National FUTURE FARMER, Insurance Company 14 Columbus Cycle Company

The National Futuie Farmer Owned and Published by the Future Farmers of America

Livestock Judging—Where skills are tested! October -November, 1960

In This issue:

• Corner Your Fencing Problems • Mechanizing iVIanagement

o A Farm Visit With Your Vice Presidents • How Would You Vote? ip

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Doors are double-sealed against weather, cabs seat three passengers comfort- ably. Standard V-8 engines are true-truck designed . . . plenty of power for pulling, passing or any purpose.

Specialized highway units transport any farm commodity with dependable gas, diesel or LPG power. For family pleasure ...farm profit!

International Trucks arc still ready to go, even when a full day's work is done. You'll find they're styled for easier, safer driving, across country and through town. Wide, fully-adjustable seat and more glass front and rear make this .so. These hard-working models range from INTERNATIONAE pickups with standard or Bonus-Load bodies to husky road haulers that handle big loads at least cost. So see your International Dealer TRUCKS or Internalional Harvester Co Branch now to learn how . ChicaRO International Motor Trucks • Crawler Tractors

Construction • 5 Tnicks s i\ (' you money on every job. Equipment McCormick Farm Equipment ant] Farmall'i^ Tractors WORLD'S MOST COMPLETE LINE Raymond Hetherington. Ringtown, Pennsylvania

Farmers you look to as leaders look to Firestone for farm tires

Mountains and ridges in the heart of the Pennsylvania coal country are laced with level valleys. In Schuylkill County's Ringtown Valley, modern methods and irrigation help Raymond Hetherington wrest high yields of quality vegetables and other crops. The Hetherington farm — halfway between Wilkes-Barre and Harrisburg — has earned a name for progress. Mr. Hetherington walked away with first place in the Schuylkill County Potato Quality Improvement Contest three times in six years. And Pennsylvania State University has chosen the Hetherington farm for a "Ringtown Variety and Seedling Project." The farm is an efficiently run operation — thanks in part to the dependable performance of Firestone tires. Raymond Hetherington counts on Firestones to keep him rolling the year around. "I've got Firestones on all my wheels," says Mr. Hetherington. "We've found that they're by far the best tires — we wouldn't buy any other brand." You can get the same top quality in tires and fast dependable service by getting in touch with your local Firestone Dealer or Store.

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October-November, 1960 .

The National MAGAZINE STAFF EDITOR Wilson W. Games Mure Farmer ASSOCIATE EDITOR Uwiu'd aiul l*n !>li>lu-

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ADVERTISERS INDEX Wm. Paul Gray • Vppar* ies Amerii'an Telephone and Telegraph Company 24 H. D. Lee Company 10 NATIONAL OFFICERS North Star Company 44 Wolverine Shoe & Tanning PRESIDENT nited States Air Force 47 Corporation 16 & 63 L United .States Steel Corporation Jim Thomas, Georgia Future Farmers Supply Service 44 .Agricultural Extension Di^. . 49 VICE PRESIDENTS Levi Strauss & i^lompany 50 Chap Slick 50 Peters Cartridge Divisi<»n 55 Dean HofFer, Pennsylvania Sims iS Company 64 Richard Poor. Missouri O. F. Mossbcrg & Sons. Inc. . . 60 Lincoln Technical Institute . . 64 Remington ,4rnis Company . . . 62 L. G. "Jack" Crews. Wyoming (iold Medal Products Company 65 Fisher Body Division Joe H. Hughes. Jr.. South Carolina Solar Electric Company 67 General Motors Corporation 6.5 Dean Studios 68 STUDENT SECRETARY Tandy Leather Company 66 Bob Jones I'nivcrsily 71 Kenney Earl Gray, Mississippi Chief Drowning Bear 66 • Frank A. Hop]>e. Inc 68 Stock .Animal Trap Company of BOARD OF DIRECTORS America 69 .American Hereford .Association 53 CHAIRMAN American Guernsey Cattle Club 58 American Hampshire Sheep W. T. Spanton New Holland 5 Association 61 MEMBERS McCulIoch Corporation 8 American Cheviot Sheep Society 66

H. F. Duis E. J. Johnson International Har>esler Farm American Angus Association . . 69 W. E. Gore R. E. E<|uipnient 17 Naugher i'UUitiiii H. N. Hunsicker Bob E. Taylor -Sheffiehl Division—Ariiico Steel Corporation 39 Walter Jacoby Ha) old B, Taylor International Trucks 2 Butler Manufacturing (ômi>an-\" 40 Fire^lmic Tire & Rubber Co. . . -3 Mid-States Steel & W ire Co. . . 61 ADDRESS ALL COKKESPOND- Texac 9 EXCE TO: The ynfioiinl Bucknir Manufacturing Co. . . 64 FI'TrjiE Santa Fe Railroad 12 FMHIFH. P,iix 2VI. AIcxMiHlria. Vir- Allis-Chalniers 72 AC Spark Plug Division ginia. Othces arc Icic-iIîmI in rlip Fu- ture Farmers Ruildin^ cu 1". S. Rmitt' General Motors Corporation. 13 15 <)llP.('i};llt lllilos siMilh iif .\li'X:illdl-i:l. Funk Bros. Seed (Company ... 6 Harley-Davidson Motor Co. ... "N'ir^îni.-i. Ralston Purina Company .... 7 Chrysler Corporation 18 The Sationul FUTURE FARMER is Elanco Products Company .... 41 Champion Spark Plug Co. . . 22-23 iniblistled bimonthly by the Future Farm- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 36-37 er;s of America. Inc.. at 810 Rhode Island MoorMan's 51 4,3 ."Avenue. N. E.. Washington. D. C. Second General Mills 63 Ford Motor Company class postage paid at . . . . 45 Washington, D. C. Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation 66 Perfect (Circle Corporation Cotjyright U'GO by the Future Farmers of Alotors Corporation . . 57 America. Oyster Shell F'roducis Company 68 General Triumph Corporation 58 Single subscriiUion is -Ôc per year in Reasor-Hill Corporation 68 U. S. and possessions. Foreign sul)sci'ip- Union Pacific Railroad 59 tions .?1.00 per year. Single copies IDc in Hotel Morrison 67 U. S. Lnited .Slates Army 11 Hotel Maryland 68 ADDRESS: Send CHANGE OF both old Brotherhood Mutual Life Hotel Paramount 68 and new addresses to Circulation Depart- ment, The National FUTURE FARMER, Insurance Company 14 Columbus Cycle Company ... 69 Box 29, Alexandria. Virginia.

Cover Photo l)y Ralph J. Woodiii The National FUTCRE FARMER !

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1. First comes the chopper— pick either New Hol- 4. With a bunk feeder, you serve up silage fast . . . land's "616" or "818" and end still another backbreaking chore. New Hol- Forage Harvester. Both ma- land's "540" Auger Bunk Feeder (see picture at chines fine-chop the stand- left) has the capacity you need, yet requires low- ing crop quick and clean, cost minimum power. fine enough for mechanized See the New Holland dealer nearest you for all handling and feeding. the details. Or write New Holland ^Machine Com- 2. The fine-chopped silage is pany Division of Sperry Rand Corporation, New blown into a side- or rear- unloading wagon — the Holland, Pennsylvania. Model 3 Crop-Carrier is a good example. A wagon like this makes short work of unloading into a New Holland nH NSIV HOLLAND blower, which whisks forage ^'Fitst in GtasslQhc/ rat-ming" into the silo for storage.

October-November, 1960 . .

tfcu/' CîtctJ âif . c_ Joins Advertising Staff—Len Richardson, former president of the Arizona FFA Association, has joined The It's what's National FUTURE FARMER staff as a regional advertising manager. Len will be calling on advertisers and advertising agencies in New IN the seed ôrk. Philadelphia, and other major cities in the East. Len grew up on an Arizona that counts dairy farm and earned the State Farmer Degree while a RESEARCH puts EXTRA-LOAD member of the Mesa Chapter. performance potential into every In addition to the office of State FF.A President, he has kernel of Funk's G-Hybrids been secretary of his local chapter and was State 'Vice President year. New Funk's G-Hybrids are con- one His FFA tinuously being developed at record also includes member- giant field laboratories, located ship of a National Gold Em- strategically from Minnesota to blem dairy judging team, a Florida. New inbreds and test / district public speaking win- crosses must pass rigid screen- Len Richardson ing, are then grown in a vast ner, and he also has other network of researcfi evaluation high school honors to his plots before final release. credit.

Len did his college work in agricultural journalism at

Studies of chemical constituents Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. of corn point the way to even He held both advertising and editorial positions on publi- feeding quality by boost- better cations before coming with The National FUTURE ing certain proteins, stepping up oil content. No characteristic FARMER. of corn having to do with yield, Len was recently married to Bobby Watson of Phoenix. gram quality or hybrid performance escapes eagle-eyed Funk's-G They are now making their home in Alexandria. Virginia. researchers.

Need for trained farmers still great—The trend towards larger and fewer farms has caused some to question the "How will it combine?" We're Hov\ever. finding out in this "combinabil- need for training young men for farming. the ity" test. But this is just one f;ict is that enough farmers are not being trained at thing farmers want to know. present. Funk's G-Hybnds have built-in resistance to all major hazards to It has been estimated that up to 130.000 trained young corn (insects, diseases, drouth), men are needed each year to replace those farmers who are also bred for fast growth, to die. retire, or otherwise lea\e the farm. Yet less than stand and hold ears and yield, yield, yield! 100.000 graduate in the program of vocational agriculture each \ear—and all of these will not stay on the farm. \Ian\ will find opportunities in related agricultural occu- pations where agricultural training and a farm background are needed. Consequently, we must train more boys for farming than are actually needed on the farm in order to assure an adequate number of trained farmers.

Granted that training in high school should be related to the employment opportunities in the area. But this training should come in addition to—not in the place of — the training of young men for the career of farming.

Perhaps Dr. James B. Conant summed it up in a statement about all of vocational education after his study of the ."Xmerican High School. He told the American \ ocational Association in Chicago last December. 'T do not see how anyone who has visited the kind of practical

courses 1 visited could recommend eliminating vocational

and practical work for the high school. When 1 hear

adverse criticism of vocational education, 1 cannot help concluding that the critic just has not taken the trouble ." to find out what he is talking about! . .

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The National FUTURE FARMER PURINA VISITS FARMERS OF TOMORROVS/

A litter of purebred Hampshires owned by Douglas and Stephen Mietie.

BROTHERS SHOW PUREBRED HOGS AND WIN RIBBONS BY THE SCORE

When it comes to exhibiting swine in Iowa, where nearly everyone you meet is a hog raiser, competition is pretty rugged.

Such competition does not bother Douglas Miehe, 16, and his 12-year-old brother, Stephen, of Lisbon, who show purebred Hampshires in county and state-wide exhibitions.

In six years of competition, Douglas has earned 210 ribbons, including seven grand championships and five reserve championships. Stephen, in his first year of showing, had the grand champion market pig in his county show.

Douglas had the Grand Champion Hampshire Boar at the All-

Iowa Pig Congress at Cedar Rapids in 1960 . . . and he showed the Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Pigs at the 1960 Linn County Fair. Last faU, at the Iowa Spring Market Hog Show, Douglas placed second with his heavyweight Hampshire, and Stephen had the second-place Hampshire in the Junior Show. Purina congratulates Stephen and Douglas on their achievements. * * * Three Purina Trophies, presented by Mt. Vernon Feed Service, Purina Dealer serving the Miehe boys, are evidence of the encouragement given to "Farmers of Tomorrov/" by the Dealership. UAUTY There is a Purina Dealer near you ready to help with your feeding and management problems, v/hether you are feeding for the I 1 shov/ ring or the market. [SERVICE FEED PURINA . . . YOU CAN DEPEND ON THE CHECKERBOARD

October-November, 1960 — LOOKlJV^ AHEAD/

NEW SYSTEMIC GRLBICIDE APPROVED

A gruhicicic, contained in a complete mineral supplement, has been approved by the United States Department of Health. Education, and Welfare. It will appear on the market soon. The product, Rid-Ezy. contains an organic phosphate compound that acts systemically, killing grubs as they migrate through the body of cattle and before they appear in the animals' backs. It was tested for four years with more than 2,500 head of cattle. Moorman Manufacturing Company, the manufacturer, says tests showed over 90 percent grub kill —while they were within the system but before they migrated to the animals' backs. '^"^"^V^^ PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS REDUCE OATS LODGING Oats grown on highly fertile land—especially land high in nitrogen often tend to fall over, making combining difficult and cutting yields. This problem becomes increasingly serious when oats follow heavily fertilized corn. A University of Wisconsin agronomist has found two chemical growth regulators that increase yields without increasing plant height and lodging. The agronomist plans to use some newer growth regulators in future experiments in an attempt to reduce plant heights without reducing yields. X-RAY TECHNIQUE PROMISES BIGGER AND BETTER STEAKS Penn State University researchers are using X-ray equipment on calves to eliminate dwarf strains from breeding stock and to assure higher beef production. The calves, all under 10 days of age. are X-rayed to detect any com- pression in the last four or five thoracic vertebrae—located at the base of the spine. Compressions and irregular profiles revealed in these five

vertebrae indicate the calf w ill be a dwarf or a dwarf gene carrier.

Light-weight, easy-handling McCulloch FACE FLY MENACE IS SPREADING chain saws cut firewood, pulpwood, and The face fly. an insect particularly annoying to cattle, has been found saw logs, clear land, and prune trees on in six more states this year— Iowa. Missouri, Connecticut, Maryland, thousandsof farms and ranches. They're Tennessee, and North Carolina. The pest now occurs nearly everywhere the top brand — tough, speedy, and low- east of the Mississippi River and north of Tennessee and South Carolina. priced! Agricultural Research Ser\ice scientists and entomologists of several state agencies are working on ways to control this pest. Send for free literature showing the many uses of a McCulloch for farm, BEEF CATTLE NUMBERS CONTINUE UPWARD forest, home or camp. Write McCulloch The outlook for beef cattle in 1961 has special significance for pro- Corporation, 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los ducers of feeder cattle this fall and to those who fatten cattle for sale Angeles 45, Calif., Dept. NF-2. next year. Cattle numbers have now progressed to a point where increased marketing of all classes of cattle is inevitable. The potential f jr slaughter Seven new models available nov/ in 1961 is considerably greater than in 1960. The key element in price prospects for the next few years is how much slaughter actually does ONE/41 Direct-drive increase. USDA says that prospects for next year are for gradual rather than sharp changes in marketings and prices—unless a widespread drouth • Top value, top power • Weighs only 17 or marked change in economic conditions occurs. lb. • New Super Pintail" Chain • Easy- reach oiler control • Compact body UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINES CAN BE A PROBLEM styling • Weather- proofed ignition A. V. Krewatch. University of Maryland agricultural engineer, says underground electric lines are difficult to protect against corrosion or •f^l"] $ 95 water seepage, and practically impossible to lay properly in rocky or only ith full 16" bar 149 muck soils. Also, they cannot be repaired without disconnecting the entire line,

NO. 1 IN WORLD SALES trouble is difficult to locate, and larger copper must be used to offset the heat radiation character of wires in air. Too. the cost is 3'/2 to 10 times that of wires in air. However, there is a definite place for underground Mcculloch construction between farm buildings where overhead lines may make a CHAIN SAWS hazard.

The National FUTURE FARMER !

IF THE GATE'S TOO NARROW, FOLD THE CULTIVATOR!

With two 4-row cultivators, farmer Henry Poffen- encounters a narrow gate. His ingenuity not only berger, of Eldorado, Ohio, can cover 180 acres of saved him money, but he also was awarded $100 corn tioice in less than four days. However, he had by a farm magazine for his idea a problem to solve. The cultivators were too wide This bright idea was a big help to Henry Poffen- to pass through his gates. berger. And so are the neighborly service and on- Widening the gates would have been costly, in- time deliveries he gets fi'om Texaco Consignee volving a lot of time and labor. So Henry figured Hubert J. Miller, of Eaton, Ohio. Mr. Poffenberger out another answer. He did some cutting, welding uses economical Fire Chief gasoline. He, like other and bolting and ended up with a hinged-type culti- progressive farmers, knows that it ptajs to farm vator that folds up by pulling one pin when he with Texaco products.

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He built an irrigation pipe carrier

Willis Kaufman (right), farmer off, melt down and drip out, dry near The Dalles, Oregon, needs out or cake up. irrigation to grow 250 tons of Try Marfak yourself the next cherries a year. He has two wells, time. Get in touch with the Texaco one 231 feet deep and one 621 Consignee or Distributor in your feet, which provide 600 gallons area. You'll like him and his sei'\'- of water a minute. To transport iee — and you, too. will find that the aluminum pipe around the it pays to farm with Texaco prod- orchard, he rigged up this car- vets— the best friends your costly rier, using angle iron and the farm equipment can have! wheels from an old car. Willis Kaufman depends on his home-made pipe carrier just as he

.-# > depends on Texaco Marfak lubri- cant and other products from Texaco Consignee R. JM. Browii

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October-November, 1960 So *'right" for the outdoor RQader ^Roundupp?

