Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 263, 15 September 1921 — Page 2
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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, 1ND.. THURSDAY, SEPT. 15; 1921.
INTERESTED BIDDERS AnEfID FARM SALES WEDNESDAY MORNING
By WILLIAM R. SANBORN ' There were two farm Bales In Wayne county Wednesday not extra
large In either case, nor were any but.
prisingly high prices paid, that kind of bidding being entirely out of fashion at this time. Each of these was held within a few miles of Richmond,
the George H. Miller Bale being held
on what Is known as the Thomas Meyers farm on the Salisbury road, 4 miles southwest of Richmond. The second was held by Clayton B.
Belford on the Belford farm, one mile north of Middleboro, between the
Arba and Whitewater pikes. At this
sale a nice lunch was served by the ladles of the Middleboro church. The
ladles of the Elkhorn cemetery association served the lunch at the George
H. Miller sale, and were liberally patronized. Srt Selling at 10:30 O'clock
At the Miller sale the friends and neighbors gathered in force at 10 o'clock, and at 10:30 Hindman and Weddle, the auctioneers, mounted the
block, and the sale was on. Harry Gilbert, of the Second National bank, made the settlements, assisted by ;Harry Patti, who took care of the ;sales sheets. Mr. Gilbert gives the
net of the sale as $2,570.
Considering that it was show day at Jackson park, a very fair crowd was
in attendance, and the men present were mostly interested bidders. Quite
a bunch of mixed cattle, a team of good mules and 42 hogs, principally
feeders, comprised the live stock. Lunch Business Good
; Charles Wicker, of Fountain City,
paid $247.50 for the mule3. The feeder hogs sold at $S to $10 each. Ralph Burleson got a two-horse wheat drill for $81.50 and paid $61 for the corn binder. There is a Delco light system on the place which has been in
use for some years. William Hin- , shaw, of Richmond, was the high bid
der for this at $240. One bidder got ,a good spreader at $67.50. With reference to the lunch, one farmer re,marked, "The ladies of the Elkhorn 'church did a land office business." ? We were about to overlook the hay and clover seed at the Miller sale. Nearly 20 tons of mixed hay in the raow sold at from $8 to $10 per ton. The 10 bushels of Big English clover seed was divided at from $8 to $9.23 . per bushel. CLAYTON BELFORD SALE The Clayton E. Belford sale opened at 10:30, with Omar Piatt and William Grable, the auctioneers in charge. IThree head of horses, one span of mules and 67 hogs comprised the live stock' put up. Mr. Belford had quite
a large herd of cows on the place but these were reserved according to an arrangement with the new tenant of the Belford farm, Mr. Harry Thomas, .who was one of the most liberal buyers of the day. ' Among the offerings was 45 acres of standing corn. This was put up in five-acre tracts and brought from $9 to $12 per acre, Harry Thomas being the high bidder on each tract. Mr. Thomas got most of the baled straw which sold at 30 and 35 cent3 per bale. Farm Team Sells Cheap. . John W. Turner bought two fall gilts at $20 and the shoats sold at $7 to $10.25 per head, according to weight. John W. Turner. Clarence Brown. J. W. Thomas and Ol. Jennings took the bulk of the hogs. Sam Roberts got a real bargain In a fine
team of farm mares at $162. Mr. Belford will remove to Richmond and handle the Fordson tractor. -The new tenant will locate on the Belford place in a few days. Mrs. Belford provided the auctioneers and clerks with a chicken dinner, which Jesse Weichman, who made the set-
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Russell C Gross, who was called to the colors when G rover Cleveland Bergdoll. notorious draft evader, failed to serve, was buried recently in Philadelphia,
his home, with all the military honors and civic tribute due a hero. Gross carried draft card No. 823. When Bergdoll eludtJ the draft officials Gross was, call
ed to take his place. Gross, though under weight, fought to eet into service and fell in the Argonne on October 23. .1918. His body was recently returned
The Farm and The Farmer By William R. Sanborn
In reply to "Inquirer" at Winchester: The two farms which wei'e well improved sold at $126.50 and $110 per acre, making an average of $118.75 per acre." The smaller and practically unimproved place, which sold for $65,
cut down the average to siuwu ior the entire Conniff estate tract, containing, in round numbers, 224 acres. While it is true that fundamental conditions favor higher prices for wheat the fact that exporters cut down their purchases on all bulges, tends to let the price slide down. There is little outside speculation and the men in Chicago who favor higher prices have little speculative support, except from Wall Street operators, who come in on the breaks, as a rule. The southwest winter wheat farmers are beginning to hold grain, seemingly having liquidated their most pressing debts by early sales. Receipts are accordingly falling off at
