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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

Secretary American Farm Federation
Bureau.
cial in Charles r. Gunnels. He sery-
ed the organization for some time
as treasurer and chief Of the organi-
zation department, However. the
body has expanded so rapidly it was
found necessary to permit Gunnels
TO devote his time 10 directing the
campaign TO increase the member
ship Of the federation. He is at
work on organization projects and
says he will announce a definite pro-
gram by Jan. /.
To Strengthen Body.
Commenting on the plan to double
the membership, Gunnels said:
In addition 10 organizing new
territory we propose 10 strengthen
the existing organization in every
way. We shall establish new con-
tracts and renew old ones We shall
strive constantly TO obtain closer CO.
operation OF the agricultural colleges
and other organizations.
The object of the farm bureaus
organization policy will be TO en-
phasize in every way the local pro-
gram OF work The American Farm
Bureau Federation is builded from
the ground up; it is on a firm foun-
dation. The county farm bureau is
the most important. 1t Will be the
purpose Of this organization TO
strengthen in every possible way the
state farm bureau declarations be-
cause the strength Of the national
body is completely dependent upon
the power and usefulness of the state
units
The time is here for every mem
Der of the greater farm movement
20 re-concentrate himself to the
cause. When this is done there Will
be no question about a doubled mem
bership during the next year"
Future Outlook Promising.
One of the most important and eff
fective branches of the American
Farm Bureau Federation is the de
partment Of information The work
OF giving wide publicity and informa-
ton concerning organization activi-
ties is in charge of Samuel r. Guard
He is training newspaper men. His
extensive experience on the leading
daily publications and magazines OF
the country peculiarly qualify him
FOR the far reaching and responsible
work he is directing Harold r
KILLER, is assistant director OF this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
CASS COUNTY JOINS
MOVE TO ERADICATE
TUBERCULAR CATTLE
County A gent Inaugurates
Work in Interest of Tu-
berculin Test.

The executive committee or the
Cas- County Farm Bureau at the
regular monthly meeting this week
passed a resolution directing the
county agent secure full infoma-
ton Of the plans and details - the,
United States livestock tuberUular
eradication work which is carried on Il
in cooperation with the state de-
partment Of animal industry. also
20 map out an educational campaign
for the county.
Agricultural Agent f. l. Kunze.
who Will direct the campaign,
speaking OF its value 90 both cattle
owners and the public said
Farm Bureau officers know that
this is one OF the greatest economic
problems today and IL not 90 be
overlooked.
There are many other economic
problems which are important but
the health Of the people is Of funda-
mental importance
tuberculosis in cattle and swine
is costing the farmers Of the T.. X.
A. at least $4O,0Oo.ooO a year. ac-
coTding 20 the United states Blu
reau OF animal industry. II Is o~e OF
those involuntary taxes which far
mers pay each year besides his vol
untary taxes on his farms. How
ever, by the use Of a few dollars 81
voluntary tax this high involuntary
tax Of tuberculosis can be eiim-
mated from his farm. thereby re-
ducing the total tax considera biy.
'Cass county has quite a number
on the United States tubSrcuiar
tree accredited herd list with many
farmers filing applications.
Here is an opportunity 20 get 40
the very root Of the matter Stamp
out tuberculosis in our cattle. swine
and poultry before our people eat
the infected products and we can
save thousands of dollars and in
crease human happiness among our
people a million times"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
Real "Dirt" Farmers Direct Work
OfAn,erican Farm Federation Body
To Gain Agricultural Recognition

connection with the Ames institution
20 take charge Of the county agent
organization activities AS a direct
result OF his efforts Iowa was tho first
state 20 have a farm bureau vita
county agent in every one OF its go
counties. Following his selection as
secretary OF the Iowa state Farm
Bureau Federation. which he served
for two years. when the American
Farm Bureau Federation was organ
lied in 1920. COverdale was tie
unanimous choice as secre y 20 the
new body. His ability @ organize
and execute has been EN- Dyed 10
splendid advantage in expanding the
usefulness Of the national federation.
II requires a big and resourceful
man 20 organize along national lines
any movement The task not only
requires executive ability. but tact,
ingenuity and a comprehensive IN
dcrstanding OF human nature. but II
results are 70 be accepted as a critic
rion IL Is certain the American Farm
Bureau Federation has such an Off
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
Organization Director.

