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The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
COTTON MARKET.

New fort. Aug. $. - Purchasing BY Wall
Street and local interests encouraged by strength
in securities and unfavorabe crop accounts.
caused further gains In cotton todsy following
reorssions in the first part Of the season. Local
shorts covered on the rise and trading showed
more activity, bat generally commission house
business remained small Many operators con-
tinued To mark time and to even up oommit-
Dents for over the Labor Day adjournment
and pending cleaner line on the report Of the
Federal Department Of Agriculture. which will
be issued at Il an neIt Tuesday.
Spot here was quiet at advanco Of 10
points al 2G there were no sales Spot At
New Orleans was steady with middling Is points
higher at Sic. the sales were 2,Eo bales.
Todsy's port reoripts totaled I, rs bales while
exports amounted TO $40 bales.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

bus haInp. aso3o; do. per "a basket, l. ia
La Bets pez bunch. 2ASc Csha~ee. native.
per 100, 3.5aso. Carrots, per bunch 2z2c
osery, Srv Yort. washed. per b1nch, six7sc
psT doa. ls&2ac. O1cIrnh.r., t.-r t~-s-4 sfsssr
Esgpants. Norfoik. per beuy crate, 3ees3.5j
DO. native. peT bssket, TsssAe- Lettuce. Ne~
York. frncs, pcr boz or b~s7et, l.5al 50; poor
and leaty, Socal.u; do. native. I-r bus, I~sec
100 ft-L 3oz3s; DO, vhiIe. SOp23 % Peups-s
native, TS-r 4S tastet, aa=5c SquAsh, native
per 80 basket 3a2Sc- Tomatoes. native, as Ia
guilty. paT basket, sasc; do. pscftng sincsJ.
rer bus.. LioAlS- Tumips. native, peg basket
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

Inc Nhoesales market prices yesterday rans-d
about follows:
biGS-strictly fresh. 50.
CHEEzSE-FSrtory. phole-rilk. ,4,s5
BUrTER-st.ndard creamery. 7osso
LIVE IOULTRH-Old roosters, NH, old
hens psr ID. large, 3aS4 small, e; sprinr ehjcE.
ems. No quality. TOT ID, -: Iexhorr,s. rrr m
S,a-'a: turkeys, Ter ID. 5SasO; old ducks' rrr 10
2i sTrirg ducks, Fat and large, %
DRESSED POULTRY-Chicktn.- mil. f.d ,,,-
ID. Gah6, wholesale: corn fed, nrr N ts,5n,
roosters. per H. SaB
LIVE SToCK-calyes lsac1; lambs, IG; sheen
GREEN FRulTS-ApTIcs. ger b5I, new, sop.
~ tas Aal5C; California lemons. per box. $50
aC5S; piDeaDples, Per crate, ses7 %; California
oranges, 5.0ss5oi Peaches, I5GSa0 DIT cr,t,:
Frages, per crate, ConcurdS, LGja3ee; do Na-y-
and. 25oaS50; do, Delaware, a5o-s. %; capts.
lOuD=s. po- crate, lsA3.O1
FEGETABLES-Nev rota,ces, y. Ill a75.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

n. z1 and zB per hashd: $50 bushels. No
5, rcd winter. gariickr. 21&; 80 bushels sam
pae erade. winter. sariicky, 2oe bushel.
CORN-Quoted at: White. loooal0s; yellow,
loloslo5 psr barrel fr carloads; track yellow,
No. OF better. fT domestic delivery. ct 40
per bsishel; sales, small bag lots q white. de-
lirered, at 200 PER bushcI; 32 bushels yellow
mixed. al wharf. At 10.
hay - No. timothy, ayoossoo; standard
timothy, 6oo.:S.5o No. : timothy. 4ocz35 90
No. timothy. ao.oh5.p; No / light clover,
mixed. i. 50aA!0; No. 2 light clover. mixed.
&.sOxD.p; No. l clover. mixed, 20 5aS5.oo; No.
2 clover. mixed, 30 oOaSLo; No. ! clover, 800
No . clover go.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
Financial NeUs--Stock Market Prices
WILSON STAND
RAISES STOCKS
Market Ascends as Presi-
dent Calls Halt on
Wage Demands.
BY BROADAN WALL.

