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I HOP MKTS UNCERTAIN 'American and European Markets Report Dull Demand Paclflo : coast bops market continued easy during he week, : with dull demand for the mod mrtm affarlnza. laraelv as a re sult of the lack of Inquiry and demand for North American hops. While the hops producers t the Pacific coast are generally continuing to hold In expectation f higher 'prices, the need of ready cash to meet harrest ex penses has caused some growers to press 1 their sticks upon the market, with the result that some sales were reported made as low as lOe per poundb for prime clus ters, 'although most of the limit ed trading tor the week was done at around 12c for this variety and aside, net to growers, f.6.b. hipping points In the Willamette valley, wniie PJcaing was low ed an somewhbat during the Mk. because of unsettled. weather and the reopening of schools, many of the small yards hare completed their harrest, and others will finish the latter part of the week and the first of next week. Around 700 bales of 1929 hops were reported Jsold during the week at 7-7 He per pound, to growers at shipping pobints In the Willamette ralley. Mew Rate Blade Of interest to producers In the northwest are the new rail freight rates to Chicago, which are announced as being $2.00 per 100 on minimum ears of 25,000 pounds, compared with former rates of $2.50 per 100 on earlots of 15.000 lbs. minimum. It Is not certain-. at this time, however, when! the new rates will become effective. Wih an of ficial estimate September 1 of 11,720,000 lbs. of hops tor the United States 1930 production, and carryovers, according to trade estlmaes, of 1,100.000 lbs. for Oregon. 1.890,000 lbs. for California, and 240,000 lbs. for Washington, total supplies avail able this year would appear to he around 24.950,000 lbs., which la 8,270,000 lbs. less than the 1929 production, and 5,320,000 lbs. less than the five year pro duction alone. Figures are not available at this time regarding the carryover for those years, nor are stocks on hand in east ern markets either for this -or previous years. Considerable if terest has been shown In the re lationship the total available sup Hies for this year bear to he av erage domestic requirements for the past few years, and as soon as data Is available, this Infor mation will be given in these re Ports. . From Oregon came the follow ing reports: Salem: Both trading and de .mand were limited, with market tone weak and dull for the week. Bales of around 830 bales of clusters at 12c, and around 25 bales at 10c were reported, the latter sales resulting from pro ducers pressing their stocks up on the market to obtain ready cash for harvest expenses. Pick fug will ' be completed the early part of the coming week, if fa vorable weather conditions con tinue. Some mould Is appearing, and whbich is expected to In crease from this time on. Salem market quotations appear to range from 12e upward as pro ducers asking prices, with 12e downward for dealers offered trices, for choice clusters of the new crop. Salem, which is gen erally considered the center of the Oregon hop industry, ' and where considerable acthrlty in the hops market is usually exper ienced at this season of the year, reports an exceptionally quiet and inactive market prevailing at this time. Aurora: Demand and trading reported slow. . Not much in quiry from buyers, although no baling has been done as yet In this district. Producers general ly asking 15c, with buyers offer ing around 12 c tor choice new crop clusters. Picking practic ally completed. In last week's report. In 'the Aurora Items, the statement was made that several contracts at 18e' were made "some weeks ago." This should ' have read "some years ago,1 these being ' .term : contracts, made three years ago, to run live years. ,- Independence; Demand ' and trading -reported ! slew, with weak market tone. Sale of 200 hales prime dusters at 12:13e res ported made during week: No ; . toggles changed hands, with prc- Oregon Paper Manufacturers of BOND LEDGER GLASS1NE : ' GREASEPROOF TISSUE Support Oregon' Products' Srjecify "Safest Blade Paper for Tour j . - I ; PREPARING FOR km pt ...r. i&mw V. t v m. ..