department. He is one Of the best
known newspapermen in the middle
west. he not only knows news but
can write with regard 10 local or
general use as the situation may re-
quire
Altogether q visit 10 the Chicago
officers OF the American Farm Blu
reau Federation is refreshing. There
is no sign OF depression as 10 the
future. but on the other hand every
indication of restlessness to begin
the new year with renewed vigor and
confidence that the farmers of the
country and incidentally the entire
nation, IS entering upon an era Of
stabilized prosperity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
CHICAGo GRAIN RANGE.
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

~ 600. market 1Od zoe lower. Ton S7.30 :
bulk SGGjG7 heavy weight S6.70N6.N0 ,
medium weight S675d6. light weight
So Sja 30. light lights S710N 80. heavy
packing sows S5.J0d6 90; packing sows
rough 81 2JG 80; pigs S710T73J.
SHEEP Receipts 1900: market steady
20 pc lower. Lambs S925d 1850. Gull
and common S725N9; yearling wethers
S1Ng: ewes $685.; Gull 20 common ewes
81 -O12.75.
CATTLE-Receipts 1000: market duh
and lower Choice prime $ Goa Il. me-
dunn good S6JOd95O; common Sj.JoH
$50. god and choice SS15Hl1 common
medium S535d SO. butcher cattle and
heifers S3.J0M $50 cows S3.25d64O; bulls
So G0d615: Gamers and cutters $1,000
els; Gamer steers S2.73M3.75; veal calves
S7Jd II. feeder steers SjN7. stOcker
steers S4.2j66GO; stock cows and heifers
500
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
LIBERTY BONDS

Three and one-half per cent. 9492;
second four per cent, $3.50; first four
and one-fourth per cent 9726; sec
ond four and One-fourth per cent,
1892; third four and one-fourth per
cent. 979O: fourth four and one
fourth per cent $3.50; Fourth three
and three fourth per cent 1907;
four and three-fourth per cent.
1CO.02.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

PITTSBT re. Dee Is - Receipts -
head market slow. Choice SS.J0m9 :
prime SS0S.50; good ST.JOMS; tidy butch
erS S7.25d 10. fair S6N7 common S4-7j
N51j; common 10 good fat bulls $500
90; common 20 good fat cows S2N5-JO /,
heiferS S425G $50. fresh cows and
Springers S.,jHgO. veal calves $3.50 4;
heavy and thin calves Sjj0NS $50.
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Receipts 300
head market zoe lower. Good S4N4jO:
good mixed S3jOG4. fair mixed S16L7j;
cUlls and common 75cMl.
HOGS Receipts 1000 head market
steady and l0c lower. Prime heavy hogs
81 .JD6I 20. mediums SS.G0M 5. 60. heavy
Workers $SGjM $50; light Workers SS.6jM
So; pigs S5.jOM6: roughs S3.JOM4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

CHICAGO Dec. 16-BUTTER - Re
ceipts $500 tubs. Creamery extra 43lac .
hrsts $40 Ale: packing stock 23d 25c.
EGGS-Receipts $3.50 cases. Miscellan-
eOus 43d &c. ordinary hrsts 4Od42c ;
frsts asa 46c. checks 2Sd30; dirties BOA
sc
CHEESE Twins new 20d21c; Daisies
20iz H21c. Young Americas 2lAc; Long
horns 21n DC.
LIVE OULTRY-Turkeys Csc chick
Ems 16c, springs 21c; ROSTERS lJ15ci :
geese zoe. ducks 25c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
Muck Farmers to Talk Soil
Problems at Meeting Today

me muck tanners meetlng az
Dowagiac today viii be held in the
Maccabee hall. The meeting was
previously scheduled 10 be held at
the WOOdman hall but owing 10 the
work OF remodeling that place the
change was made.
Il Is hoped that farmers and those
interested will tell their neighbors
and come early. as the meeting Il
expected 10 start about $40. County
Agent kunze said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK.

EAST BUFFALO, Dec rs. Receipts
700: market slow. shipping steers SSM9 t:
butcher grades S7GS. cows SPA 80.
CALVES Receipts 1900; market active.
Gull 90 choice SJM13
SHEE PAND LAMBS-Receipts 10000 F..
marke slow Choice lambs S11H11.j0;
Gull 10 fair S7G10.45; yearlings S7m9jO;
sheep S2MG:O.
HOGS-Receipts 5000; market light and
active 25M SOC lower Workers SNd IS. - +;
pigs SS.J0HS.75: mixed S72jM17j, heavy
$S.2j; roughs $5.JOdG; stays S425@J
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