New York. Aug. 26-Wan Street was
much pleased today with President
Wilson's statement on the labor ques-
ton 1t seemed to prove that the
government has taken a definite stand
and from now on will listen to moth
Ing but an increase OF industrial ac-
tivity. The stock market responded
briskly to this point of view, and
gains Of as much as points were
recorded in active issues. In the final
trading profit-taking shaded these
prices somewhat. but there were still
large net gains at the close of the
day.
In a few departments the market
vas buOyaut. particularly in Cruc BILE
T. :. Rubber. Burns Brothers, Bald
'1 md sugar shares. United States
Steel was strong throughout the So s-
-.'u. being 9r on" time > points
s~,r. S-oriinC vas weak again.
Money rates were not high.
F"turn 81 Samuel Gompers from
Europe was looked upon as very
i'lUOrtIut market fr9 ture. Wall
street believes that Mr.. Gompers will
advise conservative action on the
part Of labor men.
Rail stock Worth Buying.
Inc action OF President wilson
makes it again possible to discuss
the position of the railroad stocks
In this column they have been dis
credited for more than a year. both
as investments and as speculative
purchase They CannO. be cOnsil-
6r"d Investments. but Il is possible
'-.' 'Ne. hove now been put in 20
sitioH to be considered worthy OF pur-
causing from ra- speculative point
Of view.
They are very low in figures and,
,'1d-tng from the valuation placed on
Rock Island. they are selling far
under their real worth. Any turn in
the railroad situation must be favor
able from now on if for no other
reason than trat it seems impossi-
HE for them to be put in worse
plight than they arc.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

New YoCF. Aug. 96-Tcdsys closing nate, q
exchange on principal foreign markets were;
Sterling demand. eIss cables. 491A
Bankers 80 days. AIS: % DAYS, 4Hit
France. checks, 500; cables, 6T
Be.giUm, cheeks s43 cables, sH.
Germany. checks, 40; cables. As
Austria. checks, zoo; cables, 2o5; Holland,
checks Gas; cables, ST.
Italy. checks, 959; cables s1.
swiss checks, SO: cables 5sS
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
Seek to Hold Su,nf.

IhiIaCeIphla- Aug "a src0HI
warrant. designed 20 prevent e.
wood II. Strang. paying teller OF tn,
GefUnct North Penn Bank. from So
curing $4,000 bail, today W.
lodged with the authorities at NOV
amensinE prison. where Strang /
detained. -Four chErges-embezzl
ment. falsinCatIon Of records. lar
Ceny and conspira cv-arc contain,st
in the second warrant.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York. Aug. S.-BUTTER-MEket frmer.
Salted and unsslted fresh creamery crtrss. 65Ns
e; do frsts s21Asss; do, higher than extras, 5S1
a6o; State dairy tJ-hs. 4ss56
CHEESE-Market quiet. State whole milk
specials. 5Itsa; do. fancy, zH4a2p; Cd, lower
grades. D.2sh; Wisconsin whole milk, fancy
young Americas. Sia34A STATE skins specis's, z
az; do. choice ls.n; do. fair TO good, ltaH; do.
lower grades, 1al3
EGGS-iMartet fair demand: nearpy white
fancy 6ss7o; do, brown, Bsss; ertrs, 54asS; hrstS
fac
New Yorx. Aun B-Range OF cotton.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
RUSSIANS DECORATE
TWO AMERICANS

