The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, May 31, 1917, Page 15

e into the South St. Paul market at a rate altogether appalling to those who are considering the future supply of cattle. It is probable that the great number of calves more than makes up for the sheep, but if not, the increased rate on sheep and hogs is the same s0 that any apparent inaccuracy in rating sheep at one-third, is more than covered in that way. It is also quite probable that if the inside facts were to be exposed, the tremendous raise in the selling rate for calves was made because there are so many calves coming to market now ‘Why should we pass up this fat chance to take a rakeoff on the calves while they are coming in such numbers? thdught the commission men. 'n-rfim-: ARE ALSO ..OTHER CHARGES Throughout these figures the bene- fit of the doubt has been given to the commission men! No account has been taken of the individual rate per head for animals sold that way, although these rates are far greater than the carload rates, and there is never a day but large numbers of cattle and sheep # are sold on the single head basis. A (S} liberal proportion of single deck loads was allowed, probably much greater than the facts warrant, if the exact facts were put in statistics, and were known. These figures are based upon the number of animals shipped into South St. Paul in 1915, as stated above. ‘What they will total for this year can only be judged by the past. But from March 30 to April 30, the last month before the new rates went into effect, there were 3770 carloads, an average of a little over 123 carloads a day, which at the lowest increased rate of $2 per carload (that on cattle) means that the livestock- growers are paying to the commission' men at South St. Paul an extra toll of $250 per day, or more than $25 an hour, (It is really much more than that for many carloads should be figured at $3 to $6 each.) T That is a pretty big figure to pay for thumping steer’s ribs with hickory canes and using a little ‘breath and a little time. No pretense that there ‘was any new reason for the raise was made in the South St. Paul Daily Re- porter, the official organ of the yards. The only reason is that the commission men and their allied speculators con- trol the yards and can set the toll for coming inside the gates, just as the wharf companies of Seattle and San Franscisco fixed exorbitant charges for boats entering those cities until ‘Washington and California established Fublicly owned wharves, docks and cold storage houses ‘to break the monopoly. In Seattle the rates were cut to 25 per cent of the old monopoly rates, and the cattle commission rates would also be cut if this industry were not tied up in .2 tust with guardians in the” state and national government to head off any attempt to reduce them. CHANGE LEAGUE HEAD- QUARTERS Headquarters of the North Da- kota Nonpartisan League have been changed from the Co-opera- tors’ Herald building on Roberts street to the Pioneer Life building at Roberts and First avenue North, Fargo. The change was made Saturday, May 26. The Pioneer Life building is opposite the post office- and the Y. M. C. A. building, and the League offices are on the second floor, room 18, ° ) FARMER NAILS AN EDITOR Northwestern Farmstead, Minneapo- lis, Minn.: In regard to'your article in the May 1 issue, let me say the Nonpartisan League will do more for the farmers and workers than all the farm papers and farm schools of all kinds. : The man who started the Nonparti- san League took a winter ride in March 1915, and the first 79 farmers he met signed up without a break.. Now if you think your plan is better, show us who are from Missouri. : Your