** The True Value of Farm H>« reau I>epei»d* I'pon The ,i; It I" Interpreted Mic HiGAN FARM BUREAU N E W S Organisation Need* ladl> Idwal Support Aid A I nlfiirm Plan To Carry Throuft* Wttn • Sneeesa A Newspaper for Organized Michigan Farmers •- y- Seventh Year, Vol. VII, Number 13. Friday, July 12, 1929 Issued Semi-Monthly NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER HURON MEMBERS GO AS SAM THOMPSON SLATED SPEAKER AT NINTH ^SECRETARY HYDE SAYS FEED CONTRACTS MONTH OF CAMPAIGNING IN EVERY Bureau Returns ORGANIZATION SHOULD ON RECORD TO GET BANQUET OF EXCHANGE Farmer $17.60 DO MUCH FOR FARMERS SAVE MEMBER 5 0 FARM BUREAU STATE IS EXPECTED RURAL ROAD MONEY The ninth annual banquet of the Michigan Elevator Exchange is to The New York Central rail- The distribution of farm products CENTS ON A TON TO SWELL RANKS OF MEMBERSHIP road billed J. H. Welch, of is, to a large extent, wasteful and Truth in Fabrics, Cigarets he held at Hotel Olds, in Lansing, White Pigeon, $19.80 for an inefficient, Arthur Hyde said, July on Tuesday, July 16. A stockhold- alleged undercharge on two Early Returns of Contracts 4th, in an address at Atlanta, Ga.. And Tax on Fats Given ers' meeting will precede the ban- fars of sheep. Mr. Welch his first public appearance since be- Will Help The Mills This Is To Be The Greatest> National Drive For quet, the meeting being scheduled turned the papers over to the Grooming at Meet for 10 o'clock in the forenoon and coming secretary of the United In Their Work Farm Bureau Members Ever Planned With Farm Bureau Traffic depart- States Department of Agriculture. in the afternoon. The banquet will ment and an official check of RE ELECT !J1M DAVIDSON the banquet program at one o'clock the account revealed the fact The secretary was speaking on the conditions of agriculture and the A real service -n stabilizing dairy Work Scheduled Sonle Time During in the afternon. The banquet will feed prices to farmers is being ex- be for members and guests. that the undercharge claim should have been for $1.10 on outlook for the industry in the face of legislation recently enacted. tended through the Farm Bureau this Month In Each State Favor Farm Bureau's Road This is one of the biggest gath- year with a contract plan of order- each car. Thus Mr. Welch Passages from his address show Program Diverting erings of farmers in the state, out- saved $17.60 through the ser- that the impression agriculture has ing which runs for 10 months. side of Farmers' Week at the Col- vice of the Farm Bureau. made recently on the minds of the The contract plan is simply a gauge Michigan State Farm Bureau is preparing to partici- Gas T a x Money lege in the winter. Last year's an- nation's leaders is indelible. Some by which the Farm Bureau and the pate in the first great, nation-wide move of the Farm nual banquet of the Exchange was of the highlights ol his public- mills can judge the requirements Bureau Federation to stage a general membership build- Township roads again received the attended by about 575 persons and speech follow: throughout the year. ing campaign, during the month of September. attention of the Huron County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting Mon the attendance is expected to exceed fhat this year through the natural CO-OPERATIVES TO "As a self-sufficient unit agricul- ture is passing. Much as we may Farm Bureau members should lose no time in signing their own contracts While the American Farm Bureau Federation is plan- day when the organization voted tc growth from one year to the next. ask that the measure providing that one-third of the gas tax be used for Sam H. Thompson, president of the American Farm Bureau Federa- ORGANIZE CHAMBER mourn the fact, modern economic adjustments are undermining it as a means of living. The farm family and mailing them in to State Farm Bureau jheadquarters. Non-members have been prompt in turning in their ning its work for the entire month, different states will conduct their individual campaigns during different township roads be made effective. tion, is slated as a speaker for the Secretary of Michigan Farm has exchanged its homespuns for weeks and the entire move will be separate and inde- contracts thus far and indications are The bureau again elected Jamep occasion and Dr. John L. Davis, lec- ready to wear clothing. Home-made Davidson president, Donald Gordon, turer, known as the "breezy west- Bureau To Speak For that ail sales records of previous years pendent of all other membership work. bread, food for Gods, is being slowiy will be broken. vice president and Sam Conkey, sec- erner, " is scheduled to entertain Co-Op Buyers (Continued on page two) The advantage Farm Bureau mem- In Michigan much has been done, largely in a prelim- retary-treasurer. Alfred Priemer with a humorous address. Dr. Da- bers receive through this contract inary way, toward strengthening the membership by (v-as named director. The other di- vis, now of New York City, was for- Michigan State Farm Bureau will plan of ordering feeds amounts to 50 rectors, who hold over, are J. G. vfeuber, Elkton; Alex Lawitzke, Hur- merly an Oklahoman, receiving his education in the west and carrying send its secretary-manager, Mr. Brody, as delegate to the American UNIQUE FEATURES cents a ton on all Farm Bureau Brand feeds. Some of the early holding Trade-A-Day campaigns and district rallies in several counties. The enthusiasm attending all these m township; J. C. Gremel, Jr., Seb- iwaing and WHliam Isler, Bloom- ield. on, since entering the held as a lec- turer and entertainer, as an adopted Institute of Co-operation, as a spokesman for co-operative purchas- INCLUDED IN FARM contracts show that as much as $20 is being saved by individual farm- meetings indicates good prospects 4 of building a much bigger organization in the state than now exists. In ad- Senator Philip O'Connell address- id the meeting. He explained whj son of the East. ing units. Three other organization delegates will appear on the pro- gram for co-operative purchasing BUREAU INSURANCE ers because they are Farm Bureau members, or twice the cost of their dition to all the membership work tentatively scheduled by the organization department of the State Farm Bu- membership fee. he township road bill was not pass- organizations. These are, the East- Deposit Privilege, Capital Excerpts from two or three of the id. The measure interferred with reau, the program planned for September by the A. F. ern States Farmers' Exchange; the letters sent in with contracts give mmediate plans made by the gov- Union Oil company of Kansas, and Financing, Modernized a pretty good idea of how the dairy- B. F. will be carried out as a separate volunteer under- irnor and the administrative board the Ohio Farm Bureau. Policy Unusual men and poultrymen look upon the taking. ie said. The senator also explain- The institute opens the first of contract plan. For instance, II. Q, id the tile drainage law. It cosU August at Baton Rouge, Lo. A part The attitude displayed by farmers not affiliated with Response to the Warm Bureau's Henrickson, of Shelby, says: "I am >ut 75 cents an acre to start he of the session of August 2 will be announcement of having entered the enclosing signed feed contract for the the Bureau, as our organization workers have visited aid. Applications must be filed given over to the first meeting of life insurance field as a state insur- year. I like this idea very much them and presented the Farm Bureau story to them vith the county drain commission the National Chamber of Agricultur- can see no reason why this plan will r for the semi-annual meetings. ance agency has been, more than shows that they are of a different frame of mind regard- al Co-operatives, at which time per- gratifying in the first two weeks. not work all right. It is just another Clark L. Brody, secretary-man- manent organization of the Cham- Wherever local meetings have been good way to cut feed costs." ing organization than ever before. They can understand ger of the state Farm Bureau gave ber will be completed. held to school local agents in the William Geiger & Sons, of Rushton, and appreciate the achievements of the Farm Bureau as brief summary of the work of the The first meeting of the Ameri- new line of Farm Bureau service, stated, "We believe this is a very good never before. itate Farm Bureau. A report of can Institute of Co-operation in from 60 to 100 agents have par- (Continued on page four) he extension work heing carried Talk Organization Everywhere tion just as well as they can to help Philadelphia, 1925, was in the na- ticipated in the conferences. ut in the county was given by Em- ture of an experiment to find out This is but to be expected with keep it functioning after the member- The Farm Bureau life insurance sett L. Raven, county agricultural gent. through a common consideration of co-operative problems how the meth- plan is unique in that the capital stock, of $200,000, is owned by the MICH. ELEV. EXCH. everyone talking organization, from ship campaigns close, Mrs. Wagar daily papers to national leaders. When points out. Newell Gale, district manager of our nation's secretary of agriculture, County units that have planned he Farm Bureau, discussed fork of organization and member- the ods of individual co-operative asso- ciations, chould be improved. State Farm Mutual Automobile In- surance company and .this company will realize 5 per cent earnings on MARKET OPINION in a public address, cites organiza- membership work during July and tion of agriculture as the one great August will complete Miese plans with- hip drives in Huron, Sanilac and promise of relief for the distressed out regard for the general drive for this capital investment while all uscola counties. The tariff situation in reference Sam H. Thompson TO PAY MEMBERS other earnings or savings on the business of the State Farm Life In- By Michigan Elevator Exchange, Lan- sing, Michhigan, under date of July farmer and when Congress enacts a members in September. Farm Relief measure based upon the tember move is a national move. Let's functioning of a Federal Farm make it unanimous. The Sep- 12. 1929. farm products was discussed by 1. L. Noon, president of the state Carl Martin of Coldwater, presi- dent of the Elevator Exchange, will ON COUPON DEAL surance business will revert to its policy holders. WHEAT Prospective wheat crop in North Board to operate through farmers' co- operative units, how can farmers of 'arm Bureau. He declared that the results ob- ained have not been satisfactory, preside at the banquet and Prof. Howard Rather, of the Farm Crops This makes the company a legal Patronage dividends on sales of reserve company with capital of Farm Bureau commodities to Farm .