New York. Aug. B.-For braver-7
under Bolshevik fire while doing food
relief work among the Russian sol
diers in the villages behind the fines
two Americans, Capt John c. Mi
Ter. OF Mazevil'e, Pa. and Mai. Roy
r Poverie, Of Atlanta Ca. hav,
heen decorated with the order Of
s.. Anne bv the Russians.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

rooStr-s. DRY picked, &c; h-oilsrs. Jzsey. cbol-s
ssssec: oaber nearly. SAT-: We-fc-r. IzLs
wiring doci1. Dsarbg. 33c: fancy duckiing. -
&c squsbs. dos-n. white. weighing II % i2,lh-
doz.. SS.59ls. y; 70 10 rs. d0z-. S.Shasz5:
Jts doz.. s6cclSs5: rsL doa-. $. 5ozs- =: e-ss
NsL doz-. s. -soa2 q; dart S-s0a2 q snail ars
No. :. BczS2W.
Reueipts toasy-FouT, J. 6lyoG Ia. IN sa-s
wheat, I7s.SaJ bushels: oorn, y - b.rslels: cats
g gi t1sbels
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
MONEY MARKET

new fork. Arg. 8-Money On call On IN,
ancE eIchaGgs rtei at per cent Losu-
Ha0e on all industrial collateral were sos
It Iuhe u1ooey ~rttnued quiet with = rnnde-ate
Ne''aunle T9Tcr vas not plentiful Fir,
and o'1eiaf TFT cent vas the minimum ri.
ard tho demand was lirht- an '~'e
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
COTTON RANGE.
LIVESTOCK MARKETS.

Pitsbarsh. Aug 26-HoGS-Eeoripts. 2.sc
steady; heaTiss. q. .Ga22-5; h.arI Yorters.
q 75z23oo; light YoSSe-B, e.coa2 50 iiss, q Soa
2. o.
SHEEP AND I4AMBS-Recsipts, 20; STEADY {;
top sheep. ne; top lamhs. 800.
CALvES-Reoeipts. IN; steady; tor. 2.5o
Fast Buffalo. " Y. Aug. 3-CATTTB-
Rcoripts, 6do; easScr
CALVES-Rcopipts go; 81 lower, sSas3U
FOGS-ReceiptA $40: pigs. lOAl.5 lower
others 4oa5oc lower: heavy, % Ga22 S; rriIed,
q. 5a22 50; Workers, % sa22 90; pigs. 2l7sa
s7n; ruughs, lsooals5c; stags, I2nzl6D; ;
Cansdas - Ga22 %
SHEEP AND LIaNfBS-Rrceips sfU;
lambs sc lower; laInts, eocaloS; few le@
yearlings, sOoal2oo; wethcrs 10 DnIoD; ewes
5ooae 80. mixed sheep. e5Oal0o
Cincinnati Aug es.-HOGs-Receips, Sap
steady: packers and butchers, 2 IS; common
TO chnica. Is 3GNl7. IS.
CATTLE Receipts. so; steady.
CALVES-Stezdy, sooa2l 20
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Reoripts 3m:
steady, lambs SOW 7.0oalS5o
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool Aug. 8.-spots openni duh today
with prices steady. Sales amounted to 3.oD
balcs- Recripts totaled q 90 bales including
2s.7O American. Futures opened quiet
American middling. fair, .lg; good mid
ding. 0si; full msidIing, 2oH: middling.
lali; low middling. l7.ee; good orainary, 1854
ordinary, 1851.
Futures closed quiet and strong. Tie market
rjosfd srrsdy and S,-n
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

per hs; New York ceery, soaxs % per CRATE:
celery per doz soaI %; Rom.ine lsttuce, ioBl 8;
squssh, per crate. Loo; spring onions 2soa3.p per
100 sunches; onions, pr bss, 2ooa2 80; tomatoes.
learby. Loosl.b per crate; sweet potatoes. 6ooa
$50 per Dbl; yams. per bbl, 5ooaSO; celery. per
bunch, Ha15; cantAloups, per crate, LOGO.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
N. Y. BANK CLEARINCS
WASHINGTON PRODUCE

day wero s7S 20 s5 "'i0 !"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
Washington Stock Exchange.

