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Show porary storage of grain. Because of high cost of sac ks and handling, the sacking of grain is rapidly being done way with. Terminals, elevators, railroad equipment, etc., are equipped for bulk handling of grain. Pi ogre.'i-.ive farmers, either already have or are now preparing to imcile their grain in bulk. To aid the fanner in economically equipping himself with temporary bulk storage the bureau of markets of the II. S. government has, after a detailed study of the farmer's needs, prepared plans for a temporary grain bin which may be built tor various capacities. These grain bins are movable and so simple of construction thtat any farmer with the ordinary tools on the farm can build one in a day without skilled help. The material can be purchased pur-chased at any retail lumber yard and can lie paid for out of the saving on sacks of the first season. - The U. S. government bureau of markets or the nearest lumber yard will furnish plans free of charge, showing the construction of . one of these bins. These cuts and accompanying accom-panying explanations are so simple and explicit that it is not necessary for the builder to be able to read a blue print in order to construct his grain bin according to government plans. FARMERS MUST PREPARE TO STORE GRAIN. Bumper crop prospects are especially espe-cially good in western states. Another An-other cause for rejoicing on the part jof the farmer is the highly improved labor situation. From nearly all districts dis-tricts come reports of adequate farm labor for harvesting the large crops with urgent demand for food stuffs. A note of optimism adds to the joy of life for our greatest citizen, the American farmer. But it is only .good common horse sense to look Ithead and prepare for difficulties which may arise before the crop is (marketed. The only visible cloud on the horizon hori-zon is the transportation situation. The railroads are deplorably in need tit equipment. Further, congestion, due largely to strikes, past and present, pres-ent, not only of railroad employees, but of longshoremen, truck drivers, etc, has tied up large quantities of cars. The car building companies of the country have on order for the railroads, rail-roads, 43,000 cars. Few of these will be delivered in time to help in the grain movement. There is a shortage short-age of at least 250,000 cars. Farmers must consider the tern- |