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Show BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1930 Much Poultry in Storage Edited by L. B. STEFFEN THE PRESENT POULTRY SITUATION Efficient PJultrymen Needn't Worry About Profits By C. R. ARNOLD Rural Economics Department Ohio State University Arnold Says: Because prospects may not be as pood as last year does not mean that we have a poor year ahead for the poultry business, since the past year with which we have been comparing the coming year's outlook has been exceptionally favorable. It does mean that people Bhould avoid jumping into the poultry business and expect to make a handsome income because of high prices rather than through their own efficiency. The efficient poultryman has made money in the past and will continue to receive a profit in the future. Although egg prices are now higher than a year ago and the immediate outlook is quite encouraging, it seems rather doubtful if we can expect a continuation of the exceptionally high egg and poultry prices which we had throughout most of 1929 for another year. The monthly farm price of eggs in the United States during 1929 averaged 32 cents per dozen compared with 30 cents during the same period of 1928 and 28 cents two years ago. Egg prices have been as high or higher every month since January than last year and poultry prices were higher during the first nine months. Egg prices, the same as most other commodities, are largely dependent upon the receipts on the market. Egg receipts at the four principal markets during the past year were 3 3 per cent lower than during 1928. They were exceptionally light during the first three months of the year when prices usually decline repidly. As a result egg prices were actually higher in many states on February 15. 1929, than on January 15, which is very unusual and they remained relatively high throughout the season. The chief reason for the low receipts and desirable prices this past year was th esmaller number of hens which were kept over in the laying flocks last winter. Following the low prices of 1927, there was a consider able decrease in the number of hens carried over during the winter of 8 according to reports from 20,000 farm flocks to the United States Department of Agriculture. A further decrease of about 5 per cent in laying flocks took place a year ago so that on January 1, 1929, we had the smallest number since 1926. This fact, together with rather unfavorable weather conditions, caused a very light supply of eggs during the early months of the past year and relative ly good prices. More Young Chickens More chickens were held in the laying flocks this fall than a year earlier and $on October 1, 1929, there were only about 2 2 per cent less than the previous October, while on January 1, 1929, there had been 5 ner cent less than previous January. The number of chicks and young chickens of the 1929 hatch including pullets being saved for layers on farms October 1st was about 10 per cent greater than on the same date a year ago. Increases in the number of young chickens have been reported for all sections of the United States with the greatest gain beine 14 per cent in the North Atlantic States and the small est being an increase of 8 per cent in the southern and western states. The corn belt shows 10 per cent more than last year. With the evident increase in pullets which were included In the young chickens it seems cruite nrobable that the number of birds which will be found in the laying flocks on the first of January will be at least 5 per cent greater than a year ago. Th's is the reason for my feeling that egg receipts will probably be higher next spring and summer than during the past season. This increase, however, is nothing which should in any way discourage the successful poultrymen as it would simply bring us back to the same number of chickens which we had two years ago. Weather and feed con ditions could easily have as much influence as this 5 per cent chanee in the number of birds, but we must remember that unfavorable weather cut down the production during the early part of this past year. Egg Price Outlook Favorable The immediate outlook for eoT? prices is quite favorable. The light receipts and relatively high price of eggs last spring caused a smaller of eggs to go into storage than usual. Stor?re holdings of eges have been lower than last yar and below averaro every month snice last Mafh when the storage season began. Although there were a smaller number being held, they have been coming out of storage at about a normal rate since August As a result, the supnly of case eggs in storage on December 1st was pearly one million cases less than the same date of 1928. This is a decrease of about 25 per cent compared with a year ago and about 20 per cent less than the average number held at this date. Wn allowance is mde for frozen pegs in storage, we still have about 18 per cent less than a year ago. This is the most encouraging factor in the outlook for efg pries this winter. This naticeable shortage in storatre eggs nractieallv irmired a good erg market during the fall and early winter months and until the end of the storage sefon which usuallv comoq in February. The larger number of birds in the lvinr flvV may increase the rupply after that time. 1-- 1927-192- 1-- The present outlook for the price of chickens is not as encouraging. The United States farm