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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1933. IRONWOOD DAILY GLOBE, IRONWOOD, MICR FIVB FARM DEPARTMENT Experiments Conducted at Chatham Station During Last Year. 1.10 .65 1.75 25 2.40 .35 S.90 1.00 A labor income of $94.80 per acre on rutabagas was obtained at the Upper Peninsula Experiment station at Chatham, by B. R. Church- Ill, research assistant in farm crops during the season of 1933 Extensive experiments were carried on with his crop by Mr.

Churchill, and the above figures were obtained from the experimental plots. Accurate production costs were kept during-the season, Mr. Church- 11! says, with the following charges per acre: Plowing $2.50 Seed bed fitting 2.00 (Double discing- harrowinjO Planting (hand) 1.25 Seed 1.00 Blocking 3- 75 Thinnine 6.50 Cultivations (3) 3.00 Harvesting Per ton Pulling 5.60 40 Topping 15.40 Hauling 9-10 Marketing Grading and sacking 24.50 Sewing sacks 3.50 Sacks 33.60 Loading 4.90 Freight 32.60 Commission 14.00 Total $213.20 Costs Are Higher. "These production figures are higher than the ordinary grower will have," explains Mr. Churchill "since carrying on the experimental work actually took more time Also we pay labor $2.25 per day, Thich is higher than some growers will figure." Average yield on the experimental plots was above 20 tons per acre, in spite of one of the driest seasons for years.

Because none was available. Mr. Churchill worked out a definition of No. 1 grade of rutabagas. His yield graded 70 per cent No.

1 or 14 tons of marketable roots. These No. 1 roots, shipped to Chicago, sold for $1.10 per hundred making a total income from marketable roots of $308.00 per acre. With a production cost of $213.20, a net return of $94.80 per acre was obtained. Items Not Charged.

Land rental, use of equipment, or other minor items were not charged by Mr. Churchill. Neither was the six tons of unmarketable rutabagas figured in the income. He thinks that this six tons can be valued at 2.50 a ton for livestock feed or $15.00 per acre. This should take care of incidental expenses not listed in the above statement.

"The above results cannot be obtained by growers who do not use approved methods of production," declares Churchill. "Such practices are good seed, proper time of planting, proper blocking, thinning and of course planting in rows. We did not use fertilizer since its use would complicate cultural and variety tests. We suggest the same amount and analysis as is used for potatoes." Grading of 'Bagas. The description of No.

1 grade rutabagas worked out by Mr. Churchill is as follows: "No. 1 grade shall consist of clean, smooth rutabagas which are free from freezing injury, rot, maggots, bruises, cuts, blemishes, growth cracks, and breaking top roots. The diameter of rutabagas shall be not less than four (4) or more than five and one-half 1-2) inches. Body of rutabaga shall not show damage or cut from topping." In the absence of United States grades Mr.

Churchill recommends that this description be used by growers in grading for shipment. Rows 24 inches wide with a spacing 5 to 8 inches apart in the row, planted June 3 produced the highest total yield and the highest yield of No. 1 grade according to Mr. Churchill's experiments. This year's results in general the earlier plantings should be closer spaced within the row, and rows should be closer together.

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42 Roof covering. bees. helped him laughter. PENINSULA NEWS RAIL CONDUCTOR DIES T. Messier, 57, a lifelong resident of Marquette, died suddenly Sunday in Winnipeg, Canada, where he had gone to visit his brother and sister in law.

both ol whom are seriously ill and in a hospital there. Mr. Messier left Marquette December 18. He was in good health and news of his sudden Jeath was a great shock to his relatives and many friends in Marquette. Mr.

Messier was especially well known in railway circles. For 32 years he served as a conductor on Duluth. South Shore and Atlantic railway. At the age of 15 he entered the employ of the railroad as store clerk and was transferred to train service a few years later. He leaves his wife, two daughters, Hiss Milflred A.

Messier and Miss Sleanor E. Lambert, and two sons, Merton and Paul Lambert. There are two brothers, William and Fred, of Winnipeg, Canada. another year, especially the date of planting. Ten Canadian varieties were studied, showing in general a higher percentage of marketable type than the American Purple Top.

The rutabaga experiments will be continued in 1934 by Mr. Churchill, special attention being given to prevention of insect damage to the root, effect of fertilizer, and effect of following different crops. KILLED BY AUTO Sault Ste. Hector McGilvery, 45, of 1205 Second avenue, Algonquin, met his death on Easterday avenue west, early Sunday morning, was told in statements by witnesses before Coroner E. A.

