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ir.p ftuch case if we do not adhere.
think that would have the
same
U. S. Crop But Slightly
Larger Than Domestic
Requirements.
WORLD CROP LARGE
Prodartion in Foreign Countries on
Vp Grade, With Acreage Larger
Than the Pre-War Average.
iFrom the report of Secretary of
Agriculture Jardine.)
The most sifr.ificant fact about our
wheat situation is thut with a large
world crop the United Statos appar
ently has little more than enough
wheat to meet domestic requirements.
The wheat crop of the Northern Hem
isphere, outside of Kussia and China,
is estimated to be 11 per cent greater
than the 1P-4 crop. It is larger than
the pre-war average of production in
the same countries, but not equr.l to
the record crop of 1923. Russia is
reported to have some wlfeat for ex
port. Although it is not expected
that Russia will contribute as much
wheat for export as before the war,
it is possible that she will export more
wheat this year than she has export
ed in any other year since the war.
Prospects are also good for the wheat
crop in Argentina, bat a short crop
in Australia may offset the prospec
tive increase in Argentina.
The world's supply of rye is also an
important factor in the wheat situa
tion. The rye crop, too, is much
larger than last year. Estimates in
the Northern Hemisphere outside of
Russia amount to 981,000.000 bushels,
as compared with 711,000.000 bushels
last year. Russia is reported to have
a good crop of rye. The effect of a
good crop of rye in Russia is to en
courage exports of wheat and the ef
fect of good rye crops in Germany
and Poland is to reduce the import
demand for wheat.
The influence of this increase in
production of wheat and rye as con
pared with iast year is offset to some
extent, however, by lower stocks at
the beginning of the year and by the
location of the increases in produc
tion. At the beginning of the year
European stocks of old wheat were
reported to be very low, and the stocks
in exporting countries as well as the
quantity of wheat afloat were very
much lower than at the beginning as
last year. Most of the increases in
production of both wheat and rye are
in Europe, where increased produc
tion will cause some increase in con
sumption. Latest estimates indicate
that the total European crop of wheat
outside of Russia and a few unim
portant producers not yet reported is
323.000.OnO bushels greater than last
year and that the total European rye
crop outside of Russia and a few
small producers is 281,000,000 bushels
greater than last year. Records of
past years indicate very clearly that
the European import requirements
will not be reduced nearly so much
as this increase in production. The
fact remains, however, that the world
supplies for the year appear to be
somewhat larger than last year in re
lation to the world's demands.
The situation in the United States
is markedly different from what it
was last yeaY. The total production
of wheat is but slightly greater than
the quantity utilized in the' United
States last year. Out of an estimated
production of 873,000,000 bushels last
year, the balance of exports amounted
to 252.000,000 bushels, leaving 621,
000,000 bushels in the United States.
In addition to this balance about 44,
000,000 bushels were drawn from
stocks, indicating a total utilization
in this country of approximately
655,000,000 busheis. Should the same
quantity be utilized in the country
this year, there would be only about
32,000,000 bushels of wheat for ex
port without further reduction of
stocks.
Looking ahead, according to the
tentions-to-plant" report, high prices
have encouraged farmers to consider
increasing the wheat acreage of the
United States. In planning w-heat
production the situation both in th
United States and in the whole world
should be considered. Even with the
same acreage as laut year, a good
average yield would place the United
States on an export basis for most if
not all classes of wheat. The trend of
of production in mnry countries that
compete with the United States is up
ward. Production in European coun
tries affected by the wtr is rapidly
approaching pre-war statu-. Russia,
a large exporter before tre war, is
recovering. The wheat-producing
areas of Argentina, Australia, Can
ada are now 53 per cent above pre
war average, and these countries have
not yet reached their limit. Under
these conditions, only poor crops in
important foreign wheat-producing
countries can result in a situation
comparable to that of last year, when
the farmers of the United State had
a good crop which they sold at high
prices.
j legal or m.-rai right to disregard such
i a hnd:r in the one case that we
I wou'.d hsve in the other.
"If we are going to support any
court it w:U not be oneht we have
set up a one or which reflects only
our ideals. Neither will it be possi
ble to supnort a court which is ex
actly perfect, or under which we as
ume abso utely no obligations. We
shall rot find ourselves bearing a
disproportionate share of the world's
burdens by our adherence, and we
reny as well remember that there is
absolutely no escape for our country
from bearing its share of the world's
burdens in any case.
