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2 THE SUNDAY OKEGOMAX, : FOKTLAXD, DECE3inEK T, 1010. 1 III FARMERS CROPS ARE BIGGEST Secretary Houston Says Indi vidual Production Leads. DECADES SHOW INCREASE .Programme or State and Federal Aid by Loans and Legislation Advocated by Officials. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6. The Ameri can farmer leads the world in indi vidual production of crops, Secretary Houston of the department of agricul ture, averted today in his annual re port. While countries such as Bel gium, under intensive farming, pet a lusher acreage yield, he said, taking both aorease and yield per acre into account, the Amercian agriculturist produces 2 , times as much as hid Belgian and German rivals. 2.3 times as much as the British farmer, 3.2 times as much as the French, and more than six times as much as the Italian. The result of this and of the Ameri can farmer's war work is shown in the 1919 American crop production, placed Ht three times greater in value than the average annual output durinff the five-year period preceding the Kuro pean war. The aBEregate value of all crops this year is placed at J15.837, (iOO.OOO, as compared to $14,222,000,000 in 1918, and an average of $5,829,000, 000 during the five-year period. Live stock on farms this year was figured at $S.S30. 000,000, as against $5,284,000,000 in 1918. Decade Increase 1S I'er Cent. Estimates in the report put the 1919 wheat production at 918,471,000 bush els, and corn at 2,910.250,000 bushels. Cotton Is expected to reach 10.696,000 bales and tobacco 1.316,553.000 pounds. "The farmers of the nation In 1919 planted an acreage in leading cereals greater by 33,000,000 than the pre-war annual average, which, it is esti mated will yield 635.000,000 more than the pre-war average," Mr. Houston said of war work on the farms. "They increased the number of milch cows over 1914 by 2.700.000. of other cattle by S, 500,000. of swine by 16.700,000, and of horses and mules by 1,000.000, or a total of 28.900.000. "The planting operations of the year began before the fighting ceased and the call was still for more wheat. The department suggested a maximum fall acreage of 47.200,000 acres, an increase of 12 per cent over 1918. There was actually planted 49,261,000. the largest acreage In the nation s history, b,bv, 000 acres more than in 191S. "The spring wheat acreage was 22 B93.00O, while, the winter and spring plantings combined amounted to 71, S(i4,(i00 acres, or 7,200,000 more than the preceding record. "tt is estimated that the yield will exceed that of 191S by 1,000.000 bush els and will be the nation's second record wheat crop. The estimated corn crop of 2,910,000.000 bushels will be 300.000.000 greater than that of 1918." More Land Available. The nation can further expand its output of commodities by cultivating unused tillable land, estimated more than 60 per cent of the total, the report states. Kxpansion is limited however, by the supply of capital and !hor. No step to promote farmers' co-op erative associations along the right lines, should be omitted, the secretary aid. It la estimated that these or gahlzations market annually approxl- maely $1,500,000,000 worth of com modifies. Included In Mr. Houston s recom mendations were the following: The building up, primarily under state law, of a system of personal credit unions, for farmers whose fl nanctal status and operations make i difficult to secure accommodations through the ordinary channels; ex panslon of facilities for aiding in mar keling, especially extension of the market news and food product inspea tion services; continuation of federa participation in road building through an appropriation of $100,000,000 fo each of the next four years; regula tlon and control of stockyards and pucking houses; federal legislation to protect consumers against adulterated feeds and fertilizers; Increased stat support for rural schools and mor definite instruction as to rural prob lems and conditions; legislation to im prove rural sanitary conditions and provide hospital and medical facilities ballots, but both parties may place If other candidates on the ticket by pe tition. And there are sure to be other candidates, at least on the republican side. IiO wdrn to Be on Ballot. Governor Frank O. towden of 1111- i nois, who lost to Wood .in the con-j vention contest, will be on the ballot Senator Miles Poindexter of Washing ton will be a strong contender. In the first interview he has ever given with reference to his candidacy, Sena tor Hirarn W. Johnson of California asserted today that his name will go before the people of that state. He said : "My name will go upon the ticket in South Dakota undoubtedly and so will the names of others who did not desire to make the fight In the con vention. The people of South Dakota in March will determine how their delegation to the national conven tion shall vote. "My friends in South Dakota, who are my friends because they believe In me. reached the conclusion that they would rather make their fight and I agree with them in this con test before the people than in a con vention." Representative Royal C. Johnson, of South Dakota, who enlisted in the army as a private and rose to cap tain, being three times decorated for distinguished