ground and nothing Would grow because there was so ’ "much quack grass. I plowed it first, ,thcn dragged tit and the drag got so who: quack that I couldn’t get any- as». until. it; So I tried this rig and \ 'r H E M mm id»; N F an M as. THE HANDY Ans roman a!" it sure works in the ground good and takes out this weed, roots and all.— Wm. Lindberg. THE BEST PUTTY E receive many inquiries about good putty. The best putty, the kind that doesn’t crack and fall off window frames, is made from equal parts of whiteslead and whiting, soft- ened with linseed oil. Putty contain- ing marble dust and petroleum when used to fill up nail holes and cracks often turns yellow and spoils what otherwise would have been a good paint job. WHEN BU.GS MAR THE PAINT JOB ' LIES in wet paint are emphatical- ly “flies in the painter’s ointment.” Cnats and mosquitos rank in the same category of undesirables during the warm weather painting season. When insects are blown by the wind, there is, of course, no way to prevent their being blown against newly painted surfaces. But if the day is fairly still, there is a way of discour< aging their natural cussedness. It isn’t necessary to stand idly by and watch them mar a well done paint ' 13" job without doing anything at all to lessen the damage. A white-lead manufacturing con- cern reports that citronella or oil of cedar" have been found very helpful in this problem of keeping insects off fresh paint. A little of either liquid will warn insects away until the paint is no longer sticky. A good many house painters have tried out the scheme and found that half a pint of oil of cedar added to every gallon of white-lead paint will not harm the lead and oil mixture but that it will, on the other hand, discourage curious bugs. Others prefer citronella, mixed into the paint in a.slight1y smaller proportion. This tip from profession- al brush wielders may save the last remaining shreds of some amateur painter’s disposition. We have installed a new set of sweeps on our best riding cultivator. They are of an improved construction and we hope that they are going to work out satisfactorily. We aren’t very enthusiastic about the old style sweeps as the point soon gets dubbed back and-the sweep will not stay at its proper depth when a stretch of especially hard soil is reached. These new sweeps fit on behind an ordinary tooth which sticks down about an inch below the sweep. This removes the stones and other obstacles, provides “suction” to keep the sweep constant: 1y down to its proper depth and still, allow it to run level, which' is the' way it should run if it is to be most effective in cutting off the wheds.—~P.' Our Slogan—“Life and Pmperty Protection. ”. FARMERS BUY FIRE TRUCK t FARMERS near Lawton have agreed to pay the major part of the cost of a fire truck to serve that commun- ity. The truck will be housed and manned by the village which also con- tributes $1,000' toward the purchase price. The farmers are signing up for .'25 each. TWENTY-TH REE FIRES LAST WEEK EPORTS of twenty-three fires came to the Michigan Farmer office last week. Of these twenty- three fires, sixteen were of farm homes. This emphasizes again the importance of watching closely the various fire hazards about the farm dwelling. Twelve of these sixteen farm homes were caused by sparks° falling upon roofs. Had these twelve homes been covered with non-com- bustible roofing or had spark arres- ters been placed upon the chimneys then in all probability these twelve homes would still be used as dwell- ings. There is real need for a cam- paign in this state to better protect our farm homes. against roof fires. MADE A GOOD HAUL OT long ago in Sanilac County, thieves took thirty-eight Rhode Island Red'hens from one neighbor, then, going directly across the road.» to another neighbor, stole twenty- three Plymouth Rocks and eight fresh smoked hams and shoulders. The theft of the Rhode Island Reds was discovered about 7 o’clock the next morning. Immediate investigation by one of the family brought plenty of evidence of automobile tracks. It was discovered that a car had parked 125 feet from. the poultry house and by f the road side near the parking space, several chicken feathers were found. ‘I This evidence was picked‘up by a child member of the family and brought to the head of the family, but as the man of the house was too busy to call the sheriff’s office, even though he had a telephone in his home, the theft was not reported by either party suf- fering loss, as each felt that the thief was either someone close at hand, or possibly crooks from Flint or Detroit. Yet accidental evidence was brought to the sheriff’s attention that showed otherwise. It appears two men driving a speed wagon called at a poultry dealer’s place the next morning at 8:30 and sold the dealer thirty-eight Rliode Island Reds and twenty-three Ply- mouth Rocks, offering for sale three of the smoked shoulders. The poul- try dealer purchased the poultry, but refused“ the smoked meat and di- rected the parties to offer their meat for sale at a local butcher shop. While in transit to the butcher shop, their truck collided with another car, the collision putting their truck in a gar- age for repairs that delayed them in town until late afternoon. The hand of fate evidently took is- sue in helping furnish evidence that would have enabled capture and con- viction for these thieves would have been easy picking for the law had the losses been immediately reported to the sheriff’s office, but it appears that two days elapsed before the sher< iff was advised and then not until he chanced to meet one of the family whohad lost the Rhode Island Red poultry, the meeting taking place on :the street, the sheriff being told of their loss and also the loss of their neighbor. The deputy sheriff went immediate- ly to the poultry dealer to learn if poultry answering the description given had been sold and it wasfound that ‘thé evidence as above stated was. to be had. The poultry had been “out. ‘ 50V Shipped maklnc It Impossible, to idea. .' ‘ . "- l . *' v with ‘23. mi, “ tify the property stolen, and the crooks had skipped to parts unknown. No Trace‘of the .Thieves The length of timenbetween the theft and its report to the sheriff’s office Imade it impossible to get any clue as to which way the chicken thieves had gone. The auto accident was past history and those who had witnessed it were unable to lend any assistance in the way of clue. Had the losses been reported at once, the - crooks would have been captured and the chickens returned. Why Rewards Are Paid Promptness in reporting theft, tres« pass, or fire bug cases to law an forcenient oflicers and complete 00< operation with the prosecuting attor« ney in presenting evidence at trials will be of great help in our life and property protection program. To stimulate this cooperation is. the rea- son why the Michigan Farmer Fro. tective Service pays rewards of $50.00 to each person who is responsible for evidence furnished that leads to the capture and penal conviction of those who are caught stealing from, 'or damaging the property of, its Pres tective Service members. We desire to make it worthwhile for folks to ap- pear in court and present evidence against those who steal, trespass, or set fires, as it is evident that is nec- essary in bringing about conviction, News of the Week _Radio communication with Gen. No« bile, the Italian whose dirigible is stranded in Franz Joseph land, indi- cates that one of the cabins of the dirigible was ripped off by collision With .an ice pack. An arctic rescue ship is within one hundred miles. of the stranded party. The trip of the Coolidges to the summer White House at Brule, Wis, was delayed a day by illness of Mrs, Coolidge. Miss Mable B011 and pilot in their, monoplane Columbia at Harbor Grace, N. F., and Miss Amelia Earhart in the “Queene of Diamonds”_are await< ing weather conditions to start their} flights across the Atlantic. East Lake, Mich, which tried to‘ maintain itself from the profits of its public dance hall without taxing prop- er_ty, recently'made a tax levy of five mills on property worth $72,000. This tax yielded $360. “The republican convention platform Will contain no mention of the equali- zation fee in its farm relief plank. _The U. S. has sent 1,500 more sol< diers to Nicaragua to maintain peace at the coming elections there. The southern end of Vancouver Island, B. C., is being overrun by cats. It is claimed they have killed 200,000 song birds there in a year. The cities of Dearborn and Fordson voted last week to merge into one city. The stock market took an awful tumble last week. On Tuesday it made a record of 5,193,600 shares due to efforts of people to get out of the market. Hoover was nominated Republican President Candidate on first ballot at the Kansas City Convention. He re- ceived 837 votes on the first ballot. Captain Emilio Carranza, aviator, has made a flight from Mexi- co City to Washington, D. C., to repay, the visit Lindbergh made to Mexico. It is reported that Lindbergh“ gave about $1,200 toward financing this Carranza flight. The Southern Cross, which flew‘ from Oakland, California, to Sidney, Australia, in a record-breaking trip, will continue around the world, ac- cording‘to Capt. Kingsford-Smith. The crew of the Bremen, the Ger~ man plane, sailed for home June 9th. Capt. Fitzmaurice will accompany Baron Van Huenefeld and Capt. Koehl to Germany, after which they will go to Ireland with Capt. Fitzmaurice. J'udge Kanavaugh, of» Chicago, said recently that 350,000 men and womenl are making their living by crime. According to a survey made by the, Young Women’s Christian Association, Chinese women in Tientsln, China, work 11% hours a day for 20 cents; Miss Rachel Gillies, a “an island. of ,t. J - - » Mexican ' .d’ffie‘ I _. w— .«M..\~...__..._._.-_.....M-.....m m... - . «M‘fifih , fl A , saw. “47“. y: a.“ “3* . . H... - v,.._..——.m ..__ 7—— wm.ml.m._ . - as... .y. ”out...