MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS Membership Maintenance Is Only Through Leadership mental Form Of Farm Relief. And Organization Can A Constructive And Funda- Farming Have A Futur* PUBLISHED BY THE MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, SIXTH YEAR, VOL. VI, No. 12 ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY JUNE 29i 1928 ROAD MONEY IS J. Ki Schut H a s Best CO-OP ELEVATORS FARM QUESTION CERTAIN TO BE BIG WASTED, SAYS M i s s a u k e e Co. Alfalfa GENERALLY PRETTY FACTOR IN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN; EX-SUPERVISOR News Gives Planting Program Mr. Davis found the cultipacker GOOD PROPOSITION FARMERS WRITE DEMOCRATS' PLANK Of Top Ten of thirty useful in preparing the seed bed and Hartford Township Official also in packing the soil in the spring 4,000 of Them Own Sixty Cites Instances Where Contestants after the freezing and thawing of Following Minority Battle on Agricultural Plank winter. The Iferrttt Co-operative Millions in Buildings Leaks Occur Three years ago, J. K. Schut of was the source of Mr. Davis' Grimm And Equipment At Kansas City, Democrats Ask Farmers to Lucas, Missaukee county, Michigan, seed. had a quack grass pasture which Write Their Own, Which Is Adopted SHOWS $187,000 SPENT he plowed for corn and followed Ed Powell, Lake City, West 89 PCT. PAY DIVIDENDS Unanimously at Houston Branch township, showed that alfal- with oats. June 13, 1928, this same fa can be raised on a gravelly soil Stephen A. Doyle Says His field had a splendid stand of Grimm fairly well without using lime or Have Brought Farmer Better alfalfa and was awarded first place ashes. The test of the top and sub- Since the last edition of the News we have had the tumult Township Paid Well, Marketing Conditions By and the shouting of the Republican and Democratic National Received Little Their Work Conventions. Herbert Hoover and Alfred Smith have been In an effort to establish a definite chosen as the standard bearers, as was expected. Washington, June 2G—Lloyd S. standard within the township for the Tenny, Chief of the Bureau of The platforms of both parties are now before the public. construction and maintenance of Agricultural Economics, estimate., township roads, Stephen A. Doyle, Probably 40,000,000 radio listeners heard both platforms read that there are at leatet 4,000 farmer- former supervisor of Hartford town- owned elevators in this country, and the debate thereon. Thanks to radio, more people have ship, VanBuren county, recently about two-thirds operating on the co- gone clear through a party platform than the most public presented, through the Hartford Day operative principle of limiting divi- Spring, some interesting figures minded citizen of a few years ago would have dared dream dends on stock and "paying dividends showing the vast sums raised for according to patronag' about. What's more, they heard both platforms and all the road work for which but a few miles The general business condition of public proceedings of the conventions. These were the first of good roads have been constructed these elevators is satisfactory. Com- and he urged a more serious consid- national conventions to have immediate audiences of 40,000,- bined, they have a paid-up capital eration of the local road problem. Judges scoring J. K. Schut and Sons first place Grimm alfalfa stock of $57,000,000 and a combined DAVID WOODMAN 000 citizens, getting every word as it was delivered on the The following is a summary of field in Missaukee County contest. net surplus of nearly $25,000,000 Mr. David Wcodman, successful convention floor, and assisted by the trained eyes and ears of road taxes paid in this particular in the Missaukee County Alfalfa soil showed it to be neutral. They own buildings and equipment co-operative association manager the broadcasting announcers. Prominent newspaper men No valued at approximately $60,000,- and county agricultural agent., is township for road building and re- Contest. There were thirty fields fertilizer or manure was used. The pair, as compiled by Mr. Doyle, and 000 and carry about $22,000,00)0 for now representating the Michigan present reported the convention by radio and through the of five acres or more judged in this lack of this was shown by the less includes special assessments since contest.' vigorous growth of the plants. The working capital. About 420,000 State Farm Bureau and its services press. The reaction of this great audience is yet to be appreci- 1914 for county road, Covert act, This was Mr. Schut's first at- field wras uniform but the growth stockholders own the associations, in Allegan, Kent, Ottawa and Barry ated. There has been nothing just like it in all time. highway improvement and special tempt to raise alfalfa. Some will was not all it should have been. and about the same number of non- counties. As a District' Representa- assessments: 3ay "beginner's luck", but they There was a trace of quack grass, member grain growers patronize the tive, Mr. Woodman will' look after Farm Bureau News readers are probably interested as "County System ?59,860.84 don't know the whole story. Mr. sweet clover and white campion. elevators. For the las', season about membership interests and will de- much as anything else in the party actions on the farming sit- Covert Act 48,070.10 Schut followed County Agent H. L. The sweet clover, quack grass, and six out of seven associations report- velop the Farm Bureau's seeds, ed surpluses, 61 per cent reported fertilizer and tathejr . services to uation, prohibition, and the tariff. At Kansas City the farm Highway Improvement.... 60,633.00 Barnum's instructions to the letter. campion were volunteer. The field In place of lime or marl, 18 loads was in sweet clover in 1926; quack dividends paid on stock, and 28 per members. relief question was easily the sorest spot in the whole con- Specials 19,116.23 cent paid partronage dividends. Mr. Woodman was manager of of wood ashes per acre were used. can be found around the edges in vention. Agriculture received a complete and respectful Total $187,680.17 These were put on a year ago this adjoining fields as can also the white These associations are also enti- •ihe Lawrence co-operative Company tled to credit for improving local and the South Haven Fruit Ex- hearing, but when the agricultural plank was reported to the "This does not include the amount we have paid for our share for the practices in the handling of grain, change in Van Buren •cjounty in convention it was attacked in a minority report by Senator Mr. Tenny believes! Their activity 1922 and 1923. He has served as LaFollette of Wisconsin, who demanded the principles of the road running through the township has promoted the establishment of county agricultural agent over a east and west nor for our road re- period of eight years in Alpena, McNary-Haugen plan, and from the floor by delegates from fairer grading, weighing, and dock- pair tax nor for other road improve- Cass and Huron counties. His be- ments that we pay in our regular ing practices; reduction of margins Illinois, Minnesota, and other midwestern states, whose de- in the local handling of grain; lieves in a well balanced education- county and state taxes. stimulation of more.1 courteous and al and business program for farmers mands were likewise. The convention listened attentively, "As per above, we have paid since considerate treatment of growers by and to this end has been active in but was not moved. It is now stated that Mr. Hoover will 1914 $187,680U7 for building what ,country grain buyers; creation of promoting Farm Bureau membership presently state his support of a farm relief program. is supposed to be permanent roads competition in local markets; en- Work, co-operative enterprises and and we have approximately 5 miles couragement of better production educational features through com- The farm organizations then took their ideas from Kansas of permanent roads for this amount, practices and lower production nlunity groups. City to Houston where they were invited to help frame the or $37,536.04 per mile. costs; iustruction oj£ members in the Democratic farm plank, and which, it was announced, is the "If we had . been spending our business of marketing; and the money as I have always claimed we general promotion" of cooperative product of the midwestern and other farm organizations who should have done, we might and action pertaining tfc. the welfare of have been fighting for the farm relief program. The Demo-i ought to have nearer 25 miles of grain farmers. JOINS US cratic party accepted this farm plank unanimously. permanent roads than 5 miles for the same money, and remember, the In the matter of prohibition both parties pledged them- county maintains all the permanent roads built in the county. BUREAU MEMBERS selves to a strict law enforcement program. The press has interpreted both prohibition planks as bone dry. T h e News "There are 212 miles of perma- nent roads in the county built under INVITED TO VISIT presents herewith the planks of both parties on agriculture, the two laws, and there are 18 prohibition and the tariff: townships in the county. This would be an average of 12 miles for each A. L. Davis and Son in the splendid field of Grimm which took LANSING JULY 1 6 1 7 Republicans Democrats township (we have 5) and these second honors. 