In regard to the matter of foreign
debts thst have not yet been funded,
the President said, 'Every reasonable
effort wiil be made to secure agree
ments for liquidation with the re
maining countries, whenever they are
in such condition that they can be
made."
The President also touched upon
the matter of alien property, the mat
ter of immigration, and national de
fense. On this latter subject the
President stated that aviation is of
great importance, and that the De
partment of War, Navy, and Com
merce, should each be provided with
additional assistant secretary whose
duties would be to give especial at
tention to air navigation, both for na
tional defense and commercial devel
opment, and that we ought to proceed
in its improvement by the necessary
experiment and investigation. "Our
country is not behind in this art. It
has made records for speed and for
the excellence of its planes. It ought
to go on maintaining its manufactur
ing plants capable of rapid produc
tion, giving national assistance to the
laying out of airways, equipping it
self with a moderate number of planes
and keeping an air force trained to
the highest efficiency."
The President, in discussing the
veterans, said, "If anyone desires to
estimate the esteem in which the vet
erans of America are held by their
fellow citizens, it is but necessary to
remember that the current budget
calls for an expenditure of about six
hundred and fifty million dollirs in
their behalf."
Touching upon the matetr of agri
culture, the President said, "No doubt
the position of agriculture as a whole
has very much improved since the de
pression of three and four years ago.
But there are many localities and
many groups of individuals, apparent
ly through no fault of their own,
sometimes due to climatic conditions
and sometimes to the prevailing price
of a certain crop, still in a distress
ing condition. This is probably tem
porary, but it is none the less acute.
National Government agencies, the
Departments of Agriculture and Com
merce, the Farm Loan Board, the in
termediate credit banks, and the Fed
eral Reserve Board are all cooperat
ing to be of assistance and relief.
"Agriculture is a very complex in
dustry. It does not consist of one
problem, but of several. They can
not be solved at one stroke. They
have to be met in different ways, and
small gains are not to be despised.
"From all the investigations that I
have been able to make the farmers
as a whole are determined to main
tain the independence of their busi
ness. They do not wish to have med
dling on the part of the Government
"or be placed under the inevitable re
strictions involved in any system of
direct or indirect price-fixing, which
would result from permitting the Gov
ernment to operate in the agricultural
markets. They are showing a very
commendable skill rn organizing
themselves to transact their own bus
iness through cooperative marketing,
which will this year turn over about
two billion five hundred million dol
lars, or nearly one-fifth of the total
agricutural business. In this they
are receiving help from the Govern
ment." The President said that Muscle
Shoals had assumed a place all out of
proportion with its real importance;
that Muscle Shoals should be devel
oped for the production of nitrates
primarily, and incidentally for power
purposes; that he favored disposing
of this property to meet these pur
poses; that the findings of the special
commission appointed will be trans
mitted to Congress. He is convinced
that the best possible disposition can
be made by direct authorization of
Congress,
The President stated that the Gov
ernment is committed to a policy of
reclamation and irrigation which it
desires to establish on a sound basis
and continue in the interest- of the
localities concerned.
Mr. Coolidge is in favor of the
maintenance of a merchant marine
for national defense and the service
of our commerce. He favors the sell
ing of the surplus supply of ships,
which are costly to enre for.
In the matter of the coal industry
the President deprecates the fact
that the public, wage earners, and
owners, are feeling the effect of the
perennial conflict in this industry.
He says that the national govern
ment has little or no authority to
deal with this vital necessity of the
life of the country; that authority
should be lodged with the President
and the Departments of Commerce
and Labor, giving them power to deal
with an emergency.
In the matter of prohibition, the
President says that it is the. law of
the land; that it is the duty of all
who come under its jurisdiction to
observe the spirit of that law, and it
is the duty of the Department of Jus
tice and the Treasury Department to
enforce it.
The President pleads for a bene
ficial waterway development.
In the matter of railroads, the Pres
dent recommended that wherever
consolidation of railroads will result
to the benefit of the country such
consolidation should be authorized
by Congress and carried out by the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
In regard to the negro the Presi
dent said, "The progress which they
have made in all the arts'of civiliza
tion in the last 60 years is almost
beyond belief. They do still need sym
pathy, kindness and helpfulness. They
need reassurance that the require
ments of the Government and society
to deal out to them even-handed jus
tice will be met. They should be pro
tected from all violence and support
ed in the peaceable enjoyment of the
fruits of their labor."
