" 1NSIDE" ICHICAN THE NEWS Legislative News In A Progressive Newspaper The Michigan Farm for Michigan Farm News Homes A Newspaper For Michigan Farmers Ninth Year, Vol. IX, No. 6 ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1931 FIVE CENTS PER COPY Issued Semi-Monthly HOOVER APPOINTS Retrench! Brucker's SCHOOL TAX AID BOARD OF AGRICULTURE NOMINEE BETTER FARMING * SAM THOMPSON TO Word To Townships SEEN FOR LADEN YEAR PREDICTED FEDERAL FARM BD Gives Statement to News RURAL DISTRICTS BY ROGER BABSON American Farm Bureau Chie; Prior to Township To Succeed To Legge Meetings Revised Turner Act Would Farmer First in Depression Vacancy. Aid 3,400 School And Will Be First Asked by the FARM NEWS for a Districts. To Get Out. CAME UPliROM RANKS statement to Michigan farmers prior to their annual township meetings, From Farmer to Outstanding scheduled throughout the state for WOULD REDUCE LEVIES HIS COSTS GOING DOWN Monday, April 6, Gov. Wilber H. Agricultural Leader Brucker gave us this message: Provides $1,200 to $1,600 Per Population Increase, Larger In 16 Years. "None of the concerns coming be- Teacher at Reasonable Labor Supply In fore governmental authorities today Tax Rate. Chicago—Sam H. Thompson, foi approach in magnitude of interest or His Favor. the past five years president of the importance those which grow out of Lansing—Prospects for a pro- American Farm Bureau Federation the financial operations of govern- Roger W. BabsoB, noted business nounced reduction in school taxes authority, writing in the Country has been named by President Hoover ment. This applies as well to each in over-taxed sections of rural to fill the vacancy in the Federal county, municipality and township as Home, iirnily believes that there are Michigan were heightened when the Farm Board caused by Alexander it does to the state. Our financial State Educational Survey Com- plenty of things in sight to make 1931 Legge's retirement. Mr Thompson problem, normally perplexing enough, mission, appointed pursuant to a a much better year for farmers. Ht has accepted and has resigned as is today emphasized by the current joint resolution of the 10 29 Legis- believes 1931 will be the best farm- Farm Bureau president, effective Tvlay economic depression and has reached lature, made public its report on ing year that the United States haa 1. grave proportions. March 23. .known in the past ten years. Edward A. O'Neal, nationally known "While a multitude of solutions, or They received an additional boost "The farmer was almost the first southern agricultural leader from partial solutions, have been offered, when Senator William F. Turner of victim to go into the business hos- Montgomery, Ala., vice president of and more are to be proposed—some Morley, author of the Turner Act, pital. I think he will be the first to the American Farm Bureau for many of them truly effective, with others of GOV. WILBER H. BRUCKER personally introduced a bill to come out," Mr. Babsoa said. years, was elected president to fill doubtful value—upon this all are resenting appropriations of its gov- amend the Legislation he formerly "It is the history of bad times," Mr. Thompson's unexpired term by agreed, that first and foremost must ernmental subdivisions. sponsored by incorporating into the Mr. Babson went on, "that those in- the American Farm Bureau directors ome a policy of rigid economy that "It is my earnest wish that the original Turner Act the plan of dustries which are hit first a,re the meeting here March 19. Mr. O'Neal will get back to first principles in re- bodies having to do with the expen- State Equalization proposed by the first to recover. It Is also part of this will serve until November 30, 1931, or duction of the cost of governmental diture of public funds keep constantly Educational Survey Commission. history that the farm is one of the until the next annual meeting of the operation. This principle is equally in the forefront of their minds the The new 'bill involves an estimat- first business groups to recover from American Farm Bureau. applicable to the smallest unit of our grave necessity for retrenchment in ed outlay by the State that is less a depression. This is, of course, be- overnment as it is to the state. In public expense. Every economy where than $100,000 in excess of the cause the farm is the first to feel it- practical operation, it is of far great- not inconsistent with the effective ad- $2,000,000 provided by the original Operating Costs Drop r significance to the smaller unit, ministration of government must be act, but distributes this sum in a "or but 11% of the total tax levy of brought about. The taxpayer looks manner caluclated to equalize neces- "There is another item on the side he State represents the expense of to them for relief and they must not sary educational costs more per- of the farmer. His dollar is worth he State Government with 89% rep- be heedless of his plea." fectly. more and he will be a wise man to Aids One-Room Schools use it while it has a high purchasing It apparently will increase the as- power. Prices have been falling in PALM OIL OLEO BEAN JOBBERS sistance given to one-room schools 3y 300 per cent and it is estimated by the commission that about 3,400 MRS. MATILDA R. WILSON the cities for many months. Low prices do not reach the farm as soon as they reach the city, but they now TAX ON JUNE 1 SEEK WAY OUT school districts will receive aid in omparison with 1,923 districts benefiting under the present law. Mrs. Alfred G. (Matilda R.) Wilson of Meadow Brook Farm, Oak- land county, was nominated at the recent Republican state convention at Kalamazoo for membership on the State Board of Agriculture, which are rolling toward the farm—price reductions which mean hundreds of millions of dollars added to farm pur- 3righam-Townsend Act Is Meet With Growers' Bean If passed, the measure will directs the affairs of Michigan State College. Mrs. Wilson's Meadow chasing power. guarantee each school district in Brook Farm includes 1,400 acres, one thousand acres of which are Effective After he State sufficient funds to pro- meadows and cultivated fields, all farmed along modern lines. "A big mail-order house writes four 90 Days. Pools, State College vide operating expenses of $1,200 million dollars off tne value of ita or every necessary teacher in the'based. It also compares aid to one- An isolated building to use as a hos- inventory. That is literally four March 27. million dollars contributed to tho Washington—Dairymen won their primary grades nwd $1,600 for room and unapproved graded pital should be a part of every poul- farmer. Sugar is cheaper; coffee is ecent fight in Congress to impose East Lansing—Some 40 represen- necessary high sclreol teachers with- schools in 1929 with the estimates try farm equipment. Then treat cheaper. The farmer who uses gaso- he Federal 10 cent color tax on tatives of the Michigan Bean Job- out the necessity of a local tax inof aid to one-room school districts diseases in the hospital and not in line gets it at the lowest price since ALL yellow oleo, but it appears bers, Michigan Co-operative Bean excess of 5 mills upon each dollar alone in 1936. the pen. hat palm oil natural yellow oleo Marketing Ass'n, the Michigan Bean of equalized valuation. The excess 1915. Tires are cheaper. Paint, wire may continue to be made and sold Growers Inc., the Michigan Elevator xpense atroy«»'the b mill tax would It usually takes a transplanted Salt meat requires longer boiling fencing, nails, lumber and hardware without paying the 10 cent tax un-Exchange and the Michigan State be met ffrst out of th© primary tree or shrub a year to develop than fresh. Put it into cold water, begin to reflect the lower prices. All SAM H. THOMPSON il June 1. College extension and economics fund, and 1f this is insufficient to enough leaves to utilize any amount quickly bring to a boil, then let it this is grist to the farmer's mill and Charles E. Hearst, president of the The Brigham-Townsend oleo bill dep'ts met at the college March 2 7 provide, the full amount, additional of concentrated fertilizer. simmer until well done. will aid his recovery." Iowa Farm Bureau, and American igned March 4 by President to seek bean marketing harmony. aid would be granted. Population Grows Farm Bureau Director, succeeds Mr. Hoover is effective 90 days later, Bean Jobbers are at odds with Where Aid Goes Pointing out that there are 17,500,- O'Neal as vice president. Karl C. aim oil oleo will thus escape the the others. Bean growers are pre- According to the Commission's re- 000 more mouths for farm products Smith, president of the Illinois Agr'l 0 cent tax from date of the tax paring to market their Assn, was elected to the vacancy on ree ruling, November 30, 1930 tothrough their beans port, the Turner amendment would own co-operatives, increase the amount of Turner Act How Counties Would Share than there were 10 years ago, that our poulation increases from 1% to the Farm Bureau board of directors. une 1, 1931,—six months. Rose From Banks largest of which, is the Michigan aid going to 50 counties and de- Bean Growers, Inc., with local rease the aid in 23 counties. Most | Amended Turner Act Funds 2 millions per year and that the number of farms will probably not MICHIGAN OLEO BILJL bean elevators and the Michigan of the counties which will show a Mr. Thompson rose from the ranks Elevator Exchange as sales agent. lower total aid have large numbers increase very much, Mr. Babson in the Farm Bureau. As a member in Lansing—Senator Lennon's bill spoke of the future: State •College is assisting the grow- OL districts, usually oneTroom dis- COMPARISON OF 1929 ACT PAYMENTS 1915 he volunteered to interest others o prohibit the sale of colored oleo ers to organize co-operative units, tricts, where aid will be given un- "The tendency of the times will in membership. He became county n Michigan and improve heavy according to the extension and Agri- der the new plan, although none was TO THE NEW PLAN icense fees on handlers is still be for the going to get harder for Farm Bureau president, later presi- cultural Marketing Acts, and stated given under the present Turner Total Aid to the inefficient farmer, who will be dent of the Illinois Agr'l Assn, moved vorking through the legislature. Total Aid to March 10 at a conference of the Act. County 1-Room Schools gradually extinguished, and better for up to the national Farm Bureau board above bodies that it would continue Senator Turner's new measure the efficient farmer. He will not only of directors and became president in MICHIGAN PRISONS USE OI>EO to carry out the law. and the commission's report are 1931 have the benefit of modern machinery 1925. iLansing—Item in the March 14 1939 1981 Including Incl. Dist. VEWS, replying to a reader, stated At the March 10 meeting, wrath- based upon studies of educational but he will have a larger labor sup- In 1924 he came into national prom- ACT BILL 1'nnpproved Sending inence when as president of the Illi- hat Michigan law provides that ful Jobbers declared all pools fail- finance carried on in this State by Graded Pupils Out ply as a result of this back to the )nly inmates of penal institutions ures, upbraided the College, offered Dr. F. M. Thrun of Michigan State Alcona ....!. ? 9,222 $19 030 farm movement. And what is more, nois Agr'l Ass'n he sought to testify $ 6,052 $12,16d nay be fed butter substitutes. Jack- to let growers pool beans in their College and Dr. Paul R. Mort of Algrer 37.54P 6,240 800 he will have the benefit of better before the House Agr'l Committee at elevators, but declared they would Teacher's College Columbia Uni- Allegan 9 36,3*3 27,495 on prison reported serving 2,100 Alpena 2,904 : K,H. IS 2,862 803 organization. For the farmer will Marquette never allow the Elevator Exchange versity. Dr. Thrun's findings were Washington, in behalf of the McNary- 2,904 bs. of oleo weekly. Antrim 27,721 55,775 35,574 collect one big dividend from the de- Haugen a&r'l export corporation bill. jrison serves 350 lbs. of oleo week- as the growers sales agent, sell published a few days ago by the Arenac 14,382 26,356 3,480 8,836 His right tq testify for Inninois farm- y, made more palatable by churn- such ibeans. Worn out, the Jobbers Experiment Station at East Lan- Baraga 43,838 5,226 3,597 pression. He will come out of it with Barry 5,531 49,298 3,808 '44,'l40 one great lesson thoroughly learned—> ers was challenged. Mr. Thompson ng it with milk and cream from asked for another meeting. Some sing and were officially incorporat- Bay 28 i.r.T. \W 1,425 that he can do nothing alone. telegraphed'back home and started for he prison herd; Michigan Reform- believe the Bean Jobbers may offer ed as a part of the Commission's re- Benzie ....*. 16,877 3,698 20,758 Chicago. Forty-eight hours later he atory at Ionia serves 2,000 lbs. ofa "Bean Jobbers Pool" as a substi- port, although printed separately. Berrien 33,139 17,::s? t«,881 9,173 Electrical Pro&ress Branch :{,12:: ix:;si l.OSOi 15,281 was back with petitions signed by leo per month. Reformatory tute for the plan farmers are de- If passed, the bill will climax an Calhoun 18,217 42 "As a result the farm market ia 67,000 Illinois farmers, asking en- prisoners may buy butter at the in-veloping. <"ass 1 18,407 1,608 17,020 going to be a great and growing mar- effort carried on for many years by Charlevoix 35,912 44,592 8,513 18,676 actment of the bill. mates store and their purchases are At the March 27 meeting it was farm organzations in Michigan to Cheboygan 29,732 27,916 16,419 19,889 ket. In the next four years it is said Chippewa 30,17_' 11,2*."i 6,416 that electric power will be carried to For seven years Mr. Thompson stimated at 1,500 lbs. per month. agreed that the Bean Jobbers, Eleva- secure an equalization of school tax Clare 8,138 29,396 7,217 21,551 worked or the national legislation tor Exchange, Michigan Bean Grow- burdens resulting from State regu- Clinton Crawford 6,524 7,108 20,245 10,634 2,027 7,696 another 1,000,000 farms. Here will which finally was realized in the ers, and the Michigan Bean Market- lation. 263 4,583 come into existence a million new Agricultural Marketing Act and the Armored Car Bought Delta 102,599 11,698 17,843 6,176 ing Ass'n should each appoint two NEWS Published Defects Dickinson 84,428 28,303 358 customers for electrical goods of Federal Farm Board, to which he has members to a working committee of The Commission's For 300 Million Nickles 8 to find some basis of agreement. vides a direct cure for the defects report also pro- Eaton Emmet . 2 T., 171 20,810 29,319 1,1 Hi 9,661 "i'6',588 7,062 every description—electric installa- been called. Genesee 58.041 .",0,17:. 