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stituting a National ' campaign ' to stimulate its pro- 

 duction, our reasons being that from reliable statistics, 

 it is apparent at this time that the sugar supply for 

 the United States will be practically normal for the 

 coming year," etc. 



Supposing the sugar supply should become normal, 

 what of it? What harm if our farmers should begin 

 this practice of thrift and economy, and produce their 

 own sweets ? I fail to see how such a situation could 

 be harmful to any one unless it be to the sugar trust. 

 Half the year is gone, and the sugar situation grows 

 more critical. 



In passing, I would say this " campaigning " the 

 farmers is an idea that came into practice only after 

 political and commercial interests had acquired undue 

 influence, if not control, of the State Agricultural 

 Schools, as well as the Department of Agriculture. 

 Why should suggestions from callow youths and 

 broken-down politicians have more influence with the 

 farmers than the advice of Mr. Hoover, whom they all 

 respect ? 



