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Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-03-15
Why Did My Wool Clip Bring
Less Than My Neighbor's?
By JAMES DRUAfMOND, Supervise
Montana Wool Laboratory

''MY WOOL SOLD in the same
manner and at the same time as my
neighbours, yet I netted cents less
per pound than he did. Why?"
The preceding is common state
ment made by many wool growers
throughout the state. 1t is true
statement worthy of explanation.
Factors affecting the prices paid
for wool commodities are not always
tangible or readily identified. The
grower, handler, dealer, professor,
manufacturer and consumer-each
has his own standard of wool quail
ity that he believes to be most de-
sirable and worth a price premium.
Fleece softness, color, harshnesS,
weathered tip, crimp and wastiness
are a few of the factors upon which
estimation is made by visual APP
praisal
Amount of Fiber
One of the most important single
factors influencing the grease price
is yield or the actual amount of wool
fiber in the clip. The yield of wool
is determined by subtracting the
shrinkage or norwood material
from the total weight of the clip.
The shrinkage can be determined
by core sampling. Using this method,
samples are taken from the packed
wool bag by a core-sampling tube.
A number of samples are drawn from
each clip or grade line and processed
in a laboratory where the per cent
clean yield is calculated.
This method of shrinkage deter
mination is used by the Department
of Agriculture on all major sorts of
wool marketed through the nom
recourse loan program. 1t is used
by many wool growers, wool buyers
and by wool handlers. 1t is a de-
pendable, accurate method developed
to help sell wool on its actual merit.
Grade or diameter of fiber is
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-03-15

The effect grade and length have
upon grease fleece weights is shown
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-03-15

another factor influencing the price
paid to the grower for his wool clip.
Usually woods of finer diameter are
used in the more expensive fabrics
and are more in demand, command
ing higher price per pound than
fleeces of coarser grades. Grading
of clips of wool is accomplished UNI
der the trained eyes of specialized
wool graders.
Fleeces of finer diameter fiber
usually are worth more per grease
pound; however, fleeces of coarser
diameters usually produce more
pounds of grease and clean wool
Length of Fiber
Length is another important fac
tor used in arriving at grease price
for your clip. Wool of the longest
length is classified STAPLE" length
wool. 1t is used in making a specific
type of yarn and is processed on the
mobile" or English" comb which
was designed to handle woods of
longer lengths.
Wool with medium fiber length
is classified French combing" and is
processed on the French combs
which were designed to handle wool
of medium length. The shortest
classification is that of clothing"
length wool. 1t is generally not
combed and has the lowest value of
the length classifications.
Table I
Average Grease Fleece Weights
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HOUSES UNFURNIsHED