Kansas City and Gulf points. But the spring wheat states are furnishing northern markets with their surplus at a fairly rapid rate, which tends to check any undue advances while this movement is on. Railroads Fight Iowa Taxes
Hearing of the injunction suits ol
Gettysburg, in Preble county, who have 20 acres of Spanish tobacco between them, which promises to run from 1,000 to 1,200 pounds to the acre. The leaf is in fine condition and is now going into the drying sheds every day. These men are: David Arthur, Clyde Allred and Bert McDonald, and their crops represent a whole lot of work, to say nothing of the worry because of a late wet season for transplanting. Tobacco Has Improved The condition of tobacco in Ohio is estimated at 72 per. cent and in the United States at 71 per cent of normal. These figures suggest total crops of 955,000,000 pounds for the United States and 35,000,000 pounds for Ohio. The last year's United States crop was 1.508,000,000 pounds and last year's Ohio crop was 60,480,000 pounds. Prospects for Potatoes. The pleasant September days, with showers, have been adding to the growing crops of potatoes in various states, and it is rather likely that the
government estimate of 325,000,000
bushels on the first of this month, will be exceeded. Our 10-year average
has been 371,000,000 bushels, but last
year, owing to heavy plantings, the
crop harvested mounted to 428,000,
the state executive council and 99
county auditors of Iowa, restraining the spreading of the tax assessment on recent valuations established against the roads, was begun in federal court Tuesday. Railroads in Iowa are assessed for taxation at 79 per cent of their actual value, while Iowa farms are only taxed upon 38 per cent, it was alleged. Some Good Tobacco There are three farmers living near
tlements, claims exactly filled the bill. Gus Hafner, also of the Dickinson Trust company, kept the sale sheets. The total of the sale was $2,087.
The ladies of the Middleboro
church, who served" an appetizing lunch to all comers had a busy and profitable session.
nine Iowa railroad companies against i 000 busheiS- This resulted in low
prices, there being an oversupply pressing on the market at various
times..
The Ohio wool clip estimates place; the weight at 13,200,000 pounds in 1921 ! against 14,500,000 pounds in 1920. This-
would indicate a corresponding loss in the number of sheep owned in the state. The Farmer's Automobile.
Arthur Evans, of tHe Chicago Trib-. une, has been "doing" Iowa and writing about Iowa farms and farmers. Incidentally, he estimates the number of cars in Iowa and the upkeep, notably gasoline costs, and , says that: "Conservative students estimates that gasoline, purely for pleasure driving, cost Iowa farmers not less than $2o.000,000 within the past year." This is, of course, a guess, but it is well
known that Iowa uses hundreds of millions of gallons of gasoline annually, as also does Indiana. Mr. Evans continues as follows: "Nearly three-fourths of the farms of Iowa had automobiles in 1920, ac
cording to recent census figures. The ratio of cars to farms was greater than in any other state except Nebraska, which led by a shade. "In Iowa on June 1. 1920, there were 175,560 autos on farms, exclusive of trucks and tractors, and now there are said to be close to 200,000 cars on the farms." He says, further that upkeep costs on that number of machines, and the cost of gasoline, was tremendous. He adds that: "Farmers cannot get cash at the bank on last season's gas bills." Other Side of His Story. "It is a familiar story when the money came rolling in the agricultural sections bought lavishly of new and higher priced cars. The gas driven vehicle brought the farmer closer
to the city, it added vastly to his scale j of living, it chased ennui from thej countryside and the buying made; work for great numbers of factory! hands in the cities, incidentally drain-; ing the rural regions of some of its; farm labor. It meant better roads, I perforce. It brought churches, schools,! stores, movies and a greater range of J
social opportunity closer to the country and it was acclaimed, justly enough,-as one of the great boons of the age."
One part each of pine tar and of. nicotine; four parts of coal oil; andj 24 parts of water makes an effective' fly spray for cows. The county agent at Laporte avers
that John Erick has an exceptional
field of the Holbrook-variety of soy beans. He is authority for the state
ment that he ao.tnallv counted 825
seed pods on a single' "stalk" taken
from that field. - To Reduce -Freight Bills Even if the railroads hold to pres
ent tariffs, fanners may in the future
pay two thirds less freight on acid phosphate, the fertilizer most used in the middle west. - - - - This is the opinion of Robert M.
