MICHIGAN FAS* THE NEWS I4EWS KEEP UP A Progressive Newspaper On News Interesting to For Michigan Farm Farmers ThrouQh the Homes Farm News A Newspaper For Michigan Farmers Vol. IX, No. 23 FIFTY CENTS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1931 FIVE CENTS PER COPY Issued Semi-Monthly PER YEAR LOWDEN, SHEARER, American Farm Bureau 410,000 JOBLESS O'Neal Sounds Call MICHIGAN BOYS TITUS WIN FARM Resolutions Vigorous IN MICHIGAN NOW, For Farm Strength AND GIRLS CLUBS BUREAU AWARDS Marketing Act Support and Changes, Money GOVERNOR ADVISED arni Bureau Chief's Address Cites Conditions AT INTERNATIONAL : Nationally Known Man Shares Reform, Tax Extension and Warning More Than $35,000,000 Spent That Call for Organized Effort on our Win $500 Scholarships; , Honor With Two Farmers On Tariff Are High Points For Relief So Far This Part of Every Farmer 45 Contestants Win Past 80 Chicago—Support for the Federal Farm Board,, suggested amendments Year Many Prizes Chicago—Two-thirds of the farmers in the United States are outside to the Agricultural Marketing Act including adoption of the equalization of any farm organization at a time when farmers never had greater need THEIR RECORDS GIVEN fee; LARGE CITIES HARD HIT or organized strength to apply to their problems; co-operatives made possi- MICH. YOUTHS DO WELL Monetary reform to accomplish stabilization of the dollar's purchasing ble by Farm Bureau support have too often in their maturity withheld sup- Award Given For Unselfish, power and to restore price levels; Aid 103,000 Families In Octo- iort from the parent group said President E. A. O'Neal of the American Compete With Nearly 1,200 '"arm Bureau at the 14th annual meeting here Dec. 7 in calling attention to Successful Service For Federal and State tax reforms to harness great accumulations of wealth ber; Expect 25% Increase he fact that the success of any agricultural program* will rest on the or- Others and Place High now paying "little or no tax; By January In Awards , Agriculture ganization of the farm people. Warning that unless the tariff is made to benefit agriculture in about "We are overwhelmed with efficient production of all products, threat- the same measure as it does industry, rural America will withdraw its Lansing—Results of an unemploy- med with mortgage foreclosures, unable to pay taxes," Mr. O'Neal said. Chicago—Forty-five Michigan Boys Chicago, Dec. 7—Frank O. Lowden support for any tariff were important items among the resolutions adopted ment survey conducted for Gov. Wil- nd Girls club members did very by the American Farm Bureau Federation here at its 13th annual meeting, ber M. Brucker by Prof. William Mr. O'Neal's licconiiiienrintions of Oregon, 111., twice a leading can- tvell with their exhibits and skill at didate for the Republican presi- ending Dec. 9. Haber of the economics department "To meet the many phases of this he 1931 International Live Stock dential nomination, and Andrew The FARM NEWS presents herewith a brief resume of the resolutions: at Michigan State college shows a roblem we must have greater col- PRESIDENT how at Chicago in competition with Shearer of Frankfort, Kas., and E. ective bargaining power in buying A&r'l Marketing Act •— large increase in the number of job- ur raw materials; learly 1,200 other club members. AH V. Titus of Glen Cove, N. Y., the last Farm Board and Marketing Act en- less in Michigan over last year. were guests of some organization two both past 80 years of age, were "A better financing system for cap- dorsed and pledged support of Farm Professor Haber's figures, publish- tal and production loans; whose generosity and interest in awarded the American Farm Bur- eau's annual medal for "Distinguish- Bureau as national farm policy and an instrument to stimulate co-opera- DIRECTOR ed in the State Journal at Lansing, "Strengthening and building and show that there are. approximately protection of our co-operative mark- lub work led it to defray the ex- penses to the International of the ed Service to Organized Agriculture" tive marketing, disposal of surpluses, 410,000 jobless men and women in ting system; winners in various State contests. at the 13th annual meeting of the na- to make tariff more effective on farm the state, 223,000 of whom are in Twenty-six of the Michigan group "An honest dollar in our monetary tional Farm Bureau here this week. products, etc. Congress is urged to Detroit. Michigan's population is ystem so that we may exchange our lad their expenses paid by the State The basis of the award is unselfish, amend cact by including equalization considered as 4,800,00u by the M. S. commodities on a equitable basis both Fair Ass'n as prizes won at the 1931 successful service in the interest of fee to control crop surpluses by as- C. man. His figures on unemploy- n the nation and in the world; itate Fair; 9 attended as guests of organized agriculture. It must be sessing commodities benefited. ment are lower than those of the ounty fairs and County Farm Bur- • "A fairer representation of agricul- service beyond the ordinary duties Rural Credit government commission, he says, be- ure in all governmental agencies iu aus; the others had their expenses and responsibilities of the worker Federal Land banks should be fur- cause only the most conservative ounty, State and nation; mid by local groups. and it must be performed from an nished additional U. S. capital of at estimates were considered. "An awakening of farmers to the Four Michigan boys won $500 altruistic desire to advance the well- least $100,000,000; bonds made elig- Professor Haber says that 103,000 necessity of their more complete or- icholarohtpa each at Chicago in na- being of farm people. ible for investment of Federal Re- families were receiving public chari- anization and the co-ordination of tion-wide competition sponsored by Lowden Stand Recalled serve Bank reserves. Separation of ty in October, and judging by 1930 all forces working in agriculture to he International Harvester Com- Mr. Lowden, a former governor of Land Bank, Joint Stock Land Bank figures, this number will be increased bring this about." pany. Francis Schell of Battle Creek Illinois, twice a candidate for the and Intermediate Credit Bank urged. 