AVAMABLE-Almos new, det. brick,
bedrms.; garbage disp.; lge. fenced
yd.: shop. conv.; S125. RA. 6-O665
BRICK RAMBLER. mr.. Prince Georges
Golf and Country Club; 500 mo.
CLYDE r. ADAMS, AGENT UN
lrAkoMA PARK. Md, 71o5 Carroll
ave-; rms. and tile bath; on corner
lot; auto. h.-w.h.; redec.; reas. rent
to right party. CLARKE REALTY
Ii. 7-5119; ewes. JU. 1882.
ANNANDALE, VA. (about 6 mi. from
Pentagonl; 6-rm Cape Cod brick
bungalow; 3 bedrmS,. full bsmt.,
screened porch; large wooded lot;
ideal place for children; S127. SO
per mo. KE S-63S3. -1s
N. ARLINGTON-Brick rambler;
bedrms.; radiant heat; disposal;
extras; s135 mo: "a, 2-4s5O.
BRAND-NEW. BEDRMS., Edmon-
ston rd., conv. to shop. ctr. and
transp.; e. Riverdale, Nd; sos per
month Call AP. 7-7442. lis
GEORGET0WN-Apt.-s size new house;
bedrms.: view Of river; 2 firepls.;
patio. S150. CO. 5-46S9. 20
NEAR 5th AND KENNEDY ST. NV.
-6 rms. garage, front porch.
sas heat. Inquire $50 3rd St. NV.
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ARL., Mr.. MEMORIAL BRIDGE-New
de luxe ] and 2 bedrm. apts.; 500
$115; garbage disp. JE. 3-7476.
ARLINGTON, Rosslyn area Two
and bath; $3.50. all utilities fur
nished: available Immediately; adults
only Call MRS. ELVIN, ia. 2-4447.
NEAR FORT MYER-Two-bedrm. apt.
Second, Second q; Of Of new duplex; garbage g
Call ia. $4,000. Ext. SOL. --I6
MAGNOLIA GARDENS, Columbia
pike at Frederick st.--Lovely, l.
bedrm. apt. Spacious liv. m.-din.
rm. combination, .parquet oak floor
ing Venetian shades. extra-large
closet space space; ,;a $s2 so mo- incl! 6lS Htils
ALEX. (Del Rays rooms, lge.,
redec.. tile bath with shower. porch.
laundry spc., conven. TIE. 6-4233.
ss5. ARL.-1 bedrm.. no utilities
included. near Arl. and Wash. bIvds..
EN-. 3-567S days; EN-. 3-920S eyes.
ARLINGToN-Garden development
at. Ft Myer dr.. OF Arlington blvd;
Mrs. HATLEY. IA. $3.50. --15
TWO-BEDRM. APT near new Hecht's
store. walking distance Arlington
Hall, good transp.; occupancy Dec.
]. S95 per mo-, including all utils.
and laundry facilities. Call ia.
S-6404. Apt. 8, Sag N. Thomas st.
AATRACTnvE AAffilsC FIVE FRONT APr.-Redec.
INV. heat; bus "a blk. 1927 N
Utah St, ,,AArnlSDp,. Arl rms and
bath. I'd. A. JE. 2-0261 evenings
vic. GL.EBE RD. and Lee hwy; l.
bedrm. apt. st floor. $S5 month,
incl. ali utils., laundry facilities.
Mrs. Roberts. JA. 4-1300. 9 to. 8
ARLINGTON Large 2-bedrm. in
super conv. location at Columbia
Pike and Glebe I'd. on bus 10,min.
lumbia Pike. BY app't only. S100.
r: W, MULLEN, KI. 9.5309;
ONE BED, BED, LIy; Sse RM5 nINETTE,, W. Exit kit.
KE. S-5093. --16
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Seen by Appt. Only
APARTMENTS WANTED

n BEDRM., SIS incl. utils. near
Montgomery Junior College, Takoma
Park. RA. 6-244S after 1880 pm.
4 MONTHS or longer; quiet bachelor
wants excel. ccmpl. furn. apt, l
bedrm. or efficiency, NV. Sat, SUM-,
am. only. RE. 7-5450 or write
r. D. s.. 206 Tower BLDG. Wash.
WILL RENT, s15o-S2Oo. weliefur-
nished 1-bedrm. apt. for Q, in NV.
apt bldg; resp. care. Write Box
SETTLED YOUNG LADY wants furn.
eflc. apt; prefer Arlington, but will
take downtown Wash; $45-$50.
Box 1867, Star.
SMALL APT, by refined, retired Govt.
lady; $50 max; or share my home
with same. Box 124-z. Star. -
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NOW AVAILABLE
Apts. of Every Size-From
Eficiency to 4 Bedrooms and Baths
EXAMPLES:
RUTLAND COURTS
Efficiency apt. available, priced at
S5. 800 on reasonable terms.
THE NEW PARKSIDE
bedroom apis. available from ST..
600 with as low as 81 900 cash and
low monthly payments.
THE ONTARIO
Huge ant. larger than most houses
4 bedrms. and 2 baths, lge. liv. rm.
with fireplace. left. dining room,
buffers pantry. modern kitchen,
huge foyer hall. 8 large closets,
full exposures. Just redecorated
Ample parking available. Only S22,-
900 on reasonable terms.
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II Longfellow st. NV.
Beautifully furn.. det. brk. mod. home,
containing 3 bedrmS., 2 baths, recr.
rm etc. Available now for mos.
at reas rate. Representative on
or call RA. 3-19S6.
Jess Fisher Management Co.
1920 X st. NV. EX. 3-1S11
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COOPERATIVE APIS. SALE

