. Farm Land Values r Drop 18 Billions Inside Four Years Depreciation Involves All But Three States, Recent Survey Shows—South Makes Good Showing. Chicago, Aug. 31.—Farm land val ues have dropped more than $18,000, 000,000 since 1920. This mammoth de preciation of agricultural property in volves every state in the union except three. The greatest loss has been felt in the middlewest, where grain and livestock are the principal crops and where the greater bulk of the food supply of the United States Is pro duced. This was the surprising result of a recent agricultural survey. Good plow lands In Iowa, which averaged $257 an acre for the entire state five years ago, today are valued at an average of $169 an acre. Plow lands in Ohio decreased from $132 per acre to $96 during the same period. The equivalent figures for Illinois are $213 in 1920 and $148 in 1924. South Dakota shows a shrink age of 59 per cent. Western irrigated lands, the sur vey shows, make the best showing when taken as .a whole. Several ol these state have nearly held theit own in land values. This is large - ly due to new irrigation projects ■w that have been going through the improvement and investment stags during the last five years. ‘‘A number of southern ■tates." the report reads, “also have made a good showing. Texas and Okla homa are credited with average land values slightly higher than the 1920 estimates. New- Jersey edged her way Into this class also. The strictly cotton-producing southern states, like Georgia and South Carolina, have shown, however, declines in land val ues despite the high price of cotton." The $18,000,000,000 shrinkage K figured on the basis of the 1920 census valuation. The total value of farm lands and buildings for that year Is given as $66,316,000,000. The 1924 value, as estimated from the report of the Department of Agriculture figures at about 72.5 per cent of the 1920 valuation. This gives a total cal culated shrinkage amounting to $18, 237,000.000 in round figures. The decline brings farm land values back practically' to the 1916 level The last nine years have shown prac tialiy no Increase in farm land values in the better farming regions. The temporary rise in 1919 1920 benefited no farmers unless he sold and is no longer a farmer. FLIERS’ SPLASHING TO BE BROADCAST Boston, Aug. 31.—The round-the world fliers on their arrival In Boston will have ns much privacy as a gold fish. This Is because radio la going to follow them about wherever they go. even Into their bath at the Copley plaza. fit Is not reported whether the re cently invented radio moving picture will be Included In the latter broad cast.) At Station \VBZ. In Springfield, It Is said, arrangements have been made to place microphones around Boston wherever the airmen will be, and the first place they will go to will be the bathtub. There the radio audience will be able to hear them splashing luxuriously In their first bath since St. Patrick's day. POWERFUL ENGINE IS GIVEN TESTS I,ondon. Aug. 31.—Secret experl ments Involving the production of an airplane engine developing >3,000 horsepower are being pursued by the British air ministry. It Is reported. A single cylinder has been con structed for experimental purposes and has been found to produce over 250 horsepower. The proposed new aero engine will have 12 such cylln ders. If the experiments are successful It Is expected that commercial avia tion will be revolutionized. Experts of the ministry set great store by the successful production of the en gine and are convinced that Its con struction Is within the realms of possibility. N. Y. TO A HOLY . YEAR PILGRIMS By International News Service. New York, Aug. 31.—Preparation* In the United States for observance of the holy year. 1920, proclaimed In a recent bull by Pope Plus XI, have made considerable progress, ac cording to Information recently ob tained from Catholic clergy In thl* city. The New York committee foi caring for pilgrims and arranging their orderly passage to Home will hi In general charge of the pllgrlmagt from all parts of the United States— arranging for their transportation tc this city, and so regulating their de partures thnt ships ( will not In crowded. NINETEEN EVENTS IN BIG REGATTA By International New* Kerriee. New York, Aug. 31,—Entries foi the 33d anniml regatta of the Mlddli State* Regatta association. which wll he held this year under the auspice! of the Arundel Boat club of Baltlmon on tomorrow, have just closed. A schedule of 19 events has been de elded upon, all of which will he oni mile straightaway, with the exeep'tloi of the opening race, which will be t quarter mile dash In the senior slrigli scull* class. Costly to Be “Lady.” By I n t«-rnafintuil Hervlcc. Altoona, Pa.. Aug. 31.—It costs ii cents more a yfcar to be a “lady” li Blair county thun It does to he i ••housewife.” This Is the ruling of the count; commissioners in fixing the occupa a' tlon tar and as a result "ladles ' wll V pay $1.13, while housewives will pa; 9 *9 cents. ' And bricklayers get the dasslfha tlon of professional men, becauei they are making as much money. New Life Preserver for Aviators . ——quantum——— Dayton, O., Aug. 31.