212 miles of roads are maintained past winter. The land was worked To Attend Summer Round-up On Agriculture On Agriculture 'by the county and we are paying our and packed down with a cultipacker campion. At College and Exchange "The agricultural problem is We condemn t/he policy of share for this purpose. When roads until July 14, 1927, when the seed Mr. Powell obtained Ontario Vari- national in scope and, as such the Republican party which Program is recognized by the Republican are built in any township according was sown along with 140 lbs. of 2- egated seed from Mr. U.. R. Hill of promises relief to agriculture to the requirements of the law 16-2 fertilizer per acre. A few oats Lake City. party, which pledges its only through a reduction of The judges: Prof. Rather, head of July 16 and 17 will be two big strength and energy to the merican farm production to (either Covert Act or County Sys- were put in at the time to hold the day at Lansing for Michigan State the Michigan State College Farm solution of the same. Realizing the needs of the domestic mar- tem) the county maintains them. soil, which is a sandy loam. Crop's Department; Mr. Dan Run- Farm Bureau members and mem- that many farmers are facing ket. Such a program moans No Roads Built The successful field was due to nels, Agricultural Editor of the bers of the Michigan Elevator Ex- problems more difficult than the continued deflation of agri- In 1927 there were no roads built lime, fertilizer, a good firm seed bed Grand Rapids Press and Mr. B. O. change. those which are the portion of culture, the forcing of addition- in the county under the County Sys- and the use of adapted hardy seed. Hagerman, Agricultural Agent of the On July 17 the Michigan Elevator many other basic industries, al millions from the farms, and tem and I understand there will be Mr. Schut obtained Michigan adaptel Pennsylvania R. R., unanimously Exchange will (hold its ninth annual tihe party is anxious to aid in the perpetuation of agricultur- none built under this system this Grimm seed from the Cadillac Co- agreed that some of the other fields meeting at the Hotel Olds, Lansing, every way possible. Many of al distress for years to come, year. operative Company. judged,were so close to the winners starting in the morning with a our farmers are still going with continued bad effects on "The main objection to the system business session. At one o'clock through readjustments, a relic business and labor throughout heretofore has been the special as- luncheon will be served at the Olds, of the years directly following the United States. sessments on the property along and to which Farm Bureau members the great war. All the farm- attending the Farm Bureau session The Democratic party recog- a little way back from the. road to be ers are being called on to meet nizes that the problems of pro- built. But I rather pay a little spe- the evening before have been invit- ROBERT H. ADDY new and perplexing conditions ed. Usually several hundred are duction differ as between ag- cial tax for a road along a farm of Announcement is made by tin created by foreign competition, riculture and industry. Indus- present at this event. Speakers for Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Serv- the complexities of domestic mine than to pay for building roads the luncheon program of the Eleva- ice that commencing September 1 trial production is largely under by farms in other towns of the coun- marketing, labor problems, and human control, while agricul- tor Exchange are Senator Art'huT Mr. Robert H. Addy, widely known a steady increase in local and ty. Vandenburg of Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan as a specialist tural production, because of "Two petitions were signed up for state taxes. lack of co-ordination among the Rev. Frank Kingdon of Lansing. in dairy and poultry feeding, two roads, in the southeast part of Other features of the afternoon management and production mat- "The general depression in a 6,500,000 individual farm units the township a few years ago, but program will be announced later. great basic industry inevitably and because of the influence qf ters, is to head the Supply Services weather, pests and other causes, were turned down by the county road June 16th the State Farm Bureau dairy and poultry feeds division. One reacts upon the conditions in commissioners for the reason that the country as a whole and is largely beyond human con- plans to hold the third big summer of his important duties will be that trol. they would not entertain any peti- round-up of Farm Bureau members of helping farmers work out their cannot be ignored. It is a tion for side roads until the main at Michigan State College. There ration problem. He will also confer matter of satisfaction that the Farm relief must rest on the roads were built, and I think that was will be an afternoon and evening with farmer groups called together desire to help in the correction basis of an economic equality a logical reason. . Ed Powell and the judges in the Ontario Variegated which took program, with a Farm Bureau sup- by co-operative ass'n managers or of agricultural wrongs and of agriculture with other indus- "I do not wish to be understood third place. per at 6.30 o'clock at a place to be others. Mr. Addy will come to the conditions is not confined to tries. To give this equality a that I am trying to oppose the build- any one section of our country remedy must be found Which Second place in the contest was as to deserve honorable mention, announced later. President R. S. Supply Service after 5 years and 9 ing of good roads. I never regret won by A. L. Davis & Son of Mer- especially Mr. Peter Dick. If ton- Shaw of the College t will address months with the Michigan State Col- or any particular group. will include among other the money I pay for roads if it is ritt. The uniformity of Mr. Davis' nage of hay cut were the criterion our meeting. Further details of the lege as dairy extension specialist, things: "The Republican party and spent in the proper way to get the field was marred by a few low spots of judging instead of permanence, Farm Bureau meeting will be an- and with a previous record as a the Republican administration, (A) Credit aid by loans to best results. But, I do not like to see in which water stood and the alfalfa Mr. Dick would be at the head of nounced later. herdsman, co-op creamery field man particularly during the last co-operatives on at least as fav- it dumped into mud holes each year was frozeh out. the list. Three years ago (1924), EVery Farm Bureau member is and cow tester. Addition of Mr. five years, have settled many orable a basis as fhe govern- and the next year to find the roads invited to come for the Farm Addy to the staff is in accord with of tihe most distressing prob- ment aid to the merchant mar- no better than before. Bureau meeting and stay over for the Farm Bureau's policy of giving lems as they have arisen, and ine. "I wish to call your attention to the Elevator Exnhange complimen- its membership the best it can find the achievements in aid of ag- (B) Creation of a federal the amounts paid each year for the tary program and luncheon to Farm in the various services which it riculture are properly a part farm board to assist the farm- Highway Improvement fund. Be. Bureau members the afternoon of offers. of this record. The Republi- ers and stock raisers in the fore the two main roads through the the 17th. The only directions Farm Mr. Addy has an interesting life can congresses have been most marketing of their products, as township (approximately 12 miles) Bureau members need in this mat- story, and it shows what may be responsive in the matter of the federal reserve board ha* were built, the amount raised for this ter is to come in on the 16th, visit expected of him: agricultural appropriations, done for the banker and busi- fund was from $2,600 to $5,000 your State headquarters at 221 Born at Schenectady, N. Y. he at- not only to meet crop emer- ness man. each year. LaBt year (with the 12 North Cedar street, Lansing, and tended grade schools there; High gencies, but for the extension proceed to the College where the school at Birmingham, Mich. Com- (C) Reduction through prop- miles less to be maintained) it was and development of the activi- er government agencies of the raised to $12,000.00. meeting place will be found easily. pleted the two year agricultural ties of the department of agri- The People's church secretary, Mr. short course at Michigan State Col- spread between what the farm- "You will see by the list of lands culture. er and stock raiser gets and the to be sold this yea,r, as published in Biery, will be glad to find overnight lege; herdsman for four years. Dairy accomodations for you in homes in fieldman "The protection of the A- ultimate consumed pays with the Day Spring, for taxes that it is for the Fremont co-op merican farmer against foreign consequent benefits to both. growing larger every year. "This year East Lansing at the rate of $1 per Creamery; tester for the old Neway- person. Having found the meeting go and Allegan County Cow Testing farm competition and foreign (D) Consideration of the there are 723 descriptions on the trade practices has been vigor- place and thus established yourself Ass'ns; salesman for Chapin and fo. conditions of agriculturo in the list. How soon will it be when your for a night's lodging, Farm Bureau Army service from November, 1917 ously carried on by the depart- property and mine will be included formulation of government A cheap source of lime for Missaukee alfalfa growers. A marl members are then set for a couple ment of state. The right of financial and tax measures. in the list? bed in Reeder township. of days of good programs and en- to July, 1919. Overseas for 12 the farmers to engage in col- " I think we should get together at joyment. months. From private to sergeant lective buying and co-operative We pledge the party to fost- town meeting and decide on a plan Mr. Davis neglected none of the Mr. Dick had this field in sweet before the outfit went overseas. selling as provided for by the er and develop co-operative whereby we could get the maximum essentials necessary for securing a clover, it went to seed; when he The State Farm Bureau will ap- Won commission as second lieuten- Qapper-Volstead act of 1922 marketing associations through amount of roads built for the mini- stand of alfalfa. His method varied prepared it for alfalfa, the sweet preciate it if you will send us a ant overseas with Company C, 338th ihas been promulgated through appropriate government aid. mum amount of money. I know of a little from those of Mr. Schut's clover was all set and came right postcard advising that you will be Infantry. With Chapin and Co. after the department of agriculture We direct attention to the no way that this can be done except but the results were approximately along with the alfalfa. At the time there so that we can tell how many the war as salesman. Promoted to and the department of justice, fact that it was a Democratic to get roads built in the township the same. Instead of ashes, 2% of judging, it was estimated the to prepare for. Chicago office in charge of ad- which have given most valu- congress in the administration under the Covert Act. tons of ground limestone per acre first cutting would run between 2 vertising and assistant in sales. able aid and assistance to the of a Democratic president, was applied. Ten loads of manure and 3 tons per acre. Alfalfa alone We learn from the press that the Course in advertising at North- heads of the farm organiza- which established the federal He—"I see I'm only a pebble in per acre instead of commercial fer- would make a better quality hay, latest vogue in London is bottle and western University. With Michigan tions. The treasury depart- loan system and laid the foun- your life." tilizer supplied tihe plant food for easier cured and there would be no pajama parties. They may be a lot State Dairy Dep't as extension ment and the proper commit- dation for the entire rural cred« She—"I wish you were just a little vigorous growth and healthy condi- possibility or the sweet clover thin- of fun. but young fathers have specialist for the five years and 0 tees of congress have lightened its structure. boulder,'' tion of the alfalfa. >ntinucd on page two) never thought so.