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St. Paul, Minnesota Pond Creek, Oklahoma

We were happy to see the Pine City, I am very much interested in the ar- Minnesota FFA photo on pa.ae 28 of ticle in the June-July issue, "Farming your Aug'ust-September issue. We were Without Soil." Could you tell me where somewhat sorry to see a couple errors I could get a book about raising toma- in the caption. The caption should read: toes and lettuce without soil and the "The Pine Cifij Chapter and Mr. A. A. right chemical formula to use for these ." Hoberg, advisor . . rather than Pine two vegetables ? Valley, and advisor Hobery. Cecil Potter 11". J. Kiiitrsmaki E.vrciitirr Srcietcnu. FFA Thanks for your interest. Your letter has been referred to Dr. R. W. Skulski, Thanks for the correction.— Ed. author of the article, for a reply —Ed. Heflin, .\labama Moorefield, West Virginia In the August-September issue, you I have been getting The Xatioiial FU- ran a picture by the name of "Pocket- TURE FARMER for two years now. phone" on page 12. It is so helpful and interesting to read, If you have it availalile. please send I would like to see it published every me the price of this article. month. ^'l•rll()u Sanders My Dad enjoys it very much, too. Pleased to be of service.—Ed. As he was looking through the June- July issue, he noticed the hay tedder Dallas, Georgia on page 26. He has been trying to find one for over a year now. I have just finished reading your Au- If could send infoimation gust-September issue. I think the story, you us some "The Two Step Windmill," is one of on this tedder, we would appreciate it. Harold the best you have ever published. I E. Daris also liked the explanation on "How to Information sent.—Ed. Steal and Run Bases." Winton, New Zealand Gently Coluaii Please find enclosed cheque for one Bancraft. Iowa dollar to cover subscription for a further year. I am an FFA member and I think the This year I secretary in our local Magazine is tops. Every page is perfect am on for farm lioys. Young Farmers" Club, a movement the same lines as FFA. It is always in- I am sending for Free Booklet No. .iS, I receive your "How to Care For Your New Dog." teresting to me when Magazine to look through and compare I had bad luck with my dog. Lassie. She went blind and had to be put aw-ay. it with our own Magazine. "The Young Farmer." I got a new puppy, a German shepherd You've got a great Ma.gazine so and English Shepherd cross, and I am please keep on sending it. hoping I can still get the liooklet. Lure III ITi.^/.vf.'J John S. Inrin Mountainside, New Jersey Boone\ ille, Mississippi

I a member of the Springfield, This is to thank you for the wonder- am says Xew Jersey, Pioneer Chapter. I GUY received. I .got FFA WEEKS, ful prizes which I have enjoy National a big kick out of the ".Joke Book" and The FUTURE FARM- ER very much, since the mateiial champion rodeo cowboy the "Fishing Kit" was what I really needed. printed therein is very interesting and helpful. I would like to see many more If you live a free-swinging life in the The Fishing Contest is a wonderful articles involving the horticultural as- great outdoors, you've got to idea. I liked it very much, and I would dress for it. pects of agriculture such as pomology, be pleased if it were continued. Wear rough-and-ready Lee Riders. They olericulture, citriculture, and biology, I am a sophomore at Booneville High move with, since these are my primary interests. a man. Go where he goes. School. I live on a 160-acre daiiy farm. I plan to go into one of the aforemen- Wear like iron ... because the denim Robert Tidn-ell is tioned fields of endeavor. the toughest ever! No-scratch rivets. Lee .Mount Harmon, Louisiana Please send me the names and ad- Riders are Sanforized... and guaranteed. dresses of any FFA chapters located in I liked your joke book and think the primary fruit, citrus, and vegetable These authentic cowboy jeans must Fishing Contest is just fine. I would growing areas of the nation so that I to have another contest satisfy, or you get your money back or like for you may correspond with them and gain next year, and to improve it. offer dif- a new garment free. valuable knowledge about that field and ferent prizes. I think the contest will the educational institutions offering the members to fish more. encourage FFA necessary training. Juel Mocik H. Daeid Fillipek Idaho BuhL If chapters in the citrus areas should is: 338 Lee RiDers I like all the stories in the Magazine. wish to write David, his address ©1960 THE H.D.LEE COMPANY, KA,;,£a:, :, I think it is a very good one. Linda Drive, Mountainside, Xew Jersey. Kerntit Morrison —Ed.

10 The National FUTURE FARMER IT HAPPENS BEFORE ENLISTMENT'

YOU CHOOSE AS A GRADUATE SPECIALIST

Choose your technical schooling before enlistment. Developed by today's Army—a special educational program for

high school graduates only ! If you pass the qualification tests, you choose your course in the world's finest technical schools. And you have your choice guaranteed before you enlist! Pick from 107 courses. Successful candidates for the Graduate Specialist Program can choose from 107 valuable classroom courses. Radar, Electronics, Engineering. Missiles, Automotives, Atomics, Machine Accounting— many more. Here's a chance to get a real headstart in work

you like . Ask your Army recruiter. He'll gladly explain all the details. GRADUATE SPECIALISTSARMY October-November, 1960 Hughes

West

:/' Germany

Joe Hughes. National FFA Vice President from Duncan. South Carolina,

is in West Germany explaining the aims and operation of the FFA to the people .f i of Germany. He is working in the farm "1/ ^ ^]ii youth phase of the United States" industrial exhibit. i:;«f Joe is conducting demonstrations and explaining how the various phases of the FFA and vocational agriculture programs are used in instructing American farm youth. In doing this, he will explain the farm mechanics program, classroom work, and the supervised farming program, among other parts, and how / they are related. He is also using visual aids to better get the FFA and vo-ag message across.

Joe left August 30 and will return

October 1. The FFA, in cooperation with the United States Information Agency made the trip possible. Ship and A feature of the National Convention in October will be a talk by Joe telling travel about his trip. It should be interesting I and educational to hear Joe tell about his experiences there, and how the story Santa Fe of FFA and vocational agriculture was received by the young people of Europe.

. . always on the ^|' Farm Use of Genelks move toward Shown on TV a better way!

Applications of genetics to plant and animal breeding are shown in ""The Thread of Life," the new Bell System Science Series program that will be seen over NBC-TV on Friday evening. De- cember 9. The program presents some of science's latest discoveries about licredity.

One section of the program is devoted to mutations, and describes how thev are used to grow more and better lood in many countries. Rust-resistant wheat, hybrid corn, and seedless water- melons are among the products of gen- etic breeding shown in the program.

Other sections of "The Thread of Life""" are devoted to the functions of genes and chromosomes, the processes of mitosis and meiosis. and the role of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in hered- Santo Fe Salutes the Future Farmers of America ity. The experiments of Gregor Mendel with pea plants are also described in the program.

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14 The National FUTIRE FARMKR !

RIDE THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET

Get on the beam in 1961 — get there one of these on HARLEY-DAVIDSON six outstanding models. If your spirit is wheeling, MOTOR CO. Dept. NFF, Milwaukee I.Wisconsin you'll visit your Harley-Davidson dealer today.

Send me the facts — how I can have He has 1961 models on his floor . . . easy-pay plans more fun in '61 on o Harley-Dovidson motorcycle. that fit your pocketbook. Or mail the coupon for NAME AGE this colorful new folder. ADDRESS HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. MILWAUKEE 1, WISCONSIN

October-November, 1960 15 .

Leafhetgloves, a/wav^ DRVSOFT! 7^

wolverine's secret trjple-tanning This distinguished panel of judges reviewed the Star Farmer applications. process tans naturally touch horse-

hide and pigsk/n super soft to stay soft-even dr/ softafter soaking. Star Farmer Judges

THESE 10 nationallx known busi- Clark W. Davis, general manager of ness and professional men met recenth Du Font's Industrial and Biochemicals Check these features at headquarters of the Future Farmers Department; Russell De Young, presi- ^^ of America in Washington. D. C to dent of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; review applications and select the 1960 Frank W. Jenks, president of Interna- w inner of the FFAs coveted Star Farm- tional Harvester Co.; Wheeler McMil- er of America award. The winner will len, vice president of Farm Journal, be announced at the National FFA Con- Inc.; and Roderick Turnbull, editor of vention in Kansas City October 12, and The Weekly Star Farmer. Standing:

will receive a $1,000 check from the J. C. Denton, president of Spencer FFA Foundation. Three other FFA Chemical Co., Irving Duffy, group vice members will receive Regional Star president of Ford Motor Co.: Bruce Farmer awards of S300 each. Lourie, vice president of Deere & Co.; The judges seated, left to right, are and Raymond C. Firestone, president of ALL-LEAThER DRIVER GLDVES... FARM FAVORITE Edward Foss Wilson, assistant secre- Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. FOR TWO GENERATIONS. QREAT, TOO, FOR ANY tary, Health, Education, and Welfare; Star Farmer is FFA's top award. JOB WHERE DRY-SOFT COMFORTAND MONEY- SAVING EXTRA WEAR ARE WANTED. Visitors from tlie Pliilippines

SIX members of the Fu- ture Farmers of the Phil- 1^ ippines are in the United States on a four-month tour. They will visit 10 states and attend the National FFA Convention. They are interested in learning how the HEA Vy WEIGHTSUEDE PiGSKIN PROTECTS HANDS Future Farmers of America FROM SPARKS, HEAT, GREAT FOR HANDLING operates. After returning ROUGH-FINISH METAL! (EVEN WELDERS USE EM!) home, they plan to use the information to improve the members and editor during visit to Magazine. FFP organization. Their "u^ WOLVERINE OFFERS TH£ visit will also increase the under- land. Major crops are rice, corn, copra MOST COMPLETE LINE standing between both our nations and (dried cocoanut meat), sugar, and PIGSKIN OF HORSEHIDE, organizations. abaca (for making manila rope). WOLVERINE STEERHIDE AND BUCK- SKIN GLOVES All six students attend agricultural The FFP has 12,000 members and AVAILABLE.. ALL high schools in the Philippines. These was incorporated into the agriculture

LONG ON WEAR . schools are designed to prepare students schools in 19.'i3. The organization is WOLVERINE LOW In PRICE! for proficiency in farming. In addition steadily growing in membership and to attending classes. Philippine school reputation. students are required to manage at least After a two-week visit to the Na- one and three-fourth acres of land. tional FFA headquarters, they started ONCE YOU WEAR 'EM, YOU WOnY BE WTTHOi/T 'EM! Profits are used to pay for each boy's their tour. They are visiting FFA ATSTORES EVERYWHERE. school expenses. groups in Georgia, Kentucky. West 'Vir- Their farming methods differ from ginia, Michigan, Minnesota, Massachu- WOLVERINE GLOVES ours. Average farm size is about four setts, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, and Hawaii. Wolverine Shoe ond Tanning Corp., jiockford, Michigan and one-half acres—small by our stand- Their trip is sponsored by ICA, U. S. Conodo: Glove Co:, Kitchener, Ont. Hucic ards, but they get the most from their Office of Education cooperating.

16 The National FUTURE FARMER Try step-ahead power that's fully farm proved Try trouble-free Torque Amplifier! Measure economy of IH Multi-Range

See how this farm-proved tronsmission as- power on o light job. Shift up . . . "throttle sist boosts pull power to owner hours have up 45'^q on the go bock" for just-right speed. Big Farmall 460 30,000,000 . . . helps you match power and speed to and 560 tractors "loaf" on light loads to fully proved pace-setting every job and load. What's more, TA is rival economy of small tractors, yet deliver exfro tough for full-time, unrestricted use. plenty of big power when needed. advantages of new FARMALL® INTERNATIONAL' tractors. and Call your IH dealer today! Pick Now, your IH deaier invites you the new, millions-of-hours- proved Farmall or to try these big differences . . . Interna- tional tractor you'd like to You don't know what you've been missing try. He'll have this tractor at in modern farm power until you try big your farm whenever you say. IH differences in a new Farmall or Inter- national tractor! And remember, these money-making, muscle-saving, day- stretching differences are fully farm i)roved by over 30 million hours of field work!

You can bet that the engines . . . trans-

missions . . . hydraulic systems . . . and Control Fast-Hitch equipment easier, other step-ahead advantages of new IH more accurately with new Micro-Set Tel-A- 5,000 tjea'efs bacVed tractors will be copied. But only on new Depth. And remember, only Fast-Hitch gives 2 pafls aepols Farmall and Internationals are these un- you seconds-quick, from-t/ie-seot implement Traction-Control that con- equaled advantages comp/e?e/y field j)roved. hitching, plus stantly matches traction to the load. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Your IH dealer urges you to comijare new IH tractors with all others — in all

ways ! Compare power and all-job economy. Compare work-saving features and basic construction. When you finish your feature-by-feature comparison and a field test, you'll know dozens of reasons why a new Farmall or International is your best buy.

October-November, 1960 17 —

Thrill That Comes Once in a Lifetime: FIRST SOLO IN * THE FAMILY GAR

A message from Chrysler Corporation to all young men and women who will come of driving age this year

Your state says you're old enough to drive. You have a driver's license. Your dad says you can take the car. You're on your own—no big person to tell you what to do, how to do it, where to go, how fast to go there.

Turn the key—Put 'er in

Drive . . . Step on the gas

. . . and let her roll. What are we waiting for?

You may have the quickest re- flexes in your block and 20-20 vision, but if you don't liave 50-50 respect for other cars and drivers on tlie road and for the money your dad has put into that car you're neither old enough nor good enough to drive. No matter what that driving license says. When you get the keys to the family car, your dad is putting you in charge of probably the biggest single money investment he makes, outside of the house you live in. That's not just four wheels you're driving that's a lot of dough! You're starting to drive in an — age when cars are built stronger, handle better and drive safer, but even a Sherman tank or an armored we're so good some of us get too Don't forget that's the most im- sure of ourselves and take too Brink's truck can't stand up against portant tiling about driving — and many chances." some of the dumber drivers and red- the brain is you. hot speeds on American roads today. Let's look at it this way: One dumb driver can cause an accident, but when two dumb drivers The only real chance motorists The first time you take out the meet, there isn't a prayer. You be and motoring have for the future is family car on your own, you're boss the smart one. that young drivers coming on our of thousands of dollars' worth of roads today will be better, safer, steel, rubber, aluminum and glass. There are a dozen ways a kid can more responsible drivers than their show^ he's growing up, but the It has everything it takes to get fathers or mothers. surest way to judge him is "Does you somewhere and back except he drive Grown -Up Style — really There is no reason why they a brain. grown-up?" shouldn't be. As one teenager, recently quoted in a newspaper, says, Chrysler Corporation y "We teenagers are good drivers. The only trouble is that because Serving America's new quest for quality

VALIANT . PLYMOUTH • DODGE DART . DODGE • DE SOTO • CHRYSLER . IMPERIAL

18 The National FUTURE FARMER IT'S CONVENTION TIME All roads lead to Kansas City for the 33rd National FFA Convention. This, the largest farm meeting in the world, highlights a year of FFA work.

attend the convention, provided they come to Kansas City Call For National Convention with properly completed official registration cards bearing By the powers vested in me as National President of the the signatures of their chapter advisor, school principal or Future Farmers of America. 1 am issuing a call for all State superintendent, parent, and State advisor. Associations and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to send This year, your convention program has been carefully delegates to the National Convention, which will be held in planned in order to embrace more of the American Royal the Municipal Auditorium. Kansas City. Missouri, October Livestock and Horse Show. The convention sessions them- 12-14. 1960. selves have been designed to hold the National Public All chartered State Associations in good standing with Speaking Contest, recognize outstanding achievements, ex- the National Organization are expected to send two official ecute business, demonstrate leadership training, and to serve delegates and two alternates from the active membership. as an inspirational and informative experience to all in at-

It is urged that those members serving as official delegates tendance. arrive in Kansas City in time for the Officer- Delegate The thirty-third annual National Convention will be the

Luncheon at noon on Tuesday, October 1 1. State Associa- highlight of our FFA year. We. therefore, urge all Future tions should also have in attendance those candidates recom- Farmers who will attend the Convention to be present at ail mended for the American Farmer Degree, candidates for sessions from Wednesday morning. October 12. through national office, those members who are to receive awards, Friday evening. October 14. and others who have official business in the convention. ^im JPwmjoA Any local chapter of the FFA is entitled to have a Dui.xi- mum of five carefully selected members and one advisor National President

Convention Hi«;h!i«lit8

October, 7-8 2:00 p. m.—.American Farmer Cere- 7:15 p. ni. —Fifth Session. >Iunicipal .Auditorium: .National Public Meeling of National Board of Stu- iiionv Re- Speaking Contest. .National FF.A dent Officers 4 : 00-5 i 30 p. m.—String Band Foundation Awards. Red Foley October, 9-10 view and Talent 7:.S0 p. m.—Second Session, Munici- Show Meeting of National Board of Stu- pal Auditorium: Speaker, Phil Fritlay. October 14 dent Officers and Board of Direc- Alampi. New Jersey Department of 8:00 a. m.— Poultry Judging Contest, tors Agriculture; Introduction of Rep- Auditorium .Annex Tuesday, October 1 I resentatives of Donors to FF.\ 8:45 a. m.—Sixth Session. Municipal a. m. Registration of Official 11:00 — Foundation, Inc.; Star Farmer .Auditorium : Business Session and Delegates, Aztec Room, Hotel Pres- Ceremony: Massing of Flags; 1960 Committee Reports. National Gold ident "4-Star Farmers" (Movie), Talent Emblem (Chapter .Awards, ^e Sa- 12 :00—Officer-Delegate Luncheon Night Program lute the FFP. Election of National 1 iSO-IS p. ni.—•Coniniittec Meetings Thursday, October 13 FF.A Officers 2:00-5:00 p. ni. Early Registration. Special Session. Live- — 7:.30 a. m.—Livestock Judging Con- 2:00 p. m.— itoriuni. «pecial Municipal And test stock Arena: American Royal Live- Meetings stock and Horse Show 8:45 a. m.—Third Session, Municipal Wednesday, October 1 2 .Auditorium: Pageant—FF.A Salutes 6:45 p. m.—Talent Show Program 8:00 a. m.-.5:00 p. ni. —Registration Rural youth. Committee Reports 7:15 p. m.—Closing Session. Munici- pal Auditorium: National FF.A Offi- of FFA Representatives, Judging 1 :00 p. m.—Tours of Kansas City Teams, Guests, and Donors Points of Interest cers -Night. Installation of New Officers. Torch Bearers of 8:45 a. m.—Opening Session, Muni- 2:00 p. m.—Meat Judging Contest FF.A. cipal Auditorium: Speaker. Gov. Fourth Session. Municipal .Audi- Closing Ceremony. Firestone Show Howard Pyle, President of The torium: Business Session. Leader- Saturday, t^ctober 15 National Safety Council shi|> Training 10:00 a. ni. — American Royal Parade

October-November, I960 19 Photo by Bob E. Taylor MR. ADVISOR:

'What will I learn as an exhibitor at livestock shows and fairs?"

his animal earned. Yes, I think \ou. the ring, realizing the faults and weak

the FFA Member, will learn many points, yet you fit and show in such a "Here by the Ow things exhibiting animals at stock shows way that the judge notices the strong and fairs that will be of lasting value to points instead. Only recently I watched you. And you, too, will store up fond a Future Farmer lead his well fitted memories for later life. Holstein heifer around the show ring. One of the first things you will learn, He was proudly keeping her "typy as an exhibitor, will be how to select head" held high to help correct the a good type animal. You should ob- weakness in her rump and pin bone serve what the judge looks for in plac- area. As he accepted his blue ribbon, T. !\'. Knopf ing the class, and then listen closely as he beamed with pride, knowing that he Advisor he gives the reasons for his placings. had done his best with his animal. //rtSflHUS, The successful showman learns and Alertness is one of the characteristics of Mirhiiian carries the "ideal type" in his mind, as a good showman. he selects and prepares his animal sev- As an exhibitor vou will meet many eral weeks or months in advance of the people and make friends v\ith other show. As you become a good judge showmen. You learn friendliness and of type this will help you in selecting courtesy to visitors as they ask about good breeding stock you wish to buy. your animals. A good showman learns BELIEVE that most vo-ag 1 of your I believe that "good sportsmanship" to accept responsibility as he has the teachers, many of your parents, and may be one of the greatest lessons care of his animals in new surround- other adults in your community have learned in the show ring. Most people ings. This presents many problems in

fond memories of hours spent getting find it easy to be a good winner, but feeding, keeping clean, and caring for their own favorite animal ready for the you are a seasoned showman and a good their safety and health while they are

Fair. Memories of sleeping on bales loser when, you are one of the first to away from the farm in his care. I have of straw near his animal, and then that congratulate the winner who has placed found that a good showman has interest great day and hour when he led his above you in the ring. in proper care of his animals after the

animal into the ring. Also, the great You will learn a valuable lesson when judging. He sees to it that they are a

pride he had in the ribbons and awards you prepare and fit your animal for credit to him. and his chapter or school.