—Sailors of the air needed a life preserver and the United States air service ordered one built. The equipment section at McCook field went to work and produced a preserver, which will keep a flyer afloat for hours in case of a crash over water. The new life saver is fashioned like a suit of clothes and lined with "kapoe," a product of France noted for its buoyancy. r. C. Le Van of the equipment section, had a large part in produc ing the equipment, which all naval and army fliers will wear when fly ing over water. Experimental work has been going on for several months and prelim inary tests of the finished product were more than officials expected. It is argued that if the late Lawrence Sperry had been equipped with such a flying suit he would still be alive. His plane plunged into the the English channel and a life devoted to American aeronautics went out. A life preserver Buch as has Just been perfected would have saved him. An aviator with such a suit can remain in any position he desires In the water. Tests have proven that. Defense Test September 12 Big Military Demonstration for Sixth Anniversary of St. Mihiel. Chicago, Aug. 31.—September 12. the sixth anniversary of the Battle of St. Mihiel, has been named by the War department as the date on which the proposed "defense test," or "mobilization demonstration," will be held here, as in virtually every other community in the United States, ac cording to w'ord from headquarters of the Sixth corps area. "The main object of this demon stration is to educate individuals in local communities in their responsi bilities and the part they must play in the national defense," Maj. Gen. Harry C. Hale, commanding the Sixth corps area, said: "Through this demonstration, which will Include a test mobilization of every organzed unit of the army of the United States, the community will be made to realize what demands would be put upon It in the event of a national emergency. "The efficiency of our mobilization plans will be tested." I nits to Parade. The "defense test" plan will be car ried out locally by patriotic assem blies and a parade of United States army units stationed near Chicago, of the Illinois National Guard civic and war veteran societies, Reserve Officers’ Training corps, Boy Scouts and other organizations,, In accordance with the expressed wish of President Coolidge that this be "In so far ss practicable demon stration of the loyalty and patriotism of the civilian population," civilian committees will be appointed to as sume full charge of all arrangements. Local commanders of military units will work with the local mobilization committees and give them the benefit of expert military service. It Is planned to have each local unit of the army of ‘lie United States filled for the day ,.ith civilians of military age, who volunteer for that day only, to serve with the unit. .Speeches on Defense. Plans for the day In Chicago In clude, In addition to the "parade of military organizations to show the true condition of the United States army," public addresses on the theme of national defense and explanation of detailed plans for mobilization, covering shelter, supply, training and sanitary arrangement*. All local units of the regular army, national guard and organized reserve will then participate In the "test mobilization.” At an appointed hour, not yet de termined, these units will engage In a sort of "dress rehearsat’’ mobiliza tion, assembling at their home sta tions or armories. "It 1* hoped,” Major-General Hale said, "that this demonstration will give to civilians a general Idea of our plans for mobilization, as well ns a chance to express In a practical way their loyalty and patriotism to th»*r government In time of pence." PORTLAND, HAS ONE-WAY TRAFFIC Portland, Ore, Aug. 31.—Portland, "City of Roses" and narrow streets, has finally come around to oneway traffic. It was a move made necessary by Increasing traffic and congestion, augmented during the rush hours of morning and evening by aerloue jam on streets leading to trans river hrldges. The system. Installed on about 10 business throughfares, was Inaugur ated with a minimum of trouble due to a campaign of education. The next move of the city administration Is to designate several crosatown atreets at traffic arteries. Approaching these, motorists must bring their cars to a complete stop before crossing. Police believe It will prevent many acci dents. Airships May Release Bombs With Wireless London, Aug. 81.—lb>ml>H launched from aeroplanes, directed by wireless, are under experiment by the Rrltlah air force. Rnmb loaded planes are directed over prescribed courses, and their burdens are released at some pre determined spot, the machine* be I ing brought back safely to I heir starting place by wireless. The ex periment* have been progressing for about 10 years, and R Is understood i that already great suoceae baa been I attained. Farmers Happy, Says Trade Head J Farmer to Get Full Benefit of Higher Prices; Prosper ity Assured. Chicago, Aug. 31.—General Farm Depression has marched his army of private worries down in the valley of recuperation to recover from the recent battle with supply and demand, it was declared by Samuel P. Arnot, elective vice-pr«sUlent of the Chicago Board of Trade. The grin on the farmer'* face Is there because corn is up to the point where it pays to plow and because the price of wheat is more than a whisper, claims Arnot. "Farmers are happier than at any time since the tvorld war," declared Arnot. "This is shown in reports from all agricultural districts. Never before in history has an upward price swing come at a more opportune time for the grain farmer. Talk that the farmer will not get the full bene fit of these higher prices Is absurd, just at harvest time, when he has his whole crop to place on the mar ket. His prosperity Is Inevitable.” MAN IS JAILED FOR GOLFING Bos Angeles. Aug. 31.