Arizona republican., 1917-04-20
The Farmers Many New Friends

The farmer, who has been growing in importance in country the last fifteen is suddenly looming larger than ever. The nation, not only the government but the people of the nation are looking to him for salvaton-to him and the navy and the army They taking deep vital interest in his ll-being in volume of his crops. All want to see the farmer prosperous. All anxious to help the farmer along
 We are printing this morning a communication from reader a student and gentleman interested in the agricultural industry He points definite way in which with money aid the farmer and increase production which the country so much needs and needs quickly.
 According to the Wall Street Journal the same taking elsewhere, even in the soil where money found in greater volume. Says the Journal
 The average farmers greatest need is financial. and Wall street expects to raise large patriotic this purpose, be loaned personal notes at low rate This is the first need and financial strength of state should be mobi ized purpose Banks and bankers, assist ed by boards of trade and chambers of commerce in their communities could do patriotic service than form financial committees to assure proper financing the agricultural needs of their com munites."
 A summary Of the crop report yesterday morning indicates a shortage less serious in all parts of the country, from various In some local- ties there insufficient acreage In nearly all climatic conditions have been unfayorable. In some the labor supply is inadequate and suppose that is draw back in every agricultural. region.
 Immediate steps should be taken to put the farmer and labor in communication. More than must labor saving machinery be purchased and utilized. Wherever a machine can be used that will take the place of men should be used and dlers in the cities should be induced spend a season in
 
 between the ages of 15 and 1s who would be of ma erial assistance. States, counties and municipalities could well afford make the scientific knowl- edge of thousands of young graduates of agricul tural colleges to instruct advise and help the farmers of selected districts Banks forming financial mittees might find this plan good their loans
 Seed and fertilizer are of immense importance When fertilizer high it great temptation to plant without sufficient amount, yet experience shows that this like expecting a horse to work all season without being properly fed Proper fertilization larger yields. So too does good seed You gather grapes from thorns nor figs from missiles; neither you raise good crops fronl seed Prevention of disease also can guarded against by dipping some, like potatoes corn and oats in special solution before planting. Agricul- tural experts necessary teach these things to the farmers.
 What shall plant and raise is of importance Obviously, the most substantial food crops locality is fitted for indicated Potatoes and should first, with plentiful supply of corn, and barley and winter vegetables. The meat supply can also be increased by raising pigs and poultry more quickly than in any other way.
 By proper of brains. brawn and energy we can hoe our own way to victory