—Judge. months ending Sept. 1, 1928. (Continued on page three) •ntinued on pag« thr**> ^ £ June 20, 1928 TWO M I C H I G A N F A R M B V R E A F N E W S -i'— And we wonder w h a t is before a MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS ivays As n t h Co ad, met recently and resolv..! to put through the "All-Ameri- How Close F a r m e r s n a t i o n whose people c a n i g n o r e g r e a t public steals such a s h a s come t o Published twice a m o n t h b y t h e Michigan E l o t t e , Michigan. Editorial a n d g e n e r a l offices a t S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u h e a d - q u a r t e r s , L a n s i n g , .v , peep Waterway from r: by way of the historic • to the Atlantic Ocean !ial ami Are t o Passing Show light just recently. C a n we ever ex^ pect to control t h e g r e a t crime wave t h a t h a s swept this coutirty if o u r tlic H u d s o n river.' d keep in touch with t h e situa- public officials wink at s o m e of t h e Vol. VI. J I M : 2 « . 1928 withstanding the Paet thai two Boards of distinguished At C o n v e n t i o n s By R a d i o ; tion a n d still m a k e t h e alfalfa hay a p p a l l i n g exposures m a d e in n a t i o n a l or plant t h e late potatoes. But t h e affairs of late? A n d a g a i n c a n we E n t e r e d a t t h e post office a t C h a r l o t t e , Mich engineers, employed by the State of New York, reported unfavor- W h a t Will F a r m e r ever expect to correct these mis- m a t t e r . Acceptance for mailing at special r a t e of po>t;i^e p r o . part of it all is, h e w a s t h e r e . ably nn a deep water eha'nnel connecting I with Opinion D o ? He knows who Is looking 1 after his d e m e a n o r s if we do n o t a s individ- for in Sec. 1 1 0 3 , Act of Oct. 3 , 1917, a u t h o r i s e d J a u u a r y 12, I ual subjects back u p t h e official the Hudson, recommending instead that the prei he knows who is double Subscription price $1.00 p e r year. To F a r m B u r e a u members, ! crossing h i m . who d a r e s to live up to h i s obliga- 60 c e n t s p e r year, included in their a n n u a l dues. Bai was the beat obtainable Bl M i v K d l t h >l. U a j - . i i tion of public d u t y in s t a n d i n g firm a g r e a t c o u n t r y of o u r s , These great inventions mean so [withstanding the Department oi Bnginleis, t'niti for honesty a n d justice in all public •- a n d w e f i n d BOWfl p e c u l i a r fh much to t h e common folks of a eoun- trusts? Public s e n t i m e n t will d o Army, and various Boards of Engineers appointed by the United in i t . d o n ' t w e ? I h a v e won ! ir may be easy to fool t h e m m u c h to e n c o u r a g e o u r officials to rnmnir, ha\ tedly reported adversely on I m a n y t i m e s of 1&( . i a l l v sometimes but at t h e s a m e time it "clean h o u s e " w h e n n e c e s s a r y . We'll do not : mahy comforts •er for them to know when MICHIGAN SffijffiPM BUREAU rout.- and favorably to the St. Lawrence route—we are nun.- the all a d d t o o u r p e r c e n t a g e of A m e r i - and a n d a d v a n t a g e s p r o - rhey a r e being worked t h e s e days canism when we give d u e p r a i s e t o , confronted with a bitter tight on the i sw York and in such abundi t h a n ever before. T h e r e ' s all m a n - the fellow w h o does h i s duty, how- hare tl rv- New York and nol those who need it. ul tp app the idea. We ner of m e a n s of g e t t i n g next to ever u n p l e a s a n t , and as strongly OFFICERS many t h i n g s a s a m a t t e r of things these days, a n d all t h e in- voice in d i s a p p r o v a l of o n e w h o who will use it and who inu>f pay the freight. our d u e . dividual h a s left for h i m t o do is M. L . NOON". J a c k s o n fails. W . W. B I L L I N G S , Davison ident I'm quite certain t h e m a n or wo- his own t h i n k i n g . If w e would b u t i more of analyze o u r own affairs a n d be hon- T h e list of 100 p e r c e n t e r s would Directors-at-Large MORE AND BETTER FARM DOLLARS man of past middi the real worth of present d a y ad- est with ourselves in o u r t h i n k i n g , g r o w t o l a r g e n u m b e r s if we would M. B . M P F H E R S O N Lowell F-.u ins d u e fur a b e t t i in n e a r l y a l l its b r a u 3 the y o u n g e r gen- >uld r e m e d y m a n y of o u r d r a w - but practice t h e Golden R u l e r a t h e r MRS. E D I T H M. \v leton JOHN ••leultural p r i c e s , p a r t f e t i l a r l y of t h e b i g s t a p l e cnmmodil eration, i the former has backs if we but would. We, must t h a n be hide bound in creed a n d rising. It h a s been a loiig l i m e s i n c e e v i d e n c e s of b e t t e r e o n lived t h r o u g h t h e changes of a half be able to distinguish between the party and habits. W h e n w e find .T. G ourselves d o u b t i n g t h e o t h e r fellow W. W . BILLINGS ison century or more. No one b u t on ^genuine ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^a^n^d^ t^h^e^ tinsel. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^These ^ ^ ^ ^ ^a ^r e^ in all t h i n g s , i t ' s t i m e t o check up diti well d i s t r i b u t e d o v e r t h e a g r i c u l t u r a l ina|). n n i o d i t y l)ir< having lived t h r o u g h it and h a v i n g j t h e days of camouflage a n d i t ' s up on ourselves. A n o t h e r good omen is t h e i m p r o v e m e n t in g e n e r a l busi ed t h e jo 11 as t h e to us to strip t h e artificial coverings FRKD HA: M. L . N«»>. n which i s o u t of t h e >luiu[» t h a t set in e a r l y last fall. T h e handicaps can full, from d u r interests a n d m a k e o u r d e - BERRIEN BUREAU • J. I L O ' M K A M . M l« • have thrown a r o u n d cisions accordingly. W Mcf'ALLA, \ ;.-iIanti u p t u r n in f a r m i n g is c o i n i n g at a t i m e t o t a k e u p s o m e of t h e s l a c k us th In t h e m a t t e r of i And going back to m o d e r n inven- M. D. BUS iv P a w . . . . that has developed through t h e n a t i o n ' s e a t e h i n g up with t h e jportaiion. And while we laud t h e tions, now along comes t h e radio- Clark L. Brady S T A T E FARM BUREAU ORGANIZATION ^-Manager lines of a c t i v i t y . Without w o u l d f a c e t h e p o s s i b i l i t y of s l o w i n g d o w n tl. us b a s i n hich would ' g r e a t aviators of today courage and endurance, for their photo a n d telephoto p r o d u c i n g pic- we tures of people and happenings WARSON THIEVES re t h e m e m o r y of o u r fore- t h o u s a n d s of miles away, over land be r e f l e c t e d in u n e i u p l and redueed demand for farm fathers who blazed t h e trail of and s e a in j u s t a few h o u r s ! Verily P r o t e c t s M e m b e r s b y P o s t i n g DEPARTMENT HEADS civilization across the vast wilder- this is a m a r v e l o u s age, isn't i t ? Traffic A. P. Mills products. T h u s t h e t w o s u p p l e m e n t each other. R e w a r d F o r A i d In s of this cuntry in t h e early Are we living u p t o o u r possibilities? ClothiiiK Miss N T h e inerea.se in p r i c e s for I -|"*' f l ^ s e e m s prairie schooners. And when we Are w e appreciative of all that Conviction Publicity I Accounting •i| on c o n d i t i o n s t h a t a r e r e a s o n a b l y c e r t a i n <-l c a r r y i n g o n t h i n k of t h e g r e a t limited trains great m i n d s a n d tireless e n e r g y a n d Organization through the year. T h e | c is m> h e a v j uarrj a n y of t h e s p a n n i n g o u r c o u n t r y in every di- money h a s combined to give t o u s 9 St. J o s e p h , J u n e 2 6 — T h e B e r r i e n Automobile I n s u r a n c e rection, we compare them with t h e Are we all t h e better citizens for C o u n t y F a r m B u r e a u h a s posted a SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS OF T H E M I C H I G A N STATE small grains to d e p n s. < 'urn w e n t ,-tbove a d o l l a r a b u s h e l first railroad facilities offered t h e having been allowed c o n t a c t with r e w a r d of $25 for i n f o r m a t i o n lead- FARM BUREAU Michigan F a r m B u i - L. A. T aUse n e i t h e r t h e q u a n t i t y n o r q u a l i t y of I, crop came American people, a n d we decide t h a t the h u n d r e d s of e l e m e n t s c o n t r i b u t - ing to t h e a r r e s t a n d conviction of -;an F a r m . e the great effort and t h o u g h t was ing to o u r m o d e r n living? Oh, we those w h o steal from i t s m e m b e r - Michigan F a i n . Bui up : us a n d b e c a u s e f e e d e r s ' n e e d s a p p e a l to be l a r g e r given at t h e beginning a n d t h a t o u r h e a r much about 100 p e r t cent ship. T h e first r e w a r d w a s paid to thai W l n a t c r o s s e d $ 1 . 