24,769 8,400 tions, electric motors, washing ma- Mr. Thompson is u grain and live New York—The largest armored of the Turner Act as fcirst made G l a d w i n 10,353 30 387 3,481 2,956 21,084 chines, irons, toasters, automatic Gogebk: 3 stock farmer on 500 acres at Quincy, motor car ever built has been put Must Prove In Court public by the NEWS in its issue of Gd. Traverse 20 26,282 8,699 19,756 pumping machines, feed-grinding, sil- 111. He started farming for himself at into service by the Third Avenue Feburary 28, 1930. Gratiot 12,075 22,761 630 6,534 age cutting, hay-hoisting and milking Hillsdale 4,193 46,832 1,746 31,223 26 by getting marrie'l and buying an Railway company, here. It has a Co-op Was Boycotted out that the Turner Act would give HouKhton At that time, the NEWS pointed 116,497 17,::"2 :;:;,^s7 5,639 machines and all the innumerable 80 acre farm at $75 per acre, going capacity of 2% tons or $20,000 in Union 19,086 24,328 429 :;,225 conveniences and comforts of the "poor" school district aid to the Ingham 10,309 29,440 4,468 17,256 in debt for the entire amount. On nickles. The transportation com- St. Louis, Mo—A few weeks ago Ionia 22,:if,2 26,516 1,756 in, 2f.r, farm home." this farm were born the Thompson's pany handles 300 million nickles Sec'y Hyde of the U. S. Dep't of cities of Bay City, Niles, St. Joseph, Iosco 17,405 ll.L'ts 1,872 2,737 seven children, four boys aivl three annually. This fort on wheels is Agr. ordered the trading licenses of Saginaw, Port Huron, Owosso and Tron 10,856 66 ::i Mr. Babson further observed that Isabella 10,377 21,031 3,653 11,666 the movement of young people to the girls. Mr. Thompson is in bis '»8th filled twdce each day with a load of 40 live stock commission firms sus- Cadillac, none of which had school Sackson 21 43,590 l 226 23>188 > year. 40,000 nickles. Hardly anyone pended on this market as the result tax rates in excess of $18.13 per ECalamazoo 20,999 30,347 11,872 1 1,048 cities has been decreasing; that over Kalkaskn 14,766 29,881 6,843 would think of stealing that many of their refusal to do business with thousand. The Commission's re- Kent 5S,1IC. 56,985 11,596 23,134 much emphasis has been placed on niekles, but most fathers will say the Co-operative National Live port shows that none of these cities Keweenaw ... .... 804 560 30 \ 550 the fortunes of the wheat and corn Another Step in Farm that a seven year old son could Stodk Marketing Ass'n. The sus-will receive any aid whatever un- 1/iko L,apeer 17,454 8,080 84,868 87,133 y,i:\?, 1,145 17,635 14,733 crops. Mr. Babson estimates that the that many in one afternoon pension order came after a long der the amended bill. average American family spends Program, Sec'y Winder spend Leelanktu 10,683 20,075 2,913 12,980 Lenawee 3,551 20,424 369 16,938 at a circus. and bitter hearing in which the The NEWS also pointed out that Livingston 2,365 1,868 17,770 about $2 per day for food and that Chicago—Speaking for the Amer- Government charged boycott and 10 strictly rural counties would pay Luce 1,288 872 about 5 cents of that amount goes for ican Farm Bureau Federation, Sec'y violation of the Packer and Stock- property taxes to the Turner fund Mackinac 19,880 1,240 6,751 wheat and corn. M. S. Winder issued the following Employment Bureau Macomb 26,140 r.,2X!> 2,767 1,261 yards Act. in excess of the amount they would Manlstee 34,412 30,059 9,938 18,534 Just before the suspension be- receive. These counties were: Alle- 78« statement after the national Bourd of Marquette 48,697 15,348 8,659 Directors had accepted Pres. Thomp- Offers Farmers Men came effective the old line firms se- gan, Barry, Branch, Clinton, Eaton, Mason Mecosta 2 1V-7H 27,532 43,626 4,418 r . >,81X 19,328 33,512 Farmers Have Taken son's resignation so that he might ac- Lansing—The State Employment cured a Federal court injunction at Hillsdale, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livings- Menoniinee 37,695 17,654 8,424 cept appointment to the Federal Farm Bureau at 217 East Shiawasee street, Danville, 111., restraining Mr. Hyde ton and Sanilac. Under the amend- Midland Mlssau-kee 1 19,565 23,676 .VJ,17 an equal footing with other industrial both married and single men. They co-operative. The injunction also eral times their contribution. Oakland Oceana 42,01 I 19,160 28,106 54,855 6,507 6,495 6,858 36,118 secured" loans with th« govern groups which have secured economic are examined as to their knowledge provides that the old line firms The members of the State Educa- OKemaw Ontonagon 7,458 41,2111 17,17."', 7, VU 3,144 ment, have lost no time in doing no stability under the American Protec- and experience. Farmers writing for need not trade with the co-opera- tional Survey Commission are: Osceola r ix,l. >7 60,591 since the $45,000,00(1 drought re- 10,677 tive system. We have felt that the information will receive prompt at- tive in the meantime unless the co-Representative Charles H. Reed, Ocoda 4,826 3,998 3,301 lief fund became available. The Otsego sound development of co-operative tention. op conforms to "accept market chairman; Sen. Edward L. Bronson, Ottawa $1,659 9,678 seed loan office reports that 98,924 6,195 marketing will best further that practices." secretary; Sen. James T. Upjohn, Presque Isle 21.123 19,596 10,868 loans, totaling $16 or about movement. They Gave In 1917 Rep. James N. McBride, Rep. Oscar llosfommon 3,641 16,290 Jefferson county, Arkansas, now C. Hull and Supt. Webster H. Saginaw 61 23,632 6,638 one-bhird of the total fund, have "For seven years we struggled to St. Clalr . 82,030 9,430 Subsoil StillDry been completed to d;< secure the adoption of a national receiving drought relief, made the Pearce, who is an ex-of£icio mem- St. Joseph 12 38,889 1,581 Sanilac 7,017 17,255 667 policy based on the acceptance of the largest contribution of any southern ber. Schoolcraft 14,067 2,016 2,016 principle that the distribution of farm state county to the white flour dona- Mt. Pleasant—Drought conditions The county table shown in this Shiawassee Tuscola 47,462 17,Uto :>,K,672 :::',,117 12,337 Acre of Leave* produce should be in the hands of tion during the world war. In 1917still continue in this section of Mich- edition compares county totals of Van Buren 21,731 56,477 The full-grov producer-controlled agencies, recog-! this same section contributed the igan, as far as subsoil conditions are aid apportioned under the 1929 act Washtenaw Wayne ••' 17,271 12,581 197 timated, has ab ••> leaves, nizing clearly that such a policy could] sugar for the soldiers' Christmas concerned. Digging down one or two and the estimates of the Commis- Wexford 30,147 39,136 provides a flat area of e (Continued on page 2.) candy. feet one finds th» subsoil dry. sion upon which the 1931 bill is surface of about half an acre. •TWO MICHIGAN' FARM SEWS SATTRPAY, MARCH 98, 1911 Times Turn Farmers TOWNSHIP ROAD To Own Organizations TAX RaiEF BILL Sugar Camp Soliloquy Successor to the Michigan Farm Bureau News, founded January 12, 1923 Seek Protection Against ganization, more than 200 new memberships were written during IN LEGISLATURE By R. S. CLARK Excessive Burden of till*J month of March. Provides $2,000,000 for 1932 Entered as second class matter January 12, 1923. a t the postofflce at Charlotte, Michigan, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Taxation Huron county,, -with 37 new mem- Reaches $4,000,000 In I guess I'm feelin' pretty loir today. berships, leads the State while Seems like my feet don't just exactly track Published the second and fourth Saturday of each month by the Clinton is second with 31. Other Four Years When I set down I want to set to stay Michigan Farm News Company, at its publication office at 114 Lovett St., "Hard times and the urgent need counties reporting 15 or more new of protection from excessive taxa- members since March 1st are Cass, I'm tired of grubbin' round this sugar shack! Charlotte, Mich. Editorial and general offices at 221 North Cedar St., Lansing, Mich- tion are causing farmers to turn to Lapeer, Sanilac and Tuscola. LIMITS TWP ROAD TAX igan. Postofflce box 708. Telephone, Lansing, 21-271. their organizations for assistance Most any sort of job I undertake Ten paid-up life membership con- I like to take some conscious pleasure in; that can be expected from no other tracts have also been signed during- Plans Cut From 1 0 to 3 Mills; 8oine joy in hiborin' just for labor's sake quarter", say3 Clark L. Brody, Sec- the month. Bills In to Limit E. £. UNGREN Editor and Business Manager retary-Manager of the Michigan are entitled to Paid-up life members Plain laziness ain't my bescttin' sin. State Farm Bureau. all the privileges of Covert Act Subscription rate $1.00 per year, in advance. membership including patronage Fact is I'm (/lad to tap the tkffar bush. Although the Farm Bureau has dvidemls without any further pay- Lansing—The much heralded The first few days I whistle (?U day long, but recently adopted a new mem- ment of annual membership fees. township road relief bill finally en- Hut after that I soit of lose my push; VOL. IX SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1931 No.6 bership plan, and the district mana- The membership is joint as between tered the Legislature on March 18, The mud and smoke just get me goin' wrong. gers are still largely occupied in set- husband and wife and extends being introduced in the Senate by ting up a membership workers' or- throughout the life of each. Senator Frank Smith of Luther, Tell, when I've set up nights a couple weeks Bargain Seed Expose Shocks Farmers and in the House by Rep. J. Earl A boilin' down a barrel to a pint McNitt of Cadillac. I feel my blistered hands and heels and cheeks Finding as much as 5,000 weed seeds per pound in out-of-state mail order seed house "bargain" offers Two Farmers Tell Us The bill provides $2,000,000 for use by county road commissions on And reckon all the icorld is out of jint. Still. Marthy comes down every afternoon of alfalfa, clover and forage crop mixture seeds by the State College Farm Crops department has astounded How They Use Alfalfa township roads in 1932 and would increase this sum by $500,000 each year until the annual appropriation To notice if the run is good or poor Ami operate the syrup-testin' spoon Or keep her boilin' while I gather more. The thought occurred that readers of bjecames $4,000,000, approximately Michigan farmers, many of whom have been writing One Produces Top Lambs; the Michigan Farm News might be one-half of the present total annual Ami when she's there the birds set in to sing the College about it, since reading the article published Another Finishes interested in sonic of the experiences outlayCountios for township roads. And ail the cisnip is full of fragrant steam; Take Over Roads in the March 14 FARM NEWS and other papers. Steers. of these Farmers in different parts of The bill also provides that the Then I don't mind the mud or anything the state, so with that in mind some A folio win' the barrel-sled and team Such firms outside of Michigan are not subject to of these will be told in this and suc-counties must take t>ver the work NEW USES DEVELOPING ceeding issues of this paper. of caring for township roads at the rate of 20 per cent per year, but ex- She helps me syrup off and bye and bye our State laws on clean seed, live seed and other require- From Two to 100 Acres cludes roads laid out in plats from We take it in the milk can on the sled ments when they sell Michigan, farmers by mail. Seed Mrkes Good as Pasture Crop; The leading alfalfa grower in Al- this provision. The tax rate limit T'l) to the house for her to clarify Easy To Get Dependable i ona county is A. F. Longpre at Cur-for township roads purposes would And work up into proper pancake spread. that would be condemned if offered by a Michigan firm ran. Casper Blumer, County Agri- also be reduced from 10 mills to f> can be shipped into Michigan on a mail order. Stand. cultural agent for Alcona, gives the mills, and eventually to 3 mills, Now when I come to think of it that way The streets we harvest while we live along following information about Mr. but with provision for the raising of Are worth the work they cost us day by day. The College Farm Crops Dep't reports that farmers Hj K. E. DK< KYU Longpre's success with alfalfa. "Mr. extra sums where necessary to pay Especially if we. labor with a song. who have bought mail order bargain offers are sending" Farm Crops Deit't, State Colieure Longpre seeded two acres with certi- off existing debts, etc. Alfalfa growing in Michigan has fied Grimm alfalfa in 1922. He has The bill has met with much favor Jemimy! I can't be a settin' here, Samples of such seed to the College for analysis since been steadily increasing during the steadily increased his acreage until among farmers, although there are I've got to gather sap and rustle wood. reading the NEWS article. Generally speaking, they time last twelve years until at the present in 1930 he harvested 100 acres. some who doubt the practicability A feller has to hump this time of year it is difficult to find any com- "Mr. Longpre figures that he can- of legislation which seeks to elimi- And harvest while the harvest in' is good! might as well be prepared for the bad news that will munity where farmers are not ac- _ not afford to grow grain, so he feeds nate township roads entirely. How- quainted with the crop. lambs exclusively on alfalfa. He is ever, there is a strong sentiment come back. able to produce lambs that top the among those not entirely satisfied market. Alfalfa it therefore his haywith the bill to the effect that it is and grain in one crop. the best policy to accept the meas- Township Road Tax Relief Mr. Longpre had also had consider- ure so as to assure farm tax re- agriculture. The full development of Township road relief through legislative enactment able success in alfalfa seed produc- duction. Then if the manner of ad- Pres. Hoover Appoints this policy holds great promise for tion. On four different occasions his ministration needs revision, that Thompson to Farm Bd. the equalization of the economic posi- is still problematical, although a bill appropriating $2,- seed yield was five to six bushels per can be cared for later. The bill will (Continued from page 1.) tion of our farm people. 000,000 for 1932 and double that sum by 1936, and acre of uncleaned seed. This year, operate but one year before the only be made * effective through gov- "I have frequently stated in my 1930, he cut 25 acres for seed and ob-next legislature meets. public addresses that back of the pres- approved by the administration lies in committee. tained approximately 140 bushels, ma- The bills limiting the Covert Act ernmental "The support. Agricultural Marketing Ac ent economic depression is the plight chine run. now in committee are being sub- It is strictly up to the voters to insure their own was the outcome "When alfalfa is once started in a jected to numerous amendments almost two years it has been admin- ing power of agriculture can be re- of that struggle. For of American agriculture. If the buy- tax relief this year by declaring a holiday upon all but community it gains acreage rapidly. necessary to strengthen them and istered for the benefit of the farmer; stored, business in general will soon The dry season of 1929 and 1930 have at ti'ae same time to provide for of the nation as a whole, and the be back on a sound basis, our national the most necessary township road tax expenses. There proven alfalfa a winner. I am sorry special conditions in certain coun- American Farm Bureau Federation economic life will be restored to its •are three very potent reasons for following this course: not to have related other incidents, ties, notably Berrien and Sanilac. has been lending every resource at normal condition and prosperity will but this is an outstanding and yet a its command to make the Act as again bless the land. 1. If no State relief is granted, this is ALL the road tax relief that is in sight. quite common rate of expansion of the alkaline." crop on farms where the soil is WOOL POOL MAKES thoroughly effective as possible Through the full development of the Slate Wayne Dist. For 2. If the State does grant relief, farmers will have guaranteed that it will mean tax reduction if they re- •It might be added by way of com- ment on Mr. Blumer's remark, ifthat 31 ANNOUNCEMENTS policies laid down in this Act the de- sires of agriculture will Tie secured. "Our organization has been con- 4 New Congressmen the special tl925 Agricultural Census stantly consulted by the Farm Board lists Alcona county as.having 75 acres Ship to Ft. Wayne Warehouse our leaders have given freely of their for the four Congressmen granted to duce their levies beforehand. Lansing—Re-apportioning the state 3. Under the recent ruling on the township high- of Alfalfa. The 193Q lensiis will un- Cash Advances, Tags, knowledge and experiences in helping this state because of its population doubtedly show a wonderful increase Bags Ready to solve knotty problems. gain during the "*last '10* "Veer's,* was way improvement tax it is necessary to raise more money "In accepting the resignation of seen well toward settlement this Helps Finish Steer^; ,.