$200,000 and surplus of $200,000. America fully 200,000,000 bushels less than raised last year. This means dur- Michigan do little other than agree that much of the good of the recent GENESEE FAMILY department of the College, will be ing the coming winter and spring change in the aspects of the industry he organization is still working on he problem to bring about more toastmaster. Following the big-volume of busi- Bureau members, covering their pur- This plan of financing the life in- chases during the past year, are go- surance company affords the auto- ing into the mails some time this mobile insurance company an oppor- months wheat will bring better prices than has prevailed during the last has followed the work of the Farm Bureau? ENTERTAINS LOCAL avorable tariff legislation. The resolutions passed by the ness done by the Exchange during month, according to present plans tunity to make five per cent on its twelve months. Everywhere the Farm Bureau About 70 members and friends of lembers are as follows: the past year, the management an- and the dividends, averaging $2.55 invesment, which is recognized as a CORN membership workers have gone this sthe Clayton Township, Genesee Whereas most of the farmers are ticipates piling up a very good rec- per member, are just about two thirds fair return on a safe invest- A short crop is in prospect and we summer, in working through several County Farm Bureau, met at the ocated on township roads, impas- ord of attendance at this year's an- as much as the State Farm Bureau ment and more than has been can look forward to good prices for all counties, the history of the organiza- home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl West, able for motor vehicles for weeks nual meeting, both at the meeting receives from each new membership earned on its government bonds, of feed grains during the coining winter tion has been reflected in their inter- Friday evening, June 28, and had a t a time, lacking postal service at of stockholders and at the banquet, payment. which the automobile insurance feeding months. views as an institution founded upon (very enjoyable time. imes, having some distance to go i Sam H. Thompson, president of While the coupon plan of giving company holds more ihan a million OATS a plan of fair dealing and the reputa- The County Farm Bureau orches- or mail, and roads are public prop- the American Farm Bureau Federa- the member recognition has been ac- and half dollars' worth among its |Oats should bring more money than tion it has established in the com- tra furnished several selections. rty under state jurisdiction, and it tion, is recognized in public affairs companied with some disadvantages, admitted assets. the last crop sold for. mercial field is one of providing the Community singing was led by Clare unjust to compel local residents today as the most outstanding man it has pointed the way to a better Under the terms of the State RYE farmer with quality products always. Bloss. Readings were given by o pay the whole tax. We urge as in the realm of American Agricul- method of giving the member special Farm Life Insurance policy, women A short crop is in prospect and It is perhaps this commercial side of Leonard Morrish, Lloyd Morrish, oon as possible a portion of the gas ture. To him more than a million recognition. may have the privilege of the same good prices will rule. the organization that is the most and Robert Moore. ax be applied to improving these and a quarter farm families in The plan now in effect avoids the rates as men. Officers of the com- BEANS generally understood or accepted. It W. W. Billings, vice president of oads, especially, rural routes and forty-five states look for leadership expense of printing, distributing, and pany anticipate reasonably large One of the largest acreages ever is the work of the members, and those the State Farm Bureau, gave a talk eaffirm our support to the bill sup- in their struggle for economic and evaluating the coupons. On Farm earnings or savings through the put in the ground the world over. If engaged in the volunteer campaigns on organization work. lorted by Michigan State Farm Bu- social betterment. Bureau fertilizer this year members principle of its operation in that present propects materalize this coun- for getting members, to present the James Campbell, Genesee County eau providing for return of one- How well Mr. Thompson has will get a 5 per cent dividend by mak- mo6t of the insurance machinery for try will raise one of the largest crops bigger phase of the Farm Bureau. Agricultural agent, told of his work hird of gas tax to counties for im- striven to serve is written in the ing known their membership to the the life insurance business has been of beans in its history. Clean up on This phase presented, there is seldom as county agent, and Senator Peter proving township roads. history of the farmers' fight for local distributor when purchasing. To set up in the automobile insurance old beans. met a farmer who does not recognize B. Lennon told some of his experi- farm relief through seven long participate on your fall fertilizer, your division, thus giving the company a the organization as a real need to the ences at Lansing. Resolved that we favor the Truth order should be in the hands of your decided advantage ov>r the average The Credit Prospect years. To his persistence more than tiller of the soil who would prosper A township committee was then n Fabrics bill. local Farm Bureau dealer immediate- new company during the first years to any other man is due the fact Sophonisba—I should like to open most. elected for the ensuing year, con- Resolved that cooking fats imitat- that the nation at last awoke to an ly. Show him your membership card. ng butter be taxed as oleo. of operation. an account at this bank, if you please. The September campaign will in- sisting of the following members: understanding of the plight of agri- Dividends are paid only on Farm Whatever these savings or earn- Banker—We shall be glad to ac- clude much work by the women of the Earl West, chairman; Corwin Resolved that cigarettes be placed culture. This •change in attitude Bureau branded goods, and not on ings may be, the policyholder will commodate you, madam. What a- Bureau. Home and Community work Claxton, vice chairman; and W. W. mder the Food and Drug act. from indifference to sympathy, al- such commodiities as seed grains, participate in them as annual divi- mount do you wish to deposit? will be stressed. Mrs. Edith Wagar, Martin, Wm. Brunger, Harry Jones, Resolved that we express our ap- though slowly developed, has at last bran, midds, cottonseed meal, and dends, returnable at the time of director of this work, urges every Vernon Morrish and Frank Howes. preciation of support of Huron borne fruit in the passage of the other items not branded "Farm Bu ' p a y m e n t of premium on the policy. Sophonisba—Oh, but I mean a farmer's wife to get out to each local Refreshments and a social hour ounty supervisors in extension Agricultural Marketing Act, which reau." charge account, such as I have at The plan of operation provides meeting and help enthuse the crowd brought the evening to a close. vork. was signed by President Hoover on the departments stores. and pep them up and to work with Resolved that we favor Towen's that policies are autoinotically non- June 15. More than 100 foreign vessels enter cancellable after the third year and Golf, no doubt, originated in Scot- the other Farm Bureau women in AH men are fools, but there is no iystem of land transfer. Long With Farm Bureau. the port of Chicago each year, and h m a v be surrendered for their cash carrying out their own part of the telling how much bigger fools they We recommend a 6urvey of the their number will be greatly increased land because Of the Scot's inherent de- It was back in 1915 that Mr. sire to make the rounds with as little membership program. Women can would be if it were not for their 'retent tax problems by Michigan Thompson got active in Farm Bu- by the completion of the deep water- value or for extended term msur- do much to help build this organiza- wives. Hate Farm Bureau. as possible. (Continued on page two) way. (Continued on page four) Resolved that we favor measures ndorsed by State and National ^arm Bureau organizations. IARIZ0NA FARMERS New Agricultural Marketing Act Outline Given effort in marketing and by promoting the establishment and financing at the time of nomination, two at the end of the first and second years, TO POOL FLEECES Relief Measure Follows As of a farm marketing system of producer-owned and producer-controlled operative associations and other agencies. and one at the end of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth years after such date. A successor to an appointed member of the board shall have a A new wool-selling service is of- (4) By aiding in preventing and controlling surpluses in any agri- term of office expiring six years from the date of the expiration of the e red to farmers of the Salt River Galley, Arizona, who own only a few Recently Enacted Into Law cultural commodity, through orderly production and distribution, so as to maintain advantageous domestic markets and prevent surpluses from term for which his predecessor was appointed, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the board occuring prior to the expiration iheep. The Maricopa County Farm causing undue and excessive fluctuations or depressions in prices for of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed Bureau has become a member of the the commodity. for the remainder of such term. One of the appointed members shall be Arizona Wool Growers' Association, p Federal Farm Board Established to Promote (lb) There shall be considered as a surplus for the purposes of this designated by the President as chairman of the board and shall be the hoenix, and will assemble the small lots of wool and market it on a brok- Effective Merchandising in Foreign act any seasonal or year's total surplus, produced in the United States principal executive officer thereof. The board shall select a vice chair- e, and either local or national in extent, that is in excess of the require- man in case of the absence or disability of the chairman. The board *age charge of one-eighth of a cent Pound. And Interstate Commerce to Give ments for the orderly distribution of the agricultural commodity or is in may function notwithstanding vacancies, and a majority of the appoint- excess of the domestic requirements for such commodity. The quantity of wool produced in Agriculture Equality Basis (c) The Federal Farm Board shall execute the powers vested in it by ed members in office shall constitute a quorum. Each appointed mem- ^e valley is estimated at approxi- ber shall be a citizen of the United States and shall not actively engage mately two car loads of 30,000 pounds this act only in such manner as will, in the judgment of the board, aid in any other business, vocation, or employment than that of serving as each. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to promote the to the fullest practicable extent in carrying out the policy above de- a member of the board; nor shall any appointed member during his effective merchandising of agricultural commodities in interstate and clared. term of office engage in the business (except such business as is nec- Board of Nine Sought Million and a Half foreign commerce, so that the industry of agriculture will be placed on a basis of economic equality with other industries, and to that end to Sec. 2. A Federal Farm Board is hereby created, which shall consist essary to the operation of his own farm or farms) of buying and selling, or otherwise be financially interested in, any agricultural commodity or Available for Fire protect control, and stabilize the currents of interstate and foreign of eight members to be appointed by the President, by and with the ad- product thereof. Each appointed member shall receive a salary of commerce in the marketing of agricultural commodities and their food vice and consent of the Senate, and of the Secretary of Agriculture, ex The totol amount of Federa! $12,000 a year, together with necessary traveling and subsistence ex- Tu ads available ,for ! cooperative officio. In making the appointments the President shall give due con- r products— penses, or per diem allowance in lieu thereof, within the limitations pre- ? *8t fire protection work during sideration to having the major agricultural commodities produced in 'he (1) By minimizing speculation. scribed by law, while away from his official station upon official busi- the United States fairly represented upon the board. The terms of office tlscals year just starting is (") By preventing inefficient and wasteful methods of distribution. ness. JMoo.ooo—-an increase of $200,- of the appointed members of the board first taking office after the date (3) By encouraging the organization of producers into effective as- (Continued on page 3) •°°0 over thc appropriation for th< of the approval of this Act shall expire, as designated by the President sociations or corporations under their own control for greater unity of Receding y e a r . J FRIDAY, .iri;Y 12. Ift2ft r MICHIGAN FARM BTREAIT NpWS JOL OL-L.u.l I.JgBB won it, hold it against all changing Episcopal Chtrrch when 12 years old Q u o t i n g a line again from .Mr. H y d e ' s recent a d d r e s s , he SECRETARY HYDE SAYS vicissitude.