20 The National FUTURE FARMER The vaiue of good advertising should his eHorts. a person Many who thinks The showing of livestock from year not be overloo;

uour y^olden

y^pportunities

OPPORTUNITIES are where you By Krelyn L. Parker are, if you are able to find them. There is an old legend, often told, called The House of the Golden Windows. and he envisioned another boy. per- shining on the other side of the valley. which has a deep significance, in this chance, living there. Still he went on, and before long respect. So the lad left his home and quickly reached his goal, only to find the house A young boy lived high on the side ran down the mountainside. When he was in a shadow and empty. Instead of a mountain overlooking a valley. reached the valley, the way was much of windows of gold, they were of plain Across the valley, high on the side of longer than he thought, and by the time ordinary glass. the opposite mountain, there was a he had arrived at the foot of the moun- The boy feeling sorrowful, knowing house which the boy called The House tain, he was very tired. Still, he must he must retrace his steps, turned to look of the Golden Windows. Every eve- reach his goal by sundown. His climb across the valley from whence he had ning at sundown, he stood and gazed up the mountain became more and come. Much to his amazement, he ob- at the windows of gold, until the night more difficult, and his pace slower served that his own home was The swallowed it up in darkness, then he and slower as he went on. Finally, House witJi Windows of Gold, as the

would go to sleep. Each evening, for he could go no further without a rest. morning sun shone upon it. He had a very long time, the boy repeated this, The lad lay down for a nap, intending never seen his own house in the sun- until one day, when older, he could to continue in a short time. But when light, for he was too near. So like this refrain no longer. He must reach this he awakened, he found he had slept mountain lad. your best opportunities enchanted house of the golden windows, through the night, and the sun was may he right at hand.

October-November, 1960 21 Tractor tests show farmers waste their power

Dynamometer tests across the country show that farmers who run spark plugs over 250 hours waste more power and gas than they think! For example, here are the surprising

results of tests held recently in Nebraska . . .

Farm tractors were brought in to the Champion spark plugs were installed. Sherman Service Center, I-H dealership in Results showed that unnoticeable or slight Hastings, Nebraska, for these Cliampion- misfiring of borderline spark plugs had been sponsored tests. The tractors were tested wasting power and gas in 15 of 18 farm with a dynamometer for maximum power tractors tested! Here are some of the sur-

and fuel economy— before and after new- prising results of these tests . . .

CHAMPION SPARK PLUG

22 The National FUTURE FARMER ! how borderline spark plugs and rob their pocketbooks

Farmer Howard Smith, Hastings, Nebraska (center) Farmer Robert Hoagland, Hastings, Nebraska (1.)

"The dynamometer showed that my tractor "My tractor seemed to be running all right, gained 8 hp and gas economy picked up 7% after but the tests showed she gained 2 hp and fuel economy new Champions were put in. I knew replacing plugs went up 12% with new plugs. It sure proved that you regularly made a difference, but not this much." can't tell when to replace plugs just by listening."

Farmer Floyd Frerichs, Hastings, Nebraska (kneeling, r.) Farmer Gerald Batterman, Hastings, Nebraska ,r.)

"When the tests showed my tractor went up "The dynamometer showed my tractor gained 4 hp and 11 So in fuel economy, it certainly made me 3 hp with new plugs, and that's a help on a hard pull. 12 more plug conscious. With savings like these, I can And the 'J- increase in fuel economy will save me see that it pays to replace plugs every 250 hours." 311.00 a month during the working season."

i n These tests, and others conducted across the country, show that farmers who run spark plugs over 250 hours in tractors waste more DEPENDABLE power and gas than they think. Don't let unnoticeable or slight misfiring CHAMPIOK of borderline spark plugs rob your power and pocketbook. Install new Champion spark plugs every 250 hours in tractors, every 10,000 miles SPARK PLUGS in cars and trucks.

COMPANY • TOLEDO 1, OHIO

October-November, 1960 23 "This phone is more than a timesaver—

we cou/c/n'f do without it''

Ernest Kaufman produces around 12,000 Now he can cover his bases with much more free- eggs daily on his farm near New Egypt, New dom of movement around the buildings. "It's Jersey. more than a timesaver," he says. "We just

couldn't do without it." That's 1000 dozen eggs that must be cleaned, candled, graded and packed -every day. This, On most modern farms an extension tele- and the routine of maintaining 18,000 layers phone can make or save many times its cost. If and 8000 replacement birds, leaves Ernest little you need one — it's a bet you can't afford to miss. time for handling the 20 to 30 daily telephone Just call your telephone business office. They'll calls it takes to keej) his operation going. be glad to help. So, last year he had an extension telephone BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM with a signal buzzer installed in his eggroom. — A Shining Chapter

Earl Causey, editor of the Lincoln Ledger, one of Star City's businessmen T IS NOT EASY to win a Gold Emblem Award in the National who receive complimentary copies I Chapter Contest. Only 128 of the of The National FUTURE FARMER. nation's 8,898 chapters received the Gold Emblem rating last year. Yet, paper. The Chapter conducted one TV many chapters are earning this coveted and two radio programs. award for the first time each year and Besides membership in FFA. all 76 yours can be one of them. members belong to one or more breed look at the work How is it done? A associations and 62 are members of the of the Star City, Arkansas, Chapter Farm Bureau. years winners will pro- one of the last — Other chapter accomplishments in- vide part of the answer. This chapter clude: 1,300 is in a town of approximately Regular meetings every two weeks people in Southeastern Arkansas. Ag- year 'round. for most riculture provides a livelihood When high school graduation time Delegates sent to State and National of the people. rolls around, many of the members are FFA Convention with all expenses paid. Advisor James Shepard touched on ready for full time farming. They know Cooperative buying and selling of the key to their success when he said. where and how to borrow money to farm goods. "We have a group of FFA members finance their operations. This past year, Chapter had charge of suine and that are interested, enthusiastic, and 26 members were assisted by the Chap- dairy division at the county fair. willing to work. The success of this ter in borrowing .$4,232.00 from local Financed chapter activities last \ear Chapter can be attributed to the mem- credit sources. These members know by concession stands, sale of breeding bers themselves wanting to make a suc- the value of good records for a profit- swine and forestn,' products, breeding cess of everything they undertake." able farming operation. In vocational fees, and profit from pencil \ending They also plan ahead and make con- agriculture classes they study farm rec- machines in the school. tests a major part of their program. ords, reports, taxes, and insurance. Chapter sodded school campus and "We enter them all," Shepard says. Each member is required to submit a built concrete walks. "This gives all members a chance to complete set of records on his home These are some of this Chapter's participate in different activities and. farm. many accomplishments. When you at the same time, help them in their Keeping the people in Star City and know what you want to do. how to do supervised farming program. The fact the surrounding area informed about it. and when to do it. you are on your that we've never had an individual who the FFA and its activities is a major way. Star City FFA members are olT has won national honors—even though part of their program. Each chapter and running—and Your chapter can do we've had many district and state ones member subscribes to The Ncuionul the same. —makes us work even harder." FUTURE FARMER, and, in addition, Your chapter might wish to use the each business organization in town re- application forms for the National Star City holds a distinction probably ceives a complimentary subscription. Chapter Awards Contest to plan your no other chapter in the nation holds Newspapers are also used to carry the program of work. This way the pro- three of the past four State Star Farmers story. Last year 154 newspaper gram of work will be sure to include have been from this chapter. In ad- FFA articles were prepared, plus nine maga- all the accomplishments that are neces- dition, they have from two to five appli- zine articles and 24 for the school news- sary for a National Chapter award. cants for the State Farmer Degree each year.

Timber is an important crop in the Star City area. In cooperation with the International Paper Company, the chapter owns sixty acres of forest land. The members study forestry in the classroom and then go to the woods to carry out the recommended practices they have studied. The Chapter also owns some private land and plans to set out pine seedlings on it soon.

Swine production is another major enterprise. Two outstanding boars are owned by the Chapter and used by the members. Breeding services are also sold to farmers in the area who wish to upgrade their herd. The Chapter exhibits swine at livestock shows and has brought home many champion- Chapter officers and Advisor Shepard are making a study of their program of ships. work. Some of their pennants—framed behind glass—can be seen behind them.

October-November, 1960 25 — ON THE farm; YOUR

A dairyman, a diversified farmer, a rancher,

and a purebred cattle breeder—These are

your National Vice Presidents. yiorth Atlantic Region — not too high v\'hen vou consider their He now rents his father's half interest productivity. for $12.00 an acre each year and rents NORTH ATLANTIC Vice President His father works ofT the farm so Dean the 38 acres from a neighbor for $15.00 Dean HolTer is a full-time dairy farmer has complete charge of the operation. per acre per year. from Manheim, PcnnsyKania. His farm Dean lives in the big family home with Dean said in his American Farmer is located in Lancaster County, famous his bride of only a month and his father Degree application: for its agriculture. and mother. "I have always expected that my life's Dean is a topnotch dairyman at 20 He started his supervised farming work would be on the farm. 1 enjoy and owns a half interest in the 105-acre program in the ninth grade with 3 this work and get no greater pleasure family farm. At present, he is milking sheep, 100 layers, 400 pullets, and 2 than to stand on a knoll and watch my 48 of his registered Holsteins and has acres of hay. Two years ago he cows grazing on our well established 26 replacements coming along. He bought his father's 32 registered Hol- pastures." rents an additional 38 acres for crops stein cows. By 1959. his operation had with it but even this takes good manage- grown to 39 cows, 18 calves and 15 Dean begins the in the dairy ment to keep 74 cows on 143 acres day barn heifers. In addition, he had 1 3 acres milking about two acres per cow. The cows are his registered Holstein ccwi. of rye, 1 1 sudan, 25 pasture, 32 hay, high producers —averaging 405 pounds and 45 acres in soybean and sorghum. butterfat 11,000 and pounds milk a Last October his assets were over year. values the He cows at $550 each $86,000 and his net worth nearly $60,000. While in high school. Dean rented land from his father. Upon graduation, his father transferred a half interest in the farm to Dean. He gave his father a note for $11,250 plus 56,000 in cash which he borrowed at the bank.

Pacific Rciiion

JACK CREWS, a 20-\ear-old work- good ones too—with an average value ing rancher, is the Pacific Region Vice of over $1,000. President. Jack and his dad are part- Jack began his supervised farming ners on their 7.305-acre ranch near program in 1955 with seven head of Cheyenne, Wyoming. They own S20 beef cattle. In 1957, he and his father acres and rent 6.485. formed a 50-50 partnership with a reg- In 1958, nearly all the cattle on the istered herd of Herefords.

ranch were sold, Mr. Crews was in bad "Our partnership is perfect for we health and Jack was planning to enroll have enjoyed complete harmony in the at the University of Wyoming. Most ranch operation," says Jack. He points of the money from the sale was placed out that there is no definite line of in escrow for rebuilding after Jack ownership, but rather their ranch unit

graduates from college. functions as if it had a single manager. Jack plans to have the Y Mill Iron Y Mill Iron Ranch is strictly a grass- Ranch in full operation again after he land operation. "A true rancher doesn't gets his degree. He and his father will plow any land," Jack says. "The only have enough horses when they start soil we turn around here is in my raising cattle again—they have 1 1 head mother's flower beds and in my roping of registered Appaloosa and Quarter arena." Horses on the ranch now. They are Rodeo is an important part of Jack's life. When he is not busy with his many FFA activities or with pressing Cowboy, with Jack aboard, barrels ranch work, he loads his horse—Cow- down the fence line. Second photo: boy— into the trailer and goes off to the calf is caught and Jack goes to compete in his much-loved rodeo event work tying him. Third: what's my time? —calf roping.

26 Tiic National FUTURE FARMER WITH VICE PRESIDENTS

They come from four different sections .A Shown with Richard in front of the of the country, but each has an outstanding sheep barn are a few of his 300 ewes.

record in both farming and FFA work.

Central Region

RICHARD POOR, 20-year-old Cen- last year—55 head were sold at a pro- tral Region Vice President, is a hard duction sale in May and only the best woriving stockman from Neosho, Mis- animals were kept. souri. He operates a 200-acre farm in Richard began his supervised farming partnership with his father, owns 80 program with a registered Hereford acres more, and rents 120 acres from heifer given to him by his dad. He kept his grandfather. on building his herd and in 1956 bought He and his father operate on a 50-50 a half interest in his father's livestock partnership basis. When his father was and machinery for S7,500. Mr. Poor

crippled by polio several years ago, holds the note and Richard pa\s on it Richard uses this registered Hereford Richard stepped in and took charge of each year. bull on his 3 1 -cow registered herd. the farm. He owns one-half of the This year he has ISO acres in perma- livestock, machinery, and equipment. nent pasture, 21 in barley, 40 in corn, His father owns the land and improve- and 70 in hay. A mixture of grasses home for several hours each da> . When each half the expenses and legumes arc used for hay. ments. They pay his term of office is o%er this October, and then split the profits. Richard attended Northeastern Okla- he plans to resume his college uork. cattle are the major enter- homa College at Okla- Sheep and A & M Miami, Richard is planning a bigger opera- prises. Over 300 registered and grade homa, in 1958-59 where he was major- tion after graduation. His father owns

1 30- Corriedale ewes and 3 registered Here- ing in animal husbandry. It is a a 600-acre farm in Cedar County. Mis- ford cattle graze their improved pas- mile drive each way, but he arranged souri, and Richard plans to have enough tures. Their cow herd is down from his class schedule so that he could be cattle and sheep to stock it by then.

Southern Region

THE SOUTHERN Region Vice Pres- Angus cattle and a half interest in 25 ident, 19-year-old Joe Hughes from acres of pasture and 42 acres of hay. Duncan, South Carolina, is the young- Joe also owns four dairy cows which are est of the National Officers. used as nurse cows for his show steers Joe began his supervised farming pro- and bulls. gram in 1954 with one show steer, three His father furnishes the machiner\ cows and two calves. He now owns a for the operation and cares for the cat- half interest in 40 head of registered tle during Joe's absences. Joe keeps the farm records, tattoos, castrates, prepares feeds, and repairs the fences. demonstrates one of his "secrets" "I believe In farming," says Joe. Showing steers has provided a major Joe After college he plans to expand. portion of Joe's income. To date, he in raising show steers—keep 'em full. has had three grand champion and two reserve champion steers at state live- operations. Future plans call for the .-^^Lae^^mJ^^ stock shows. Profits from their sale construction of a new corral, a holding were used to pay off loans and expand and trimming chute, and a new feeding '" V^B^: . his operation. shed. They also plan to clear more of 21^^^ \^^^ In 1958-59, Joe attended Clemson the farm's 98 acres of timberland. College. He is returning this Joe takes an active interest in any- • *».*«iii A & M year to continue his studies in animal thing that might improve his farming first program. State staff member who husbandry. , At the end of his A year in college, he was named outstand- visited Joe said. ""This young man is ing freshman in the school of agricul- probably the most outstanding Future ture. Farmer ever developed in South Car-

. ft The Hughes are planning a further olina. His superb leadership qualities expansion in their livestock and crop have been demonstrated many times."

October-November, 1960 27 —

year at about 600 pounds. However,

the farm is not showing the profit he

thinks it should. Mechanizin He decides to let his state agricultural college work out a better crop combination for his farm. The college takes his records and compiles all the information needed for linear programming. The answers are surprising. Hog prices the next year are expected to average $16.00 per hundred pounds. Therefore, according to the machines answers, the farmer should increase his corn land to 150 acres and add 20 additional brood sows to his operation. Figures from the machine also indicate the farmer should quit raising wheat and convert this 30 acres to grain sorghum for feeding the calves to 900 pounds before they are sold.

This example is only a mild surprise in comparison to answers some farmers ^Mana^ement have gotten from the computers. One IHM Photo farmer in the Southwest who raised cotton as the main crop was advised to convert his land to other crops. Figures iiiaiiajjemeiit with electronic Make farm decisions from the machine showed they would computers? Tliis is no dream for the farmer of return more profit than would cotton.

tomorrow. It's heiiifj; d<»iie on several farms now ! Another farmer found that, with his assumed yields and profits, grain sorg-

hum which is about equal to in H\ Horace McQueen — corn feeding value—would be more profitable for him to raise than corn by S5.I8 CAN YOU IMAGINE a mcchiini- These figures are fed into the machine, per acre. cul brain working out a plan of along with price predictions by agri- These are only a few examples of the

operation for your farm? This is cultural economists for these crops in answers linear programming is giving. not a "dream"'— it is actually being done the year ahead. The computer then In a later issue of TJie National FU- en several farms. Texas A & M, one makes the calculations, using all these TURE FARMER, complete results of of several agricultural colleges doing figures as a basis for its answers. linear programming on one or more research in this new field, calls the The material fed into the machine selected farms will be used. technique linear programming. also includes a list of the enterprises At present, cost and adequate records Linear programming boils down to the farmer could engage in. In other are the limiting factors in linear pro- feeding statistics for a particular farm words, a farmer may wish to raise beef gramming. If linear programming into an electronic computer and wait- cattle, cotton and corn, but he doesn't proves successful, the cost per farm ing a few seconds for the machine to know the acreage and numbers of each programmed will be substantially re- go through the thousands of possible to use for maximum profits. Here the duced, but the problem of keeping ade- Ciitcrprisc combinations the farmer machine takes over. It uses the infor- quate records will still be the farmers' could use. The machine picks the one mation from the farm records, and, responsibility. combination that should yield the high- taking into consideration the farmer's Several agricultural colleges and a est profit for that one farmer's partic- resources—gives him the best combina- few private organizations are doing re- ular farming objective. tion of the three enterprises to use for search in this new field. The machines

It is hoped that linear programming maximum profit. are too costly for an individual or group will solve the farmers age-old problem Let's take a hypothetical example. A of farmers to own—they cost over one of allocating his limited resources farmer has 300 acres of good corn land. million dollars each. Some farm spe- among dift'erent farming enterprises. At present he has 100 acres in corn. 30 cialists visualize the day when linear

The computer's main function is to se- in wheat and 170 in pasture. He has programming will operate similar to soil lect the one plan out of several that will 15 brood sows and 25 head of commer- testing services carried on by most agri- maximize profits for the farmer. cial beef cattle. He sells his calves each cultural colleges. This simply means that linear programming takes into account all your resources— land, labor and capital and shows you the best way to combine them. Good farm records are essential to success in linear programming. The farmer must know what his land will

yield per acre, and what it costs per pound or bushel to produce his crops.