Cornell, Prosecutor Frank Kaltz and Chief of Police Matt Mitchell. McGilvery. who was walkin home from an Algonquin beer gar den with his two daughters, Neci 15, and Althea, 17, was struck by car driven west on Easterday avc nue by Robert Dawson, 21, of 21 Fourth avenue west, a friend the McGilverys. BEER TRUCK TURNS OVER Iron Vantaggi, bee distributor, and Harold King, 2 driver, narrowly escaped serious in jury when the truck in which the were riding turned over three time while enroute to Menominee. The accident occurred about fiv miles this side of Menominee an was due.

King said, to the slipperj road. The truck, owned by the Iron River Lumber and Fuel company went from one side of the road the other and finally skidded intc the ditch. Vantaggi and King emerged from the wreckage with a few minor cut. and bruises and both are limping around. The truck was demolishec and 25 empty beer cases smashed.

Vantaggi was on his way to Men ominee to get a load of beer. STOLE JUDGE'S AUTO Sault Ste. If charges against Joseph Handley, 20, of 1016 Young street, are true, he picked the wrong car to steal. Judge Ray Gillespie went into his home at 308 Spruce street west while delivering Christmas presents Christmas afternoon and when he came out a few minutes later his car was gone. It was found on Grand Trempe avenue with Handley shoveling it out of a snow drift.

Handley said he was walking along the street when a man promised him $2 if he would dig the car out of the drift. Then the man went into a house and did not come back. He said he did not know the man's name. BRING IN LIQUOR Sauit Ste. Customs figures showed that Canadian liquor flowed more or less freely in the Upper Peninsula on Christmas Day.

A total of 98 quarts was declared up to Sunday night. This does not include liquor brought in quart lots by individuals exempt from duty and internal tax. Of the total, about 100 quarts were wine, the remainder being distilled spirits. Advantages and Disadvantages in County Slaughter House. The building of a county slaughter house or, abattoir has awakened much local interest.

There are many pros and cons to the subject. From the farmer's point of view, there are both advantages and disadvantages. A county -owned slaughter house would provide a convenient and sanitary place for slaughter where an expert killer and skinner could be employed at a cost of about $1 per head of livestock slaughtered and the services of a trained inspector employed. Meat thus handled would oear the government stamp of approval. Some animals would be rejected by the inspector.

The distance of leading or hauling the place of slaughter would be an inconvenience. Study Question. The fact that a cow or steer was slaughtered under sanitary conditions and under inspection would lot raise the grade of the meat. It would still be classified as No. 1, 2.

or 3. depending upon quality. Its salability would be increased only 'rom the standpoint of having been jxpertly butchered under sanitary condition and with the stamp of approval as to the state oi health. Its grade as to quality would be the ame. The agricultural committee of the board of supervisors county has studied of Gogebic the question thoroughly and has listened to delegations from commercial associations and meat market men.

The finance committee of the board of supervisors has requested further information regarding costs of operation. Plans for the building has been drafted and the project approved by the local CWA commis- Most of Increase in Price of Milk Goes to Producers. BY C. E. GUNDERSON (Oogeblc Count) Agricultural Agent) Based on the daily consumption of milk and cream on the Gogebic range, dairy farmers received an increase of to $3,500 for their dairy products during the month of December as a result of the increase of 1 cent per quart to consumers.

While this is a small sum spread over a large number of producers of fluid milk for city larket purposes, it has helped considerably. Two- thirds of the increase of cost to consumers went to farmer-producers and one-third to distributors. Ninety per cent of all distributors in Gogebic county are both producers and distributors. To them, of course, went the full 1 cent increase in the cost of milk to consumers. Raise Accepted That this slight increase in the cost of dairy products was in line with increased costs of other foods was generally accepted by housewives, report milk dealers.

The increased income of $3,000 to $3,500 per month to Gogebic producers is directly attributable to the series of meetings and discussions held last fall and early winter when schedules of prices and Codes of distributors. There is much agita tion concerning the cost of milk be cause of its great importance in th diet of the public. Must Obtain Cost Costs must be obtained from far mer-producers as well as milk plants. There is a long series costs from initial purchase the cow, the building of the barn feeds, labor, including cooling an hauling, pastuerization, bottling capping, refrigerating, and delivery the doorstep of the householde From that point occurs the losses bottles, slow collections, bad ac counts, and many others, state th dealers. The farmer-producer wh sells to creameries and milk planl is usually sure of his money, con tend the producer- distribtuors an distributors, while they as dealers are subjected to many losses.