5 0 a b u s h e l at t h e t e r m i n a l in speedy traveling ways a r e A m e r i c a n s these days? If folks do A. 11. Collins, Pipesftone t w p . ma. A p r i l b e c a u s e p r e s e n t w o r l d ' s ne< v e r y eh but modifications a n d a d d i t i o n s put not t h i n k a s we do w e call them member Michigan Commodity Marketing Association to t h e original a t t e m p t . a n d Alfred Schillings, ad.p lo t h e p r o b a b l e y i e l d . The Smithwe- tirst to get bolshevik, if people q u e s t i o n a n y d e p u t y sheriff, a n d t h e thief was Affiliated With Michigan State Farm Bureau When we recall t h e wagon a n d frenzied m o v e m e n t we h e a r d e n u n - punished. i llllao in w i t h n e w w h e a l , is a g a i n r e a p i n g t h e b e n e f i t s its s t r a t e g i c sleigh and later t h e buggy a n d c u t - ciation a n d impatient criticism Mr. Collins missed s o m e of h i s mlchl*; troit lition. It will a l s o g a i n t h r o u g h i t s s t e a d i l y lnv r i n g b a r v e . plaud t h e inventive mind t h r o w n a r o u n d t h e m . farming i m p l e m e n t s a n d called a Michig which by producing t h e a u t o m o b i l e MIchiK ing costs. Estimates by the railroads M-rviiu Again, we hear -much a b o u t law n e a r b y d e p u t y sheriff, Alfred Schil- Ljan Fru I rbor aimed to give t h e old h o r s e a rest e n f o r c e m e n t these days, a n d when lings. T o g e t h e r they located t h e tools O k l a h o m a - T e x a s w h e a t t e r r i t o r y s h o w e d 21,418 «• Mies o n t h e and at t h e s a m e t i m e let us have a we look a b o u t u s we w o n d e r j u s t ou a n e i g h b o r i n g f a r m . S e c u r i n g a Directors a n d Officers of t h e Commodity Kvchangcs f a r m s of t h o - on J a n u a r y first, a n inei ,"J(i!» w i t h i n chance to m a k e p e r s o n a l c o n t a c t s w h e r e to begin t h e enforcement pro- search w a r r a n t , they found jsojnve with business a n d pleasure a t dis- cess a n d which law we should begin of t h e tools a n d a r r e s t e d t h e thief a year. T h i s n u m b e r h a s been l a r g e l y a d d e d t o flu'ii-r. Carl M a r t i n , P r e s Coldwater N. P. Hul . ..Lansing tances never d r e a m e d of before. on. A s h o r t time ago I listened to w h o was convicted a n d served t i m e Milton Burkliolder, V. P A r e d u c e d c a r r y - o v e r is a l s o h a v i n g a n effect on c o t t o n p r i c e And then when we consider t h e a s t r o n g plea for more s t r i n g e n t e n - for t h e offence. . H. D. l l o r t o n , S « c - T r e a s . . . . K l n d « The world's normal consumption of c o t t o n c a l l s or a n A m e r i - telephone a s a m e a n s of c o m m u n i c a - forcement of t h e prohibition laws, This is one of t h e special services I.. K. Osmer, kfgr Lansing B. I troit tion, a n d also that more recent ad- and great d e n u n c i a t i o n was heaped t h a t t h e F a r m II. V i Howell c a n c r o p of a b o v e 15,000,000 b a l e s . Last y e a r ' s short c r o p c u t Bureau members C. S. Benton, B e a n Dep't dition to o u r every d a y life, t h e on t h e person d a r i n g to question t h e receive from t h e i r o r g a n i z a t i o n , t h e Huron M. L. Noon Ja into the c a r r y - o t e r considerably. It s e e m s . dependable radio, s o m e t h i n g t h a t seems a l m o s t m a t t e r In a n y respect, yet t h e speak- r e w a r d being offered ih o r d e r t h a t Nell B a s s , B e a n Dep't Lansing R. 1 W . E . Phillips Decatur L. \V 1 rule that when the carry-over drops below S.OOO.noo bales the uncanny when o n e t h i n k s of all t h a t er w e a k e n e d his wallop a whole lot t h e f a r m s of t h e m e m b e r s m i g h t be George McCalla Ypsilantl W. J. T h o m a s 'Pids it h a s b r o u g h t to us. Why, we have to m a n y of his h e a r e r s when h e , by b e t t e r protected. p r i c e ris t w e n t y c e n t s , u n l e s s t h e r e is a n u n u s u a l l y lai L. C. K a m l o w s k e Washington ir H a v e n beep able to lounge in o u r home a u t o , fairly shot out of town M. R, Shisler Dr. W itmey . . . D a v i s b u r g c r o p in p r o s p e c t . Such a c r o p does not n o w a p p e a r likely. In living room a n d listen to a g r e a t restricted t o 15 miles an h o u r . M o t o r i s t — " I ' m s o r r y I r a n over F. M. Oetunka . . . James J. Brakenberry . . . B a d f a c t , most oh a r e l o o k i n g f o r a y i e l d l i t t l e l a r g e r t h a n last prima d o n n a in New York, a g r e a t What m e a n t l a w enforcement to h i m y o u r h e n . Would a. d o l l a r m a k e it W. S. H a » l w o o d — Ml Clio symphony orchestra in Chicago, and in o n e respect w a s d i s r e g a r d of law r i g h t ? " year's. If t h a t is t h e e a s e t h e e f f e c t s of a s h r i n k u g c a r r y - o v e r a g r e a t A m e r i c a n h u m o r i s t in K a n - in a n o t h e r . MICH. P O T A T O G R O W E R S We a r e too prone to Farmer—"Wall, better make it will be felt on i n t o 1929 Or l VGO l o n g City, all on o n e e v e n i n g ' s pro- j u d g e t h e o t h e r fellow on h a b i t s we Henry Curtis. Tres Cadillac two. I have a rooster that was R. b , St Johns Flog p r i c e s bit b o t t o m last February. Tln\ to move gram without even m a k i n g t h e per- disapprove of, b u t ignore all rules J. T. Bussey, Yl< e - P r e s . P r o r s m o n t :i m i g h t y fond of t h a t h e n a n d t h e J. I I . < >W' y Hi: sonal effort of t u r n i n g a dial. And that interfere with o u r own wishes. O. E . H a w l e y , S e c y Shelby u p w a r d in A p r i l a n d t h e p r e v a i l i n g o p i n i o n is t h a t b e t t e r p r i shock m i g h t kill h i m t o o . " F . J. H a r g e r , T r e a s . Stan wood Frank again we h a v e h a d o p p o r t u n i t i e s F. P. iillac Caro a r e still to come. A short corn crop might br: them down to listen to t h e personal plea ex- lilac J. R B] t e m p o r a r i l y t h r o u g h t h e d u m p i n g of a lot of u n f islied h o g s o n planation of o u r own Chief Executive Leon G. Van Leu w . GeorK E . A. R a s m u s s e n .aire mus Sheridan irawn tt I Hastings prices later. but that would only moan correspondingly higher until it h a s become no a t t r a c t i o n whatever. In fact. I s o m e t i m e s feel t h a t if some of these things could FREIGHT RATES have been given to t h e public a little M. D. B u s k l r k . Amos T u c k e r , 1 V. P i e s UGAN F R U I T G R O W E R S Paw J o h n Miller Coloma f a n d h i d e s a r e h i g h e r t h a n t h e y h a v e beei w i t h no p r o s p e c t s of a d e c l i n e in s i g h t . for many y e a r s L a m b s " - Id at good p r i c e s more sparingly, they possibly would have been more sought after a n d On Farm Commodities Allan B. G r a h a m S o m e t i m e s h a v e o v e r c h a r g e e r r o r s . Do y o u h a v e y o u r bills a u d i t e d ? South H a v e n P. I>. Leavenw far more appreciated, a n d hence H e r b e r t Nafziger, 2 V. P r e s \V. .1. Schultx Hart all w i n t e r . P r o d u c e r s .,,.,. h a p p y , but f e e d e r s , o both lambs a n d THE TRAFFIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT L. A. Hawley Lu'lington more valuable in t h e way of accom- Millburg icing some close figuring to d profits. Th plishment. Of t h e Michigan State F a r m B u r e a u will check u p t h e c h a r g e s on F . L . Bradford, S e e . - T r e a s . . <'. I Clin vKina H. W . Gowdy i in Australfci b e c a u s e of d r o u g h t , a n d this fact y o u r freight bills; file o v e r c h a r g e c l a i m s ; file loss a n d d a m a g e Bwnton H a r b o r Great masses of people of all F . L. G r a n g e r , Sales M g r • Shelby c l a i m s ; w a t c h all freight r a t e s on y o u r f a r m p r o d u c t s a n d supplies will k e e p w o o ] at h i g h l e v e l s f o r s o m e t i m e . classes were expecting to a t t e n d t h e a n d be y o u r p e r s o n a l r e p r e s e n t a t i v e t o t h e railroadB. Claims col- B e n t o n Ha Latin H » . H. Brake Fremont J o h n B o t t e ma I^ike W i t h e m p l o y m e n 1 h o l d i n g u p . d a i r y a n d p o u l t r y p r i c e s a r e in great political conventions of this lected free for paid-up F a r m B u r e a u m e m b e r s . Henry Namltz -man month, not in person b u t via t h e ra- No C h a r g e F o r A u d i t i n g l i t t l e d a n g e r of a set b a c k . A n d t h i s f a c t o r a h - t s t h e fruit a n d dio, a n d still do t h e i r daily work. J. L EF G.I SHLiA g bTeIeV E HEADQ1Benton H a r b o r >dy Miller Overton American F a r m Bureau H a r r y Hogue Federation vegetable situation. The great gain in c o n s u m p t i o n p r o d u c t s in t h e p a s t h a l f d o z e n y e a r s is in no s m a l l d e g r e e dm* of ti The laboring man was t h e r e in spirit yet his pay check w a s not Farm Bureau Traffic Department 2 2 1 - 2 2 7 N . C e d a r St. L a n s i n g , Mich. BAM H . T H O M P S O N a l t e r e d on pay d a y ; t h e farmer to t h e r i s i n g s t a n d a r d of c i t y life. G E N E l t A L O F F I C E S A. F . B. F 58 C H E S T E R H . GRAY V, tative C o n d i t i o n s h a v e b r i g h t e n e d in o t h e r r e s p e c t s Numerous banks in t h e .Middle W e s t r e p o r t t h a t '.hey h a v e d i s p o s e d of a l l o r m o s t > of t h e i r f o r e c l o s e d farms. V a l u e s of g o o d f a r m l a n d s a r e f i r m - in v a r i o u s s e c t i o n s . T h e farm labor situation is e a s i e r , d u e STATE FARM BVREAV'S PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM s m a l l e r m i g r a t i o n t o t h e c i t i e s a n d a l a r g e r r e t u r n from t h e m . W h i l e c o n d i t i o n s in g e n e r a l a r e b e t t e r , t h e r e a r e s o m e d i s t r e s s e d areas and crops. It is not p r o b a b l e t h a t t h e r e e f c a n be a y e a r Farm Bureau Alfalfa LEGISLATION F a b r i c bill; < o of e n t i r e l y f a v o r a b l e c o n d i t i o n s t h r o u g h o u t a c o u n t r y a s l a r g e a s this. I; and industry f a r e n o b e t t e r in t h i s r e s p e c t doe.s f a r m i n g ^ f o r e x a m p l e , c o a l , t h e r a i l r o a d - e q t t i p m e n t e o n i p a - than Wins In Missaukee Co. ; \ S. Mi • manufacti simie t e x t i l e b r a n d i e s a r e n o w h a v i n g t r o u b l e s of o n e y form of s a l e s tHv nsump- kind or another. Eight of Ten Best Fields in Contest W e r e Planted T o Michigan t a x ; r e t e n t i o n of federal lncotl E N A C T E D APR. 26, 192t f G o o d i n g - K e t c h a m Seed It is a s a f e p r i n c i p l e t h a t a f u n d a m e n t a l o c c u p a t i o n will not r e - F a r m Bureau Brands i n g bill. TAXATION main p e r m a n e n t l y below the profit line. Those w h o kept their ly b u r d e n e d farm p r o p e r t y f a i t h in t h e oil i n d u s t r y t h r o u g h its r e c e n t o v e r p r o d u c t i o n dif- T h e hardiness a n d p r o d u c t i v i t y of M i c h i g a n F a r m B u r e a u n o r t h e r n enactment fa) 'i ie t a x for h i g h w a y funds. ficulties have seen that "principle w o r k o u t . Farming requires a g r o w n alfalfa seeds w a s d e m o n s t r a t e d again J u n e 13, 1 9 2 8 w h e n 3 0 con- • of S t a t e ' s g e n - i r t y levy. - e r t i m e t o m a k e t h e t u r n t h a n most o t h e r - »ut t h e t u r n testing M i s s a u k e e c o u n t y alfalfa fields of five acres o r m o r e w e r e j u d g e d b y ding a n y m o r e t a x e x e m p t comes. Now. with increasing competition gradually bringing representatives of the M i c h i g a n S t a t e College, A g r ' l D e p ' t of t h e P e n n s y l v a - E N A C T E D J A N . 