This is a view of the air conditioned,

dust-proof computer room In Texas A & M's new Data Processing Center.

28 The National FUTURE FARMER They teamed

for

Advisor Richardson, left-, admires

some of Four Oaks' prize hogs. Till- success man and his father, Francis, look on.

Family cooperation and hard work made the Four bacon for local sales. Gene and Till- man, III have charge of this operation. Oaks reputation. Their expanding operation made Mr. Richardson, Tillman's advisor, worked closely with them in setting up the plant and helped them get technical all to stay farm. it possil)le for the sons on the information for planning and building. Purchases from other leading breed- By Wilbur McCartha ers in the nation and good management are all aimed at producing "something better" something better for the swine ENTHUSIASM and In recent years, they have been ven- — YOUTHFUL industry as well as for the family and top quality hogs have given the turing into the corn belt to exhibit at for the sons of the .Mathias family who Four Oaks Berkshire Farm of Lex- swine shows. Two years ago they had are already learning swine management ington, South Carolina, a national rep- the National Grand Champion Berk- and showmanship. utation. FFA training, a family part- shire Boar at Louisville, Kentucky. nership, and alertness to better farming The Mathias family has contributed methods underlie the success of this substantially to the success of the local leading operation. FFA program. They assist by providing n Four Oaks purchased its first Berk- breeding stock for Future Farmers at M# shire in 1931. Today, the farm ranks Lexington and conducting judging and "'l!!i?l?.||?i«liumill among the first five herds in the nation showmanship contests for the Chapter in number of Berkshires registered and and for livestock judging teams from transferred. Clemson College. The farm also con- The Berkshire enterprise took root tributes to pig chains in the state and when the late F. T. Mathias gave a oft'ers breeding services at a nominal registered Berkshire open gilt to two fee. of his sons when they were young boys. "Agriculture teachers have helped us "Tt took about two years back then with better feeding methods, better for a pig to make a hog," Francis breeding stock, better grazing, and other The la+e r. T. Ma+hlas, Sr., center, Mathias recalls. ""Dad said he wanted improved methods for our operation," and his grandson, Tillman, show their us to have something to do better than Gene Mathias says. trophies and ribbons to Richardson. that with." Working together as a family makes Three of the late Mr. Mathias" sons. the farm a success. With family help, A new enterprise on this productive Francis, Fred and Gene, all former everyone is interested in the work. farm Is the ham and sausage plant. FFA members, now operate the farm. Their selective breeding program has

Tillman, IIL son of Francis, is FFA also contributed much to the farm's state secretary of South Carolina and success. takes an active part in the operation. A highlight of the year's activities at wm:

Fred has two young sons following his Four Oaks Farm is the annual Ii\estock footsteps. sale early each \ear. Local farmers. For the first few years after the herd Future Farmers, agriculture teachers. was founded, the number of animals and out-of-state buyers attend. was gradually increased and registered Their animals have won top awards stock was purchased from leading at nearly every swine show in the na- breeders in the U. S. Showing was con- tion. Showman's Trendmere, who sired fined to the South Carolina State Fair several of their award winning animals, at Columbia for the first few years. including the 1959 Grand Champion

Then along came World War II and Mr. hoar, is the first certified meat sire in Mathias held the herd together until his South Carolina of any swine breed. sons returned. When the war was over, A new venture in the farm operation the sons decided to stay on the farm. is a plant for curing hams, sausages and

October-November, 1960 29 —

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Corner Your Fencing Problems

By Horace McQueen

THERE ARE right and wrong ways—good and poor ways to erect a fence. Generally, no two people will agree on all points of fence building, but nearly everyone will agree that corner and end post construction are the most vital parts.

It takes nearly as much time, labor, and money to build poor end and corner Photos COinlcsiJ h'cillllilir ,\lccl post assemblies as it does good long Figure C lasting ones—so know how to con- struct them before you start. horizontal bracing. Either assembly Sleel Corner Posts Choose your corner and end posts will more than pay for the extra time carefully—remember they are the back- Steel corner posts will last a lifetime construction takes. bone of your fence. Be sure they are if the assembly is properly constructed. Tubular or angular steel braces (Fig. of sufficient height and diameter. You Weld an old disk onto the base of your C). or wood braces may be used with may wish to consider using steel posts. corner post and brace posts. This will either assembly. Both types of steel Your advisor or local farm supply dealer give you added anchoring support (see braces have pre-flattened and drilled Fig. can help you make a wise decision. D). ends and come ready to be lag bolted After this has been done, you are Dig your corner post hole with a to the posts. They save time on the hole ready to start. In general, good fence flared bottom. The top of the job. are easier to handle, and give any builders follow four cardinal rules in should be no larger than the old disk. assembly an attractive look when fin- constructing corner and end post as- This will prevent the corner post from ished. semblies. Set "em deep! Set 'em firm! lifting when winter freezing and thaw- Both assemblies should be built with ing action in. angle brace Set "em true! Then brace "em with all sets Attach pressure you"ve got! treated 6-inch-top posts for the to the corner post. Dig two flared-

1 20" 20" A properly stretched barbed or woven No. (corner), and 5-inch tops for the bottom holes X to seat the No. 2 and 3 posts. All the posts should frost country, wire fence e.xerts a tremendous pulling angle brace. In deep dig 3'2 force on the corner post assembly. be 9 feet long and set feet in the all angle brace post holes at least 8 around. Under normal conditions—when the inches below the frost line. fence is first stretched—this pull may Tamp concrete firmly as you pour. be 3,000 pounds. And. in the winter Figure D Be sure the mix is not soupy, as a (when the temperature causes the steel soupy mix is weak and will not hold wire to contract, or shrink) this pull the post in line. Build concrete above

frequently reaches 4.500 pounds. So the ground level and slope it away from you can readily see the need for "'the the posts so water will drain away. strongest possible corner post."' Keep in mind that good corner and The double span assembly has two end post assemblies will give satisfying

bracing variations that make it adapt- results for years by staying attractive able to almost any fencing need. The and strong—giving you more time for double span with horizontal bracing other farming operations. Building

(Fig. A) is twice as strong as any corner and end post assemblies is like single span. And the double span with most everything else you will ever un-

diagonal bracing, (Fig. B) is 60 percent dertake: "If it is worth doing, it is stronger than the double span with linnr'nui conitixir Shrflichl strfl worth doing right."

30 The National FUTURE FARMER —

WHEN ELDON COX treks to college this fall, he'll be paying for an education with dollars he made in the swine business. The 17-year old Mooreland, Oklahoma FFA member will major in animal husbandry, with the goal of returning to the farm. Studying animal husbandry will be familiar ground for Eldon, who won a Gold Medal in the National FFA Live- stock Judging Contest. The Mooreland team, of which he was a member, also received the Gold Emblem rating. And this year, Eldon beat out more than 70 Eldon's swine have plenty oi pasture seniors in vocational agriculture to win which is irrigated for maximum use. the State FFA Swine Production Award. When he first enrolled in vo-ag, Eldon admits he didn't know one swine breed from another. His FFA advisor, Clyde Triplett, soon solved that prob- His Hogs lem in class and a short while later helped Eldon buy his first gilt. When Eldon decided to expand, he wanted the best animals he could buy. Are Sending Him to College In 1958. he paid $530 for the top selling bred gilt from the Wolrab Berk- Earl Schiveikhard shire farm sale in Iowa. She has be- B\ come the foundation of his herd, with about 80 percent of his present breeding stock coming from her litters. This past spring when he received the He keeps records on his herd, includ- His herd boar is also a topnotch Junior Master Farmer degree, his in- ing feeder pig weights to check gains. animal. Eldon paid $325 for him after vestment totalled almost $5,400. Prof- Several litters have qualified for pro- he was picked champion of the Illinois its from his swine operation, plus money duction registry in the breed. State Berkshire sale. He has a new borrowed from the bank, has been used A barrow which he exhibited at the hoar ready for service now. to purchase beef cattle. Eldon now 1959 Oklahoma Junior Lisestock Show- Good management is the key to owns 20 head. He also farms 3 acres won Champion Berkshire. Gilts from Eldon's operation. He vaccinates all of alfalfa and 10 acres of wheat. his herd have sold for as much as SI 30. pigs and never allows transient swine on Eldon served two years as secretary This past year he had as many as 94 the farm, even though he could sell the and the past year was president of the head in his herd, but usually keeps breeding services of his boars. All but Mooreland FFA Chapter. He also about 50. He has five sows in his basic the two boars and two sows were raised served as president of his sophomore, herd and 14 gilts of breeding age. on the farm. junior, and senior classes in high school. Like most purebred breeders, Eldon

He remodeled a large chicken house This fall he is entering Oklahoma feeds out his pigs, keeping some for for a farrowing house and built port- State University. His swine and beef sale as breeders and selling others for able farrowing crates for his sows. The cattle will be cared for by his family market. Most gilts go to breeding house is heated or cooled according to except when he is home on weekends. herds. Junior exhibitors buy most of the weather and extra heat lamps are Eldon will be assured of enough money his barrows for showing with members provided for young pigs. Automatic to complete his college education —his of his own FFA chapter getting first vvaterers are also used. swine have seen to that. choice.

advisor, left, Keeping his swine healthy Is important. He washes and Eldon is shown with his father, center, and scrubs each sow before she goes In the farrowing stall. discussing alfalfa pastures which he recommends for swine.

October-November, 1960 31 HOW WOULCJ

A practice session for yc,

your right, your privile

(Editor's Note—We realize that most Future Farmers will not vote in this year's elections. However, you perhaps have a greater stake than anyone in the future. To best serve yourself and your country in the role of citizen and agricultural leader of tomorrow, you need to keep informed on the events that are shaping the world of By Hotvanl R. Carter your future.)

POLITICAL CONVENTIONS, political parties, and be avoided. Such a statement is usually the mark of those political government often seem confusing. Sometimes who are not informed. this results in a feeling that politics is all bad. This, of You may ask yourself, "What good will my one vote do?' course, isn't true. Politics is like medicine, education, The power of one vote has been proven over and over in farming, religion, and many other fields. The objectives our country's history. Thomas Jetferson was elected presi- arc all good and only the people in the fields differ in dent by one vote in the electoral college. So was John their abilities, their qualifications, and their beliefs. Ouincy Adams and Rutherford B. Hayes. The election For this reason, in the United States, one of the first re- of President Hayes was contested and referred to an elec- sponsibilities of a citizen is to inform himself on the political toral commission. Again he won by a single vote. The man structure of a democracy. Since ours is a constitutional gov- who cast that deciding vote was a congressman from In- ernment, your studies of the Constitution should receive diana, a lawyer who had been elected to office himself by careful attention. a single vote. That one vote had been cast by one of the lawyer's clients who. One of the great dangers in a democracy is voter indif- though desperately ill, had insisted on to ference. When large numbers of voters fail to turn out and being carried the polls to cast his one vote. express their preference, organized minorities can win elec- The power of one vote gave statehood to California, Idaho. tions. Every qualified voter has an obligation to study the Oregon, Texas and Washington . . . and todav all candidates and the campaign issues and make a choice. the people in those five states are Americans bv just one vote.

Perhaps you will hear it said that one candidate is just as Your vote is important. good (or as bad) as another. This negative attitude should Two leading parties have emerged to dominate the politi-

Candidate REPUBLICAN FARM PLATFORM

Develop new program to improve suited to specific commodities In and stabilize farm -family income. order to widen markets, ease pro- Recognizing two main challenges: duction controls, and help achieve the Immediate one of using income- increased farm family Income. depressing surpluses, the long- and Continued progress In the wise use range challenge of steady growth and conservation of water and soil and developnnent with a minimum resources. of federal Interference and control. Use marketing agreements and or- Step up the Food for Peace pro- ders when approved by producers gram to assist the hungry people of to assist In the marketing of crops. the world. Strengthen educational programs of Payment-In-kind, out of existing sur- USDA and the Land-Grant Insti- pluses, as part of our land retire- Richard M. Nixon tutions, ment program. Improve credit facilities for financ- Boni ill Californid. dUviided ele- Create a Strategic Food Reserve ing the capital needs of modern nieiilary and sccoiidaiy schools in which can be used In a national farming. Whitlier. California. Graduated emergency. Encourage farmer from home town Whittier College owned and oper- Strengthen efforts to distribute sur- and from Duke Universiry Law ated co-ops, Including electric and pluses to schools, low-Income and School. Practiced law in Whitlier, telephone. needy citizens here at home. worked for the government in Expand the Rural Development Pro- Washington, served in the Pacific Reorganize Commodity Credit Cor- gram to help low income farm during World II War as a naval poration's operation to reduce com- families. Elected officer. to the U. S. House petition with the marketings of Select an official committee of of Representatives in 1946. serv- farmers. farmers ranchers ing until his election to the U. S. and on a regional Develop industrial and other uses of Senate in 1950. Now 46 years old basis to make recommendations to having served the past eight years farm products. the President on improving govern- as the 37th Vice-President. Use price supports at levels best ment farm programs.

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cal scene in the United States. Each of these parties have more personal meaning to you as an individual voter and nominated candidates for President and Vice President at citizen. You will find that a compromise is sometimes their national conventions. Each party has also drafted a necessary with your own views. Your decision will have campaign platform. These party platforms are pledges to to be made on the basis of what you think is the most im- the people on what the party and candidate will try to do if portant. Always keep in mind the good of the country as elected. a whole and the benefits to your local state and community You will hear jokes and remarks about campaign prom- as well as to yourself. ises. Some would have you believe the promises have no At the bottom of these two pages is an example of an meaning. That the party or candidate doesn't plan to live issue which has a deeper personal meaning to you as a up to them. The serious voter will consider both the Future Farmer of America. Both major political parties promise and the means by which it will be accomplished. have included agricultural planks in their I960 campaign

If, after studying the situation, you still feel it is an empty platforms. promise, then it should be held against the candidate or There have been many speeches, newspaper articles, radio party. and television programs on the issues, personalities, and There are many issues and problems facing our nation. parties. There will be many more. To help \ou become These are divided into two main groups—domestic and an informed voter in 1964 and 1968. here is what the foreign. Each party writes a plank in their platform to Democratic and Republican parties propose for your future cover most of the major issues in the two main groups. in agriculture. How would you vote? (You might like It would be impossible to say any one issue is more im- to file this article away until 1964 to see how much of the portant than any other. However, some issues will have a winner's plank is there for you to stand on.)

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Candidate

DEMOCRATIC FARM PLATFORM

Take acfion to raise farm income to modities at not less than 90% of full parity levels and lo preserve parity, production payments, com- family farming as a way of life. modity purchases, and marketing Start a national food and fibre orders and agreements. policy to Increase consumption at An orderly land retirement and con- home through a vigorous, expand- servation program in place of the ing economy, food stamp plan, Soli Bank Program which has em- school lunch and milk program. phasized the retirement of whole Set up and maintain food reserves farm units. John F. Kennedv for national defense near Important Encourage co-ops by expanding population centers. credit, extending their marketing Born in Mtissachiisells. attended public Expand research into new Industrial and purchasing activities, and pro- schools in Brookline. Massa- chusetts. Graduated the uses of agricultural products. tecting them from punitive taxation. from Choate School, and Harvard Uni- Improve marketing practices of the Increase consumption abroad to ex- versity. Worked as a correspond- family-type dairy farm to reduce pand trade between nations, sup- ent for the Chicago Herald Am- risk of loss. port economic and human develop- erican and Internationa! News Serv- Expand nationwide the Federal Crop ment programs, and combat famine. ice. A uthor of two books. Why insurance program. England Slept and Pulitzer Bring about full parity income by Prize helping balance farm production Expand farm credit facilities to meet ivinnint: Profiles in Courage. Served as a naval officer in the Pacific with expanding needs of the nation the needs of family-farm agricul- E3 during IVorld IVar //. Elected to and the world. Do this by using ture and to assist beginning farmers. U. S. House of Representatives production and marketing quotas Maintain Interest rates for REA 1946-1952. Now 43 years old measured in terms of barrels, bush- co-ops at the levels provided in having served the past eight years els, and bales, loans on basic com- present law. in the United States Senate.

October-November, 1960 33 around a miniature ferris wheel to get feed, are proven attention getters. Most of the Children's Barnyards include a cow with baby calf, sow with little pigs, ewe with lambs, and mare w ith foal. Ducklings are commonly used in a poo! of water with a feeding boat or other gimmick to provide action. Originally planned as a public relations "service" type of activity, the Barnyards have taken on new importance with the realization that children are accompanied by parents. At the Eastern State Exposition, placards over some exhibits call attention to the economic importance of the animals and tell how FFA members raise them in their farming programs. At exhibits in other areas, neatly dressed FFA members are on hand to answer questions about The Future Farmers of America. The Barnyards require planning and careful attention to details, but are surprisingly trouble free in operation. The big jobs in planning are picking the time and place and selecting livestock that will have young just before the show. Usually, the exhibits are sponsored at the time of a fair, but any community function that attracts a crowd will do as well. Here are few pointers that will make your Barnyard successful: Have well-dressed, courteous. FFA members in attendance at all times.