—Angelo To disco had some golf clubs; so he in vailed the exclusive Allandale links here and started to play to his heart's content. Police came along, and later To disco paid a $5 fine and drew a 15 day Jail sentence, which was suspend ed when he explained he thought the course was a public playground. r ^ I With the County Agents j Blair--The Good Luck Clothing club of Fontenelle is prepared for Us achievement day program here today This Is the second year the club has completed Its regular sermon's work as a standard 4.H club, a provide! by extension service. Miss Jessie Greene, agricultural exten sion specialist In girls' club work, was a Washington county caller last week. Dakota City—Miss Olive Howijr of the stats extension service met with, a group of leaders of dress construction schools and arranged for another masting Octo ber 2*. when all clubs will be represented In a coanty-w’lde achievement day pro gram, C. R. Young, county agricultural agent, says. Dakota county will be represented at the Nebraska state fair by two demonstra tions: a team representing the baby beef club, composed of Charles Reerrnan and Anna Daley, and the Clothing club team, by Irene 8l**rk and l.amoyle Reerrnan. The Northeast Nebraska Purebred Live stock Breeders association will conduct Its annual tour for the purpose of visit ing herds of Its members. September 11 and 12. Schedules are being prepared now. Farmers of this county report but lit. tie hog cholera during the summer months, many having vaccinated thslr herds, while others said they could not afford to do so. The usual number of herds have been affected by worms and enteritis, Mr. Young says. Omaha—The Douglaa County Coopera tive Cow Testing association has complet ed Its first months' test of the second year. Ail but four members finished the first year enrollment for the second year work. Out of the 442 rnwi enrolled this year, 391 were tested during the month. Three members are using milking machines and 10 have alios The association Is rated 100 per cent In purebred slree Nine mem bers are feeding some grain with pasture. A grade Holstein owned by Chris Spanggaard produced 7S 4 pounds of but terfat this month Another grade Hol stein owned by the Kdaewster Farm Dairy produced 70 0 pounds of butterfat A grade Holstein owned by .1, C Fnr burger produced M 2 pounds of butterfat for the month of June the highest for any month during the year. Hhe was milked three times dally. Jav T. Pleraon has been the tester In charge, sod Earl H O. Maxwell Is the county extension agent. The Douglaa county Champion Clothing club demonstration team has been chosen It Is composed of. Miss Cecilia Moiling. Mvldrsd Htiesa. They will represent this county at the State fair. Miss Edna Whitaker of the Worth While Hewing club will rerrssent the county In the health contest Four members of the Weatern Douglaa County Dairy Calf Hub. M trlnn Peterson Willard Whitney. Clyde Novas and Herbert Itloinuulst ate work ing bard preparing for the dairy ludglng contest at the Hints fair The pi i/e for the state champion ia * free trip to the National Dairy show to b# held In Mil waukee, Wla . during October. Lincoln A high scholarship prlae of ll.OOn offered by the Chamber of Com merce of Chicago. III., will be contested for by Nebraska a State champion team In Boys and Olrla club work, with tha leader In lunlor Judglnr of livestock tak ing the actual participation. Wabatar county boya last vear won In averv con test they entered during the Chicago International Livestock ahow. The con testant making the highest rating In judging Jiveatock will receive 1600; the •econd. 1300 and the third »200. Tha scholarships will he paid In 10 monthly Installment* for development of the stu dent In scientific training In agriculture. Weeping Water—Case county wilt be rey presen ted by the following clubs at the state fair: Livestock demonstrations. John Hneddon and Albin Walberg, live stock Judging. Albin Walberg. Donald Pleraol and Walter Hardnook; grain judg ing, Arthur Umland. Oeorg# Toungberg and Clifford Jacobson; crop demonstra tion. Arthur Iteltt*r and Rudolph I’m land; Francis Aksr'n and Halman Christensen; grain grading, Alden Colbert and Arthur Raltter; rope demonstration. Ruth Ranney end Doretta Koester; cloth ing demonstration. Charlotte Joyce and Katherine i*eu; clothing Judging, Helen Morse. Marjorie Joyce and Crede Raker; health girl. Marjorie Joyce; health boy. Clarence KInter. Syracuse—Otoe county will be well rep resented at the elate fair. A. H DeLong. In charge of Junior work, and County extension agents says Miss Ruth Davis. wht> won first place In the state In cloth ing judging laat year, will do similar work this year In the eo< king and can nlng project*; Ruth 1,-acp. Clarence Johnson, Marlon Hallowed and the H«m brother* have entered exhibit* In the pig club department Rowland Lee^h ha* a baby beef on hand Fred Lyon, who *• In charge of the Lively Corn club of 1 nndllla ia preparing an Intereating eg. blblf. while club members will do con siderable demonstration work. Oenava.—The new method of treating wheat to prevent smut by tha use of roppef carbonate dust la proving success fttl here. County Agent I.ee W Thmnp eon aaya. He announces the arrangement with D. L Oroee of the Agricultural col lege to