25 ffer cent before January. Private A United Front >eedentinued on page 4) Clair, is 42 miles long. cost, (Continued on page 4) 24 miles wide and 24 feet d«ep, TWO FARM NEWS SATFRDAY, DECEMBER 12, li>8t "The world has grown too complex for laissez-faire methods. In- dustries have not only their own specialists but also those of the De- partment of Commerce. * * * No lone farmer can battle with foot-and- mouth disease any more than he can build miles of cement highway into town or stop the British embargo on apples. * * * Marthy's Christmas Plans "Interaction is essential. The diffusion of farming into specialized By R. S. Clark activities, partly in town, is inevitable. The farmer who snarls at Gov- It's a week before Christmas, but Hiram and me Successor to the Michigan Farm Bureau News, founded ernment assistance and information today is as out of date as the witch January 12, 1923 Are planning/ already on fixing the tree baiter. • •. • Entered as second class matter January 12, 1923, at the postofflce The one he's selected is growing right now at Charlotte, Michigan, under the Act of March 3, 1879. "Some of us hired men here at the college work harder than others. In the stumpy back pasture he don't ever plow. That used to be true, I remember, of hired men at home. Yet I see Published the second and fourth Saturday of each month by the most of my colleagues here give themselves utterly, day after day, from It's only a sumll one. as high as your head Michigan Farm News Company, at its publication office at 114 Lovett sunrise to sunset, to the solution of the intricate problems that agri- But it'.s dainty and graceful and shapely, he said narlotte, Mich. culture is up against and can not turn its back on. I am proud to be And tomorrow he'll hustle ami do up the chores Editorial and general offices at 221 North Cedar 8t., Lansing, Mich- working with such people, proud to be doing the work that I am doing. igan. Postoffice box 708. Telephone, L,ansing, 21-271. And go down and cut it and IUR it indoors In some ways I know it is easier than the work you do. In some ways it is the harder side of farming and the less satisfying. And I'll go along with a basket or two E. E. UNGREN Editor and Business Manager I do not see as much of the sky; do not tingle as often as I used to from For some black older berries, and bittersweet too— healthy exercise; do not eat or sleep as well. Some day I shall be glad Some brown hemlock (-ones, and some whi^e cedar boughs Subscription 50 cents per year in advance enough to go back to my farm and leave the office of modern farming Will come mighty haudy to dress up the house. to others." We'll set up the tree with its stem firmly stuck Vol. IX SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1931 No. 23 In that rusty iron wheel l'rom the old binder truck, Still Smarting From Farmer (Some green and red papers will serve to conceal The base of the tree so you won't see the wheel.) Does The Senator Reveal Himself? Criticism, Sen. Lennon Calls I'll dress up the organ with bittersweet twigs All stuck in the knobs and the thing-a-ma-jigs, Apparently, it required only a reprimand from the F*arm Bureau and the Grange to State Senator Peter B. Lennon regarding his leader- ship in the field of taxation to provoke the Senator into attacking the Grange, Bureau Racketeers While black older berries and other gay things We'll hang from the pictures—and looking glass strings. the whole farm organization structure in Michigan as a "racket, etc., Lansing—State Senator Peter H. by both the Michigan Farm Bureau There's a red satin ribbon (I've used it before) etc." Lennon of CJenesee county came back and the State Grange because no in- For tlie. white cedar wreath at the front parlor door. Regarding failure of his Senate Taxation Committee to report any to the State capital in late November. come tax bill was approved by the There'll be crepe paper bells in the big window panes legislation of value In relieving the general property tax, which is Blisters had been raised on the sen-Senate Taxation Committee, of which And tinsel festooned from the hanging lamp chains. the reason for the Farm Bureau and Grange calling him to task, Senator atorial hide by three big Michigan he was chairman. STATE SENATOR PETER LENNOX Lennon said little, but he lambasted his critics with epithets that make farm groups, who scorched him plen- '.Neekiwr si Goat' State Farm Bureau and State Grange And Hiram will put in an evening or two headlines, especially since coming from a State Senator. ty tor what they considered his short- "This criticism is a futile effort by took him to the woodshed. At work on a scheme he is wanting to do, comings. these organizations to find some one Till when he has finished the neighbors can see Also, according to the Senator, it's wrong for farmers to be in That Hiram and Marthy have lights on their tree! business co-operatively. "The Farm Bureau," Mr. Lennon was quoted, The State Farm Bureau annual to blame for their failures," Sen. Len- meeting Nov. 13 condemned him bynon said. "As a matter of fact, I was Xot lights that's reflected in various ways, "has been driving independent merchants out of business by operating oil filling stations and selling flour, seed, fertilizer, clothing, twine, name as Senate taxation committee the author of the income levy bill What Bankers Said Not dangerous candles to start up a blaze, chairman for blocking "any legisla- passed by the House. But I could of Farm Bureau's insurance and other merchandise." But electrical lights that my Hiram will get tion of value in relieving general not get it out oi my committee for From the battery wires of the radio set. Maybe so, but the Senator well knows that anyone can go into property taxation"; the State Grange the simple reason that a majority of Bank Resolutions business In this country who has vision, capital, and the determination annual rapped him by declaring the the members were against it. No It's a week yet till Christmas, but Hiram, good land, to make the start. Co-operatives have no monopoly on good management, "Senate taxation committee to be minority can force passage of laws Has set wide awake all the evening, and planned. good service and competitive enterprise and other factors which make stacked against the farmers"; Mich- that are opposed by the majority, aud "The need of the hour is higher With his leet on two chairs and his shoes on a third businesses grow. igan Mirk Producers Ass'n at its an-the Legislature tnis session was firm prices. Higher prices depend upon He's paid close attention to every last word. The Senator hasn't forgotten, and neither have we, that he has nual meeting