paper, which claims to be the friend of the farmers, is the second one from Minneapolis which objects to the farmers putting up $16 to help the greatest reform ever started in the United States. Then you want us to wait still longer. The opposition has robbed us of millions each year until now, as Governor Frazier told them in New York, one man’s wealth is equal to the wealth of 2,500,000 so-called poor. If there is anything in your editorial that the opposition would ob- Ject to ¥ can't find it. In order for me to cover as much ground as possible, let me.say to you, that from now on there will be two gides—Tories and Patriots; those who help and those who hinder; those who git on dry goods boxes and tell us how to do it, and those who are good -#oldiers. g S. L. ROOT. - & bearish order. - corn was wanted, WISHEK AND LEHR MEETING There will be a Nonpartisan League meeting at Wishek Saturday, June 2 at 2 p. m, and at Lehr, June 9 at 2 p. m. Speakers in both English and German will be present. and will discuss the ‘Nonpartisan League legislative session of last winter. All farmers are invited to be there as it will be an important meeting. THREE CHEERS The Bill Langer idea ths ; .~e law is to be respected by ALL th. people, is spreading. The idea originated in Morton county, where a few years ago Langer was elected state's attorney. Every law-abiding citizen of the state rejoices to learn of the good work. They rejoice to know that there is a man occupying the office of attorney general with a heart and a conscience, who has the courage to do his plain duty, and hew to the line, letting the chips fall where they may. Three cheers for Bill Langer, and three for Dan Brennan! Three cheers for the new Minot, which will emerge bigger, better and more prosperous than ever. —DEVILS LAKE JOURNAL, . Markets WHEAT FALLS STEADILY All the ginger was sapped from the wheat market by the end of last week, with prices generally 30 to 40 cents lower and appearances indicating that the 1917 grain movement is going to sidestep the speculators to a great extent. Whether this result occurs or not can not yet be known, but rumors were circulated in Chicago, that the United States is con- tracti‘ng to buy Australian wheat and securing Japanese ships to move it, while the much-talked-of sale by foreigners of American futures, was said to be in full swing. These may have been merely well planned bear rumors to help the weather and crop rumors prepare the farmers for lower prices, but they are in line with what appears to be general sentiment that something is ‘going to be done to prevent the speculators exploiting the crop this year to the usual extent. Throughout the week reports of large grain yields, fine weather, and the be- ginning of favorable threshing in Texas, served to spur the downward movement. As an example of how steady was the decline take July delivery at Minneapolis: From §2.68%4, the high mark on Monday, it declined step by step without missing a day until it reached $2.32 at the close Saturday. Other quotations did likewise. Governmentcrop reports were watched eagerly and conclusions drawn that the present grain crop situation promises a larger crop than the record-breaking one of 1915. Reports_to brokers from men in the field labeled as ‘reliable,” finally guessed the 1917 yield -of wheat in the United States at 750,000,000. This oc- curred on Saturday, the guess being rais- ed 50,000,000 bushels over the Friday guess. MINNEAPOLIS WHEAT FUTURES _July } September Date | High | Low | High | Low May 21 g .58 12.10 {2.00 May .501411.99 11,911 May 2.38%11.89 [1.88 May 2.35 [1.85%(1.85 May 2.29 {1.84 |1.81 May 2.22 [1.80 [1.80 MINNEAPOLIS CASH PRICES ] No. 1 Nor. | No. 3 Nor. Low | High | Low [ High .