service, has declared ! for Johnson. Wood Wins Prestige. The advantage of the convention's indorsement Is the early prestige which It gives to General Wood, but it makes the fight in South Dakota, s elsewhere, hereafter a contest of Wood against the field. The Wood forces have the nucleus for an-, organization in every state. nd from this time on this organiza tion will have to be prepared to wlth- tand the shock of the onslaughts of roDaoiy a hair dozen other candi- ates. Senator Harding will attack t In Ohio, where live two or three strongest Wood supporters, among hem. Williaim C. Proctor, of Cincin nati, and Dan Hanna, of Cleveland. " While the Wood forces will fight for delegates in Ohio, the present plan is understood not to Include a fight on the rights of Poindexter and Johnson for the Washington and Cal- uornia delegations respectively. The first delegates will be elected in Gen- ral Wood's home state of New Hampshire on March 9. It Is not ex pected that Harding and Governor Lowden will compete with him there, but it will not be surprising if he unas senators Poindexter and John son opposing him for the delegates irum me siate in which he was born. Both Backed In New Hampshire. Both these candidates in.- backing in New Hampshire, and they are not likely to ask .heir friends o remain idle. It is generally con ceded, however, that Wood will get me iew .Hampshire delegation, but this contest will be no more than ver until North Dakota will choose it's delegates, the date heine- March 16. Hiram Johnson is looked nnnn as a forceful contender in that state. If North Dakota can get tut of the habit of electing a Bob L,a Follette dele gation. Senator Poindexter. who was the only candidate to make a personal campaign in South Dakota, is ex pected to return to Washington Mon- aay, ana nis return is eagerly awaited Decause ne is expected to shun "weasel words" in describing what happened at Pierre last Tuesday. The South Dakota indorsement of President Wilson looks like a clever method of side-steoDincr the issue be tween Attorney-General Palmer and ! William G. McAdoo. the two of, lead ing democratic candidates. There were many 'ederal office lolders in the Pierre democratic convention, and to choose between the president's son- in-law and Ms attorney-general was too delicate a matter for any of them to take chances. CONGRESS KEEPS BUSY Continued From First Pafre.) Food J'ilins to lie Sliown. Accompanying a lecture on dehy drated foods, to be given at the Cen tral library at 3 P. M. today, there will be some interesting motion pic tures. The lecture will be by Mason Wittenberg. R. L. Sabin will pre side. Admission will be free. S. A H. Green stamps for cash. Holman Fuel Co. Main 353. 660-21. Adv. Tadles see M. Sichel's ad. page 5. -Adv. NASAL CATARRH ThOHRli Very Common It la a Serious Ulaenie Worse at 1'nla Seuon. Is that Secretary Baker is asking for more for the army next year than was appropriated for it this year. Trick by Mexico Suspected. It was a Jolt to the state depart nient today to hear that the releas of Consular Agent Jenkins in Mexic was not what it seemed to mean first. His apparent release on ba means nothing, because it can be re warded as in no sense responsibU this government's demand for his re lease. On present Information ther is no way of knowing but what th Mexican government took this cun niiig method to relieve itself from th necessity of answering the American state department by ..aving some in dividual deposit bail for Jeukin w ithout his knowledge or consent. Nothing may come of the Mexican trouble for the present, but it has accomplished something worth while just the same. Had it not been for this Mexican controversy it might have been some time before the coun try receives any authentic information concerning President Wilson's con dition. The report of Senators Hitchcock and Fall yestertfay that they found Mr. Wilson in good spirits and men tally alert, eased the public tension here so much that no one appeared to care very much what Carranza does , unless ne senas nis Driganas across the border for a raid. fall HrsolntiOB Opposed. From today's outlook there is rea son to doubt that the Fall resolution declaring a severance of diplomatic relations with Mexico will be reported favorably by the senate foreign rela tions committee on Monday. Senators Johnson. Borah and Moses, appear to be unfriendly and should they vote against it Monday nothing more will be heard of It soon. With the state conventions held in South Dakota last Tuesday the na tional pre-convention campaign of all parties is regarded as having offi ically opened. Too much importance must not be attached to the action of either the republican or democratic parties in their South Dakota conven-' ions, reference to the Richard's pri mary law. under which they met, would indicate. While General Leonard Wood re ceived the republican indorsement for president and President Wilson was indorsed for a third term by the demo crats, this is not tlnal In effect. This action of the convention places these candidates on the respective party It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane, causing a discharge, and is aggravated by colds and sudaen changes of weather, but depends on an impure condition of the blood. When chronic