Careful attention to manners by all

FFA members at the exhibit is a must. Use docile animals and whenever possible get them accustomed to their These scenes show how popular Children's Barnyards can be. quarters a day or so before the opening. Have a clean-up crew on dutv at all times and keep the pens as clean as Well-planned activities can work year-round to possible, else you'll offend, rather than please, your city visitors. I)etter relations between farm and city people. Use pens made of pipe and woven wire, so small children can see through. If safe, use low fences and permit the kids to pet the animals. At one show ABOUT a children's Barn- "When you do it is not so important," HOW they take the newly hatched chicks out yard for an FFA sponsored he says. "The main thing is to plan of the incubator and put them in a Farm-City Week project? Its now for an activity sometime during low box under brooder lights where good public relations for FFA, and the the year that will give city children a children can pick them up. Casualties kind of thing that helps build better re- little better understanding of life on the are surprisingly low. lationship between farm and city people. farm." Children's Barnyards are sweeping Avoid any possible criticism of cruel- Farm-City Week is November 18- Minnesota As- ty to animals. If an animal must be 24, but the leaders of this nation-wide the country. The FFA their State tied, use a halter and tie comfortabh'. observance point out that activities sociation sponsored one at 1956. Since then, suc- Promptly remove any injured or sick should not be limited to that week. Fair as early as cessful exhibits have been put on in animals or birds. "Let's just say Farm-City Week is Colorado, Connecticut. Iowa. Massachu- Publicize your exhibit in advance the time we get our ducks in a row and setts, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, to men- with news stories, and have a big sign plan what we're going to do during the at the fair. tion a few. W. J. Kortesmaki. FFA year ahead to foster better relations e.xecutive secretary in Minnesota, says Finally, jump in and get your feet between farm and city people," says 250,000 people visited their exhibit last wet. Children's Barnyards are here to Howard McClarren, chairman of the year. stay, and if FFA doesn't reap the public Farm-City youth committee. Animals exhibited in the Barnyards relations benefit, somebody else will. McClarren works with FFA mem- are selected for their appeal to children, There's plenty of new ideas left, too. bers the year around in his regular job rather than quality or economic im- At one show they're thinking about add- as director of youth activities for the portance. Thus, you'll find such "farm" ing an exhibit of crops. How many American Institute of Cooperation. He animals as a nanny goat with her kids kids in New England, or grownups thinks Children's Barnyards are a natur- occupying a pen next to a Collie with a either, ever saw a cotton plant or a al for FFA chapters and State Associa- litter of puppies. Chicks hatching out growing pineapple? The possibilities tions. in glass-front incubators, or riding are unlimited.

34 The National FUTURE FARMER . .. COLLEGIATE FFA

What it is . .

What it does . .

This attractive exhibit by the Collegiate Chapter pro- moted FFA during Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Agri- By Clodus R. Smith cultural Exposition. It caused visitors to stop and look. Advisor, Maryland Collegiate FFA

Future Farmers know that members MOST are urged to participate in fit- they can retain their FFA ting and showing contests held during membership after high school the "Agricultural Weekend" sponsored graduation. This is relatively easy for by the College of Agriculture. those who stay on the farm. But what of the members who attend college? Service They too can continue active—in There are opportunities to render the collegiate FFA. Collegiate chap- service while attending college both in- ters are found in many state universities dividually and collectively. The Col- and agricultural colleges. Its member- legiate FFA at Maryland provides an ship includes former active FFA mem- initiation team for raising Green Hands bers and students preparing to teach to Chapter Farmers at regional chap- vocational agriculture. Collegiate FFA member JohnThompson ter meetings. Tours of the campus are Participation in a collegiate chapter receives the Senior Award from the conducted for visiting chapters. has many of the same advantages of A President of College Lions booth is prepared by members during local chapters. It has the added value Park Club. orientation week to acquaint new stu- of being as "comfortable as an old dents with the objectives and functions shoe" to former Future Farmers when the Agricultural Council, the student of the organization. During the State they need it most—during their first government organization in the College FFA contests, the Collegiate Chapter year in college. Freshmen find a feel- of Agriculture. operates a convenient concession stand ing of belonging that helps bridge the The Chapter is host to the State where contestants can get refreshments gap between home and college life. Association when the State FFA Con- at a moderate cost. And the College For students planning to become teach- vention is held on the campus. The Park Lions" Club awards a rotating ers of vocational agriculture, it is a Collegiate Chapter is represented at the plaque to students for outstanding ser\- place to learn by doing many of the Convention by appointed delegates. icc to the Chapter. functions they will soon perform as local chapter advisors. Scholarship Recreation To describe some of the opporttmitics Scholarship is encouraged in the Col- All Collegiate FFA acti\ities are not provided by a collegiate chapter, let's legiate FFA at Maryland. The Scho- work. The Chapter has bowling parties take the one on the University of Mary- lastic Achievement Award is presented and outings. An annual banquet is land campus for an example. You will by the Chapter to the senior student held each year during National FFA find similar opportunities on the campus who acquires the highest academic av- Week. Awards are presented, honor- of your own state college of agriculture. erage in college. The Chapter gives a ary memberships are announced, and At Maryland. Future Farmers may Scholastic Improvement Award to the a report of Chapter acti\ities is gi\en engage in a wide variety of activities. student who has improved his grades at the banquet. Planning and conduct- Because of their maturity and the pur- the most during his junior and senior ing the Collegiate FF.\ banquet pre- pose of collegiate chapters, a greater years. Underclassmen are not over- pares members for conducting local responsibility is placed on members for looked. Freshmen may request and chapter banquets should they become selecting, planning, and conducting the receive assistance in their studies from teachers of agriculture. This year, the chapter programs. Leadership, schol- upperclassmen. A committee suggests banquet was held at the National .Ag- arship, cooperation, and service are ways and means for greater use of the ricultural Research Center at Beltsville, emphasized. librar\ Mar\land. Mr. Harry McDonald, state Leadership Cooperation super\ isor of agricultural education, was New officers are elected each semester The Collegiate FFA cooperates with the principal speaker. so that more members may serve in other clubs on the campus. FFA mem- An increasing number of FF.A mem- leadership roles. Seniors majoring in bers often become officers in these bers are planning professional careers agricultural education take the initiative clubs, because of their leadership ex- in agriculture. Graduation from high in preparing the program of work but perience. The Collegiate Chapter also school and college entrance are big steps each member is appointed to a com- cooperates with local chapters by as- in your life. During these periods, it mittee. The juniors plan, prepare, and sisting with regional and state fairs, is good to have a familiar and stabiliz- publish the Collegiate Reporter, an an- shows, and contests. In these activities, ing factor in life. Continued associa- nual of chapter activities. Delegates future advisors learn how to train FF.A tion with the FF.A can provide just this are selected to represent the Chapter in teams for such events. In addition. kind of influence. Don't overlook it ! !

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RODUCTS-FOAM PRODUCTS- INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS -METAL PRODUCTS-SHOE PRODUCTS-AVIATION PRODUCTS -AIRCRAFT. October-November. 1960 37 After seeing the new Sfate FFA Sweetheart—Lynn State FFA officers from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan Glisson, center—you don't wonder why Mississippi on tour during the Tri-State Leadership Training Con- has had two Miss Annericas. Marie Bacot, left, was ference held in Detroit, Michigan. Conference is con- first alternate, and Mary Lee Foster, right, second. ducted by the states' Railroad Presidents Committee. photo roundup

State President J. L. Aldridge presents Honorary State Farmer Degree to Dr. Dean Colvard, Mississippi State U. President and a former FFA member.

The Landis, North Carolina, Chapter has 10 American Farmers, all estab- Paul Gray, National FFA Executive Secretary, lished in farming. Front row, from left, Ray Ritchie, Bobby Shive, Henry greets Robert Vick, Alabama FFA vice presi- Sherrill, state FFA president who presided at banquet in their honor, dent, at Boy Scout Jamboree at Colorado and Ray Karriker. Back row, S. P. Teague, advisor and honorary American Springs. Bob is an Explorer and Eagle Scout.

Farmer, Bill Carrigan, Jim Corriher, Lee Goodnight, Joe Corriher, David He did a lot of work at the Jamboree in soil Edwards, and Wayne McLaughlin. Murray Corriher was not present. conservation and other merit badge activities.

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October-November. I960 39 Someday when you He Sells Grass can do chores by remote control in a rnilk tank

Grassland and dairy cows are helping Donald get established.

HOW MANY TIMES have you heard hogs, but the dairy cows were requiring the statement, "You have to be a more attention, so I sold the hogs. big operator to succeed at farming these "My dad had a heart attack a short

days?" time ago, so I took over his operation Donald Swope, 21 -year-old Harrison- on a partnership agreement. I had ville. Pennsylvania, FFA member, has bought the 143-acre farm only a few an operation that casts a long shadow months before this happened. My dad on such statements. He is doing it with asked me to take charge of his dairy

a good grassland program and dairy cows while he was disabled. I have full cows. Donald has bought a 14.^-acre use of the cows in return for supporting farm and rents an additional 180 acres the family and receive the good heifer nearby. At present, he is milking 26 calves born during the time the cows cows and has 20 replacements. Donald are in my possession. If any of my owns nine of the cows and five of the re- dad's cows are culled out, he gets replacements, plus a half interest in a ceipts and replaces them with better complete line of farm machinery. Av- producing animals. This help from my erage production of his herd is nearly dad has served two purposes. It en- 10,000 pounds of milk per year—pretty abled me to become established in farm- good for the mountainous area where ing without too much cash outlay at he lives. one time, and my father has some in- How did Donald get his start in come while he is disabled. farming? Let him tell the story. "The farm was a good buy. It cost

"My dad is a dairy farmer and I $10,000 and I make a payment on it your Butler guess I grew into the business. Even each year out of my profits. I didn't after joining the FFA, I wasn't sure have the money to pay for it, but the dairying was what I wanted to do. I bank loaned me the money. building will started my supervised farming with one "My dad's farm is near mine so sow. Then I started expanding my our partnership works out good. Two swine operation and also added broilers. months ago, my brother, who owned the farm next to still be there It didn't take long to see that my me, decided to sell and poultry operation wasn't profitable—so Dad bought it. Soon Dad and I plan Today, remote controls for radio to consolidate the three farms into I dropped it. My senior year in high one and TV sets are commonplace. all three school I bought a dairy cow and calf. and work under partnership. But operating tractors and doing doing this we can After graduation I used profits from my By get more use from all your chores by remote control swine operation to buy more dairy cat- expensive machinery and can buy our may be a long time coming. But farm supplies in larger quantity there- tle. All this time I was becoming more — when it does, your Butler build- and more aware that dairying was by lowering our production costs. ing will still be there with years my "Without a good grassland farming of low-cost service ahead. People first love. And too, it looked as if program in this area, I would be licked who take real pride in their dairying was the only enterprise that before I got started. I try to grow farms and build for the future offered me a steady market. Up to a good

. . . build with Butler. Today, few months ago, I kept raising a few (Continued on Page 55) these attractive metal buildings can provide firesafe, weather- Advisor J. M. Clark and Donald look over part of fhe high producing herd tight, rodent-proof grain storage lazing in the rest area. Donald is an American Farmer Degree candidate. at a low cost per bushel. Tomor- row, they can be adapted to many other farm uses. They can be finished in a variety of colors to blend with your farmstead. Be wise, build for the future. See your Butler Builder. Ask him about Butler financing, too. Or write direct for free literature.

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By Kelvin Wallace Coventry

Corn links fhe past to the present.

It saved the Pilgrims from starvation that first dreary winter at Plymouth.

out of the sea? His word was law! through icy water, buried in the dead of night so the In- WADING His decision would mean life or death carrying their children and dians wouldn't guess their weakness. colonists. household goods through the The savages became bolder and for the struggling the At last he went to a mound of earth crashing surf, the Pilgrims faced death bolder, creeping stealthily through an Indian treasure mound. His face and starvation on the bleak, wintry wintry woods to peer in through the — was as expressionless as a rock. He coast of Plymouth. w indow of the log building. They were brought forth the pale, conquered faces. opened the mound and They stood on a bare rock, but their amazed to see heavy baskets filled with small kernels stars. They had And why not? The savages had pre- eyes were fixed on the Indian Their of grain, yellow, red and black— come to tear a new nation from a wild, pared themselves for the winter. corn that was more precious than golden unchartered wilderness. Little did they lodges were hung with dried venison coins. Massasoit made his decision. know half their number would perish and fish, and stored with grain and dried It was .Squanto, the Indian farmer, in the attempt. berries. They faced no famine. who later that spring made friends with runners ran like red leaves They hLiilt a log fort at the foot of Indian the Pilgrims and taught them how to gar- howling gale to bring news the hill, staked otT plots for spring before a plant a corn crop. The corn was in a starving Pilgrims to their great dens, cut logs and stalked game of the planted in hills with three herring used interested the SLilking chief, Massasoit. Faces were painted fearless way that in each hill as fertilizer. were sharpened to a keen Indians. and war axes How did the Indians know when to But the Pilgrims were losing their bat- edge. They could wipe out these (Continued on Page 44) tle with starvation. They sat huddled strangers with one bold stroke. around their small fires. Their faces It v\as Massasoit who puzzled over were pinched and white, eyes deep- the question. Should they kill or make sunken. Those claimed by death were friends w ith these people who had come

The Indians — unofficially — were our

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of Chief Massasoit Is at Plymouth.

A reproduction of the first fort and meeting house at Plymouth. It was used for protection and church services. .-_L

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An original Pilgrim home, the Harlow SEE YOUR House, was built in 1677. Today it is a treasure house of lore. CHAPTER CATALOGUE Pilgrim ORDER FROM plant? "When the leaves of the oak a tower of strength to the Pilgrims dur- FUTURE FARMERS tree are the size of a mouse's ear" was ing their period of establishment. They their guidepost. Each year the "corn took our forefathers into the forests and SUPPLY SERVICE planting" is held in modern Plymouth showed them how V-shaped slashes cut to commemorate what corn and In- in maple trees would bring forth sap. Box 1180 dian friendliness did for the starving The watery substance was caught in Pilgrims. birch bark containers. Then hot stones

ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA Squanto liked to plant and harvest. were thrown in to make it boil. Can For occasional gifts of colored beads, you imagine what the first maple syrup Owned and operated by the a shirt, an old pair of shoes, and other tasted like with dirt and ashes going in Future Farmers of America trinkets, he showed how pumpkin seed along with the stones? The Pilgrims

could be planted in the same field as loved it. corn. Other crops grown were turnips, The Indian Quadequina, brother of parsnips, onions, beans, and squash. Massasoit, made quite a hit with the By the time the first crops were Pilgrim children when he presented planted on the craggy shores, half the them with a truly all-American dish Mayflower passengers had perished from deerskin bags filled with the fluffy white hunger or disease. Only five married novelty now known as popcorn. women had survived that first terrible Quadequina explained that a tiny winter. What would they do for food demon lived in each kernel of corn. while their first crops ripened? When he got hot. he thought, the The Indians taught them how to fish demon became angry and blew his top. for trout and salmon, and eels could After an anxious summer, the first be had by treading them out of the and most precious crops of Plymouth mud with bare feet—a ticklish business. were harvested. Each man helped his Strawberries were in abundance. An neighbor. The sound of the drum sum- early colonist wrote of them: "This moned them to the fields each morn-

berry is the wonder of all the fruits ing. Their blistered hands were con- growing naturally in these parts. It is quering famine for the first time in this of itself excellent. God could have New World. made, but God never did make, a better It is no wonder the thinned-out ranks berry." of the Pilgrims decided to spread a com- Delicacies. Kmest in flavor. Insured l>y lop <|u-ilily ingredients and exacting Wild grapes abounded. The Norse- mon feast in the golden autumn of 1621 methods of preparal ion. men with truth called the land Vine- —our first Thanksgiving. They had WE FINANCE YOU! land, and grapes and huckleberries, much to be thankful for. Hold your event,. I'ay us later. We give re- dried, served as raisins and currants. Possibly no group of Americans have sponsible groups 30 days from invoice date in which to make payment. One Pilgrim woman, homesick for been more underprivileged. But the Get-Acquainted Offer mince pie, made one with bear fat and miracle of their courage built homes, Wf ship only in 1- case quantities. However, sifted corn meal for the crust, filled made allies of the Indians, and made we will send you a $1 tin of each of 6 best selling candies upon receipt of check or money with chopped bear meat, and dried the earth supply them with food. They order for $5.50 to cover mailing costs. huckleberries. Her husband, loyal soul, laid the foundation for a stronghold of NORTH STAR said it was the best pie he ever ate. hope. Dept. 6-642. 251 E. 5th St.. St. Paul 1. Minn. Pilgrim women learned how to pre- Their vision is now reality. As

I enclose $5.50. Please send Get-Acquointed 1 1 William Bradford, head of Offer and Details. pare ""i-bimi," meaning sour berry. To- Governor day we know them as cranberries. They the Colony for 31 years, once predicted: Name . ^^^^ ". light Address grew wild in the bogs of Cape Cod and . . as one small candle may ^ City Slate were used for sauces, jellies, and jam. a thousand, so the light here kindled Organization^ Squanto, Hobomok, Samoset, and hath shone unto many, yea in some My Title ." Tisquantum, all friendly Indians, were sort to our whole Nation . .

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October-November. I960 45 ball. Then the ball is kicked to a teammate at 15 yards so timing and accuracy

can be studied. Only after this is mastered are the kickers allowed to boot for distance. Stand in an easy relaxed manner with the kicking leg slightly forward, perhaps three or four inches. Lean forward with both arms outstretched—palms turned HOW somewhat upward. If possible, the ball should be delivered to you slightly above your right knee.

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the knee is straightened with a quick When receiving the ball, lean By snap and the ankle is forcibly extended forward with arms outstretch- and locked. It is this final snap that ed, palms turned slightly up. Haymond Svhiiessler will give you extra distance. To make the ball spiral, you must meet the ball Take one short step with the with the outside of the instep on the right foot, a full step with belly of the ball. Most punts will fhe left, and then kick ball. bounce in the direction they are spin- GOOD PUNTER has got to ning, so allow for this when kicking for have good leg drive and coordi- the sidelines. A nation." says Lou Groza. "It Many times you will be forced to helps to have long legs, but most of all place your kick to the sidelines. To do

it takes proper technique. A lot of so. turn your body in the direction you little guys can kick the ball a mile be- wish the ball to go. Place the toe of cause they studied good form. Good your kicking foot on your second step form, like in golf, can make an excellent exactly in the direction of your target. kicker if he punter out of any ordinary You have only two seconds in which can learn the rhythm." to get the kick off. Keep this time ele- A good punter must kick the ball ment in mind even when you practice.

long, high and accurate. Before the Punters, like all ball players, some- ball is snapped, make sure you are re- times fall into a slump. If you do. Hk *^^i^^i laxed. If you feel too tense, shake your remember to do what the stars do: Go hands and open your mouth slightly. back to the fundamentals and review Many coaches will start their rookies every little movement until you have on learning techniques first without the found vour trouble. Meet the ball about knee high. Swing the kicking leg forward with knee slightly bent, toe extended and turned In to you.