In conclusion the President said
the Government of the United States
hns been created by the people. It
is solely responsible to them. It will
be most successful if it is conducted
solely for their benefit. There must
be an opportunity given to observe
religion, secure education, and earn
a living under a reign of law and or
der. "We shall not be able to gain
these ends merely by our own action.
If they come at all, it will be because
we have been willing to work in har
mony with the abiding purpose of I
Divine Providence."
MARRIES STEPDAUGHTER.
A marriage license was issued on
last Thursday by County Clerk An
derson to William H. Clark, 69, and
Laura Pettyjohn, 19, both of this
city. The couple were married the
same day by Judge Alex Cornett. The
bride is the daughter of Mr. Clark's
former wife who died some two years
ago and has made her home here for
a number of years, coming to the city
from Missouri with the other mem
bers of her family. Mr. Clark has re
sided here for many years.
LOW ROUND TRIP FARES
FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Via Union Pacific between points
in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Sale dates, December 18, 19, 22, 23, 24
and December 30 and 31; return limit
January 4, 192'6. For further particu
lars see local agent.
LOST Pair Kryptok double-vision
spectacles, round lenses, small am
ber frames, maroon case. Reward.
Leave at G. T. office.
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WHAT?
Epworth League
COME!
WHEN?
Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.
Topic, "Our League
World"
WHERE?
Methodist Commun
ity Church
OPAL BRIGGS, Leader
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to give the Court any authority to be
a political rather than a judicial
court.
"We are not proposing to subject
ourselves to compulsory jurisdiction.
If we support the court, we can never
be obliged to submit any case which
involves our interests for its decis
ion. Our appearance would always
be voluntary, for presentTng a case
which we had agreed might be pre
sented. There is no more danger that
others might bring esses before the
court involving our interests which
we did not wish to have brought, after
we have adhered, and probably not so
much, than there would be of bring-
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HARWOOD'S
Jewelry
The lasting gift for sweetheart, wife,
mother, son or dughter. A true token
of affection, reflecting a wealth of beau
ty and charm.
There is nothing more pleasing.
FOR HER
A DIAMOND RING Choice of many
settings in white, green or yellow gold.
WRIST WATCHES Popular sizes and
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Pearls, Set Rings, Fountain Pens, Gold
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EVERYTHING IN JEWELRY
FOR HIM
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FRATERNAL EMBLEMS In rings,
charms, buttons, pins.
Cuff Buttons, Stick Pins, Fountain
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Abalogna Knives.
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Phonographs
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Pianos
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Plates, Silverware, Cut Glass,
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Open Evenings
Till Christmas
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Phones: Warehouse 643, Residence 644
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sensible and
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Thursday and Friday, December 10 and 11
JAMES KIRKWOOD and ELINOR FAIR in
"THE EAGLE FEATHER"
A amaahing atory of the great outdoor. Thrilling,
exciting, absorbing.
Also "ONE GLORIOUS SCRAP" and 5th
episode of "THE RIDDLE RIDER."
Saturday, December 12:
BUCK JONES and PEGGY SHAW in
"WINNER TAKE ALL"
A battle for Cold, Glory and Girl, in which Ruck aaya
it with knockouts.
Also "THE NICKLE PLATED WEST"
TWO-KEEL COMEDY
Sunday, December 13:
Burke and Kelly's Comedians
IN THE RIP-ROARING WESTERN COMEDY DRAMA
"THE GIRL FROM COLORADO"
VAUDEVILLE BETWEEN ACTS
Prices 25c and 60c
Monday, December 14 (One Day Only) :
DOROTHY MACKAIL and CHEIGHTON HALE in
"THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS"
The bridge of life span courage, cowardice, laughter and
love. Hellish desires cant shadows and dig pita of despair. -A
throbbing, sympathetic atory of two lovera and their loving
parenta.
Also "My Raby Doll," two-reel comedy.
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 15-16:
TOM MOORE and PAULINE STARKE in
"ADVENTURE"
FROM THE STOItV BY JACK LONDON
A vivid a tale of bold adventure aa waa ever screened.
Ah packed with thrill aa a picture could be. Jack London'a
masterpiece of love on a South Re Inland.
AIho RKGINAU) DENNY In
"THE WIDOWER'S MITE"
Watch for "HE WHO GETS SLAPPED,"
featuring Lon Chaney, coming next. week.