-, of the future. and has been active in church ail J •«To assist in the organization o Sunday school work up to the P r e s ' MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS s a i d : " T h e r e was a time when the cry, ' I a m a Roman citizen,' ORGANIZATION SHOULD agriculture; to take the problems of ent time. b r o u g h t to the aid of the distressed citizen every o t h e r Roman DO MUCH FOR FARMERS the various farm commodities out ot Mr. Thompson has farming ex Published twice a month by the Michigan State Farm Bureau at Char- the realm of politics and partisan perieii.f through 55 years of hl lotte, Michigan. Editorial and general offices at State Farm Bureau head- within e a r s h o t . " It was the highly organized system of citi- (Continued from page one) life on a farm. He has business ,» quarters, Lansing, Michigan. zenry set u p by the Romans that made this thing possible and replaced by the greater convenience bickering, and to meet them in the perience as president, of the Br x of bakery bread made by factory realm of economics; to set up an way Bank of Quincy. The depo0a(1j , VOL. TH FRIDAY, JULY 12. 1«>2!> Xo. 13 our n a t i o n a l secretary of a g r i c u l t u r e foresees in the co-opera- methods. In the many changes authoritative tribunal which shall of that bank have doubled since Sht Entered at the post office at Charlotte, Mich., as second class tive movement in a g r i c u l t u r e today possibility of m a k i n g the such as these lies a revolution of study each separate problem, and j became president and in the rec * matter. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided method which lias abolished local afford leadership for agriculture in financial depression which has cry equally compelling: " I am an American f a r m e r . " hit for in Sec. 1103, Act of Oct. 3, 1917. authorized January 12, 1923. flour mills, made business for rail- all its phases; and to do this, not farming communities so hard, W roads, congested labor in highly or- by subsidy nor by governmental dab- t Subscription price $1.00 per year. To Farm Bureau members, bank of which Mr. Thompson 60 cents per year, included in their annual dues, ganized factories, increased the bling in business, but by helping the president suffered no loss „f is farmer's need for cash, developed farmer to help himself through his kind. In public affairs, Mr. Thoa LEE CHILSON Editor CONTRACT ADVANTAGES the one crop farmer and industrial- own organizations—this is the aim son has had wide experience, flmp B. E. UNGREN Advertising and Business Manager ized the character of agriculture. and purpose of the Farm Reliet rst F a r m e r s h u y i n g feeds for their livestock should realize that in his township and county affair8 PERN DAVI8 Circulation "Not only is agriculture affected - Bill. a s a v i n g of f>() cents on each ton of commercial feed purchased second, as a public legislator i n the by competition with industry, but it "The new farm board does not Agricultural Ass'n and the A. F. ^ is an item w o r t h considering. Any plan of p u r c h a s i n g feeds is in competition within itself. buy or sell. It has no right to en- F. where he has had direct expert "Onr costs have risen, our capital gage in business. Its job is to fos- ence in state and national agrlcuj! MOHICAN ftVPEAU to effect this saving ought to he " c a s h e d i n . " investment is too great, our over- ter the organization of agriculture, tural problems. S t r a n g e as it may seem, when the F a r m B u r e a u came out with head expenses per family is too to finance farmer-owned and farm- high to produce profitably for the er controlled co-operatives, which In all national agricultural fir a liberal contract plan for o r d e r i n g feeds this summer, f a r m e r s OFFICERS world market. We wake to find may buy, sell, process or store farm cles, Mr. Thompson has come to be who have not aligned themselves with the F a r m B u r e a u cajne ourselves with an agricultural plant commodities. recognized as spokesman for the M. L. NOON, Jackson President various organizations, having devot. W. W. BILLINGS, Davison Vice-President in in g r e a t e r n u m b e r s w i t h their IVed c o n t r a c t s for the next too large for our domestic needs. Board to Advise Normal Movement Seen ed a total of .">:J, days in actual iegi8. Directors-at-Large "The board serves in exactly the M. B. MePHERSON Lowell 10 m o n t h s ' feeding period than F a r m B u r e a u members a l t h o u g h "There is no cause for alarm in same capacity as a supervising ar- lative service last year at the na.j MRS KDITH M. WAdAIi Carleton tin' m e m b e r has been offered an a d v a n t a g e of fifty cents a ton the trend of population from the chitect serves the builder of a sky- tion's capital at Washington, seeking farm to industry. The same pro- scraper or a bridge. to achieve some of the worthwhile JOHN' GOODWINE Marlette on all his feeds over the purchase price offered the non-member. The builder, VEROLD K. QOKMELY • Newberry cess is going on in other industries. must provide the necessary funds things agriculture was clamori^] J. J. JAKWAY Benton Harbor In o t h e r w o r d s : the usual cry of, " g i v e the F a r m B u r e a u Shifting of population is not a new and a proper plan, The supervis- for through federal relief. W. W. BILLINGS Davison m e m b e r s some a d v a n t a g e over the n o n - m e m b e r . " does not seem phenomenon. It has been in process ing architect must find the answer Commodity Directors w a r r a n t e d in th eface of early r e t u r n s on the feed c o n t r a c t i n g in America for a hundred years, to technical' questions and see the Average Bean Yield HENRY CURTIS, Cadillac Mulligan Potato Growers' Exchange and has been accompanied by a ris- job through. Precisely this plain, If. It. NOON', Jackson Michigan Milk Producers' Association plan this summer. The member is given an a d v a n t a g e of 50 ing standard of living. simple, practical scheme has been Fits Market Demandl CIIAS. WOODRl'KK, Hastfnga Michigan Live Stock Exchange cents a ton on his feeds, yet he is slower in his response to t h e "In many ways the world in fostered and set up by the states- M. H. SHI8LER, Caledonia Michigan Elevator Exchange which we live today is not the one manship of President Hoover. The An average yield of beans in 19991 STATE FARM BUREAU ORGANIZATION contract offer than the farmer who has n o avowed interest in M. I). BL'KKlUK. Paw Paw Michigan Fruit Growers, Inc. into which we were born. Life is plan is made; the funds provided; on an acreage 10 per cent greater CLARK L. BRODY Sec'y-Treas.-Manager the organization. faster and more complex. We have the board is ready to supervise the than that harvested in 1928 woulj The contract plan is a big concession on the p a r t of the mill lengthened and strengthened our job. produce about the supply needed, DEPARTMENT HEADS that m a k e s up the feeds in that a contract which bases a maxi- arms with machinery and horse "Rome was not built in a day, provided such increased acreage ij| Traffic A. P. Mills power We have speeded our trans- nor will agriculture be emancipat- properly apportioned among the Clothing Miss N. B. Kirby mum price for 10 m o n t h s , based upon t h e price of i n g r e d i e n t s portation with automobiles and air- ed overnight. Much depends upon different classes, according to de- Publicity E. E. Ungren p u r c h a s e d in May, when feed prices a r e low, is decidedly to the planes. We have increased the the character and ability of the men mand. A greater acreage increase] Accounting L. T. Sinclair feeders' a d v a n t a g e and leaves the speculation on m a r k e t ten- range of our voices Avith telephone who compose the board. But much or a yield much above average Oganizat ion C. L. Nash and radio. depends, too, upon the co-operative might put the market on an export Automobile Insurance Alfred Bentall dencies entirely up to t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r . "Probably the most profound of associations which are already form- basis with drastic price reductions. SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS OF T H E MICHIGAN STATE Only q u a n t i t y b u y i n g can make the contract p l a n a success. all changes wrought has been accom- ed or will hereafter be formed. The FARM B U R E A U Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Service L. A. Thomas With an organization giving the farmer high q u a l i t y feeds of plishment by that combined Jugger- board can not function on its own Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service L. A. Thomas constant mix, y e a r in a n d yeur out, r e g a r d l e s s of w h a t short- naut and Benefactor Organization. account. The initiative lies with China Gives World Michigan Farn; Bureau Wool I'ool Alfred Bentall Great is organization and great is the farm co-operative associations. MICHIGAN COMMODITY MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS ages of i n g r e d i e n t s may be encountered at times, the p u r c h a s e r s American idolatry of it. At one and "It is not an evasion of responsi- Big Crop of Cottonl of these feeds should fcid some measure of obligation in mak- the same time, it blesses and burns, bility, but a statement of fact to AFFILIATED WITH MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU distributes its gifts and assesses its say that the success of the farm bill The average cotton crop of China,! Michigan 1'otato Growers Exchange Cadillac ing the 10-month contract plan w o r k out successfully wdien penalties. Yet we worship at its depends upon team work between; as estimated by a Chinese investigJ Michigan Milk Producers Association 707 Owen Bldg., Detroit their only p a r t is t h a t of giving the F a r m Bureau an idea in shrine. tion committee, is about 2,100,001 the board and the farm co-opera- bales of 500 pounds gross, of whichl Michigan Live Stock Exchange Hudson "Organization of industry has tak- tives, in whose aid the legislation a d v a n c e of what their probable feed r e q u i r e m e n t s will be for Michigan Elevator Exchange Farm Bureau Bldg., Lansing en into its maw thousands of indi- was designed and around whom it is approximately 60 per cent eomesl Michigan Fruit Growers, Inc Benton Harbor for the period. vidualistic human beings, assigned built." " from areas in the Yangtze valley. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGES A d o l l a r or even a half dollar, saved on the cost of f&eds is to each a small segment of mechani- Secretary Hyde made his first cal production, built them into re- public appearance in Michigan on MICH. ELEVATOR Carl Martin, Pi t-s EXCH. Coldwater M I C H . M I L K PRODUCERS ASS'N N. P. Hull, Pres Lansing worth j u s t as much as that amount a d d e d to the sales price of sistless force, and turned out stan- July 6, at the seventy-fifth anniver- State Pig Crop Lower Milton Unitholder, V. P. .Marlette R. G. Potts, Vice-Pres. Washington the commodity p r o d u c e d with the hn'd. The f a n n e r who t a k e s dardized but good products in infin- sary celebration of the founding of The number of sows farrowed this II. D. Iiorton, Sec-Treas Kinde John C. Near, Sec Flat R o d a d v a n t a g e of these half-dollar savings in feed prices is d o i n g ite variety at a constantly lowering the Republican party at Jackson. spring was 21 per cent less than last L. E. Osmer, Mgr Lansing a F. Beach, Ass't Sec Detroit himself a better t u r n than the one who keeps w a i t i n g for some cost. Organization is the accepted On this occasion his utterances were year for Michigan, 9.7 per cent leg C. S. Benton, Bean Dtftt 11. W. Norton, Treas Howell mode for the exertion of mass pres- more of a political nature as a for the United States, and 7.7 p« Port Huron M. L. Noon Jackson organization or some legislative body to bring him relief. sure behind every interest. cent less for the Corn Belt. staunch follower of the party. Nell Bass, Bean Dep't Lansing R. L. Taylor Lapeer The purpose of t h e F a r m B u r e a u feed contract plan was to "In the face of a declining farm W. K. Phillips Decatur L. W. Harwood Adrian population and an increased urban gain an early knowdedge of feed r e q u i r e m e n t s . D e l a y i n g t h e George MeCalla Ypsilantl W. J. Thomas Grand Rapids or consuming population, he has suc- THOMPSON SCHEDULED G a r l o c K - W i l l i a m s Co. H. H. Sanford Battle Creek Fred W. Meyer Fair Haven r e t u r n of c o n t r a c t s only w o