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October-November, 1960 47 Since this was Don's senior year and his

last year to show animals in the junior Hition by \ II. C. Ray division, he had named his

steer, "Last Chance."

BEEN quite a few years since But, I'm getting ahead of stor\-. elected captain of the baseball by IT'S my team high school days, and a lot of the I'll tell you more about Don later, but his teammates. The rest of the year old bunch are gone. Some of us as I was saying, things don't change Danny was the most determined player stayed around, though. Danny Thoma- much. Tim is still mighty popular. you ever saw. And, even though he son uent away to school then came He's a good farmer and making their was unpopular with the rest of the back to farm in partnership with his old home place pay. 'With a fine little squad, Danny received the coaches Diid. Bob Tate also went to college wife and a new baby, and still taking and sports writers' Outstanding Player and is back managing the county co-op. care of Mother, Tim is well thought of Award.

Tim Harvey and I and a couple of in the community. Their competition was always pop- places ping in activities. They of others are farming our own Danny Thomason, I guess, is just the up our FFA now. It"s kind of funny how much, opposite. Danny never was liked very were both on the livestock judging team, yet how little, things ever really change. much. Being the only son of the and first one then the other would be Things, that is. like personalities, whom wealthiest rancher in the country hasn't high scoring man in a contest. Another like don't like, that sort of thing. place they was in the show you or made it any easier. But Danny always competed High school was six years ago. We're seemed to have just too much more, or ring with their beef animals at live- a little older, act more grown-up maybe, too much better than the other kids. stock shows. but some of our high school ways are For some, this might not have been I guess it was here that folks sort of still with us. such a problem, but Danny was always held it against Danny on account of For instance. Tim Harvey was one trying to get a little credit for what he his father. Don and Tim were having of the most popular fellows in school. was, not who he was. Seems as though a pretty rough time getting their farm- their small He and his older brother Don were he's still trying, and people still treat ing operation going, and lines both active in sports and other school him pretty much as they did back in beef herd didn't have the blood and church activities. Everyone liked high school. that Danny's herd could boast. They different breeds, too. them. Somehow they found time to Everyone, that is except Tim Harvey were raising things his father's help, everyone participate in even though they and me. People hereabouts think it's With or so took care of their widowed mother by strange too. They think Tim. more thought, Danny had a fine show string farming their home place. They lost than anyone else, should have little use every year. I guess he must have won their dad before entering high school. for Danny Thomason. more blue ribbons, and had more grand Sports and other things came second You see. Tim's brother Don Harvey champions than anyone before or since with Don and Tim. Their first love was and Danny Thomason were always run- in the whole state. farming, and they lived and breathed ning neck and neck in competition v\ith Don Harvey never quit trying though. vocational agriculture and the FFA. each other. Like the year Don was (Continued on Page 50)

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October-November, I960 49 (Fiction—Conliimed) it happened during our senior year. away. The state show was the week And every time they handed Danny a Don and Danny both had animals which after the county stock show, and the ribbon, the next one in line would be were developing champion qualities. Royal was the week following the state Don. His animals were always groomed Both boys were bringing their steers show. to perfection, and he showed them for along carefully. Mr. Cronin, our vo-ag The excitement and competition and all they were worth. But Danny was teacher, was encouraging both of them hopes were starting to build up in us also an expert showman, and Don was to aim for the American Royal at all. Especially for Don, the idea of never able to get his steers into that top Kansas City. With that in mind the having the Grand Champion at the state shows didn't seem too slot. Never, did I say? Tim Harvey county and American Royal was a long cherished important. dream. and I share a little secret about Don Then without warning, dream- and Danny and their competition in the Both animals were entered in our shattering tragedy struck the Harvey shou ring. county show which was only one month family again. A recurring pain in his leg put Don in the hospital. The diagnosis was bone cancer. The entire community was shocked and sympathetic. It makes you proud to be a part of a community that responds to a neighbor in need the way our community responded. I was also prouder than ever before to be a member of our local FFA chapter. The fellows called a special meeting and worked up a schedule for helping out at the Harvey place. We

fixed it so those of us who lived the closest could put in an hour or two over there every day after school. Then on the weekends, four or five of the fellows would show up to help Tim. It was a pretty tough time for Tim and his mother, too. Don was in the hospital for nearly a month before the Doctors decided to amputate his leg in an attempt to stop the spread of the cancer. Tim, his mother, or one of us fellows had brought Don an almost daily report on how his steer was doing. The day of the county stock show we didn't have the heart to tell him how his steer ranked. He was Reserve Grand Cham- pion. The Grand Champion? You

guessed it! Danny Thomason's steer took the top award. The rules at our state stock show- says the Grand Champion has to be sold

in the Junior Auction Sale which is held after the show. So Mr. Cronin visited Don in the hospital to find out what he wanted to do. (Continued on Page 52)

"When you're finished congiutulatinf; yourself over that championship egg. I}0\v about feeding the poor hen who did the work?"

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For many yeai's comjjetent internal and e.xternal — has become formula, a feed is only as good as MoorMan scientists have been an important part of dairy manage- the raw materials that go into it. building a backlog of research ment. It is the responsibility of the When the MoorMan Man stops knowledge. This experience has Veterinary Research Division. at your farm, he offers you the op- helped the Moorman Manufactur- 3—Field Research — Any new j)ortunity to make greater profits ing Company produce dairy feeds, by using feed concentrates that have develo)3ment in nutiition or man- calf feeds and fly sprays that help been fully researched, tested and agement must be carefully proved the dairyman obtain GOOD proven . . . products backed by 75 in the field under normal farm con- RESULTS. The research staff has years of experience. Listen to his ditions. This is where the Field Re- developed a four-step research pro- story. Let him figure your cost of search team takes over to make the gram that gives consistent results: l^roduction with Mintrates*. Then new development prove itself in make your choice. 1—Nutritional Research— In practical use. Tests are often con- the laboratory and on the 1,280 ducted on hundreds of customer acres on the three Research Farms, farms before important changes are nutritionists are working continu- made in formulations. JtoorJIaifs* ously testing a wide variety of feed 4—Quality Control — Only after Ttfi>: ingredients and additives. These fl^ extensive development and testing tests help develop feed formulas . yearly is a new or improved product offered that will produce milk at lower cost. Good Results Through Research and Service — for sale. It is then placed under 2 Veterinary Research— The constant Quality Control. For re- MOORMAN MFG. CO., QUINCY, ILL. control of insects and parasites gardless of the adequacy of the 'Ttcdemcfk Reg JS Pot, Off.

October-November. 1960 51 (Ficlion—Continued) this wonderful community stepped in O i1 t> o again. Mr. Jeffrey at the feed store. He told Don that Danny was skip- Mr. Adams, at the bank, and nearly ping the state show and entering his everybody, I guess, were in on the sur- steer in the American Royal. He and prise. Ten days after his leg was ampu- Don both knew that Don's steer would tated. Don's doctor agreed to let them have a mighty good chance of taking hire an ambulance and take Don to Grand Champion honors at the state Kansas City for the steer judging at the show with Danny's steer out of the American Royal. running. miles from Kansas City .Since this was Don's senior year, and Being 400 didn't keep rooting section from his last year to show animals in the Dons along. Seemed like half the junior division, he had named his steer. coming "Last Chance." town and county were up there in the stands. Tim and I were with Mr. Cronin when he asked Don what he wanted There was a lot of excitement down to do. in the barns, too. Mr. Cronin and Tim "What do you mean 'quarterback sneak'?

had been washing and "Last He's my brother . . . And he's not a Don thought for a long moment, brushing Chance" till he shined. Danny Thoma- sneak." then said, "Mr. Cronin, if Mom could son his steer in stall about three get along without Tim for a few days, had a alleys away, and once I caught him I sure would like for ole" Last Chance staring at Don's steer in a real to get his chance at the Royal. Tim funny did at the way. could show him like he members to find a veterinarian. We besides," he went on, The\' hud both been named champion county show, and left another member to watch Danny's like mine and Danny of their respective breeds in earlier "with two steers steer and we went back to the arena. Thomason's the chapter has twice the judging. It was time to lead them out The show superintendents said the chance of winning a Grand Champion for the judging of the Grand Champion. judging would have to go on and called ribbon at the American Royal." Don's stretcher had been placed next for the reserve breed champion to be assured Don that she to the arena, nearly everybody Mrs. Harvey and had judged in the place of Danny's steer. Mr. Cronin said wish could manage, and come by to say hello and him When Mr. Cronin told Tim he had bet- the members would con- luck. Mr. I some of FFA Cronin and had come on ter go get "Last Chance" Tim said, to over, so it was all de- were Don's tinue come up and squatting down by "Wait a minute." and went over to Don. cided. Don's steer would go to the stretcher to watch the judging. They They motioned Danny and Mr. Royal. had just called over the public address Cronin over and Don said, "Mr. Cronin, And what Don didn't know was that system for the exhibitors to bring out Tim and I both know Danny is the best he too was going to be there. You see. their steers for the Grand Championship showman in the chapter, and if he will, when one of our chapter members came I would like for him to show Last running up. Chance." "Mr. Cronin, Danny Thomason's Danny's eyes glistened. He didn't For Your Home steer is sick!" Mr. Cronin hurried over say anything. Just nodded his head or Chapter Room and told the show superintendent and yes. Tim, Danny, and I took off to we ran down in the barns. His steer get Last Chance. A binder to hold copies was sick all right, too sick to take into You've of your National Magazine. a show ring. Danny told Mr. Cronin probably guessed by now that that he had watered him about twenty Don Harvey saw his dream come true. minutes before, and he seemed okay Last Chance was the judges' choice, and then. I'll never forget the noise and cheers, a few tears too. Mr. Cronin, Tim, my- "I'm sorry, Danny," Mr. Cronin self, and Danny Thomason particularly, said. "We better go up to the arena and all seemed to have a speck of dust in see what the show superintendents are our eyes when Danny led Last Chance going to do." over to Don's stretcher, shook his hand, Mr. Cronin sent one of our chapter and handed him the halter and that purple banner. That was a real happy moment, and

Tm glad that I was there to see it. Be- cause, you see, Don's operation didn't help and he died two months later. • Dark blue with gold lettering Oh yes, that secret that Tim Harvey • Holds up to 18 issues and I share about Don and Danny and • issues easily Inserted and their show ring competition—also, it's removed individually. the reason we both think a whole lot of Danny Thomason: It was that day ONLY $3.00 each at the American Royal. With the photographers crowding around Don, Srnd tiaiiip and ad dross ivith check or money-order to the excitement and all. Tim and I saw Danny slip away and head for the barns to check on his steer. We followed and got there in time to hear the vet give hitiuc Fanner Danny a real lecture on putting castor oil in a steer's drinking water. Danny Box 29 with a sheepish grin. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA "Do you realize, young man. that you just listened did that last mile in four minutes flat?"

52 The National FUTURE FARMER You

Start Ahead with

Herefords

What is your goal? Show toppers? A winning club project? A hfe- NEW MEMBERS WELCOME time of success in the lieef business? Whatever your objective, you'll Any 4-H or FFA member between 10 find that with Herefords you start ahead. ond 21, who owns at feast one registered Hereford, is eligible for a The ruggedness, vigor and thrift that make Herefords the leader- junior membership in the American

in beef . . . also respond remarkably to the ship breed make them Hereford Association. Included are all careful handling and feeding that go into a show ring champion. the privileges of lifetime members

This is proved by their winnings in major shows, matching their (except voting), including recording ond transferring cattle at membership performance on the range ... in feedlots . . . and on the nation's rates. livestock markets.

A special advantage to young people is that more cattlemen raise FREE C ATTl EM AN Herefords and more of them irant to . . . so there is always a good ft. f9i supply of top calves and always a good market for white-faced cattle. "The Future Cattle- man" — an 80-page Too, Hereford breeders are well known for their eagerness to help handbook covering younger cattlemen get started. every phase of a

Make sure of your future in the beef business . . . Start Ahead beef proiect. Send with Herefords. name and address. m THE AMERICAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Dept. 2 • Hereford Drive • Kansas City 5, Mo.

More Calves . . . More Pounds . . . More Profits

October-November, 1960 53 Promote Your FFA Chapter

PUBLICITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES ARE THE MARK OF AN OUTSTANDING FFA CHAPTER. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE MANY AND VARIED. HOW DOES YOUR CHAPTER MEASIRE IP?

By John Farrar Director of Public Relations National Organization of Future Farmers of America HAVE YOU noticed that outstanding FFA chapters get more publicity and promote their chapter more than "just average" chapters? In most cases this publicity and promo- tion is part of their program of work carried on by a good public relations committee. You might ask what you as an individual Future Farmer get out of public relations activities. First, of course, you get recognition for vour individual accomplishments and your chapter achievements. Secondly, good public relations create community interest and support for your activities. This interest and support leads to more opportunities for you in supervised farming programs and leadership experiences. And finally, you The series of FFA paintings by famous artist Harold Anderson tell a are helping insure a continuing pro- story about vocational agriculture and the Future Farmers of America. gram of vocational agriculture and FFA for future "Future Farmers." looks for these long-lasting projects. dio or TV program and other activities, Let's take a trip to a strong FFA Some are made easy for you by the Na- and does a public relations job for a community. On the way to town, as we tional FFA Organization. whole year. drive past neat, prosperous looking as One of these is sending complimen- Even though designed a combina- farms, we see several signs on drive- public relations tary subscriptions for I he National FU- tion fund-raising and ways saying, "A Future Farmer Lives TURE FARMER Magazine to impor- activity, many chapters use it for pub- Here." At the edge of town there is tant people in the community. Many lic relations only. They found calendar roadside marker, "The Welcomes a FFA calendars chapters have found this is a good way sponsors would order more You To (name of town)." of keeping people informed and aware if they gave him the chapter commis- Pick up a local newspaper and you'll of the FFA. It's just like having a sion as a discount on the calendar probablv find an article about the FFA brand new FFA brochure to hand out prices. chapter or a chapter member. Per- every two months. Honorary chapter Get information and material on the haps there is a regular FFA column by members, other school teachers, and Official FFA. Calendar program and the the chapter reporter. Sometime during businessmen are included on the compli- use of complimentary magazine sub- the year the chapter will be on TV, and mentary lists. Sending the magazine to scriptions bv writing The National FU- more frequently heard over the radio local doctor and dentist offices, and bar- TURE FARMER, Box 29, Alexandria, if there arc local stations available to bershops is another way of keeping the Virginia. them. general public aware of the FFA. The If we hit town at the right time and The etTective public relations com- low subscription price is a small invest- catch their annual Parent and Son Ban- mittee always plans a big splash during ment by the chapter in goodwill that quet, we will see one of the community National FFA Week. There are any pays big dividends. highlights of the year. At other times, number of FFA Week projects for which members in FFA jackets put on school Another long-lasting public relations materials are provided by the FUTURE assembly and civic club programs. There project is the Oflncial FFA Calendar FARMERS SUPPLY SERVICE and are many other activities and projects program. The Official FFA Calendar your National Organization. Many that have public relations and publicity is now in its fourth year as a program chapters and state associations regu- value. operated by the Future Farmers of larly exchange ideas for FFA week ac-

As you look at this long list of ac- America. Since changing from com- tivities. Your public relations commit- complishments by a good public re- mercial calendar companies to a self- tee should always be alert for possible lations committee, you possibly think operated program, the Official FFA Cal- projects to promote the chapter during the chapter spends a lot of time on the endar has become even more effective this particular week. projects. But, look again. Most of the as a public relations and publicity tool The Ofiicial FFA Manual and the projects can be planned and carried out for the FFA. application form for a National FFA by committees or individual members. The FFA painting and the FFA pic- Foundation Chapter Award are good Also, many of the projects have a long- tures on the calendars serve as year- sources of other ideas for public rela- lasting effect. Once completed, the around reminders that there is an active tions activities. A "just average" FFA project lasts a long time before a repeat chapter of Future Farmers of America chapter needs a better public relations is necessary. in the community. This project takes program. An "outstanding" chapter al- The good public relations committee far less time than preparation for a ra- ready has one.

54 The National FUTURE FARMER He Sells Grass (Contiiuted from Puae 40) grasses by buying good seed and fertil- izing every four years with 500 pounds of 8-16-16 per acre. Lime is very important around here, so each year we check the whole farm to find out whether we need to apply more. All my pastures are seeded with birdsloot trefoil, bromcgrass, ladino sweet clover, and orchard grass. In addition, an alfalfa and bromegrass mixture is grown for silage.

"The rented 1 80 acres are used for grain production—corn and oats, prin- cipally, with some wheat and barley.

All the grain is fed the dairy herd. "Mr. J. M. Clark, my advisor, taught A pipeline runs from stocked farm pond to cows' rest area on hilltop. me the value of improved farming practices. My farm was contoured when I "As long as I manage my grasslands tention to each cow it saves a lot bought it and I am adding additional and diversion ditches on the hillsides. The and the cows the best I know how. it of labor. will profitable, I believe. The bulk "Artificial is 'must' with timber is being selectively cut so that a be breeding a I last year was one of It to good supply will still be there in future tank bought my Dad and me. gives us a chance years. best buys. At first, the initial cost pick our bulls. Only bulls from high-

I hov\ "I installed a waterline from the farm seemed too high. But figured producing cows are selected and this pond to the cows' rest area on top of the much greater return Grade A milk wa\ we raise the productiveness of the woLild bring, and then I couldn't afford herd. hill. The area is located between all to buy it. I thought it would pay "If there is major thing I learned the pastures, so it gives the cows a good not one place to come drink and rest after they for itself in five years, but now it looks from vo-ag class it was phut ahead.

it will take only three years. This is I try to do.'" have their fill of grass. This gives the like what pastures a rest period and saves a "I use the parlor milking system. It And that is what it takes to be a lot of forage that otherwise would be is better than the stanchion system. 1 successful farmer, whether he has a big trampled. believe, because you can give more at- or little operation. PETERS POWER *\.. stops man-eating tigers!"

.Sa\'s James S. Crane, Big Game Hunting Service, Palo Alto, Calif.

"rn L he man-eating Royal Bengal tiger of Central India is among the harde.st to bring down.

"Unless your aim is extremely accurate. he"ll disap- pear into the high yellow grasses. That's why a care- lully placed first shot must do the job. And tor my money, the bullet for the job is Peters Inner-Belted'.

Your dealer has a large variety of Peters "High Velocity" big game cartridges in various bullet types and calibers. "Inner-Belted " or protected. point expanding bullets penetrate deep with positive expansion and minimum disintegration. And exclusive "Rustless"' priming gives you split-second ignition.