SNLEsS
Potomac Electric cons IS, Sl.co At 81.
AueTiSa Security and Trust. ? at 20.
AFTER CALL
CapitA Traction, 10 at So
PTBIIC FILTHY ROSDS
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
BALTIMORE GRAIN.

Baltimore Nd, Aug. 5.-MEAL-Cor, pr
100 lhs, aa5lO
WHEAT-Sales. snail Tag lots tJv sample.
Isl, i.S5. 80. 200. 2G. 20, as. 2B. ~
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

500: No. > 25Oa3.00; string bezns per b5l. 5 oos
Loo; reppey per crate, l95; okra, per ct, ia
lG'.; radiSlies. Per 100. i0h2Jo; cIcumbers, per
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27

box. 5Hl.D; eggplant. 75aoo0 rer c-ate: corn
nearly, l"T daI l0sS; cshbase. new, 38.io
per tul; beetS, sa5 per bunch; lettuce. Lc5a2 %
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Ooiczso. Aug- 3-Gnin and r-riaous fs-
tIlres here today
The Washington herald., 1919-08-27
CURB MARKET

F's-ri.hsd by sullivan { Co. Igf C strct
nOrthwesf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Organization Pays

Organized as Daviess county, Ky, is oy farmers club in every community, 80N farmers are reached directly by the agricultural extension service, represent ed in the county by the county agent These farmers are those who take an active part in the farm development work of the county, many others being reached by the outside activities of the clubs. For example when the seed corn aampaign was waged last spring, at time when no one knew whether seed Horn would grow or not, for the winter had been severe, 1875 of the 22O0 farmers oi the county were reached, In every patriotic activity of the year the farm clubs have been the means of putting over the top the particular piece of work at hand. When men of agricultural ex- rerience have been in the county it has been possible through the farmers clubs to get the facts these men have had to present to the most of the farmers in the shortest time. Plans for the coming year are extensive and will be developed through the farmers clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Community Building

The formation of community poultry breeding associations is being encour- aged by the bureau of animal. industry of the United States department of Ag- riculture as part of it's effort to as- sist in improving flocks and making poultry raising more attractive. Prom inent among the advantages of com munity interest in better poultry are concentration of effort on one variety, opportunities for collective marketing, economy in buying and selling brecd- ing stock and increased skill in poul- try management Already 48 poultry breeding associations have been form ed In Virginia a Barred Plymouth Rock association has developed CO., operat tive selling plan af a size tha requires a manager to handle the busi- ness.
 Organizations of this kind are not only beneficial to the members. but by stimulating a larger output of high quality poultry products they will ben eft the public as we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16

The Secretary of Agriculture has an nounced that under the authority of the food-control act and subsequent legisia- tion the department of agriculture dur ing the coming season will offer nitrate of soda for sale to farmers for fertilizer use The nitrate will be sold for cash at cost. The price to the farmers will be sS1 a short ton, free on board cars at the loading point or port. In addition, the farmer will have to pay the freight charges to UT loading point and any incl dental expenses that he may himself m cur in connection with the delivery of the nitrate.
 TO USE LAST YEARS PLAN
 The plan rsed in the sale and dlstribu- ton of the itrate will follow in gen eral way last years plan. State direc- tors of extension, county agricultural agents and nitrate committees, composed of local business men, will direct farmers in filing their applications. Application blanks to be used by farmers will be sent to county agents and the members or local committees at an early date un- der the law the nitrate will be sold only for cash, and the farmer will be required to deposit the money covering the cost of the nitrate for which he applies with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
LITTLE SCRATCHES