r k s to the d i s a d v a n t a g e of t h e en- cessfully supplied the Nation's 2 6 1 4 O r l e a n s St. M. R. Shlsler Caledonia 1'icl Q. Beardsley Oxford tire p l a n . needs, and produced a surplus in TO ADDRESS ELEVATOR Frank Gilmore Parma William Hunter Sandusky many crops in addition. Detroit W. J. Hazelwood Mt. Pleasant Elmer Powers Clio F v e n t h o u g h no a d v a n t a g e s were offered F a r m B u r e a u mem- EXCHANGE BANQUET Tour shipments of poultry, eggi MICH. POTATO GROWERS Surplus Is Big Problem (Continued from page one) and veal are solicited. Tags and EXCH. MICH. L I V E STOCK EXCH. bers in the p u r c h a s e of F a r m B u r e a u feeds, t h e r e c o r d these "And in that surplus lies one of reau work. He became a strong ad- market information sent on request Henry Curtis, Pres Cadillac E. A. Beamer, Pres Blissfield his problems. Start at any given vocate for the organization of farm- R. D. Harper, Vice-Pres., St. Johns feeds have m a d e in Michigan and the reputation of t h e organiza- J. T. Bussey, Vice-Pres. Provenmnt point in your reasoning with regard ers. He was president of the Adams U. E. Hawley, Sec'y Shelby J. H. O'Mealey, Sec'y Hudson tion which has put them in tjie held a n d m a i n t a i n e d q u a l i t y in to any farm commodity, of which an County Farm Bureau and was a K. .1. Ilarger, Treas Stanwood Prank Obrest, Treas., Breckenridge annual surplus is produced and your charter member in the organization Nate Pattison Caro them, y e a r in a n d y e a r out, ought to be sufficient i n d u c e m e n t to F. P. HibBt, Ooa. Mtri' Cadillac logic will land you irrevocably at of the Illinois Agricultural Associa- F a r m B u r e a u m e m b e r s to place their o r d e r for their usual feexl C. A. Rhhner, Sales Mgr. .Cadillac Leon G. VanLeuw George Herman Bellalre Remirt J. I t Bettes Charles Brown Edward Dippey Sparta. Sunfield Perry r e q u i r e m e n t s early enough so that, every a d v a n t a g e can be tak- en in b u y i n g the i n g r e d i e n t s . i grips with the problem of a surplus. tion in 1917. Although he had "The surplus which so seriously moved in to Quincy in 1916 and was depresses the price is one of the im- elected president of the Broadway State B. A. Rasmussen Sheridan Charles Woodruff Hastings Herbert Nafziger, Pres MICHIGAN Benton Harbor F R U I T GROWERS, INC. John Botteme W. J. Schultz Spring L a k e Hart Last y e a r ' s move on the p a r t of t h e mill, wherein t h e maxi- m u m price as g u a r a n t e e d in the c o n t r a c t was cut twice, as the portant elements of farm problems. Bank of Quincy, which position he ,,lf there is no surplus, there is no now holds, he gave considerable problem as to that commodity, ex- time in helping the Illinois Agricul- Farm cept such problems as relate to mar- tural Association get on its feet. O. R. Gale, 1st Vice-Pres H. H. Hogue, 2nd Vice-Pres Shelby John Miller Carl Buskirk L. A. Hawley Coloma Lawrence Ludington price of i n g r e d i e n t s fell after the c o n t r a c t s w e r e signed, o u g h t to be sufficient evidence of good faith to encourage c o n t r a c t i n g keting. Absent the surplus, the Even though a bank president, he farmer has the benefit of the home spent weeks out in the country as a market. Life Sodus 11. Xal'ziger Alillburg to the limit on the part of the feed p u r c h a s e r s . solicitor. He became an executive F. L. Bradford, S e c - T r e a s V. Warner Mattawan "The farm problem is not one committeeman of the Illinois Agri- Ask your State Farm Mw ''. J. Chrestensen OneWama The F a r m B u r e a u S u p p l y Service will a p p r e c i a t e p r o m p t re- problem, but scores of problems cultural Association representing I Benton Harbor ual Automobile Insurant F. L. Granger, Sales Mgr M. D. Buskirk Paw P a w sponse from m e m b e r p a t r o n s who, so far. h a v e held u p their grouped about each of a score of the 22nd Congressional district, Benton Harbor P. P. Bradford St. Joseph contracts. different farm commodities. serving for three years. He was also Agent about this new li Miller Overton Bangor J. W. Prentice Saugatuck "Nevertheless, there are some chairman of the finance committee. surance plan. State Fari J. P. Higbee Benton Center O. K. Gale Shelby measures which will be generally He was elected president in 1923, II. H. Hogue Sodus beneficial. The tariff as a means which position he is holding for his Mutual men and principle David Brake AMERICAN Fremont FARM BUREAU FEDERATION P. D. Leavenworth J a n u s Nicol South Haven CAN W E S T A B I L I Z E P R I C E S ? of protecting the home market for second tertn. He has also been of service are behind it. LEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS. Munsey \\\ Bldg., Washington, P. I lean Hau D. C. Claire the .home producer will help. It is chairman or tftt, I. A. A. legislative HAM H. THOMPSON Grand Rapids C. B. D e n m a n , p r e s i d e n t of t h e N a t i o n a l Livestock P r o d u c e r s ' C. • L. • • •Brody•;• •••• ••• • • ••;• Lansing *^?J!;*IJ„ both economically sound and mor- committee from the time it was or- GENERAL OFFICES A. F. B. F '-8 East Washington St., CI ago association, in a n a r t i c l e w r i t t e n for F a r m a n d Fireside, brings ally right that the American farm- ganized. Mr. Thompson also helped STATE FARM LIFE IN? CHESTER 11 GRAY Washington Representative er shall have the entire domestic organize the American Farm Bu- COMPANY forth the thought t h a t , with the consumer in mind, the p r o d u c e r market The development of inland reau Federation and was a member can do much to effect a stabilizing of m a r k e t prices to the pro- waterways, farm-to-market roads and of its executive committee. HLOOMINGTON, ILLIN01 Editorials ducers' advantage. F o r instance, as M*. D e n m a n cites it, tjie 1928 hog crop other methods of cheaper transpor- tation will help. Research, broadly He was elected president of that and practically carried forward to organization in December, 1925, MICHIGAN FARM B I R I A I STATE AGKXT find new markets, new uses for re-elected in 1927 and is a candi- LANSING, MKHK.U THE ROAD AHEAD OF US b r o u g h t the p r o d u c e r a h u n d r e d a n d forty million dollars less general farm products and profit- date for a third term at the bien- t h a n the crop of t w o y e a r s previous a l t h o u g h the inspected able uses for waste products, will niel election of officers this year. The plight ol agriculture is partly due to the readjustments help. He was united with the Methodist of modern life and i n d u s t r y . Research a n d inventions, science s l a u g h t e r of last y e a r exceeded t h a t of 1926 by more thn 20 per cent. T h e t o t a l t o n n a g e of p o r k last y e a r r a n high a n d the "Further development of reclama- r and organization all have had a part in b r i n g i n g ahout this tion projects, either by irrigation or readjustment a n d , in the opinion ol' A r t h u r Hyde, V .S. Secre- m a r k e t price fell. H a d the p r o d u c e r kept the weight down to drainage, should await the time 200 p o u n d s instead of holding it to 230 pounds, he points out, when such action is economically tary of A g r i c u l t u r e , organization can he relied on to do the most to h r t n g the farmer out of this plight into which circum- stances have dropped him. Organization for t h e purpose of not only c o m p e t i n g w i t h a b e t t e r price per pound would have obtained and the a v e r a g e would h a v e been b e t t e r . Thus, he suggests, t h r o u g h the federal farm board j u s t necessary. "It is profitless to new areas to open them to agricultural develop- ment and production. Their prod- ucts, coming on a market which is ilkmaker created, a price a v e r a g e , based on h o g w e i g h t s , could be estab- already supplied, will not be profit- other industries hut organization to meet the problems of com- petition within the i n d u s t r y itself is the a n s w e r to the hi<^ proh- lished as, for instance, a 12'/^ cent a v e r a g e for 200 pound hogs a n d a nine and one-fifth cent a v e r a g e for 230 p o u n d hogs—these able to any such new areas; and they will depress the agriculture of Means lem of our industry, this eminent leader assures us. areas already developed. There ex- l i e said, pddressing an a u d i e n c e of A m e r i c a n e d u c a t o r s at Atlanta, Georgia, recently, that on the side of p r o d u c t i o n the being the p r e v a i l i n g weights and prices d u r i n g 192H and 1928— a n d the p r o d u c e r of the 200 p o u n d h o g would realize $25 while the p r o d u c e r of t h e 230 pound hog, m a k i n g u p the surplus, ists now a vast acreage of sub-mar- ginal lands, which is cultivated at the expense of a low standard of Moneymaker American f a r m e r lias kept pace with i n d u s t r y . H e is an effi- living, and which is really needed cient producer, increasing his o u t p u t p e r man by :?() p e r cent would receive $3.84 cents less for each animal sold at the lower for reforestation, in aid of flood You can contract your requirements of Farm Bu- control and the preservation of such in 10 years. It is this increased efficiency with the r e s u l t i n g a v e r a g e price. \ lands for succeeding generations reau Milkmaker Poultry Feeds and Hog Feeds to production of surpluses that have brought the f a r m e r face to In this way he shows how the s u r p l u s p r o d u c e r would b r i n g which may conceivably need them. Organization Will Help April 30, 1930, on a plan that has some real ad- fact1 with his most difficult problem. the penalty of surplus production on himself. "One general answer to farm My Hyde says that to assisl in organizing agriculture so that To d e t e r m i n e a reasonably fair stabilizing price. Mr. Denman problems is organization—organiza- vantages to you. its problems will be removed from political b i c k e r i n g s and tion to control marketing, to stan- explains, all available data c o n c e r n i n g feed a n d meat stocks, dardize output, to eliminate the placed in the realm of economies with an efficient t r i b u n a l set both domestic and foreign, would have to be considered and a waste and duplication of a market- up to study each s e p a r a t e problem a n d afford! the l e a d e r s h i p ing and distributing system which, Ask your Farm Bureau distributor to explain our stabilizing price tixed at a figure t h a t would not excite resent- needed and to do this, not by g o v e r n m e n t a l d a b b l i n g in business generally speaking, absorbs two ment on the part of the consumer and would allow the efficient dollars for every one dollar it re- 1929-30 feed contract plan on 16 Farm Bureau feeds. nor by subsidy hut hy h e l p i n g the f a r m e r to help himself turns to the farmer. Thus the p r o d u c e r a r e a s o n a b l e profit. ' through his own organizations—this is the p u r p o s e of the F a r m farmer can approximate the position This is our 8th year on the Feed Contract plan. W i t h this set-up, much of the inefficiency in the r e t a i l i n g of of industry, or of other groups. Relief measure. The success of this m e a s u r e , designed to foster the organization of a g r i c u l t u r e a n d to final *ee farmer-owned m e a t s would necessarily be eliminated, he intimates. A condi- "By the long arm of his own or- and farmer-controlled co-operatives, will d e p e t i d upon the loyal tion, w h e r e he finds two cars of pork from the same source selling to t h e c o n s u m e r in one city a t 18 cents a p o u n d differ- ganization, the farmer can make himself felt beyond his line fences Farm Bureau Poultry s u p p o r t t h a t our farmers give it in real co-operative spirit. / and in the markets of the world. It must be conceded that (dose co-operation' between the pro- d u c e r and his respective co-operative u n i t and between the ence in price, due to inefficient retailing methods in one instance and efficient selling in the other, would not exist w i t h the price Through his organization, the farmer can get information as to commodity Feeds Make CHicKs supplies, can bring his production several u n i t s a n d the federal board, is the o n l y t h