BROADMOOR-This truly magnificent
apt, has 3 exposures overlooking
Rock Greek Park plus foyer. large
liv. rm:. glassed-in sun porch. full
sized din. -m.. modern kitchen with
disposal and dishwasher;. 2 master
bedrooms lone with private entrance
halD and 2 full-sized baths. The
Broadmoor affords all the advantages
OF a de luxe apartment hotel. Shown
By appointment only. Please call
sF sF SSsoo SayIp with ras H A6 g. as6o4 sMITHY c9
v1LUE GNEa1ALED E At VSfs,5OOD
Vicinity 10Th and v NV. 10 min
downtown. Spacious center hall, liv
rn.. din. rm.. 3 twin sized bedrms..
kit. pantry and bath. 3 exposures:
operative S4-hr. switchboard and
answer. AID. 4-i5s9. lis
ROOM. bath, kitchen and lounge
$3.50 down, S59.95 mo. 1921 Fair
mont st. NV. May be seen Sunday
z to 4:30 pm. Apt. 101. DU
e.BEDRM.. a-BATH APT, with foyer,
iiv. rm.. full-sized din. rm.. sun
porch, kitchen and pantry. Con-
venient location southwest Of 18th
and Park rd. REQUIRES .redecoration
z20 4 pESaif saffH9 fel co ar ST. Gs7iB ss$6o s$te
res, AID. 2-5O04. -15
MASS. AVE, mr.. Rock Creek Park
De luxe 1-bedroom apt, including
foyer. large liv. rm., bedroom with
immense closet and bath. The entire
apt. has been completely redecorated
including resurfaced floors. Exclu-.
sive building in ideal residential
location. Price. S13.750. with 'ib-
Gavin with H. G. SMITHY CO., ST
$4,000: res. AID. 2-5004. -15
5000 CONN. AVE.-One bedrms., liv.
rm.. .dinette, kit. bath, incl. porch;
restricted building. $1,000. MGR.
307: EN-. 3-1623, EN-. 3-9053 Ill
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MOVING PACKING STORAGE

MOVING. HAULING; reas. rates. Free
MAN daily SH OF ewes, TU. 2-4s59.
PICKUP TRUCK and driver for hire
by hour or Job. Call any time. LA.
CALL PAUL for light moving and
heml'nG. ANY time. Also Sundays and
h0lidsys ReaS: nSpRNss No 7T-ssS7i i.n,
OIL 2-O547 80
CHESTER MOVERS-Applianc lug
gage, furniture; any time. ST. 81
S570. Ia. 9-0115 evenings. lis
WE MOVE anything. anywhere. any
'time; free estimates; reasonable
rates. 10 S-1617. 10. S-75S2 ewes.
HILLS TRANsFER-Any day or hr.,
MSVfNG S60rt cSk0ss TaE Hf s4RsET ssS0a
across the country. safe. storage in
separate rooms; expert packing
RGE R6GPs cS So NC Se1Of Est1SsSsd HI3M sTSS S%S
LIGHT HAULING, local moving;
beaches especially S. L. NORRIS.
! 4510 18th st. NV. Call TU. 2-l150
after pm.
ARE you MOVING to California or
| to some other Western State? Daily
service on household goods and
autos at lower rates. JUDSON FOR
| WARDING. MA. S-4S52.
MOVING AND HAULING - Padded
| van service; reas. rates; prompt and
satisfactory. H. GREENE. Ii. 4-253S.
MOVING AND sTORAGE-Low winter
| rates. No travel time added. Guar
anteed work. 10. 2-3330. --17
EDELMAN MOVING AND STORAGE.
Will accept surplus furniture as part
| payment on your moving. storage;
reas. Ia. 9-2937; eyes,. RIA. 3-1416.
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THE MENDOZA

1920 goth st. n.w.-Two opportuni
ties here in redecorated apis. will
modernized kitchens. One has
bedrms., library. liv. rm., din. rm.
pantry and KIT: the other has
bedrm., liv. rm.. din. rm., kit. ant
pantry. Both are most attractivel!
priced and be bought on reasonable
terms.
We also have l and 2 bedrm. type.
for sale in the following bldgs., al
at attractive prices and reas. terms
THE AVONDALE, Near Dupont Circle
1910 SOUTHERN AVE. Sc.
SO NEW YORK AVE. NV.
29th ST, Near Conn. and Ordway.
For Full Details or Appointments
CALL TODAY, WO. 6-6421
WEEKDAYS, MA. 8-9565
EDMUND J. FLYNN co.
Coop Apt. Authority Since 1920l
Washington Bldg. Ma. S-966E
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OVERLOOKING ROCK CREEK PARK
Beautifully furnished, detached stone
baths. recreation room and 2-car
garage. Seen by appointment only.
ThoS. ]. Fisher & Co., Inc.
73S 18th st. NV. D1. 7-6s3O
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co-oP. APIS. SALE tcent.l }