--- ..i-'-J-T JVJ -?iWl VP Turkeys four weeks old on the 8.' "J. McKee. farm at Indepeodenoe. Mrs. 8. J. HcKee Is to be seem at the center of the picture. H S. J. McKee Successful j J With Turkeys as Well as Record Breaking Jerseys ducers generally asking He. An option on one lot of toggles at 14c was reported by an Independ ence dealer. Harvest 90 per cent completed, with average ; yields generally reported, although! 15 per cent to 20 per cent of the hops may be of low grade acount of mould and downy mildew, which Is reported as showing quite severely In some yards. Silverton: While the demand has been somewhat slow, and trading limited m the ilverton district, the market tone Is some what firmer; Sale of 500 baler of prime clusters are reported at 12c, which Is generally being of fered by dealers, although pro ducers are mostly asking 13c per pound. England Hard Hit ! Agricultural Commissioner Fo ley at London cables under date of September 16: "British Min istry reports considerable downy mildew in southeastern area, and slight blight in midlands. Esti mated yield per acre 1400 lbs., or 280 lbs. below last: year's yield. Hops badly attacked by downy mildew will probably re main nnpicked. Commercial i re ports estimate the crop roughly at 36,400,000 lbs. against over 44,800,000 lbs. last year. This exceeds brewers requirements, unless one-third of the crop, re mains nnpicked. Quality, of i the crop Is generally fair to good, and all districts favor the fuggle variety. - Goldings variety, used for pale ale, are of poor quality and the 'crop is short.! i Stocks on hand are difficult to; estimate but believed to be substantially the commercial estimate of ff, 720,000 lbs. which can be pur chased around $6.50 to $8.68 per 100 lbs. Account : of low prices, brewers are reported over stocked. Picking is still In progress, and the market for - the new crop will open Friday at the Annual Hops Fair. Business already transacted at from $8.68- to $15.19 per 100, considered ' be low cost of production. ; Conti nental situation similar to" Eng land, despite reduction ; In acre age, with over-production ! re ported In almost all j districts,' and brewers well stocked and disinclined to come to this mar-, ket. Prices, Polish $8.$8; Certi fied Saax 87.36 to $20.61; lower qualities $13.02; Best maliertaus $21.70 per 100. The duty or $17.33 per 100. makes all; for eign hops unattractive." The California hops market Is quiet and inactive. Demand is slow, with buyers showing .but little Interest. Growers j are holding firm in most : sections. Volume of recent transactions Is only light and scattered. Prices on the 1930 crop range mostly from 11-14C, depending on qual ity, f. o. b. cars loading points In Sonoma, Mendocino and Sac ramento counties, which are the principal growing sections, r Quo tations on old crop i carryover mostly range from 7-1 0c, on- the same basis. A consiaeraoie por tion of the 1930 crop Is under contract, either on term contract or sales made In the early spring and - summer months. Earlier sales average 13-1 4c. The. trade- estimates earlier contracts In So noma at about one-third of the crop to Sacramento abpnt onre- half, and In Mendocino ! about two-thirds. It Is estimated that from two-thirds' to -three-fourths of the crop is now already har vested, and should be completed within a few weeks, i The-qual ity of the early samples very satisfactory. and - the trade mostly estimates at least equal to the average year. - Blight rains Pulp : and Company ' i f ; THANKSGIVING! f LJ - 1 f-" - t MAimtS mm. By WV B. CRAVEN! INDEPENDENCE. SentJ 97. 8. 3. McKee who Is nationally Known as a Jersey breeder and developer of high production cows, has for several years been aevoting considerable tune to poultry In connection with the dairy. He Is well pleased with the results, of his first trial with turkeys. i; Mr. and Mrs. McKee have worked out a system of feedins- and management, which has pro ven highly satlsfactorvJ Thev have this to say. "with the pro per feed, care, and brooder sys tem, aay oia turks can be as suc cessfully Brooded as chicks. . in the spring they; cared for 2400 young bronse turkeys, which were hatched early this sason at the Dusranna hatch erv here. To June 1 they lost oniv ibu smau turkeys, which Is a very small percentage.: MachjNGare Required These small turkeys were ear ed for by using five 14x18 foot ooara floor runways, in which iney were