rejected Mr. Lennon's in its opposition to a salary tax of the freer circulation of money and been a member of the Farm Bureau and of the Grange, aud that minority report from the Commission any kind. credit: Credit can be had only when It isn't for us we are planning the tree frequently he has been seen and beard at their State conventions. We Making Inquiry into the Michigan "These farm organizations live off bankers dare to extend it," said the But for certain pleased looks that we hanker to see wonder how long he has carried within himself a disbelief in the Milk Industry and overwhelmingly the farmers without rendering any Michigan State Farm Bureau in its On certain small faces, in certain bright eyes, fundamental principles of co-operative effort and co-operative market- voted down the suggestion that Mr. worth while service whatever. In- analysis of the business situation at That we decorate so far the yearly surprise. ing? Lennon replace N. P. Hull as director deed, the farmer's predicament has its 14th annual meeting at State Col- We do it for them. It is them we would please— We have no personal ill will for Senator Lennon. We recognize of the Ass'n. become worse each year since these lege Nov. 14. Such as loved the Lord Jesus and climbed on His knees. fully today as in the past that he has been a power for good in Mich- When Mr. Lennon came back to organizations attempted to take The Bureau said the immediate 'Tis their little hearts that His kingdom shall seek— igan. Lansing, newspapermen pounced on charge. The members are aroused need is to "restore the public confi- That Baby whose birthday will come in a week. If be has been quoted correctly in the press, it is apparent that he him to see what he had to say for and the officers, who form a 'payroll dence in our financial institutions so is not in sympathy with the aims and ideals of organized agriculture. himself. Senator Lennon lashed out, gang' realize a day of reckoning is at that every fundamentally sound bank HI8 present views place him out in the open as an avowed opponent of charging that his critics, the Grange hand. may resume normal operations of be- and Farm Bureau organizations, are Fall in Purpose Claim ing forced to withhold credit and sit the farmer who believes in farm organizations. "rackets", but said little about the "These associations have failed *to with coffers bulging with money for Spain Beat British At CO-Oi'EItATION O3.LY A METHOD Farm Bureau and Grange criticism apparently has brought a re- farm groups' charge that the Senator better the prices of farm products fear depositors will demand their joinder that enlightens, whereas silence in the farm groups would have hud let farmers down in the matter and they have failed to obtain passage money on instant notice." St. Joe, Mich., in 1781 "Co-operative organization among continued a misunderstanding between Michigan farm organizations and of school tax and property tax relief. of legislation they sponsored. In- "We believe," said the Bureau, "that Senator Lennon. The Senator mixed his defense with stead of devoting its energies to aid-withdrawal of funds on unfounded Spanish troops gave important aid farmers is the application of group business methods to agricultural mar- a tirade of abuse, reported by the De- ing agriculture, the Farm Bureau has rumor has been largely responsible to American colonists in their strug- keting. Co-operation has no magical troit Free Press, as follows: been driving independent merchants for bank failures which have occur- gle to throw off British rule. In Feb- properties; nor has it a cure-all for Willing To Loan But Not To Give out of business by operating oil filling red. We urge citizens to recognize ruary, 1781, a Spanish column march- the farmers' problems. Every farmer October 21 the Interstate Commerce Commission denied the rail- Turns Fire On Critics stations and selling flour, seed, fer- that those banks which have stood ed from St. Louis, then Spanish terri- knows that improved marketing ma- roads a general 15% rate increase, but offered them a compromise and Lennon QhttgM Farm Aid Ciroups tilizer, clothing, twine, insurance and the acid test of recent months have tory, to surprise and capture Fort St. chinery is of no use to him unless he temporary increase of $3 to $6 per car on most commodities, farm With Racketeering other merchandise. The Michigan earned confidence . . . . where doubt Joseph, Michigan, then in the hands puts it to work."—Dean Chris. L. crops exempted, with the provision that the proceeds of such an increase Lansing, Nov. 27—Sen- Peter B. Milk Producers Association has been exists as to condition of any oneof the British, according to original Christensen. be pooled for distribution according to an I. C. C. plan. Lennon, 'of Genesee county, struck collecting $100,000 a year from its bank, we suggest that deposits be di-documents in the Clements Library Weak roads were to be given enough to meet their bond interest back tod&y at the farm organizations members and has given nothing in re- vided temporarily among several of American history at the University requirements, if they didn't earn it, and the strong roads could divide that have criticized him because the turn, as the recent State investigation banks . . . . to those who cannot ac- of Michigan. POTATO COSTS AND YIELDS the balance, according to their contributions. The roads were given till last Legislature failed to pass an in- proved. cept the wisdom of this policy we Spain acted secretly, moved by a de- Dec. 15 to accept or reject the proposition. come tax. He charged that most or- "The day has come when these or- urge purchase of U. S. Gov't bonds sire to annoy England, her old enemy; It costs about $120 to grow an acre Recently the Ass'n of Railway Executives dumped the plan back ganized farm movements are "rack- ganizations must discontinue their from their local banker thus insuring furnished war supplies to the colon- of potatoes by modern methods; to into the I. C. C. lap with these proposed amendments,—that -the big ets" that furnish a livelihood for their meddlesome politics and make an ef- highest margin of safety and releas- ists through New Orleans through a make costs, the grower must have 400 officers roads loan "on the best available security" but not phe any of the in- the members. without rendering service to fort to help the1 farmer. Otherwise ing much needed cash that would dummy trading company formed for bushels to the acre for a thirty-cent creased earnings to weaker roads; that roads in receivership or in they will not exist much longer."