„. Lansing—Michigan Farmers Co-op- President Thompson, the Board of Di- week. A than is needed, for villages are entitled to half of the im- i • • • • > • • • " • • • - • i / ) . In 1927 in Missaukee county,an al- erative Wool Marketing Ass'n, the rectors of the American Farm Bu- The senate approved, 28 to 2, Sena- provement tax raised inside their boundaries. The re- Even R. K.l>K( KER falfa field contest was arranged by Michigan wool pool, and branch of reau Federation takes this opportuni- though the acreage has in- County Agricultural Agent Barnum. the National Wool Marketing Corpor- ty to re-affirm once again its faith in tor Fred W. Harding's bill which pair tax, on the other hand, falls entirely upon the farm- creased something like 800% since Farmers seeding alfalfa were invited ation, co-op recognized by the Federal the ability of organized farmers to would divide the state into the 17 re- Y quired districts (there are 13 now) in er, regardless of who uses the road. Either tax is 1919, bringing our acreage cut for hay to enter their fields in the cont'est, Farm Board, made a number of im- ultimately secure economic indepen- such way that Wayne county would up to 621,000 acres in 1930, there is1 the field to be judged in the si>ring portant announcements March 27: dence through control of their own get three of the new Congressmen, therefore inequitable and should be held to the lowest a feeling among farmers that the of 1928 before the first cutting. .". I.. 1. Michigan Wool Marketing Ass'n business activities." and share the fourth with Oakland possible figure. acreage can be expanded to twice its Davis and son of Merritt had an ex- will not use the Detroit warehouse county. Wayne county is entitled to j present amount before there is suf- cellent 5 acre field in this contest. this year. Poolers will ship wool to all four, on the strict basis of popu- ficient to take care of livestock needs. Recently Mr. Barnuna had this to say the Michigan Wool Marketing Ass'n Pres. Thompson's Statement lation gain for the past decade. No BEET SHUTDOWN TALK FROM TRAIN At various meetings held over the about the growing of alfalfa on the at 1927 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, Ind. state during the past three months Davis farm: "Davis & Son now have 2. Michigan and Indiana wool President Hoover's appointment to .ed by the bill. great interest was shown in alfalfa. 30 acres of alfalfa and will put in 20 pools, separate corporations, will oc- the Federal Farm Board to fill the In announcing his acceptance of present Congressman will be disturb- » AFFECTSH000 A. ON 1931 PASTURES The writer attended meetings in Jack- acres more next spring. They feed cupy separate floors, will share grad- vacancy caused by the retirement of son and Cass counties where repre- the hay to a herd of Guernsey cows ing service and other facilitkr-.. sentatives from practically all com-and also to dairy heifers and small One pint of formaldehyde and one Alexander Legge, Pres. Thompson of pint of water will treat fifty bushels of 3. Michigan Wool Marketing Ass'n the American Farm Bureau said: oats for smut. Growers and Plants Trying College Alfalfa, Soils, Dairy, munities advocated more alfalfa. steers. These men. usually buy 20 to business will be transacted entirely "I have been moved, first, by the To Continue in Some We have learned considerable about 30 steers in fhe fall for feeding. The from the office of Sec'y-Treas. C. L. earnest request of the President of Live Stock Professors handling alfalfa during the last ten smaller ones in the bunch are fed Brody, 221 No. Cedar street, Lapsing, the United States that I make avail- FREEDASS Places On N. Y. C. Train. years. Proper preparation of the seed skim milk and alfalfa hay. Mr. Davis Michigan, State Farm Bureau head- able to the Board my understanding bed, the use of htirdy good quality tells me that these smaller steers will quarters. ' the desires of organized agricul- BERRY BOOK Lansing—In 1930 some 84,000 Mich- East Lansing—Farmers who had seed, better hay curing methods, have make around at 200 pound gain dur- 4. Wool sacks and shipping tags ture and second, by the unanimous ustrates in natural colors our heavy siding,Big rooted,Healthy Northern igan acres were devoted to sugar plenty of alfalfa last year are not all contributed towards making it ing the winter under this system. may be had by writing Sec'y Brody at approval of the organization which it ffroamMASTODON and all varieties of Strawberry, Rdspberryand small frnit beets. suffering much for good live stock easy to get an alfalfa crop and to "Davis & Son always lime their Lansing. Last year's poolers will has ben my honor to head for the past placta. Grape vines, Frnit treea, and Ornamen- tal shrub*. Highest quality stock at low prices. 1931 prospects are that few Michi- feed this year, according to Prof. H. realize the most from the crop after- land and use stable manure for ferti- operate on their present pooling five years. gan sugar beet factories will operate, C. Rather of the State College Farm wards. "I feel that in stepping into this Buys GUARANTEED, $3.00 PER THOUSAND lizer. They seed in mid-summer, us- contracts. New Poolers should ask big yielding strawberry plants that due to unprofitable sugar market con- Crops Dep't. The progress with alfalfa in Mich- ually about July 15. In seeding they for pooMng contract. new position I am still carrying out thrive anywhere. Write at once for our FREE ILLUSTRATED CATALOG in full colors. Don't bay any plants until you set it. ditions. In several localities growers Prof. Rather, Dr. C. E. Millar and igan might be divided into several follow this plan: first they harrow 5. Cash advances will be made on the principles to which this organiza- DASS NURSERY CO., Box 2 , BRIDGMAN, MICH. and their plans have been trying to Prof. George Grantham of the College different stages. (1) The experi- with a spring-tooth drag and follow arrival of wool at Fort Wayne ware- tion has been dedicated and for which arrive at some basis that would per- Soils Dep't, Prof. G. A. Brown of the mental stage, where growers were with a cultipacker. Then they sow house, without wait for grading, as it has assumed leadership since its mit operation this year. It is report- Animal Husbandry Dep't, and J. G. trying to grow the crop. (2) The the seed and with a hand seeder, follows: native Michigan wools 14 creation in 1919,—the principle that A PENNY POSTAL CARD I Will briny you a FREE planting ed that the Hebewaing plant, Huron Hays of the Dairy Dep't, will be on growing of the crop for a dependable covering with a spike-tooth drag or >cents per pound, flat; western lamb the agricultural industry is entitled book covering every farm need.1 county, and the Blissh'eld plant, Len- the X. Y. C. "Emergency p sture and Train" f< r talks am' questions supply of hay. Most of our farmers float and then culti-pack a second or feeder wools 12 cents per pound. other groups in our nation's indus- to the rights and privileges which Landscape Design, Fruit Trees, awee county, probably will operate. Hay Seeds, Shrubs, Spray Materials, when it stops ; the f >ilov ing Mich- are in this class. They are growing time. They find that by this method 6. Shippers should be sure to have Baby Qhicks, Bee Supplies, etc. Growers at St. Louis, (iratiot county, igan points, befln&l) i 30: alfalfa for hay, and hay alone. the seed is covered to a uniform completely filled in tag on outside of trial life have enjoyed for years Everything for Farm and Garden.I CUTLER & DOWNING CO., are trying to secure sufficient acreage Mar. 80, Mondi to 1 p. n4. (3) A few have gone beyond this and depth, the soil is well-packed about it, bag and the same information inside through governmental aid and pro- Bervton Harbor, Mich. to operate the St. Louis plant on a .Mar 81, Tuesday, Adrian, 9 to 3 having more acreage than they need and germination is rapid and uni- the bag. Tie fleeces with paper twine tection. plan that would divide the plant's net Apr. 1, Wednesday, Hillsdale, 9 to :: for hay, are attempting seed produc- form." only. Binder twine or the like works "It is as a representative of organ- profit equally between the plant and April -. Thursday, Coldwater, n to 3 tion. (4) There is another group, The method of seeding mentioned into the wool, results in certain dis- ized agriculture that I have agreed to serve on the Federal Farm Board. Ornamental Shrubbery the growers. Growers would supply April 4, a, Friday, Three Rivers, 9 to and it is getting larger, who are try-above has been used very satisfactori- count and is ruinous to sales. Saturday, Cassopolis, ( 9 to _ their own seed, labor and deliver the April 6, Monday, Xilos, .) to 3 ing alfalfa as a pasture crop. ly by many growers on the sandy The National Wool Marketing Cor- This Board was created by the Agri- in Decorate the old your home. yard. Make Have it look some likepride you beets. April 7, Tuesday, Decatur, 11 to t April 8, Wednesday, Kalamazoo, 1L' to 1 Farmers have told crops extension loam soils. A well-packed seed bed poration estimated March 25 that cultural Marketing Act, a measure for S[ are erreally ^ l l y sglad l a d tto L o llvelivetIlere there.- AAnd n d Listen! Listen! What will happen to the probable April !», Thursday, Marshall, !i to 3 men of their experiences with al- is an essential thing in getting a crop 75,000,000 lbs. of 1931 Wool are pledg- . J.• •. . , . shrubbery adds to the farm's value vast acreage not returned to beets is April 10, Friday, Jackson, !• to 3 falfa. County agricultural agents of alfalfa. ed to the various affiliated pools to for which seven long organized years. mu t- A~* 1 11 flowering shrubbery and hedge. NAGLE'S agriculture I n a t battled Act laid Write, N URSER andY , askBenton us Harbor, about our Mich. beautiful a problem for farmers, in face of sur- April 11, Saturday, Chelsea, in have received letters from growers In the next of this series of articles date, much more than last year at the foundation of a national policy foi pluses in other crops. It is believed that most of it will go into beans, to pus'h an already record production DEBATETAXAIMED in which their methods of handling we will see what farmers in the Upper this time. the crop have been discussed. Peninsula think of alfalfa. Officers of the Michigan Wool Mar- keting Ass'n are: W. W. Billings, BOYCE DOUBLE SPRAY GUN— stffll continue in this section of Mich- beet ground is ideal for alfalfa and urges alfalfa, since Michigan farming AT BIG Hudson Company of Detroit declared its class legislation and unconstitu- Davision, president; Forrest King, "Emergency appropriations" are Charlotte, vice-president; C. L. Brody, tional. Lansing Merchants' Ass'n the items which are taken care of Lansing, secretary- treasurer; direct- Fan Shape SPRAY—Long or short range—High or low pressure—For ld or young trees—Any kind of SPRAY material will be deposited cor- c;rn use about twice the alfalfa acre- age it has for hay, pasture or seed. I AI using—The 'so-called c h a i n urged economy in government rather after the legislature goes home with- ors—M. B. McPherson, Lowell; J. E. store retail sales tax bill fathered by than a tax which they claimed would out making any provision for them. Crosby, St. Johns; Wm. Albers, Grass Rep. Jas. N. McBrlde for the purpose fall on those least able to pay it. Most of them can't be anticipated by Lake; Reese Van Vranken, Climax. rect if this GUN is used. ALL KINDS OF ORCHARD ACCESSORIES. Livery Barns And Airports of raising an estimated $6,000,000 to Ask your dealer or write to any legislature or they would be tak- Owosso, Michigan. be devoted to equalizing school costs Legislature Would en care of. Many of them are truly In the home the popper can be- SPRAYER SUPPLY MFG. COMPANY March 16, 1931.throughout Michigan was debated by emergencies, and frequently a state i come indispensable for crisping 220 Front Ave., N . W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN ! crackers or breakfast cereals and is Michigan farm Xews, friends and opponents March 26 at Check Admin. Board institution would have to have an ex- tra appropriation or cease to operate. most handy for toasting sandwiches Lansing, Michigan. a public hearing. to the right turn. Dear Editor: The bill provides a tax of one-half Lansing—The 1931 legislature is Many of the so-called emergency ap- Fresh berries, rice, tapioca, beans WANTED, LIVE POULTRY, EGGS Why not let the air-minded con- mill per dollar for stores whose gross going to prevent deficits in state propriations are not such, however, and fresh vegetables can be quickly struct their own air ports? "Would receipts are between $25,000 and funds, or at least help the state ad- etc. and thoroughly washed in a popper We specialize in live poultry, eggs and veal. Used egg case* It not be just as reasonable to ask $400,000 annually, to as high as 10 ministrative board create the next de- by holding it under a faucet or the for sale In lots of ten or more, by freight or express. Also new the State to build garages, freight mills per dollar on stores having ficit if one is created. New Uses For pump, letting the water run through houses, and passenger stations? for The asking S h i p p i n g teg8 a n d m a r k e t ^ n n a t i o n are sent free gross receipts of more than $1,000,- The legislature has passed a meas- and carrying the dirt with it. In fact, Evidently, the liverymen and stage M<) Stores with $1,000,000 gross sales ure which would place the finance drivers in their day wire not onto would pay about $10,000 tax annually. chairman and one other member of The Corn Popper when once one gets in the habit of GARLOCK-WILLIAMS CO. INC., 2014 Orleans St., Detroit thinking of the popper as the "Handy their job or they would have asked each house on the state administra- Take one of the large sized wire the State to build their barns. Apparently believing stores would tive board with full voting power corn poppers for broiling your Andy" among the kitchen equipment the tax to consumers, Mr. Mc- other uses will suggest themselves. \V. F. ALEXANDER whenever any emergency appropria- sausage or wieners, either over the Slate mutual Rodded Fire 1931 PBICES Although the number of I Bride said, "This tax would be a tions are to be considered when the kitchen fire or when camping. complement to an income tax. It legislature isn't in session. The One can broil fish, steak, bacon, would reach those who pay no tax measure is expected to go to Gov.small game, potatoes, roasting ears Silver King Coal Fire \ Insurance Co., oj mich. HOME OrriCe-FLINT. MICH. Policy the production of eg«s in 1HIU prom- now. It takes in the lower income Wilber M. Brucker early next week or marshmallows in a popper during is big, blocky, clean burning. Don't take chances. Get yoyr protection now with the STATE MUTUAL i s e to be m in 1980,brackets. , It would be painless." for approval or veto. Approval is ex- a camping trip or for an outdoor Ask your coal dealer for a trial ton. RODDKD KIKK INST KA.V'K C().