allowed during the day time. At night they were aept in a Brooder house,- which one oi me best in the state. water- pipes running through mem, ana are nested by ateam engine, the boiler heating the water, which is forced Sthroueh these pipes, by an electric pump. giving a uniform hat all the time. if; .me-board noor runways are wasned orr with water every other day and .kept clean for the young turkeys. Tney are fed received over scattered areas two weeks ago, caused only neg iigioie oamage by discoloration. recent survey by the trade es timates the -following carryover from old crops: Sonoma county 3471 baies from the 1929 crop, and 2687 from the 1928 crop: Secramento 1665 bales , of the 1929 crop and 844 bales from 1928: Mendocino 392 bales of the 1929 crop, and 400 bales of tne 19Z8 crop. Demand for hops In the New York market limited to local brewing trade. Most; dealers buying slowly awaiting new crop supplies. One car new California bops arrived, selling at 18-20c per ponna. racirie coast new crop- choice quoted 19-30CJ old. 17-18c; common . to prime, 14 le. LH : .if 66(g Now is tKe time to subsoil, putting the soil In physical condition, for storage of a plentiful supply !of moisture at a safe depth. SubsoUing airs the soil, admitting oxygen, thus . increasing chemical process, and thereby benefiting acid soil, which is vital f pi successful crops. THE MOST STUBBORN GROUND MUST YIELD TO THE Powcr-An4 lSlJTcfctTaclon rr Without Slippage , O v e t . Rouch Ground Sand Side Hills Steep Grades ira; ru. yfClivr irv : j, "We, wiH ' , tore on I ; write to loggers A S45 E, Madison Portland PRUNE M T STILL CHAOTIC Adverse Weather Conditions and Failure to Harvest Cause Upset. Dried prune crop and market conditions (in the Paclflo north west are atterly chaotic, due largely to adverse weather con ditions during the harvesting period; with the result that the normal 19-28 day harvesting and drying period was reduced to 1(K 14 days, by reason of the entire crop ripening within a period of a 'very few days, much faster than the drysr-capadties of the various districts eonld accommo date.. Sines the beginning of har vesting operations, which started a week to ten days ago, dryera and crews have teen taxed to their limits. In order to take ears of the crop The previous rains seem to weaken the geenral qual ity of the prunes, with much re sultant splitting, Both' on tne trees and on ths ground. Con siderable brown rot and mold al so developed In the stock while awaiting drying. . Drying was entirely completed ta come districts by September 28, especially where crop produc tion was lightest In other local ities, where, production was hay ier, and with young orchards whose large sized fruit was later In ripening, as la the Lake-Shore district of Clark county, and at Dundee, McMInnvllle. and else where, dryers are still being op erated to full capacity. Rainfall started again early this week throughout the entire district. and Is continuing as this report is released thereby practically terminating all further harrest operations. Many growers, especially those who do not own their dryers, did not harvest their prunes, In view of poor market conditions or Inabality to obtain credit for nar vesting operations. Douglas county is the sole ex ception to t he above-mentioned erop conditions. There, the en tire Petite crop and many Ital ians were harvested and dryed prior to the rains of ten days all the milk they can drink, and green feed Includes alfalfa, which Is ground very fine. They are also fed finely ground chick feed, and the turkeys grow nice ly on this ration. Sent to Pasture . These turkeys averaged S 1-4 pounds In weight at eight weeks of age, and were ready to make their own way roosting out in the open. At the age of 10 weeks they were trucked to Klamath marsh and put on a diet of grass hoppers. In order to make this move it was necessary to load In crates and truck 300 miles which was accomplished with the loss of but five birds. In addition to taking care of these turkeys at this time, the McKees were caring for 1800 Leghorn chickens and when these were moved from the broder to the fields outside, they lost only 23, which is exception ally good for the weather they had when making the change. These 1800 chickens were hatched from eggs produced on the - farm. . Mr. and