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Thursday, October 9, 1952 BROOKINGS-HARBOR PILOT. BROOKINGS, OREGON PAGE TH R EE Acreages Show Big Increase Some interesing sidelights on Oregon’s agriculture at the mid- centurv m ark have come trom an analysis of recent census data by Mrs. Elvera Horrell, OSC exten sion agricultural economist. The census shows that nearly twice as much Oregon land is being farm ed today as 50 years ago with a sharp increase in the num ber of farms. At the present time, Oregon has slightly more than 20,300,000 acres of land in farm s. In 1900, the figure was 10,071,328. The num ber of farm s has jumped from the 35.837 total in 1900 to the present-day 59,827. Average-sied farm at the open ing of the century was 281 acres. Today th at figure is up to 339. In dollar and cent value, there has been a trem endous increase, of course. The bureau of agricul tu ral economics of the USDA earlier this year estim ated the total value of farm lands and building in Oregon at $1,451,000,- 000. The 1900 census figure was $172,761,287. While Oregon’s agriculture to day boasts of its diversification and the great num ber of crops th at are grown in the state, the census comparisons show that 1900 had an edge in at least a case or two. Fifty years ago, for example, the census listed 14 acres of tobacco plus I acre of peanuts. Some 22 head of elk were also found on the farm animal report. SATURDAY, OCTOBER II The m at's out a t 3ROOKINGS <• CoSts, Taxes Way Up— So Is Your Appetite Everything seems to be on the increase these days. While most folks are well aw are of the rise in costs and taxes, for example, few would realize that appetites are getting bigger too. But figures compiled by OSC extension agricultural economists trom federal reports show that each person will eat slightly more food this year than last and about 12 peicent more food than in pre w ar years. 4-H Club Makes Good Showing ONLY BUICK PROVIDES THEM dynahow O liv i* . U H IIn u N tW M U IO N D O U A I n o e , l o l- C A IA C lY Conn-Olson Motors N c w , W ° rO N l IN T U IO IS t W U P S f lA I STYLING . f O W l i S re i, EASYEYE GLASS** p lu ' Th* ' * - Hi-w ay IO I W . Brookings T IU N K t A l , ' o w " O n R o a d n a sti c a i , diction . N tw S lu * ♦ C urry County's 4-H Club dele gates at the Oregon S ta te F air this year made a splendid show ing according to Clifford Jenkins. County Extension Agent. The Home Economics judging team placed in the first or blue ribbon group at the S ta te F air this year. The team was made up of Sharon J a rre tt, Vesper Bailor, and Tom Remey of Gold Beach. The Livestock judging team placed in the w hite ribbon group or thirtl placing at the S ta te Fair. This team was from the Winchuck Livestock Club and the team was composed of Dianne Bowlin, Janet Crum p, and Ray Brooks. Lois Le Clair from Brookings placet! in the w hite ribbon class in her cake baking contest and Joe Cl>rte of Gold Beach in the white riboon class for the bread baking con test. Alma Duffy and Earl Henry from H arbor attended the State F air a fte r having won County Showmansnip awards. S ta te Fair ribbons are being mailed to th- contestants this week accorri.n»; to Clifford Jenkins, County Ex tension Agent. representative of a famil- . iar old name joins the com m unity today. He’s your new Buick dealer. new A Drop in and see how well he’s prepared to help you. If you’re interested in his ability to handle service w ork— fine. You’ll be pleased with his up-to-the- minute facilities to do it speedily, efficiently, and with factory-style thoroughness. Y ou'll see crackerjack Buick mechanics in action — men with the know-how and tools to locate trouble w ithout fum bling, and remedy it without fuss. And you’ll see a stock of parts and accessories as complete as it is authentic. Then see how dependably your Buick dealer can serve you in the biggest investment, outside of buy ing a home, the average person ever makes—the purchase of a car. Look over the eye-pleasing Buicks in his showroom. Note their smart ness, their bigness, the luxury of their roomy interiors. Then get •Mien better 3‘"o mobiles are built B U IC K ***" build them fact-by-fact examples of Buick’s technical leadership, too. You’ll learn why Buick’s Fireball 8 E ngine can thrill you with its performance—yet win your respect for its economy. You’ll learn tho secret of Buick’s “Million Dollar Ride”—about the velvety magic of Dynaflow Drive’-d o z e n so f other Buick advantages. And you’ll discover that, neverthe less, Buick prices are lower than cars nowhere near so fine. So come in, won’t you? Your new Buick dealer will be glad to sec you — happy to know you — and very pleased to serve you in any way. 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