\I]'.\NV. Over |»4,5O0,fl(H).O0 at risk. Miring the first halt At the hearing the Home Defense pected. Unless the legislators are picnic and save time and do a much |464,7&.& not assets and resouiv.-s. Paid over $4,058,647.14 in losses since Of 19,'U will be lower th;m for tlio League, claiming to represent S.OOO present the Board can't release a dol- better job of it than when the usual Republic Fuel Company our organization, June 14th, 1908. A broad and liberal policy. 3,994 new merchants, spoke for the bill. .1. L lar not appropriated by flfe legisla- sharpened stick is usel when Michigan tobacco retailers and jobbers argued that a S t a b i 1 i z ation Corporation owns about 200,000,000 bushels of wheat. WASHTENAW HATCHERY Quality Chicks, Scientifically Hatched. Bred primarily for High Kgp Produc- rate of approximately 1200 lbs. of Some 'believe it will own more by tion. Fifteen years of breeding IU'KII quality chicks; pure Tancred and Tom Bar- experiment station, so recommenda- l'f, tax would drive them out of ton Leghorns. Blred by Cockerels of 2xr. to 310 egg record hens. Barred RoekH of tions as to what fertilizer should be the rock dust to 1000 lbs. of sulphuric July 1. In the meantime the Board fast maturing early layers. Sired by Cockerels of 240 to 365 eg£ record hens. acid. They are mixed in a large pan business. Special Discount on orders before March 1st. For information regarding our used should come from the Soils De- Mr. Lennon said the hearing con- is selling some of its wheat which is stock, write partment of the Michigan State Col- for nearly one minute. The treated stored in seaboard elevators to rock is then dumped into a large bin vinced him that 90% of the people WASHTENAW HATCHERY, Guides Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan lege, or from your own County Agri- make room for the new crop. Total below, where it is left about 24 hours. are opposed to any form of a sales U. S. plantings of winter wheat are cultural Agent. Largest Chemical Industry It is then taken out and piled in large tax, believe it to be another tax rather than an effort to relieve real estate. about 1% less than last year. CHICKS (50 Chicks Free) PULLETS piles to cure for 60 to 90 days and is Spring plantings will largely con- "QUALITY WILL TELL" MORE THAN EVER BEFORE. The fertilizer industry is the largest He said further that in his opinion the Lowest price chicks and pullets in years. Wood-tested Special pen tnatlngs. then in condition to be shipped as trol the Board's action on the wheat chemical industry in the world. It is Hartman building program provision Flocks health certified by licensed Veterinarian. HiK Barron strain White Leg- super phosphate, formerly called acid it owns, it is said. If plantings are horns, from i:. o. P. Pedigreed 20O-2M Large egg breeding. Barred (locks too not, as is often thought, a scavenger for $2,179,000 for 1932 is the most are bred for type, size and big e ^ s . Chicks snipped c. o. D. Pullets C. O. 1>. on phosphate. less Mian usual, the Board expects industry utilizing dead animals or by- approval. Write for illustrated catalog and discount prices. Since MORE phosphate rock is used logical item to lop off the State to sell wheat. If plantings are larg- products from packing plants. Very FAIRVIEW HATCHERY & POULTRY FARM, Zeeland, Michigan, R-2, Box 31. than acid the product is NOT acid in budget so as not to exceed the $29,- er, it may hold its wheat indefinite- Silver King Coal reaction and does not sour the soil. 1. D. 100% live d e l i v - tobacco stems, tankage, etc., are not Fertilizer Nitrogen A "Starter" e r y p r e p a i d . G e t o u r free c a t a l o g . It tells all about o u r special m a t e d g r a d e s in well. Rons by hand, gas engine or 3*9O ^ l s ^ «»«tor—cheaply, quickly. «tp*-v/ Pnce fillers because the consumer is al- The idea is sometimes expressed In Van Buren County The American Farm Bureau, which w h i c h all L e g h o r n m a l e s eligible for R. <>. ] \ a r e used. W r i t e for it. o r d e r your pullets now. <;et o u r latest prices, It is t i m e to ways charged for the nitrogen that supported the Farm Board's stabili- 1881—FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY—1931 such substances contain, so they are that soluble nitrogen will leach and Since 1857. zation program, after long support HUNDERMAN BROS. R t . 3, Box 60 ZEELAND, MICH. LANSIXO COMPANY, I-an sing. Mich. be lost before the plant can use it. low grade fertilizer carriers and not This notion is not well founded as of the McNary-Haugen equalization KALAMAZOO filler. can be seen very readily when it is Nitrogen Source Very Important noted how small are the amounts of Covert—Michael Enlow, 80, is not only Covert's " oldest resident but is fee plan. Sam H. Thompson, elect- ed American Farm Bureau dent in 1925 on a McNary-Haugen presi- World's Record Blood Lines BETTER BRED CHICKS AT LOWER COST There is practically no difference fertilizer nitrogen used as compared one of the most interesting of the SILOS in the phosphorous and potash used with the total nitrogen requirement pioneers of soqjthwestetrn Michigan platform, has just been appointed to the Farm Bureau by President BIGGER PROFITS are awaiting you with Foreman Strain White Leghorns and Barred, Flocks. Consistent contest winners for twelve years, official individual B U I L T of V I T R I F I E D by the various fertilizer companies, of the crop. Fertilizer nitrogen is who cleared the forests of Van Buren records to :U!t eggs, contest egg scores 280 points per hen, pen average! 2ti*>.<; e ^ s " G L A Z E D TILE. Used Hoover. per bird,' commercial flock averages 235 eggs. Michigan's highest official laying everyhere! Also glazed tile however, a great many different sub- merely a starter for the crop, and county. stock and national laying champion blood lines available in our commercial grade for all kinds of buildings. of chix at low prices. Special offer now! Pay later. stances can be used and are used to should be available when the soil Enlow first came to Covert town- Writefor FREE Catalog furnish nitrogen. Even though the nitrates are only slowly available We breed our winners. Solve your poultry problems with my large vigorous type ship in 1857, and has lived in Covert KALAMAZOO TANK & SILO CO. Kalamazoo, Mich. potash and phosphorus must be avail- which is early in the season. It should bale, or 100% soluble in the soil waters, also be available when the plant is nitrogen may be classed as of good young, or in other words, should be community all of that time. In his boyhood he heard wolves howling MICHIGAN MEN ASK birds, officially recognized as the large-egg heavy-producing strain. Profitable for two or three' years. Kndorsed by leading production authorities. Sweepstake win- ners production class Michigan State Fair, Detroit, 1928-29-30. Contest winners New York, Illinois, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, .Maryland, etc. Write for free Educa- tional Catalog—it's a practical poultry course. LIBERAL DISCOUNTS ON OHDICUB SaveMoney-\Hu\\d w7ATile quality when only 70% or less is as nearly 100% soluble as possible. soluble. Too many of us have had wrong around the cabin, which at first had only a blanket for a door. Later a second cabin was built and the space DROUGHT LOANS BOOKED NOW. FOREMAN POULTRY FARM, Box 323-H, LOWELL, MICHIGAN 9 notions as to the manufacture and use PROF. E. C. FOREMAN, Owner and Manager Farmers Buying Guide of commercial fertilizers. Many of these notions have been started by over- anxious and perhaps indiscreet fer- betweerf the two served as a hall- way. John Enlow, father of the octoge- NEWS Presents Procedure And Counties On Rates on Application narian, who is linked with the very tilizer representations. Michigan farm- U. S. List. Mu than they have been for twenty years. experience in such work. Only 50c culture for one bushel of seed. Write One dollar will purchase more ferti- keting associations are rolling in from Farmers' organ i z a t i o n s Seed Loan Office at Washington, initial payment on the loan is made. You Wouldn't HUlCl n c r m i l d g e European. 200 for throughout the State, accord The loan may be granted in install- rooms. With bath, |1.5t) and $2 per day. LABORATORY, Without bath $1 and $1.50. John Moran, Mgr. write the Farm for MOJ' J free circular. THE EDWARDS lizer today than it would during the Lansing, Mich. period of 1910-1914. If all commodi- THE BARTZ DRUG CO. ties which farmers purchase were as ing to Rep. Miles M. Callaghan of Reed City, Chairman of the House Committee on Horticulture, to ments subject to reports on previous expenditures. Reports on loan in- stallment uses are result of previous Ride With Dynamite! Garden Seed- Bureau Supply lvieaicai— 89 M O N R O E AVENUE, cheap in comparison as are fertiliz- which the bill has been committed experiences in seeing such loans ap- Store, Lansing, .Midi., for price list on Grand Rapids, Mich., offer to send FREE ers, there would be no hard times on As many as 40 letters objecting to plied to old debts, etc. their high quality, adapted, true-to- A SAMPLE PACKAGE of their Albeca name, guaranteed garden seeds. Pills, a remarkable remedy for consti- the farms. For example, the commodi- the measure havo been received in All loans are due November 30, Maybe once in a while when some explosive is pation. Write today. ties purchased for $1,000 in 1910-1914 a single day. Objection seems to 1931, or sooner if the crops covered needed on the farm, but you wouldn't want to have it cost the farmer in 1930 approximate- be centered against a clause in the by lien are sold before that date. To in the car every time you made a trip. ly $1,500; while the produce which bill which would require in addi- eliminate figuring interest on install- tion to certain routine information More Value farmers sold for $1,000 in 1910-1914 "and suoh other information as the ments, the Government deducts in- Lots of car owners are driving cars today that are brought only $1,118 in 1930, leaving a terest to November 30 at 5 % from the difference to the disadvantage of the commissioner of agriculture shall final loan installment. Loans not loaded with a possible legal liability that may blow them farmer of approximately $382 on the. require". Co-ops point out that paid November 30 draws 5% interest sky-high financially if they are ever unfortunate enough most of the other information re- thereafter. Than Ever Before thousand. However, the same amount quested is regularly reported to to get into a serious driving accident. And who knows? of complete fertilizer which cost Michigan counties suffering serious the State and that failure to specify $1,000 in 1910-1914 cost the farmer 1930 drought losses, and which have There is only one safeguard against that kind of In Farm Bureau Suits, Topcoats only $995 during 1930; and if higher exactly what other information is wanted would make it easy for an U. S. approval for the above loans financial dynamite. That is adequate public liability, analysis fertilizer had been substi- unfriendly secretary to seriously are:Allegan property damage and collision insurance in a strong, Blankets and Robes tuted for low analysis, the same interfere with the business of co- Antrim Mason M t'nominee amount of plant food that cost $1,000 operative associations. Barry Montmoreney legal reserve company that fully protects its policy- in 1910-1914 could be purchased for Branch Kewaygo $925 in 1930. When interviewed by the NEWS ('ass Oakland holders and pays its claims promptly. Cars should be Our new Spring lines are here. They are of splendid shortly after the bill was introduc- Cheboygan .•ana insured against fire and theft loss, of course. Fertilizer Baying Points Clare Ogemaw quality, and prices are lower. You can have a suit or topcoat ed . Commissioner of Agriculture Di< kinson i-ola Katon Otsego made to your measure from Farm Bureau quality fabrics at In view of these facts, farmers can Herbert N. Powell said "from what Genessee Presque Isle We offer full auto insurance coverage and nation- well afford to use liberal quantities Hillsdale St. Clalr very reasonable prices. Tailored clothes fit better and wear of fertilizers on 1931 crops. How- he could learn of the bill he would Intfham Banltac wide service in a legal reserve company at low rates that neither oppose nor favor it." He Jackson Schoolcraft longer. ever, he should: objected to saddling any clerical Kulkaska Van Buren save money for you. 1st. Know the analysis best adapt- expense on his dep't for administer- Lake Washtenaw Write for samples and information—better yet, visit our ed. See your County Agricultural ing such a bill, or to being placed Manistee Wexford We have 500,000 policyholders and Agent or write Soils Department at 7,000 agents in 26 states. display room, and make your selection first hand. State College, East Lansing, Mich. in a position of being obliged to re- strain co-operatives "because of'any Battleship Cost Millions; Members, patronize your Department—Make your divi- 2ml. Know how much to use in the conclusions I might draw from Junkman Pays $87,000 dends pay your membership dues. sower. 3rd. Know the nitrogen which is their reports." Rep. James N. McBride of Bur- W a s h i n gton—Depreciation in STA TE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO. purchased is in a form available to ton, author of the bill, states that battleships is as bad as it is with Bloomington, III. Lhe crop. It must be water soluble. tie is surprised at the oppositon it automobiles, it would seem. The See the nitrogen sources listed above is receiving, and that the bill fol- obsolete battle ship "North Dakota" MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU as "Good Nitrogen Sources." lows the New York law. has been sold to a scrapping com- 4th. Purchase fertilizer containing pany for $87,000. The ship, not State Agent, Lansing, Mich. Lansing, Michigan not less than 20% plant food and When buying the spring vegetable many years ago regarded as a first more if the machinery will handle seed get a few packets of hardy an- clas3 fighting unit, cost many mil- it satisfactorily. nual flowers. lions to build. FOI R MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SATURDAY. irAIU H* 38. Balametz, Colonel Tesserton and Majesty will stay behind." Charles an old dinner menu which the Captain Rawden, the last named as glanced at him in surprise. "AVhy do manager had produced from his files. 