Bureau 100 per JAMES HINES.
cent. according 90 officials OF the or
eanization. Approximately 1900, 900
farmers and other persons in full
sympathy with the movement are
now Identified with the body.
There Ia an air OF optimism and
perfect confidence about the Chicago
headquarters OF the federation. that
the task OF doubling its membership
during the next year viii be accom-
plished The basis for this assur-
ance executives declare, was first
and foremost. there IS the absolute
economic necessity for farmers TO get
together. They must be organized
10 carry the cooperative marketing
plan 70 success. They must be or
ganized 10 obtain social justice and
obtain what is properly due them in
legislation. transportation credit and
even education. They must be or
ganized 20 convince the other two
thirds that agriculture is the nations
basic industry and entitled 10 the
consideration and dignity attaching
10 the fundamental occupation"
The campaign TO enlist increased
numerical strength vill be nation
wide Each state will be thoroughly
organized and sub-divided into coun-
ties. Through the active co-opera-
tiOn OF county farm agents the edu-
cational and beneficial activities of
the federation Will be carried into
every township. In brief. il is de-
termined that the people OF the ma
tion shall be informed of tine vital
relation agriculture is TO their very
existence
All Dirt" Farmers.
Unusual as il may appear in all
great movements the active and di-
recting heads of the national fedora
tion are not "dreamers" or swivel
chair idealists and theorists They
are the complete antithesis of the
types indiCated-in that they are ac-
tual dirt farmers" who have fol-
lowed the pillow and studied the great
constructive needs necessary to bring
about a radical and improved condi-
tion for the producers of the worlds
annual creative wealth
James r. Howard, president of the
American Farm Bureau Federation,
IS a native Of Iowa. and was brought
up on a farm. He is the owner OF a
4S6-acre tract in Marshall cOunt~ OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec 1G-HOGS-Re-
ceipts HOO market 2jM35c lower. Best
heavies 81; medium mixed S715N 7-25 !;
common choice S740d go; bulk of sales
S7M735
soc lower.
SHEEP Receipts 200; market steady.
Ton S1dS3.
CALVES Receipts 500: market weak
20 soc lower. Top S11.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
CvuICACO GRAIN REVIFw

CHICAGO, Dec 16.-Graln prices fluc
tuated fractiOnally and irregularly on the
Chicago board OF trade today The Kan
sas state crop report was more optimistic
than the government report causing a
bearish tone In wheat trading There
WIS considerable buying by commission
houses however Receipts continued
small except in the northwest where
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

ton Bureau.
that state Great crops of corn are
grown on the Howard farm Every
year Jim Howard raises and feeds
from 200 TO 800 spring pigs. In ad-
dltion he feeds cattle. and markets
from two 10 six car loads of fat
steers each year. While his time
is well occupied with the multiplicity
of duties in the management of the
national federation which he heads.
ne does not neglect his farming in
terest.
Completing a high school course.
he attended Grinneu and Penn col.
leges in Iowa Later he finished his
education at the University of Chi
cagO. taking the degree OF bachelor
of philosophy subsequently he
taught scaool and served for a time
~ bank cashier His success in
building up his farm attracted the
attention OF the Iowa state college
authorities and he planned and built
the huge barn which the Iowa ex-
tension department calls the best
ceneral purpose structure in that
state
Man OF Wide Vision.
Howard $ vision extended far be-
loud his own fence rows. He was
aHe OF the organizers OF the Clemens
Cooperative Company He led in
the movement which brought TO his
community Iowa's first consolidated
school when the Iowa state Farm
Bureau was organized he was elect
cd its first president and with the
organization of the American Farm
Bureau Federation be was unani-
mousIy elected its first president.
IFS executive ability in administer
ing the functions Of the body In the
interest OF every farmer in the coun-
try has given him a national reputa-
zion as q man who knows how 10 do
thinRs."
John W CoverdaIe. secretary OF
the federation. IS also "A native OF the
Hawkeye state. where he was born
81 years ago. He attended the coun-
try schools and graduated from the
high school He took special
course OF training at Iowa State Col
lege OF Agriculture, where he spent
nearly three years. Coverdale was
one OF the live stock judges at the
worlds fair 81. Louis 1904 He was
a successful farmer for several years
and entered the service Of the United
States department OF agriculture 10
assist the state agricultural college
IN The organization of county agent
work
Is 1--we stock Authority
Coverdale Is an Acknowledged au-
thority on live stock. and is a breed
er OF Aberdeen Angus cattle. Poland
China hogs. Shropshire sheep. pure
bred chickens His products have
repeatedly won first honCrs at county
and interstate exhibitions In No
vember, 1872. COverdale severed his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
hey were fairly large Provisions we're

they were fairly large. Provisions were
irregular.
December wheat opened OF a,c at
SLO7'- and closed up &c; May opened off
&c at 1.12% and closed up he. July op-
ened unchanged at S1.O3ls and was OF
aSc at the close
December corn opened off &c at 46i2c
and closed up &c; May opened mp lic
at 53Ac and closed of l4c; July opened
up &c at j48ic and closed of ] &C.
December oats opened unchanged az
32L G and closed up Il May opened mp
nc at 375sc and closed up &c. July OPP
ened unchanged at 3S14c and closed up
1.c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

