The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1922-04-20
FARMERS HAVE
NOW TURNED THE
CORNER" IN PROS
Porous CONDITION

CUHUilIOlIS WAS the consensus OF
statements made by governors OF
leading agricultural states made
public here today.A
The assurance from governors
that farming conditions were
again on the. upgrade were given
II response to an inquiry by K. A.
Strout, head of national farm
agency with headquarters in this
city.
They came from agricultural
states representative of @all sec
tons of the country from New
England to the plains states of
the Middle West and from the
Great Lakes to Virginia and Mis-
sissippi.
In making these reports public,
Mr.. Strout expressed the belief
hat they reflected accurately a
widespread condition extending
throughout the farming states
rom the Atlantic seaboard to the
Rocky Mountains.
Some of the governors net only
asserted that the farming situa-
lion was improved but forecast
mmirent improvement in indus
.ry generally.
One Of the most optimistic of
III the statements came from
Governor Harry L. Davis of Ohio,
who telegraphed: "Our Depart
ment of Agriculture has made a
survey of farm conditions in
Ohio. Glad to advise that agricul-
turally Ohio farmers are on the
upgrade. Improvement in price OF
arm products and improved mar
keting conditions have given Ohio
farmers renewed hope and 1922
gives every indication of being a
more prosperous year than the
past.
''Ohio is in as sound condition
as any state in the Union. We
have turned the corner and are
going forward agriculturally, in
dustrially and commercially"
Extracts from the messages of
some of the other governors fol-
,oW:
Governor Warren I. McCray
of Indiana:
Conditions are improved and
prospects brighter in Indiana.
On the whole, the outlook is good
. or an early return to normalcy.
Governor William c. Sproul
of Pennsylvania:
Il feel that all conditions point
to better times for agriculture in
Pennsylvania. There may be some
delay due to. disturbance incident
to the threatened coal strike, etc,
but | feel that much better iGdus-
srial conditions are imminent and
hat our farmers, being 50 close
10 the markets. will benefit
pennsylvania is m9kings great
progress IT, fruit growing, truck
raising and dairying, and the en-
serprissing farmer Who exercises
care in the selection ef his farm
and works it intelligently is bound
to get along
Governor A. Nj. Hyde
of Missouri:
"The corner has definitely
6een turned. Missouri farmers be-
ing close to three great terminal
markets, Kansas City, st. Louis
and st. Joseph, hae been more
fortunate than farmers more re-
mote from terminal markets
Governor E. Lee Trinkle
of Virginia:
Agricultural conditions are re-
covering from deflation to some
extent. Farmers are looking for
ward now as prices advance,
''The wholesome effect of the
late disastrous conditions is shown
in the farmers determination to
organize and practice business
principles in production and mar
keting.
He is preparing to diversity,
tc grow more food and feed crops
and remove himself from the un-
certainty Of one-crop depeil-
dence.
"The Virginia Department of
Agriculture had more inquiries
for farm land from all sections of
the Unicn during the past two
menths than ever in It's history
Governor Baxter
of Maine
II consider the agricultural sit
uation Of Maine more favorable.
.'The inquiry for Maine farms
is five times as great as one year
ago. Unquestionablv the business
of farming will be very attrac-
tive in Maine in the next ten
years.
Governor Claiming HI. Cox
Of Massachusetts
High long-haul freight rates
have created great local demand
for farm products in Massaehu-
setts. The development Of spaela-
lities, such as raising milk, fruit,
onions, tobacco, poultry and cram
berries bring good returns.
Governor Lee MI. Russell
of Mississippi
I'VE believe Mississippi today,
with her cheap fertile land and
mild climate, offers the greatest
opportunity in the nation for
Wide-awske farming and business
men"
Governor Samuel r. McKelvie'
of Nebraska:
Nebraska has turned the cor
ner and is now we'll on the way
hack to normal and permanent
prosperity. !,
sThe farm value of principal
AGRICULTURAL products in Nebraska
has increased S65, 1857, 600 be-
tween, November /. 1921 and
March /, 1922.
while the price for farm pro-
duets have increased, the prices
of things for which the products
must be exchanged have declined.
Thic rnadinstment Of exchange