While much of his work is along theoretical lines, he is known as a man of very practical ideas. It is hoped that from the facts and conclusions that he may present, and the orchardists will receive aid in solving the several difficult problems involved in the fruit situation of this place. — Lewiston Tribune.
WASTE MAKES LIVING HIGH
Farmers Say a Billion Dollars Are Lost Each Year Through inefficient Methods
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.—The farmers say one reason for the high cost of living is that a billion dollars a year is lost through inefficient marketing of farm products. Several hundred of the leaders, representing 2,000,000 American farmers, came here today determined to lower the cost of living by putting a stop to waste. This, the fourth annual convention on markets and farm credits, is prepared for definite, quick action.
Surveys have been made showing the movement of livestock, grain, cotton, and hay. The whole milk problem in its relation to city distribution, has been worked out. Practical plans have been drawn for increasing the volume of products and bettering the facilities for getting them to the consumer.
Protracted and exhaustive hearings will be held on specific subjects and certain classes of foods. The testimony of the world's keenest experts in these various lines will be heard. This promises the leaders say, to be a vitally important conference for the people of the United States who face the cost of living problem more directly today than ever before.
THE DAILY FASHION HINT
In the youthful morning and special suits, coats are cut very ample, as in this model of garnet velvet.  Our de laine, trimmed with kolinsky fur. Kote the stitched insert of the material on the coat, which simulates a belt line. 