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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 1920.

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TOBACCO IS BEHIND IN PREBLE; PART OF 1919 LEAF UNSOLD

By WILLIAM R. 8ANB0RN There Is still a email per cent of 1918 leaf .aging In the grower's hands, according to O. J. McKee, of West Manchester, who planted four acres of tobacco this year, against eight acres last season. Mr. McKee says that a buyer told him a few days ago that he could now pay 20 to 22 cents for good leaf. In Mr. McKee's view probably only 25 per cent of the 1919 crop remains unsold., in Preble county, and this is mostly in strong hands, men capable of holding and who may be waiting to see the outcome of the 1920 planting. O. J. McKee is publicity man for the Preble tobacco growers and should bo well informed as to conditions. He says that the effect of the late planting has not yet been overcome; that there has thus far been sufficient rain, and with growing weather there may fctlll be a fair crop, according to acreage, which he says is considerably less than was planted, either in 1918 or last year. The leaf is not likely to be largo but may be of good quality nevertheless, as was the case la6t season, when there was a rather small but fine leaf. Sold at From 10 to 18 Cents. The 1919 crop has had its ups and downs. It has been marketed at a range of from 10 to 18 cents, according to the need or Judgment of the buyer as to its quality. The market now seems stable at from 18 to 20 cents, but there is no pressure to sell, nor Is there any

pressing demand. The market is quiet

Just now in all cigar leaf sections. The warehouse trade is watching Pennsylvania, Connecticut, "Wisconsin and Ohio's growing crops. On these much, depends. Thinks Acreage Larger. Click Broe. of Eaton, tobacco warehousemen, think that more tobacco was planted in Preble this year than last, but In this growers do not concur. The Glicks report some fields In lair shape near Eaton, but say that the crop is n't promising to the southeast of town. They Judge that at least 95 per cent of the old crop (1918) tobacco is marketed. They give 20 cents as the top bo far on the 1919 output. Largely Depends on Weather. What has been said of Preble county mostly goes for the whole Miami valley. Transplantlngs were all late. Plants developed slowly in the sed beds, because of cold rains. In spots the growth has been quite rapid, but in the main, "tobacco has not caught up." The plant Is not of normal size for the season, but is making rapid progress, Ju6t as corn has done, in many fields. From our personal observation this week will say that it Is generally of good color. There are some very fair fields near New Madison of undersized plants and quite a showing of Little Dutch in Darke county, which is assuredly "little" for mid-August, but has a chance for quality, rather than size. Briefly, the size and quality of the growing tobacco crop is largely a matter for the weather man's decision. Tobacco, like corn, needs a late fall and absence of early frosts, for best T 6 Stilts Opinions Will Differ. Frank Blackford, of Eldorado, tells us that he has never seen a poorer prospect for tobacco near his town, at this season. Bert Eddlns, tobacco shipper at Eldorado, admits there are some skimpy-looking fields but says there are some pretty good ones over his buying district. Mr. Blackford advises holding of tobacco for later developments. The Lukawitz-Weaver company, of Dayton, say that "leaf is quiet just now. There Is no anxiety to buy but prices are firm." One representative of this firm seems to think that there is as large, or possibly a larger acreage in the Miami valley, than last year. In view of the campaign to reduce acreage, this would prove surprising. Reports from Lancaster and York counties, Pa., favored large crops, until a few days ago, when complaint of hot dry weather and the need of rain implied a shrinkage, unless rain .came quickly.

The reports from Wisconsin and 'Connecticut have so far been encouraging. No sales in the fields are reported, however, and dealers complain that growers are expecting much J

too high prices later on, in an tne cigar leaf states, Ohio excepted.

