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by O. B. Jesness; The Marketing of Minnesota Poultry, by S. H. Thompson; 

 Milk Distribution in Minneapolis and St. Paul, by W. L. Cavert; Minneapolis 

 Central City Market, by E. M. Peterson; and Cooperative Marketing of Grain 

 in Western Canada, and the Food Supply of the Iron Range, by L. D. H, Weld. 



The permanent warehouse and marketing law (33. Tex. Leg., 2. Sess., House 

 Bill Jf (1914), pp. 77). — The text of this law, together with a number of forms 

 for use in carrying it out is given. 



[Elevators in western Canada] (Saskatchewan Dept. Agr. Bill. 35 (1913), 

 pp. 21-25). — It is pointed out that there were 516 elevators and grain-storage 

 warehouses in Saskatchewan in 1907, with a capacity of 14,621,500 bu. of grain. 

 By 1912 the number had increased to 1.252, and the capacity to 36,503.000 bu. 

 Detailed data as to the various elevators are included. 



Cost of farm implements (Saskatcheivan Dept. Agr., Ann. Rpt. Sec. Statis., 

 7 (1913), pp. 11-15). — Following an investigation regarding the cost and meth- 

 ods of purchasing farm implements, it is recommended that no salesman of any 

 implement company shall canvass farmers for farm implements except within 

 the limits of cities, towns, and villages. Waivers of exemption rights in pur- 

 chase contracts should be considered null and void. The security of imple- 

 ment companies should be limited to the article sold and to the individual 

 liability of the purchaser. Interest on all notes in respect to farm machinery 

 should be limited to 8 per cent. All contracts for the sale of farm implements 

 should be entered into before a notary public or justice of the peace, who should 

 explain the terms of the contract to the purchaser. No mortgage should be 

 given in respect to farm implements for a sum less than $300. 



Statistical abstract for the British Empire in each year from 1899 to 1913 

 (Statis. At)s. Brit. Empire, 11 (1899-1913), pp. XII +306) .—Among the statis- 

 tical data contained in this report are the quantity of agricultural products 

 imported and exported, with the country of origin and destination, the total 

 quantity produced, and the total and per capita consumption. 



Prices and supplies of grain, live stock, and other agricultural produce 

 in Scotlaiid (Agr. Statis. Scotland, 2 (1913), pt. 3, pp. 189-241, figs. 3).— This 

 report gives prices and supplies of grain, live stock, and other agricultural 

 produce at the principal markets and in different counties in Scotland for 1913, 

 with comparative date for earlier years. 



The agriculture of Lund and Helleland, Norway, H. Aaestad (Tidsskr. 

 Norske Landhr., No. 4 (1915), Bilag, pp. 46, figs. 4)- — The author describes the 

 climate, topography, character of the soil, and the area used for different agri- 

 cultural purposes. 



Agriculture in the Lower Alps, M. Capoduro (V Agriculture dans les Basses- 

 Alpes. Paris: J. B. Baillidre and Sons, 1914, PP- 120, figs. 3). — This monograph 

 describes the soil, topography, climate, flora, and fauna, the occupation and 

 movement of the population, types of crops grown, and the general agricultural 

 practice. 



Emigration from Roman Tuscany, G. Valensin (Atti R. Accad. Econ. Agr. 

 Oeorg. Firenze, 5. ser., 11 (1914), No. 3, pp. 264-281). — The author discusses 

 the agricultural conditions by districts, and the extent of the emigration and 

 its destination. 



American influence upon the agriculture of Hokkaido, Japan (Sapporo, 

 Japan: Tohoku Imp. Univ., 1915, pp. 21, pis. 11). — This report indicates the 

 agricultural machines and implements, field and horticultural crops, and live 

 stock introduced into the island from America and their influence upon its agri- 

 culture. 



