The New York herald., 1922-04-10

Machine Company, for instance, wires
I'VE are glad to advise. that business is
holding steady in volume--only slightly
less than last year" A nationally known
hardware concern replied: "Our sales for
the first quarter of 1922 were approxi-
mately IS per cent, in dollars. OF the
volume OF business done In the first
quarter of last year" An even more
optimistic reply was received from the
Endicott-Johnson Corporation. makers
OF shoes:
Last year. during the first quarter,
we were running ON short time. This
year. although we have largely increased
factory production, we are running all
plants. new and old, full time. resulting
in an actual increase OF so per cent. more
pairs of shoes made this quarter than
iE the same period last year."
Farm Prosperity Expected.
The reports as to the improved condi-
ton of the farmers came from the Gov
einors of the leading agricultural States
in response to an inquiry sent out by
L. A. Strout. They came from all Sec
t!nns - the country and were sent out
yesterday by the Associated Press. In
making these reports public. Mr.. Strout
expressed the belief that they reflected
accurately widespread condition ex-
tending throughout the farming States
from the Atlantic seaboard 20 the Rocky
Mountains. Some of the Governors not
only asserted that the farming situation
was improved but forecast imminent inn
provement in the industry generally. One
OF the most optimistic of the statements
came from Gov. Harry l.. Davis of Ohio,
who telegraphed
"Our Department of Agriculture has
rr,ade survey OF farm conditions in
Ohio. Glad to advise that agriculturally
Ohio farmers are on the upgrade. I'M
provement in price of farm products and
improved marketing conditions have
given Ohio farmers renewed hope. and
1922 gives every indication of being
more prosperous year than the last.
''Ohio is in as sound condition as any
State in the union. We have turned
the corner and are going forward agri-
culturally, industrially and CONNER
cially''
Extracts from the messages of some
OF the other Governors follow
Gov. McCray of Indiana Conditions
are improved and prospects brighter in
Indiana. On the whole. the outlook is
good for an early return to normalcy."
Gov. Sproul of Pennsylvania: II feel
that all conditions point to better times
for agriculture in Pennsylvania. There
r1ay be some delay due to disturbance
incident to the coal strike. &C., but feel
that much better industrial conditions
are imminent, and that our farmers. be-
inG SO close to the markets, will BEN
eft.
Gov. Hyde of Missouri: "The corner
has definitely been turned. Missouri
farmers, being close to three great ter
minal markets-Kansas City, st. Louis
han
tunate than farmers more remote from
terminal markets."
Gov. l.. Lee Trinkle of Virginia !.
Agricultural conditions are recovering
from deflation to some extent. Farmers
are looking forward now as prices ad-
vance.
"The wholesome effect of the late
disastrous conditions is shown in the
farmers determination TO organize and
practice business principles In produc-
tion and marketing. He is preparing to
diversity. to grow more food and feed
crops and remove himself from the un-
certainty of a one crop dependence.
THE Virginia Department of Agri-
culture had more inquiries for farm
land from all sections OF the Union dur
ing the past two months than ever in
its history"
Gov. Baxter of Maine: II consider
the agricultural situation of Maine more
favorable. The inquiry for Maine farms
Is five times as great as one year ago.
Unquestionably the business of farming
will be very attractive in Maine In the
next ten years.
Gov. Cox of Massachusetts, and Gov.
Russell of Mississippi reported favorable
conditions in those two States.
Gov. McKelvie of Nebraska was
quoted as saying: Nebraska has turned
the corner and is now well on the way
back 10 normal and permanent prosper
fly. The farm value of principal agri-
cultural products in Nebraska increased
s65.357 900 between November /, 1921,
and March /, 1922.
while the prices for farm products
have increased. the prices Of things for
which these products must be exchanged
have declined. This readjustment of ex-
change values is of basic Importance
and is perhaps the most significant indi-
cation of a return to normal prosperity.
There Is profit now in nearly all
branches of farming
DIR. Hugh p. Baker. executive secre-
tary OF the American Paper and Pulp
Association. opened headquarters al the
Waldorf yesterday preparatory to the
opening to-day of the annual convention
about 1000 visitors to the city. He
said: Ell
"The business depression has passed
and. though the recovery will be slow,
all OF the early arrivals for this weeks
paper convention report that the upturn
is definitely under way in the amount OF
orders coming TO the mills. The discus
sfons of the week will center on the
manner in which the number OF orders
has increased since the inventory period
OF dullness"