AFTER MODERATE down payment
this lovely 2-bedrm.. coop. apt. car
be yours for SS5.24 per mo-. incl
utils.: 8. Arl. For appt., phone
JA. $3.50 after pm. weekdays.
after 10 am. Sat. and Sun.
NEAR MERIDIAN PARKS rooms
kit. and bath plus glassed-in porch
nance charges. An Unusual amount
Of space for the price of .S5, 500, with
$1,000 cash. Please call Mr.. Cavir
with H. G.. SMITHY CO., ST. $4,000:
res AID. 2-5004. lis
AFTER MODERATE DOWN PYMNT
this lively 2-bedrm. coop. apt. car
be yours for $85.24 per mo. incl
JA. $3.50 after, pm. weekdays
after 10 a m. Sat. Sun. -15
JUST OFF 18th NV. on N. Hamp
% fm.. foyer. kit. and and bath; Z W Wex
posures. lovely view. recently redec
Grated: in nice .cond.; immed; oc
cupancy: unusual value. at S13,00t
cash: Restricted bldg 5g4 Low months mnaa
BEST NV. LoCATION-Beautifu
apartment in fine apartment build
ing: 8 exposures, large living room
(2O by 25). with wood-burning fire
place, dining room, kitchen, butler
pantry, bedrooms, 2 baths; rea
sonably priced. Shown by appoint
ment. Call Mrs. Kraft, DE. 2-067l
with RANDALL H. HAGNER g. CO.
DE. $4,000.
20 CHESAPEAKE S.E. Apt. 43
Conv. to Boiling, Andrews. Nava
Research: "a blk. to 1.5 min. exp
bus, lge. shop. center. lge. liv. rm.
bedrm., din, kit, bath, exposures
yrs. old. excel. cond. Why pay
uncertain rent, when you can owr
this delightful. comfortable apt. al
S64 "a mo. for IA yrs. after thai
S19.10 mo- is all you pay for full
maint. Terms. Buy my equity o.
$3.50 and assume 1st trust O.
$4,000. which can be paid in full
anytm.; salts. terms to rel. party
Owner leav. city soon. 10. 2-5912
Tilden Gardens
THE TRUE COOPERATIVE
Tilden Gardens was planned, designed
and built as a cooperative. tt
reputation is held in high esteem
3 apis. now available and all with
good exposure. / newly decorated
bedrm., bath, liv. rm.. din. rm
and well-equip.. kit, S15,750. Twt
2 bedrms., J bath, liv; rm;, din
rm. and newly-equip. kit, So, 500
complete baths, liy, rm:. sun rIn,
ing optional. $4,000. Terms.
Please telephone Mr.. Hughes for full
particulars and appointment.
J. Nelson Hughes
oAC0 Conp Ave EN 0-Q6Q6
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IT'S DELAFIELD ST. NE.
New semidet. brick home. Three bed
rms. kit. equipped with refgr., dish.
washer and garbage disposal; full
daylight bsmt. with Bendix washer
and dryer Monthly or l or 2 yr.
lease to responsible party; $139.50.
Inspection by appt M. E. SMITH,
INC, DI. 7-7877 or Ii. 3-916S. -15
1923 Geranium st. NV.
Nicely furnished. detached house.
consisting of bedrms.. 2 baths.
nv rm., family din. rm., den, kit:
1st-fl. lavatory and garage; located
l block of upper 10th St. near Wal
ter Reed Hosp. Call Mr.. Hughes.
Monday morning.
H. G. SMITHY co.
R11 18th st. NV. ST. 3-33OO
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COOPERATIVE APIS. SALE

$6I PER MO-. incl. .prin.. int. taxes,
ms. utils. and Manifestations l.
bedrm.. frst-hr. apt; total price,
$4,000. 2 and 3 5cdrr1. apis. also
avail. SILLS REAL ESTATE. JA.
Evening star., 1953-11-15
Coop Apartments

Buy with confidence under our coop
plan which has proved its success
in all the A bldgs. for. which we
have been responsible since 1920.
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APTs. UNFURNIsHED-vA.
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A Diet. home. very large rms; 4
bedrms., 2 baths. 2 rms. in attic.
Ideal for group of ladies or gentle
mpr
KIRKs REALTY CO., REALTORS
HO. 2-677S Ewes. OIL. 4-2S06
lis
Evening star., 1953-11-15
GARRETT PARK, MI