WHEAT-No. hard 10.
CORN-No. I yellow 4Sc; No. 1 mixed
f7lac; No. . white Az.
OATS-No. white 33H 35L
BARLEN-46d4 5c.
RYE-No. ,, S5iac
TIMOTHY-S5d610
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
Executives Know Needs of In
dustry-Plan to Double
Membership.

u bile opinion
viii be nodded
agricultural pro 81
Eams viii be out
Ilaed. farm policies
Will be determined
and organized az
rculture viii re-
caive "a new impet-
us a new faith
during the cam
paIgr 20 increase
the membership OF
the Am erica u
Farm Federation
rr-.-r~rr Tnn nor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17

FOR HIS CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Regular 81 carton cigarets. SIs5.
EngeIs 53S-tE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-17
Stock Market Selling
Prices At The Close

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-Last quo
tations on the stock exchange at
1850 %. m. today. we're
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
British Youth Is
Victim of Swamps
Paryguayan Chaco

Buenos Aires, Oct. 26.-It is fear
ed that Audley Heron Costing, II
year old son of Cecil Costing, British
Charge d'Affaires to the Czechoslo.
yak Republic in 1918, is dead in the
wilderness of the Paraguayan Chaco,
The boy left Buenos Aires in An
gust for a hunting expedition into
the Chaco with some friends. One
morning, before breakfast, he pick
ed up his rife and said that he was
gong on short walk for game
When he failed to return, the Indian
guides with the party followed his
trail for miles into the densest part
OF the Chaco but neither thew. nor
any of the expeditions which have
later secured the country, have
found any trace of the boy.
The day was cloudy and, it is be-
lleVed, that, perhaps in pursuit of
game, he lost his bearings. Instead
OF returning into the camp, he plum
ged into an almost trackless coun-
try, devoid of water. At one place,
tree was found which he had evil
IDENTIFY climbed to find out where he
was. Although it is believed that
he is dead, search is being made
for him by the missionaries and In
dams of the region.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27

MAKES LONG BIKE TRIP
Miami, Oct. 26-George McLaugh-
lin, of Atlantic City, N. j., has ar
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
Man yBig Bouts
Between Bulls
in Mex Capital
Try Annotated pr.ss.)

Mexico City, Oct. 26.-The worlds
|test matadores have signed con-
tracts to appear here during the bull
lighting season now in progress.
|Ffty-one Spanish bulls already are
4 in the stockades near Mexico City.
Much interest is attached to the
return of Vicente Segura, the mill
4 Onaire bullfghter," who ten years
. agO was a popular idol. Segura,
who always has been wealthy and
/ took up bullfighting for the pleasure
hi it, has announced that two months
training has made him physically fit
,nd he has been chosen to open the
season.
One of the greatest contests in the
history of bullfighting is expected to
BE staged during the Christmas hol-
days when Rudolfo Gaona, Juan Bel
ronte and Sanchez Mejias appear
tn the same bill. These fighters are
fsgarded as the topnotchers in the
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
FATHER AGAINST SONS

Miami, Oct. ga father pitted
against his two sons, the father as
the prosecuting attorney and the
sons as counsel for the defense, was
an interesting feature of the trial
here last week in county criminal
court of Jesse Underwood, negro,
charged with assault with intent to
commit manslaughter. W. H. Price
appeared for the state and his sons.
Municipal Judge T. E. Price and
Clinton Price, for the defendant. I'm
derwood was convicted.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
NEWS OF THE STATE,
By Associated Press

rived here to spend the winter and
because of the high cost of riding
on the railroads made the trip on a
bicycle, traversing the 1, 1896 miles
in eighteen days and walking only
twenty-five miles of the way be-
cause of sandy roads. The greatest
distance Travelled by the cyclist in one
day was the 116 miles between Jack
sonville and Daytona.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
FLORIDA'S CAPLE CONNECTION