“ ._,. - €-. _ Readers’ Opinions! THE SNOW PLOWED ROADS R IRA GIDDINGS presented in Michigan Farmer a number of features relative to the snow plowing of highways. There is, however, an angle not touched upon here that has been brought to the attention of Gen- esee County residents during the present spring, and that is the matter of freezing. Never in the county’s history have the improved roads been in so deplorable a condition as pre- vailed through the early part of the present spring. When frost had en— tirely removed itself from the fields the improved gravel roads in many places continued to be little less than mire‘ holes over an extended perioil. The solution of this condition arrived at by a number of experienced road builders was that in removing the snow blanket from these roads with the snow plow had left the gravel roads with no protection from the ac- tion of the frost; consequently they froze deeply. Particularly much deep- er than the road sides that were cov- ered deeply with the heavy snowy canopy the snow plow hurled there in clearing the road bed. It is ' their opinion that some provision should be made to leave‘ packed, blanket of snow Upon the road bed to protect it from excessive freezing—G. Everitt. A HANDY HOUSECAR N response to Mr. E. A. Clise’s re- quest, I would like to give our ex- perience in housecars. With my brother’s help, we removed the body of our Maxivell touring car and erected thereon a dwelling house seven by eleven feet, strictly modern, five rooms in one. . We left the farm that we were rent- ing on April 17th and came three miles in the desired direction where we parked in an orchard. As my husband was offered a steady job right here, we stayed but don’t intend to give up a trip yet. As I said before our house is seven by eleven. About one foot from the back end is a stationery chest 7 by 2 by 1% feet which is divided into two sections. One end holds all of the clothes required by a family of three, my husband, a nineteen months old boy, and myself. The other part holds food, grocery supplies, towels, port- able phonograph, oven, etc. At night a set of bed springs lay on this chest and are as comfortable as if set up in the spare room at home. In the morning, after the bed is made, the mattress and bedding are securely fastened to springs by means of two heavy cords tied to frame of springs about one and one-half feet frOm each end. They are then tipped back against the back wall, concealed by a cretonne curtain and out of the way for the day. The chest serves as a day couch, a place to seat callers and is so placed atthe table to make a chair high enough for thebaby. The table is hinged to two studdings and hooks up against the wall when not in use. It is about two by three feet and I have served four comfortably. Directly above the table is a shelf that holds cans of tea, coffee, salt, pepper, teapot, perculator, etc. Other shelf room is provided by two eight by six inch shelves ten inches wide along each side, near ceiling. One of the smallest airtight stoves we could find for sale, with a four- inch pipe connection serves as heat- ing device and I do all of my cooking and baking (including bread) on a two burner gasoline stove with a one burner oven. The former is a com- pact suitcase type and takes up little room. ‘ By .egten‘ding the running boards ut to the width of the house we have hggdy ornament. one , holding W Mrs. B. C. Harris. " HH .er CHI GAN HARM HR ,. \ The McCormick - Deering Combines the Best of McCormick and Deering! N order to build the one best binder it is possible to produce, the Harvester Company has com- bined the popular McCormick and Deering grain binders ’into one im- proved perfected machine. The McCor- mick’s great strength and ability to withstand severe abuse and the Deering’s exceptional lightness of draft have been brought together for you. There are more McCormick and Deering binders in the grain fields than all other makes together. You can now have, in one machine, all the features that bought this about. And the new McCormick-Deering has additional fea- tures that were never found even on McCormick and Deering binders. There are many improvements on the new McCormick-Deering that your old machine does not have. They ac- complish more in less time, with fewer stops in the field, have longer life, lighter draft, and are easier and more comfortable to operate. You will cer- tainly want to get acquainted with these improvements. Check them against your old machine. Your local McCor- mick-Deering dealer will help you by showing you the new McCormick- Deering and pointing out the features your old machine does not have. McCormick-Deering binders are built in 6, 7, and 8-foot horse-drawn sizes. Also, the 10-foot tractor binder for operation from the power take-off of the McCormick-Deering Tractor. _ See these modern binders _ at the local dealer’s store INTERNATIONAL Hinvrsrur Comm too 30. 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The floor is covered with linoleum which is warm and easy *to keep clean. A comfort one would hardly expect to find is a rocking chair, yet I don’t know of anything for which that'space might be used to better advantage. Two folding camp chairs complete the furnishings. The windshield is in two parts and I 3; built to open out at the top for ven- ’\ tilation. Two small windows supply "' rear view and add much to light sup ply. While we are stopped, the wash Never Drench Cattle Give Dr. David Roberts Lnxotonic dry on the tongue. For sale b den ' old 50c. FIgEE ttle Specialist and how to (e w ‘tlcol lion-Io Veterinarian without cost. . Kalanuzoo 5-? Barn With . Glazed “lo 5" tenornorethan Will prevent and over- I; fig‘l‘f‘m'fiffé . come bloat, atopgago and i . Iflpkeggéylggofor amalgam 0f “1° 0mm" s_._._ Glazed Tile .3 fissure?“ site or Oil are Dangerous. You can build your barn or any building with fire-safe Kala‘ mazoo Glazed Tile at. t esame costsuvood. E"! to erect. lasts hunter, no upkeep. Irmor in winter. Iooier in summer. nor le Ask for co Ill-I I'I'I Veterinary Advice Fru Try a Michigan Farmer Liner tub and board and baby’s “folding cart iirvwru-i‘u-uninjvnu-I--n-y-uuun-‘nrt-‘rju-uj“ repose under the car. The frame of the house is all hard- wood, covered with cel-o—tex and painted to make it waterproof, while i the roof is threeeighths in matched ceiling, covered with heavy canvas. If there are any questions they would like to ask concerning mate- rials, measurements, etc., we would be glad to answer them personally or through your paper. Visitors are al- ways welcome. v Would just like ‘to add that your paper is the best yet and we couldn’t keep house without it, even in a housecar. Success to all.——Mr. and E: XLJLJL :- n u IL) ‘ u 2: 1r u u 1r IL 1: 1: u JL u u u u u u u u u n .- 1. 1r1l 1: .- u Would Mr. and Mrs. Harris kind] write us, as we have lost their a - draw—Eds. .. ' ' .J Sow MORE Alfalfa This Summer Michigan can well afford to increase its Alfalfa acreage. The Michigan State College recommends summer seeding in regions short in Alfalfa. We can supply you with hardy, dependable seed. A post-card will bring you recommendations for summer seeding. Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Service 222 North Cedar Street Lansing, Michigan . "\, THE,MIC \. News and Views From INGLESIDE FARM-e-By Stanley Powell NPARALLELE‘D prosperity” has been dinned into our ears by addresses reaching us over the radio recently from Washington, D. C., and Kansas City, Missouri, where leaders of the Republican clan held their vaunting conclave. Both President Coolidge in his budget speech delivered in the Nation’s Cap- itol and keynoters and spellbinders at the G. O. P. Convention painted a rosy picture of the economic affluence with which our land is blessed. We were staggered with mighty arrays of figures running'up into the millions and billions. “Prosperity” was accent- ed and spelled with capital letters. I do not for a moment question the veracity of the statements made by these distinguish- ed and honored start offhe O insure ideal and care' free performance on your tour install a new set of de— . pendable Champion Spark Plugs. They will restore new car speed, power and flexi- bility, save gas and oil, an your car will perform better under all driving conditions. Champion is the better Spark plug because of these definite structural and operative su- periorities. An exclusive sillimanite insu- 6 stand the much higher tem- perature of the modern high compression engine. New pat, ented solid cepper gasket-seal that remains absolutely gas tight under high compression. Special analysis electrodes ' which assure a fixed spark gap It is for these reasons that you can buy dependable Cham- pion Spark Plugs with every assurance of better and more economical car operation. Champion X— fo r M o d e l T Ford and Forcb non Tractor Champion — for all other en' nee including odel A For - 75c M P l l") N 313%,... ‘5 . ]_. 7 Tour . . 3. lator specially treated to with- : under all driving conditions. ‘ gentlemen, nor do I doubt the accuracy of the statistics which they quote. How- ever, it is timely for us to remind ourselves, a n d the public at general prosper- .. ity we farmers ‘ have not partici- lpated in proper proportion. i What the Wise Men Said ‘ Recently a special committee of :nine nationally known authorities, acting for the Association of Land {Grant Colleges and Universities, pre- ipared and submitted to that associa~ ition a memorable report on the pres- ,cnt agricultural situation. This docu- iment was hailed as “the most impor- ltant mental contribution to American jagriculture since the report of Roose- velt’s Country Life Commission.” The gopeniug sentences of the first para- lgraph of this recent report present ,‘ quite a comprehensive summary of the lsituation. They read: “Incomes from farming since 192‘) ;l1ave not been sufficient to pay a fair {return on the current value of capital éused and a fair wage for farmers’ "labor, or permit farm people to main- ‘tain a standard of living comparable with other groups of like ability. Agriculture has received a much isnialler share of the national income 1during this period than during the pe- lriod prior to the \Vorld War; and in ispite of the continued decline in the proportion of the population engaged in agricultural pursuits and the mark- ed increase in the efficiency in agri- cultural production, farmers in gen- eral have not been receiving as ade- quate rewards for their labor and managerial efforts and for the use of their capital as have been received in most other industries.” Weeds Are Flourishing This season seems to be ideal for weeds. For extent of spread and thrifty vigor, thistles and quack grass are outdoing themselves. Neighbors are reporting big patches of quack where none has ever been noticed previously. A few days ago a farmer past mid- » Idle life said to me, “If I were a young man I would' worry about the in- creasing weeds, but being an old fel- low I suppose I have enough other things to fuss over without troubling myself about the weeds. But if trac- tors and improved tillage implements do not solve this problem I do not know Where we are headed for.” This is indeed a serious situation. Here at Ingleside we have battled various weeds for three generations. headway against these old Worst of all, every few years much 1' pests. large, that in this . Yet I do not see as we are making some serious weed, hitherto unknown, makes its appearance. For instance, I notice some thriving patches of wild oats on the roadside along our prop erty. Where this new enemy came from is a mystery, but it is ,here and I 'suppose will be spreading into the fields. ' As much of our foul stuff first ap- pears along the roadsides of our re- cently improved highways, I cannot help wondering if the road builders are as careful as they should be re- garding the purity of the seed that they sow on the shoulders and slopes of these new roads. If they are at fault, that is indeed an ironical tragedyfi It is bad enough for us farmers to have to pay the grievously burdensome highway taxes, without Strathberry Beds Need Care By B. W. Keith AST Winter was a hard one on strawberry plantations, and as a consequence there were millions of plants winter-killed. If not killed out— right, they were so injured that they could not make much growth this Spring. VVhen' injured plants of this nature are set out in new beds, they do not make satisfactory growth, more often none at all, possibly dying be- fore the first of July. This dying is caused by the roots having been killed, either by severe freezing under too wet