Those and scores of other difficulties are Being ironed out by Secretary Wai lace and his aides, who recognize the problem of producers and dls tributors of market milk. Producers of butterfat and chees milk are looking to Secretary Wai lace for a solution of their problem also. Codes are in the process making that will eventually help stabilize this important industry. Marengo Correct Practices were Many fanners tired of adopted, frequent meetings and were prone to let their elected directors of both producers and distributors' associations do their work for them. The dogged persistence and tireless effort of the officers of these two associations who often worked late at night and drove hundreds of miles to interview producers have brought worthwhile results, which it is hoped, can still be bettered.

Cut-flhroat competition is still sion up to $8,225. No word of ap- I active and undoubtedly will continue until Secretary Wallace of the U. S. Department of Agriculture succeeds in drafting codes that are fair to consumers, producers, and proval has yet been received from the state CWA commission except that the project was eligible for approval. The subject has many ramifications.

It is estimated that 1.500 to 2,000 head of cattle from Gogebic farms are slaughtered annually. It is not contended by farmers that of these are choice beeves. They are not. Quite a percentage are canner cows, but a fairly large number are good beeves, they state. In addition to the cattle, there are hogs and sheep, not in large numbers, but nevertheless the problem of marketing confronts the fanner.

Many Concerned. Approximately 750 farmers with some 4000 to 4500 persons are concerned about better marketing facilities. Unless a slaughter house can serve as a co-operative enterprise between farmers and merchants and the consuming pubUc, it cannot succeed. Acting under instructions from the finance committee of the Gogebic county board of supervisors, Gogebic farmers are this week being circularized as to their wishes for a slaughter house. nitrogen fertilizers are practically as effective as complete fertilizers in increasnig apple yields.

Early applications produced larger yields than summer applications. Lye. High test commercial lye is a highly satisfactory disinfectant for stables and barns. It is inexpensive, odorless, and very efficient in attacking the Bang or contagious abortion germs. Contrary to general opinion, it is just as efficient in a cool water solution as when warm or hot.

These conclusions were reached as a result of tests at the Wisconsin Experiment station. The following program was pre sented at the Provost schooi las Thursday evening: Song, Oh Town of Bethlehem, school; recitations, If You're Good, Jeanette Provost; Christmas Pine, Virginia Anderson; It's Almos Christmas, Verla Mae Reas; Christmas Tree, primary girls, Lois Forsberg, Marie Reas, Viola Anderson Virginia Anderson; recitations Christmas Night, Dorothy Anderson; Christmas Bells, Glenn Laitinen; Miss Mistletoe, Lois Forsberg; Outside, Gladys Grabel; Christmas Time, Delores Reas; Merry Christmas, Louis Provost; First Snowfall, fifth and sixth grade girls; Impatient Waiter, Raymond Forsberg; dialogue, Christmas Vacation at Our School, all the pupils; recitations, Kris Kringle, Fred Ragahn; Santa's Reindeer, Charlotte Henkel; Christmas Morning, Frances Provost; song, "Silent Night," primary girls; recitations, Christmas Ornament, Agnes Fbrs- berg; Christmas Telephone, Marie Reas; Christmas Again, Lillian Anderson; Greeting Cards, nine girls; recitations, Christmas Bells, Gladys Firminhac; How Santa Comes. Viola Anderson; Snow for Christmas, six girls; recitations, A Christmas Gift, Laverne Provost; Christmas in the North, Hilda Anderson; A visit from St. Nick, Lillian Anderson; song, Come All Ye Faithful, school. Lunch was served and Santa distributed the gifts.

Eino Maki left recently for Cliffside Park. N. where he will be employed. Mr. and Mrs.

Reino Rintamaki announce the birth of a son at the General hospital in Ashland last Sunday, Dec. 24. Miss Florence Maatta returned to her home here Sunday after hav- MUCH HARD SEED IN LAST ALFALFA CROP Picked and Packed the Same Day Perfect for for every day use. Extra small and truly delicious. AT ALL GROCERS Distributed by Olson Bros.

Ironwood Customs men had names of persons from Newberry, Munising, Cedarville, Trout Lake and Cheboygan. as well as the Sault, who brought liquor from holiday consumption. Canada for TALK ON LIVESTOCK ON FARM WEEK PROGRAM East Lansing, Dec. security of agriculture in Livestock will be the subject of a talk for the annual fanners' week at Michigan State college Jan. 29 to Feb.