— otherwise be hoarded." that purpose. Spain took military market, or 210 bushels on a fifty-cent badly crippled earning capacity be barred from such loans; that no Sen. Lennon was attacked recently Detroit Free Press. Kanks' ( outwent to Bureau action in the New World in 1779 by market. ".\ankiiiK circles may follow your Ie; V i e w i n g t h e e n t i r e certainly s indicate that iDanish farmers begin to feel depres- Insurance Co., of Ttlich. \ HOME OFFICE—FLINT. MICH. . nation. They are the strongest group and perhaps the highest paid. raged heart" and editorializes as fol- tax proposition. I feel that it is too bad situation instead of juet your own prob- sion. Th-ei'i* 4,800 co-operatives that more farmers are not interested in lems. 1 think you should he commended. served them well. So far they have successfully resisted all overtures for a wage cut. lows: t heir organisation. I cotilri find only constructive ideas in Not only do they have strong, responsive organizations, but they have SENATOR LENNON SPEAKS OUT "1 see that you understand the situ- CENTRAL the report. wage protection under the terms of the Railroad Labor Act, secured in In paying his respects to tin- Michigan ation as it exists in some of the Senate Cleveland, O. r.MTKl) -NATIONAL BANK Kami Hiirt'HU and the Michigan 9tate committees. < »• I*. Carlton, wartime. However, it appears that wage cuts that have come to every Gratige, Sen. Peter B. Leonorj of acne- NOT* 17. i Vice-president. other industry are about to confront railroad labor in a serious way. "I also think that see county, .speaks from the fullness of was taken and the thing's that we:. the attitude that The roads can't reduce wages, but they have laid off thousands. an outraged heart. The Senator tried to put an income tax bill through the Sen-complished more than paid me for all the money Potato Yields, Quality in the last annual meeting Veterans with 15 to 20 years service rights find themselves idle or on ate Taxation Committee lust session, Ihashave the extra list. Recently officials of 21 rail unions asked for a six hour and because he failed, the two organi- zations attacked him heatedly. What invested in the Farm liuieaii. ' xou will find me heartily in : Best If Planted Early Safe Beyond Question day with eight hour pay to increase the number of rail employed. They he says in retort is equally torrid. with the Michigan] State Farm Bureau, East Lansing—Field trials to deter- also asked a billion dollar U. S. bond issue to elimina'e all grad« cross- The Senator asserts that most organ- also the Grange or any organizations mine how potatoes planted early A perfect investment for the man of family with ings, Federal laws to provide accident indemnity, retirement insurance, ized, farm ii/yvoinent.s are '•rackets" which Anything are beneficial to farm interests. I can do to help these organi- enough to secure mature table .stock ordinary to fairly good income, facing good years and which furnish chiefly a livelihood for t<> do any time." compare in yield with late planted etc. Railroads asked labor to consider a voluntary 10% pay cut, which their officers. He then continues, hit- zations, 1 stand read? poor years, and the emergencies and uncertainties in was refused. The roads are said to be prepared to demand the reduction ting out jwitli both h'sts: KI,<>VI> K. TOWN stock jshow that the early planted under the provisions of Railroad Labor Act. Those' farm organizations live off spuds outyield those planted late, and life is a substantial life insurance contract. Why? Steel workers, one of the largest industries, operating at 30% of the farmer without rendering any worth while service whatever. In- Asked Divine Aid, Lieut. the earlier ones also have much bet- normal, accepted a 10% cut as inevitable. It is likely that the stronger deed, the Earners' predicament has •>me worse each year since these Gov. Tells His Critics ter cooking qualities, according to 1. It insures protection for the family, builds up organized rail groups will light. organizations attempted to I Charlotte— Lieut. Gov. Luren D. records secured by the farm crops de- However, conditions are not like they were in 1917 and 1920 when charge. These associations have Dickinson censured by the Stale partment at Michigan State College a cash reserve fund or savings, and provides an old age failed to better the price of farm fund for the insured, available at an age selected by an interruption of rail service raised visions of business paralysis. products and they have failed Grange annual meeting "for failure to this year. The dates of planting were Hard roads and motor truck freight lines have changed the picture. to obtain passage of legisla- stand by the farmers" by appointing May 15, June 1, and June 15. himself, in whole or in regular installments. tion tl»«y sponsored. Instead *of de- The public is less likely to offer anything to keep the peace if the voting its energies to aiding agricul- a Senate taxation committee "stacked The .average yield for the May 15 2. Life insurance shows a sure profit, and is safe railroads and their employes threaten to disagree. ture, the Farm Bureau lias been driv- against farmers" and his judgment in plantings was 191 bushels which grad- beyond question. ing independent merchants out of that respect "regretted" by the State ed out 125 bushels of U. S. No. 1. The business by operating oil tilling sta- On Being "Left Utterly Alone" tions, and selling Hour, seed, fer- Farm Bureau annual meeting wrote total yield for the June 1 plantings 3. In event of premature death of the insured, it tilizer, clothing, twine, insurance and the Republican-Tribune here recently 178 bushels with 121 bushels of Henry Bailey Stevens, agricultural editor of the experiment station other merchandise. The Michigan No. 1; and the latest plantings yielded can be made to provide regular income for the family Alilk Producers' Association has been that he "asked for Divine aid" in se- which they cannot lose, lend or invest unwisely. and extension service of the University of New Hampshire, says that collecting $100,000 a year from its lecting the committee, "as I always do 154 bushels to the acre with 119 the farming which is done in the college office is just as valuable as that member^ and has given nothing in bushels