conditions dur- ing the winter, or by repeated freez- ing and thawing in the spring. This last condition will heave the plants out of the ground, especially in heavi- er soils, thus breaking the roots, stripping them of their side roots, and exposing them to the killing ef- fects of sudden and repeated freez- ing and thawing. This winter and spring killing, just mentioned, is what is wrong with strawberry fields this spring, and, in some of the largest strawberry sec- tions in the state, the prospects for a crop at the time of this writing are away below normal. Not only is this winter and spring killing affecting this season’s straw- berry crop, but next year’s crop is going to feel the effects, because there are many plants set out in new beds this spring that won’t survive the summerJ while others that do live through will not produce a normal number of plants, consequently the picking rows for next year’s crop are not going to have a good, even stand of plants in them. This is not going to be a great setback in varieties like the Senator Dunlap, that naturally produce a large number, but with Premier, Aroma, and like varieties that are shy plant producers, growers are going to experience a loss. Pre- mier is a hard plant to make grow anyway under the best of conditions. About the only way to overcome these ill effects in spring-set straw- berry fields, is to give them a thor- ough cultivation and booing, and for- tilize to get as much plant growth and runner formation as possible. One has to go a little easy with fertilizers on such varieties as the Senator Dunlap that are heavy plant producers—that is, produce a large number of plants under normal conditions, because too many plants in the POW will be crowd- ing, and they will not produce near the yields of berries as they would if grown farther apart with more room to develop into strong, vigorous plants. . Villth varieties like the Premier and Aroma. that are shy plant producers, ‘ . [the use of commercial. fertilizers .or. smashes‘i° having an un‘welCome heritage of pestiferous weeds thrust upon us \at the same time. 'p Weeds a Community Problem The matter of weed control illus- trates that “no man liveth unto him- self alone." If your neighbors allow their fields to become foul, you stand a slim chance of keeping yours clean. Wind and birds are no respecters of line fences. Even from a purely sel- fish standpoint we are vitally inter- ested in the standards and progress of our neighbors. ' Although it rained for about a week just after we planted our corn, we did manage to get over it twice with a spike tooth harrow before it was up enough to be harmed much by such cultivation. These two harrowings seemed to do a lot of good, subduing grass and weeds and mulching the surface. Certainly, this method is much more rapid than the use of a one-row cultivator. With a pair of horses and a two section spike tooth we were able to cover more than three acres per hour. barnyard manures will be found very beneficial. Both can be scattered along each side of the row, and hoed or cultivated into the soil so the plant roots will soon have access to them. The sooner the plants have access to manures or fertilizers after they are set, the sooner and more vigorous runner formation will start. In applying the commercial fertiliz- ers, be careful not to get it on the leaves or roots. It will “burn” them - every time, especially if the leaves are " . wet, or become wet while the fertiliz- er‘is on them. Dig or plow a narrow furrow on either side of the row about i three or four inches from the base ' of the plant and scatter the fertilizer in the same and then cover. A table- spoonful to the’ plant is sufficient. z Barnyard manure may be applied in the same manner or scattered on the 3 row and hoed in. It should be worked ‘ into the soil in some way, otherwise it will be of no benefit unless rains ‘ fall on it and washes the soluble l plant foods into the soil where the roots can get them. It would be much more beneficial if the manure was in the soil around or alongside the plants when the rains come. Because nitrogen stimulates plant growth, a fertilizer containing at least fo.ur per cent nitrogen is recommend- ed. Phosphoric acid is next in impor- tance and should constitute something like eight per cent of the fertilizer. Potash is not, so necessary as nitro— gen or phosphoric acid and could be eliminated altogether, therefore 4-8 brand of commercial fertilizer is rec« ommended, or one carrying somewhere near these percentages of nitrogen or phosphoric acid. One hundred to one hundred twenty- five pounds of 4-8 fertilizer per acre is sufficient per application when drilled or scattered alongside the rows, and .2‘ two, at the most three, applications ‘ ’ are all that is necessary during the ‘ season, applying the first soon after the plants are set and another about four or five weeks later. The same applies to barnyard manure. ,If bar-n- yard manure was applied to the soil . when the ground was plowed or any- 5 time before the plants were set, it is i a question whether much fertilizing is ‘ necessary after the first application— ‘ the one following the setting of the plants. In all cases, check rows should be left to see and check the value of the use of fertilizer or barnyard man- ures. , , By following out some system of fertilizing as given above, strawberry plants can be made ‘ to grow more rigorously, and m. a. 4911'. ‘row. helm has” ., v Q LONG .«nIsT'ANcE- PLeWING Al MINNESOTA farm youth, Harold Anderson of Tamarack, made a remarkable record of continuous plow- ing when he, started his tractor at seven o’clock Monday morning and plowed continuously until nine o’clock Friday night. The only stops he made were to eat and fill the fuel tanks. He plowed 60 acres of land and worked continuously for 110 heurs. It is es- timated that he covered a distance of 240 miles. He lost eight pounds in weight during this test. ADD TO STATE FORESTS HE department of conservation has added 91,000 acres to the state forests. In Oscoda County 12,000 are being taken over and in Presque Isle County 9,000. About 4,500 acres ' will be added to the Island Lake for- est in Kalkaska and Grand Traverse Counties. Seventy thousand acres will be put under state supervision in 'Luce County. Due to the added duties placed upon State Forester Schaaf, he. is being provided with an assistant. FROM HIRED MAN TO MASTER FARMER (Continued from page 793) pounds of the same grade fertilizer are sown with oats and barley. Com- mercial fertilizer has also been sown with beans, but in the mind of Mr. Lake the extra expense has hardly been justified by increased returns. Liming alfalfa ground has also been tried but with no noticeable results, this soil being naturally sweet. In short, barnyard and commercial fertilizer, together with proper rota- tion and good cultivation are the means employed to preserve the fer- tility of this farm. The buildings are all that are re- quired to constitute a substantial, comfortable, and convenient farm home. The dwelling, ample in size, is equipped with an electric genera- tor and storage batteries which pro- vide lights for the buildings, and sup— ply power for washing machine, cream separator, pumping system, vacuum sweeper, etc, A septic tank and sewer system have been provided, making it possible to have a fully equipped bathroom. A hot and cold water system is also one of the conven- veniences. The heating system is a hot air furnace combined with hot water. ,At the rear of the house is a very large screened-in porch, which, in the summer time, is utilized as a summer kitchen. The barn is large, has silo attach- ed, and has comfortable stables for horses, cattle, and other stock. Hog houses, granaries, tool sheds, garage, and other outbuildings are in - evidence. Very early in life, presumably as- sisted by the counsel of his parents, Mr. Lake began to vision the advan- tages of saving accumulations and, at the age of ten years, placed his first money at interest. By careful living and always saving a part of_his earn- ings he steadily increased his loans and has always been able to finance his successive steps in his agricultur- al career without borrowing money. Mr. Lake stated he had never paid interest in his life, and when asked how he avoided it he replied: "I learned to creep first and walk after- ward.” He has accomplished this too without being parsimonious or miser- ly. The family attend church regu- larly and contribute liberally to its support, also to the support of World Service, Albion College, and the vari- ous community enterprises. They are also members of the Grange, both local and county, and take an active part in, promqting the general wel- ' fare. ’ ' he great majority of cases the ’ - = The term- ‘ , ~10 Gn- bolm. he, can fit. - ’1 ' ow to carefir ;_ a Fisher ’1 When you have the chassis of your car inspected, a thorough inspection of the body should also be made. 2 In case of a closed body, have it completely adjusted after the first 1000 or 1500 miles. 3 See that the tie’down bolts, which fasten the body to the chassis, are always kept ti ht. Loose tie/down bolts cause distortion of the door opening. T ey also cause squeaks. 4 Squeaks which come from a glazed hood can be readily eliminated by inserting a small piece of rubber, or cloth, T13 inch thick, under the lacing, and slightly lubricating the contact points. 5 Contact points on rubber door bumpers facing door pillars, the door supporting dovetail, and the striker plates, when they become - . glazed, should be lubricated, as should the door lock. ‘ 6 Don’t fail to remove dust from the upholstery regularly, preferably using a vacuum cleaner with special dusting attachment, or, if this is not practicable, briskly apply a whisk broom. 7 Remove grease spots at once, using some safe, standard cleaner. 5 8 In washing car, play water on gently from a hose, or apply with sponge. 9 Never use hot water. 10 Never use soap. 11 Dry by wiping gently with a piece of Chamois. 12 Whenever possible, do not allow your car to stand under a blistering sun for a long period, as this may have a deteriorating effect on the finish. Bock/by FIS . . J I slaved that he never has time for any- thing but drudgery. In the case of Mr. Lake he has so mastered farm~ ing that he finds time for recreation and enjoyment. The family is usually found at public gatherings, take fre- quent automobile trips, and have travelled in thirty-three states besides taking side trips into Canada and Mexico. A comfortable, convenient tenant house, fair wages, and fair treatment of-hired help contribute towards the possibility of these trips. Much of the success of Mr. Lake is due to the cooperation of his estim~ able wife. Mrs. Lake, a graduate of the Durand high school, possesses those qualities which have enabled husband and wife to walk side by side thus far through life. The home is brightened by two active young sons-— Gerald Mortimer, thirteen years of age, who already aspires to member- ship in the Master Farmers’ Club, and Leroy George, six years old, who wants to be a Lindbergh. Mr. and Mrs. Lake have repeatedly suggested they had done nothing ex- traordinary, had achieved nothing out of the reach of the average farmer boy, provided he will apply himself whiz task and be satisfied to a cap FRUIT GROWERS’ TOUR HE mid-summer tour of the Mich- igan State Horticultural Society will be through the fruit districts of Ontario. It will start from Windsor the morning of August 3rd and will follow along the southern route along the shores of Lake Erie. The truck and tobacco districts around Harrow will be visited and the fruit section around St. Catherine, with one-half day spent at Vineland fruit experi- ment station. The tour will end at Niagara Falls August 4th. It is thought many of the tourists will visit the fruit districts of western New York and northern Ohio before re- turning home. A county agent from Texas recently purchased in western Michigan seven- teen young Jersey bulls for improv- ing the herds in the Lone Star state. He paid an average of $200 per head for these youngsters. —..