2. Dean W. C. Coffey of the agricultural division, University of Minnesota, will give this talk on the value ol livestock to the-farming industry. He was formerly professor of sheep husbandry at the University of Illinois.

Buffalo herds are not led by bulls, but by wise old grandmothers. Advice Given Against Buying Cheap Seeds. Alfalfa. Last year's alfalfa harvest contained a considerable amount of hard seed, according to Michigan State college. Such seed will keep for three or four years and germinate better than when planted immediately.

Scarifying, which is a process by which seed is forced against sharp sand paper, is necessary to get a good germination in such seed next spring. Seed. Warning has been issued from the local agricultural office against the purchase of cheap farm seeds this winter. Cheap seed may be very costly because germination will be low, varieties impure and not adapted to local conditions, and the seed is likely to contain noxious weeds. Also avoid "wonder" seeds advertised at fabulous prices.

Warning comes from several states of a possible shortage of grass seed because of the corn, wheat, and cotton reduction programs. House Wives! Hurry for These Specials! CLEAN QUICK SOAP CHIPS 29e GALVANIZED PAIL 10-Qnart 1Q She iifC Fine Clothes Rack Light, strong JQ durable WILLOW CLOTHES BASKETS 27 29 Ironwood Hardware Co. Contract Bridge Hands Solution to Contract Problem BY WM. E. McKENNEY Secretary, American Bridce Leacu Another Interesting hand, playec in the recent national champion ship tournament in Cincinnati, today's hand made by JeSerso Click of Cleveland in the first the final sessions of the open con tract pair championship.

At rubber play we are satisflec to make our contract, but in tour nament play it is necessary make the maximum numoer tricks to receive a good score. Five no trump took top srore this board, and Click made it i following VQ107C4 K765 VA52 84 8 Dealer AAK10 A93 VJ83 QJ102 and S. Tnl. Opening South West North East 1N.T. Pass 2V Pass 3N.T.

Pass Pass Pass as West opened to four of spades which Click in the South won with ace. He led a small club went up with 'dummy's queen am won with ace, returning seven of which dum my won with the queen. ng spent several months in Minneapolis. Miss Empi Long of Minneapolis arrived here Sunday to spend the holidays with relatives. Masses Agnes Pralka, Margaret Lesperance, and Mildred Bloom- luist, teachers at the Brunswillow school here, left for their homes in Ashland to spend the holidays.

Only three showers that could be measured have occurred in the lasl 7 years in the Arica district of Chile, which is reputed to be the most arid section in the world as ar as rainfall is concerned. London confectioners exhibited 000 varieties of candy at their 1933 onvention; one firm alone had 23 ons of sweets at the exposition. The Antarctic region is about 3D egrees colder than the Arctic region. Mono Lake, known as "the 3ead Sea of America," has no per- eptible outlet. IRONWOOD TEL.

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It's been a great help in thousands of Range homes this year; be sure that it helps you next year. The leading food merchants of the Range are glad to render you this weekly service and are indeed appreciative of your response. The Market Basket MOMC Of THE OOOUie OANOB A Regular Friday Feature Today's Contract Problem South has this hand at three no trump. One player made flye. Can you? 2 4.K87 5 If J75 2 J10 6 4 9 3 I A 7 6 5 A53 Solution in next 38 A club was returiied oi.d Glide ran four club iiick-s.

West dis- a heart and a spade. Two I diamonds and heart were discard" from dummy, while EaSt dis- ided a spade a.id a diamond. GJick then led the kins ofl hearts, whic.i West won with thai ace. and returned (iie jack spades, thereby squeezing his partner East wai dowr to the jack and I eight of U'crts ana the qucen.1 jack and ten of diamonds. If a I heart were discarded, dummy's! queen and ten would be goo i.l while if East dvonpca the ten ctl diamonds, the decla ft would three diamond tricss.

The squeeze had produced fival no trump for top score on board. TONIGHT Also Friday fn ONE MAN'S JOURNEY' With 5 Stars in a heart thrilling drama of flesh and blood! ADDED FEATURES Comedy "Gobs of Fun" News Events Also A Novelty Reel Coming Saturday Only "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case" Opening Saturday Night at 11 P. M. Continuing Sunday Only Greatest Comedy In Years "Convention City" With 10 Great Laugh Stars PLAN NOW To Attend Our New Years Eve Preview Of The First Big Musical Hit Of 1934 "Going Hollywood" With BING CROSBY MARION DA VIES Advance In Meet 10-20-Mc No Seats Reserved Doon Open at P. M.

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