price of poultry was higher each month ofthis year from January to September, than the same months of 1928, but in October it dropped lower and remained below a year ago during the last three months of the year. The increased number of chickens raised this past spring caused a large number to be marketed and the receipts of poultry the last few months have been very high. December 1st were about 46 per cent above the same time a year ago and about 30 per cent above the average for this date. Our increased number of chickens on farms and this extremely heavy supply of poultry in storage of dressed poultry or exceptionally high prices during the next months. The production of all three feed crops, corn, wheat, and oats in the United States this year were lower than last year and prices are equally as high; so it seems doubtful if poultrymen can depend upon making the poultry business and expect to this next year. In summarizing the whole situation, present conditions indicate a short supply of poultry on the market this spring and an increase in the number of chickens in our laying flocks for the coming season. Because prospects may not be as good as last year does not mean that we have a poor year ahead for the poultry business, since the past year with which we have been comparing the coming year's outlook has been exceptionally favorable. It does mean that people should avoid jumping into the poultr ybusiness and expect to make a handsome income because of high prices rather than their own efficiency. The efficient poultryman has made money in the past and will continue to receive a profit in the future. Bear River Gity I -- I Thusday evening at the home of Eh Andersen, a parcel shower was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Burton D. Andersen. During the evening games were played after which the parcels were opened and delicious refreshments were served to Mr. and Mrs. Burton D. Andersen, the honored guests, and to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Andersen of Bothwell; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Garfield of Tremonton; Lee Hunsaker of Honeyville and Miss Barbara Bingham of Brigham City and to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Andersen, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Iversen, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Nelsen, Mr. and Mrs. Parley Holmgren, Lois Jensen, Damsel Christensen, Joe Christensen, Roy Thorsen, Sheldon Andersen, Clifford Jensen, Marvin Nelsen, and Chester Stander. A good time was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Andersen received a great many useful and beautiful presents. Mrs. C. G. Andersen and son Thomas of Apple Dale spent Sunday visiting at the home of Mrs. Emma Ohman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Golden Andreason and children of Elwood, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rast PeterMr. and Mrs. sen. Mr. and Mrs. t Irving Christensen are rejoicing over the safe arrival of a fine baby boy bom, February 16th. Mrs. Sina Thorsen, Mrs. Emma Ohman and Mrs. Andrea Hansen spent Saturday visiting in Ogden and Brig-ha- m City." Mrs Oluf Jensen is visiting with relatives in Salt Lake City. Quite a number of the High School Students and several of the parents attended the play entitled "Jonesy" at the high school, Friday evening. Saturday afternoon, (Mrs. J. L. Weidman entertained in honor of her twins, Wayne and Wanda's 12th the afternoon. during Birthday, Games were played after which a delicious tray lunch was served to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Barnard and children, Laree, Lavina and Elsie; Mrs. Homer Barnard and son, and Mrs. Horace Barnard, all of Deweyville, and to the following boys and girls from this city, Percy Brailsford, Keith Hansea, Paul Holmgren, Bobby Archibald, Earl Petersen, Richard Christensen, LaVoy Elwell, Ruth Burt, Minnie Checketts, Fay Holland, Arva Dallin, Elieda Jensen; Wilma Zinck, and Wanda Weidman. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Andersen were Brigham City visitors, Monday. Christensen were Mr. and Mrs. J. shopping in Tremonton, Friday. a with Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. S wander was accompanied Mrs. Ada Fridal and Mrs. Eva Han week-en- d sen went to Bear River City to visit Simmons of Beaver Dam and other wife and family. , with a relative last Friday. Mr. and relatives in Garland. Mr. and Mrs. D. Y. Goddard enjoyed Mrs. t Tidal are sporting a new Willys sedan. Among those from here who enjoy ed the Farm Bureau banquet at the high school, last Saturday were; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mortensen, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Parley W. Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. John Selman, Mr. and Mrs. S. C Petersen and Dephia and Leona Petersen. Lewis Hunsaker and family went to Salt Lake Saturday, where they at tended the funeral of Mrs. Hun sake rs mother, Mrs. Warner. Mrs. Wm. Petersen entertained last Monday evening at a birthday party in honor of Mrs. H. P. Rasmussen and Leona Petersen's birthday. Twenty-fiv- e nieghbors and friends were present and the following from out of town guests: Mr. end Mrs. Jack J- -v sen and family, of Corinne; and Mr. and Mrs. Royal Petersen and baby and Mrs. Wagstaff. of Perry. Dancing and games were enjoyed after which a fine trav lunch was served to forty people. All had a very jolly good time. Mr. and Mrs. Parley W. Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Green, Wm. Petersen, L. C. Petersen and all attended the Temple excursion to Logan last Friday. A delightful party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Holmgren on the evening of February 8th, at which Mrs. Holmgren, Mrs. Orson Iverson and Mrs. Frona Cates, were hostesses to the members of the Entre-Noclub and their husbands. Mr. and Mrs. Park Stumm and Mr. Stanfill, were honor guests. Those present besides the honor guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jenson, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Holmgren, Mr. and Mrs. Jos Iverson, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hansen, Orson Iverson, and A. E. Holmgren. A delicious hot dinner was served I nftpr which the smests spent the eve and ning playing Monte Carlo Whistnome-ma1. i listening to the radio. Delicious One of the pleasant events of last candy was served. ' Valentine was the wedding shower given suggestions were carried throughout. week Mr. and Mrs. LaGrande Jensen, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1. Hyrum Jensen. A large number were I Elwood there to enjoy the splendid luncheon and social and the presents were many and beautiful. t Glendon Jensen of Holbrook visited Mrs. J. A. Simmons returned to her Morten his grandmother, Mrs. Mary home in Brigham City, Sunday, after sen, last Thursday. spendiny ten days with her son and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hansen accom family. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace SimMrs. Mr. and George mons and the new granddaughter, panied by TreBrough, and O. L. Brough East being the special attraction. monton, and John Crawford of TreMr. and Mrs. Wilford Durfey and monton, returned last Wednesday daughter Patrica of Logan spent the Mrs.Hanof after attending a funeral sen's uncle, Thomas G. Carter, of Nephi. They also visited their home town and friends and relatives at SDrincr Citv. where they attended another funeral of a friend, one of the men killed in the mine explosion. His wife was left a widow with eight children. Mrs. Alcie Mortensen went to Og den on business last Wednesday. H. C. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Also all kinds of Fire and Rasmussen and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keller and Mrs. Caroline Miller of Automobile Insurance Tremonton, all went to Mink Creek, Idaho,, last Friday and Saturday by Apply invitation to attena ana participate m the banquet and home coming social, held there in their newly erected BROUGH chapel. Six hundred people were pre and Treasurer Secretary sent on Friday, of whom about three hundred were old residents and business men of Preston, who had helped Garland National Firm Loan to contribute to the erection of this 0 beautiful building costing some Association and build in 18 months. The proUTAH gram showed that the people were GARLAND very talented both in music, reading, singing, and speakings The banquet was excellent and every visitor felt to home and was treated very Royal. The paintings in the building are surely wonderful. It was said by one of the speakers, that it was one of the prettiest churches built. Mink Creek has only a population of about 400 or 80 families. It was surely a treat long to be remembered by those who participated. Pheonix Christensen visited his parents, in Preston, Idaho, last Friday and Saturday. Misses Nina and June Larsen spent home from Brigham. the week-enMr. and Mrs. V. L. Hansen, Mr. and l, Mrs. A. P. Hansen and Mrs. Ada went to Brigham last Thursday where they attended the funeral of a relative. us Sunday in Ogden and Kaysville. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bowen and Mrs. Sarah Bowen were Tremonton visitors last week. . Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bigler entertained at Sunday dinner in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Simmons and Mrs. J. A. Simmons of Brigham City. Mr. and Mrs. R. A, Fryer spent Saturday in Brigham, the guests of tneir son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Fryer. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lefler and daughter Evelyn, were Sunday dinner guests at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bigler. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fryer and children, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fryer. Miss Lois Dunn enjoyed the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dunn and family in Logan. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Berlin and family moved to Clearfield last week and the vacancy will be filled by e Swander of Onyx, Idaho. Mr. Geo-rg- jtliiiipii "Of Collinston de tag 1 Methodist Church Notes Sunday services: Sunday school 10 a. m. Junior Church service at 11 A. M. Story sermon: "Singing in a strange place." Special music by the Junior Choir. Evening Services Epworth League 7 o'clock Marie McDowall, Leader. Service of worship 8 o'clock. Sermon topic: "A Prophet's Vision of the Messiah." Special music by the Adult Choir. Ttt Tnninv T jacnl0 and MemhenklB class will not meet Monday afternoon of next week. Some have 100 points to their credit in the contest They will have no difficulty in making the '400 class' if they keep that uo. , How many points ? 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