of No. 1. which is done on the farm. return, as the recent State investiga- tion proved. on any important matter." Cooking tests showed a decided dif- 4. The annual cost per $1,000 of insurance is low; a That is what a prominent veteran Mr. Dickinson, criticised for ap- share in company earnings provides substantial annual In "The Country Homo." a magazine of country life, a Mr. Birkett legislator, representing an pointing a committee that "was gen-ference in favor of the early stock. dividends which reduce the annual payment. maintained that the government ministrations of agriculture should be cultural district, says of farm organi- erally understood from the first day Mature potatoes fronj the May 15 abandoned. In the magazine's department known as "Forum and zations and their operation in this of the session to be unfriendly to any plantings showed much less mechani- State, when he rouses himself to "speak Ag'in 'Em." Mr. Stevens later tells of the value of the college and ex- out in meeting." tlis utterance is not real estate tax relief measures" as- cal injuries from handling and grad- periment station to farming in the following words: the statement of an enemy or of ; ing than was found on the immature A State Farm Life Insurance policy can do more son out of sympathy with the under- sumes full responsibility for the ap-stock. Freedom from injuries and for you in a financial way than you can do for your- "I am one of those extension workers who left the old home place takings tjie organizations are supposed pointment of the committee, adding to farm in a college office," says Stevens. "My salary is paid from pub- to promote. It is the statement of a "I am human and liable to make mis- good cooking qualities are two of the self. You should know more about what we have to man who lias tried to work with tin-m major factors that determine the lic funds, raised by taxation. I 'teed at the public trough,' along with and who is a friend of agriculture; but takes and feel grateful to friends for salability of table stock potatoes. offer. We are glad to explain, and without obligation. > postmen, presidents, librarians, policemen, and other public who concludes that the bodies he eriti- calling attention to such. But I have servants. * * • u e ^altogether too prone to "farm the farnu;i\" no apology to make in the appoint- "Yet somehow I cannot set it out of my head that I am still farm- It srenfa to us that the statements by ment of this committee." A KKTIHN TO WOOL Mr. l,enn.on should commend ing. After all, a farm is no longer a matter of acres and stables. It to the very serious consideration of those themselves In his letter to the Republican- Then- is a "return to wool". is mixed up inevitably with research laboratories, Government bulletins, members jof the farm organizations who Tribune Mr. Dickinson stated that he People aro changing from poor STATE FARM LIFE INSURANCE CO. even foreign councils. * * * eally want to do something for agri- favored an income tax and rather in- quality fabrics and wool substitutes BLOOMING TON, ILL. culture, and should lead farmers as a timated that the criticism regarding to the real thing. Wool consumption "Mr. Birkett wants us all to leave him alone, 'utterly alone'. * * * whole to examine with new care the in the United States the first 8 The trouble with that, Mr. Birkett, is that we couldn't leave you alone activities of the state organizations that the committee was its failure to re- are supposed to represent them and port an income tax, which was notmonths of 10;>l was nearly 52,004,- •re than we found you alone. their interests, and for which they pro- 000 lbs. greater than a year ago. the case. Other important real estate The wool trade is following Wool Michigan State Farm Bureau would have to leave you with such company as codling moths vide support. in your tree«, pulloi urn disease in your chickens, aud tuberculosis in relief measures were buried and the ami a vigorous campaign State Agent Lansing, Mich. We would have to leave you to the tender mercies also Uncle Ah says that most of us think Lieutenant Governor and the Senate waged throughout 1931 wii >ines. unpredicted skies, uncharted that a man who is different must be Taxation committee were criticised "wool gins tor Cfe markets. * * * wrong. for the committee's work as a whole. effort. SATTRT>AY, DfXFHRER 12, 1931 FARM NEWS THKFH HOME AND FAMILY Edited by MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR. PAGE Address all communications to her at Carleton, Michigan. Mrs. Wagar Saves Farmers $501.18 Women Churchill, Hudson Bay, To grown OB the Canadian I'rairies, the hip to demonstrate the commer- Owned One Pair of Make On Chicago Lansing—During Michigan state Farm Bureau Traffic November the Visit State Boots For 73 Yrs. London, 1,000 Mi. Shorter cial servit ability Atlantic of the North through Hudson Christinas Program Dep't collected $501.18 in shipping loss and damage claims for Carmen Farm Bureau Pleasant Hill, Mo.—Jacob Churchill, Manitoba. - The first ship- ment of grain from Churchill, the new Straits, and toferi>he grain 1 bag areas of Western Canada 1,000 "If we hope to make our country and Bled Ear collection los.s and dam miles closer to British and Kuiv what it should be religiously, the hrst age aud overcharge claims amounting By -MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR Miller, 93, who had owned one seaport on Hudson Hay, terminus of markets than by any other oute. The Merry lesson we should learn is that of tol- to $861.40, according to A. P. Mills erance. We must develop a leader- ship that can respect all creeds and The breakfast for the women of the Farm Bureau and their friends was one of the high spots of the recent pair of boots 73 years, died here recently. Miller paid John Hansworth, . the Hudson Bay Hathvay. arrived in London, England, aboard the 88. Farn- worth on October 4th. The arrival achievement brought into effect the hope and dream of years. With Wool look on them as avenues of earthly living as well as means of future sal- Produce annual meeting. R. J. Baldwin, director of exten- sion, gave a talk on the need of the bootmaker of Mifflinburg, Pa.,, $5 for the red-topped dress boots ? in September in h of the Farnworth in t-he River Thames after a Ki-day voyage was greeted in Winter ( a r c ol l>o not protect roses until the a demonstrative way by sailors aboard ground is thoroughly frozen. GIFTS vation. Our aim