"High in a treetop machan niy Punier: oepend a lot on hard-hitting Peters 'High Velocity' big gan-.e car- I tridges for their trophies." PETERS packs the power! Follow the lead of this famous hunter and specify Peters ammunition. No matter what you hunt, Peters PETERS CARTRIDGE DIVISION, BRIDGEPORT 2, CONN. "High Velocity" always delivers smashtng power. "Inner-Belled," "RusMess" and 'Hieh Velocity" afe Irademaths of Pelers Cailndee Division. Remmglon Arms Company. Inc.

October-November, 1960 55 — ——

be available, take several layers of a clean cloth and apply. This cloth should be heat treated if at all possible.

Iron it, heat it in an oven, expose it to direct rays of sun or, preferably, boil

and then dry it.

When bleeding is severe, the object is to first stop the bleeding. Most external bleeding can be controlled by applying pressure directly over the wound. A clean cloth, part of clothing or even a bare hand can be used when nothing

else is available. But again, a sterile

dressing is highly desirable. If blood comes through the dressing, put another on top of the first and keep adding layers as needed. Bandage these dress- around the f^rm ings firmly in place. For especially quick action, you sometimes can use your finger or heel Knowing what to do in an of your hand to press the supplying blood vessel against the bone under- emergency may save a life neath. This causes bleeding to dimi- nish while you are putting the pressure By Jane Foreman bandage in place. There are only two Inii'ricnn Red Cross points on each side of the body where this is of actual use. (See drawings). UNFORTUNATELY accidents soda or milk of magnesia is added. Use of a tourniquet in case of hemor- involve occur on the farm. In many Exceptions to this general rule rhage from an arm or leg is rarely cases lives could be saved by a poisoning with strong acids such as car- justified. The decision to apply a tourni- knowledge of first aid. Here are some bolic acid or alkalis such as kerosene quet often is a decision to risk a limb tips to help you in an emergency. or lye. In these cases, the idea is to to save the person's life. causing vomiting. For First, every farm and preferably dilute without Preventing or caring for shock is every farm building should have a first- acids, give a glass of water followed by important in many cases. The proced- or soda. aid kit. Be sure the kit is large enough milk of magnesia baking For ure for both is the same. Keep the and arranged so desired items can be alkalis, after the glass of water adminis- patient lying down, with head and juice in water. found quickly. Materials should be ter vinegar or lemon chest elevated if either is injured. Put packed so unused portions do not be- In both these cases, follow with milk, a blanket under the victim but do not oil, egg whites to protect the come dirty in handling. olive or cover him with it. The objective is lining. It takes a minimum ten-hour course digestive tract to prevent large loss of body heat, not tech- to explain all the basic first-aid Wounds to raise the body's temperature. If the niques. But a few general rules can victim is conscious, give him plain be given regarding the more common Wounds are probably the most com- warm water, but do not give stimulants. mon emergency. The general rules farm injuries. Fractures In case of serious injury, you should are: control bleeding, prevent contami- know how to give urgently necessary nation, and provide protection. If pos- Indications of a fracture are swelling, tenderness to deformity first aid. Have the victim lie down, sible, wash hands thoroughly with soap the touch, or check for injuries, plan what to do, and and water before care. Next to specific pain when moved. The essentials in first aid for fractures then do it. Other general tips are: ex- advice from a physician, the best care amine the patient all over; don't take for wounds in which bleeding is not are to keep the broken ends from moving. first for shock. for granted the first injury you found severe is to cleanse the injury with plain Give aid In a compound fracture where there is a is the only one. Give aid to minor as soap and cooled boiled water or clean well as major injuries. Do not give running tap water. Then apply a sterile wound, apply a sterile dressing to con- fluids to an unconscious person in an dressing. Should a sterile dressing not troll bleeding. An ice bag will help attempt to arouse him. Instead, loosen reduce pain and swelling. Prevent movement in fracture cases. clothing about the neck, turn the vic- r legs and place Splints are usually applied to arm and tim on his side, flex the Contents of 16-unit First Aid and legs but even placement upon a pU- a pillow under the head so any secre- Kit tions can drain the corner of the mouth. low is helpful. Splints can be impro- 1" Adhesive Compress Obviously, breath stoppage, poison- 2 units— vised from a number of items—anything 2" I unit— Bandage Compress ing, and severe bleeding require instant that will hold the injured part and near- 1 unit—.S" Bandage C.ompress action. by joints in place. 1 unit 1" Bandage Compress The April-May issue of The National The immobilization and ice pack 1 unit i" X 3" I'lain Gauze I'ads gives instructions treatment is also helpful in sprains. FUTURE FARMER 1 unit (Jauze Roller Bandage respiration. Often you won't know definitely about on artificial 1 unit—Burn Ointment a fracture until after rays. 2 units Plain .Absorbent Gauze X Poisoning — 1/2" Sq. Yd. While keeping all these techniques in Basic first aid for poisoning victims 2 units—Plain Absorbent Gauze in mind case of an emergency, always 24" 72" the definition of First is: dilute the poison as fast as possible. X remember Aid: Triangular Then, except as advised, induce vom- 3 units— Bandages "the immediate and temporary care I unit Tourniquet, Seissors, iting. Large amounts of fluid not only — given the victim of an accident of sud- Tweezers dilute but also encourage vomiting, es- den illness until the services of a physi- obtained." pecially if a substance such as baking cian can be The National FUTUIUE 56 FARMER The cars are safer... the roads are safer.

the rest is up to youl

Every time you drive, you are in the quarterback spot . . . completely responsible for every play. Your parents and the parents of your passengers rely on you to do a safe, mature job of driving, as do the authorities who issued your license. But there's a safe-driving "team" that gives you plenty of up-front blocking help. Automotive designers build new safety into each year's models with features that combine comfort with better control. Traffic experts continually strive for new safety patterns. And highwa.y engineers remodel old roads or replace them with modern highways to make it easier to drive safely. Yes, you have plenty of help, but only you can call the signals that make it work. Simply practice

maturity, caution, alertness . . . and give the other fellow the breaks you'd like to get. Once you've established a dependable driving reputation in this way, you'll be surprised at how often Dad will be happy to part with those car keys!

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A car is a big responsibility ... so handle with care! PfTlVJ'Fr'P AT lV^OTOT?'*^ CHEVROLET. PONTIAC. OI.DSMOBILE .BUICK. CADILLAC ALL WITH BODY BY FISHEl^ \jrXji\Il/rVr\l-< IVl W ± WJAO

October-November, 1960 57 trol of livestock. It was written by two FREE FACTS on outstanding authorities in the field to REGISTERED GUERNSEYS enable livestock owners to know what their legal rights and responsibilities are. Best Choice for When you know the law, you are less Highest Net Income likely to run afoul of it. This book can Get all the facts and you'll discover

why . . . adaptable, easy-tohandle, effi- save you a great deal of embarrassment cient Registered Guernseys are the key to highest net dairy profits. and unnecessary expense by giving you that knowledge. It rTHE AP^ERICAN GUERNSEY CATTLE CLUB "~ won't make you a 628 M.-iin Street, N. Peterborough. H. I lawyer—but it may save you several Send FREE information how . . on to . I trips to one. I n Start a Guernsey herd and where to buy I (breeding stock, p Add profits producing La" for the Veterinarian and Live- Here are some of the questions it and selling nationally-advertised Golden I answers: you legally a neigh- Guernsey Milk. I stock Owner (The Interstate Printers Can help Inc.. Illinois; bor treat his animals? Can a veterinar- Name I and Publishers, Danville. I price $6.00)—This book brings together ian do major surgery on an animal of . Address . in ready reference form the laws that yours without your consent? If you apply to the care, management and con- agree, by telephone, to buy an animal, can the seller hold you to your agreement? Small Engines Service Manual (Tech- nical Publications, Inc., Kansas City 5. Missouri; price $4.75) — How many small engines are on your farm? Prob- ably several—and some need overhaul- ing. With the help of this manual you can do much of the repair work yourself. Over 20 different brand name motors are described in detail. Addi- tional features of the manual include sections on carburetors and ignition systems. If you need parts for an engine, this book also tells you where dealers are located. One motor repair job alone will pay for this book. LEARNING TO PLOW Inn C. Reeves

"You must learn to plow," said a ftu-iner to his son,

"Noi\' try a row to see how it is done.

"To make it straight, see if you can plow "Across the field to that old cow." The father returned in an hour or so Model shown: Bonneville TR7IA And found a very crooked row. The hoy said, "Dad, I tried to do "The plowing just as yon told me to. "I know the furrow goes in ami out. Thnfiy! kept moving "But that old cow about." For v/eek-end fun and a thousand work-day chores.

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58 The National FUTURE FARMER JL he necessary encouragement tt) help Fu- riculture. ture Farmers go onward to agricultural col- Working with the State Supervisor of leges is pro\ided with this schohirship. Agricultural l^ducation in each of the ele\en As man\ as 394 Union Pacific scholar- western states scr\ ed b\ Union Pacific, ships are a\ailable — two in each of the 197 worth\ candidates are selected. counties serxed by Union Pacific Railroad If )ou know a worthx \oungster, get in — each year. touch with the high school teacher of \'oca- Since this helpful scholarship award was tional Agriculture or the Count\ Fxtension Agent, for information on qualif\ing. established b\ Union Pacific Railroad in 1921, over 8,000 have been granted. The When you ship or tra\ el remember Union far-reaching influence of the work of these Pacific, the Railroad that cares about the fu- students and graduates is helping to improx e ture 01 the Future Farmers of America.

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October-November, 1960 —

M0SSBER6 bring

^Bfi^^^ home the SHOTGUNS

195K 12 gauge 3-5hot repeater

Here's why:

Righf pattern — instantly, with Mossberg's Duiiib animals? That may he so, Iml some own factory-installed C-Leci-Choke. horses make more moiiev than their rider.

On target better and THING is agreed by every- veered to the left to a stop, completing faster — because of ONE correct balance— and one watching westerns on tele- in one take a perfect shot that would vision safety is at your right and movie screens later thrill watchers. thumb. No hand shifting, there's a fine job being done by the Few who watch such a deceptively no fumbling. horses. simple scene realize what is behind it. These four-footed actors don't get Years of patient, daily drilling, with the credit. Yet without them there equal parts kindness and determination, Comfortable shooting — wouldn't be any westerns, and they have made it possible for script writers cushion rubber recoil often lift a story from downright bad to write horses in for "acting" parts pads and barrel vents. to mediocre or from mediocre to good. with no doubt that they can do it. Few movie or TV horses become fa- Trigger, Champion, Flicka, Fury, Sure operation — mous, although many thousands are Tonto, Tornado, and the others get bags Mossbergs are factory used for entertainment purposes. The of fan mail and yearly send out tens guaranteed. Yet less most renowned of all is probably Trig- of thousands of hoofgraphs and photos. than 1 in 1,000 ger, who climbed up the trail to fame On tour. Trigger, traveling in an air- comes back for repair. with his master, cowboy Roy Rogers. conditioned trailer, gets as much or 195K(12ga.) $43.95 Of the Palomino he bought on the in- more gaping attention than his rider, 190K(16ga.) $42.95 stalment plan as a beginning young Roy Rogers. 185K(20ga.) $39.95 player. Rogers has said: "Trigger's the What happens when a horse in a smartest horse I've ever seen. He re- film takes a bad fall or appears to be 183K*(410 ga.) $37.95 sponds like a trained acrobat, and mistreated'? "It only looks that way," *No recoil pod. No borrel venfs. sometimes I think he even knows v\hen says Llo\d Feather, one of five men Ask your dealer for I'm talking about him." comprising the Western District of the Mossberg's K Model Making appearances only on rare American Humane Association. shotguns. They help occasions now. Trigger had 101 differ- Feather's only interest in a produc- you bag your limit. ent tricks on cue. Much of this know- tion is the welfare of the horses, and FREE: how has been passed on to Trigger, he'll be on hand from start to finish For Mossberg's new fully Jr., now in the limelight, and an almost when an outdoor drama using them illustrated catalog, tear oflF exact chip off the old block in looks comes up. the bottom of this ad, write and smartness. "I never have any trouble with movie your name, street address and town in the margin, Gene Autry's famous Champion has folks," he says. "Most violations come

and mail to . . . even had his own tele-series. "Adven- from unfamiliarity with horses. Hardly

tures any is willful intentional. O.F.MOSSBERG& SONS, INC. of Champion." A typical scene or They 4310 ST JOHN STREET required Champ to race toward the realize a horse has a heart, that it can NEW HAVEN 5, CONNECTICUT camera at full speed. Without rehearsal get tired and winded and feel pain. he was led up the canyon a short dis- They treat horses with understanding." tance, then his trainer, behind the cam- AHA permission must be given if era, gave a short whistle. a horse is to jump off a cliff in a film. Head lifted photogenically. Cham- .Special horses like to do this, so per- pion gave an answering whinny and mission is usually granted with Lloyd came down the canyon with mane fly- or one of the others on hand to make ing. As he neared the cameras, the sure all goes well with the horse. trainer waved his arms and the horse "Water jumps, once a bugaboo, are

60 The National FUTURE FARMER W^m

Trigger demonstrates one of his 101 tricks. seems Interested In what He \\ lu'llier you plan to start a pure- the book Roy Rogers holds has to say. lirc'd flock, grade flock, or to improve the rjualilv of vour existing flock, it will benefit you to investi-

'jalr the . . The Lone Ranger thunders through on reason whv .

his white horse, Silver. He Is great Progressive Sheepmen another of the screens "horse greats." Are Choosing HAMPSHIRES Horses and actors are ready for an- /? e in vile you: other scene for the popular "Wagon Train." Here, horses play a big role. • to use the film "Sheep Shape"

• to use our proiluclion testing plan. seldom used now but are permitted on lots is to "unshine" horses so that the For information urite: occasion. Falls are allowed, but no arc lights won't reflect from their sleek The American Hampshire Sheep Assn. tripping devices. A horse has to be bodies back into the camera lens. This STU.->.RT, trained to fall on command," says polishing-down is done with a mixture lO^ A Feather. of shoe-polish, soot, and alcohol made 'There's a horse for every script by the gallon in the special effects de- need. Some are trained to stand still partment. with action roaring around them; others Six horses who would rear at the to rear and buck on signal. Some are sound of gunfire were ordered for one used for glamour; a sway-backed vet- western. Came the duel and five horses eran can be counted on for laughs. reared dramatically, v\hile the sixth Some get closeups. others get shot promptly lay down. Investigation re- r walking away from the camera. There vealed a "falling" horse, taught to fall says: are racers, trotters, pacers, riding and at the sound of guns, had gotten in the t^\^h^y Mac Wire driving horses, wagon-pullers and In- scene by mistake. Learn to buy farm fence with dian ponies; but whatever the type, di- Horses are money. Palo, a fine care ... as a long-term invest- rectors don't mind working with them. Palomino used in man\' films, is \alued ment rather than a neces- "Horses are the best actors," says at $15,000; the purebred Arabian sary expense. Learn about Vlichael Curtiz, who has directed the horses rented for "The Big Fisherman" Mid-States . . . the Farm Fence biggest human stars in the business. are valued at $25,000 each, while that gives years of extra serv- "They're got horse sense!" $100,000 was the price once offered ice at no extra cost. Investigate A familiar shot such as one showing Roy Rogers by a wealthy Texan for Mid-States Steel Posts. Barbed a surrey pulled by a horse may require Trigger. (No sale.) Wire and other farm prod- two for the part. If the horse is called Horses earning their oats go through ucts, too. on to plunge when frightened by gun- a lot. Take the 16 used for a musical. fire the driving horse might bolt, so a They had 16 personal makeup men and rearing horse, trained to act frightened personal makeup boxes with their for the camera, may be sLibstituted. names printed on them, containing His price is higher than a mere surrey- powder, rouge, brush, comb, paint and puller's, while a "name" horse may powderpulT. The nags were dusted command a higher figure than many with talcum, their nostrils and ears humans rate. took for this emblem; were rouged, their tails braided, pink quality Makeup men work on horses, too. satin bows tied on, and pink ostrich mark of top For a film made in Arizona, it was plumes set between their ears. found all local horses had butch hair- What the horses thought of all this cuts—done to prevent manes from would have been interesting, since onl\ catching on thorny underbrush and three of them were ladies. The others cactus. Since the action of the story might have preferred a gallop through was 1879, "hair-pieces" had to be a hail of bullets; but like the troupers made for the horses used on location. & they are. they stood still for the whole MID-STATES STEEL WIRE COMPANY Horses have been painted for parts silly business. CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA and one man's job on the Hollywood JACKSONV ILLE, FLORIDA

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Tips For Your Travels

By Sylvia E. Clark

AS A FUTURE FARMER, you under 18, you must be accompanied by have many chances to do some someone at least 18. traveling. Some trips may be to places Seeing Sights near your home and others hundreds the or even thousands—of miles away. If you wish to see the city alone or Planning ahead can make your trip with a group, write the Chamber of IRRIGATE EFFICIENTLY much more enjoyable, whether you Commerce in the city you wish to visit. amJ CONSERVE WATER travel alone or in groups. First, get a They will send you literature describing map and plot your route both to and the tourist attractions of the area. Then Growth-stunting dry spots and from your destination. Time may limit when you get to the city you will know half-watered areas are ehminatcd your seeing all the attractions along where to go. when you irrigate with Buckner your route, but by planning you can you are in a large city, Sprinklers. Three washers at both When remem- top and bottom of Buckner's GDG have time for a few sightseeing trips. ber not everyone is honest. So don't Bearing* insure positive selfstart- If you are traveling by train or bus set your bags down in a public place ing ot eaeh sprinkler and steady and have a several hour layover in a and go off" and leave them. Beware of even-speed rotation for the best large city, you can make good use of the "salesman" who stops you on the effective coverage pattern and pene- the free time by getting acquainted with street to offer you a "big value" for tration you can buy. Don't be the city. Traveler's Aid. with offices in virtually nothing just walk off and "sold" on imitations. Buy genuine — all large railroad and bus terminals, can leave the "salesman" standing there. Buckner Sprinklers from your local direct you to such places as museums, group can charter a bus for a day's agricultural sprinkler dealer. A acquariums, or planetariums. Or you trip out to some worthwhile attraction

Pal.Pcnii. can take a sightseeing tour around the found in tourist folders—a national city by bus. park, a mine, or an experimental farm. If you travel by car, you can spend A charter bus. when all the seats arc the nights in YMCAs located in all filled, costs only half the price of indi- large cities. Maybe an extra day could vidual fares. Besides, it's a lot more