It may develop into consumption by breaking down the delicate lung tissues and Impairing the general health. Begin treatment with. Hood's Sar sapanlla at once. This medicine purifies the blood, removes the cause of the disease, and gives permanent relief. It has been entirely satisfac tory to three generations. If a cathartic is needed take Hood's Pills they are gentle and thorough, enliven the liver, regulate th bowels. Adv. APPLY POSLAH STOPALLWORRY OVER SICK SKIN Discourage at once the progress of any skin disorder by spreading Poslam gently over it. If you are distressed by eczema or other itching trouble re member that Poslam supplies at once a soothing, cooling influence to ag gravated skin, that it stops the fiery itching. that it exerts concentrated healinii" power, working quickly and energetically to rid your skin of its evil condition. Moreover. Poslam will not. can not, injure and it takes only a little to prove its benefits. Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th St.. New York City. Poslam Soap is a daily treat to ten der skin. Contains Poslam. Adv. Send in your order now or write for free catalogues. A musical gift is best of all. Oregon Eilers Music House Eilers Music Bldg. See Xjnas gift announcement, Page 22, Sec. 2, this issue. l-IT'S-EASV-TO.PAV-TH&KDHAHUS.WAl SK1.W T 0K MX.I.K PIKCK OK A HOI Let her awaken Christmas morning with a Joyful feeling recipient of that "permanent beauty and lasting service" gift A Lovely Cedar Chest! Directly Priced to Fit Your Purse in Sizes to Please Her Look Here '23 $25 28 '33 '37 Terms: $5 Cash, $1 Week, No Interest Made of red Tennessee cedar some plain and some with copper trimmings, with or without removable sliding trays. Select yours this week. Delivery will be made the day requested. DISPLAY OF FLOOR LAMPS SITtPASSI-VG ANT COLLECTION OF THE PAST. lon'll Appreciate the loderatfaen of l'rlce on the Genuine Mahogany Posts and All Silk Shades As Well as on the Mahogany-Finished Posts and Near - Silk Shades If you anticipate selecting a floor or table lamp for Christmas, it will be an injustice to yourself not to see the won derful assortment that Edwards has par ticularly so about the shades. Certainly your credit is good! I t METAL - BASED TABLE LAMPS WITH Art Glass Shades $11.75 to $26.50 An assortment of this style not to be frowned at it's Impossible to describe them. QiARTEn-SAWEU OAK r.AM:L-EM) Nufold Davenport $982 10 CASH 2 WEEK JiO IM'EREST. Back and seat are upholstered with rich brown leatherette. Bed construction is under neath. Link spring is braced with coils, mak ing full width available for two persons no rolling together on a "Xufold," either. He.ltkM Heat This Is the Homer Ventilator Pipeless Furnace That Edwards will install for you on easy terms. k Here are two letters from recent purchasers they may be acquaintances or personal friends of yours: Portland. Or., Nov. 24th, '19. EDWARDS COMPANY, Fifth and Oak Sts., City. Gentlemen: I have had my Homer Furnace about -two months and have had ample time to try it out very thoroughly, and have found it mighty satisfac tory in every way. and it does everything you claim for it and even more. As you know, I have a seven-room house three rooms downstairs and four rooms upstairs, and it heats the entire building perfectly and far more economically than any other type of furnace that I have ever used. I am proud to recommend the Homer Furnace, and will take pride in showing it to anyone that you would like to have come out and look it over. Tours very truly, (Signed) W. II. VAN" ATT A, 606 East Fifty-first St. N. (With Willys-Overland Pacific Co.) Portland, Or.. Nov. 5, 1919. EDWARDS COMPANY, City. Gentlemen: We have had the Homer Pipeless Fur nace in out home 60 days and It has proven entirely satisfactory. Two ehovelfulls of coal In the morning keep the whole house, including the inclosed sleeping porch at the rear, warm and comfortable all day, even on the coldest days we have had so far, and it saves us about one-half on fuel. We have reason to congratulate ourselves on install ing a Homer. Yours truly, (Signed) RUTH SANDERSON. , 1453 Wisteria Ave. 48 or 54-Inch Top American Walnut Table and Chairs to Match SO CASH 9.1 WEEK NO IN TEREST. Rather classy Christmas gift, don't you think? Edwards does! He knows the prices will meet with your approval and thinks the terms will, too; if not. he'll arrange them. 48 - Inch six-p7Cfl foot Table 0I iJU 54 - inch six foot Table S e t of six Chairs $96.00 575.50 IBB The'Stay SatisFactorRanga A Gift Supreme for Mother INSTALLED. 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Copper Boiler, &rfS;r ELECTRIC WASHER AND SWINGING WRINGER- $20 Cash, $3 Week Just throw in the clothes with enough water to form a good action (of course a lit tle soap) and that's all there is to it. The C o f f i e 1 d has a Tive and one-half inch rib in the bottom with one ami three quarter - inch one on each side, then the two water eplashing ribs at the top. After washing, merely drain out, rinse with a bucket of clean water, wipe out with a cloth and you're through. ; ' ; I n-BBii.aHriilii.iB i 1 Conn Band INSTRUMENTS Make the Best Xmas Gifts. We Are the Afients. McDou?:all Music Co. 325 Alder bt Rear Broadway. 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