In most localities the poultry house should face the south, as this insures the greatest amount of sunlight during the winter. Proper ventilation and sum light mean a dry house and healthy birds.
 Mites and lice frequently sap the Vii tality of the fowl and prevent growth or lessen the egg production. A thor ough cleaning of the house, regular ap- plications of disinfectants to the roosts and nests, and frequent dusting of the fowls will control these pests. ,
 Gull out and prepare for market all fowls. old or young, which appear weak slow or dull; fowls with dropping tails rough plumage or croW-Shaped heads all scrubs except those which have lay ing points; all hens which moult early and all males except those strong, Vlgor- ous, and of a pure type desired for breed ing.
 In many parts of the country, especial iy on farms, chicken is probably much cheaper than beef, as only the cost or production needs to be considered. When chickens, and for that matter, any poui try. can be raised with little labor and can find most of their food or use up otherwise useless table refuse, skim milk. etc. they ought to be a very economlca. and agreeable substitute for pork ana beef and to be used liberaily.
 The rapid increase in the amount or poultry raised for the table in this coun- try is strong proof that it is becoming more and more popular, and although Il may not deserve its popularity on the grounds of strict economy. 1t certainly does earn it by it's attractive flavor, easy digestibility, and the pleasant variety it gives to our meat list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Seed Potato Situation

The time is fast approaching when the farmer will be planting his seed Irish potatoes, which from experience. we know the best results are obtained from Aroostook county, Maine, Tri- umph and Cobbler specially raised and selected potatoes for seed stock. After inquiry among the jobbers it is found there has been quite a quantity or western stock sold in the Birmingham market. but the only genuine seed po- tatoes from Maine which have been lo- cated hos been provided by the E. Roden Grocery Co.,, of Birmingham, Ala, who have complete stock of the genuine Aroostook county Triumph and Cobblers in stock and are pre- pared to take care of their customers orders.
 See if your dealer has purchased the genuine Aroostook county seed pota- toea-Adv. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Live Stock Auctions Pay

Live stock auction sales were held last year by the Kern county Cali fornia) farm bureau. This idea was worth $130,000 to some California farm CTS in 1918. When Kern county se- cured the services as county agent of George S. Kreutzer of Australia, he told how the farmers in every com mu@ity in that country on certain days brought their live stock to a central market place, where it was gathered in c"'-oi.d lots of lir.e quality and s3 ! a. auction. The Kern county ta.,,, bu-eau held a sale the Illustration r.tn and afterwald formed an auv- tor sales depar The farm bu- re'u centerS on C-'tc in designate l d"'s brought in their live stock for sale at local railroad stations The county agent notified the packing com ponies of the dates and places of the sales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Poultry Studies

In it's efforts to encourage the broad deN elopment of poultry raising in the United States, the bIreau of animal .n- dustry of the United states departn.ent of agriculture is conducting investiga- tcEs to establish the best methods Of ra2sing many varieties of fowls. The pl es ent scope of the W ,r.s includes not oniy the feeding, breeding, and care of ordinary poultry, but also the raising oi He ons, sluabS. sulnas, turkeys, and n,'ny other bir.s, iGeluding ostriches. The flesh of squads, turkeys, guineas, g. csc and ducks Takes pleasing Va r.tt- in the diet. ahG with wild fowls no" becoming less available, it is m DOT, ant that a susf' ie, number of do
 m,'tic birds be raised to keep the ma. = ke: e tnstantuly supplied The problem now is chiefly one "f farm productlor. vE-6L requires eAre'+ knowledge .T aC'tuate supplies arc to be continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Proper Housing for Hogs

Serious decrease in hog marketings during 1917 has brought forth demand that farmers and pig club members ma terially increase their swine production to meet the needs of our soldiers and our allies for pork and pork products. Proper housing will be an important factor in such increased production, as it will reduce the amount of feed con- sumed and will prevent losses from exposure. especially with the early spring letters. In some sections of the country the farmers build larger and more expensive houses than are neces- sary. but in q great many places too little attention is given to proper houses for swine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
New Publications