Key West, Oct. 26.-The coming of
the telegraph to Key West incident
TO tn construction of the efrst cable
between the United States and Gu
ba, was outlined by John W. Adkins,
in a recent address before the local
Rotary Club
The first cable was laid in 1867, Mr..
Adkins said, between Key West and
Havana, a distance of 1875 nautical
miles. Key West was connected with
the mainland by cable eat Punta
Rassa' An uncertain land wire was
strung through wooded sections of
Lake City, where contact was estab-
lushed with the Western Union.
j. A. Scrymser, a veteran of the
Civil War, first conceived the idea Of
connecting the two countries, Mr..
Adkins related. The work was car
ried out by the International Ocean
Telegraph company. The first two
years of operation of the Havana
Key West cable proved unsatisfac-
tory, according to Mr.. Adkins, and in
1896 second cable was laid. In 1878
a third cable was laid, and another
added in 1898, followed by the fifth
and last cable in 1917. OF the five
cables elaid three are now in use,
Mr.. Adkins told tn eRotarians.
The first message sent on the line,
now in the possession of Mr.. Adkins,
was addressed to General Smith,
president of the International Ocean
company at New York and signed by
W. E. Everett. 1t read:
Thanking all good fortune and
forgetting bad onese, we have just
landed and temporary connection
made. Monday will make all right.
Don't you want to send first message
to Captain General?"
Only four cables were laid between
Key West and Punta Rassa, accord
ing to Mr.. Adkins, and only one of
those cables is in operation today.
In 1898 cable, containing three
conductions, was laid between Key
West and Miami. According to Mr..
Adkins, the population of Miami at
that time was about 800.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
Lumberjacks Back
to Dollar Per and
Ten Hours a Day

Toronto, Oct 26.-Canadian lum-
beriacks have moved back to pre-
war wages with one stride. Lum-
bering concerns in northern Ontario
and Quebec are paying them 81 9
day and their board and report that
they will be able to operate on a lar
ger scale than was considered posi-
bic few months ago, says a dis
patch to the Toronto Globe. Last
wear skilled workmen in the lumber
camps received from $50 to $40 4
month and their board,
The reduced cost of production is
expected to stimulate building OPP
crations which have been halted by
high lumber prices despite housing
shortage throughout the dominion.
For 81 day, the lumberjacks
work 10 hours in the open frequently
with the temperature 10 to 20 de-
grees below zero and they subsiSt
on the pIainest of fares.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27

Amburg circus carries in every de-
partment things new to the show
lot-from motor and electric con-
trivances to its three-ring, two-stage,
two steel arena performances; from
its portable folding grandstands to
its lengthy, impressive and novel
street parade.
The canvas city of the combined
circuses covers eleven acres of ground
There are eleven hundred people,
five hundred and fifty horses and
four hundred animals with the show.
There are nineteen elephants, all of
them performers of merit, while the
famous Van Amburg trained wild
beasts furnish thrills in proper cir
Gus abundance.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
HORRAY, KIDS! BIG CIRCUS
ON ITS WAY TO PALATKA

Advance cars, with their compile
ment of billers, agents, contracting
for supplise and railroad accomoda-
tons; special advertising men en-
gaglng space for banners, and pub
llclty men are passing through the
city blazing the way for the coming
on Monday, October 81, ia PaIatka,
of Howe's Great London Circus and
Van Amburg's Trained Wild Ami
mails, the new big merger of estab-
lished white top organizations.
1t will not be long before the four
all steel trains of the big show
stream into the city and all the IA
miliar activities of the circus will be
with us-and many that are not
familiar, but none the less attractive
for all of that. For the Howe-Van
game and in addition there is intense
professional jealousy which doubt"
less will provide many a thriller for
the spectators.
The Mexico City bullring seats 3d.
900 with accommodations for 5000
more if they care to stand
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-10-27
HOW PALM BEACH BANKS GROW


West Palm Beach, Oct. 26.-Bank
deposits in West Palm Beach have
increased from $319,169.05 on July
l, 1909, to approximately four and
a half millions at present, says a
writer in the West Palm Beach Post
in dealing with the banking prog
ress since Palm Beach county was
organized in 1909. The number of
banks has increased from one to
three and the fourth is building.
The number of banks in the coun-
ty has increased from one in 1909
to nine at present. A building to
quarter the Kelsey City Bank and
Trust company has been completed
at Kelsey City and the bank is ex-
pected to open its doors at an early
date. In addition to three banks
now doing business here, Lake Worth
has three, while Boynton, Delray and
Stuart have one each.
Thes constitutions do not include
the building loan associations and
similar institutions.
MAKES LONG BIKE TRIP
Miami, Oct. 26-George McLaugh-