Mrs. McKee with ths. aid of their young son, Richard, do most of their own work. "with: iffM.. jasi.:mm s. avacaiM iivuuug tu iuu be glad to send you Interesting liters- , dry plowing and subsoiling, if you will ' our Portland or Salem office. - Contractors Machmery Co. ago. The rains vers lighter, ripening was more gradual, and the crop was . harvested and dryed In a more orderly manner. although some losses occurred even there. It la too early to make accur ate revised estimates; however, the combination of circumstances enumerated above i 1. First ear ly rains with resultant weaken ing and splitting. S. Rapid rip ening with ground rot and split ting while awaiting drying.' s. Later rains terminating all far- thnr barVMtlnr. - and 4. Failure to harvest In many Individual or chards, are believed by trade au thorities to have reduced the to tal northwest yield to ti million pounds, as eomparea witn ori ginal estimates of . so-so. minion pounds, and last year's produc tion of 111 million pounds. Growers Sales There has been ' no general buying activity yet. Growers asking prices range from 4tt to H for S0-S6S. A lew small lots have been purchased at 4c for" 1 0-3 5s, with a straight l-4c drop for each 8-polnt decline In size, to t He for C0-Ss. The Clark county. Washington Cooperative assdeiatfcm made an advance payment to their grower-members as follows t Its and larger. Se per lb 40-W, 8Hc; 0 and smaller, 2c fanners' requirements were mostly filled early In the sea son, at-prices ranging from $12 to tig per ton of fresh prunes. A few lots of large siae, fancy stock were purchased at $20 per ton. Some fruit was bought by commercial dryers at $8-12 per green ton. buyers hauling the fruit from the orchards. Dryers in the Sheridan-Dallas districts obtained some growers' stock on a B0-B0 basis. Packers Sales .There has been practically no selling of dried prunes by north western packers yet. Both ex port and domestic demand con tinue very dull, notwithstanding the prospects of smaller north west tonnage, except at prices about l-4e per lb. lower than packers quotations. Paekers Quotations, t. o. b. Portland docks. In 15-lb. boxes, are: 80-40 E 3-4 to c; 40-60. B 1-4 to 6e; 60-60. 4H to 4 3-4C. WIN COVETED PUCE The Marion county Jersey herd which placed third at the Oregon state fair was made up of animals from the strings of Elza Pickard of Marlon. Victor Mad- sen of Silverton, Frank Knenst lng of woodburn, M. C. Gunder son of Silverton and Fred Ror- den. The competition among Jer seys was particularly keen this year but Marlon county Jersey Cattle club Is justly proud of the fine showing made by Marlon Jerseys. GOllSiEI KEY TO SUCCESS BELLINGHAM, Wash. "Suc cessful farming - Is due to good eron yields, diversity of business, fairly large acreage, good produc tion, efficient use or macninery and efficient man labor,", says H. B. Carroll, Jr.. eounty agent. "The practice of good farm man- r,-1 vaiciuuuu 245 Center Salem MO JFRSR'S FAIR FLASHES Being gleanings from the 1930 Oregon state fair "Ons of ths best judges that has ever been, at the Oregon state fair" was the verdict often heard' from breeders in speaking of the work pf O. A. Schaefer of New York who was one of the Judges of dairy cattle. Exhibi tors were well pleased with the work of Mr. Schaefer, ' Marion county' Holsteins made ah excellent showing at the fair with the two large exhibits, one by Frank Durbln and son and the other byMt. Angel college farm. Success at his first exhibition at a state fair came to Victor Madsen of Silverton who showed his Jersey bull, Eagle's Eminent Progress. This 1 the same bull that won a silver cup at the Mar lon county Jersey show. D. H. Looney of Jefferson had a fine showing from his Guern sey herd which attracted much attention. Despite the fact that he sold more hogs than all other exhibi tors combined at the California state fair, A. N. Doerfler cap tar ed three first and eight second prizes at the Oregon fair with his showing of Ioka Farm Dur- ocs. Phillips and Wisecarver ofs t.n. v with their showing of Corrle- delle sheep. They will also show at Pacific International where, accarding to Dr. Phillips, they will "hare more competition." An unusual share of first awards ana championships was won by Floyd Fox of Silverton with his showing of 38 head of