MTG. CO., INC. be allotted and then you would partici- fun. P. O. Box 232, Fresno 8, Coltfomto pate in some of the "Y's" activities. The driver will make stops at good Many offer picnics, field trips, co-ed spots for picture taking and will explain IN YOUR SPARE TIME PROFIT dances and other activities. the points of interest. Information FIX SMALL GASOLINE ENGINES Make your reservation by mail for about charter buses can be obtained Outhoofd •Form Equipment •Pump* Choin Sow kW^ a room at the '"Y" a week or more be- from the interstate bus company in your MAKE EXTRA MONEY- or repoir fore you arrive. Also, sign up for the part of the country. your Engines and SAVE lllusrtoled, eosy-to- undefslond, Home Study (oufie FREE infor activity in which you wish to partici- To charter a bus, you will have to mol.on Wnle TO0«i pate. The fee for a room in the "Y" is organize the group, collect the money, LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE it bus depot at least Suite lO-S. 472 Market St.. Newarl( 5. N.J. nominal—only $3.00 for a room or and send to the $2.00 for a dormitory bed. Cost of an several davs in advance to hold the bus

activity is usually 25 cents per day in and driver for a certain day. addition to such expenses as car fare, Planning ahead will make your travels FUND RAISING food, rental on equipment and admit- more fun-filled and educational—so tance to bath houses, skating rinks, and start planning now for your next trip. the like. One precaution: if you are

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64 The National FUTURE FARMER FFA Mt0^k (/ oAKfRS BY GOLD FUND Songsters (\ R^'^^'^J zL'SlL" Every jj FFA Chopter con hove a big liy Joe Avee treasury, simply by to king odvonloge of refreshment sales opportunities. County Fairs, Farm Soles, Auctions, MUSICAL PROGRAM designed School and Church events ore oil big opportunities. A to earn money for the Gordo, Ala- chapter provided the turn- bama, FFA Popcorn — ing point in the career ambitions of two < profit on a Johnny Durin, left, and Jerry House dim« iole Future Farmers. All because of a sing- Mochinei $199 with disc jockey Tommy Clark. ond $263 ing appearance on the program, Jerry chat House, former Gordo FFA president, and his buddy, Johnny Durin, are now girls almost mobbed Jerry and Johnny well on their way to fame and fortune. in their frenzy to get an autograph. An appearance on the program was This led to the recording of "My not their idea. G. T. Balch, chapter Everything" and ""Sylvia." A week after advisor, had to do some prodding be- the record was released, it was a top fore they would consent. Jerry and hit in the South. Now the singers Johnny had been playing the guitar and have signed a contract with a recording singing a lot, but never before so large company to record a song every three

Sno-Kones ond 1 have organized in an audience. months. Fan clubs Cotlon Candy The FFA program, with the two 18- Birmingham. Tuscaloosa and Pickens olso show 8c pro6t per year-olds playing and singing popular County. dime sale. ballads, was a big success. Before the All this fame has changed Jerry and night was over, the teen-age girls were Johnny's future plans. They are now Buy with no money down. Pay out of profits as you operote. Write today for swaying and swooning over the singers enrolled at the University of Alabama, free 1 20-page catalog, free book on soft and fresh method of singing. so they can be near broadcasting and how to run refreshment stonds, and Sam House, the local rural mail- TV stations. details on these machines, ^^^^^^ ^\1 carrier, was present. He felt the singers The FFA members sum up their Division had stardom ahead of them. House got success this way: ""We've been farm Sthool SuppW them a guest spot on a TV station in bovs all our lives. If it had not been OWo Birmingham. Here the results were for the FFA no one would have ever Ci«.inno« I. E.TWraM- even more overwhelmimj. Teen-ace heard of us." 3,5

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October-November, 1960 65 CHEVIOTS Thrifty, hanly, easy lambing, excellent producers. Cheviot rams sire superior market \our Chapter Chaplain lambs. Literature, list of breeders free. AMERICAN CHEVIOT SHEEP SOCIETY Lafayette Hill IS, Pa. By Dan E. Koble

ANY FFA CHAPTERS have a ing without this written aid. The chap- as a member of their lain should remember M chaplain that prayer is regular slate of officers. Our experi- talking with God. He should speak ences may offer your chapter some confidently, yet reverently. He should EASY TO ASSEMBLE practical suggestions on how to get the speak as to a friend, yet loud enough NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED most benefit from your chaphiin if you that all present can join their hearts as The only saddle in the have one. he leads them in prayer. world that anyone can complete, fits electing the right indi- If the your horse and you tool SAVE BIG Selecting and chaplain needs help, he should

MONEY! Double rigged, 15" seal, all vidual for this office is important. We not hesitate to go to his minister. This parts pre-cut, including stirrups. Chey- feel the major qualifications for chap- spiritual leader will be more than glad

I enne roll, full size fenders, easy instructions. to J lain should be regular church attend- help him. The minister can recom- Write today! Also— 100 PAGE CATALOG. ance and a strong religious background. mend appropriate general themes and TANDY LEATHER CO. (Since 1919) A member who has a complacent re- prayer suggestions. p. O. Box 791-EB Fort Worth, Te«dS gard for the religious way of life can- Brief prayers usually take this form: not be expected to inspire his school An address: basis of our petitions: pe-

chums. titions: and closing. Listed below is a BULL WHIPS The duties and responsibilities of our prayer which has a dash between each Hand Made By chaplain are: of the four parts mentioned above. Our

I chaplain uses ICHEROKEE ( ) Presentation of a short devo- this as a guide for pre- tional period at regular meetings. paring his prayers. INDIANS (2) Delivery of the invocation at Almighty Creator — To whom be- Accurate, beautifully balanced whip-CRACKS LIKE A RIFLE! special meetings and banquets. longs the earth and all that dwells Genuine cowhide, hand- braided and tapered. Heavy ( 3 ) Special "Rural Life Sunday" pro- therein—Help us to be good tillers of hardwood handle. grams in local churches. the soil and good husbandmen of all 8Vj ft. "Muleskinner" 2.50

7 ft. "Cattleman" 2.00 (4) Christmas and Easter programs Thy creatures on our farms that we 5 ft. "Cub" 1.50 at regular chapter meetings. may be truly blessed in our labor—for free Cafalog. Orders Poilpaid. No C.O.D-'s- CHIEF DROWNING BEAR (5) Guidance in all spiritual mat- we ask it in the name of our Lord, INDIAN TRADING POST ters of an individual or chapter nature. Amen. Box F-516, Cherokee, North Carolina Most new chaplains need help in the We suggest the chaplain have the de- first duty. Our chaplain enlists the aid votional program prior to the regular of local rural ministers in planning his opening ceremony. He should have services. his scripture page open and stand be- In preparing his program, the chap- fore the group when the time comes to Clorital lain reads the scripture text he is going lead. to use two or three time aloud before- Our program has been enriched and hand to learn how to pronounce all the strengthened through the regular use of . . makes pipeline words correctly and, more important, the chaplain. It must be noted that the cleaning easy to get the thought clearly in mind. material presented here is only a sug- Some chaplains may find it neces- gestion. Your originality can come

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is each (ajauy Here i pack seiis fob t \x TOUB COSr PEB PACK J J5 The Hampshire - Your rOUB PBOFII PEB PACK J ^i ... 1 fOUl PBOfrT PEB CASE J 11.70 til ' Profi rOUBPBOni PEB 100 CASES SI. 170 W HAMPSHIRE muy well be one was to keep pure in blood this distinc- THE SOIAR ELECTRIC CORP., Warren, Penna. of the oldest original early Ameri- tive and superior producing black hog can breeds of hogs existing today. Al- with the white belt. SOLAR ELECTRIC CORPORATION DEPT. FF 1 though there is some doubt as to the They decided on the name. The WARREN, j PENNA.

exact origin of the breed, historical rec- American Thin Rind Record Associa- 1 Genliemen ords indicate that the Hampshire prob- tion. The name was adopted because ' Please send ui ful detail regarding the So or Fund Raising Program. ably originated" from the "Old English these hogs did not have the tough skin ' Orqanlzotion Breed." common to other hogs, and because of 1 Nnme ! This black hog with the white belt the closeness of lean meat to the skin.

j Addreis was quite numerous in Scotland and in The name was changed to Hampshire ! City Stole. Northumberland and other counties and the record to The American Hamp- 1 bordering Scotland. They were noted, shire Record Association in 1904. The and by some criticized, for their large name Hampshire was derived from the In Chicago size. county in But they were well-liked for their England from which the Til. reproductiveness, hardy vigor, foraging belted hogs were first imported. A\orrtdOH Hotel ability, and outstanding dressing quali- In 1907 the organization in Kentucky ties. was discontinued and an organization 1867 Kodti Two breeds of hogs in parts of Eng- incorporated under Illinois laws. At With Bath land today carry the same color pat- this time, the name American Hamp- E.xre/lent Fiwil shire terns as the Hampshire. Thev are the Swine Record Association was Reasonable Essex adopted and the Wessex -Saddleback. and in 1939, changed to Hamp- Prir, V These belted hogs were carried into the shire Swine Registry. southern district of England, becoming The Hampshire has continually quite numerous in the County of Hamp- gained favor. Today they are found shire. There they were crossed with generally throughout the United States other breeds to take advantage of their and rank second in numbers recorded. outstanding characteristics. Additional thousands are not recorded, It was from Hampshire County. Eng- being used by commercial growers as land, that importations were first made straight breds and in cross breeding to America between 1825 and 1835. programs. .Some of these early imports were Madi-on at (. laik known as the hog, McKay because a Home oj the U orld-Famous man by that name was supposed to BOSTON OYSTER HOUSE have brought them from England to The Ultimate in Fine Foods America as early as 1825. Descendants of these early arrivals moved to Kentucky. Here the breed on the 44th floor ^ had most of its early development. Luncheon — Dinner — Supper Major Joel Garnett brought the first belted hogs to Boone County, Kentucky, $6.50 per day & up and thus formed the nucleus around c:hildren under 12 no charge which the breed was developed in its Make Your Reservation Now pure stage. After more than 50 years of develop- for CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL ment, a small group of Kentuckv farm- LIVESTOCK SHOW ers met in 1893 in Boone County to "/;'v (( do-il-yoiirself aUii;ator hag Nov. 25Dec. 2. 1960 form a record association. The purpose Henry's hroiher seiu liim from Florida.'" October-November, 1960 67 !

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68 The National FUTURE FARMER '56 back in to have one of his best Boys . . . use the trap that won a years. He won 19 games against 10 losses and his 2.71 earned run average Certificate of fflerit led the league as did his six shutouts. from The He started off the '57 season with 1-0 a American Humane shutout of the Chicago Cubs on April Association 18 for his only shutout of the season By Stan Allen imtil he caught the Yankees in the World Series. He made the Yankees regret trading him, shutting them out ""pHE date—October 10, 1957. the for 24 consecutive innings. - place—Yankee Stadium in New Burdette won 20 games, losing only York City. Lou Burdette, ace right- 10, and helped the Braves win another use the Victor Conibear Here's Ihu Ir.ip tha hander for the Milwaukee Braves, re- National League pennant in '58. His chtfl arnj„.., kiii^ fur , ^ animals quickly, with no suffering and no wring-ofl. wrote baseball's World Series record .667 winning percentage tied teammate Just read thi.s; "7'/ie American Humane Atinortalion the York Warren Spahn for the league's best hereby book. He shut out New rites the Animal Trap Company of America far tinnored recognition Yankees 5-0 for the second time in three mark. Facing the Yankees again in the in advancing the principles of humanitarianism hy producing and marketing davs to give the Braves a champion- '58 World Series, Lou started three the Conihear Trap which alleciates cruelly and suffering in the trapping but with of muskrats." ship. His two shutouts were the first games the Yankees caught up The #110 Victor Conibear. originally designed for mu.skrat, work.s equally well since 1907. Adding his win in the him and he lost two. He finished the for mink, opossum, skunk. wea.sel, squirrel, civet cat. barn and wharf second game, he became the first pitcher regular season with a fine 2.91 ERA rats and .similar size animals. It grips the animal's body and won't damage its valuable pelt. You can to win three Series games in one Series and posted 113 strikeouts. He was in .'iet the Victor Conibear almost anywhere— in holes. runways, cubbies, on rafters and poles on the in 40 years. top form again last year with 21 wins — ground, suspended, under water, ice or snow. Lou Burdette hails from Nitro, West against 15 losses to tie with Spahn for Elquip your trap lines with the trap the "pros" use — Victor Conibear. Ask your dealer to show it to Virginia, where he played his first base- team honors. His control was sharp as you; also the new #.3.30 for beaver and otter. ANIMAL TRAP ball on the sandlots. It was not until he walked only 38 batters in 290 in- COMPANY OF AMERICA • LITITZ, PA. Lou was attending the University of nings, pitched just 1.18 per nine inning This year for Christmas . game. His four shutouts tied with six Richmond, after a hitch in the U. S. A SPORTY NEW, Army, that he decided he wanted to be others for league lead. He started 39 MOTOR BIKE! a professional ballplayer. His collegiate games in '59, more than any other The coach set things up for him to sign with pitcher, and appeared in two games in ROCKET^ the Norfolk, Virginia, team in the Pied- relief. He made it easy for the Braves' mont League and a minor league club hLillpen. completing 20 of the games he Everyone II envy you Fun. exciting of the New York Yankees. He kicked started. practical Speeds to 40 m p h— 125 m p g around the minors for four years and Lou has teamed up with the great Handsomv RugrecJ 52" long— 32" High compiled an overall record of 39 wins southpaw, Warren Spahn. to give the 85 lb-. against 36 losses. Braves a great pitching combination for The Yankees called Lou up for a the past seven years. Burdette, like brief tryout in 1950—one inning pitched Spahn, is not bad as a hitter, having five in two games—but sent him to San home runs to his credit. Two of those In were grand slam homers. Francisco for more experience. Lou has been with hick sland Hub caps, lights and horn — optional Write for FREE literature spring training in 1951, voted to the National League All-Star and Lou had a specifications today Dealer inquiries inviled. reaction to a penicillin shot and the Team three times. COLUMBUS CYCLE Yankee front office began to think that Burdette is hurling himself toward CO. Depl. NF-2 P. O. Box 588 COLUMBUS. NEBRASKA he was not hardy enough. After com- another good season to add to his per- piling a fine 14 win and 12 loss record sonal record book with 1 5 wins and 7 with San Francisco. Lou was sent to the losses at the three quarter mark of this FREEtATTUBOOK then Boston Braves in a trade for Johnny season. He should make this his third Sain. Lou worked in three games in consecutive 20 game season, and at the ^foirl^Bysaiiilg^ relief for the Braves in '51 and in '52 rate Lou is going now. there will be 32-pages of information on how to he began to win. more to come! The Braves moved to Milwaukee in select, feed, fit, show calves and 1953 and this seemed to be just what manage beef steer & heifer projects Lou needed, as he found his game over- night. This big six-foot, two-inch 190 Brand - new, 2 - color pound righthander has never had an booklet with lots of pictures prepared by exceptional fast ball although he did leaders In the beef come to majors with a good curve and cattle industry shows change up pitch. He developed a good you how to win success with your beef sinker pitch while in Boston. His big- projects regard'ess gest assets were his control the and of breed. courage that makes him such a rough competitor when he walks up on the CLUB LEADERS AND VO. AG. TEACHERS mound. Write for several copies to use for instruc- In 1953. Lou recorded 15 wins tion or as a guide for your club members. against only five losses with a fine 3.24 ERA. He repeated again in '54 with SEND TODAY FOR FREE BOOK 15 wins and 14 losses although he was Glue coupon to postcard or write for colorful 32-page coltle booklet. better than those losses indicate as his earned run average was 2.76. He al- Nome lowed only 2.76 runs per nine inning Address- game pitched. Pitching in 42 games in Braves righthancJer Lou Burde+te who C!.y_ _State_ '55, he won 13 and lost eight and came won three World Series games In 1957. Moil: American Angus Ass'n, St Joseph, Mo.

October-November, 1960 69 The Rrsf One Doesn't Have A Chahce/

A highly decorated soldier was explaining at a party how he won the Distinguished Service Cross: "The Colonel said he needed a volunteer for an extremely dangerous mis-

sion and that it was unlikely that the man would return. Then he asked one man to step forward and volunteer." "And you stepped forward," gushed one woman admiringly. "Not exactly," said the soldier. "/ just didn't think fast enough. The rest of the line stepped backwards," Gerald L. Knox Livermore Falls, Maine

Mommy: "/ give up—what is the difference between an egg, a drum and The National FUTURE FARMER?" Tommy: "Yon can beat an egg and "Self service is nothing new. The city beat a druirt but \ou can't beat The ^^y,iit(a>f' markets have used it for years." National FUTURE FARMER." Al Wilburn Gardener: "This is a Chicago, Illinois tobacco plant f;imily A gift suggestion for tiic who in full bloom, nuidiun." has everything: Dear old lady: "How very interest- calendar so tliey will know when A cranky old man invested in a A ing. And how long will it he before hearing aid that was almost invisible. the payments are due. the cigars are ripe?" A few days later he returned to the Roy Martin Tommy Richards store to express his delight. Koiits. Indiana Ordway, Colorado '77/ bet your family likes it, too," said

Implement dealer trying to sell a the salesman. Guest at a wedding reception: tractor to a farmer: "Oh, they don't know Tve got it," "Are you the bridegroom, young "Do you want an expensive one, or said the old man, "and am I having a nuin?" will one of these $6000 jobs do?" hall! In the past two days Tve changed "No ma'am I was eliminated in the Kenneth Burk my tvill twice," semi-finals." Ronald L. Smith Ray Craig Ccnierville. Indiana Mason, Michigan Fletcher, North Carolina

First Kangaroo: . "Wliere's yonr baby?" Second Kangaroo: "Eek! My pocket's Charlie, the Green Hand been picked!!" Jack Ayers Blenheim, South Carolina

Sergeant to recruits on ritle-range: "This type of bullet will penetrate two feet of solid wood so keep your heads down." Joyce Starnes Perry, South Carolina

Father looking at son's report card, sighed to his wife:

. . . "Al least he gets e.xercise walking back and forth to school." Wayne Smith Lynchburg, Ohio

Bill: 'So your father is a big i^un in the indu stry?"

Phil: "Yes, he's been fired seven times." 'That 25-cent investment in advertising is really paying Charles Basnight off." Columbia, North Carolina

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