St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-02-16

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during the past five years; and 81
per cent above that of one year ago.
1t is estimated that the total value
Of farm horses in Louisiana at the
commencement OF the present year
was $l9,251 900.
Mules.
The increased number of ram
mules is due mainly to shipments
coming into the state. Easier and
more abundant money with farmers
enabled many Of them to take adj
vantage of the opportunity to re-
plenish their stocks of these work
animals. The average value of farm
mules per head January /, 1918, was
per cent higher as compared with
the preceding year, and about So
per cent above that of five years
ago.
Cattle.
Mich COWS and "other cattle"
during the past year, show substan-
tial increases in NUMBERS Some
portion of the increases is attribut-
able to heretofore unacknowledged
herds recently brought to light thru
enforced dipping regulations, and
to some fifty thousand or more head,
mostly Herefords and Shorthorns,
coming into the state from the
drought-stricken areas of Texas. An
average mich COW today is worth in
Louisiana about $49. so, whereas one
year ago she was worth $4,000, and
five years ago she could be bought
for about $4,000. "Other cattle"
during the year increased Fl per
cent in the average price per head,
and about So per cent during the
past five years.
Sheep.
Sheep declined in numbers during
the year, but increased in price. 1t
is estimated that about 10000 head
were shipped to other states after
the clip last season, the owners be-
ing induced to part with the animals
by reason Of the high prices offered
for them. Some trouble was ex-
perienced with scabbies in the south
western portion of the State, but the
disease was taken in hand promptly,
and the losses resulting were small.
During the year the health of the
sheep was generally good.
Swine.
Swine showed a slight decrease in
numbers, and a stiff increase in value
per head 1t is reported that chOl-
era afflicted hogs less during the past
year than at any time since 1910,
and the cases were as a rule spO-
radio. In some localities farmers
we're SO enthused over the high
prices offering, that they committed
the error of disposing of their foun-
dation stocks, notwithstanding they
were cautioned not to do so by those
having at heart the future of the
industry in louisiana
According to information received
in Washington, butter is selling in
Berlin at 1925 pound, sugar at Sc
cents a pound, ham and bacon at
S2.11 a pound, and Ivory soap at five
bars for Slip.
The entire wheat crop in France
has been requisitioned by the French
Government.
According to a report by the Am
cream consul at Geneva, Swiss live
stock quotations near the end of
1917 We're: Oxen, each, $3.50; bulls
S17O; cows, $3.50; calves, $3.50;
young pigs, $14; sheep, $14; fat
hogs, per pound, 80 cents.
The Department of Agriculture es-
Inmates that only one-third of the
marketable surplus Of the potato
crop has been moved by January 1,
1918. Last years potato crop was
the largest ever produced in the
United States.
For the unit of women telephone
operators to he sent to France dis
tinctive uniform is being arranged.
Salaries range from $50 to 1926 a
month, with allowance for rations
and quarters Successful applicants
must speak both French and Eng
lish with ease.
There is nothing in the fuel order
Of January II to prevent the opera
ton of automobiles, motor vehicles
of all classes being considered as
coming under the head OF public
utilities In keeping with this rul-
ing garages have been exempted.
Following suggestions made by
farmers wiling to employ high school
boys, the educational authorities of
Illinois have arranged an extensive
farm course, from February to
May /.
Reports from State and local di-