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Show PRODUCTION FARM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1951 THE JOURNAL 10 Pace UP 40 PER CENT Total farm production this year was 40 per cent over the 1935-3- 9 average and 4 per cent above last year, while index of prices received by farmers has declined 7 per cent under last year. Net realised income of farmers for 1951 is estimated at about $15,000,000,000. This is better than $12,750,000,000 of 1950, but well below $17,000,000,000 of 1947 and $15,750,-000,0of 1948. Also farmers are now paying for goods from you merchants, used on farms, about 13 per cent above prices paid for same goods and services 0 00 in HALT . . 1947 and 1948. O In cotton producing areas of South, despite 17,000,000-bal- e production this year, cotton sup- U. S. teenagers touring Berlin meet Red Russian guard (right). . Date Special y Skirt Features Two-Piec- Effective Cough Syrup, Mixed at Home for Economy e Sew-Eas- plies are relatively short, and current indications are that demand for cotton will remain strong for duration of the defense period, so that even greater cotton acreages may be in store for Real Saving. No Work. No Cooking. Heres an old home mixture your mother probably used, and is still one of the most effective for coughs due to colds. Once tried, you'll swear by it. Make a syrup with 2 cups granulated sugar and one cup water. No cooking needed. Or you can use corn syrup or liquid honey, instead of sugar syrup. Now put 2lA ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle, and fill up with your syrup. This makes a full pint of cough medicine, and gives you about four times as much for your money. It keeps perfectly and tastes fine. And youll say its really excellent for quick action. You can feel it take hold swiftly. It loosens phlegm, soothes irritated membranes, helps clear the air passages. Thus it makes breathing easy and lets you get restful sleep. Pinex is a special compound of proven ingredients, in concentrated form, for its quick action on throat and bronchial irritations. Money refunded if not pleased in every way. 1952. O But there are many ifs bound up in that generally good" forecast. In first place, there are approximately a million less folks living on farms of America than at this time last year. At same time, outlook is for greater production, if possible, than ever before in history. Farmers also are faced with steadily increasing costs. MACHINERY, FERTILIZER KEY TO PRODUCTION O Here are some of the Ifs in picture, de- pendent largely upon American industry. Can farmers get a greater supply of fertilizer, insecticides and farm machinery? In 1940 farmers used 1,800,000 tons of commercial fertilizers. On relatively same acreage in 1951 they used 5,000,-00- 0 tons. They can use more in 1952 if they can get it. In 1940 farmers used $3,000,000,000 worth of farm equipment, while this year they are using farm equipment valued at $15,000,000,000. Increased use of insecticides also has been Farm machinery production was at an all time high first six months of this year but fell off last to about the 1949 level. Farmers are pretty and so wear- desperately short on cotton pickers, crawler trac- YOUTHFUL, able for all your special dates. tors and other specialized machines. Farmers can A well fitting two piece frock for that features keyhole neckeconomically use new farm machinery and equipment juniors y line, flared peplum, in 1952 equal to 115 per cent of that obtainable gored skirt. phe-nomi- well-kno- FOR EXTRA CONVENIENCE READY-MIXE- REAOY-TO-US- E GET It's Wonderful the Way Laxative Chewing-Gum Acts Chiefly to REMOVE WASTE --NOT GOOD FOOD Heres the secret millions of folks hav the modlaxative. Yes, here Is ern chewing-guaction is so wonderwhy fully different! 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No. Your NSLI term insurance is convertible only to one or more of the six permanent plans issued by VA. They are ordinary life, life, 20 payment life, endowment, endowment at 'age 60, and endowment at age 65. Q, I'm going to school under the Gl Bill. Could I drop out for about six weeks to take a job in a department store during the holiday season, and then return to class after the first of the 20-ye- year? B.R.C., Scotland, Go. 36? Weal Adams St., Enclose 30c In coin tern. Add 5c for 1st Under the law, you would nol be permitted to drop your Gl studies to take a job, and then return to training afterwards. Post A. date rules require veterans to remain in continuous training, except for interruptions for reasons beyond their control, such as vaca tions, illnesses and the like. An in terruption to accept employment cut-of- desired. Pattern f not be considered beyond control. your Q. Is it possible to get a Gl loan to go into business on a partnership basis with a Im a World War II vetand I meet all the eligibileran, ity requirements for the loan. T.J.W. , Linden, Calif. A. You may be entitled to the loan, provided you have at least 50 per cent interest in the partnership, and you will be actively engaged in the conduct of the business. - Q. 1 am interested in the Army Medical Service. Can you tell me whether or not women are being accepted in this service now? Mrs. L.P.B., Sidney, would non-vetera- n? III. part of the Defense De partments drive to recruit 72,rOC A. As women for the armed forces, thf Army Medical Service will intensify its own campaign to attract 2,001 more nurses and 500 women medical specialists. (Released by WNU Features.) Size..... No Name Chicago 6, 111. for each patClass Mail if (Please. Print) . Street Address or P. O. Box No. City State Telling Em Off An immigrant who had recently become a naturalized citizen was applauding a contingent of Loyalty Day paraders in New York City. man standing in front of him turned and with a superior attitude demanded to know why he was applauding. citizen reThe Russian-bor- n plied, I am applauding good people who are affirming their faith in democracy. And if you dont like it, he suggested, why dont you go back to where I came from. A Cherry Blossom Tours tours leave Cherry blossom Hawaii an early for annually to trek springtime Japan. Parties generally consist of several hundred travelers, who cross the Pacific by boat. Stratocruisers may be chartered in Honolulu for groups of air travelers. in Ben-Gathose two famous d menthol, y. IFF rub r FOR FAST times more tn 2V2 01 t', r--,siss- ss- headaches CopjrlS t949, 1J Tb. keemlnl0-1"- 6 QUICK! RUBIN THE ORIGINAL BAUME IS ANALGESIQUE FOR THE FUTURE BUY U. S. DEFENSE BONDS Island University Tricks with Stains University of Hawaii, the equiva- When an oil stain of the type lent of a state began that is used on interior wood sur- operation in 1908 university, with five students faces is too dark, it can be light- and 12 instructors. Now enrollment ened by thinning it with turpen- is in the thousands. Located In tine. A paler tone can also be proHonolulu, the campus is two miles duced by wiping off excess stain from Waikiki allowing visitbefore it has set. A stain that ing summer Beach, students to vacation comes out too light, however, can while they learn. be darkened by another coat. ! i |