should be a Chris- tian rura.1 population," said Mrs. Worth $3O college agricultural extension work in the state at this time, as carried He had worn the boots at least once a week since they vessels anchored in the Thames, fer protection is to avoid freessing and they appreciated that a new chapter ol thawing and direct drying win The Edith Wagar of Carleton, Michigan, There's a wool present that will addressing the National Farm Wo- Conference at the Annual Per Month on by county agr'l agents, home dem- onstration agents and boys and girls were purchased and every day for the last four years up to the communication between Canada and Britain had been opened. Buttons at least thive-iiuartevH of an inch in diameter are helpful to fit every person and every pocket- il L a n s i n g H o w a former c a n time of his fatal illu/ss, but* American Farm Bureau meeting here | lose money in conducting his business club work. A spirited round table The Farnworll! sailed from Chur- the child who is Lear#i&£ to 1 book. . Suppose every person inter- they still have the oriyinm" *soles * last week. discussion followed on ways and •hill with L'TT.OIH) bushels Of wheat himself. ested in wool should buy at least for a p e r i o d of y e a r s a n d s t i l l c o n t i n u e means to promote extension service. and !;• Mrs. W a g a r w a s d i s c u s s i n g t h e p a s t t o operate h i s f a r m is p a r t i a l l y a n - three all-wool Cliristmas gifts this Dr. Marie Dye, dean of home eco- that"* a - farm organization ~'~ can " take ' in ' swered by the study made by the farm nomics at M. S. < year—the whole industry would improving local church, school, health management department at Michigan led greet- benefit! and tax conditions. ings and urged all to study child wel- LET US SUGGEST under-churched communities of her and his family. -late (College which shows the value of fare work with the hope that every She compared over-churched 1111(1 the farm products used by the farmer Michigan child may soon have the op- portunity to develop to its very best. FARM BD. SAFE Where $ observation with outstanding efforts to solve the church situation. She de- Fifty-one of 48.6 farmers who kept scribed the union or interdenomina- farm accounts under the supervision cussion of the present needs of the A short time was devoted to a dis- AT THIS SESSION Family Life Is Secure tional church of Blast Lansing, Mich., of the farm management department Farm Bureau and to methods in The farm is the anchor that will hold through founded after lour years thought by kept accurate records of the farm pro- which the women might help. All Stabilization Losses Heavy the storms that sweep all else away." the four leading denominations and ducts and the fuel used in the house- agreed that we did not talk Farm now accepted by all." "It is one of hold. These records show that the Bureau enough with our neighbors; Hoover Says Action the best equipped churches in the average value of the home grown prod- that we had reason to be proud of Prevented Failures State, operates every day in the week, ucts used was $372.47. This is the the Michigan Farm News, yel we fail is a community center, has every con- farm value of the products, not theto point out to our friends its many venience and is equipped with every retail value from stores. Washington—Enemies of the Fed- good aititles of reliable jbformation, eral Farm Board are not likely to get Tfrom HE great "Empire Builder" was right. Farm families are protected the storms of adversity that may leave others homeless and attractive thing from a pipe organ to The records show that the only arul that women could help iu many far in efforts to abolish the Board ^t destitute. This is especially true when the farm is soundly financed. an electric potato parer for the Ladies home grown farm product used by ways to build up increased sentiment this session of Congress, according f,o During fourteen years, the twelve Federal Land Banks have promoted the Aid. It is in charge of one of the every one of the 51 was potatoes. Milk in home communities towards the experienced observers here. security of farm homes. With their aid, more than half a million farmers have best pastors that can be found, and was the next in rank, with 50 out of many services of our organization. The Farm Board laid everything on replaced troublesome short-term mortgages with long-term "disappearing" 1! an assistant pastor. The individual 51 families using this product of the After adjournment a large number the table in the Senate Agr'l Commit- mortgages that eventually bring complete freedom from debt A Farm Bureau expense and responsibility is no home dairy. Thirty-seven families of the women were taken to the Farm tee hearing recently, revealed that jts ;reater for operating this wonderfully used home made butter. Some of the Bureau headquarters on Cedar street stabilization operations in wheat apd Suit or Overcoat satisfactory church than it is trying farmers who kept these records sold where they spent an hour or so visit- cotton show a combined "paper" IQSS FEDERAL LAND BANKS to keep alive several churches in whole milk on the Detroit market and ing the several departments. of $185,000,000 to date, 110 millions on Springfield, Mass. St. Paul, Minn. Wichita, Kan. A wide selection of t h e finest p a t - All enjoyed the clothing department wheat and 85 millions on cotton. Baltimore, Md. St. Louis, Mo. >ome communities. It came about be- purchased butter for household use. Houston, Tex. t e r n s a n d m a t e r i a l s . . . tail- with its full stock of suitings, over- Columbia, S. C. New Orleans, La. Spokane, Wash. ause the people had vision anti Two farms out of those reporting The Board bought 388 millions ored to one's m e a s u r e . . . a t Louisville, Ky. Omaha, Neb. Berkeley, Cal, broadmindedness and were persistent did not use eggs from the farm flock, oatings and blankets so kindly bushels of wheat, has sold 140 million prices t h a t meet t h e competition of t h e largest clothing r e t a i l e r s in t h e n establishing a union church." and five did not eat any of their own shown and explained by Miss Kirby. on hand for which it would have to nation. Mrs. Wagar compared the East Lan- W»ultry. Only five of the farms had The Seed department, filled with get $1.17 per bushel to break even. sing arrangement to a western Mich- their own mutton for use on the fam- quality seed, was a revelation to