i n g t h a t can xpected to produce the results desired* since it is a r o u n d established on the basis of p r o d u c t i o n and d e m a n d . As this n a t i o n a l l y k n o w n livestock p r o d u c e r p u t s it, offering within the limits of demand, can control the surplus problem by pre- Grow a n d H e n s Lay venting it. these c o o p e r a t i v e g r o u p s t h a t the F a r m ".Relief m e a s u r e has no r e w a r d s to the p r o d u c e r of surpluses and c o m p e n s a t i n g the "By organization the farmer can been designed. efficient p r o d u c e r and, at the same time, p r o t e c t i n g t h e con- take control of his own industry; re- Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service establish the independence of his W h a t , then, is then 4 for us to do but to lend our s u p p o r t to sumer, is the only sound principle upon which a sound a n d pros- calling; win his own place in the Lansing, Michigan eve» sized m o v e m e n t w i t h i n o u r intrust r> p e r o u s a g r i c u l t u r e c a n be built. sun of economic equality, and having B d F R I D A Y . J I T y 12 1»29 MICHIGAN* FARM BUREAU XEWS THV; "\ Outline Given of Marketing Act s u r a n c e agreement, shall be final and conclusive upon all officers of t h e G o v e r n m e n t ; except that all financial FEDERAL FARM RELIEF MEASURE AS j u d g m e n t the a g r e e m e n t is likely to increase unduly the production of a n y board is authorized, if it deems such association or p r o d u c e r s r e p r e s e n t a - t r a n s a c t i o n s of the board shall, s u b - ject to the above limitations, be ex- amined by the General Accounting office a t such times and in such m a n - France Agstone RECENTLY ENACTED INTO LAW GIVEN agricultural commodity there is commonly produced a s u r - plus in excess of the annual m a r k e t - ing r e q u i r e m e n t s . of which tive of the commodity, to assist to forming producer-controlled clearing h o u s e associations adapted to Effect- ing the economic distribution of the n e r as the Comptroller General of the United S t a t e s m a y by regulation p r e - scribe. Meal AS APPROVED BY PRESIDENT HOOVER Corporations Recognized Sec. 9. (a) The board may, upon a p - agricultural commodity among the v a r i o u s m a r k e t s and to minimizing Such examination, with respect to e x p e n d i t u r e s from the revolving fund p u r s u a n t to any loan or advance or HIGHEST QUALITY LIMESTONE AT VERY plication of the advisory commodity w a s t e and loss in the m a r k e t i n g of from i n s u r a n c e moneys p u r s u a n t to REASONABLE PRICES Federal Farm Board Established to Promote committee for a n y commodity, recog- t h e commodity, if such assistance, in the j u d g m e n t of the board, will be any i n s u r a n c e a g r e e m e n t , shall be for nize as a stabilization corporation for the sole purpose of making a r e p o r t Effective Merchandising in Foreign the commodity any corporation if— in furtherance of t h e policy declared to the Congress and to the board of France Agstone Meal is raw crushed limestone screened (1) The board finds that the mar- in section 1. T h e board m a y provide e x p e n d i t u r e s and of loan and i n s u r - to that fineness determined to be the most efficient for cor- And Interstate Commerce Giving keting situation with respect to the for the registration, of any clearing ance a g r e e m e n t s in violation of law, recting: soil acidity. house association in accordance with Agriculture Equality Basis agricultural commodity r e q u i r e s or may require t h e establishment of a such regulations a s the board m a y together with such recommendations t h e r e o n as the Comptroller General It has not been necessary to dry Agstone Meal, for that ( C o n t i n u e d from p a g e 1) (4) to investigate conditions of stabilization corporation in order ef- prescribe. Such clearing house a s - deems advisable. adds nothing* to its efficiency but would add materially to Sec. 3. (a) T h e board is authorized fectively to c a r r y out the .policy de- sociations a r e authorized to o p e r a t e Sec. 15. (a) As used in this act. its cost. Therefore, Agstone Meal is shipped in open top o v e r p r o d u c t i o n of a g r i c u l t u r a l com- to designate, from time to time, as an clared in section 1; and u n d e r rules adopted by the member the t e r m "co-operative association" cars at lower freight rates than liming materials which are modities and advise as to the preven- a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity for the pur- co-operative associations and approv- tion of such overproduction. (2) The board finds that the cor- ed by the board. Independent deal- m e a n s any association qualineu under dried and must be shipped in closed cars, poses of t h i s act (1) any regional or (5) to make investigations and poration is duly organized u n d e r the | t h e act entitled "An act to authorize er market classification or type of any laws of a State or T e r r i t o r y ; and ers, in, and h a n d l e r s , distributors, the association of producers of agri- Agstone Meal can be stored in the open for months r e p o r t s and publish the same, includ- and processors of, the commodity, as a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity which is so ing investigations and r e p o r t s upon (3) The board finds that all t h e well as co-operative associations c u l t u r a l p r o d u c t s , " approved F e b r u - without injuring its quality or efficiency. different in use or m a r k e t i n g meth- outstanding voting stock or member- a r y 18, 1922. W h e n e v e r in the j u d g - ods from o t h e r such classifications the following: Land utilization for ship interests in the corporation arc h a n d l i n g the commodity, shall be m e n t of the board the p r o d u c e r s of France Agstone Meal is limestone of known purity, a g r i c u l t u r a l p u r p o s e s ; reduction of eligible for membership in the clear- quarried at our plants in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. or t y p e s of the commodity as to re- and may be owned only by co-opera- a n y a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity a r e not t h e a c r e a g e of unprofitable marginal ing house association. Provided, t h a t quire, in t h e j u d g m e n t of t h e board, tive associations handling the com- organized into co-operative associa- lands in cultivation; methods of ex- modity; and the policy of such clearing house a s - tions so extensively as to r e n d e r such Mail our Testing Laboratory at 816 Summit Street, To- treatment as a s e p a r a t e commodity under this a c t ; or (.2) any two or panding m a r k e t s at home and abroad sociation shall be approved by a.com- co-operative associations r e p r e s e n t a - ledo, a two ounce sample of soil from several sections of for a g r i c u l t u r a l commodities and food (4) The corporation agrees wi'h mittee of producers which, in the your field for a free soil acidity test. more a g r i c u l t u r a l commodities which the board to adopt such by-laws a s tive of the commodity, then the priv- products thereof; methods of devel- opinion of the board, is r e p r e s e n t a - are so closely related in use or m a r - the board may from time to time r e - ileges, assistance, and authority The Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service handles oping by-products of any new uses tive of the commodity. Clearing keting m e t h o d s a s to r e q u i r e , in t h e available to o t h e r associations and for a g r i c u l t u r a l commodities; and quire, which by-laws, among other house associations shall utilise the corporations producer-owned and France Agstone Meal. Ask your co-op or authorized dis- judgment of the board, joint t r e a t - t r a n s p o r t a t i o n conditions and their m a t t e r s shall p e r m i t co-poerative a s - tributor of Farm Bureau Supplies for it. m a r k e t news service and other facili- producer-controlled and organized ment as a single commodity under effect upon the m a r k e t i n g of a g r i c u l - sociations not stockholders or mem- ties of the D e p a r t m e n t of Agricul- for and actually engaged in the m a r - this act. t u r a l commodities. bers of the corporation to become t u r e as far as possible. keting of the a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity. stockholders or members therein u p - (b) T h e board shall invite t h e co- Sec. 6. T h e r e is hereby authorized No such association or c o r p o r a t i o n THE FRANCE STONE COMPANY operative associations h a n d l i n g any to be a p p r o p r i a t e d the sum of $500,- on equitable t e r m s . Price i n s u r a n c e Provided shall be held to be producer-owned 1800 Second National Bank Bldg., a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity to establish 000,000 which shall be made available (b) Any stabilization corporation Sec. 11. The board is authorized, and producer-controlled unless own- Toledo, Ohio. an advisory commodity committee to by the Congress as soon as p r a c t i c - for an a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity (1) upon application of co-operative asso- ed and controlled by co-operative a s - consist of seven m e m b e r s , of whom able after the approval of this act and may act as a m a r k e t i n g agency for ciations, to e n t e r into a g r e e m e n t s , sociations as above defined a n d / o r by subject to the conditions hereinafter at least two shall be experienced shall constitute a revolving fund to its stockholders or members in p r e - individuals engaged as original p r o - specified, for the i n s u r a n c e of the co- h a n d l e r s of processors of the com- be a d m i n s t e r e d by the board as p r o - paring, handling, storing, processing, ducers of t h e a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity. modity, to r e p r e s e n t such commodity vided in this act. and merchandising for their account operative associations against loss S p e c u l a t i o n Prohibited before the board in m a t t e r s relating and quantity of the agricultural com t h r o u g h price decline in the agricul- l o a n Fund Set Up to the commodity. Members of each modify or its food products, and (2) u r a l commodity handled by the asso- (b) It shall be unlawful for a n y advisory committee shall be selected any Sec. 7. (a) Upon application by co-operative association by the co-operative associations from board is authorized to m a k e loans to s u r p l u s in the commodity in further- the for the p u r p o s e of controlling any ciations and produced by the mem- member, officer, bers hereof. or employe of the board to speculate, directly or indi- SEED ALFALFA N O W time to time in such m a n n e r as the it from the revolving fund to assist ance of the policy declared in section board shall prescribe. No salary in— 1, may p r e p a r e , purchase, handle, into Such agreements- shall be entered rectly, in any a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity only if, in t h e j u d g m e n t of the or product thereof, or in c o n t r a c t s FOR LOW COST PROTEIN shall be paid to committee members, store, process, and merchandise, oth- board, (1) coverage is not available r e l a t i n g thereto, or in the stock or (1) T h e effective m e r c h a n d i s i n g of m e m b e r s h i p i n t e r e s t s of a n y associa- but the board shall pay each a per a g r i c u l t u r a l commodities and food e r w i s e t h a n for the account of it:? from p r i v a t e agencies a t reasonable tion o r corporation engaged in h a n d - Many farmers are summer seeding Farm Bureau diem compensation not exceeding $20 p r o d u c t s thereof; stockholders or m e m b e r s , any quan- r a t e s , (2) the i n s u r a n c e will be in tity of t h e a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity f u r t h e r a n c e of t h e policy declared in ling, processing, or disposing of a n y Brand alfalfa. W e are moving lots of seed and will for a t t e n d i n g committee meetings (2) T h e construction of acquisition or its food p r o d u c t s , whether or not section 1, (3) the a g r i c u l t u r a l com- such commodity or