Salter, extension specialist in soils for the Ohio state university, who has
investigated reports of immense new
phosphate beds in - Idaho and Mon
tana, and of a new conversion process which will provide about three tlme3
as much available phosphoric acid to
every ton of a super-acid phosphate.
Mr. Salter finds the reports authentic; believes the concentrated chem
ical will prove aust as beneficial as;
present forms; and says that a twothirds reduction in the bulk of shipments should mean corresponding reductions in freight, hauling and handling charges. Some of our readers have already made sample purchases of this new
super-strength article. An agent for
this product . took a few orders in
Wayne some weeks ago, as we were! told at that time. j Submitted to a Vote There are about 10,000 members of the state farm bureau in Maine, but! that organization has not yet affili-j a ted with the American farm bureau.;
This fact induced General . Secretary Coverdale to visit Main recently,: when he addressed numerous county meetings. A referendum vote will be taken on that question in Maine this fall. Mr. Coverdale states that Maine has some of the best county programs of work outlined by any state. Pennsylvania, Mississippi and South Carolina do not have state farm bureaus as yet, but these states are working to that end, canvassers having built
up county bureaus here and there, assisted by local farmers.
CONNERSVILLE STORE
OWNER FIGHTS SUIT FOR DAMAGES; WINS Judgment for the defendant, Ed
ward J. Schlicte was given by a jury
in Wayne circuit court Wednesday evening in the damage suit of Mrs.
Anna. Bankert vs. Edward J. Schlicte
The jury deliberated about five hours returning a verdict at 10 n. m.
Mrs. Bankert brought suit for $10,-
000 for personal injuries said to have !
been received when che fell down a stairs in a store operated by Mr. Schlicte at Connersville in May, 1918. The case was venued from Fayette county to the local court.
Under the judgment M.rs. uanKen will receive nothing. - The case has taken eight days for trial. Eleven men composed the jury, one of the jurymen was excused the first day of the trial because of the death of a near relative, and the case was carried on before the 11 remaining on an agreement reached by the attorneys. Mrs. Bankert formerly resided at Connersville but is now a resident of Indianapolis. Mr. Schlicte operates a general store in Connersville.
GAS TRAPS CRIMINAL PARIS Eugene Daspeaux, wanted for attempted murder, barricaded himself in a house here and defied capture. Police sent a stream of poison gas into the house. Daspeaux, knowing he was trapped, killed himself.
Coal Prices Reduced Prices on Coal have been reduced at the mines and we are passing the reduction on to the consumer. THE FOLLOWING PRICES ARE NOW IN EFFECT KENTUCKY and WEST VIRGINIA Lump, Qrj PA per ton J) f .DU POCAHONTAS LUMP and EGG Q J"A per ton Pt7OU POCAHONTAS MINE RUN rn per ton p I DU ANTHRACITE NUT and STOVE C1 fT A A per ton DXOUU RED COMET BLOCK CQ KA per ton tPODU BLACK BETTY LUMP Qrf A A per ton I UU Klehfoth-Niewoehner Co. Phone 2194 101 North 2nd St. "If Service and Quality, Try Us"
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These Coat values are of special interest at this time. You are sure to be suited if you look.
Early Fall Lawn Seeding Best for Northern States The first half of September is the best time for seeding lawns in
m5!L?.?re!.0,Uth Lth!eN.eJlf tinted plants There is nothing to
England States and north of the
Potomoc and Ohio Rivers, the United States Department of Agriculture states. After the preliminary preparation, which involves thorough working of the soil by some means, the surface soil to be seeded should be rendered fine with a rake or similar implement and a liberal application of well-rotted manure applied, or in lieu of this
about 20 pounds of bone meal for
every 1,000 square feet. This fer- . tilizer assists young grass plants in making sufficient growth to pass the first winter in good condition. A seed mixture recommended by the department consists of 16 parts of Kentucky bluegrass, 3 parts re- ? cleaned red-top, and 1 part white clover. Sow at rate of approximately 2 pounds per 1,000 square feet. The main point in seeding is to sow the seed evenly and cover uniformly but lightly with a rake, or on large lawns with a weeder. Light rolling after covering is frequently beneficial.