SPRING VALLEY-S225 per mo-; a
new det. rambler, 3 bedrms., Pa
never before lived in; move in to-
morrow. Call La. 6-957l. --l6
Evening star., 1953-11-15

2417 EYE ST. N.W.-2-bedroom
Georgetown-ty house, completely
fenced patio in rear; $3.50 per mo.
WOODWARD & NORRIS. 723 Goth
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1888 BLADENSBURG RID. NE. -
Newly dec. detached; 9-rm. house
excel. for tourist or rooming houses !:
extra large lot: garage. MA. S-0904.
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T.W.-3 bedrms.
to schools and
Call Mr.. Law
!, JU. 5-7100.
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5O25 18th ST. s., ARLINGTON,

. rms, det. brk., bedrms. liv
rn1.. din. rm., equip. kit. full bsmt..
oil forced-air heat; 2-story; storm
windows; fenced rear yard. Near
schools and shopping: 10 min. to
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FALLS CHIrRrH

THREE-BEDRM., 2h-bath dwelling.
Country Club Manor. N. Arl. For
information, call after 6. TU. .
$3.50, RA. 6-1511. -15.
Evening star., 1953-11-15

GARRETT PARK. Md. 1910 Cushing
dr.-Det. brick rambler. Three
bedrms., all electric kit, full bSmt.;
close to Bethesda Naval Hospital
and health Institutes: $115 per mo.
Cali property manager. WEAVER
BROS. INC. DI. T-S300. -1b
Evening star., 1953-11-15

SILVER SPRING - Wheaton area,
conf. 3-bedrm. brick home, with
immed. $135. Mr.. Friedlander
WoODSIDE REALTY CO., JU.
9-6440. -15
COLLEGE PARK--New brick home,
with income; bedrms., liv. rm.,
din. rm.. kit. 3 tile baths, sun
porch. Lovely bsmt. apt 5 blks.
Md. U. Rent with option to buy
WA 7-S73S. -15
SILVER STRING AND BETHESDA
AREA--We have several nice homes
avail. from $50 and UP. Some with
option to buy. SIGLER g. CO.. LO.
4-S3S3. HE. 4-S193. -16
ARLINGTON bedrms. 21a baths.
screened porch, rec. rm., "a bath;
garage; lge. lot, many trees; $175.
MILTON G. SMITH REALTY, JA.
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NEARBY MD.-3-b -bedrm. brick de
luxe kit. firepl., fenced yard. ME.
S-0540. Ext. 410. -15
CHEVY CHASE, ID. C.-Det. 6 rooms.
group; S160. EN-. 1881. Is"
$95, 2-BEDROOM semidetached brick,
full bsmt. Fenced yard. Gas heat
SHIPLEY TERRACE. 3444 oath ST.
ALEX. IL: Dgi JEFF FF47Si SMiANoR-Newlyy yde dec.
2-bedrm. brk. semidet., bsmt., porch;
q real home. 500. IA. S-1S4S
Evening star., 1953-02-22
HOLLYWOOD

And then to her escort, Good
night, John"
As a climax delivered with as
much feTvor as the line could sus-
tain: Good night, Father"
Miss Murphy was also a men,
ber of Paramount's ill-fated Gold
en- Circle of promising starlets. a
project gloriously publicized and
ineioriously dropped. Her option
at Paramount has about a month
to 90, and win probably be picked
upor bought by some other studio.
InAsgessing 0fseEs
FOR Miss Murphy, through the
frealish casting Of Main Street to
Broadway" is currently valuable
property. She did not disgrace her
self in front of the finest actors in
the country.
In consequence, she has. accord
ing to her agent, some interesting
offers to weigh. Gilbert Miller is
supposedly considering her for the
ingenue role in his forthcoming
play, Horses IN Midstream." She
il candidate for the feminine lead
opposite Marion Brando in a new
picture, Cyclists Raid" Mr..
CoWan may cast her in the role
played by Sylvia Sidney in his re-
make Of Street Scene"
Miss Murphy, wh0can afford it
now. IS planning to trade in her old
jalopy for a new car, complete with
ahorn that works. As a full-fedged
star. 1t Is beneath her dignity to
below at pedestrians.
4
THIS ARTICLE concludes
LOssis Berg stGrlet series. Nest
sseek: an important Interview
sgitIt Marion BrassdO, Holly
sUoOd's '<NNarle AntOny."
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-12-15
Markets at q Glance