product. Any per- called by t h e board and for time de- by p u r c h a s e or lease of physical m a r - move lots more before August 15. son violating this subdivision shall voted to other business of the com- keting facilities for p r e p a r i n g , h a n d - such commodity or products a r e ac- modity is r e g u l a r l y bought and sold upon conviction thereof be fined not These planters of Farm Bureau Brand guaranteed mittee authorized by the board, and ling, storing, processing, or merchan- quired from its stockholders or mem- in the m a r k e t s in sufficient volume n e c e s s a r y t r a v e l i n g and subsistence dising a g r i c u l t u r a l commodities or bers. to establish a recognized basic price m o r e t h a n $10,000, or imprisoned not Michigan hardy, true to variety alfalfa are guaran- expenses, or per diem allowance in their food p r o d u c t s ; for the m a r k e t g r a d e s of the commod- more t h a n 10 y e a r s , or both. teeing themselves a continuous and bountiful supply (c) Upon r e q u e s t s of the advisory (c) It s h a l l ' b e unlawful (1) for any ity and (4) there is available with r e - lieu thereof, within the limitations (3) T h e formation of c l e a r i n g h o u s e committee for any commodity the of alfalfa hay—which means protein at a very low spect to t h e commoditw such m a r k e t co-operative asso6iation, stabilization prescribed by law for civilian em- a s s o c i a t i o n s ; board is authorized to m a k e loans ployes in t h e Executive b r a n c h of information as will, afford an accur- corporation, clearing house associa- cost. (4) Extending m e m b e r s h i p of the from t h e revolving fund to the stabil- ate record of prevailing prices fqr Lhe tion, or commodity committee, or (2) the Government. Each advisory com- co-operative association a p p l y i n g for ization corporation for the commodity Kill off the mittee shall be designated by the the loan by educating t h e p r o d u c e r s for working capital to enable the cor- commodity covering a period of years for any director, officer, employe, or Alfalfa likes a clean, firm seed bed. of sufficent length to serve as a basis member or person acting on behalf of weeds and apply fertilizer now. n a m e of the commodity it r e p r e s e n t s , of the commodity handled by the as- poration to act as a m a r k e t i n g agency to calculate the r i s k and fix the p r e m - ( C o n t i n u e d on page f o u r ) as, for example, the "Cotton Advisory sociation in the a d v a n t a g e s of co-op- for its stockholders or members a? ium for the i n s u r a n c e . hereinbefore provided. Not less-''than Committee." Meet Twice a Y e a r erative m a r k e t i n g of t h a t commodity; and 75 per centum of all profits derived by a stabilization corporation each ment of p r e m i u m s so fixed and shall The a g r e e m e n t shall require pay- r Serving A g r i c u l t u r e The Choice ofi Seed (c) E a c h advisory committee shall (5) E n a b l i n g the co-operative a s - year from its operations as such a include such o t h e r .terms as, i n ' t h e Farm Bureau Brand Grimm and Utah alfalfa seeds meet as soon as practicable after its sociation applying for the loan to ad- selection, at a time and place desig- vance to its m e m b e r s a g r e a t e r s h a r e marketing agency shall be paid into j u d g m e n t of the board, a r e necessary. n a t e d by the board. E a c h advisory of the m a r k e t price of t h e commodity a merchandising r e s e r v e fund to .be The board may make advances, from Freight Audit Often Discloses Overcharges are the first and only choice of thousands of alfalfa growers. They know Farm Bureau seeds are of committee shall meet t h e r e a f t e r at delivered to the association t h a n is established by the corporation. the revolving fund' to meet obliga- tions u n d e r any i n s u r a n c e a g r e e - made t h r o u g h e r r o r guaranteed adapted origin and therefore winter least twice a year upon call of the practicable u n d e r other credit facil- No such payment s h a l l be required ment, but such advances together hardy. They know Farm Bureau seeds are true to board, and m a y meet a t o t h e r times ities. upon call of a majority of the mem- whenever the fund is in such amount (b) No loan shall be m a d e to any as, in the j u d g m e n t of t h e board, con- soon as practicable, be repaid 'from b e r s thereof. Each advisory commit- co-operative association unless, in stitutes a sufficient r e s e r v e for such with the i n t e r e s t t h e r e o n shall, as the proceeds of i n s u r a n c e p r e m i u m s . It Pays variety, are of high purity and high germination. tee shall select a c h a i r m a n and sec- t h e j u d g m e n t of the board, t h e loan operations of the corporation. Out To let the F a r m B u r e a u Traf- See your co-operative ass'n or local distributor of Sec. 12. (a) F o r e x p e n d i t u r e s in fic Service D e p a r t m e n t check retary. is in f u r t h e r a n c e of the policy declar- of the r e m a i n d e r of such profits any" your freight bills; file over- Farm Bureau seeds for your supply of Farm Bureau (d) E a c h advisory committee may ed in section 1 and t h e co-operative outstanding loan m a d e under this executing the functions vested in t h e charge c l a i m s ; w a t c h freight by itself or t h r o u g h its officers, (1) association applying for the loan has subdivision and t h e accrued interest board by this act i including s a l a r i e s r a t e s on your farm products Brand Alfalfa. confer directly with the board, call an organization and m a n a g e m e n t , thereon, or if such loan and accrued and expenses of members, officers, and supplies and be your p e r - for information from it, or m a k e oral and business policies, of such char- interest have been fully repaid, then and employes of the board and p e r sonal r e p r e s e n t a t i v e to the rail- or w r i t t e n r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s to it, con- a c t e r as to insure the reasonable it m a y distribute a p a t r o n a g e divi- uiem compensation and axpensea of roads. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU SEED SERVICE \ c e r n i n g m a t t e r s within the jurisdic- safety of the loan and the furtherance dend to its stockholders or members. the commodity committees), incurred , Claims Collected Free Lansing, Michigan tion of t h e board and r e l a t i n g to the of such policy. Such p a t r o n a g e dividend shall be p i i o r to J u l y 1, 19: .0, t h e r e is hereby a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity, and (2) co- authorized to be appropriated, the (c) Loans for the construction or paid to each s t o c k h o l d e r or member for paid-up Farm Bureau o p e r a t e with the board in advising acquisition by p u r c h a s e or lease of on the basis of the total volume of s u m of $1,500,000. No part of the Members t h e p r o d u c e r s t h r o u g h t h e i r organiza- physical facilities shall be subject to the commodity for i t s products for moneys appropriated in pursuance of this authorization shall bo available No C h a r g e for Auditing tions o r otherwise in the development t h e following limitations: the year m a r k e t e d for his account for e x p e n d i t u r e s , including loans and Farm Bureau of suitable p r o g r a m s of planting or (1) No such loan for the construc- through the corporation. breeding in o r d e r to secure the maxi- tion or p u r c h a s e of such facilities m u m benefits u n d e r this act consis- ^ h a l l be made in an amount in ex- t e n t w i t h the policy declared in sec- cess of 80 p e r centum of the value of committee for a n y commodity t h e To Control Surplus (d) Upon r e q u e s t s of the advisory advances, for the p a y m e n t of which the revolving fund or i n s u r a n c e mon- eys a r e authorized to be used. Traffic Department Fertilizer For L a n s i n g , Mich. tion 1. Sec. 4. T h e board— (1) shall m a i n t a i n its principal of- the facilities to be constructed or board is authorized purchased. (2) No loan for the purpose or bilization corporation from the fice in the District of Columbia, and lease of such facilities shall be made modity to enable the corporation to of t h e Government, including any revolving to make loons fund to the sta- Sec. 13. (a) The board shall, in co- operation with for the com- t a b l i s h m e n t in the Executive b r a n c h any governmental es- Alfalfa such o t h e r offices in the United unless the board finds t h a t the pur- control any s u r p l u s in the commodity field service thereof at home or States a s in its j u d g m e n t a r e neces- chase price or rent to be paid is rea- as hereinbefore provided and for abroad, avail itself of the service and Alfalfa is a heavy feeder on phosphorus and pot- sary. sonable. meeting carrying and h a n d l i n g c h a r g - facilities thereof in o r d e r to avoid ash. Proper application of fertilizer carrying these (2) shall have an official seal (3) No loans for t h e construction, es a n d other o p e r a t i n g expenses in p r e v e n t a b l e expense or duplication of ingredients, in accordance with the fertility of the which shall be judicially noticed. p u r c h a s e , o r lease of such facilities connection therewith. T h e board shall j effort. (3) shall m a k e an a n n u a l report to shall be made unless the board finds r e q u i r e a stabilization corporation to (b) T h e president m a y by Execu- soil, gives very beneficial results in starting new Congress upon the a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of t h a t t h e r e a r e available suitable ex- establish and maintain adequate re- tive o r d e r direct any such govern- seedings. this act and any other m a t t e r relating isting facilities t h a t will furnish serves from its profits from its s u r - m e n t a l establishment to furnish the to the better effectuation of the policy their services to the co-operative a s - plus control operations before it shall board such information and data as Farm Bureau Super-phosphate 0-44-0 is a high declared in section 1, including r e - sociation at reasonable r a t e s ; and in pay any dividends out of such profits. such governmental e s t a b l i s h m e n t m a y analysis, carrying more than twice as much plant commendations for legislation. addition to the preceding limitation, All losses of the corporation from have p e r t a i n i n g to t h e functions of food per ton as 0-20-0 and is especially recommended (4) may m a k e such r e g u l a t i o n s as no loan for the construction of facil- such o p e r a t i o n s shall be paid from the b o a r d ; except t h a t the President are n e c e s s a r y to execute the func- ities shall be made unless the board such reserves, o r if such r e s e r v e s are shall not direct t h a t the board be for alfalfa. Apply 100 to 150 lbs. per acre. If you tions vested in it by this act. finds suitable existing facilities are inadequate, then such losses shall be furnished with any information or use Farm Bureau 0-20-0 apply 200 to 300 lbs. per Education Promoted not available for p u r c h a s e or lease at paid by the board as a loan from t h e d a t e supplied by any person in con- acre. k \ (5) may appoint and fix the sala- a reasonable price or renU revolving fund. And a m o u n t s so fidence to any governmental (d) Loans for the cosntruction or loaned for p a y m e n t of losses shall e s t a b l i s h m e n t Farm Bureau 0-24-24 is a high phosphorus and ries of a s e c r e t a r y and such experts, and, in a c c o r d a n c e with t h e Classifi- p u r c h a s e of physical facilities, to- be repaid into the revolving fund by provision of law or of a n y a g r e e m e n t cation Act of 1923, as amended, and g e t h e r with interest on the loans, the corporation from future profits with a governmental establishment. in p u r s u a n c e of any Protect potash carrying fertilizer suggested for soils that are well supplied with nitrogen but are deficient in pot- subject to the provisions of the civil shall be repaid upon an amortization from its s u r p l u s control operations. service laws, such other officers and plan over a period not