|3.06 [3.11 [2.81 [2.96 .[2.96 [3.01 [2.71 [2.86 ../2.88 [2.93- 12.63 [2.78 ..|2.83 [2.88 (2.58 |2.73 .|2.78 12.83 |2.53 |2 2.671412.761412.4214(2.571% ST. PAUL GRAIN by Equity Co-Operative Ex.} (Furnished St. Paul, May 26.—Wheat had another set-back today declining seven cents from the previous close. The news was all of Foreign reports show no change except the same headway is being made in combating the submarine dangers. Cash wheat premiums in the St. Paul market have worked off a little but there “is no especial weakness where choice wheat was concerned. Mills were good buyers today and offerings were liberal. Corn and oats worked lower in sympa- thy with wheat, The cash demand from local buyers was good for oats but no Receipts were light. Barley was off with other grains. Re- ceipts light and demand poor. ST. PAUL CASH CLOSE 1 Hard §2.775%-$2.82%; 1 Northern, $2.6755-82.77%; 2 Northern $2.575-$2.675%; 8 Northern $2.42%-2.57%; 2 H. Mont., $2.67%-$2.72%; 1 Durum, $2.40%; 2 Durum, $2.3514; 3 Y. Corn, $1.545-$1.565; 4 Corn, $1.515-$1.65%; 3 W. Oats, 604- 6115; Barley, $1.00-§1.45; Rye, $2.33-$2.35; Flax, $3.261%-3.321%%. CATTLE AND HOGS LOWER Cattle prices at South St. Paul last week declined 15 to 25 cents below the previous week, and hog prices 30 to 40 cents. It was a week in which the buyers had the edge on the sellers throughout and no fancy prices were paid except on a few choice carloads of specially fattened steers and heifers, the best steers ranging around 1200 pounds selling at $11.75 to $12.50. Some fancy shed stock -made $11.50 for the butcher trade. Milkers and springers continued to be in strong demand, and light supply. A - considerable number went from specu- lators’ hands to farmers at $100 per head, but inferior stuff, the kind that was of- fered for resale at $75, had little call. Sheep prices for all classes of shorn animals went up approximately $2.50 for the week. There was little difference in the supply compared with other weeks, this market always being a little shy, and seeing much of the choice material re- loaded again after feeding for shipment east. : The bulk of sheep of medium quality sold around $14, bulk of the hogs at $15.50, the bulk of steers at $9.50 to $10.50, and canners and cutters at $6.75 to $7.75. Leader Classified Department ‘‘THE FARMER’S MARKET PLACE”’ This 1s the place to advertise your stock, farm machinery, produce for sale and auction sales; supplied. chickens, eggs, to make your wants known and have them Best results come from Leader Classified Ads. Rates are 5 cents per word for the first time, and 4 cents per word for each succeeding issue, Half rates to members of the Farmers' Nonpartisan League when advertising to sell their own products or supplying their own needs. advertising for sale of lands carry the full rate. All ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE Farms Poultry 640-ACRE FARM — “PAY AS 7YOU make it” North Dakota section, fenced, near market. Splendid for grain, al- falfa and stock. Strong demand for farm products; unusual opening. Will sell on ‘“Half Earnings” plan, and help reliable farmers secure livestock loans. Only small cash payment required. Hackney Land Credit Company, Hack- ney, Bldg., St. Paul, Minn, FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN, IF TAKEN at once; one good section of mixed farming land, about half tillable, bal- ance good grazing. All upland. Loca- tion, Golden Valley county, western North Dalkota. For particulars, write owner, John Blomstrom, Sentinal Butte, N. D. CASH FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE—DO you want to sell your farm, residence or business property for cash? Then write us, sending a description of same, no matter where located, we want it. Ad- dress Northern States Realty Co., Minot, N. D. FINE 320-ACRE FARM, 4 MILES FROM Fargo. Good, rich, black loam, all cul- tivated. Rented, owner eastern party, anxjous to sell. One of the finest_val- ley farms, snap at $65.00 per acre. Land clear, no buildings. Let us show you this. W, J. Lane Co., Fargo. 