The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-20
BY WILLIAM r. sANeoRN.

by WILLIAM ~ SAN60uNs
An ideal day and an enthusiastic
c-awd, gathering to gladden. the
heart of any farmer holding sale.
greeted U. M. Stewart of Economy, on
Wednesday. The Stewart farm lies
along the town line. the property long
being known as the John Taylor
homestead
Mr.. Stewart announced in the Pal
ladium that he had rented his farm.
which is the truth, of course. But
the renting of the form does not
mean that the owner has been thrown
out homeless upon cold world; he
will remain just where he is and Jesse
Bond. the new tenant, will live in a
house close by.
Judging from all the surroundings.
Mr.. Stewart Is real farmer. He
not only believes in living well and
comfortably himself, but in seeing
that his stock is well housed and
cared for. The commodious, well-ar-
ranged and weather proof barn, and
the tall silo tell their own story,
which any passer-by may read, even
at so miles per hour. And Mr.. Stewart
Is believer of cement as a preventa-
tive of muddy feet, muddy porches
around his own property show that.
May his tribe increase, for there is
a great need.
Stewart Sale Nets $1,000.
Considering the number of live
stock offered, the netting Of $4,000
speaks we'll for the prices obtained.
According TO the sale bills, all four
auctioneers rank as colonies, the same
q n
of Muncie, Conway of Mooreland and
Button OF Knightstown. John Man
ming of Economy, cashier of the sale,
has no title, being just a plain banker.
Ray C. Ballard, clerk of the sale, also
ranks with civilians.
Eight head of horse and thirty-one
head of cattle went under the ham,
mer. There was also twenty-five
brood sows, several with new families
at their sides. Many of these fine
Durocs were registered, and all Of
them pure bloods. it was stated.
But II the live stock offerings were
comparatively limited, the display of
implements was, without exception.
we believe, the largest we have noted
at any sale this season. cleanup
of implements was made before lunch,
and 1t took some time for disposal.
After lunch had been enjoyed the sale
of live stock was held in the large
tent, which had been Uttered with
straw, and roped for an arena. Out
side and back of the ropes was row
of bales OF straw for seats, but most
ly used as standing room to overlook
the crowd which lined the ring.
With reference to implements 1t
may be said that corn planter
brought SIS and big disc 500, both
being in prime condition. These were
bought by Jesse Bond, who also paid
$45 for a culti-packer. When Mr..
Bond bid the high dollar on practically
all the work harness 1t was recalled
that he was to farm the place and
would need 1t, also most likely few
of the horses, which proved to be true
when these were put up. In fact, Mr..
Bond was liberal buyer of everything
that he Judged would come handy.
1t must not be supposed. however,
from what has been said, that every
thing in the implement line went at
about what new machinery would
cost. Still, fair average pr - were
realized and in some cases BEER fig
ures were obtained than has been the
rule at recent farm sales. Spring is
at the door, farm sales nearly over
and the opportunity to buy farm ma
chinery at low prices is rapidly pass
ing, gentlemen, so don't overlook the
few remaining chances.
Nearly twenty tons Of hay. six Of
which were timothy, went at from
$17.75 to S21, the average being at