___4L______ a, ' At the annual meeting of the H01- stein-Friesian Association of Amer- ica at Milwaukee last week tribute was paid to Dr. Stephen Babcock for his great contribution to dairying by inventing the butterdat: test. In: ' 9mm " ‘ 5 I ,1r O Y ' ( 7 Gov. . _ ~ .3.“ . 3' n. ¢ DER RUNNING I .l 1' Before you buy Farm or Poultry gangekBA§bWt1re Bteelclr’gstz, Gaul. ,\ 00 D , am a, e 0 Wig, Separators. Get my new 1928 , B nthsl / Out Price Bargain Book , ARGAIN/l Seethedollarsyousavethlam. . l 1100 My Freight Paid—direct from no. 1' tory prices are lowest in '6 yours. e 117' yritgrgggy free 120-0880 book.— ' Im . THE BROWN FENCE SAWIRE co. Dept. 2801 Cleveland. Ohio ‘ , N . A . . . .. ‘1 . ' < .-_ ‘ r " ’ ' “ . “ "‘ ‘ :—4' :_._'. ‘ : ...'.-yammwwnm-uawqm. awe..." Wa»~.-‘s¢~wmw , awn-nth mau- use“. a-Www - . - . lacing so win' ’L, applied give: so ‘ ‘ long a service is needed. Follow printed fictions. Used and - by leading thresher and manufacturers, and kind-- ‘ ’Zur dealmlau‘z. A 1.1.: GATO iii ii 7? 5 .J i: HOTTEST JOB HAT is the hottest job on the farm during the broiling heat of midsummer? Pitching hay? No. Riding a binder or shocking grain? No. Shoving back the hay in the mow? Well, that’s a tough one. But hotter than any of these, and steadier, is the job of cooking three meals a day for a hungry pack of men and boys, with a big range that broils the cook while it bakes the cookies. Mother likes to cook, and likes to see hungry men eat, but no woman likes to be singed to a crisp herself while she is cooking. With the big range thatburns coal or wood or cobs, the kitchen will always be a sweltering place in summer. It wears mother’s vitality down and she’s tired without knowing why. It isn’t the work so much as it is the stifling heat. D But a Modern Stove Brings Comfort, Convenience and Economy The modern oil, gas or gasoline stove brings a new era into the kitchen. Quick, convenient, economical, no wasted heat. Plenty of heat at the right place. At can- ning time the kettle boils quietly, or the pressure mounts quickly in the cooker, while the house stays cool. With one of these modern stoves there is no incessant carrying of wood or cobs or coal, no ashes, no litter on the floOr. Just clean abundant heat applied at exactly the place you want it. ‘ Kindling a fire to brew a pot of coffee is_as instantaneous as lighting a match. When you are through with it, out it goes. That’s convenience, service, and economy. When you get ready to buy your stove (of course you want one) look for one that is of modern and well tested design, made by a company you can depend on. Any stove advertised in the columns of this paper can be bought with perfect confidence. v “Where-7?: 5 U. S. sailors are protecting \ American interests in Chinese war zone. Empress Naga—Ko, little mother of Japan, is decorated for her Red Cross activities. 1 w An unusual picture of General Nobile and Titina who shared same fate in the ltalia. When this tailless monkey tipped over a lamp at sea, he de- stroyed pets valued at $10,000; With this wing-flapping, after a few improvements. foot-propelled orni- thopter, the inventor hopes to fly forty miles, The fourteen balloons just before the start of the National E1imin~ The apparent calm led up to a terrific electrical ation race. storm in which two of the balloonists were killed. Prince Chichibu (second from right), brother of Emperor of Japan, marched with the troops who sail for the war zone. ‘They seem to be all out of step but the Prince. Commander Byrd picks Harold 1. June to succeed late Floyd Bennett on south polar flight. Henry DuPont of Delaware flies 2,000 miles every week-end to his sweetheart, Margaret Lewis, in Texas. In memory to the American flying heroes, this Lafayette Esca- drille monument will be dedicated on America’s Independence Day at Vincennes, France. Peter Arndt, inventor, with a. model of his super-dirigible-plane, designed to carry from 125 to 200 passengers at a speed of 150 miles per hour. It will have nine motors with 18 cylinders each. .‘ I ~ “'7" . v ‘7 vv _ 'ommwuwanwmmm "3......” ma" “as...“ gamma.‘ . will , .3. 1' l l U .— .1“... v— 4. .wi.._i.._ .- ,. gait; n«~. ,, V». n» - mwmm- ::=§&jfi . 4;: 9H? 3": 'f‘ _ ’_ _ ~ -W. ”WW.-.” _,..-.~,,;,.,,M “a .. .. .. .‘ A 3.»..- an» m. ., .,. ”7--.. i... '. ., , "9‘. wan.» ‘ . _ {.1 "$410.23,— w ' 3.1;: *1 . inspirfi'l 4.1—2: imw‘ew ‘1' <-.r g~" 1-" F.‘ 23"...‘35' ~"'i'P' :ng«;l “.1 802—12 Home, A Magic Word LL Pleasant Ridge had heard of . -. the recognition accorded Bradley Barton, and the mild-mannered orchestra leader shared with Kate O’Neal plaudits and congratula- tions of friends. There was no formal program, ,just a good time gathering where old .and young could sing and shout, play rollicking games, listen to good music. As presiding officer Bob Barton had presented Kate to her home folks, had given graphic por- trayal of the memorable hour when the award was made. Dainty and sweet, Katie had responded with a few words, her eyes wet, her lips tremu- lous. When the applause ended, Bradley Barton stood before the au- dience with bow poised. “The words you have spoken tonight,” he said, “never will be forgotten, little Irish Kate. Hair of gold and heart of gold, I dedicate this song to you.” Up sprang Clara Edwards, her glorious young voice taking up the words of a song as the violin played the air. “Sweet little Kate, down at the gate, at home on your father’s farm, Eyes that are blue, heart that is true, Friends you do surely charm. Queen of each heart, please never de- part, You are our sweet wild flower; We want you to stay, forever and aye, to remember this pleasant hour.” “Just a little thing,” said Barton apologetically when the applause ended, “and not intended for any other audience.” “You may be sure that I shall stay,” said Katie O’Neal and there was deep feeling in her voice, “alWays, I hope. ail-WE should all be happy Mr. Barton, if we knew that you folks were fix- tures in theycommunity. Too much has been said about me tonight; I think we should cheer our orchestra leader. He has accomplished more than all of us.” Amidst the prolonged cheering the door opened and in came Squire Jones, muffled against the cold wind. With him, to the surprise of the friends assembled, was Holman King, a well-known VVarford lawyer. Made welcome, they explained that a re- fractory motor had caused delay. “It is growing late,” announced King. “and I must soon leave for home. I came here by request of Squire Jones, who has an important announcement which he desired to make in public. But it is not so important,” he con cluded, “that I shall refuse a sand- wich and a cup of coffee now.” It was time for the “eats.” Although curious glances were cast at the ,old Squire and his guest, their mission soon was almost forgotten in the jollity which followed. It was late, indeed, when Lawyer King, a self-ap- pointed chairman, rapped for atten- tion and asserted that Squire Jones, their old neighbor had something of interest to communicate. Leaning on his cane, the old man began a story of reminiscence which held the attention of the young and set old men and women to nodding ,in approbation. Briefly he sketched the tale of his boyhood days, his life as a young married man and succes- sor to the old home owner, the rear- ing of strong sons on the old farm. When he came to an account of the death of his son, young Robert Lee, tears ran down the old Squire’s wrinkled cheeks. It was evident that this son, who was to carry on the tra- ditions of the family, had been most dear to his heart. In time, unable to do the work of the farm, its owner had moved to town. As time had passed the older sons had died, leav- ing their father without. child or grandchild. “I was left alone,” concluded the old man, “old and embittered against ‘ TH E .. MIC H'II‘GFAVN »- FTAR M E R Under the 4-H Flag ‘ ' By John Francis. Case the world. If I seemed hard it was because others tried to take advan- tage of one who having nobody to provide or care for was not thought to deserve justice. But I made them pay. Tenants robbed me,” the speak- er struck the floor with his cane, “but I made them pay in full. It was only when those on the old home now came that I found consideration. Yes, sah, and affection.” “Now for what you really came to tell,” suggested King. , “For years,” went on Squire Jones, “I have desired to make some gift to the community where I lived as boy and man. I had thought to build a monument to the brave men who had served in wars. 1 had thought of a. community building before this fine school was built. But, friends, I have reached a better conclusion. I shall give to Pleasant Ridge something of flesh and blood. Read to them, Hol- man King, what you have written down.” From his pocket the lawyer drew a document and began to read. “1, Thomas Jefferson Jones,” the state— ment began, “being of sound mind and in health, do, for the sum of one friend with seeing eyes. Why, he was not a crabbed outlander but a lov- able, amiable old friend. As they cheered and cheered\the old Squire, Mother Barton came up to clasp his \hand. T‘ears flowed as she tried to utter words of thanks. Gone ,was the spectre of the old life of a wanderer. Home, permanent and enduring, for her and her loved ones. “Thank God, oh thank God,” said Mother Barton, “and you. From now on, Squire, our home must be your home.” “I had hoped you would say that,” said the old Squire gently. “It shall .be added to the document, madam, with a provision that I am to bear my share of the home expense. It will make me very happy to be one f.you.” . “That is the only way we would ac- cept,” announced Bradley Barton as he clasped the old man’s hand. Through it all Bob Barton, perhaps the one most concerned in this stir- ring drama, had sat silent. True, the old man had no near kin, and his income was far beyond his needs. But did not acceptance of so magnificent a gift smack of charity? Bob was young and strong, his father now had hundred dollars, payment to be ac- knowledged by receipt when received, convey to Robert Lee Barton all rights and privileges as tenant of my homestead known as the Jones farm during the term of my natural life. No other payment shall be 'required. “Bear witness also,” King read on, “that attached to my last will and testament is a codicil bequeathing the farm named in this document to the said Robert Lee Barton at my death. It is hereby agreed between Thomas Jefferson Jones, party of