Prices-General level of farm prices prob
ably will hold near current levels in next few
months.
CattIe-Seasonal price changes-decline for
better grades and advance for lower grades
may dominate in next five months.
Hogs-Price rise during winter over the
early December level will be small.
Lambs-Declining supply of other meats as
well as lamb will help strengthen prices DUR
ing winter
Wool-Record world production and slow
ing in mill usage have weakened foreign
markets
Wheat-"Free' supplies are getting tighter
but prices probably will have weak period in
late winter.
Feed Grains-Price rise may be about over
for the time being, but higher corn prices
are expected next summer.
Flaxseed-Big stocks and reduced support
level for the 1854 crop tend to throttle ad-
vance.
seeds-Prices have strengthened slightly in
recent trading.
notwithstanding lull probably will cause
price sag in few weeks
Hay-Drouth area buying is active.
Dairy Products-Prices will work lower as
production rises in next six months.
Eggs-Prices will decline is to 20 per cent
under early December level before reaching
low point.
BroiIers-Rising production probably means
small margins over feed and chick costs
Observation-Disclosures are urged to sell breed
ing stock more closely.
Potatoes-Cut of "a per cent in 1854 early
acreage is government goal.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-12-15

probably will increase the amount
used.
DAIRY PRODUCTS Prices will
gradually decline as production rises
in the next six months. The heavy
end of the increase in milk flow will
go into manufactured dairy products.
Butter and cheese output turned up
ward in late November and is run
ming 10 to Is per cent greater than
year ago when the government
began buying butter to support
prices.
EGGS-Prices will decline Is to
20 per cent, possibly more, below
early December levels before reach
ing the seasonal low point. Produc-
ton appears to be running to
per cent over year ago. 1t will in
crease 20 to Is per cent from Deem
Der to March.
Consumer demand is good and
buying for shell and frozen egg stor-
age in late winter probably will be
larger than a year previous, but
prices are likely to average lower
than last winter and spring. The
egg-feed price ratio probably will
be less favorable than last year, but
high-producing flocks will be prof
table.
POTATOES-Price improvement
probably will be meager in the next
few weeks. Price action after mid
January will depend greatly on the
size of January l merchantable
stocks. Late diggings turned out
better than expected in some i'm
portant areas.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-12-15

LAMBS-Prices should strength
en- in the next two or three months.
Heavy supplies of beef, veal, pork
and poultry have prevented much
price improvement thus far in spite
of a drop of over 20 per cent in
dressed lamb volume below the sea-
sonal peak in late September and
early October.
WHEAT-Tightenin ''free" sup
plies because of placements under
government support may bring
little further price rise in the near
future, but moderate weakness is
to be expected in late winter. Bur-
densome stocks of red winter wheat,
which have held back the Chicago
market are gradually being cleaned
up or moved under loan.
However, with prices closer to the
loan value and a new tax year
starting, some increase in selling by
producers is expected in January.
Speculative buying, which has been
contributing to the rise, is likely to
slacken later on. Competition from
new crop Argentine and Australian
wheat will be more active in Febru-
ary-March.
While prices probably will reach
still higher levels next spring, it ap-
pears advisable to hold after Janu-
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-12-15
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY probably

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY probably
will continue its downtrend into
early 1854, but will still be high
compared with normal times.
The general level of farm prices
dropped slightly again in November.
The index of prices received by
farmers was 249 compared with 247
Just before Korea and 313 at the
peak that followed it. Prices prob
ably will hold around current levels
in the next few months.
Consumer buying power won't
change much in the next few
months. Exports of farm products in
the last three months were slightly
larger than a year ago, although
much below the level of two years
ago. The government support pro-
gram appears to have neutralized
the years SURPRISES over domestic
and foreign needs.
CATTLE-With prices debated or
low enough to discount the large
number on farms, seasonal influ-
ences may dominate price changes
in the next four or five months. Ar
rivals in this period are likely to
average 10 to Is per cent smaller
than in the last three months. While
the supply of prime steers may de-
cline in the near future, better
grades will make up an increasing
proportion of the slaughter supply
until late spring and undergrades
will become less plentiful.
HOGS-Prices will fluctuate wide
1y on a rather high level during the
winter They are likely to show some
strength during the holidays when
shipments are interrupted, then sag
under heavier arrivals in INDIAN
uary. After that, they are likely to
work somewhat higher until late
February or March as marketing
falls off again.