The following publications were fs- sued by the United States department of argriculture during the week end ing December 2S, 1918:
 The Beet Sugar Industry in the Unit ed States. Department Bulletin 721.
 Effect of Grazing Upon Western Yel- low Pine Reproduction in Central Idaho. Department Bulletin 73S.
 Farm Practices That Increase Crop Yields in Kentucky and Tennessee. Farmers Bulletin 9S1.
 Farm Practices That Increase Crop Yields in the Gulf Coast Regions. Farmers Bulletin 9S6.
 Laws Relating to Fur-Bearing Ani- mals, 1918. Farmers Bulletin 1922.
 Varieties of the Satsuma Orange Group in the the United States. Bu- reau of Plant Industry H. & P Circu- lar 1.
 The Work of the Belle Fourche Rec lamation Project Experiment Farm in 1917. Bureau of Plant Industry w. I. A. Circular 24.
 Copies of these publications may be obtained on application to the division of publications, United States depart ment of agriculture, Washington, D. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Acid Phosphate

While local dealers were forced 10 buy mixed goods, IF cars of straight acid phosphate were obtained by the Williams county (Ohio) Farm bureau for it's members. When it became ap- parent that farmers in many parts of the county were, unable to get acid phosphate from their local dealers. the farm bureau investigated and learned that the fertilizer could be obtained in straight cars. A buying commit tee was appe.<>>>SlA and the work was carried cdt 30 successfully that the farm burs&u has been requested to or.er cars for use this coming spring. The farmers saved $500 by buying through the farm bureau and 80 new members were obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Around the Farm
Poor sires are as bad as poor crop

Poor sires are as bad as poor crops.
 Wife savers are always in order in farm homes
 Milk is the cheapest and best food for children.
 The livestock farmer is the best wheat farmer.
 Lack of feed is one of our worst an- Ilual diseases.
 If money talks, liberty Bond sings the Star Spangled Banner"
 Good farming has been defined as using the land without abusing it." the war will be the livestock sections.
 Harvesting crops with livestock is farmers.
 Best management is shown by the farmer who is producing rather than buying feed and who is depending largely on roughage.
 Tenancy of farm land is not all bad, foi 1t is by first rening land that many men get to ownership. In the 30 years up to 1910, there was an increase of fro mbaout 100000 to over 6,S60, 00o in the number of farms in the United states. The number operated by ten ants increased from 1.025,000 to 2,S55,- 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16

That boys club work is destined to be- come one of the leading factors in the agricultural development of Morgan county is clearly seen by what has been accomplished this year. It cannot be said that this is the leading county in the state in this work, but it is easily in the class with the leaders.
 In history Morgan county club work dates back to soon after it was intro duced into Alabama in 1909. At first and for few following years it was con- ducted on small scale and the boys received only a smSll amount of super vision and assistance. Like any other good movement it had to find it's place and become established. This it had begun to do when J. T. High went there as county farm agent late in 1915. MT. High was a firm believer in club work because he could see and appreciate it's many benefits to the farm boy and not withstanding the fact that he was in the county less than two years he added a valuable chapter to club work.
 HIGH'S GOOD WORK
 When Mir High left Morgan county in the spring of 1917 he could not fully ap- preciate the fruits of his lahors. He had sown the seed but the harvest was not visible. Fortunately. however, he was succeeded by an able man who is strong friend and supporter of the work because he is familiar with its results. This successor is MT. Ernest Carnes, who is still on the job.
 MT Carnes found the work in good shape but ready for another step for ward. The boys had started out with corn alone and had already learned that in order to retain soil fertility they must have live stock to eat their corn.
 By doing this they would receive 8 double profit Therefore their attention was turned to most logical and easily grown live stock-hogs. They had learned to raise grade hogs but very few if any of them had tried pure-bred or registered. Going in after the 1917 work had been started MT. Carnes continued along the grade line until time to make plans for 1918 when he started pure-bred or reg istered move because the boys were ready for it. Not only registered but high-grade registered were urged. The result was that most of the boys in the eight active organized corn and pig clubs had registered pigs.
 PUREBRED MOVE
 The pure-bred move has already estab- 1:shed it's worth. Last week six local pig club contests or shows were held. Each boys record book was examined, his pig judged and the winner determined Both pure-bred and grade pigs were ex- hibited in each of the six contests and in every case pure-breds were winners They looked better and were better be cause they had made greater gains at smaller costs. Some of them would at tract attention at any of our state fairs.