the first part, and Robert Lee Barton, party of the second part. that the parents of said Robert Lee Barton shall «have equal rights and privileges with him during tenure of tenancy and shall have right of occupancy of the farm- stead after he shall become OWner under terms of my will. “It also is agreed by the said Rob- ert Lee Barton that inasmuch as he is a minor in law, his father, Bradley Barton, shall have power to act as his representative and that until said Robert Lee Barton attains his ma- jority all income from the farm shall be share and share alike, this pro- vision to continue so long as shall be mutually agreeable after party of the second part has become of age. Signed, Thomas Jefferson Jones." Not a sound had been heard during reading of the strange document. But now Ross Burton leaped to his feet and called for three cheers for the old Squire. “Can’t you see?” cried Burton, “can’t you understand? Squire Jones is giving the Barton family to Pleasan; Ridge as a permanent com- s munity set.. What’s the matter with the old Squire?” “He’s all right!” chorused the neighbors as they looked at their old Activities of 14/ flaw—Maybe Bill 2': Overpaid embarked on the highway of success. It would be a hard struggle, but they could win and in due time purchase a farm. Rising, Bob approached the old Squire, whose eyes dwelt on the manly young form with all the affec- tion of a doting grandfather. The room grew quiet as Bob took the old man’s hand and began to speak. “It is wonderful of you, Squire,” said Bob, “and perhaps because of my parents I have no right to refuse. But I cannot take something for nothing. I cannot accept your generous offer. All I ask is privilege 'of rental for a term of years at a fair price. This hundred dollars you have'named, of course, is merely to serve some pur- pose. I cannot have it so.” Some of the spectators gasped. Would this tenant’s son throw away a small fortune because of some whim regarding honor? Had not the Squire been offered sixteen thousand dollars for the farm? Nevertheless, Bob’s younger friends thrilled to his deC< laration. Katie O’Neal’s eyes shone with pride even as her father mut- tered, “The fool boy! He’ll make the old man sore and get turned down.” L'p jumped Ted Baldwin. “What’s the matter with Bob Barton?” he called. The answer shook the room. ’I'hmngh it all Squire Jones and Bob had stood with hands clasped. “Spoken like a man—and a Jones,” said the Squire. “I felt, sah, you might say that. But you are not ac- cepting a gift. I am paying a debt. If it were not true that you saved my life your good mother did so when she nursed me so tenderly. My neigh- bors sat by my side during those hours when I thought the lamp of life was to flicker out with my debt un- paid. But I waited until I felt that you would feel as you do now, a man able to, .hold his ownf against~ any odds. you have paid far more than money in adding happiness to'the few years I shall stay. In you, Robert,” the old man’s voice was very tender, “I see again the boy Who bore your name who was so very dear to me. None of my name or blood can ‘in‘ herit the old home. My gift, if such it is, sah, is not only to you but to the community. If you live your life here, you and those who may come after, doing honor to those of my name and blood, I shall be well 1re- paid. I want you to accept in the spirit offered. It is not charity but compensation. I love you, lad," the old man’s voice was tremulous. are so like my lost son.” “With your help and the help of my parents,” said Bob Barton, “I will ful- fill the trust. I accept. All the cheering that had gone be- fore seemed Very feeble compared to the outburst which greeted Bob’s words. he Bartons were to stay on in the P easant Ridge community. “‘The reason I put thatvone hundred dollars in,” the 01d Squire explained, “was to be sure the transaction is legal and to prevent any action by my '. 'st-ant relatives. They can’t'run the Squire’s business yet,” he cried with a. flash of the old fire. “Figuring that- I stay on with you ,ten years, Bradley,” concluded the old man, “you will pay me ten dollars a year. That won’t. be quite as much as the thou- sand you thought I was going to de- mand.” Jones chuckled apprecia- tively. “I hope it will be twenty years at least,” replied Barton heartily, “be- fore we quit being your tenants. No man ever had a kinder-landlord.” “It might be all the better for you,” said John O’Neal facetiously, “to con- tinue as tenants under terms‘of this agreement. Many a farm owner has had to support his farm in late years." “But not in a club community.” added Ross Burton. That brought another cheer. As they rode home, “You the old Squire with them, an acknowly edged member of the family, Bob Bar- ton pondered all that 4-H Club me-m« bership had meant. The warm in‘ terest of the old Squire had first been evoked by his swine project. Lady Mary and her family undoubtedly were entitled to full'credit. As he took stock of the months, Bob could see that many factors had entered in, not the least his mother’s care of a patient whose irritability at times must have been very trying. His father’s violin, too, had done much to thaw.the ice from about that heart which had grown cold, selfish, and in- different to the welfare of others. After all, the Old Squire as he had said, had been benefited. “God helping me,” said Bob in his heart, “I will do my best not only for the Squire and the folks but for the community.” CHAPTER XXIII The Road to To-morrow ONG into the night the Bartons, I their neighbors, the O’Neal’s, who as most intimate friends of the family had stopped to again congratulate and express their joy re- garding continued fellowship, and Squire Jones talked over the momen- tous evening. As might be expected, Bob and Kate had little part in the conversation. Nevertheless, they were attentive listeners. . “With your permission, sah,” said the old Squire to Bradley Barton, “I want to repair this house and make it modern. Before another year has gone we shall have a furnace, elec‘ tric lights and running water. You see, madam,” he concluded with an attempt at playfulness, “if I am to stay here I must have my-comforts. Town life has spoiled me for the farm.” F rank R. 'Leet YEP: woRKm' FOR MRNEWCOMER‘. GOT A doe ALREADY, BILL“. PAYI N’ ME fits. A MONTH! PRETTY DERNED POOR? PA". BILL! , was 23:21:9ng . ft A state leader. i139 x. "m- “JUNEazai. 1928 , “When Bob closes up his club work for the year,” remarked O’Neal, “and all the corn you don’t need is sold, you’ll have a thousand dollars or more to the good. With no rent to pay, Barton, you are sure of enough in- come to live comfortably. Bob should complete his high schooling at least.” “Bob is going to do more,” spoke up Father Barton, “if he will. I am a new man, neighbor. Contentment and happiness have come to me and will abide so long as I stay here. I shall do far better work in music than ever before. My earnings shall go to provide an education for Bob if he will go to schOol. Not far away is a summer school which he may at- tend and complete his high school work next summer. Then for. four years of agricultural college training. What do you say, son? Should you like to go on to Cardwell University and tread the same path of your friend, Agent Ross?” The vision of President James and the memory of his message, the recollection of those bronzed, efficient young men and the wholesome young women who were products of the col- lege came to Bob; above all, the thought of his friend Burton, a man among men. “I sure would like to go for the four full years, dad,” re- plied Bob, “if I thought you could get along.” “If you will trust me to help man- age the farm, sah,” said Squire Jones, “it will add to my happiness. I know a trusty man who can be hired, and Bob will be here during the most of crop season. I shall be happy to ad- vance any money needed, which can be paid back.” The old man smiled. “I make no further offer lest it be termed. gift and refused.” “This will be a wonderful home when it is fixed up,” said Mrs. O’Neal, “easily worth twenty thousand dol- lars. I trust you may have many happy years here, Grace.” “They are still young, madam,” re- marked the Squire. “It will be some years before they will see their grand- children about their knees. But I hope to live to see' the time when I Shall have a namesake, Thomas Jef- ferson, playing abdut this old home of mine.” With the guilelessness of old age which is as childhood the old man turned to Bob. “There is a fine building spot, sah, in the grove along the new highway. I shall hope to see you build a home there, to adorn it with a good wife worthy of you. Your children, sah .” But the old Squire was short one auditor. Crimson faced, Bob had bolted for the outdoors. Nor did he co'zne back until the O’Neals were gone. Deep in his boyish heart, though, was the memory of that night beneath the stars when with Vic Slade he had talked over future possibilities and Vic had voiced the hope that one day another of his blood would carry on as he hoped to do for his father. Ross Burton had warmly commend- ed Bob’s decision. “When you come back from college,” he predicted, “you’ll be in a position to make this old farm pay every dollar possible on your investment. Farming is a great game, Bob, but we need all the tools of mental equipment we can get. You have great soil and a great commun- ity. By the time you are out of school,” he added a bit self-con- sciously, “you may have new neigh- bors. I’ve made a payment down on the Sanford farm just a half mile from you. With the right kind of partner, farming can even beat county agent— 1n .” . [Bob had a flash of intuition. “Miss Edwards?” he asked. Burton nodded. Bradley Barton had caught the query. There was a twinkle in his eye as he came up to congratulate. “Never suspected it,” said Barton, “but I’ve been at work on a new wedding march. Felt as if it was about time for a wedding in this community." “Men are blind,” was the sage re- mark of Mother Barton. “I knew that was going to happen, probably even before Ross did.” Which prob- ably was true. “Mighty lucky for us,” said Bradley Barton, “that you two agents hap- pened to be assigned to this county. You are a congenial pair. 1.4{now that this coming partnership isn’t the usual thing.” “That’s true,” ' answered Burton, “but we first knew each other in school.” i“ The club year had closed and Plea- sant Rid had done honor to the green an white. Although he had not ranked highest in state work, Bob had turned in a creditable record, and his community organization had won a certificate of achievement from the Club members were WWWM of their young president 9113 Wins the praises of the , queen, Despite the, fact I THE MICHIGAN FARMER that he must spend most of the sum- mer away at school, Bob enrolled for the second year to do what he could. At least it would be a tie to bind him to those at home. The term of school at Consolidated High had come to an end. Vic Slade and Ted Baldwin had graduated with honors and with Bob had made plans to enter agricultural college that fall. The “three guardsmen” would not be separated. Ted recalled their conver~ ~sation that night in the cave and again predicted they would be together when- time had stooped shoulders and whitened hair. A