sheep. Oxfords, Hampshires and Dorsets. A champion and her two daughters was the showing of Jerseys made by F. O. and A. J Kuenstlng of Woodburn. The Kuenstlng farm, exhibited Sweet Louise, Sweet Louise Lady and Bweet Louise Girlie under the green and white banner of No ble Fern's Domain, the name of ths farm. Marion and Polk county won honors for bogs as well as sheep and eattle with the showings by R, W. Hogg and Sons. Wllmer Averhoff. T. A. Ditmars and others. The display of Hereford cattle was small this year but Marlon agement end carefully kept farm records will go a long way to wards working out successful ways ef handling the various types of farming in Whatcom county." . WE HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF- Puncture Sealing Tubes No Punctures No road delay No changing tires the rain. in And Don't Forget Our Userl Tire Dept. For Real Bargains UseaTires ASS and ;NEBEIB P5cOSTS Barley to be Substituted for High rice Com in Feed Ration DALLAS, Sept. 27 Any op portunity to cut down the cost of production Is welcomed, by the poultrymen.' With - the short corn crop and reiatiyeiy nigner prices, something to replace this in the poultry feed Is needed. . Ground barley can be need to replace some of the corn and the price la much lower. According to H. E. Cosby, extension spe cialist of O. S. C, 1 per cent of the ground barley may be ased In the mash ration. This will re place about SO per eent of the yellow corn normally ased. In the scratch grain mixture 20 per cent of the whole barley may used. ' . iLarge tonnages of Hannehen barley Is produced: by rois county farmers, and this Is most suitable for use In these rations, because It Is a heavy grain, low in ! fibre and comparatively free from awns. The mixing of Hannehen barley into the grain county was represented by the (String shown by Frank Riches of Silverton Itf the sheep and goat divisions with the displays by Wm. Rid dle and Sons. A. H. Craven, Gu thrie Brothers and McCrea Bro thers INSPECT (SoipeHaiM's Ever HE, Before You Buy; Now Is the time to erect a silo Our silos -cannot get out of ahapo or warp. No slay to replace, no hoops to tighten, always rigid. Will not blow over. Kot an experiment. Let ns show yon and giro yon figures. West Salem Telephone B76 "Dependably Serving; the London Consumer' in your on Lowest In durability - in appearance in riding qualities the U. S. Peerless is the equal of many higher priced tires. Its features in clude the exclusive U. S. Web-Cord con struction, an extra-thick tread and a pa tented road-gripping design. It is built by the world's largest producer of rubber to give greater mileage and greater all-round satisfaction than its prices ever brought be fore. And it is guaranteed ior life. 4-ply 29 z 4.40. 30 x 440. .S5.55 ..$645 28 x 4.75. 31 x 5.001 30 x 5.25. -$?45 -S8.45 .$9.40 31 28 30 31 33 5.25. 540. 6.00. 6.00. 6.00. .$9.75 $9.90 ..$11.20 $1140 $12.25 THE IMG SWING IS m and scratch real money. - The following mash mixture in which barley la used in the pro per preparations is recommended by the state college; 400 ids. mlllrun; 400 lbs. ground wheat; 300 lbs. grouna corn; zuo ids. ground oats; S00 lbs. ground barley; 200 lbs. meat scraps; 100 lbs." Hsh meal; sv ids. 011 meal and 60 lbs. bono meal. For a scratch mlxtne the following combination is suggestea : s 0 0 llf. wheat; 400 lbs. whole yellow corn; 400 lbs. uanncnen oariey, and 400 lbs. grey oats. North Howell Corn Club Wins Awards in Face of Discouragement Members of the North Howell Corn clob, led by George Wies ner, are convinced that It pays to be "Goed Sports." Due to the late season the corn did not develop as well this year as usual and Just before the fair the boys gave up all hope to gaining a high rating this year. They finally voted to exhibit "Just to be good sports" even though the corn was not suffi ciently developed to meet their standard. As a result members of the club scored first, second, third and fifth place In their division of the corn show. First place was won by Jay Rutherford, sec ond by Wayne Wlesner, third by George Cllne and fifth by Dee Brooks. - ready - in History 0 6-ply 30 x. 440. .$8.25 28 x 30 x 31 x 30 x 31 z 33 x 4.75. 55. .$9.40 .$10.95 .$11.60 545. 6.00. .$12.60 .$120 -$13.10 6.00. 6.00. TO U. S. TIRES sporanip IS REWARDED Ctiocjoticto odd UIqH -