25,000 MEN TO Moonlight Preferred representing the police in charge of you say that, Doctor?" he asited. the "John Anderson" case. As to j "Well", was the reply, "since Count whether the King would meet his, Balametz is unable to go, there is no the body in the morgue and satisfied .Meanwhile Dr. Loiand had received BUILD RADIO CITY brother, there had been no decision; '• reason why the Prince should know himself that it would be unrecogniz- A Novel— By Arthur Weigall it depended on the final attitude of that you are alive at all. Obviously, able. the count. The train did not leave the best thing is t6 let him think you On the following morning, Thurs- Project 3 N. Y. City Blocks In Six Parts until half-past six. j are dead. Then, without question, he day, he went first to the police sta- Square; World's Largest Count Balametz—outwardly calm, will have to accept the crown." tion, where he was handed a tele- but inwardly quivering—was shown Charles was, silent for a moment, graph message from Gerald Rawden, Building. up to his bedroom to rest. Charles Here, indeed, was the crisis of the ad- which had been sent off from Suez at A mnri called John Anderson is found "This makes seven people in the New York—"Radio City", three dead in liis bed In an Alexandria hotel. secret," said Charles, greeting the and Dolores went to the beach and venture; for, after this, there could about 7 a. m. It gave him the wel- square blocks of new buildings, de- Col. Tesserton, the British Consul, thinks others, "the five of us here, and as I sat side by side in the shade of the be no turning back. At length, "I come news that the steamer on which he's been murdered. The Commandant, rocks. believe you're right," he smiled. "Of Prince Stephen was traveling was at voted to radio stations, theatres, Rawden and Dr. Poland believe he killed told you, Kenser and Nico." But Dolores was troubled. The course it will be a shock for Stephen; that hour just coming into the road- offices, etc.,^will begin to take form "What about Reiss?" asked the realization that Charles was the King himself. The death is a great shock to but later on when he is established stead, and it was to be presumed, here by next May. The contract for Herr Kenser, the Hotel Manager. Do- Colonel. lores, beautiful daughter of Tesserton, was not yet established in her mind. at Stanzow, I'll let him into the secret. therefore, that His Royal Highness the steel—the largest steel contract "Reiss knows that John Anderson For the first time since she had ever let—was given to the Ameri- identifies Otto Reiss, a German a n - was me," Charles replied, "and he Poor old Stephen ! Still, I know would reach Alexandria in time to can Bridge Company recently. It When you market your stock archist, as the man she saw with An- therefore thinks I'm dead. He has no learned his identity, Jhere was a in my heart he will be glad to be sail by the Queen Theodora that calls for 125,000 tons of steel, through a local shipping ass'n derson the night before. A young man, question in her mind as to whether King." night. which sells through the Mich- Charles Lestrange, arrives from Cairo idea that I am Charles Lestrange, and or not she ought to tell him to go within the next three years. The •Well, that's settled, then," said the The doctor then went to Colonel cost will be between 10 and 15 mil- igan Live Stock Exchange's co- and falling in love with Dolores, Intro- I'm going to see to it that he never back to his throne. I duces himself to her on the beach. She finds out." j Doctor. "You, Tesserton, will go to Tesserton's house to see Count Bal- lion dollars. About 25.000 men will operative commission houses on agrees to see him again on the morrow. Luncheon was a remarkable affair. In dread she gripped his hand. "If Suez with Rawden, won't you? And ametz. be given work by the project. the Buffalo and Detroit ter- ifl warns the Colonel to keep an "What I want you a l i to understand," you were to go back to your throne, it'll be your job to tell the Prince tributed (Copyright, 1929, by Arthur Weigall Dis- minal markets, your stock is in by King Features Syndicate The tallest of the buildings will eye on Lestrange as a suspicious per- said Charles, "is that I am simply I should die," she whispered. secretly that his Majesty has been Inc.) ' be slightly lower than the Chrysler the hands of a friend from be- son. The young man is questioned by "But I am not going back, beloved," assassinated and bring him here to (To Be Concluded April 11.) or the Empire State buildings, but ginning to end. Tesserton ami gives satisfactory answers claiming my rights as an individual. he replied. "Do you suppose that I A l e x a n d r i a , in time to catch regarding his movements on the night An opportunity has presented itself, it will contain more office space We handle and market your Anderson w a s killed. He asks Dolores which, if I grasp it, will permit me to place at Stanzow without you?" to marry him, explaining he is well off retire into private life; and I want to and can support her in comfort. The take that opportunity. I am asking could live if I were to resume my the boat for Trieste. Meanwhile, it will be "Supposing Prince Stephen is told ametz has no visitors; and I'll also my job to see that Count Bal- EMERGENCYHAf than either, for it does not taper, but is clipped off squarely at the top. It will be the world's largest stock that it will bring you the best return. The business of thousands of Michigan, Ohio and Colonel, on hearing of his daughter's en- you all to help me; and I tell you gagement, demands proofs of Lestrange's the whole story by Count Balametz, have to prevent Otto Reiss leaving and refuses to accept the crown, by the same boat so that the Prince wealth and caiiics to England tor verifi- here and now that if you won't do so, would you then feel it your duty to can arrive home first." He turned to if you won't let my death be announ- PASTURE IDEAS building. Steel going into the build- ing would build 10 battle ships. Indiana farmers has made us leaders on our markets. Try us. cation. Meanwhile Kenser discovers that ed, I shall abdicate. I have served save your dynasty by returning?" the King. "Will you please tell me, is really King Charles of <'ar- "No", he answered, "I would never sir, where the body is? I think we had What to Plant for Pasture Average Person Ate 6 Returns to patrons guaranteed my country for eight years; and I by bond meeting U. S. Gov't re- patliia. The latter takes him into his confidence and explains how he Happen- have done my duty as a King to the go back, not even if I were to feel it better have it at the mortuary, Or Hay Crop for This Lbs. Less Meat in 1930 quirements. my duty to do so." screwed down in a coffin." ed to change places with Anderson. The best of my ability. Now I ask to be Colonel, who knows nothing of t h e truth, allowed to live as a human being." "But it isn't your duty! it couldn't "Oh, but supposing Stephen wants Summer. Washington—You, an individual, be!" she told him, speaking with pas- waits for a reply to his cable, fearing He smiled shyly; but the face of sionate fevour. "Your first duty is to to have a look at it?" said Charles. ate 131.7 pounds of meat in 1930, Michigan Livestock Exchange Dolores will get a shock when she finds Count Balametz, at whom he was Dr. Loiand smiled. "I'll fix it so he By K. K. VIMXfi less than the average per capita Detroit, Mkli. her fiance is an Itnposter. yourself and to me. You and I can't recognize it." Kent County Agr'l Agent consumption of meat for any year looking, remained stern. "A King," or The aflSWer to the cable shows Le- bring out the best in each other, and I "We'd better send for Nico," Grand Rapids "What pan I plant for of the last eleven. The department stfangfl In a i>a<>- soul?" His Majesty is in search of He took her in his arms and dried body to Dr. Loiand that night. planted this spring and early summer FOR S,-\LH—RMRK WOOD FRAME nnd surrender the erowta to his his soul. It is g man's first duty to her tears with his kisses. "You have "O, and Nico, can you suggest a that will produce hay and pasture vVind mill, also Hork steel frame wind shown me what it is to be a human means of preventing Heir Reiss from crops. mill. Ideal air cooled 1V2 horse gas en- b r o t h e r , Su-|iheii, a n d o r d e r s C o u n t ISala- find first his own soul; and how can metz tn transfer his allegiance to Prince he find it in all that artifciality which being', Dolores. You have made me sailing by the Queen Theodora to- Understand what there is in human morrow night? We can'L apply to his FOR HAY Classified Ads gitte. Myron Smith, Lansing, R - l , Mich. (3-18-s) Stephen as tin- new King. Balameti re- surrounds the life of a King?" Classified Advertisements will be Oats and 1'ejK "How can lie- find it in a life devoid feature that raises it so high, so high Consul for a warrant of detention, be- There are two crops that can bte word. charged at the rate of 4 cents a FARMS tint God Himself can think us worth cause there's nothing definite against Where the ads are to appear ( HAPTKH '» of duty and self-sacrifice?" asked the grown for hay. One is a mixture of twice or more, the rate will be 3 FAK.UK FOR SALE bothering about." him." cents a word each insertion. The Commandant and Dr. Loiand Count. "It was nearly five o'clock before "Well," Nico replied, "Herr Reiss <-ats and peas (Canadian Held peas). FA KM FQR SALE—90 ACRES OK Colonel Tesserton Intervened. "His v.ere about to go out for their midday they w« ill back to the hotel, and the has been having dealings with me—1 This crop should be planted at regu- POULTRY part thereof. Fair buildings, good soil, meal at the English Club when a Majesty lias a duty to the woman lie hour had struck by the time Charles mean a friend of mine—about the lar oat seeding time. Use a mixture outside city limit. Also grain separator and other farm tools. Wm. Kutchinski, police officer entered to say that Mrs. loves." of oats and peas; bushel for bushel purchase of some antiques; and per- Sow 2 to 2y bushels of the mixture BABY CHICKS Big Rapids, R-l, Michigan (3-14-3t-s) Taylor, proprietress of a cheap room- haps I could lay information that per acre. 2 ing house, was asking for an inter- what is being sold to him is stolen MYERS QUALITY BLOOD-TESTED FURNITURE view. Use this mixture on heavier types chicks—Barred Rocks, Rhode Island property. lleds, White Wyamlottes, White Leg- FOR SALE—A $1,000 OUTFIT OF fine of soil, although the Pennsylvania She explained that a certain artist, "No doubt it is too," Captain Raw- Railroad Farm at Howard City have horns, loo% live delivery. We ship any- furniture complete for balance due on where. Myers Hatchery, Mt. Pleasant, contract and storage, of $561. Terms a Mr. Griggs, had remained as her den laughed. Michigan. (3-28-lt-s) $100 down and balance over twelve had quite satisfactory yields on .solitary lodger, being unable to "Well, talk it over with the Doctor,' lighter type of soil. Oats and peas "WORTIIMOR" CHICKS—ARE GOOD months if desired. This outfit was sold seven months ago, used three months find the money either to pay the Commandant said. "Something should be sown in late May or early chicks. Rocks, Leghorns and, 12 other and then put in storage for four months. his bill or his passage home. On the at any rate has got to be done to pre- are in the late milk stage and the pods ducers. breeds, Highly bred; actual high pro- The furniture looks just like new and Chicks guaranteed and insured could never be told that it had been used- previous Wednesday, exactly a week vent Reiss sailing." for 30 days. It will pay to buy these The outfit consists of a three piece Liv- ago, he had left the house in the eve- forming on the peas. This hay is well bred chicks, Write for catalog and ing Room Suite in mohair covered all When at length the time came for palatable, nutritious and with weather get full description. State Farms A s - over, beautiful Console Pho-nograph, ning and had not been seen or heard Colonel Tesserton and Captain Raw- conditions favorable will give a good sociation, Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Mich. Bridge Lamp, Floor Lamp, an occasional of .since. (2-14-tf-46b) table, eight piece Walnut Dining Room den to go to the station, the various yield. Dry weather cuts the yield of Suite, set of Silverware, Dishes, buffet She handed his picture to Captain out-standing matters had been settl- peas. mirror, 9x12 Rug, three piece Bedroom FOR SALE—BARRED ROCK AND Suite with beautiful Hollywood Venetian Rawden, who examined it closely, and ed; and they drove away feeling sure Leghorn chicks and hatching eggs. Out- Vanity and bench, 9x12 Felt Base Rug, suddenly started to his feet, calling that Dr. Loiand would do his part Soybeans standing production in Michigan egg lay- Gas Stove, five piece breakfast room set Dr. Loiand to him. He, too, scruti- with his customary, acuteness. Soybeans is another crop that is ing contests for 5 years. Circular on and Kitchen Cabinet. Will sell all or part request. F . E. Fogle, Mason, Mich. of this outfit to the first buyer. Call nized the photograph, and showed The Doctor asked to see Dolores recommended for hay purposes. Soy- (3-14-3t-sp) us long distance telephone a t our expense every sign of perplexity. beans will grow on a variety of soils if you are interested, or mail us a de- alone. She took him. t heivtoiv,. into CHICKS, S. C. TOM BARRON ENG- posit and we will hold it until you can "The beard is much fuller," he the study, where having closed the (excepting those wet and cold). They lish strain, white leg, large size, lopover come in the store and see and examine combs, all bred from pen Stock Birds, this outfit. We will store free of. charge whispered to the Commandant, "but door, he thrust his hands into his will grow on a sour soil. Soybeans records 200 to 270 eggs. Mated to pedi- for later delivery if desired. CHAFFEE the features are the same." He turned baggy aoxJseU. _ . should be sown in late May or early greed males for 7 years with records 240 BROS. FURNITURE COMPANY, Mich- to 300 eggs. Write for circular and b a r - igan's Greatest Furniture Store, 106-118 to Mrs. Taylor. "What was he wear- "I ha.ve a confession to inake^," Jhje June. Plant in rows 28 inches apart, gain prices this year. Hillside Hatchery, Division Ave. South, Grand Rapids, ing when he went away?" he asked. said. "Count Balametz is not suffer- sowing 30 to 35 pounds per acre. Two Holland, R-3, Michigan. 