deep and lasting friendship had made the boys almost brothers. Confidently they looked forward to athletics as well as scho- lastic achieVements in college. “When I’m captain of Cardwell U. nine,” pre- dicted Ted, “and Bob leads the foot- ball team with Vic putting ’em through in basketball they’ll say, ‘That Pleasant Ridge is some com- munity’.” “Well, it Bob can tackle as well as he has done,” remarked Slade, “he’ll make the team the first year. One tackle and he pulled down a farm!” Spring was burgeoning, birds were atwitter, flowers abloom, when Bob Barton, preparing to leave for summer school, went over to the O’Neal home to say good-bye. Each passing month had found the two families more inti- mate. Work on remodeling the old Jones home had begun. Snugly re- posing in his pocket was enough df his own earnings, won by his club work, to pay Bob’s way during com- pletion of his high school work. Katie still had a year to go, when it was planned that she should enter the col< lege of agriculture at Cardwell to study domestic science, perhaps tak~ ing the two-year course. The air was sweet with the incense of spring. Dusk was closing in, but Bob could mark the furrow of up« turned loam, black and fertile, giv- ing prdmise of abundant yield. The old farm was a place of beauty and abiding peace. Something caught hard at his heart as he looked back and thought that here was home, a place to live in always, to return to and find loved ones waiting. The well wishes and good-byes of Mr. and Mrs. O’Neal were warm and sincere. Out on the vine3covered porch where they had first met not so many months before, Bob and Kate stood for a final good—bye. A bit shy, sweet as a wild rose, Kate listened 'to her friend’s stumbling protestations of thanks. “Whatever I may be able to accomplish,” said Bob, “I will owe to you. You woke me up, Kate, when I was asleep. You made me ashamed, then you encouraged me. You even had your father coach me so I could make the team.” “If I did anything to help you, Bob,” replied Kate, “1 am glad. But both of us owe more to club work than to any other thing. If one gets into the real spirit of the 4-H they just have to do their best. I wanted you to make good.” “There’s just one thing I never could understand,” remarked Bob with the denseness of boyhood, “and that was the interest you showed in Hal Carson. He didn’t need any encour- agement. I don’t understand that.” Katie’s laugh was a silver chime. “No, Bob,” she said, “you probably don’t understand.” “But why?” Bob insisted. “Because,” answered Katie and With that genuinely feminine explana- tion Bob had to be content. “It will be lonely away in school this summer, Kate,” Bob observed. “Will you write to me?” “A good secretary always takes care of her correspondence,” said the prim Kate, but suddenly her lips were quivering, her eyes downcast. “It Evill be lonely here, too, Bob. Good- yel’, A warm handclasp, an answering word of farewell, and Bob Barton swung down the road toward his home, where Father Barton waited to take him to the station for his trip away. Bob’s heart was very full, but still the deeps,withi‘n him thrilled to a future bright with promise. Years at work on the farm, his chosen pr0< fession, years in school where the tools of his brain should be sharpened as sickle upon whirling stone. Then home and loved ones for the long stay in which he hoped to measure to the full standard of citizenship. There was a shy smile on Bob’s lips as he v1s1oned a cottage in the grove even as .prophesied by his friend, the Squire. 13,010 StODDed and looked back. A white—clad “figure at the gate waved fipal parting. As Mother Barton kissed her son good-bye and the old Squire took his hand it seemed that a subtle something had changed the POY into a man. Bob Barton, a knight 1‘! shining armor, was traveling the highway of dreams -secure in the love of those dear $311111. ' ' , ' ‘ ‘ 8‘ End ‘ ‘n b ..-r”‘I’//]% / . nullity, ,, , / di‘)““1“ ,,’, " “wall!!! 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They cost so little to operate, they are so handy and can be gotten into such small space that no farm kitchen should be with- out one of these quick and convenient liquid fuel stoves. If you are without one, come in now and arrange to have one in your kitchen for the hot days of the summer. You can buy them to the best advantage, the most depend- able kinds, and get the most service at our “tag” stores. Your “Farm Service” Hardware Men. HEN we first landed in Africa ——years ago—and a kinky pated little blot without enough clothes on to make a pocket for the thripence I’d have to pay him strug- gled down the gangplank of the “West Humhaw" with my suitcase, l i thought I’d seen a pretty funny Afri- can substitute for the Red Cap men at home. But I hadn’t seen anything yet. ' If you were to dream some night that you saw a massive, gaunt old cow carrying a suitcase across a de- sertful of pure sand, you’d probably wake up in a cold sweat and think you’d been eating too much meat or drinking too much of something strong, beef tea maybe. Especially if this cow had a hump on her back about the size' of a two dollar roast before the war, and a pair of horns that were fully four feet from tip to THE MICHIGAN; FARMVER. By Francis. Flood grass hut, shaped like a sawed off silo. The roof was simply an um- brella made out of hay. We crawled out of the hole in the wall like an Esquimau coming out of his igloo except that where his shirt pockets would dig up snow we filled ours with sand—and that sand made me think of the day’s work ahead of us. In fact, I’ll never see sand again without thinking of work. , UST outside our hollow hay stack were the two great, placid cows, or “boeufs” as the French call them, which is as near as they can come to saying “beeves.” Our black beard- ed French host was sitting on the one chair in his camp while our black, but beardless, hostess was pulling a sand burr out of his foot. The first job was to get our boeufs and their black oxeneer on their way. tip and turned up on the ends just as they do in the golden text picture cards in Sunday School, and a flip. flopping dewlap like a double chin that almost dragged in the sand between her front feet. And if this cow were followed in the dripping desert sands by another one carrying some rubber tires and a few cans of gasoline, and both of these cows stalking ahead of a man, black as a boot, barefooted almost to his neck, and carrying a long spear and a pair of sandals—then what would you think? You’d think you were seeing things. Well, I, Francis, saw these things. HE evening before this cow’s tale begins, Jim and I had been con voyed into the black~bearded French sergeant’s road camp by the African Relief Expedition and their battery of donkeys. We wanted to make Maine Soroa, eighty-one miles away, by tomorrow night if we could, for that was New Year’s Eve. Then we’d have only about 3,000 miles yet to go on our trans-Africa motorcycle tour, and abrand new year to begin the job.. It looked as though we might need the whole of it, too. But this morning was today, and we weren’t up yet. We had no bed to get out of because our blankets were so full of sand burrs that we had given them to a gang of natives the night before with orders to pull the stickers out. They worked all night, but we’ve been finding more sand burrs ever since. We had no dressing to do because we’d slept with our clothes on. We didn’t need to Shave because we’d broken.ourselves of that bad habit a week ago. And so getting up wasn’t much of a job—- for me at least. It wasn’t hard for my sleepy partner Jim, either, after I’d playfully tucked a few sand burrs behind his ear and then poked him so he rolled over on them, Our boudoir was a little round They Represent the 1928 Beauties of Africa They were to carry our baggage to Maine Soroa, for it promised to be all that we could do to take our motor- cycles and we didn’t want to push any more weight than we had to. We saved out a few water canteens, a little food, and a very limited se- lection of tools and spare parts, and gave all the rest to the oxeneer. “How’s the gasoline and oil in the bikes?” Jim asked me. “Both tanks nearly full,” I told him ——for I thought they were. So we turned over all our cans of motive power to the boeufs as well. “Now you think you’ve got a hard job stowing away all that cargo in two roomy side cars and on a couple of motorcycle luggage carriers,”v-.Jim reminded me unpleasantly. “But how’d you like the job of keeping it all on the backs of those slippery bundles of bones for four days?” I always do the packing on this trip of ours and here was a chance to compare me with an African native son. “Well, anyway, that’s all his mid- night nibs there has to do. He doesn’t have to ride the critters, and» hang onto their handlebars too, and keep ’em in the road and push ’em over the bad places.” HIS particular Airican “boeuf” hostler didn’t have quite enough rope but he’d gathered a supply of green palm leaves from the nearest cuvette and had turned himself into a rope factory. He was busy, too. It took all his fingers on both hands to braid his six strands of palm leaf strips. He kept it taut and even with a set of versatile black toes. And then because he didn't believe in loaf- ing on the job—and possibly.because it was necessary—he kept sucking up water from a calabash on his lap and then spraying it out on his raw mate- rial to make it pliable.’ I had seen this same facial spray pump idea before, employed -.bY_;’a Cows and Camels Carry Our Cargo Gas Was Lower Than Our Spirits Chinese laundryman in springling clothes. But here it was in perfec- tion, for this black boy had-a natural nozzle fastened to his face. Those thick, flapping pieces of meat which correspond to the Chinaman’s lips gave him a control and a force that was fascinating. He was a human fire extinguisher—or at least nearly human. Evenually he lashed all our cases of gasoline, cans pf ,oil, motorcycle parts, suit case, motion picture out- fit, groceries, and spare parts onto those two boeufs, and pointed them toward Maine Soroa, eighty-one miles away. He was due to arrive in about four days, and we hoped we’d be there to watch him unload. Tomor- row night was New Year’s Eve. And then we started out! Many, many things happened during that long day of struggling through the sands. But the only thing worth mentioning about that entire man- killing eternity is that, at the end of it all—after we’d pushed and sweated in the parching sun for hours and hours on end———we looked at our speedometer and found we’d made thirty-two miles! Not much, but some. Only forty-nine more miles to make Maine Soroa tomorrow night, New Years Eve. And then only 3,000 miles more to the Red Sea. We’d been told that the last twenty-five or thirty miles into Maine Soroa had been sur- faced with hard dirt which meant, it it were true, that we had only twenty or twenty—five miles more of sand to fight tomorrow. UT our gasoline was lower than our spirits. It was all my fault, too. When Jim had asked me that morning about our gasoline supply I’d forgotten that the tank of my motorcycle .wasn’t full. And after thirty-two miles of heavy pulling in low gear it wasn’t any fuller now. In fact, unless we should find a filling station on some lonely dune, the gaso- line, in my machine at least, would not last to Maine $0roa. And there was less chance of finding a filling station there than of meeting a camel caravan on Broadway. If the supply should hold out until we reached the dirt road, Jim could go on into Maine Soroa and either bring or send back to me some of the gasoline our camel had carried there from Goure. If it shouldn’t hold out that long we would simply have to sit down in the road and wait, two days, for our cattle to bring up their load of gasoline. Well, we’d see. ' Next morning the road was worse than ever. Never once did we get out of low gear, and much of the time our throttles were wide open be- sides. Not only did we have to get off and push but we frequently had to gang up and push each other, both of us manhandling one roaring motor to the top of some heart-breaking dune. Then, with our mouths dried out and our shirts wet, we’d sit down among the sand burrs and pant out a few informal remarks to the dune—«and then plod back for the other bike. HE’RE’S something about the idea of straining along behind any- thing on wheels and pushing one’s heart out that I never did like. And while I was leaning against that low side car of Jim’s with my head tucked down between my arms, and my feet sliding about on those slip- . pery, burning sand hills, and the whole blistering . 