Watch for the aster beetles dull black, lanky fellows an inch or so long, that chew away the buds and
foliage of the aster and other cul
Grab Ration Good for Milk Cows
ao dui pics tnem oil, unless you can get the chickens to do it.
A purifier for your hen house Land Plaster, get it at Whelan's.
Can Anyone Beat This? Pullets laying at the age of four months and 17 days! AJong in March E. M. (Mont) Moore decided that since his home was white he should have White chickens. The result he purchased 100 English White Leghorns. These little chicks arrived on April 6th. The first few feed was Ful-O-Pep Growing mash. This, with grass cut from the lawn, was . the only feed they were allowed until they were large enough to eat Ful-O-Pep Scratch Grains (hen size.) On August 1st the growing mash was replaced by the dry mash, laying grade.
' The little flock lost but two of its number. They are strictly
backyard birds too. Their home is
a pen 10x20 feet; their shelter, a barn loft 15x18 feet. Of the 98 chicks raised 43 are pullets. The first pullet laid her first egg at the age of four month3 and 17 days. The production is now from nine to 12 eggs daily. Ins't this a pretty good record?
Too much wood on currants and gooseberries mean small fruit. They may be pruned now to advantage. Fruit is borne on two or three-year-old wood, but don't have too much to crowd. Cuttings of currants may be taken in September and set in good garden soil immediately. They should be of this year's -growth
and about 10 inches long. Set
firmly and see that one bud is
above ground. They will root slightly before cold weather sets
in.
Plant evergreens, observing the essential but often forgotten practice of keeping the roots moist and
protected all the time. If trans
planting, wrap wet burlap around them the minute the tree is dug; if buying, keep the stock in a shady spot, waiting to unpack Until it can be placed directly in the ground and watered copiously. However, if there must be a delay of a day or more see that the packing is ke"pt moist.
Does it pay to let your milk cows pick up all their feed? Pasture will be short again before long. A grain ration highly recommended to supplement the grass they can find is composed of four parts cracked corn, two parts ground oats and one part of oil meal.
FAIR DATES Preble county fair, Eaton, O. Sept. 26 to 30. Butler county fair Hamilton, O., Oct. 4 to 8.
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FEEDING FOR EGG PRODUCTION
Some interesting figures were obtained by feeding White Leghorns for egg production during the years 1916-17 and 1917-18 at Purdue. Of course all feed prices are quite different from those which prevail now but the , comparisons are still useful. Heavy layers consumed about 82 pounds of feed per year. Animal protein increased the efficiency of the feeds. The average cost of the wartime ration was $2 per each hen per year. All hens under experiment ate the same kind of feed except for the animal protein. The cost of producing a dozen eggs using tank
age was $1.28; for meat scrops it was $1.36 and for no protein 33c. Imagine the feeding value of tankage being $1,371 per ton and meat scrap, $1,051!
THE POULTRY TIPS Since so much enthusiasm has been aroused among the breedera of good stock in Wayne county we are not surprised to learn that a special event is being planned for chicken fanciers. Credit must be given the Duroc Breeders' association for the idea. Sometime in October those who are interested in producing better chickens will be invited to go in a body to visit some of the best flocks in this and Preble county. The object, of course is educational. Particular attention is to be paid to the care and management of the flock during the fall and winter.
, Does It Pay To Spray? Those who sprayed their orchards last spring have been reaping the benefit this summer and fali. Last spring Mr. Chas. Ridenour, about 2 miles east of Richmond went into partnership with two of his neighbors who have larger orchards. .These three men carefully sprayed their trees. Mr. Ridenour had 24 trees sprayed. His total outlay, including gome pump repairs was $14.50. In the orchard there are three yellow transparent trees. These three trees produced all the apples the Ridenours wanted, many were given away and over $30 worth were sold at 5c per pound. About $16 were left besides the crop on the other 21 trees.
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Pine Tree Timothy Purity 99.60. Germination 94 Special price, (JQ QP bushel ipO.OO OMER G. WHELAN The Feed Man 31-33 So. 6th St. Phone 1673
WHELAN'S WHOLE CORN MEAL Better Muffins Better Corn Bread Pure old-fashioned meal made from the best of corn all the corn nothing taken out. It's the kind you thought wasn't made any more. One baking will prove its goodness and all the family will call for more of your muffins and corn bread. Try It! Sweet Tasty Nutritious When you think of "Quality" think of Whelan's Corn Meal like the Siamese twins you can't have one without the other. All Leading Grocers Sell Whelan's Products
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