29, 1925 (d> m of a s s e s s m e n t of farm a n d d o w n t h e p r i c e s of m a n u f a c t u r e d goods, the g a p between them 167,350 A N N U A L L Y In a c c o r d a n c e w i t h s a l e s nia railroad, a n d t h e A g r ' l E d i t o r of t h e G r a n d R a p i d s Press, w i t h fields 8 I N C E 1924 a n d f a r m p r o d u c t s is c l o dollars a r e w o r t h more this (Farm Bureau Investigations brought planted to F a r m B u r e a u seeds p l a c i n g as follows equalization in Calhoun, Ingham, Wash- t h a n last a m i t h e r e s h o u l d b e m o r e of t h e i | • E d i t o r i a l in tenaw, Monroe and Kalamazoo counties, saving farmer taxpayers $67,350 excess •June. r . ' l > . C o u n t r y C e n t Ionian. liVpriiited iiy . ^ pBe r m ^ i ^s s i_o n^ ^of ^ 1st J. K. SCHUT, of Lucas GRIMM taxes annually.) T h e C o u n t r y G e n t l e m a n , C o p y r i g h t e d by t h e C u r t i s P u b l i s h i n g TRAXSI'OKTATION 2 n d - A . L. DAVIS, of Merritt GRIMM E F F E C T I V E S E P T . 10, Imrnedial igan Zone 1925 R a t e dee •ler s h i p p e r s in 3 r d - E D . POWELL, Lake City ONTARIO VAR. 69 counti annually. J. K. Schut Has Best \). Kelly Q r i m m - clay loam; 4th—KKi-D Dii:.Mf:w MARKETING : mar! and ONTARIO VAR. <» m a r k e t - Missaukee Co. Alfalfa ' t i l i z c r i). of 3th—JOHN VAX IIAINTI'A ONTARIO YAK. ing p r o g r a m n o w well u n d e r w a y in igan. '.no 7th—HENRY ( T i r n s GRIMM AlTOMomiJ: INSURANCE growth. I fa. with Township Moves A w a y ; E F F E C T I V E OCT. 20, farmer! against <\\, IT SCIHTTK UimiM 1926 loss b y fire, theft, collision, p r o p e r t y d a m - who Taxes Puzzle State a g e a n d public liability f u r n i s h e d a t r e a - s o n a b l e rat won bono: ution. their alfalfa :>tli-H. K. BAAS ONTARIO YAK. aid their pre; When an entire township pull? up lion t o r 11 the a u d i - Michigan F a r m B u r e a u G r i m m , H a r d i g a n , a n d U t a h c o m m o n alfalfa Ontario Variegat- ti to- do about HOW N E W YORK S E E S T H E W A T E R W A Y 11. Appli. Th ii which seeds are domestic, Michigan a d a p t e d seeds a n d a r e g u a r a n t e e d t o t h e p u r - g r o u n d limestone i•• been puxzMng O. I', f u l l e r , a u d i t o r chaser a s such. T h e y a r e of high p u r i t y a n d g e r m i n a t i o n , a n d are the s t a n d - It i s n o w a g r e e d t h e west m u s t b e p l a c e d on a m a r i t i m e J o h n Van 11 ' ntario Varie- general, w h o h a s reported to t h e T h e q u e s t i o n p r e s e n t i n g Itself is, • " S h a l l t h i s d e e p w a t e r co g a t e d - s a n d y soil: 1 ton of gi a d m i n i s t r a t i v e hoard that all t h e ard for t h o u s a n d s of Michigan alfalfa g r o w e r s . P u t u p in F a r m B u r e a u tion be for t h e benefit of t h e wesl t h e benefit of K e w one per . heridan township, Glad- Brand sacks, sealed a t o u r w a r e h o u s e . York'" andy win iave moved to o t h e r ground lime localities. T h e r e is DO way to The Govern ih his last annual in • L s e F a r m B u r e a u B r a n d seeds f o r y o u r s u m m e r seeding of alfalfa. the Legislature, statii Canal \. h as Oj-der n o w from y o u r nearest co-operative a s s ' n . A postcard to u s will b r i n g Hired to ])eti- y o u r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s for s u m m e r seeding. can never be . on for the State, lion lor relief and there aren't five I that this canal should be made a part of an All-American itte—Grimm bandy •its left in bhe county. soil; J ' . , tons of g r o u n d liiaesl Gov. 1'i'ed IV. Green informed thp Deep Waterway, connecting the Greal with the Atlantic Ocean." (t>) The Legislature of the St Jew York last win- - i d phis] I audi: struct t h e attorn- . il that he would in- ' to p r e - Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Service • for the of the B; R. K. B ario Vari»/?ai Lansing, M i c h i g a n a bill for t h e 1 ! Northern Varieties ton, presents the remarkable lions of dollars for loaning Brody, Michigan Farm Bureau, Lan- an order restraining the State De- and veal are solicited. Tag's and sing; George Roxbuiy, State Grange, partment of Agriculture from testing market information sent on request. Lincoln. Nebr. June 27—Much spectacle of feeling compelled in its national platform promise obedience to a provis- to purposes at a low rate of in- terest, and through the inter- mediate credit banks six hun- REDUCE LOSSES IN Reed City; W H. Hill, Stockyards Companies, Buffalo, New York: .1. the cattle on the Helme farm. unhardy alfalfa seed of southern origin is being mislabeled and sold to Nebraska farmers as good seed, ac- ion of the federal constitution which it has flagrantly disre- dred fifty-five million dollars for loaning purposes at a low LIVESTOCK SHIPPED C. Knapp, Railroads. Toknio, Ohio; Burt Wermuth, Farm Press, Detroit; cording to evidence furnished to the State Seed Analyst and from Inspec- tion of many samples of seed offered garded and to apologize to the country for its failure to en- force laws enacted by tthe con- rate of interest, and through the intermediate credit banks six hundred fifty-five million Work Of Loss Prevention Association Shows Fred Hensnaw . Daily Press, Detroit; O. B. Price, at large, Detroit. The oflicers were all re-elected: ORDER BINDER TWINE NOW gress of the United States. dollars of shortt-term dredits J ; H. O'Mealey, president; L. Whit- The demand for Michigan State Industries binder twine, made lor sale. have been available to the ney Watkins, vice president and O. B. at Jackson, is always heavy. Sometimes the supply becomes Johnson grass seed has let the cat Speaking for the national demo- Much Is Gained Price, secretary. cracy, this convention pledges farmers. The post office de- limited. Therefore, we suggest that you see your out of the bag. Johnson grass WIIJ the party and its nominees to partment has systematically Through the work carried on by co-operative association manager at once and not survive the winter in the north- an honest effort to enforce the and generously extended the ern latitudes, yet alfalfa seed con- eighteenth amendment and all rural free delivery routes into the Michigan Livestock Loss Preven- Gratiot Bureau Puts order your 1928 needs. The Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service taining it is labeled • "Northern tion Association during the first two Grown," "Northwestern Nebraska," other provisions of the federal even the most sparsely settled communities. years of its existence, a all Committee to Work handles Jackson twine because it is the best. constitution and all laws enact- livestock handled at the Detroit It is one of the few STANDARD YUCATAN 'Utah," "Idaho," etc., and sold to ed pursuant thereto. W. R. Salisbury of Middleton, F SISAL TWINES containing long fibre. farmers as such. The presence of "When a shortage of trans- stockyards in 1927 were reduced an "We are offering Jackson twine in two size*— Democrats portation facilities threatened average of 22 per cent as compared B. Hines of Perrinton, and E. W. Johnson grass seed In alfalfa seed the old five pound ball and the new 8 pound to deprive the farmers of their with previous years. Mulholland of Ithaca, a committee ball, illustrated here. The 8 pound ball fits is a good indication that at least a On The Tariff of the Gratiot County Farm Bureau, opportunity to reach waiting This was brought out at the an- New 8 lb. ball and works nicely in any can that holds a 5 large share of the seed was produced were scheduled to meet Friday, J a n e The Democratic tariff legis- markets overseas, the president nual meeting of this organization pound ball. We recommend it. in the south. 22, at the home of R. C. Blank or lation will be based on the fol- - appreciative and sensitive of at Detroit recently. For Sale By Those responsible for the decep- the condition and the possible Perrinton to discuss plans for giving loing policies: The secretary's report showed a Co-op Associations and Farm Bureau tion are not only doing a great harm . loss to the communities, order- Gratiot members more Farm Bureau The maintenance of legiti- marked reduction in losses of live- to the legitimate seed trade, but are mate business and a high stan- ed the reconditioning of ship- service, and to outline a program for Distributors causing untold losses to farmers who stock received. Although sheep dard of wages for American ping board vessels, thus re- losses increased 19 per cent, losses the ensuing year. buy the seed in good faith. labor. lieving a great emergency. The planting of the southern seed were reduced in other classes of Increasing the purchasing "Last, but not least, the livestock as follows: calv- J 4 per has caused the loss of millions of power of wages and income by federal tariff commission has cent; cattle, 20 per cent; and hogs, dollars to farmers of Nebraska dur- the reduction of those mono- at all times shown a willing- 41 per cent; with a loss reduction of ing the past few years. It has been polistic and extortionate tariff ness under the provisions of 22 per cent for all classes of animals established by experiments in all parts of the state and by the costly experiences of farmers that seed produced in southern United States is not winter hardy in Nebraska rates bestowed in payment of political debts. Abolition of log-rolling and restoration of the Wilson con- the flexible tariff act to aid the farmers when foreign competi- tion, made possible by low wage scales abroad threatened to during 1927 compared ro 1920. Most of these losses are dn> to over- loading, poor condition, of animals at time of loading, poorly constructed Could These Things This information has been broad- cast many times and to all parts of the state. The farmers are aware of (he danger in using seed of question- ception of a fact-finding tariff commission, quasi-judicial and free from the executive domin- ation which has destroyed the usefulness of the present com- deprive our farmers of their domestic markets. Under this act the president has increased duties on wheat, flour, feed, and dairy products. Nu- mill partitions, or no partitions at all. E. W. Campbell, Manager of the Parma Co-operative Shipping Asso- ciation, was awarded the prize for the best shipping record submitted Happen To You? able origin, yet they are rendered merous other farm products helpless when unhardy seed is of- mission. curing 1927. His record -bowed 1 The following stories are taken from the records of the State Farm Mutual are now being investigated by loss (dead and crippled combined) fered to them under a label which Positive At Last the tariff commission. for every 534 animals (Shipped. He Automobile Insurance Company and show why more than 14,000 Michigan indicates northern origin and winter received a "lifetime" fouruiin pen. hardiness. The prosecuting attorney was hav- "We promise every assist- farm families are protecting themselves with our insurance as to what might ing a difficult time with the star ance in the reorganization of Raymond L. Lee, of Deekervllle If the fraudulent mislabeling of witness for tihe defense. His answers the marketing system on sound- hi^h school, won first p l a . ' in the happen to their cars, or their life savings or their personal futures if they this seed meant only the loss to the er and more economical lines, essay contest and attended the meet- farmer of the purchase price, it were evasive and not to the point. and where diversification is ing as a guest. Dwain.Jvnapp, of should have an automobile accident on the highways or elsewhere: would not be so serious. Much 'great- The judge finally cautioned him to give more precise answers. "We - needed, government financial s Three Rivers high school, who was er losses are sustained through the assistance during period of second, was also a guest. THEFT LIABILITY PROTECTION waste of time and labor in seed bed don't want your opinion of this case just answer questions put to you, transition. Re-elect Directors A policy holder'3 car was stolen A policy holder, operating a dairy preparation, the loss of the use of "The Republican party pled- The directors were all -elected in Detroit. In a few days it was re- business and owning a 300 acre farm, tint's all." the land for a year or two, and ges itself to the enactment of at the meeting except two who covered partially stripped. We paid reported his car, driven by his daughter, "You say you drive a wagon?" the expense of our insured's trip to involved in an accident. Three persons through the general disruption oi asked the prosecutor. legislation creating a federal had moved from the state. The di- crop rotation plans due to failure to* bring the car home and supplied the in the other car were injured and both "No, sir, I do not," came the farm board clothed with the rectors are given as follows: J. H. cars wrecked. Suit was brought against obtain a permanent stand.—Ne- parts Btolen from the car. Another positive answer. necessary powers to promote O'.Mealey, Michigan Livestock Ex- policy holder had his car stolen In Lan- this policy holder on three counts total- braska Agricultural College. the establishment of farm mar- ling $17,500. Our company furnished "But didn't you tell me just a sing. The thief drove it to Edmoro Tthe best protection on alfalfa moment ago that you did?" keting systems of farmer own- and had a collision. We returned the necessary legal aid and settled the seed is to get it from a source that ed and controlled stabilization claim. I "No, sir, I did not." car and paid for putting it into it3 you can depend on,—where the "i igin of the seed can be given to your satisfaction. Under the Michi- "Gracious! I put it to you on your oath. Do you drive a wagon?" "No, sir." corporations or associations to prevent and control surpluses through orderly distribution. Do Your former condition. FIRE PROPERTY DAMAGE PROTECTION Another policy holder was found li- gan seed origin law, Michigan seedt dealers show the origin of alfalfa seed on the seed tag. This law can- "Then what is your occupation?" "I drive a horse!" "We favor adequate tariff protection to sucih of our agri- cultural products as are affect- Own Selling A northern Michigan policy holder had the electric heater going to warm up his motor during below zero Weath- able in an accident in which his truck wrecked a new big car. The property damage claim, as settled by our com- not reach the out of state dealer who When you bill your stock to er, a common practice where he lives. pany, amounted to $1,200. ed by the foreign competition. The car caught fire. The bill was over may be disposed to traffic in seed "Hexagon Simms," teacher said the Michigan Stock Exchange to a colored pupil who had just "We favor, without putting $300. His check arrived inside of a )t adapted to Michigan. the government into business, Co-op Commission Merchant? FAR-REACHING PROTECTION been whispering and was looking week after rendering the bill. Our the establishment of a federal or the Producers at East Buf- policy covers "Fire from any cause." An Indiana policy holder, driving to i Fast and Snappy Judge—"How old are you?" very innocent, "do you know what deceit is?" "Yassum," was the reply. "When system of organization for co- operative and orderly market- falo, you do your own selling in the terminal market. COLLISION NORTHERN MICHIGAN, got into an ac- cident at Manistee. His car was at- ing of farm products. You get all the stock will Another policy holder's oar was side- tached, several hundred miles from Maid—"Well, er—er." Ah leans over an' hears somethin' bring. You get the advantage swiped by another car and wrecked bad- home, where he was a stranger. But, "Don't hesitate; every minute rip, Ah knows dat's de seat."— "The vigorous efforts of this ly when it was driven into a tree. This he had a State Farm Mutual policy. He administration towards broad- of having your own co-opera- makes it worse!" Country Gentleman. tively employed salesmen at company paid $420 for fixing it up. Still telephoned our Lansing office at State ening our exports market will another policy holder had reason to be Farm Bureau Headquarters. His re- be continued. the Terminal markets sell your lease was arranged by telephone and thankful on account of collision insur- "The Republican party pled- stock to the best advantage ance. His car ran into a moving freight he went on his way rejoicing. We pro- They are here in your inter Why They Grow ges itself to the development and enactment of measures which will place the agricultur- al interests of America on a est and take pride in getting the top or as near to it for you as they can. Through them, train. This company paid $211 to fix it up. tect our policy holders anywhere in the United States or Canada. Alfalfa basis of economic equality with other industry to insure its prosperity and sujecea you go into the terminal mar- ket and deal with packers through our salesmen who are experienced in those markets. There are hundreds of other cases. The State Farm Mutual has adjusted thousands of losses throughout the country the past year, several hundred of them in Michigan. If you drive without insurance, you are betting everything i/ Republicans Why should you let go of you have that you won't have an accident. It may cost you the savings of a I Its Feeding Value On Prohibition your stock at any point between life time. Why not let us carry at farm rates your risk on fire, theft, public you and the packer when it I . An ideal roughage providing essentials for maintenance, growth, The much-discussed topic of isn't necessary for you to do liability, property damage to others and your own possible collision loss? yield of animal products and reproduction. prohibition, wihich. like the so? You and your co-opera- 3. Has nutritive properties practically equal to standard wheat bran farm question, proved a prob- or ground oats. lem in the resolutions commit- tive neighbors can get togeth- We have farmer agents and adjusters everywhere, affording genuine pro- er on a carload. Make your 3. Furnishes minerals readily assimilated and especially needed in tee discussions, was disposed of next shipment to us. tection at remarkably low rates to those who can qualify. For further informa- growth and reproduction. in a law enforcement plank NOTICE: We again nrge tion, write our Lansing office. 4. Is palatable and has a desirable physical effect upon the digestive pledging the party and its nomi- shippers to be very careful system. nees to the "observance and about bedding and partition- 5. Can be used equally well as green feed, hay, or pasture and final- ly provides green manure. vigorous enforcement" of the iighteenth amendment. ing their cars properly. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. 6. It reduces the protein grain requirement and lowers the cost of Michigan Livestock Exchange of BLOOMINGTON, ILL. all animal products. Republicans Detroit, Mich. Its Economy of Production On the Tariff or Michigan State Farm Bureau "We re-affirm our belief In LANSING MICHIGAN AGENT MICHIGAN Long time stands (3 to 5 years) distribute costs of seeding and the protective tariff as a funda- Producers Commission Ass'n lower the annual charges against the crop. mental and essential principle East Buffalo, N. Y. Several cuttings per year afford a wide distribution and use of of the economic life of this na- labor and equipment. tion. While certain provisions Two or three crops in a season eliminate the risk of total crop of the present law require re- failure. vision in the light of changes in the world competitive situa- High yields per acre result in lower costs per ton and make the tion since its enactment the hay supply more certain. record of tihe United States The deep roots reach after latent plant food and water, being considerably drought resistant. It can be cut, cured, and handled relatively easy with efficient since 1922 clearly shows that the fundamental protective principle of the law has been SOW MORE ALFALFA THIS SUMMER! machinery and equipment fully justified * * * The great Its Wide Adaptation expansion in the wealth of our Michigan can well afford to increase its alfalfa acreage. The Michigan State College nation during the past 54 years Suitable on practically all types of soil when well drained, limed, and particularly in the past recommends summer seeding in regions short in alfalfa. Farm Bureau Brand sealed inoculated, and supplied with available plant food. Can be used in a short or long time rotation either alone or in decade could not have been ac- complished without a protective sacks of Grimm, Hardigan and Utah common alfalfa seeds guarantee hardiness, mixtures. tariff system designed to pro- quality and genuineness of variety. Relished by all classes of livestock and poultry and is highly nu- mote the vital interests of all tritious for all. classes * * * They are enjoyed .It is adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions when prop- throughout tihe land either di- Largely because of Farm Bureau adapted seeds, Michigan's alfalfa acreage has in- er seed sources are used. rectly or indirectly. Their Its Benefits to the Soil stimulus has been felt in indus- creased 434,000 acres