in excess of 20 Any stabilization corporation receiv- any state or territory, or department, employes, as a r e n e c e s s a r y to execute y e a r s . (c) The board may co-operate with ing loans u n d e r t h i s subdivision for agency, o r political subdivision t h e r e - Hogs! ash. Manured sandy soils come under this classifica- tion. Apply 100 to 150 lbs. per acre. If you use Don't r i s k • overcrowding hogs such functions. Sec. 8. (a) Loans to any co-opera- s u r p l u s control o p e r a t i o n s shall ex- of, or with any person. Farm Bureau 0-1 2-12, apply 200 to 300 lbs. per acre. ert every reasonable effort to avoid in a ear this weather. You may (6) may m a k e such expenditures tive association or stabilization cor- (d) T h e board shall, t h r o u g n the lose heavily if you do, or if you (including e x p e n d i t u r e s for r e n t and poration and advances for i n s u r a n c e losses and to secure profits, but shall s e c r e t a r y of a g r i c u l t u r e , indicate to allow it. Farm Bureau 2-12-6 is suggested for alfalfa soils personal services at the seat of Gov- purposes shall bear i n t e r e s t at a r a t e not withhold any commodity from the the a p p r o p r i a t e bureau or division of domestic m a r k e t if the prices have the D e p a r t m e n t of A g r i c u l t u r e any What hogs need now is plenty that are a little low in nitrogen. Apply 200 to 300 e r n m e n t a n d elsewhere, for law of interest per a n n u m equal to the of room, a p r o p e r l y bedded car— books, periodicals, and books of ref- lowest rate of yield (to the nearest become unduly enhanced, r e s u l t i n g in special problem on which a r e s e a r c h wet sand is good. H a n g i n g some lbs. per acre. erence, and for printing and binding) one-eighth of 1 per centum) of any distress to domestic c o n s u m e r s . is needed to aid in c a r r y i n g out the ice in b u r l a p bags in t h e car as a r e n e c e s s a r y to execute such Government obligation b e a r i n g a date Stockholders or m e m b e r s of the cor- provisions of this act. helps a lot. Hogs should not be The above Farm Bureau fertilizers may be applied of issue subsequent to April 6, 1917, poration shall not be subject to a s - (e) T h e President is authorized, by functions. E x p e n d i t u r e s by the board heated when loaded. An over- at the time of seeding the alfalfa. shall be allowed and paid upon the (except postal-savings bonds) and sessment for any losses incurred in executive order .to t r a n s f e r to or r e - crowded car and a sudden r i s e in presentation of itemized vouchers o u t s t a n d i n g at the time the loan s u r p l u s control o p e r a t i o n s of the cor- t r a n s f e r from the jurisdiction, and Lime must be used where needed. Application of poration. t e m p e r a t u r e is likely to c a u s e therefor approved by the c h a i r m a n of a g r e e m e n t is entered into or the ad- control of the board t h e whole or any vance is made by the board, as certi- (e) A stabilization corporation p a r t of any office, bureau, service, heavy losses. 6 to 8 tons of manure per acre when fitting the seed the board. Your local livestock co-op u n - (7) shall meet at t h e call of the fied by the Secretary of the T r e a s u r y shall keep such a c c o u n t s , records. division, commission, or board in the bed, or applied to the previous crop, is important in and memoranda, and m a k e such r e - d e r s t a n d s how to h a n d l e s h i p - chairman, the S e c r e t a r y of Agricul- to the board upon its request: P r o - executive branch of t h e Government ments to avoid heavy losses. establishing alfalfa. When manure is used weeds are ture, or a majority of its m e m b e r s . vided, t h a t in no case shall the r a t e ports with respect to its t r a n s a c t i o n s , engaged in scientific or extension a problem and more fitting is necessary in order to Ship t h r o u g h t h e co-op and you exceed 4 per centum per annum on business methods, and financial con- work, or the furnishing of services, Sec. r>. T h e board is authorized the unpaid principal. dition, as the board may from with respect to the m a r k e t i n g of ag- sell your stock on the t e r m i n a l kill all the weeds possible before seeding. Well rot- and directed— m a r k e t yourself. It is in the (b) P a y m e n t of principal or inter- time to time p r e s c r i b e ; shall permit r i c u l t u r a l commodities. The order h a n d s of your salemen from be- ted manure helps solve the weed seed problem. (1) to p r o m o t e education in the est upon any such loan or advance the board to audit its accounts a n n u - directing any such t r a n s f e r or re- Principles and practices of co-opera- shall be covered into the revolving ally and at such o t h e r t i m e s as t'no t r a n s f e r shall designate the r e c o r d s , ginning to end. When you ship to Buffalo or Detroit, ship to Ask your authorized distributor of Farm Bureau five m a r k e t i n g of a g r i c u l t u r a l com- board deems a d v i s a b l e ; and shall per- p r o p e r t y (including office equip- modities and food product's thereof. fund. mit the board, upon its own initiative m e n t ) , personnel and unexpended products to supply you with Farm Bureau Fertilizer. or upon written r e q u e s t of any stock- balances of a p p r o p r i a t i o n to be t r a n s - Michigan Livestock Exchange (c) Loans to any co-operative asso- (2) to e n c o u r a g e the organization, ciation or stabilization corporation D e t r o i t , Mich, improvement in methods, and devel- holder or member, to investigate the ferred. opment of effective co-operative as- shall be made upon the t e r m s speci- fied in this act and upon such other financial condition and business Examination Provided or Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service sociations. methods of the corporation. Sec. 14. Vouchers approved by the Producers Co-Op Com. Ass'n. Lansing, Michigan t e r m s not inconsistent therewith and (3) to keep advised from any avail- Sec. 10. Upon application of any c h a i r m a n of the board for expendi- upon such security as the board F a s t Buffalo, N. Y . able sources and m a k e r e p o r t s as to co-operative association handling an t u r e s from the revolving fund, p u r - FERTILIZER INCREASES NET INCOME deems necessary. crop prices, experiences, prospects, a g r i c u l t u r a l comm-odity or of produ.-.- suant to any loan or advance or front supply and demand, at home and (4) Xo loan or insurance agreement ers of an a g r i c u l t u r a l commodity, the i n s u r a n c e moneys p u r s u a n t to any in- abroad. shall he made by the board if in lie v - _ FRIDAY, J H T 12. 1020 MICHIfiAX FARM BUREAT NEWS State mutual Rodded Fire ^ j THOMPSON CLAIMS A R e v o l u t i o n a r y I d e a RELIEF LEGISLATION SEEN AS ENACTED AT MEMBER FIFTY CENTS FEED CONTRACTS SAVE HARVEST « Insurance Co., of latch. HOME O F F I C E - F L I N T . MICH BUSINESS METHOD In Cultivating C r o p s WASHINGTON IN JUNEON EACH TON BOUGHT (Continued from page thi> (Continued from page one) NEED OF FARMERS any such association, corporation, or comnflttse, to which or to whom in- ilan if enough farmers use it. it should save some selling expense." G. A. Heimbaugh, of Bronson. said. formation has been imparted In con- Co-operative Elevator Will fidence by the board, to disclose sucl •We use several' tons of hog feed dur- K W I S . S E C Y . 70S_ChureHjt., runt, Mlohlg,n. ng the winter. This plan of contract- W . T. L E Accomplish Purposes < information in violation of any regu ng looks as if it were worth a trial. lation of the board. Any such asso Of Farm Board ciation, corporation, or committee, o have an idea your sales will run FARMERS RECOGNIZED director, officer, employe, or member thereof, violating this subdivision shall be fined not less than $500 OJ ouble or triple your actual contracts returned as will likely be the case with this contract of mine. I probably Camp Blankets $ 5 vvill use twice the amount agreed up- more than $5,000, or imprisoned n.v Says Stability Is Foreseen more than 10 years, or both. m. I signed my next-door-neighbor as i Farm Bureau member yesterday." In Strengthening Of (d) That the Inclusion in any gov- Roger N. Carroll, of Big Rapids, ernmental report, bulletin, or othei wrote: "I am sending in my feed con- Co-operatives Cuverninent. publication hereinafter tract for the coming feeding season. I issued or published of any prediction tried out another brand of feed last Agriculture's most urgent nerd is with respect to cotton prices is here- year and my four cows all lost their Michigan State Farm Bureau a sound business policy. Sam by prohibited. Any officer or em- Clothing Department •alves, due, a veterinary assures me, Thompson, president of the Ameri- ploye of the United States who auth- l.iiiiNiiiiC. Michigan to the ergot in the mill screenings. No can Farm Bureau Federation told orizes or is l-esponsible for the inclu- more such experimenting by me. A delegates to the fourth midwest sion in any such report, bulletin, or neighbor, feeding the same feed I us- training school for Farm Bureau or- other publication of any such predic- ed, had the same trouble". ganization workers, at Minneapolis, tne first of the month. He remarked that in passing the tion, or who knowingly causes the is- suance or publication of any such re- port,- bulletin, or other publication Nearly every contract has been ac- companied with just such letters, in- dicating the Michigan farmers appre- FARM BUREAU OILS F a r m B u r e a u (M. F. B . ) Oils a r e 100% pew national farm bill, the United States government has recognized containing any such prediction, shall, ciate the Farm Bureau feed contract pdraffine; S h a r p i e s d e w a x e d . S t o c k e d by fx& never before the need of a na- upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than $500 or more than $5,000, or service. Speed up in sending in your con- fA% c o - o p s and o t h e r a u t h o r i z e d d i s t r i b u t o r s Of Kami Bureau s u p p l i e s in 15, 30 a n d 55 tional policy in regard to agricul- ture and has taken a first and high- imprisoned for not mors than five tracts. Your dealer must know .early & 4& g a l l o n drums, w h i c h a r e e x t r a , b u t r e - t u r n a b l e for credit. A s an i n t r o d u c t i o n ly important step toward creation years, or both: Provided, That this enough so he can order intelligently w e offer 5 g a l l o n c a n s , a d d i n g 70 c e n t s of such a policy, parallel to that subdivision shall not apply to the and the Farm Bureau must be able to % for t h e container. Y o u r g r e a t e s t s a v i n g s •which it has set up for the regula- members of the board when engaged inform the mills early en feed re- is in 15 g a l l o n s or m o r e . tion and development of industry, In tie performance of their duties quirements so that the ingredients F i n d o u t from y o u r F a r m B u r e a u D i s - finance and transportation. herein provided. may be bought at an advantage. De- ^ S U P P L Y SERVICE. t r i b u t o r h o w F a r m B u r e a u Oils w i l l s a v e "Organized agriculture ha:; been if) If any provision of this act is lays don't help anyone and only tend money and give y o u m o t o r oil s a t i s - to boost the price. faction. fighting for seven year's to sell the declared unconstitutional, or the ap- F A R M B U R E A U S U P P L Y SERVICES Idea to the country," he said. plicability thereof to any person, cir- The 50 cent advantage offered Farm l.iiiiNiiiK'. M i c h i g a n . "The farmers and their friends cumstance, commodity, or class of Bureau members should encourage have forced the nation to admit that transactions with respect to any com- members to sign early. the agricultural problem is national. modity is held invalid, the validity of The farm bureau and allied groups Present Day Method of Cultivation Shown the remainder of the act and the ap- Clothes should e damper for an have fought for a program under ironing machine an for ironing by No other tillage implement has cultivation this machine giver, with- plicability of such provision to other which each commodity should bear hand. VACATION been