those The Board owns 1,300,000 bales of SUITS 0 COATS gan village trying to support six ily table. Twenty of the 51 ate beef who visited the building tor the first cotton, is financing co-ops in keepiug j $23.50, up $20 and up hurches and other less striking ex- grown on the farm and 35 used their ime. The poultry feeds and poultry 2,000,000 more bales of the market, amples. To show the opportunity for own pork. equipment caught the attention of and would have to get ISc a lb. on A tailored suit is a boon t o t h e everal poultry fanciers. man "hard to fit." . . . I t meets churches, she cited an account made Thirty-one of these farmers burned its stocks to break even. Stabiliza- n 12 rural school districts of one of wood from their woodlot; the others The entire group voiced their pleas- tion efforts were abandoned some time his individual requirements . . . Michigan's best counties showing that used coal or other fuel purchased at ure in seeing the three story building ago. it fits everywhere . . . hangs right . . . looks right, feels n 268 scholars not one attend any retail prices. The farmer who burned and grounds owned by members and Senator critics of the Farm Board A ROOM Sunday school, in another township 3 wood used an average of 33.6 cords, xpressed a hope that in the future, could attach no scandal in any of Its THE NEW comfortable, is firmly made and children attend Sunday school, and plans could be made to give more wears longer. Farm Bureau o on. Rural Schools "We are becoming stooped with the with' " a farm value for the year of women a like opportunity to view operations. Friends of the Board 181.13. have said that further investigation their property, They said "seeing is of the Farm Board should be paral- believing," and that no one could leled by investigation of the private BI/MARIK • BED BLANKETS 31 Michigan Folks In josts and frantic regarding the re- ults of rural schools," Mrs. Wagar aid. "It would be interesting to Grange For 55 Years help but appreciate the scope of the grain and cotton trade for the saiuc oiganization and its work it he could period. but see the service it renders. President Hoover in his message HOTEL/' enow the cost per day per pupil in When the women learned the value to Congress said of the Farm Board; Madison, Wis.—At the 65th annual of one bag of seed and then saw our "The action of the Federal Farm Opens the door to comfortable ur counties, how much time is lost n delays, listening to agents, people meeting of the National Grange here warehouses full of bags ready for de- Board in granting credits to farm co- beds that invite sleep . . . delicious with a hobby and other things. Are Nov. 11, thirty Michigan members livery; when they realized the saving operatives saved many of them ijoin he students in our colleges making | w ] e r e _ a w a r d e d scrolls to commemoi- on one insurance policy, when they bankruptcy and increased their pur- food that tempts tired appetites . . • ood the public expenditure for them? ate Grange membership for 55 years. saw the chart that pictures Farm pose and strength by enabling farm 3o they appreciate the opportunity They are: Bureau Insurance service as a whole co-operatives to cushion the fall in and cheerful service throughout t nough to share the burden, by some- Adrian ime paying an income tax, for exam- Adrian Adrian Idelbert Ward John C. Tolford Elizabeth Tolford to farmers of our country; when they prices of farm products in 1930 and saw employes caring for the requests 1931; Send for Booklet with Downtown Map le? Are our schools and colleges Adrian Win. P. Ho well for various services, then they more "The Board secured higher prices Rooms with bath, $3.50, $4, $4.50, $5 and $ 6 eaching the things that fit young Adrian Adrian CJjarles M. I Mrs. Eva < ase fully realized that the Farm Bureau to the farm than would have been ob- eople for life or are there too many Adrian Mary C. Beal is a big institution doing worthwhile tained otherwise, although the bene- Rooms without bath, $2.50 A beautiful and practical gift on-essentials? ' Adrian lie ten Mcfiiobert work for farmers. fits of this action were partially de- Carleton Gordon Wagar • . . "We are large handlers of "Can we bring entire communities East feated by the continued world over- Lansing James Bulet Lansing John It. Valentine fine woolen bed blankets at attrac- ogether for pleasures as well as for Fremont Peter McDonald Marrie Mansor H. Smith production. tive prices . . . You may order unerals? Fruitrldge .Mrs. Amanda Horton Li oren oi .Mrs. Mary Lathrop "Incident to this action the failure with every assurance of satisfac- "This is an age of specialization, Gobies Margin L. Wilmot Morenei I!. M. Colegrove of a large number of farmers aud ut there is need for the type of fam- Grand Grand llapids Lewis 'It. I >avis New Era Kugen« .Myers couutry banks was averted, which tion . . . The blanket meets Rapids Minnie L. Munshaw your approval or your money back ly doctor who belonged to every Grand Rapids Douglas .\r. Brerwn < tnsted -Mrs. Kinih S. Wimple could quite possibly have spread Ui- In t h e Portland ('. W. 1 . . . shipped in stout containers, amily in. the neighborhood. How Hudson Win. IT. Knox Sand< . to a major disaster." heart of V Li. Elliott postage prepaid. iany doctors are there to care for Hudson Ida H. Knox Satidcreek.... tie rural communities in your couu- Ithaca -Mrs. J«S Tipton John i \ And' Chicago H. 1'ook COMPANION - Single.— 70 x 80 — ?? Is their territory divided, or are Jasper Mrs. Harriett Morris. Ypsllanti Lake Michigan is :::'l miles long; Mrs. X. ('. Carpenter strictly all wool Bound with 4 i". super sateen ribbon. warp and flUing. ley in bunches? What home traili- its breadth I I S miles and its maxi- RANDOLPH Solid color—Rose, Blue, Orchid, Cold, Peach, Green, Tan $4.95 ng in disease prevention and care of le sick do wTe have? mum recorded depth STII A< I AT LA TALLE CASS—Single—70 x 82—StrJttly all "The Farm Bureau can assist these AUNT HET POOR PA •wool, both warp and tilling. Fancy P.Y ROBERT ,u:x plaid of excellent quality. Blue, Lav- gemies in entering the home life of BY CLAUDE ender, Gold ..i $7.00 urftl communities. No one can tell and MICHIGAN — Single- 72 x wool both warp and filling. Luxur- iously woven one color, deeply soft WOOly. Hound wiili I in. sntin etter what is already in a communi- ty, or what is lacking or what can be brought about than the leadership of Make Some ribbon. Gold, Peach, i Colors, Rose, KENT —Single—72 x 84- -The re- versible feature in of this Hliie, Orchid. $8.75 two-tone that community. Home and Commun- ity work by Farm Uureau women is one of the most essential parts of our Needy Family r blanket is a luxury in itself—with a organization structure, and far too HAPPY color combination to be desired. often is the last to bo considered." Bound with l in. satin ribbeln. Two- tone—Orchid and Green, Rose and Green, Rose and Gold, Orchid and Cold, Blue and Gold, Green and Cold. Tan and Peach, Rose and m u e . .