3-14-tf-50b; Mich. Telephone 9-343(5. (3-28-3t-204b) "A dark blue suit," she said. ing from the sun, nor was he stung varieties of seed are recommended: "Was there anything special about by a wasp. He was stung 1» Manchu or Ito San are found to be CHICKS: W H I T E LEGHORNS. ONE lifeFOR time SALE—A $600 STORY & CLARK, guarantee Player Piano with of F E W breeders in Michigan selling him which would help to identify hypodermic syringe. At lunch, I hap- the best yielders of hay in Michigan. chicks from All Trapnested Females. twelve rolls and a bench. Will sell for him?" pened to have a sleeping-powder in One of these two should be sown. One vision. Under Record of Performance Super- of Michigan for anywhere cash and deliver in the state thing should be done. That is to in- Clearview Poultry Farm, Munith, graplis regular $89$100. Console Phonor- styles for $10 each,, "Well, he was left-handed." my pocket; but when the Count be- Mich. (3-28) free delivery. CHAFFEE BROS. FURN- The Doctor looked at the Command- came so troublesome, I could not re- oculate the seed with a soybean cul- ITURE COMPANY, Michigan's Greatest ant. "Well, I'll be hanged!" he mut- sist putting it into his coffee. Then ture. Success or failure of your hay OSBORNE STRAIN AUSTRALORPS— Furniture Store, 106-118 Division Aye. CHAMPION LAYERS 353-361- South, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tele- tered. when I went into his room at tea- crop may result from lack of the in- WOLRD 364 Egg Contest Records. "Origin of phone 9-3436. (3-28-3t-61b) "Do you know him? Have you seen time, I gave him an jnjection which oculation. Australorps," complete history of breed, him?" Mrs. Taylor asked. cepy free. Osborne Farms, Box 41, Hol- WANTED TO KENT—FARMS will keep him asleep till tomorrow Soybeans may be cut for hay when land, Michigan. (3-14-27b-Ag.) Captain Rawden hedged. "I'm not morning. I thought I'd better tell the pods are forming or the lower WANTED—TO R E N T EQUIPPED sure," he told her. "But I'll make in- you in case you should be alarmed at leaves are turning brown. This is PULLETS farm, everything furnished,- by good vestigations at once, and do what 1 his condition." usually in late August or early Sep- farmer. Prefer southeastern Michigan, C. A. Whitman, care of Michigan F a r m can. Come and see me tomorrow." Dolores stared at him. "But why tember. Some cut the hay with a weeks PULLETS—ORDER YOUR 6 TO 12 News, Lansing, Mich. Leghorn pullets now. Also start- As soon as the door closed upon did you do i t ? " binder and cure out in bundles. If ed chicks; Rocks and Leghorns. Spring WANTED—TO RENT FURNISHED her he turned to Dr. Loiand. "My The Doctor bowed. "I did it for cut with a mower cure the crop as Arbor Poultry Farm, Spring Arbor, Mich. farm 80 to 100 acres and up. By experi- (3-14-3t-sp) enced God!" he exclaimed. "What do you you," he smiled. "I like you. I want you would clover or alfalfa. man. Stockman. 16 years ex- perience with good, farmers in one locali- make of it?" to see you happily married; and it Three years' test at Michigan State LIVE STOCK ty. Hustler. Married; four children. The Doctor, whose mind worked "If you were to go back to your throne I should die,* she whispered. seemed to me that the Count was go- College show the two varieties of soy- References. D. J. Ellwood, 711 Brooks St., Lansing, Mich. (3-28-lt) quickly, had seen the explanation of beans recommended in this article to CATTLE "No!" the Count retorted. "A King, had scrambled into his clothes again ing to mess up the whole thing. . yield around 2y3 tons of hay per acre. WANTED—TO RENT FURNISHED the matter in a flash, and he now like a soldier, has no duty to any and had rejoined Dolores in the hall. And, besides that, you see, your fath- A number of farmers in Kent county Hereford's 40 to 80 acre farm on shares, by young communicated it to his colleague. Captain Rawden and Dr. Loiand er is my friend." married man. Dependable and experi- woman which can come before his who have fed soybean hay report good enced. Will hire out by year. Jowph C. In due course they presented them- duty to the State. The woman he had both returned when they arrived, HEREFORD HULLS. REPEATER and selves before Colonel Tesserton. rtsuits. There is a sufficient amount Woodford breeding a t sensible prices, A. Jones, 1335 Easy Street, Flint, Miafcigan. (3-28-lt) loves, the woman who loves him, must and were talking to Colonel Tesser- Charles returned to the hotel that pt soybean seed in Michigan to supply M. Todd Company, Mentha, (3-14-8t-15b) Mich. "I say!" Gerald Rawden announced, pay the price of loving a king; she ton in the drawing-room; but Count "the body we thought was John An- must be willing to remain behind the Balametz was still upstairs. evening soon after ten o'clock. He the demand. FARM HELP—WANTED derson's was really somebody else's. scenes. With all due respect to you, encountered Kenser in the hall and (luernseys "Hurry into sortie clothes, Dolores," FOR PASTIKE AVANTED—MAN WITH TWO SONS John Anderson—the King—is prob- Colonel Tesserton, I tell you that the her father said. "Tea is ready. I sup- suggested a few moments' conversa- If you sowed rye last fall your early sey FOR Heifers—6 SALE—REGISTERED GUERN- to rent 400 acre dairy farm. Everythlntr ably alive." tion. mos. up, choice breeding. furnished References required. Lester people of Carpathia would not accept pose I had better go and wake the "I thought you'd be wondering," spring pasture problem is solved, for Pure Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe seed. Allen, Ithaca, Mich. 3 28 Colonel Tesserton displayed none your daughter as Queen; and there- Count up; he's asleep." Tested .seed corn, l'icketts Yellow Dent. said Charles, "why I have not gone to rye makes a nutritious palatable pas- W. A. Anderson, Benton Harbor, R-l, WANTED—FARM WORK of the surprise they had expected. fore, as I say, she must pay the Dr. Loiand looked up quickly. Suez. The fact is I've definitely decid- ture for early spring. Pasture trou- Michigan. (3-28-lt T s) "Yes", he said. "The King's in the penalty. She cannot be his wife." "Asleep, is he?" he said. He turned ed to disappear. As no doubt you've bles generally come when native pas- HOUSEKEEPER, WIDOW, 48, wants drawing-room. You'd better come in HOGS work keeping house for some good farm- Charles raised his hand in a gest- to the Colonel. "I think, if I may, I already heard from Nico, my identi- tures dry up. This situation is ag- er. Good cook and horn^ worker. Neat, and join the party; we're having the ure of pacification. "I would not in- will go up to him myself. I shouldn't ty was discovered today; but my gravated this year by loss of seedings WANTED—ONE HTJNDRED POUND and from good family. Can give good devil of a row." and close pasturing of hay fields last feeding plgsi. EH Llndsey & Son, peltpn, references. Mrs. Myrtle Raymond, 1206 sult Miss Tesserton," he said, "by "Good Lord!" Captain Rawden ex- asking my people's opinion about her; be surprised if he needed medical at- friends have promised to keep my year. Barry County, Michigan. (3-28-tf-i4b) Walnut street, Flint, Mich. (3-28) claimed. "Where has he been hiding?" nor would I do her the injury of in- tention." secret and to say I am dead. I didn't Dr. Loiand left the room in haste, j commit suicide, by the way: I was There is a pasture crop that will HAY and STRAW YOUNG MARRIED MAN, W I T H FAM- "He hasn't been hiding. He's been viting her to share the imprisonment come on in July and provide pasture ily, wants farm work by month or year. making love to my daughter for the of my throne. No!—it is as a private up, Dolores followed him, and, half-way assassinated." FOR SALE—30 TONS CHOICE AL- Has farmed himself. Good mechanic, she asked him why he was in such "oh, dear, I'm sorry to hear it." until frost comes. This crop is Sudan falfa hay. Lester Allen, Ithaca, Mich. knows tractors. Does not smoke. Joseph past week. He's Lestrange." 3-28 Mich. 117 West Hazel street, Lansing, Gibbs, individual that I have been honoured a hurry. ; Herr Kenser replied, an anxious note grass. Sudan grass can be grown on "What! O, the rotter! Then he with her love, and it is as a private a variety of soils excepting "those cold To her surprise he put his fingers j his voice. "Who was the assassin?" WHOLESALE CARLOT DISTRIIiU- knew all the time he couldn't marry individual that I shall marry her." to his lips. "The Count is very ill," he n"Ah, that's what nobody knows. It nd wet. The soil should be well pre- tors hay and straw. Always an outlet. WANTED FARM WORK on general her! I'd like to punch his head." pared and firmed down in good shape. The Harry D. Gates Company, Jackson, or dairy farm by young married, man, "And supposing Prince Stephen re- whispered. "He will not be able to go | only be fair to find an alibi for Mich. one child. Alfred Jones, lit; So. Clemens "Well, that's how I felt, too," the fuses to accept the crown?" the Count to Suez to meet the Prince." Sow about 20-25 lbs. per acre. Set street, Lansing, Mich. Colonel answered. "But he says he asked. old Reiss, of course; so I suppose Some minutes passed before he re- suspicion will fall on you." your grain drill for 2 pecks of wheat SEEDS and PLANTS WANTED—FARM WORK BY MONTH did mean to marry her; in fact they or year on general farm by middle aged, "Then I shall abdicate," Charles turned to the drawing room, and T n e manager's eyes became large and you can sow the required amount. FOR SALE-—100 DAY i ^ L O W DENT married- man. Former farm operator, are going to bv. married." answered, "and force him to accept when he did so his face was grave, i with fright. "But ' he stammered. Sudan grass can lie seeded in late seed corn g r o ^ n in Eaton Co. R. H. good with cattle, horses and sheep. Write "Queen Dolores," murmured Dr. it. of bis eldest son." Strayer, Eaton Rapids, R-2, Michigan. Glenn C. Earl, Lansing, r R-2. Can be Loiand, with a nervous giggle. "What's the matter?" the Colonel "O, we'll find you an alibi, too," May or early June. Do not pasture (3-28-lt-s) ica. hod by telephone, 7!>. >-F-12. (3-14-2t) "That would mean revolution," asked. Charles laughed. srftor a frost. "No, he has resigned—abdicated, or said Count Balametz. "Your Majesty's NURSERY STOCK OF ALL KINDS— WANTED KARA! WORK BY YOUNG whatever you call it. I say, I've made abdication, followed by the inevitable "I'm afraid the Count has a touch i hope Your Majesty won't forget," Strawberry plants: Dunlops, Premiers, married man, two children. General or of the sun," Dr. Loiand replied. "It's s a id Herr Kenser nervously. Mastadon, Everbearers. Red, and black '}[\\\\ y 1: . "|'"- Experienced, mitti. Vernon an awful fool of myself about him, renunciation of his rights by Prince nothing serious; but he won't be able "x O) i shan't forget. My dear fel- Nerw York State Has r»spberry plants. %2 per KM). Shrubs— WUlets, Itheamont street, Lansing, phone you know. You see. I couldn't believe Peter, would shake the dynasty. So Rlowers. Allegan Nursery, All< gan, •''••"'• (3-28-it) h« was a King; and I called him a would your supposed suicide." to go to Suez with us. He'll have to low, d'you think I'd run the risk of Largest National Park Michigan. (3-2fc-lt-s) stay the night where he is." J y o u r giving the show away, which, of WANTED—WORK ON FARM BY cad and an imposter and a liar and Albany, N. Y.—Those who have FOR BALE CLEMENTS WHITE CAP tion high school boy during summer vaca- heavens knows what else." "Yes, but how do you know John "O, poor chap," said Charles. "I course, you would do to save your which starts second week in June. Anderson was not murdered?" suppose he was upset, too, by what neck? O, no!—that's all right; but always believed Y e l l o w s t o n e yellow dent seed corn, choice field se- Some experience in general farm work. "I suppose you apologized," said Charles asked. National Park to be the largest in ped lected germination practically 100%, t i p - Don Page, 1317 Roosevelt, Lansing, Gerald Rawden. was said at lunch." what's troubling me," he added, for and graded $4.00 a bushel. W i n . Michigan. the country, will have to revise Btiegman, Pigeon, R-l, Mich. Oi-L'S-2t-s) (3-28-lt) Dr. Loiand unexpectedly entered "Is there anything I can do?" the he was a man who very faithfully "Oh, yes, I had to; though, mind the field. "In my opinion as a doctor, their figures, for Governor Roose- WANTED—WORK ON FARM BY you, I don't feel he has behaved very he was murdered," he said. "I think Colonel asked, after expressing his fulfilled his promises, "is how to get velt has signed a bill creating en FORdentSALE—86 CRATES EARLY gold- seed corn at $1.50. a crate. 100% Ivh l | ,'*" b O y d " ! i l l K summe* vacation well." :>ncern. you into my brother's good books, so Adriondadk Park, with an area of which starts second week in June. Have the assassination of His Majesty, if it "No," the Doctor replied. "I've told that he will help you with this hotel test. Win. Schneeberger, Lansing. Mich., had some experience i n K e m . r a i farm il, what's the general position were announced at the moment when 4,604,000 acres, whereas Yellow- R-l, Phone Lansing 116, ask for 775-F2- work. LeRoy Brenke, 1425 Knoliwood now?" Dr. Loiand asked. "We'd Prince Stephen arrived, would turn him not to come down. I'll give him | scheme of yours. I want it to be a stone contains but 2,192,640. With- -• C5-28-2t-l) AW., Lansing, Michigan. (3-28-lt) better understand it if we're going the trick. In my opinion there is no a dose presently. He's had quite a success, you know, because I am go- in the larger park, there will be WANTED—WORK UY YEAR ON run of bad luck; he's been stung by a ing to put a good deal of money into CERTIFIED WOLVERINE SEED outs, winner 1st prize Yale fair, 2nd at Ar- general or dairy farm, by experienced in." need to tell Prince Stephen that His wasp too—just as I went in to the it. I will arrange for you to meet him 'l,<;::i»,000 acres of privately owned rfiada'. Price 75c a bushel. Bp.arton married man Family includes boys 18 "The position," the Colonel explain- Majesty is alive. Let him think that land, and 1,968,000 acres of state- Barley, registered quality, Won 1st at aM 16. Worker. William E. Cassel. 913 loom. It must have been on his arm, on his arrival; but can you think of owned land. The state-owned land Armada fair, 2nd at Yale. $1.10 per bu. LivistVit ' L;insi "-> MUh- (3-28-lt) ed, "is that he says he is no longer King Charles is dead—murdered by Charles Eisen & son, St. Clair, R-'-', Minn. and, when he moved, it stung him. I anything by which you can ingratiate is forest preserve land, and will Be the King, but the Count won't recog- an assassin. There are only seven of !8-lt) had to pinch out the sting." yourself in the short time at your dis- protected against both fire and YOUNG MAN, ::1, WITH FAMILY nize this, at any rate, not until Prince us who know the truth." wants work by year on farm. Raised on Colonel Tesserton was troubled at posal?" timber cutting. FARM MACHINERY Stephen arrives. Meanwhile the King farm, has fanned himself. Willing work- "No," the unbending Count Bala- i'een telling us the whole story metz replied. "I cannot be a party to the thought that Dolores would have "How would it be," he asked, "if FOR BALE—10 FOOT FLINT-WAL- R-l, Lansing, Mich. er. Roy Woodard, Sunshine Gardens, (3-28) to look after the Count until the fol- you were to write me a note, signed of how he changed places with his this fraud. LTXG steel windmill. Practically new. man who had shot himself. . . ." was his name," the Com- It is my duty to tell His lowing day, and he was relieved when by John Anderson, and dated a week Royal Highness the truth." the Doctor offered to come in late ago, telling me how well my hotel is Silver King Coal Rargain. Have electric power now. A. R. Bchaberg, Schaberx-Dietrich Hard- or WANTED—FARM ware <'().. 