so readily and so generally ac- out injury. The "wing spread" of persons, circumstances, commodities the cost of marketing its surplus. cepted as the Culti-hoe. This culti- the machine, where large areas are and classes of transactions shall not (f) This act may- be cited as the Both of the great parlies accepted vating and mulching im piemen t!. to be cultivated, can be regulated be affected thereby. "Agricultural Marketing Act." the challenge and pledged them- although new in the field of agri- by adding sections. The picture of selves to shape policies. Congress the bean field shows a man cultivat- TRIPS culture, is giving promise of revo- went to work and so did the Presi- lutionizing the industry where in ing seven rows at a time. dent." The corn field scene was "snap- Although both the equalization fee and the debenture plan have been rejected, congress has enacted tensive production is practiced. The accompanying how the implement views show- covers the ped" at Midhigan State College at a field demonstration of various makes of the Culti-hoe, or rotary ORDER BINDER TWINE NOW a marketing measure and in so do- ground, one man with a team of hoe. This field of corn, 33 acres, The demand for Michigan State Industries binder twine, made at ing has created a national policy for horses reporting having taken care of 33 acres in two days last season yielded an average of 12 tons of J ackson, is always heavy. Sometimes the supply becomes limited. Take us on strange highways, crowded highways, agriculture, Mr. Thompson said. ensilage corn to the acre last year Therefore, we suggest that you see your co-operative association "Congress has created a federal and again this season; another man manager at once and order your 1929 needs. with a tractor cultivating 18 acres with rotary hoe cultivation and one The Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service and among strangers. farm board," he asserted. "If this cultivation of a shovel-hoed cul- board goes to work with clear vision, in a forenoon. handles Michigan twine because it is the best. tivator after the corn got big. This twine is composed of STANDARD YUCA- as has the federal reserve board in It isn't just a matter of covering This year's stand of corn on the TAN SISAL and 10% mixture of Manila fibre- It's bad enough to have an automobile accident or regulating finance, and the inter- ground, but the fields shown in same field is even more promising from Manila, giving it a minimum tensile state commerce commission in deal- these pictures, actual scenes in than last year's, college authorities strength of one hundred pounds. It is full theft, but much worse to pay a loss, and possible ing with transportation, all the Michigan fields last mo/nth, wtere claim, and the plan is to do all the length, running 500 feet to pound. limitations which are crippling agri- found in as ideal condition as any cultivating with the new type of We are offering Michigan twine in both five liability. culture will be removed. Lack of cultivated field could be desired. cultivator. Annual weeds will come and eight pound balls. The eight pound ball organization has brought about the The rotating, spiked teeth on the up but they will have too late a illustrated here fits and works nicely in any unsatisfactory, unprofitable condi- implement puncture the surface of lb. ball can that holds a five pound ball; will not snarl; A State Farm Mutual A u t o Insurance policy will start to mature seed for another unwinds freely to the last foot. For Sale by: tion of agriculture that exists to- fhe ground, stir the top soil and year, it is believed. Last year's day. Orderly marketing, to which kick out the "white weeds" before protect your interests everywhere in the United corn crop on this field had a crop the new legislation will lend vital they have a chance to become firm- of late weeds but they apparently assistance, will remedy that condi- ly rooted. The top soil becomes eo Co-operative Associations and Farm Bureau Dealers States or Canada. The policy cost is very reason- did not injure the corn crop, having tion." pulverized, as indicated by the dust been kept in check so thoroughly Believes Stability Practical where the machine is seen in ac- able. Its protection is with you always. W e have during the time the corn was be- Belief that stability in the farm tion, that weed seeds have little coming well rooted. Industry can be made an accom- chance of germinating in the dry, an agent near you. If you don't know him, write us. The field demonstration brought plished fact and that it will be done surface covering of the soil after many implement dealers and farm- through the united effort of the once over the field with the Culti- ers from all sections. Many express- farmers and their friends, was voic- hoe. ed by Mr. Thompson. The untiring One picture shows that beans are ed surprise at the results to be ob- tained with the new device. The us- Michigan State Farm Bureau effort of an organized agriculture is not injured by this implement. An- ual skepticism attending the show- needed first of all, however, he as- STATE AGENT other shows that corn eight or nine ing of a new machine was not notice- serted. inches tall withstands the rigorous able. LANSING, MICHIGAN "The farm bureau can play its part of leadership in this great work big job is to put it over." UNIQUE FEATURES ARE only if its membership is built up to a point where it represents the great majority of all our farmers," The State Farm Bureau of Ohio was awarded first prize and Iowa, second, in the stunt night program INCORPORATED IN THE Sprtf** State Farm Mutual F. B. LIFE INSURANCE Mr. Thompson concluded. "The bu- reau is the instrument through contest. (Continued from page one) u Auto Insurance Company which farmers can think and act in unison on problems of importance. The development of our member- The Ohio stunt portrayed the sav- ing of agriculture through organiza- ance or for a paid-up policy, (guar- tion and was carried out in drama. anteed cash loans are made available after two years on any policy. No or^ •frpS*- Bloomington, Illinois ship is a business proposition and the Buy Farm Bureau feeds and seeds. restrictions are made as to military or naval service at anytime. New Feature Introduced. c»^rw« One of the features of the State (Btoc You Can See Farm Life policy not found other lines of insurance is a deposit privilege, permitting the insured to deposit amounts in addition to the in \ M\oo° "Q*tz&*0' C°P^,fP,oce»*°r'b.bator •*"' r eff Q regular premium payment to be ac- Atlacide Kill Weeds cumulated to his credit at compound interest, computed semi-annually. GB^ These additional deposits may be Visit the Michigan State College and New York Cen- withdrawn in cash at any time or tral W E E D C O N T R O L T R A I N when it comes to your be utilized together with any divi- town. dend accumulations to secure a paid-up policy in full whenever Among other things you will see how ATLACIDE, these credits, together with the re- (Tk» I myi-ov.d Rotu-, He*) serves under the policy, are suffi- the chlorate chemical, applied as dust or spray, is sure death to quack grass, wild morning glory, Canada, Rus- sian and sow thistle, poison ivy and all other weeds. cient. These additional deposits are payable to the beneficiary thp insurance in case of death, so besides *+J$Z*$90*"S The Best Rotary Hoe Money Can Buy that the extra amount, being accumu- Near the train is a patch of weeds that has been lated toward a paid-up policy is re- turned if death occurs. treated with ATLACIDE, the safe, non-poisonous, non- Dividends are apportioned each .DUNHAM Blades are real miniature hoes— marp explosive or inflammable weed killer. O n e pound per year and can be applied to reduce edged, broad bladed, stiff backed. They penetrate, ^application will kill the weeds on one square rod of ground. T w o to three applications about 30 days apart are usually required to finish new growth, etc. premiums, to purchase insurance, to be additional accumulated compound interest, or to be drawn at make ALL ACRES/ Z Zlf n weedin lift up the crusts and break them to bits, mulching, S T ? genuine hoeing job. The entrance curves of n r l ™* T f ? T ^ ' a u t o m a t i c ^epth regulation-safety for the P ATLACIDE is packed in 50 and 100 lb. air tight in cash. Dividend credits are not dependent upon the payment of the next year's premium. That is, the Profitable,' crop roots, death to the surface weeds. Penetration in hard soils is be?ow whi,rnUn?d' D e P t h r e * u l a ting or transport wheels as shown 1? dl'lred p e s s a r y to satisfactory operation, can be furnished drums. Easily applied and a great labor saver. For dividend or savings refund to the S PREAD Solvay Pulverized Limestone D further information, prices and literature, see your lo- policyholder is in no way related to cal Farm Bureau dealer. future premiums only insofar as the policyholder wishes to use this sav- ings to reduce his next year's prem- and give your land the lime it needs to produce big, profitable crops. UNHAM WEED CONTROL TRAIN SCHEDULE A d m i n . M o n d a y , J u l y 22—SiOO A. M. t o 12:00 \ o o n . ium payment. Solvay Pulverized Limestone replaces the lime removed from your soil by rain and by CULTI - HOE The conversion privilege permits previous crops. Sweetens sour soil and helps Ida. M o n d a y , J u l y 22—2:00 p . Hf, t o :\:'.W P. M. the insured to change the policy to fertilizers do better work. any other form of life or endow- ™ i t w ^ C u l t l - " o e l s not only stronger, simpler and handier. It Coldtvatrr. Tuenday. .Inly 2:t—8:00 A. M. t o 11:00 A. M. Every dollar you spend for Solvay Pul- ment policy at any time. Such Hilladale. TupNdny. J u l y 2.*{—1:00 P. M, t o 5iA0 P. M. verized Limestone brings you 66% more actual lime for mloZ! tn Te t h o T , g h l y a S w e l 1 a s m °re effectively. The ideal change requires no further medical examination or - ceremony other your money. High test. Furnace-dried. Shipped in bulk ^?a.fa etc C O r " ' P **' P e 3 S ' m i n t ' b e e t s ' s o v b e a i ^ w h eat. oats, Stiii-Kit. W e d n e s d a y . J u l y 24—S: A. M. t o lAtiM A. M. or in bags. Order yours today. than the simple request for the serv- W h i t e P i g e o n . WedneHday, J u l y 2-1—lflrtM Noon t o Stffp. P. M. lee. SOLVAY SALES C O R P O R A T I O N mfnl^for^LUf ments for gang farrangement L ° f S i Z e S \ Leasily engths *V* t o » added. «*• Extension Gives 2- V 4 orattach- 6-row T h r e e R i v e r a . W e d n e s d a y . J u l y 24—2::tO P . M. t o 5:00 P. M. The complete coverage plan has # DETROIT. MICHIGAN a t n C«a»opoliN. W e d n e a d n y . J u l y 24—7:00 P. M. t o A::tO P. VI. been prepared tc meet every life in- nlTimp Ted c w E ? T * ^ ^ ° - " " c h a r ^ . Prices on surance need. The basis of all life Write today TillageToots 2 2 S X ? ^ t h e™f ythin amoU8 Z ever Cul offered. Other DUNHAM A l l e g a n , T h n r a d a y , J u l y M—0:.'lO A. M. t o 12:.'tO P, VI. SP k and SnHni T V , ti-Packer, Culti-Hoe, Disc insurance policies is the ordinary for price* nn KalaniNBOo. T h u r a d a y . J u l y 2."5—:t::tO P. M. t o (l:.-|0 P. If. and free an 1%»lt ?P S Tooth Harrows. Sprocket life policy, which is not only the illustrated I " 1 Gan S , Po'verizers. at equally low — 1 ) O « » R I « C . F r i d a y . J u l y 2«—N:00 A. M. t o 10::iO A. M. original plan but is the simplist, and for the average need, the best booklet on a re inoln L r e w l a f S i Z e S a n d combinations " Law ton. F r i d a y . J u l y 2«—11:00 A. VI. to 2:00 P. M, lime. te t0day f0r Circular a n d form of policy. The insurance pro- price lis" T h r e e Oaka, F r i d a y , J u l y 2«—7:00 P. M. t o 9::t0 l*. VI. tection it furnishes is cheaper to M l e a . S a t u r d a y . J u l y 27—12:00 \ o o n t o 1 :Ot» p . H. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU SEED SERVICE the policyholder, year by year, than insurance under any other form. For the man who needs permanent Sold by LIMESTONE Michigan Farm Bureau protection and intends to utilize life Supply Service Lansing, Michigan insurance to its fullest capacity for that protection the ordinary life LOCAL D E A L E R S Lansing, Michigan policy is unquestionably the best policy.