1 Review V. Our Weekly Sermon—By N. A. Mchme 0U will recollect that when Christian (in Pilgrim’s Progress) got along a good way, that he and his companion were entertained and refreshed at Interpeter’s Houses Here they got their second wind, so to speak, before going on. The last les— son every three months has a func- tion something like that. \Ve try to estimate how far we have come, and something of the meaning of it. LOVE. The past three months have afforded many examples of this much- talked-of word. I'say, much—talked- of. It is noticeable however,‘that it is talked of main- ly ill church and religious circles. Rarely does one hear the word in the business or professional world. In the stare, in the doc- tor’s or lawyer’s office, on the walls of factories, love is not referred to often enough to be bewildering. Probably we in the churches do more talking than practicing. But at least we dd talk about it, and that is some- thing. When Jesus interpreted the meaning of his ministry (lesson I) it was to be a' ministry of suffering and love. When the resurrection (lesson II) took place, it was the consumma- tion of love. That grave would not have received its precious contents had the power of loving purpose not placed them there. Love comes out again in that thrilling drama of the transfiguration (III). Only the three men who had entered deeply into the friendship of the Master were per‘ mitted to climb the mountain that night. The center of such friendship is all. ways love, and the bond that holds the family together is the same. A religious worker one day visited a farm home in Maine. On this farm a woman had reared her family, and had made the last payment‘ on the farm. She had been one of the main stays in the little church hard by. One night lightning struck the house and everything, house, barn, forty tons of hay, sixteen cords of wood, went up in smoke. The following Sunday, Communion was observed ill the church. The woman was there, with her family. They had borrowed clothes in which to come. They sat very close together at the service, and when the bread and wine were passed, they thankfully participated and thanked God for His mercies and goodness. That day there was something more than talk, about love, in at least one church in the land. If love could al— ways come into the home (lesson IV), what a world Of difference there would be! But where is one to get it? Says the editor of a magazine, “What are you going to‘ do with people who have enough to eat and can drinkif nec- essary; who have beds to sleep in, ~and roofs over them, and no money ‘cares, and still want to be saved from the life they lead—not a bad life, but not good enough for them? What is the cure?,Nothing but love, of course, but how are they going to get it ?” The only adequate answer, we believe, is the answer of the New Testament. When the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, life becomes worth living. LAW. When one has considerable money tempting him (lesson V), he finds, if he studies the question, that he is face to face with one of the great laws of life. Riches are good. Riches are_not evil, as has often been stated, if they are put to right uses. Crowns. we are told, gave a pyramid 44“?“ Wag fellow countrymen, he! the purchasing power of money was twenty times what it is now. doubt giving that away made him feel good. But that was not using the money for human values, the way that hrist said wealth should be used. To be rich, one must give. That is the‘ law. Hoarding leads to narrowness and disappointment. Said the old Romans, “What I spent I had, what I kept I lost, What I gave I have.” Said an old gentleman who gave one hundred dollars to a church which had been built in a college town, “I‘ have given twice—$100.00 each time, and now I give $125.00. I would that the Lord would give me more, that I might selfishly enjoy the pleasure of giving more.” With the standards of greatness (lesson VI) it is the same. The great man, said Jesus, is not the one who stores things up for himself, but the one who loses himself in generous service for his fellowmen. Lfind an admirable example of this in the founders of the little academy in Bellville, New York, many years ago. High schools were unknown then, and education was possible only at the cost of intense effort. A few men in 1825 founded this modest academy for the education of the coming genera- tions. One of the founders 'as Nor— 11s Shepardson, of whom it was said after his death, “He was a: person of quiet unassuming manners yet one of the manliest of men. Living for others his first thought was for the church, his second for the academy, his last for himself, and, knowing the right, there never was a man whd could more steadfastly pursue it.” There you have it. It is not an impossible ideal, beyond the reach Of men. LIBERTY. Love and law mean liberty, when blended. Jesus had libert-y. How free he was! How he strode into Jerusalem, going straight 011! Who was the" more free, Jesus or His enemies? To be free, we must be bound—bound to the law of righteousness, which in turn sets us free. The bird is free because it obeys the laws of flying. SUNIDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR JUNE 24 SUBJECT:——The Son Power. GOLDEN TEXT:———Choose you this day whom ye will serve—Joshua 24:15. of God with Service Department MAINTAINING A LIEN I own a house and lot in the city A plumber renting my house took the job of finishing a room for bath and putting in sewer and fixtures. He was to do the work for his rent. He hired carpenters to finish the bathroom and failed to pay them. Can carpenters put a lien on my place and collect their pay from me when I did not hire them?~—A Subscriber. It is stated that the tenant was to do the plumbing and finishing for his rent. The lien statute provides that all payments made to the contractor without obtaining from him a sworn statement showing the amount due to all persons for labor and material on the contract, shall be void as against claiming liens for labor and material. It is believed that this statute would not extend to rent for use of\ the premises, for this is not a payment made by the landlord to the tenant. Except for this statute the right of persons furnishing labor and material are not superior to the rights'of the contractor to whom they furnished it. It is a rather close case but We doubt . the ability to main ., No ‘ 6 a o a . Paid to Michigan Farmer Federal TravelACCi- . o o o o o > l' dent policy holders or their beneficiaries in the settlement of weekly indemnity and death .4 O n n 0 ~ i claims. If you are Without this speCial Travel . I D 0 . I; AOCident protection, write us for particulars or . ask any of our salesmen, who are licensed by the State Insurance CommiSSion to handle your ,1. . . busmess. Name, Address Amount Name. Address Amount Angus It. Lint, Blanchard”... ......... 12.80 George L. Sanford, Curtis ............. 60.0 l‘aul Kilrherman. Norlllport .......... 20.00 (‘linton Clark, Shepherd .............. 24.29 Vinsenzo I’crroni, Benton Harbor ...... 30.00 Mary L. Maki, Bessemer ...... 18.57 Giorgio N. Brandt, li‘ennv‘illil ........... 4857 Thomas (.3. Gordon, l’otcrxhurg . 27.14 Everett E, Jones, Grand Ledge ...... 8000 Thomas O’Brien. Mt. Pleasant . ....... 10.00 Murry Ketchllbaw. (Thehoygan ....... 00.00 Frank S. Burkl-tt.. Monroe 10.00 IIan‘y W. Bryers. McMillan ........... 30.00 Robert \Vaddell, Detroit ............... 2,000.00 Earl E. Emery, Ithaca ................ 31.43 Albert (Hrauford 'l‘opinahed ........... 8000 (tarllon E. Murray. Milan ............ 10.00 Alfred Wilson. (‘adillac ............... 2000 00 Winifred S. Botsford, Ilowvll ........ 20.00 Malwl l'owclson. Now Hudson ......... 21. 42 Frances J. Jones, Grand Ledge ....... 00.00 Lawrence 11‘. Shepard, ‘lakoviow 30.00 I (‘lifl‘ord l-J. Slvllarcr. Temperance ,,,,,, 20.00 “in. L. liopson, Jul-Bride ....... .. . 40.00 IIarril-t A. Green. Milan ,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2000 August Martens. l’otlel'villo ...... . 10.00 Lawrence LaVILZIlO. Garden ............. 40.00 JIM“ Edwards. Sheridan 30,00 Floyd I’arr. Alina. ..................... 20.00 Mabel It. Storkwvll. Paris ....... 50.00 . F. ‘w_ llodman, St. Louis ............... 20.00 I‘ilrollno Mt‘lmnnld. Rundvillo 30.00 Wm. F. Stratton, Iloml-r ................ 22.80 (hallus Shcrlmk. In .lrt ........ 1000 John A. Thurman, Mt. Clemens ........ 78.57 SII‘H‘ V0120. Stephenson ............ .. 1000 Win. Ruhumnn' Rook .......... 2423 William M. Ihllt‘k, Stephenson 10.00 Mabel M. Albertson. Manchester. 20.00 (IIE‘IIIIIII'B. 'l‘J‘dInLU'I'. Silrallac ........ 40.00 ’ Dale E. Book, Ithaca 22.8") A‘I‘IW‘“ I\- I’I‘IIW‘M‘. Montgomery 18.57 Mary B. ““le Alma 57'” I‘IIUIIHIH A. Maul-s, Detroit ....... . 24.29 (thrisi Wilde. Gulluur ................ 48. 57 Igmnk I‘vronm. hscunabn . 2000 mm Sinuistu’l, Port Huron ............ 32. 80 ('I‘UI'KII iI- Rum. (‘oral . 24.29 , Ilenrv Seymour. Sellaffor ............. 32.80 III‘III'i’ I. (-I‘Ihl-rt. Elkton . . .. 30.00 Wall-Sr ll. Siollf'l‘, .IHnl'S .............. 20.00 IIHII‘Iv-sj 11., ank. Holly ........ 37,14 ;, Daniel 2.1. Benol’e, lino ............... 47.14 IIHII- I. I-I'uns't'l‘.V'Tl-klinslla ....... . 20.00 . (‘llarlcs K. Tikkllncn. Calumet .......... 1l1.4% IVIIIZL linker, l‘h-Wlti. .......... 40.00 John Kennedy. Alamo ................. 30.00 “3““? \“1'50.‘hIIIlIllcnson ........... .. ... 18.57 Andrew St‘IlllI, Zeoland _______________ 150,00 ’II‘IUI‘IIDU'HQ bolililn, (lam. .......... 40.00 Frank Cole. Saginaw ................. 40.00 “I“IIIIIS 'I~ ‘I'I‘I30tlm'. Gladstone ..... 81.43 , Jar-ob B. l’owlvll. \‘i‘illianlsion .......... 50.00 ':‘IWI'I'III‘II I‘. Nii‘liilil‘d. VIiilkl'J'luIV ..... . 30190 f Mike ““130. All Grcs ................ 30,01) Newartv II. Callllilx-ll, I\llII~lIlSI{iL ........ 4(7))0 313,550 Wytllo, l‘oltnrrillo 7. ............. 423 Max I‘lSIl’IOI‘. Benton llarbor 30.00 ‘ RIPS. (‘laude 1“. DIl'GrIlIl‘t‘, l’illlllyl‘ai .. 