The Mankato free press., 1923-12-21
Views of Federal Farm Loan
Board Given
RESULT SURVEY MADE
Data Was Gathered BY Twelve Gov
ernment Land Bank Presidents
And Observations Made
Associated Press Dispatchl

marketing as the only SOunQ OASIS
Tor agricultural prosperity"
BaSing its observations on data
supplied by the twelve federal land
bank presidents who have Just con-
cluded their winter conference here
the board said in a statement that
conditions in the agricultural indus
try showed very satisfactory i'm
provement" but it felt that full ad-
vantage OF the situation might not
be taken by the farmers unless they
diversified crops and organized for
their sale.
Improvement To Continue
The information furnished by the
land bank officials gave every rea-
SON, the statement said. for the be-
lief that the fmprovemnt noted in
the past year would continue.
Collections were described as
most satisfactory in almost all Sec
tons and this was accepted as indi-
eating that the farmers are getting
on their feet financially.
Agricultural conditions on the
whole" the statement added, con
tinre to improve, although there are
sections which on account Of partial
crop failure. the low price of the
principal crop or scarcity of labor
are not pospeous. These of course,
OhAg q vi Tie
total farming area. The. fruit grow
ers and cattle raisers appear to be
the most unfortunate. The wheat
farmer on the whole has not had a
prosperous year.
Encouraging Part Report
There is every reason, however,
to believe that this Improvement
will continue. The most encourag-
ing part OF the report to the board
is the tendency throughout the
United States to diversity farming.
II is our belief that diversification
and cooperative marketing furnish
the only sound basis for agricultural
prosperity"
Farm Loan Commissioner Cooper
summarized conditions in various
land bank districts as follows:
In Michigan, Minnesota. North
Dakota and Wisconsin agricultural
and economic conditions generally
are satisfactory except in the
northwest sections of Minnesota 7
and in, North Dakota where wheat
was seriously damaged by black
rust. Crops such as fax. sweet
cIoyer, nay and corn are excellent
and farmers with cattle, dairy COWS.
sheep and poultry are prosperous. =
In Iowa. Nebraska. South Dakota
aSd wyoming conditions are gener-
any satisfactory except in the north
ern portion OF South Dakota where
q poor quality of wheat marked this
years crop. The corn crop was
very good throughout the district,
tne western part repoi ting the Iarg-
EST yield in many years. and it was
SOLO at good prices. Prices of live
FLOCK: poultry and dairy products
raa rReMise were satisfactory. Cattle
Td0cHman
1922. ALUM 1919 u
CARE OF FOOD AT HOME
Mhile most good housekeepers
pride themselves on being ahIe to
care properly for the food thew nur.
cnase and prepare for their fam.
Ines, there are many details in
connection with the handling of
speclnc foods which may have es-
ca9ed the attention OF many house :
waves unless they have made a spe-
clal study Of the subject. Again. al
Ilougn everyone knows that spoil
90 1ood is both unpleasant and
dangerous. many persons do not
Know that food may be contaminat y.
ed with dangerous bacteria and vet
snow no outward traces of spoiIase
Farmers Bulletin 1874, Care Of
rood in the Home, prepared bv tho
bureau OF Home Economies. gives
information as to the forms and
causes of food spoilage and suggests
methods for keeping various ordi
nary foods in good condition.:
emphasis is placed on keeping all
Ioo1s clean: That is. protected from,
visible dirt and from contamination
by insects and other carriers of
dangerous heterogeneous, Most
k1nds should also be kept cool. Dry
foods. such as crackers, need In he
prevented from absorbing moisture
and succulent foods, such as fresh
vegetables. from losing Il.
The following practices. which
are brought to the readers atten :
ton. IN connection with the home
care OF food, serve to remind tbe
experienced housekeeper as well as
me novice OF points that will bear
watching In her kitchen, pantry and
Icebox, whether she cares for the
iamlly rood personally or entrusts
II largely to servants or other per
Milk, fresh meat. poultry. and fish
and many fresh fruits and vegeta :
bIes should be kept at a temperature
or SO degrees F. or preferably less
In order to check the growth Of mi
croorganisms that cause souring
and decay.
All fruits and vegetables that are
10 he eaten raw should be thoroughly
washed: for even though they look
clean. dangerous bacteria NAV cling
to skins or leaves. AS a rule. un-
cooked meats Of any kind should not
be eaten. Smoking meat does not
kill parasites.
Leftover cooked foods should be
kept cold and covered, used prompt
Iy, especially in warm weather. and
5f possible, heated thoroughly before
being served again. Dangerous poi-
sons som etimes develop in such
foods without making noticeable
changes in taste or smell.
Fats and fat foods, such as mt
meats and chocolate, should be kept
cool and in covered, light proof con
tafners to prevent their turning
rancid.
Bread and cake should be stored
In a covered box or dish which is
scalded frequently so that molds can
not develop.
Flour. sugar, cereals and other
dry groceries should be kept dry.
and protected from. household pests.
Tea, coffee, and spices hold their
nayor best In air tight containers.
Canned foods keen best in a cool
dry closet or storeroom. Those in
glass jars should be shielded from
the light to prevent possible fading.
Under household conditions, the
refrigerator is oftentimes the best
means OF Keeping food cool. Choose