Yearbook Volume 16-17 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: ...had better not mortgage the land paid for to buy more during these uncertain times. Better be careful about loading up with heavy financial responsibilities unless you are sure to see your way clearly. Figure closely, cautiously, and act with great discretion. In other words, be sure you are safe and then go ahead. "The farmer who is able to make a safe landing under such conditions will be safe for all time to come. But the fellow who wrecks his ships on this great sea of prosperity will hardly be able to redeem his boat or even himself. If things are bought under the influence of the present dollar which is worth about 33 1-3 cents, what will happen to the fellow who might have to pay that debt when it will be worth 100 cents? The bottom in most cases will drop out." WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. The Commissioner is particularly proud of the progress that has been made during his brief administration in the matter of regulating weights and measures within the State. As an Inspector of the Department, engaged upon other duties, I had found in recent years quite a lot of complaint over the State because of the irregularities of weighing machines. I determined to make an effort to have the regulations made effective and sent Inspector Holland to visit other States that had laws and regulations that were producing results. Subsequently I authorized new regulations and requirements for this State, issued a bulletin, No. 31, giving the law on the subject, and encouraged the inspectors to get results. Their report, which speaks for itself, is very gratifying. I feel that in taking the initiative in this regulatory work which has just begun and will be extended, I have done a great deal for the improvement of conditions in this State. In issuing Bulletin No. 31...