300 ACRES IMPROVED LAND FOR sale4mn one of the best townships in the Northwest. Inside 4 miles from station, ‘R. Route, churches and schools near by. $28 to $50 the acre. Write to farmer. Richard Stahr, R. 1, Anamoose, N. D. CHOICEST MONTANA LAND, BY owners in tracts to suit. Low prices, easy terms. Holt Land & Cattle Co., 11&11-5% National Bank Bldg., Miles City, ont. 160 ACRES IMPROVED FARMS IN I(_iavalier county, 6 miles from town. . F, D. and phone. Call or write. A. A. Reimer, Munich, N. D. FOR SALE—160 ACRES, IMPROVED, three miles to town. Lansford, N. D. FOR ANYTHING IN REAL ESTATE, see G. R. Froling, Fargo. Geo. Greenup, For Sale or Exchange TWO PERCHERON STALLIONS FOR sale or trade om good cheap land or may trade on good gas plowing outfit. Ages 3 and 13, weight about 1500 and 1900. Price $550 and $300. If interested “;ritf’ Henry Halvorson, Box 92, Sharon, N. . ONE CASE 75-HORSE STEAM ENGINE 36-58 separator. One set John Deere 8-bottom plow breaker and stubble. =Will take 1916 Ford in part payment or cattle., If interested, weite. Martin P. Altman, Daglum, N. D. ONE THIRTY-FIVE HORSE POWER ‘E. M. F. automobile in number one shape. One Mitchell roadster—a bar- gain_if taken at once. Write or call 311 N. P. Avenue or phone 2079. FOR SALE OR TRADE—MY CITY home in Grand Forks. All modern, convenient to State University. Prof. James E. Boyle, A. C. Fargo, N FARM LANDS AND LOANS, EX- changes, a specialty. Herbert Hodge, Fargo, N. D. Autos and Supplies ONE OF THE LARGEST AUTOMOBILE | distributors in Fargo has purchased, for cash, from the manufacturer, a small stock of well known four-cylinder roadsters, some with electric starter, and is able to offer them at consider- able less than $400. All cars brand new and fully guaranteed. Address Box 1034, Fargo, N. D. RADIATORS FOR FORDS. HONEY- comb type, guaranteed not to burst from freezing. 1917 model with stream- line hood 00. Order mow. Illinois Radiator V s, 421 Ft. Dearborn Bldg., Chicago, Ills. NEW GEARS FOR ANY MAKE OIF CAR. 10 per cent to 50 per cent less than manufacturers’ list. Send old gears for duplication. Illinois Gear Works, 105 ‘W. Monroe St., Chicago, Ills. Miscellaneous BUCKEYE EGGS, THE NEW UTILITY breed, 15 for $3.00. Swedish selected oats for seed, 75¢ per bushel, sacks, 25c. Big 4 Plowing engine, 30 h. p., as good as new with 8 stubble bottom and five breaker bottom. One 15-16 Holstein bull calf. Cow given for ten days 45 pounds of milk per day. Ship on Soo or N. P. G.. A, B, Delger, Bowdon, N. D., R. F. D, No. 1, Box 34. FOR FIRST CLASS WATCH REPAIR- ing at reasonable prices, send to 4 EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM YESTER- laid strain purebred Single Comb White Leghorns, $1.25 per 15, $3.00 per 50; $5.00 per 100. Eggs shipped in Bullis cartons all charges, prepaid. Fertility and delivery guaranteed. J. B. Kelly, Vanville, N. D. e T AN et L IR, e RS KPR T e EGGS FROM PUREBRED WHITE PLY- mouth Rocks, $1.25 per 15; $5 per 100. l\’]repDzud. S. W. Seebrands, Northwood, AN . PUREBRED _EGGS FROM SARRED Plymouth Rocks, $1.25 per 15, also limited number R, C. R. 1. Reds Kauf- man Windheim strain, $2.00 per 15. Mrs. J. C. Allen, York, N. D. R.. C: WHITE WYANDOTTE EGGS FOR setting, $1.50 for 15, §6 per 100. The best layers; the kind you will eventual- . ]y