some 300 head of hogs before leaving, j but decided to hold them In pasture j until his return. Mr. Druley experimented withvetch and rye, sown in combination this season, and harvested about 350 bushels, the output being about 20 per cent vetch, now worth around $20 per bushel for seed. Country Wheat Prices Up. While the price paid for wheat varies at country points most of the elevator men have lifted their bids a notch this week. There is also less complaint of lack of cars just now. Fountain City reports three cars shipped last week, one this week and a car being loaded Wednesday afternoon. Boston, Kitchell and Witt Stations also say they have been getting cars enough during past few days, have room for grain, and are paying $2.23 for wheat and 60 cents for oats. Cattle Highest In Months. The advance in cattle at Chicago on Tuesday carried top grades to the highest point since January. Choice steers gained as much as- 50 cents over Monday's top, tho high being $17.50. To the contrary hogs were depressed, losing 10 and 20 cents. We had a lively hog market in the second week of Augrust, last year. Prices advanced $1.20 to $1.40 the first three days, but during the last half of the week the average price dropped from $22.40 to $18.80, the low point during the first eight months of 1919. Surely some drop, one which gave hog raisers a panicky scare. A Duty of the Railroads. The Interstate Commerce Commission has decided that collection of charges for loading or unloading live stock in the Chicago yards "is an unlawful and unreasonable practice." The decision was rendered in the case of the Chicage Live Stock Exchange against the Santa Fe road. The commission maintains that loading and unloading in the yards is "a duty of the railroads." Treating Wheat for Smut The treatment of seed wheat will presently occupy the attention of farmers and It will be best to treat every bushel sown. Smut or bunt is a fungus disease, for which the formaldehyde treatment has been found effective. After selecting good seed, run It through a fanning mill, to free it from chaff, dust and shrivelled grains. Pour one int of formaldehyde into 40 gallons of water. Soak the wheat in this solution for from 10 to 15 minutes, not longer. Drain and spread thinly, for quick drying is essential, and this allows the gas to escape quickly. Proper Seeding of Rye. As showing the value of proper seeding of Rosen rye we note the experience of Stanley Smith, of Laporte county. Mr. Smith seeded one field at the rate of six pecks to the acre, and another with but five pecks. The five

The Farrrf and the Farmer By William R. Sanborn

Col. W. E. North, of Greenville, told a lot of breeders at the D. C. Gamble Chester White sale on Tuesday evening, that the world is now short 50,000,000 hogs as compared to 1914, and that he world Is 6till inclined to be fed, and is still fond of meat. In his view hogs will remain high for many years and he maintains that the outlook for making money in raising hogs from now on, is as bright as at any time In recent years. He admitted, however, that hogs which had cost the growers $42 in this era of high cost feeds, had been selling for but $33 of late. "This same $33 hog," he said, "has been costing the consumer $100 and that meant 200 per cent profit somewhere along the line from the farm to the table." Slightly exagerated, but the homemaker who buys pork In all its forms, for the family table, will be inclined to believe that Colonel North, Is about correct. Albeit the packer maintains that he sells all his meats "at a profit of a fraction of a cent per pound," and comes mighty near proving his case. Cutting Down Meat Supply. ' Denver Harlan says they have 155 hogs weighing around 225 pounds which will be marketed this week, from the farm near Centerville. He

Justly says that these hogs are right now ready to put on weight and finish, but to buy corn for hogs which will be penalized for additional weight is not Inviting. "This forced marketing of lightweight hogs, reduces the meat supply and enhances cost to consumers," 6ald Mr. Harlan, "and there is now no incentive to increase our pork supply by feeding for weight." Is Going to Michigan. Jess Druley leaves for two or three weeks stay in Michigan on Thursday

evening. He had planned to market J

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WASHINGTON. Truth, in addition to being stranger than fiction, is sometimes funnier too. Recentiy Mildred Considine, the 6tage and screen writer, spent a short vacation at Palm Beach. Near her hotel was a bungalow colony consisting almost entirely of newlyweds of moderate means. Keeping up with the

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theater, with Harry T. Morey as the star. ., A syndicate of shrewd and unscrupulous speculators have discovered the secret of the mineral wealth hidden under the Umber covering of the Laurel Ridge of the Tennessee mountains. They try to buy it at first, but the owner and his son, Roderick Beverly, determine to find out why the offer to purchase was made. Through a crafty native In their pay, the syndicate members put every obstacle in the way of the investigation, and even arouse the native mountaineers to lynching fury by implicating Roderick in a murder, and spreading the report that he is a revenue officer. But a mountain girl, who has return

ed to. her home from the city, has fallen in love with Roderick and she stakes her life and her honor to save him from the death which awaits him. She comes out ahead In the gamble, and the mysterious syndicate is routed through her amrfzlng display of courage.

WANT WHITE NEW ZEALAND. CHRISTCHURCH. N. Z. The returned soldiers' association here, favoring a white New Zealand, strongly condemns the continued influx of Hindus and Chinese, and demands urgent government action to prevent their further immigration.

Farm Sale Calendar

Friday, Aug. 13 P. W. Boyle. 2H miles southeast of Billingsville. 6H milea southwest of College Corner, general farm sale. Including a tractor, at 10 a. m. Saturday, Aug. 14. George Bullerdick. one-half mile west of Stolla Packing house on Liberty pike. Cattle, hogi, etc. Tuesday, August 1ft Frank Threewit, on William Threewit place, 4H miles southwest of Centerville, at 10 a. m. Closing out sale.

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SHERMAN and PIERCE Man and woman comedy singing and talking act. FONTAINE and PAULETTE Singing and dancing "Novelty Girls"

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