20.00 (iOIIIOI) IrllhslnilIlI, .I)(‘\\'IIIi ............ 20,00 33 Alan I). cribs, Manl'l'lolla .............. 10.00 NfIIIIIIII (4-,.IIIIIISIIII2AIIII Arbor -------- 10.00 ' Henry moi-k. Ell~wortll .............. 35.71 “I"; II- “Itn'zholuirlcz,l-Jiiu (rim 3000 Niel Silllanek, t‘oloma ............... 30.00 J; I‘Imm'y Downing. Milan ............ 2429 Robin K. (Van, FOWIOI'VIUO ............ (12.8” (10171011 A. Hamlin, Fl‘lllnlill! .......... 10.00 ‘ llarry Howartll, Morley .............. 28.57 ,I‘IIISOII J- Newsomc. Iiulmivw ........ 00.00 Vaughn B. Dollm. llau (Ilairo ......... 80.0li-“I0II133 TIIOI‘DC. Johamlcsbulg ..... 10.00 ~ Auirust F. Musolil; (‘liolsoo ........... 47.14 3““‘1 W. Bevin-"m. Niles ................ 00.00 .‘ Mrs. (‘ora J. lIilli-llrll-r, ()nstnd ........ 17.14 ilorlln T Durham DaVISUII ------- 10-00 i llownrd 1.. Mi't‘lilltovk. (:lnirloiin ...... 7.80 ,II‘I‘IW A- I‘IIJIIIII‘F I‘IIII’IIOOIII . 13 Donald Mi'Illnis, Silull Ste. Marie ...... 1143 "I31" Grant, 1'1"“‘IOII ----------------- “. Aloysius (fous‘mnzul. Nowhort ........... 2000 00 ”(my M. Schultz. Baroda. ............ .i John 1.. Iuncsal. Jr.. Milan .. 200000 II’II OIIIIS‘IIIIII» ."MCIIIIII ------------ *3 Alford s. Hull. Ludinmon ........ 23.57 ‘;IIfIII>>>> .1 ll. “-11":- ' |’Il The pieces of this puzzle when cor~ rectly put together, make a map of the state which this verse describes. The star indicates the capitol. When you have solved the secret of which state this is, write me all you can about the state and its capitol—Aunt Mar- tha. The answer to last week’s State Secret was Coloradq and its capitol is Denver. Did you solve it correctly? PLAYIN’ IN TH’ HAYMOW Playin’ in th’ haymow, Neighbors kids an’ me; Don’t care if it’s rainin’, It’s light enough to see— ’N we play goosie gander, In the bright new hay; Playin’ in the haymow, On a rainy day. Playin’ in th’ haymow, Gracious, but it’s fun! Pigeons circlin’ over—— Keeps us on th’ 1 n; Susie drops th’ handk’chief— Gee, th’ skies are gray It’s jolly in th’ haymow, On a. rainy day. Playin’ in th’ haymow, Peekin’ thru th’ cracks; Watch th’ chaff afallin’— 0n th’ horses backs. Brownie looks up, sidewise, ’S if she’d like to say-— “Wish’t I was up there with you On a rainy day. ” . Gracia 8111.111. T-Tii-l-E‘ ‘ 1111 c HliGA N F rock‘s, Sane Stitches l ‘4 vaRMER "A1111 $131111 Calms ROCK BOTTOM PRIE'Es Never before have you been Offered a better value in chicks than you are here. Read these low prices and realize that here is an unusual buy. You get Michigan ' accredited chicks which means every breeder 15 approved by specialists under supervision of Mich. State Poul. Im. Ass" 11. You get 100% live delivery, postpaid. You get prompt shipment. You get low prices. And of greatest value of all, you get that famous Silver Ward Quality which means so much in poultry profits. Will 1}”) C. O. D. it you desire. We can also offer splendid 8— 10 week old pullets at very reasonable prices, of the same high quality. LOW CHICK PRICES-"IMMEDIATE DELIVERY-n0. 0. D. EXTRA SELECTED 25 50 100 500 1000 Production Brad S. C White Leghorns; Anconas $3.00 $5.50 $10.00 $45.00 $90.00 STANDARD HEAVY LAYING Big Type White Leghorns 17—807 S. C. Anconas 2.75 5.00 9.00 42.50 80.00 Selected Bred—to-Lay Barred Books 3.50 6.50 12.00 57.50 “0.00 Assorted Broiler Chicks. all breeds 2.|5 4.00 7.00 35.00 70.00 You can order right now fiom this ad and save time. Wire your o1dcn' and we will ship at. om-o. We refer you to the Zeeland State Bank's. Member of International Baby Chick Associa- tion Start now with some of these famous money makers. You can never do it. (helmet tyhan. now. “a will send you a large free catalog that tells you the whole story or Silva Wardl! It will be a great help to you. 'SILVER WARD HATCHERY Box 29 ZEELAND, MICHIGAN BABY CHICK SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH ONLY From Heavy Laying Farm Raised Stock On our farm we have bullets that have laid 201) eggs. with about five months to go to complete this year. Best stock in our history. Order SAFELY and CONFIDENTLY from this ad. We guaranme satisfaction. Pay Only $1.00 down. Balance 0. 0. D. All Michigan Accredited. Barron and Tailored Foundation 100 500 |.000 S. C. White Leghorm ............................... $ 8.00 $37.50 5 72.50 Trapnested Pure Hanson S. C. White Leghorns ........ 11.00 52.50 100.00 Sheppard’s Strain Anconas .......................... 8.00 37.50 75.00 Barred Plymouth Rocks ............................ 10.50 50.00 95.00 Finest Egg Strains. Mixed, Heavy and Light ............................ 7.00 32.50 Largest Type B'r'dRocIn. Mixed, All Light .................................... 0'. 50 30.00 west Prices in Our History for Accredited Stock A" M'd'm" Accre‘med‘ MICHIGAN IHOATCHERY e POULTRY FARM. Box 2. Holland. Mlch. PULLETS NOW READY We have thousands of 8, 10. 12, and 14 melt old pullots for June and July doliwry. We specialize on White Leghorns only, Hansen's Strain, Pullers that will develop in a lame typo laying strain. We also have some quality breeding hell.» that we have . used tor brmders on 0111 poultry farm which we ' are offering at a reasonable price. Write for prime “Sim VILLAGE VIEW POULTRY FARM. Iceland, :35: -~ Mich., R. 3. Harry Tcr Haar. Owner. CHICKS From Record of Performance Male Matings Selected (‘hjrkg at reduced prices. Can ship at once. .VVhite. Barred. B1111 Rocks. Reds. Black Min- or1-as 121'. White or Silier W1andottes,Butf Orliinlztons 14: Large Brahmas 161: \Vhitc. Brown LGght)rlls,A111'.1)nas Huny Mixed 01'. Light Mixed 71. CHICKS FROM RECORD OF PERFORM- ANCE PEDIGREED MALE MATINGS. up to £10 UH IWOI‘ILS l‘llelv female in these matings is mated. to an OFFICIAL TRAPNEST PEDIGREED MALE. Buritml White ”()(kS, Single or Rose Comb R.eds White Wyandottos. Black Minorras, But! ()1'pingtons 171'. White, Brown leghoms, Anconas 141‘ 5c chick with order. lialanm 1'. 0. D. If less 111 In 100 ordered. add 401' extra. Last hatrh July 25 If you order breeding 101kercls now out of R. 0. l'. \lale matings 200 to 316 egg records you will get; best. solution. State bl‘tt‘d wanted. Free catalog MUS all. BECKMANN HATCHERY, Phone 76761, Grand Rapids, Michigan CH ICKS-CHI CKS CAN SHIP AT ONCE AT REDUCED PRICES! Hui-rod, White, Buff Rmks, Single and Rose Comb it. I. Reds. Black Minorcas 11c. White. Brown But? Leghorns.Anronas,H(1vy Broilers 10560. White and Silver Lam-d Wyandottes. Bufl' Orping- tons 141'. Light Brahmas 101. Light Mixed 70. Grade AA R. O. l’. Chi1ks 51' per Chick Extra. 11' less 111.111 100 are 01111 red addH 5E01 extra. AGENTS WANTED $111110 14011011225.”me We sh1pC. O. D. and guarantee 100 per cenBt Jive delive Wh. and Br. Leghorna. 8c; B116 Leghorns, 101:; . cks, iii/11 Rot-kn, FREE shock absorbers 3,th RedisITBEMMiHH lOuRBu C fl'uRtécks, Buff Opr. , Wh. Wynn. ., for your own Car for Mixed-3c; Huesvyull/frxcgiatlc. Ordvres gorlfilocchilrizfiihzrizra30mnrmgfig, a little of your time 25 chicks two cents more per chick Silver Lake Egg Farm, Box M, Silver Lake, Indiana and good will. ° hens and males now‘half prl . Whlte Leghorns Thousands of eight-week-gfil pullcts. Al- 28, Holland, Michigan. GET OUR REASONABLE I’Itll‘ICS on Baby Chicks, " 2 and 3 Week old chivks—pulhfls in. the followin ’1" breeds: Ila rrml & \Vhlto Roi-ks, \Vhito Leghorasg ' llctls. VVIIIIU \Vyuiuloltvs & Bull! Orpinmtons, Wr'm; L: for our beautiful poultry guide. IaJiCIVielW Poul ' Farm. u. 8. Box 24:. Holland. Michigan. ”1 '5 BABY CHICKS of all standard varl Och carefully culled for laying. seweral yeaitsfesby {.11. 8 C. students.‘ Baby chick pi-h-es. 100 to 130: twd weeks old chicks 10c. Clinton County Hatchery. Minxi well and K995. Prop's.. St. Johns. Mich. LOOK! 100.000 chicks 9c up. 20 varieties. Um ' many 200 to 312 egg record bred ROI? cockemoll. '. Send for free catalog giving his early order div . counts. Lawrence Hatchery. Grand Rapids. Mich. ‘. Berrien BABY CHICKS. Extremely low prices to:- 7‘; bglgnce Tot" Statues:s Every week. Last hatch. July . en roe . Write . thchflald. thchfield. Mich. Hamm’ BUFF LEGIIORN CHICKS and Eggs tor hatching. _ Hillorest Poultry Farm. Bath. Mich HELP WANTED w WANTED—MILK ROUTE SALESMAN. man be be- tween 25 and 35 years of no and married. 3300 bond required. Steady work and good future. vo fifiltcuifirlzh In application. Emu: Dairy Comm. WANTED—Farmer or farmer’s son or man to tan! In country. Steady work. Good profits. 11ch d5 Company. Dept. F4200, Winona, M11111. 3 haul Macon um. ‘ _mol'mur.Dau-olt. ‘ SITUATIONS WANTED MIDDLE-AGED wwow. cook. mu Mama. Bot i , v .1: .3 Oil facts for farmers (No. 3)~ - World-wide proof of Mobiloil economy Mobiloil is used by themaiority of experienced motorists and tractor owners in these countries. Europe: Great Britain, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, France, Holland, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czecho- Slovakia, Roumania, Jugo-Slavia, Bulgaria, Greece. Africa: Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, Morocco and the west coast of Africa, Union of South Africa and east coast. Asia: Turkey, Syria, Persia, Afghanistan, India, Burma, China, Japan and the Straights Settlements. Australia and New Zealand. North America: Alaska, Canada, United States, Mexico, the West Indies. South America: Venezuela, Colombia, Guiana, Brazil,’ Para a Uru ua Ecuador Peru Chile Ar entina. . . i. gu y ’ g y, ’ ’ ’ g Make this chart your guide g 3 Ifyour car is not listed below see the com- . 5 plete Mobiloil Chart at your dealer’s. It _ ACtUfllly ChCaPCf to 1186 recommends the correct grades for all cars, . ; truck: and tractors, etc. I ,l Mobiloil could never have become so well known and. so 5: 1m 1927 ms “~19” : widely used if it were not for the economy of Mobiloil quality. , 5336:: EM": E" ...: EM"; .5" "; g . ' cm 2 3 g g x _: . . . . - — 3 . Farmers everywhere have discovered that Mobllofl IS a 3] f f “A A? “A A; g f 3 3' . , . . , - “1C ............. YC- TC. I'C. I'C- ‘ ' cheaper 021 to me. That s why they are Wllllng to pay a few &SQE§;§":§“ ”,5 2:2; ‘3,” ‘3" 35 {‘ff: “’5. f“?- ’ . . . " or magi} A Are. A Are. A Art. A Ar’c‘. . 1 cents more per gallon for Mobilml and even to make spec1al cm.a............ A Are. A Are. A Are. A m. _ . _ ., Chryaler I4-cyl.é(.)... 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A Art. marked cu“ 1” Operatmg ”menses“ samuraxzszzz: k 252: 2 ii: i 2:3: 2 £55: , “Mahatma " "" " ‘-'°‘ 3 ii? 6 in" . ..v 5 ...}. 53' A}; as “Art: as ...: as m' , The correct grades of Gargoyle Mobiloil for engine lubri- i HOW to buy cation of prominent passenger can are specified above. l I Most farmers buy a season's supply of oil at one time. We recommend the 55-gallon or 3o—gallon steel drums with faucets. Any nearby Mobiloil dealer will give you a sub- J'tantz'ol discount when you buy one of these. \— x S Other Mobiloil containers are :——Io-gallon steel drums with self-contained faucet, s-gallon cans packed in easy-tipping ” 0 ~ 0 , I E tack. Also I-gallon and I-quart cans. ' Mo l 01 C Your dealer has the complete Mobiloil Chart. It will tell “ .v - - you the correct grade of Mobiloil for your tractor, your truck The World 5 Qualzty 0’1 and your car. 2. -fi‘ ‘ k, - ’ . . A . . . . VAC UUM OIL c o MPANY 3333.3... 33333:.7’333333 gmfflafcw‘... 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