319 (forth Washington Aye., See WORK BY MONTH day by single man, 21. Lived on farm When the party broke up the, ques- that night and again in the morning. run? The Prince will recognize your is big, blocky, clean burning. Lansing, Michigan. all my life. Willis Ploughman, Lansing, mandant put in. tion as to who should go to Suez to "Well, now," he said, at length, Majesty's handwriting, of course." R-l '. Charlie Dunn. (3-28) Ask your coal dealer for a trial ton. them at length into the meet Prince Stephen had not been de- "who's for Suez? I suppose you'll be FOR SALE—TRACTOR, with double Charles thought the idea a good one, Republic Fuel Company ilisc harrow and two bottom fourteen WANTED—FARM WORK BY MONTH ukwurd men, cided; but it was to be assumed that coming sir?" lie turned to the King. and he presently Wrote a laudatory Inch plow. Two limo spreaders. Price or year by farm hand. Married; no chil- sittm- the journey would be made by CottM BAY CITY and LANSING Offices right. J. T. Sleight, adjoining Bath, dren. Experienced. References. John Dr. Loiand interposed, His ige in pencil upon the back of Michigan. L4-2t-s) Hirt, Grand Ledge, Mich., K-Tr. (3-28). 8ATTRDAY, MARCH 28, 1»31 memo AN FARM F1YF HOME AND FAMILY Edited by MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR. PAGE Address all communications to her at Carleton, Michigan. RING FINGER AND AUNT HET POOR PA Farm News Patterns The Man Behind The Plow OTHER NOTIONS BY ROBERT Q U I L L E N BY C L A U D E C A L L A N (Price 15c each) By S. E. KISER INCREDIBLY OLD They sing about the gl&rten of the man behind the gun. And the books are full of stories of the wonders he IKIS dour; There's something sort of fhrilHUg in the flag that's leaving high And it makes you ivant to holler when the boys are vinrching by, Common Beliefs Rooted Deep But when the shouting's over and the fighting's dove, somehow \ In Past, Says U. of M. We find we're still depending on the man behind the plow. Teacher. We're building mighty cities, we're gaining lofty heights. We're winning lots of glory and we're getting things to rights. Ann Arbor—Ancient Egyptians be- We're showing whole creation htno the world's (.•(fairs should run; lieved that a delicate nerve ran from Future men will ga-.c in wonder at the things that we have done. the third finger to the heart. The But they'll overlook the follow—just the same as we do now— heart was regarded as the seat of love, and hence the third finger was the ap- Who's the whole world's foundation,—that's the man behind the plow. propriate place for the engagement " E l l a ' s oldest girl was over to ring, said Dr. Eugene S. McCartney see me yesterday, w a n t i n ' my ad- in describing "Folklore Heirlooms" in vice about her love affair. " L o o k s like you'd learn to quit his recent address as president of the j Michigan Academy of Science, Arts j and Letters. "She is beirr courted by a bald- headed widower, an' she can't Women And much to me and I trust that the Farm Bureau will live forever/' Sirs. Fiiith <«ale of Mecc&ta, Mecosta g i v i n ' girls advice about their love affairs or wives advice about their husbands," I says to Ma. " Y o u ' v e Another superstition that carries' back to ancient days and lives in the make up her mind whether to be satisfied chance on with him doin' or better if take a she The Farm county, says, "I am glad that our family is one of the million farm fam- made enough enemies that w a y . " '•I don't see any harm—" Ma present is the notion that a bride should step over a church sill with waits. "She says she don't mind his Bureau ilies that belong to this great nation- al co-operative organization. The began. " W h e n Lucy asked your advice her right foot first. It is traceable bein' a widower an' she don't care By M r s . Edith Vfagar benefits are many and all are good, about m a r r y i n ' T o m , " I reminded directly to the Roman belief that about his age because she's no so good that every farmer should be her, "you advised her not to take Recently we asked several women' Spring chicken herself, but she h i m , but they married the next everyone should enter temples with the ol our acquaintance in various parts a member and take advantage of can't help w i s h i n ' he had a regu- month an' both of 'em have hated right foot. In some parts of America of the State to give us their viewpoint them. It gives us a voice in State you ever since." lar helpin' o' hair an' t h a t makes and in Scotland the notion exists that her t h i n k she don't love him as women about the Farm Bureau or- and National legislation. It acts as a " I thought Lucy was a real it is bad luck for a bride to stumble at ganization. All of them have been central purchasing agent for several " I told the l i t t l e goose to go f r i e n d , " Ma says, " a n ' I — " her husband's door, and so the cus- members for years and speak from hundred co-operative associations in ahead an' take h i m . She ain't " Y o u also thought Grace was a tom of carrying her over. experience. our state for open formula feeds, wildly in love w i t h h i m , maybe, real f r i e n d , " I says. " W h e n Grace The underlying belief that the dead but nobody is w i l d about a bald Mrs. Adah Bafrd of Hopkins, Alle- seeds of known origin, fertilizer o£ told you what a terrible brute her may injure the living is strikingly head. It j u s t don't go w i t h ro- gan county, says, "We have belonged right analysis and other commodities. husband was you advised her to seen in the attention which waa given mance. The kind o' love t h a t f i t s to the Farm Bureau ever since it "We feel our organization can help quit h i m , an" what happened? The the so-called "curse of King Tut" after a bald head is j u s t a nice Triendly to solve the tax problem if anybody next day they walked by here arm started in Allegan county some 11 or several members of the British expedi- feelin', mixed w i t h pity a n ' f a i t h . in arm an' wouldn't speak to y o u . " 12 years ago. We feel that if the can. And last, but not least, we en- tion which excavated the old Egyp- " Y o u can t r u s t a bald head. A Farm Bureau had done nothing ex- joy the social side of the Farm Bur- " W h e n anybody asks my honest tain's tomb died within a few years. opinion—" Ma began. woman that's married to one don't cept introduce pure seed in our state, eau. At our annual and quarterly Withering of trees is considered a sign have to w o r r y or be gnawed by it has done its duty to the farmer. meetings we have wonderful times, "When a woman asks your of death as when the laurel grove out- jealousy when her husband is "We tried years ago for alfalfa but usually all day affairs with bountiful honest opinion about a m a n , " I side Rome is said to have died during! away over night. Maybe she's seen says, "don't give it to her. Honest with small results as the seed was potluck dinners followed with pro- opinions about •"•.hings like t h a t al- the last days of Emperor Nero, and] girls t r y to f l i r t w i t h him when his hat was on, but she's also seen the not adapted to our soil and climate. grams of home talent and speakers ways make enemies. When a thi3 line of Caesars came to an end. from our own state or county. And look t h a t came in their eyes when But now in a normal year and with wife goes around t e l l i n ' people t h a t "The roots of the present lie deep in he took his hat off. It's the same seed that we know we can depend up- the visit with our farm folks from all her husband beats an' starves her, the past," says Dr. McCartney. All of kind o' look a little boy has when on, we can get a fine stand of alfalfa parts of the county is always looked she's goin' to cling to him forever, us can think of a few popular super- he finds out there ain't no Santa every time. forward to with great expectancy, an' when a girl asks your opinion stitions,-—knocking on wood, walking Claus. about marryin the •worthless "We have wasted rmore money on even if we are a bit late with chores under a ladder and the like, but few fellow she's goin' w i t h , she j u s t M " I ' d take a bald man ever' t i m e . poor seed than the Farm Bureau dues and supper." who have not studied the subject on w a n t s you to praise h i m . No wo- He might hanker to be a ladies' have ever cost us. Mrs. Besse Harvey of Cass county, man pays any attention to good <* wide scale realize the great number man, but he wouldn't t r y it more'n says, "The Farm Bureau has rendered "In raising more alfalfa, we have advice." of hangovers from the past, or how once. There a i n ' t nothin' that a service for farm folks that cannot 7112. Ladies' Dress years. A 6 year size requires 2 been able to keep more and better "I guess you're r i g h t , " Ma says. niavely many are still followed in this makes a man appreciate his wife Designed in Sizes: 34, 36, 38, 40 and yards of 32 inch material. Belt, col- cows and in that way have increased be reckoned in dollars and cents. It " I know when r.iy people advised supposedly coldly scientific age." so much as a cold an' haughty 1 12 inches bust measure. A 38 inch lar and sleeve facings of contrasting our income. With the income we brought State College Agr'l Extension me not to marry you. I got so mad Superstitions about death, omens of stare f r o m other w o m e n . " work to many counties in our state. size requires 5*4 yards of 31) inch ma- material, requires V2 yard Z2 inches have been able to have electricity and I wouldn't speak to ' e m . " impending death and fear of the pow- (Cnpyrfg-ht, 1931, Publishers Synd.) terial. Facings of contrasting ma- wide. the conveniences that go with it It gave unstintingly of its funds, even (Copyright, 1001, Publishers Synd.) ers of the spirits of the dead are very terial requires % yard :?!t inches wide, which has meant comfort as well as to the extent of crippling its other 7134. Girls' Dress common, from the earliest history of cut crosswise. dollars to us and our family. activities that our farm men, women Designed in Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 man to the present. The owl and the and children might continue to enjoy 7121. Misses' Two Piece "Ensemble" Hatchery Insures Its 31 rs. Musa XaeQregor of Constan- years. A 4 year size requires 1% crow or raven have always been re- garded as harbingers of death. When, in a recent moving picture of Ranwna Chicks for 30 Days tine, St. Joseph county, says, "The Farm Bureau has meant much to me; the outstanding thing is, I believe, extension privileges. Thousands of farm families owe a debt of gratitude to this organization for its urrselfish TURKEY GROWERS Designed in Sizes: 16, 18 and 20 years. A 16 year size requires 5M> yards of 39 inch material. To line yard of ?>2 inch material if made with long sleeves. With short sleeve ex- tensions, the material will be MJ yard the audience taw a crow against the window of a sickroom they flutter Kalamazoo—Since observed a portent of impending chicks leaving the State Farms 1925 baby the contact with the fine people through the Farm Bureau and its support, and the Farm Bureau has a right to look to them for enrollment and loyalty that it may give full FORM AN ASS'N jacket requires 1% yard. The tie re- quires % yard of a bias strip of ma- terial 5 inches wide. less. To trim as illustrated requires 2% yards of lace and 3M> yards of in- death which traces its roots at least Ass'n hatchery here have carried work. Just to know that farmers are sertion also 1 yard of bias binding to the days of the Greeks and Romans. life insurance policies. State Farms organized in a business way, means measure of service in other ways." Would Protect and Delevop 0564. Ladies' Morning Frock. for the neck (I1/-. Inch wide ) A Ass'n supervises a co-operative ef- Important, Growing Cui in Sizes: Small, 34-36; Medium, 7131. Girls' Dress fort among farmers in that terri- 38:40; Large, 42-44; and Extra Large, Designed in Sizes: 4, (I, 8, and ID Famed Rooster Goes tory. Business. 4<>-4S inches bust measure. A Medium years. A 6 year size requires 1% Into Film Discard A State Farms policy guarantees 100% live, strong chicks on arrival Our Kitchen Laboratory size requires ZlA yards of 36 inch ma- terial. For collar, belt and pockets yard of 35 inch material. of contrasting material The facings requires Vfc at the customer's post office. Upon The Michigan Turkey Growers' As- of contrasting material % yard of 36 Deland, Fla—One of the most sociation was completed Farmers yard :5r> inches wide cut crosswise. inspection by the postoffice it ! inch material is required cut cross- familiar figures in all filmdom, agrees to replace any chicks dead To 'wash leather on furniture, Use an empty talcum powder can Week in early February. For some wise. The width of the Dress at the 7124. Ladies' Apron will be seen no more. Tho Pathe or in bad condition on arrival. Sec- use one tablespoon vinegar to each or a baking powder can with per- time thei^e has been a growing desire lower edge with fulness extended is Designed In One Size: Medium. I t rooster, known from the Arctic ond feature of the policy is that the cup of warm water needed. Wash forated cover for sowing seeds such as on the part of many of the turkey requires 1% yard of ;(>r> inch material. circle to darkest Africa—wherever Ass'n replaces at half-price any the leather with a soft cloth wrung onions, lettuce and carrots and the growers of the state, to form an To finish with bias binding r e q u i r e s motion pictures are sihown—has chicks that may be lost within the out of this solution. Then wipe with holes may be enlarged to accommo- organization that would improve and 7058. Misses' and Ladies' Dress 4% y a r d s 1 inch wide. been shelved in favor of a new first seven days. Third feature is a clean cloth and polish with a cloth date others. This saves time, patience protect the industry. There are those Designed in Sizes: 1(1 and 18 years NOTICE! Be sure that you address rooster with brillant plumage that that every ohick lost from the 8th that has been dipped in one egg white and waste of seed wjien making gar- for Misses, and 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 your pattern order envelope to the Mich- will register well in natural colors. now growing turkeys for the market igan Farm News, 11-13 Sterling Place, to 30th day will be replaced at beaten and mixed with one teaspoon den. inches bust measure for ladies! A B R O O K L Y N , N. Y., as stated on the Movie fans recall the rooster which who have faith in the future for the order coupon. Orders mailed to our three-fourths the purchase price. of turpentine. Polish with a woolen , 4. 38 inch size requires 4 yards of 39 heralded the opening of every cloth. business if properly conducted and inch material, if made with capelets. other offices must be forwarded. Delay The policy is issued without charge To paint or varnish stair steps follows.