in the past eight years. See your co-op for Farm Bureau seed. When properly inoculated it gathers free nitrogen from the air, tries, farming sections, trade If not available locally, write us. A postcard brings recommendations for summer circles, and communities in enriching soil fertility. every quarter. However, we seeding. * * * *1 Heavy root and sod development adds organic matter or humus realize that there are certain to'every acre. industries which cannot now Deep root systems bring to the surface large amounts of leaching Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Service successfully compete with for- Lansing, Michigan plant food. eign producers because of lower Please send me recommendations for summer It loosens the soil structure, increasing its water holding capaci- foreign wages and a lower cost seeding of alfalfa. ty. of living abroad, and we pledge Benefits succeeding crops in the rotation the next Republican congress I expect to sow acres this season. Its Effect Upon the Farmer and His Farm to an examination and where My name MICH. FARM B U R E A U SEED S E R V I C E ssary a revision of these So great are its merits that it commands respect for the best schedules to the end that Amer- Town 224 North Cedar Street preparation and care. ican labor in thepe industries To succeed it requires good farm practices; drainage, lime, fer- tilization, good seed, inoculation, thorough soil preparation and may again command the (home market, may maintain its Seed Dealer Lansing, Michigan good crop management. standard of living, and may It is a weed killer, clearing the land for future crops. count upon steady employment Town Timely attention to details and thoroughness of all operations in its accustomed fic-ld. are essential for best results. Date Alfalfa makes a good farmer better, both as a grower and "Adherence to that policy H (Mailing this coupon no obligation) feeder, and improves his farm and his community.—Eastern ntial for the continue'' States Farmers Exchange. prosperity of the country * * *. June 29, 1938 MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS mm Negro logic in response: in' yo' was to hab dat water piped bor says it's good for feed; he SOUND LOGIC ARTICHOKE HAS Government Stocks Lakes gets a ton ..frjoin ev'ry seed; he had to rent some extra land to "S'pose yo' was thirsty an come to yo' house, yo'd have to pay, to a river. Yo' could kneel right wouldn't yo'? De salvation am free, A colored preacher had just con- down an' drink your fill, couldn't but it's de habin' it piped to yo' dat POSSIBILITIES FOR of Glacier National Parks get room for his stack to stand. My little patch of makes all the hay I want, by timothy cluded a sermon on "Salvation am yo'? An' it wouldn't cost yo' nothin'. yo' got to pay fo'."—Wall Street Free," and announced that a col- Dat water would be free. But, s'pos- Journal. „ MICHIGAN FARMS Barren Waters Planted so high that the fish can not climb W i t h them when they come in from the gee. When I have cut it once I'm clone, and sit around, out of lection would be taken up for a benefit of the parson and his family. E s t a t e m u t u a l R o d d c d Fire Crystallization of Levulose F i s h L i f e W h i c h Is Proving Fruitful spawning grounds. Government ex- perts, however, know of choice va- rieties that will breed in these lakes the sun, and have some time to tmoke and think, and sym- pathize with that poor gink! — A member in tlhe audience abjected to the paradoxical nature of the FARMERS! 1 € I n s u r a n c e C o . , o j ITUch. HOME O F r i C K - F L I N T . MICH Sugar Gives Plant and never go below the trap-like Courtesy of the Prairie Farmer. proceedings and received this bit of DO YOU VALUE WHAT YOU OWN? falls. They have introduced these If so, insure in the largest Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Com- Importance Artificial introduction of fish in varieties and they have multiplied pany in Michigan. $70,700.00 at risk. Assets and Resources the lakes of Glacier National Park to gratifying numbers. $356,619.53. A blanket policy covering all farm personal. Dis- Artichokes,—a new crop for the farmers of Michigan and the country has been discovered and is gaining in Montana has proved to be success- ful, the varieties introduced multiplied to gratifying have Eastern brook and rainbow trout numbers, have been most successfully planted the Department of the Interior an- in the eastern portion of the park. Get the most count given for fire proof roofs and fire extinguishers. Write for Information W. T. LEWIS, Sec'y, 710-713 P . P. Smith Bldg., Flint, Michigan. favor. The development of this plant and its possibilities, both agri- culturally and industrially, promises nounced. Since the park was established in of Three barren lakes were successfully stocked with grayling and offer some the ~ best fishing for this species more Jbryour / 1910, accocding to the statement. to be found in the country. to be very interesting. The Jeru- salem Artichoke, a member of the sunflower family, has been consid- ered a wild weed on Mie pest order, 18,000,000 fish fry were planted in its waters and last year 2,250,000 were released in the streams and Trout Thrive Best in West West of the Continental Divide, actual i\ lime wait limestone FARMis PROSPf RIIY dollar ' for some reason, native or cutthroat especially on account of its persist- ance, good enough for hog feed pro- lakes of the park. The full extent of the statement trout thrives best. The one excep- tion to this is Lake Ellen Wilson, K .SOLVAY, Built on vided the hogs did the digging. This follows: Crystal lakes well stocked with which has been stocked with eastern \ Here's how—when you buy lime estimate was general until twelve brook trout. Fishing in this high \ years ago when tlhe late Congress- fish into which an angler has never mountain lake is unexcelled any- you are really buying lime oxide (its man Joseph Sibley of Penn. brought cast a line, other lakes that know where. active chemical property), and this is what you get: some tubers of a greatly improved only those aristocratic varieties se- lected and planted there by the Gov- High up in the mountains of Gla For $125.00 you can buy, on an average, delivered to your station, type of artichoke back to his farm from France and started growing ernment's fish experts, are among cier Park are a number of small 25 tons Solray Pulverixed Limestone containing 12 % torn of lime oxidt, Of lakes that are inaccessible except to 9 tons Burnt Lime containing 7 S tons lime oxide, or and experimenting with them as hu- the attractions offered by Glacier the experienced mountain climber. 10 tons Hydrated Lime containing 1% tons lime oxide. man food, especially for those af- National Park for the coming sea- Choice varieties of fish have been flicted with diabetes. son. planted in them but some of them You obtain 66% more actual lime for your money when Champlain, the explorer, carried Few of Lakes Contained Fish have never been fished since be- you buy Solvay Pulverized Limestone. Crops—Dairy Cows—and Poultry the tubers of the wild plant to France There are 250 lakes in Glacier ing stocked. What a paradise for the Spread Solvay this year—note the bumper crops—and are the fundamentals of farm pros- in exploration days and Sibley car- Park, strangely, many of them were first followers of Izaak Walton to perity. Your ability to obtain you'll spread Solvay every year! greatest production from them de- ried it back, greatly improved In quite without fish until these were reach them! type, more than 200 years later. artificially introduced. The Conti- W r i t e for booklet. termines your net profit. Last year two and a quarter mil- Congressman Sibley was so pleased nental Divide cuts the park in two lion fish fry were planted in the SOLVAY SALES CORPORATION Michigan Farm Bureau with the products of tihis plant both and east' of it there were but two streams and lakes of Glacier Park. Detroit, Mich. Offers You A Three Way Service as human and animal food that he lakes that had fish in them. The Altogether, since the park was estab Michigan Farm Bureau pure, offered to furnish our government cause of this absence of fish was the lished in 1910, 18,000,000 have been Cir- adapted, high-quality seeds, free with tubers for planting and labora- from troublesome weeds, have tory work provided appropriations fact that most fish go to the lower released in its waters. All of these, reaches of streams or to the ocean of course, are of the choicest varie soid by solved the problem for thousands of farmers of what seeds to use for the work were made by Congress. This program was started six years to spawn and that, below these lofty ties suitable to the region that are to lakes, there are waterfalls that are be found anywhere in the world. LOCAL DEALERS for bigger crops. ago and now there are about fifty MICHIGAN MILKMAKER — the varieties growing on Arlington Farms famous 24% balanced feed for Northwest Shiawassee and the Bureau of Standards has worked out a process for crystalliz- County Members Meet SHIAWASSEE FOLKS dairy cowj} has likewise helped hundreds of dairymen to a milk ing the sugar from the artichoke and butter fat production from tubers. Members and friends of the Shia- BUILDING STRONG their her$s, far beyond their fond- The bureau says of the Levulose wassee County Farm Bureau from Salt Your H a y est hopes, with a minimum of feed expense: sugar obtained from artichokes: "Levulose is the finest of all the the townships of Fairfield, Rush, Middlebury and Owosso, held a meet- SERVICEPROGRAM Here are four good reasons why you should salt your hay: Similarly, experiencedj)oultrymen choose MICHIGAN EGG MASH, because, in combination with scratch feed, it maintaips the proper sugars. It has long been scientifi- ing at the Ladies Aid Rooms of the balance for greater egg production and produces increased profits most' fascinating and elusive. Garland Methodist Protestant Hundred Attend Meeting of 1.—Because it will keep better. from their flocks. The human race consumes large Church, Thursday evening, June 21. 2.—Because it is more palatable for your For detailed information on Michigan Farm Bureau Seeds, Dairy and quantities of it in honey and in During the early part of the even- Three Townships stock. Poultry Feeds, write us direct or consult your local Co-operative syrup. Physiologically it is prob- ably the most easily assimilable of ing the people were entertained by a band directed by Mr. Hubbard of June 20 3.—Because it is more digestible by your Dealer. stock. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU SEED SERVICE, MICHIGAN FARM the sugars. Its sweetness is 1 s i Middlebury Township. Later in the Something new in the line of a 4.—Because it keeps your hay moist and BUREAU SUPPLY SERVICE, Lansing, Mich. times that of ordinary sugar. For evening this band sprung a male many years experimenters in all Farm Bureau meeting was held at reduces your fire hazard. quartet which also contributed to parts of the world have attempted the program. the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Wal- worth, Shiawassee County, Wednes- Salt Your Hay With Non-Caking Salt to crystallize this sugar from water The supper arrangements were in solution, but have never succeeded. day afternoon and evening, June charge of Mrs. J. T. Purves. Speakers 20th. The program was as follows: It has long been considered uncrys- from the state organization were tallizable. Exceedingly small At 2 o'clock the County Farm reminded that these Farm Bureau amounts have been made by special Bureau Board held its business women "sure can cook". chemical companies (by the use of meeting; at three a similar meeting The first address on the program alcohol) for scientific purposes, and of the Supply Service dealers was was given by F. F. Walworth, secre- also, where the patient was rich held and after a pot-luck supper tary of the Shiawassee County Farm enough, for diabetics. there was a general meeting of Bureau. Mr. Walworth, who is now "When ordinary sugar is eaten, members and invited guests of in charge of the Farm Bureau it breaks up immediately into dex- Hazelton, Caledonia and New Haven Services in his county, showed how i trose and levulose. The price of townships. a number of the Farm Bureau mem- levulose ranges from $30.00 per bers were able to pay their dues all After the County Farm Bureau pound for a poor product to $110 per or in part by benefits received Board had disposed of local business, pound for the crystalline material through the purchase of Farm F. G. Wright, district representative corresponding in purity to that of Bureau supplies. of the State Organization Depart- ordinary sugar. The bureau has ment, was asked to present the new Mr. Wright spoke of the needs of succeeded in throwing down pure district plan of membership work, farmers and the relation of the crystlline levulose from water solu- after which the District Plan con- State Farm Bureau to these needs, tion. In appearance levulose cannot tract with the State Farm Bureau emphasizing the stervice side of be distinguished from ordinary sug- was signed by the officers of the Farm Bureau history. He made it ar. It has a very much higher solu- County Board. plain that the Farm Bureau is more bility tlhan other sugars. The bur- concerned about the quality than At the dealers' meeting Mr. T. C. eau of standards is making it from the number of its membership. Maurer, Assistant manager, of the the tubers of the Jerusalem arti- Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Service choke, a weed which has overcome presented the alfalfa situation. all of its enemies, grows well any- Mistress (just returned from a ^hop- Local people appearing on the where in the United States, and ping t r i p ) : "Did any one call dur- program were the Bailey Sisters produces from 10 to 20 to«s to the ing my absence, Bridget?" who entertained with two vocal acre. Bridget: "Only a commitay o' duets; Reverend Cheney and his "The bureau hopes to carry on ex- ladies, ma'm, but Oi sent them off daughter, Miss Cheney, also enter- periments on a semi-factory scale wi' a flea in their ears." tained with a vocal duet. Rev. Lyons this winter and to make a consider- Mistress (greatly perturbed): "Oh, was also present and took part in able quantity of levulose. Through my! What did you say to them, the program. the philanthropy of the Honorable anyway?" In the evening, brief addresses Joseph C. Sibley, former member of Bridget: "Sure, an' they said they were given by F. F. Walworth, Congress from Pennsylvania, the called t' c'llect money t* buy coal secretary of the Shiawassee County bureau has had made available 1,000 f'r tih' church, an' Oi told thim ye Farm Bureau, Mr. Maurer of the bushels of Mammoth French White may look simple but yez's no fool, Seed SenVjjce, Mr. C. L. Brody, Jerusalem artichoke tubers. The f'r well ye know th' church is h'at- Manager of the State Farm value of this material is not less ed steam."—Wall Street Jouranal. Bureau and F. G. Wright, district than $5,000 at the current market representative price. The artichoke is being grown Mr. Walworth said that a move- The State has released a $75,00f extensively, not only because of the ment is well under way to Farm legislative appropriation to Michigan tubers, but because of the prefer- Bureau services within reach of all State College for construction of a ence of animals for the tops, which members in the county. new dairy barn. are generally siloed, over hay. Mr. Brody packed 30 minutes full There is no agricultural problem con- The procedure and details of the of facts relative to the state organiza- nected with the artichoke. It is plan and purpose were submitted tion and assured all persons that the cultivated about the same as corn is to the Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau is here to give services. cultivated in the Middle West, three approved; this course was also fol- There were 20 cars parked in the times with the cultivator if possible." lowed with the Michigan State Farm yard and about 100 people were pres- Since.the discovery of the prqcess Bureau so that the farmer and busi- ent. Mr. and Mrs. Walworth are for extracting levulose sugar from ness man could co-operate in devel- great entertainers and deserve much the- artichoke tubers, the interest in oping a new enterprise in a mutually credit for the success of the meeting. artichoke culture has grown so rap- profitable manner. idly that demand for tubers of the im- It has been proposed to establish proved type far exceeds the supply although the price range has been the first manufacturing unit in Lan- sing and otihers throughout the T h e Lazy from $3 to $5 per bushel. Some of the food products to be state and country as rapidly as prac- ticable. The plant of the artichoke Farmer's produced from artichoke tubers, in addition to levulose sugar, are flakes similar to potato chips, pickles, is disease, corn borer and other pest resistant, thrives everywhere but Opinion i FOR HORSES OR TRACTOR particularly well in sandy soils, breakfast food, flour, and The tubers are also baked, used in syrup. yields from 200 to 500 bushels of tubers to the acre and 5 to 15 tons of Alfalfa Here's the implement that will be used more days and in more ways than any other I salads, soups, chop suey and numer- My neighbor's busy ev'ry day on your farm. And, here's the book which fully describes it, outlines its many uses,| of tops, is not injured by freezing, a-putting up alfalfa hay, he has ous other ways. One hotel in Chi- so that- the tubers may be harvested to work from morn till night to and discusses good seed bed preparation in general. Write for it—it's FREE—sim cago «has worked out thirty recipes either fall or spring. Ordinary po- get the blamed stuff put up for using the tubers in their menus. ply ask for "Soil Sense I tato machinery is adapted to use in right. He never has a breath- The tubers are relished by all live- planting and digging. We under- ing spell, except to tank up at stock, poultry and such furbearing animals as eat vegetables. The tops yield from 5 to 15 tons stand the National organization will be chartered soon as the National the well. The blamed stuff is so thick and tall that he can't Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service Artichoke Products Company and hope to save it all. When he Lansing, Michigan of silage or fodder to the acre and will be directed by well known busi- has got the first crop made he of high quality especially for dairy cattle. The stalks also can be used ness men and agricultural leaders. It is estimated that it will require can't sit loafing in the shade; he'll have have to plow his corn FOR CORN A N D O T H E R ROW Note These Low Prices In manufacturing wood substitute 2,500 acres to supply eaoh factory CROPS again, and cut his early oats, The wheel shown here can be purchas- board and insulating material. with the tubers necessary for con- and then his second crop of that ed for converting your Culti-Packer Actual Length Nu Number f a r m nureau Only a few people of pioneering tinuous operation and that it would blamed hay, he'll have to cut into the finest Rotary Hoe—the Dun- No. Rolling Weight. ™bw instincts have been growing and ex- ham Culti-Hoe. Or you can buy the Over-all, Capacity, Pounds of Price take a score or more of such fac- and mow away. The stuff Culti-Hoe as a separate Implement. Wheel8 perimenting with Jerusalem arti- tories to meet the present demand Use it on corn up to 8 or 9 inches and Inches Inches Horses Complete grows all the summer through; chokes and in a group meeting held for artichoke products as diebetic when weather's dry It lives on on mint, beets, beans, etc. Write for 86 950 f.o.b., Berea, O. folder describing its many uses. (Culti- 50 74 37 •$59.95 in Chicago recently it was agreed food and sweetening from confection- dew, and all the time he's mak- • Hoe is Dunham's registered trade- 52 98 86 1050 43 •$69.00 to unite in organizing a parent or ers, soda fountains, medical manu- ing hay and never has a holiday. mark.) 56 110 1175 49 98 *$77.00 national company to carry forward facturers and "once over" in the I wouldn't grow a crop like the development work and establish trade channels to the public. Pend- that; you nevjer know where throughout the country. ing the announcement of the offi- you are at; your farming work Front wheels 15 inch diameter. Rear wheels 12 inch diameter. It was \ make the National cial staff inquiries may be sent to is never done; you can't go off •Deduct .$4.00 for Culti-Packer if wanted without forecarriage and seat. Prices are f. o. b. Berea, O. headquarters at Lansing, Michigan the organization committee. Nation- Culti-Packers enjoy fifth class freight—your freight agent can tell you the amount of freight and have some fun for fear the Convenient stocks of Culti-Packers are carried in various localities throughout Michigan. conduct the general setup work al Artichoke Product Company, hay will grow so high that you United Biuldiag. Lansing. Michigan. can never get it dry. My neigh-