get, better do so now. Farm, Knox, N. D. SINGLE COMB BUFRF ORPINGTON eggs for sale, $1.25 per 15 eggs. Splen- d_lld winter layers. Ernest. Saville, Ridgeville Farm, Braddock, N. D. PIBARL GUINEA BGGS FOR HATCH- ing, eighteen, $1.50. June and July good time to hatch. G. Wm. Hickman, Bath, S. D. PUREBRED BARRED PLYMOUTH Rock eggs, $1 per setting of 15, $5.00 per 00, prepaid. Mrs. Chas. Beckman, Tolna, N. D, PURE BARRED ROCK EGGS Bradley-Hawkins-McPherson $1.25, $2.00 and $3.00 per 15. stead, Kempton, N. D. PUREBRED BARRED PLYMOUTH Rock eggs, 15, $1.25; 50, $2.50: 100, $4.00, D. W. Coleman, R. 1, Ellendale, N. D, et MM L S 0 DR DU IO D 20 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURG EGGS 15 for $1.50. A few baby chicks at 15 cents. Mrs, Geo. Lytte, Voltaire, N, D. PUREBRED WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK eggs from first class stock, $1 per 15. Ole G. Rund, Veblen, S. D. LIGHT BRAHMA EGGS FOR SALE. 156 eggs, §1; 100 eggs, $5. C. S. Gransberg, Kempton, N. D, PEKIN DUCK EGGS $1.25 FOR 12. MRS. Calet Ast, Milnor, N. D. Prairie View FROM strains, V. J. Olm- Livestock ONE GRADED HOLSTEIN HEIFER, 3 months old; one graded Shorthorn bull, 7 weeks old, $25.00 each, One Duroc Jersey Boar, 3 months old, a good one, $16.00. Pedigree furnished. Chris Bahr, Almont, N. D, s e R S e A DUROC JERSEY PIGS OF APRIL FAR- row from two-year old sows at $16.50 each, Pedigrees furnished and satis- faction guaranteed. Jens Molvig, Bux- ton, N. D. FULL BLOODED HOLSTEIN Fine backing. sent on inquiry. erstown, N. D, FOR SALE—IMPORTED PERCHERON stallion at a bargain. Must be sold soon. John Burggraff, Davenport, N. D, FULLBLOODED HOLSTEIN FRIEZIAN bulls for sale. All ages. F. J. Splon- skowski, Braddock, N. D. Wanted e e A e s S T SR WANTED TO HEAR FROM OWNER OF farm or unimproved land for sale. O, O. Mattson, 2945 Cedar Ave., Minnea- polis, Minn. WANTED—TO HEAR FROM OWNER of farm or unimproved -land for sale. O. K. Hawley, Baldwin, Wisconsin, OUR LEADER FILES ARE SHORT, the issue of March 29th. Mail to Man- ager, care of Nonpartisan Leader. Position Wanted WANTED — POSITION AS HOUSE keeper on farm by widow with two children, school ages. H. T., Kenmare, N:.D:}R. 1, Box 29. Seeds GENUINE GRIMM ALFALFA SEED, 95 per cent pure. Grown from seed cost- ing 80 cents per Ib. F. O. B. Florence, S. D., 40 cents per lb. H. S. Thomas, Florence, S. D. % Coffee and Tea BULLS. Photo 'and description ‘Westley Farm, Coop- COFFEE! 'BUY DIRECT FROM [M- Eorters. Tea! Save 331-3 per cent to 0 per cent. Write for vrice list. Frank &Co., 358 River St. Chicago, 1l Dogs and Pet Stock ENGLISH SETTER PUP FOR SALE. Inquire J. Schipke, Roscoe, N. D. bill. Backer, 313 Broadway, Fargo, N. D, Help Wanted VE MONEY ON YOUR LUMBER WANTED MAN TO SHEER SHEEP. SAN Write us. Pacific Coast Sawmill R. H, Inks, Glenburn, N. D. * Co., Portland, Oregon. Shorthorns Farm Machinery FOR SALE- AT A REAL BARGAIN: 1 10-bottom P. & O. plow all overhauled —looks like new. 1 30-H, P. Flour City Tractor overhauled. Ready to run. Our price will sell these quick. Write or wire now. A. L. Bishop &-Son Com- pany, Fargo, N. D. 3 J. 1L CASE TRACTOR THRESHING outfit complete. Run about 50 days. Clyde Hardware Co., Clyde, N. D. 25 H. P. GAAR-SCOTT STEAM EN- gine. 32 H. P. Reeve engine; both in good running order. Box 105, Leader. Musical Instruments 'ONED VIOLIN FOR SALE. G%(r)ga tx’:}‘al. Write Miss Bertha Mardiss, Route 5, Rosedale, Kans. FIFTEEN =~ e — Edgewood Stock Farm OFFERS FOR SALE 50 head of registered Shorthorn cows and heifers. Al:o a few register ? Shorthorn bulls. . Chesebro Smith, Prop. Reference: First [.at'l Bank of Fargo. Leader “Classified” Ads Pay. Mention Leader when writing advertiser. *