—Editor. Pathe film. Dr. Lincoln Orr, man- by these farmers to provide a defi- that are in daily use, paint alternate adequately protected. They believe Without capelets 3*/i yards. Tie and ager of the Madison Square Poultry nite guarantee of the quality of the Coffee beans burned on an old steps allowing them to become the forming of this association will belt of contrasting material requires ORDER B L A N K show, said last week that he had chicks. pan act as a pleasant fumigator, and thoroughly dry before painting the be of genuine benefit to both the in- % yard 3!) inches wide. M I C H I G A N FARM N E W S furnished tihe original bird which if the windows are closed a few min- others. In this way every other step dustry and its members. Pattern Service, preceded countless showings of utes during the smoking, then opened, is always dry to walk on. Their aims are honest advertising, 7129. Girls' Dress During the early part of 1931, the Designed in Sizes: (!, 8, 10 and 12 11-13 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, N. Y . Pathe films. all odors of cabbage, onions, saur- jp upright business methods and market- supply of labor for farm work is ex- years. A 12 year size requires 2% Enclosed find cents pected to be abundant and farm kraut, burnt milk, etc., will disap- One of the handiest tools in the ing of turkeys as represented. yards of 35 inch material, if made wages probably will be lower than pear. This method will also rid cur- house is a small washboard that can The officers are Mrs. Nora B. MUB- Silver King Coal during and corresponding period in many years. tains and draperies of the odor of stale tobacco smoke. be bought at a dime store. It can be BOn, Edmore, president; Mrs. Edgar used in a pail or dish pan in washing Case. Benzonia, vice president; and with long sleeves. For contrasting material % yard is required, cut crosswise. With short sleeves it re- For pattern Pattern Size Size ~~ „ is big, blocky, clean burning. Ask your coal dealer for a trial ton. the little "extras" that are not includ- J. A. Hannah. East Lansing-, sec'y- quires L'% yards. The tie of ribbon Spring 1931 fashion book Put a few slices of raw potatoes ed in the family wash, treas. requi 1 id. Republic Fuel Company Put a hinged lid on the lower into the soup that is too salty. stair step which will make a con- will absorb the surplus salt. They Mrs. Musson's experience in turkey Name - BAY CITY and LANSING Offices To prevent slipping on newly raising began in a small way by 7133. Boys' "Overalls" venient place for storing rubbers. Designed in Sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 It. F. 1). (or Street) - polished floors, fasten a few strips of purchasing three dozen eggs for v If perches in the hen house are painted once in a while with old adhesive tape to the bottom of the hatching. She was wise in her small Uncle Ab says that he finds most of City State shoes and a fall will be averted. beginning at that, for she chose from (Patterns are 15c each, fashion book crank case oil, mites will cease to the best deeds are done by those who 15c. Send silver or stamps.) the very best stock of Mammoth trouble the hens. Try using slightly dampened soap i Bronze breed and has carefully built care least about credit for them. 1,000 Men When egg yolks are left baking, drop them carefully into boil- from on bureau drawers, or doors and widows that stick. up her flock until now she aims to put on the market between three and C four hundred each year, limiting her Forty Years Old ing salted water and cook until well done. They may be used for salads or sandwich filling. When putting new elastic in a garment, fasten the new onto the old efforts to this number that she may and pull through the casing. emphasize quality rather than quant- POINTS FOR PEA PLANTERS Yon see ;ny skin is wrinkled rough. ity. Von guess I'm old and likely tough. But peafe smooth-seeded B M no) best. She specializes in breeding stock, They are somewhere near the half-way point in bringing up their families, and maybe more than that in Favorite milk and 1 teaspoon celery salt. Heat but do not boil. Serves three soup but all birds that do not come up to plates full. This is a very good supper her strict standard for breeding pur- The wrinkled ones are teOaeteBt. Smooth-seeded types of peas like Alaska have been, and still are, paying for their homes. Recipes dish. poses are sold as market fowls to .special customers in Detroit and New planted by some people because of their quick maturing, and be- cause it has been believed that they might be planted earlier in cold York. She also caters to the egg and wet ground with less danger of rotting. What each man longs for is financial security. This recipe column is establish- FOAMY HONKY S U M ! poultry market during the spring ed with the hope of a mutual ex- By Miss Barber—Kelloggs We now have wrinkled peas, however, which come on practically months. He can have it simply by purchasing a sufficient change among our readers. We de- Cream together 14 cup honey with Mrs. Musson is a busy farm woman, as fast as the smooth ones, and recent experiments indicate that they amount of life insurance to cover his needs. The sire reliable recipes, appropriate for may be planted about as early with prospect of success. general farm use. We will appreciate 14 cup butter; add gradually 1 cup not only with home duties but she amount may not be large, but immediately it is issued, contributions. powdered sugar; add 1 well beaten has taken a keen interest in all worth To have a succession of pea crops, insuring a long pea-eating his estate is assured that amount. Paying for it each egg. Just before serving add 1 cup while community work. She is a season, plant Little Marvel, or Laxton's Progress, about the earliest whipping cream. This is excellent member of Montcalm County Farm wrinkled varieties; (Iradus for second early, and for later use Im- year, a little at a time, a man saves money, builds up a BAKED BROWN BKKAI) sauce for puddings. Bureau Board of Directors, Lecturer proved Telephone or Alderman. The early planting of several va- financial reserve fund, protects his family and property, By Mrs. Adah Baird of Pomona Grange, member of County rieties which mature at dilferent peridos works much better than the and builds a fund for his old age. 1 cup sour milk CORK FLAKE CHARLOTTE Republican Committee, active in plan of making successive plantings of the same variety. Late- 1 cup sweet milk By Miss Barber—Kelloggs church work, also County Chairman of planted peas run into warm weather which greatly discourages them. State Farm Life Insurance policy plans are especially 1 cup white flour Extension work and takes a prom- 2 cups graham flour In a buttered casserole spread a inent part in the Woman's Club move- adapted to farmers' needs. You should know what we 2 teaspoons soda layer of corn flakes, cover with apple ment both local and state. offer before you take a policy anywhere. We are glad 2 tablespoons shortening sauce to which the rind of yz lemon She warns those contemplating en- to explain, and without obligation. 2 tablespoons syrup l& cup sugar Of juice of % lemon or % orange has tering the turkey industry against been added. Top with corn flakeu and haphazard methods in breeding, care We Help Farmers Of the 1,000 Men Above at 4? M o r t a l i t y Tables Say 10 W i l l Die 1 teaspoon salt dot with butter. Bake 15 minutes in We advise and assist in problems concerning telephone, < l< or marketing If success is desired, W i t h i n the Year. or fruil may be add"'!. moderate over. Serve with cream. power line, transportation company, oil pipe lines or other rights of "One must have a liking for Hie busi- ness. The work must hold a cer- way over farm property. BEAD S O I ! ' APPLE SALAD tain fascination for the grower and We assist farmers in the matter of claims for stock killed or State Farm Life Insurance Co. By Mrs. Chas. H. Mattison By Miss Barber—Kelloggs he must be of a temperament not injured on railroads; their rights in the matter of drains, crossings, Bioomington, III. easily discouraged if he expects to damage by fire set by locomotives, etc., damage to farms by gravel 1 cup dry beans covered with water Wash 4 large red apples, core and Add i£ teaspoon soda. succeed in this enterprise." operations, power dams, etc. dice them without peeling; add 1 cup Michigan State Farm Bureau Let stand over night. In morn- rice krispies, 1 cup chopped celery, % We audit freight bills free and collect overcharges, ratronage ing, drain and cover with fresh water. cup whipped cream and % cup may- Scrubbing brushes or brooms will dividend allowed on claims collected for Farm Uin hers. All State Agent -:- Lansing, Mich. Add a few bacon rinds for seasoning onnaise. Serve immediately on let- last twice as long if they arc given an farmers save by using this service. together with salt and a dash of red tuce leaf. Garnish with dash of occasional wash in a strong solution pepper. Cook until tender. Remove paprika. of salt and water mid nllow to dry in MICHIGAN STATE FARM BIKE AI Tniffi* Utt*fl| Mtrh. bacon rinds then mash. Add 1 pint of the open air. M\ MirilH.'AX FAIOf NEWS SATTKOVY, !fABCH 88, 1931 the market at one time, some ex- SHALL THE STATE Senator Rushton, who offered the bill, sat with the Senate Insurance Com- mittee and took part in the proceed- Boost Gold Production, Hold Diamonds Back perts estimate that tho price would drop to such an extent that the pos- Blames Parrot For Public Funds Shortage Wood's Malt Tax Bill Seeks Brucker Favor It would license malt manufacturers $1,000 annually, jobbers of malt $500 and retailers $25. Michigan has 28 FIX AUTOMOBILE ings. This was the first public hearing on the bill, which is still in the Senate world in general may be suffering session of a huge "rock" would not Cape Town, S. Africa—While the indicate even moderate prosperity. Natives not uncommonly kick up Lansing—Speaker Ming wants a Baker, Ore.,—Mrs. Km ma Fowler, malt tax very badly to provide funds malt manufacturers, and an inopera- tive malt tax because the Wayne coun- ty court held its rates were discrimna- INSURANCE RATES? committee, composed of Senators Cowan (chairman) Rushton (intro- from a depression, this has ap- large diamonds with their bare toes, former La Grande city treasurer, for a northern Michigan tuberculosis parently no connection with the while working in the Kimberly charged with larcency of $112,000 sanitorium. Gov. Brucker holds that production of gold here, for in 1930 district, but the supply which reach- in public funds, says that a parrot taxing an important ingredient of tory. A slice of lemon added to prunes duced the bill) Foster, Heidkamp, the total value of gold produced In es the Amsterdam market is care- in her office distracted her so much home brew beer legally recognizes that when cooking improves the flavor. Group of Mutuals Supports, Orr, Gansser and Roxborough. Several the British empire was 3 0 9 % mil-fully controlled. that she couldn't keep her books which is illegal. It is known too that members of the House committee on straight, and that's why it looks as he would like very much to find Other Firms Oppose insurance took part in the hearing. lion dollars, -highest since 1915. though she is short in her accounts. $1,500,000 which the State owes coun- In the Kimberly district, north of Never content yourself with doing Rushton Bill. Milk is less likely to burn or stick here, production of nearly the en-your second best, however unimpor- tire world's supply of diamonds is tant the occasion.—Gen. Sheridan. A. B. Cherry, La Grande city ties for care of tubercular patients, an manager, said that he had stood item which is now in his deficit. Silver King Coal is big, blocky, clean burning. AFFECTS CAR OWNERS to the bottom of the saucepan in artifically controlled, for the pur- pose of 'keeping the price up. If all over Mrs. Fowler's desk from time Senator Wood's malt tax bill tries to The man who says "it can't be don " to time with the parrot on his win both men by providing payment Ask your coal dealer for a trial ton. which it is scalded if the pan is rins- Mutuals Seek Protection; ed in cold water before the milk is the diamonds which are being grub- Is liable to be interrupted by someb;Jy shoulder, but said that it didn't dis- of the $1,500,00 deficit item first and Republic Fuel Company poured into it. bed from the earth were placed on doing it. turb the former treasurer. building the northern sanitorium next. BAY CITY and LANSING Offices Others Say Competition Best Policy. Lansing—Should the State of Mich- > igan say what automobile owners shall pay insurance companies for fire, theft, collision, public liability ECONOMY CO-OPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRESS and other automobile insurance, or Economy and true thrift begin with your Brings the Farmer Greater Returns for Each Dollar Today, it is imperative that you forge not? buying. This spring, of all years—you He Spends for Raw Material ahead—progress and keep in step with It's JI (|uestion that interests every must buy right. Because Farm Bureau conditions. Farm Bureau Feeds, for Michigan car owner. It was debated instance, are an excellent example—with before the Michigan Senate Insurance Committee Tuesday night, March 24 by old-line and by mutual automobile is operated as a Service to farmers, you can be positively assured that its prod- ucts are real values, dollar for dollar. It Farm Bureau Services, Inc. formulas tested, tried and proven by agri- cultural college authorities. This is Progress and Service—its value has been insurance companies. They debated the merits of Senate is then, your duty to yourself to purchase Lansing, Michigan proven by the thousands who insist upon Farm Bureau Products. Farm Bureau Brands. Hill No. 11, by Senator Rushton, which provides that the State Insurance Department shall fix the rates to be charged by automobile Insurance Companies. Why This Bill? Senate Bill No 11 is supported sled- ltitigth by Michigan owned mutual and reciprocal automobile insurance com- panies, among them the Citizens Mu- tual of Howell, the Auto Owners of 5OO Broilers a Week r Lansing, Mutual of Traverse City, De- troit Automobile Club, Michigan Mu- tual Liability Company and others represented by spokesmen at the Going to Detroit hearing. Opposed to the bill are 189 out of From One Farm state automobile insurance companies, Early pasture and plenty of it—this is what every the Insurance Federation of Michigan, Michigan Ass'n of Insurance Agents, Pasture farmer is looking forward to this spring. One of the best Michigan Manufacturers' Ass'n, and the Michigan State Farm Bureau, which is state agent for the State Fertili- methods of insuring early pasture is to fertilize EARLY. A sufficient application of Farm Bureau Fertilizer carry- > Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company of Bloomington, 111. zation Milluals' Story . . . . and Mei *V •%>.%•'*V "H. ^ V Mutuals Kar Ahead . . . Seed, Feed, Oil, Twine, ven by both sides in- 14%PROTEIN Nor is it luck that makes these herds profit- dicated that mutuals in Michigan have able—brains land management built these Supplies . . . Life and Auto- writing S5% of the automobile herds, and insure profit by safe, efficient feed- mobile Insurance—at a "Farm business and the 1S9 stock companies ing. Lower your cost—maintain health with FARM BUREAU MILLING CO. < MIC* C O ILL . Milkmaker (means Moneymaker). Risk Rate." The Senate Insurance committee tid said little,