The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-08

Diversified farming is pointed to by Louis F. Swift of Chicago as the force which will modify present living costs by increasing supplies, MT. Swift, presi- dent of Swift & Co.,, being the contributor of an article in the April Delineator. q believe" he says in explaining the high prices that prevail, that the movement of people from the country towns and farms to the larger cities, as well as the rapid increase in the population of Amer lea, has a more than realized bearing on this subject. I also believe that the further development of diversified farm ing, Including the raising of livestock, and the constant vigilance of the farmer to insure the greatest yields rather, per haps. than the greatest acreage. will make the necessities of life cheaper by les sening the cost of production. The wholesale prices of choice beef. pork and mutton are higher than normal, caused by the high price of livestock on the hoof which is sympathetic with and gov erned a good deal by the high prices of grain and hay throughout the United States. This range in prices goes in periods often low for a few years, then high for a few years. and, no doubt, will be lower again, all due to natural condi-
 
 mon and ordinary cuts of beef Is not es- pecially higher than in other years. So far as I know. producers have all partici- pated to the fullest extent in the whole sale prices realized on all edible prod ucts. The prices of meats are no higher in proportion than the prices of corn, wheat. oats, butter. eggs and poultry. believe. however, there is a general ex- travagance on the part of the Amerf- "a n n 10 al SlDnlipS which can be modified by a closer in- spections of the commodities purchased and the particular need. Orders for food are sometimes given by telephone, or even with less attention, and the ex- pense incident to the delivery of goods so purchased should always be considered. The proper preparation and cooking of the cheaper cuts or "A per cent of the beeD is being given considerable atten- ton by domestic science authorities. With a view to increasing the use Of the cheap CT cuts, which are just as nutritious as the rib and loin cuts, thereby effectlng a saving in the cost of living. This work is commendable, and should be con tinued."
 A pageant in Chicago next May in eel ebra tion of the hftieth anniversary of the memorable nomination of Abraham Lin- coin for the presidency in 1860, is pro- posed by professlonal ana business ineH of this city One week of festivities during May is outlined with a pro- grame including parades, great ball which President Taft is to be invited to attend, grand carnival of sports, aero plane races and a reproduction Of the convention wrich nominated Lincoln Tn the famous republican "wigwam, wnich 1t is proposed to rebuild. The historic "wigwam' was an immense wooden struc- ture with capacity of 10000 people; It is estimated that at least half that num- Der were assembled there when the con vention opened May 16. At that time Chi cago was city of but 10000 and was taxed to entertain the 5000 to D,Ooo who attended the convention. Though hastily built, the "wigwam" was remembered Tor its splendid arrangements and line acots- tic qualities It was the first convention hall to be equipped with the telegraph for sending out directly oyer the country detailed reports Of the proceedings.