$9.50 Favorite CAMEL HAIR and wool mixed, sin- gle blanket -70 x 80, in natural camels hair color, with design boi Recipes ta'h GEN ESEE—Double blanket—To x 80 —all wool, both warp and Riling, sa- $10.00 PREPARED ( AKK FILLING 4 pounds of chopped pears Give Food! teen bound. Colors, ti in. blocks, Coin 1 pound chopped raisins ' I ! .^ives me ;i pain when I read in " W h a t t h e country 11-ids," 1 s a y s au.l White, Hose and White, Black 2 pounds sugar and White, Black and Red, l a v e n d e r the i>ai>fr.s that the country i.- to Ma, " i s Cor people to gwt b a c k to Truly no gift could be more appreciated fhafl and White, Blue and White, Grey and Juice of 1 lemon in' on account <>' over-production. the old standards a n ' lead simple—" White, 1'ink and White $7.95 Cook ,slowly till thick enough It's as silly as sayin' a cow gives too food. Today there are many unfortunate, but de- "I know that speech by heart," Ma IONIA—Double blanket 72 x S I — to spread. Put in jars for future much milk "!ie family can't interrupted. "When you serving families who would welcome, above all all wool both warp a n d lilliiiK- S a t i n use. use it all. bound. Colors in large checks. Rose you was glad suit of and White. Corn ami White, Laven- "What in the name o' Goshen is clothes a year an' it was a hi^ Christ- things, just such a gift. der and White, i:ioe and White, tin re too miici: mas if you had apples an' candy, an' i and White, Tan and White $9.95 2 cans of corn "It ain't automobiles, because our'n you—" 10 soda crackers put through food looks like it come Otlt <>' Koah'fl Ark "They make BO many luxuries now- both EATON Double blanket—72 x SI— wart) ;tnd tillin:;, satin bound, chopped. .in" [ know plenty more talks that is 1 declared, "thai people think For the appreciated Gift:— extra fine quality. Weight ">' i pounds. 2. eggs well beaten hankerin' tor i • t h e y ' i e in d i s t r e s * if they have to live Colors in targe checks—Copenhagen on necessities. »_(. m u c h , " I says. " W e was .ind tan, in a pudding pan; beat slowly through the week an' I can't change carried on a wave of prosp. tions of one dollar, make very practical gift and with food prices the lowest in tan a n d red, etc $5.00 over fire: Then put in 1 table- tablecloths on a week day without "Dashed against the rocks." .Ma gifts. They afford the bearers the oppor- years you can now give a fine basket for ai t i i i n h l i n ' in d r e a d o' co?ni.a)iy w h e n Also, reversttite patterns, spoon butter and 1 cup sugar and t h e door hell r i n g s . broke i"- "That's the n.M I, tunity of obtaining food when and as they little as $1.00. Tn on oni ide, plaid on otfier, Col- stir until dissolved. your Speech, but bein1 dashed against Solid green with oralme and "'I'll' inch o" iiothin'. l;s now an" then is hotter than need it. n p l a i d , s o l i d bif>u n w i t h b r o w n Make stiff batter of 1/2 cup and t a n p l a i d , s o l i d e x e n w i t h gi water, MJ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon W h e n fruit is rottin" on t h e g r o u n d livin' against the rocks ;ill the time, 1 The manager of your nearby A&P sforq, and i . d plaid, solid purple w i t h r e d butter, scant 1 Vz cups flour and one jil.ice, folks s o m e w h e r e else is like people did in the old days. Von W e would suggest that you study the will gladly offer suggestions and prepare- a and purple, plaid, eti $6.50 for it. V<• 11 m i g h t .-, think . o live on nothin' year poon baking powder. Spread Bay t h e r e ' s Inn m u c h h a y possibilities which these certificates afford. basket for you at any price which you it our display room and select In a n ' year out so w t ' H be p. ver the cherries and bake. dog in t h e manger w o n t let t h e ox for hard tin You will find a sample displayed on the your rial. desire. have none. "I think—"' I began. DKOI'PKI) COOKIES counter of your nearby A&P store, and the Clothing Department 1 egs, 1 cup sugar. 1 cup melt- "It ain't over-produi Won (hat ails "You w a n t Die tu d o without a new manager will be glad to give you complete us. I t ' s tuider-dividitf. An' there Ma Bays, "sp I'll he p r e p a r e d Stop in today and look at the sample ( MICHIGAN STATE FARM ed shortening. \z cup sweet milk, ain't no ovei '-production o' brains. details about it. • time w h e n I'll I baskets now on display. BUREAU 1 cup ground rolled oats. 1 cup wouldn't be too many cherries - you t h i n k i t ' s 221 \ . Cedar St. ground raisins, L'U cups flour, 1 if the big fellers would pull the limb a pity t h a t people a i n ' t born old so teaspoon soda. 1 scant teaspoon do\< n where litt! I t h e dread of h a v i n ' Liii!sinir. Hfchlgan baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, spices to taste. A lew nutmeat;- cut rather line makes a variation. It." old aKe come on Vm." THE GREAT ATLANTIC* PACIFIC?.* V I f IF r G AN F A R M NEWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1931 JACKSON CO. LEGHORNS WIN CONTEST MANCHURIA A RICH has few counter parts in other mediate adoption of a national land O'Neal Sounds Call sections. utilization policy which will provide The committe which determined for the removal from production of For Farm Strength Where MARKET; JAPAN this year's awards was composed of large areas of land now .generally C. V. Gregory, editor, Prairie Farm- classed as marginal or sub-marginal (Continued rrom page i ) "Unless the American farmer, by er; J. D. Harper, editor, National In such withdrawals, public need for adoption of the equalization fee, gets Money Goes INTENDS TO STAY Live Stock Producer; and E. P. Tay- parks, playgrounds, game preserves, the benefits of American markets for lor, editor, American Farming, all forest areas and water-shed protec- his products, he is determined that Farther of Chicago. Some twenty-five nomi- tion should be satisfied." there shall be no tariff for the other Co-operative buying is to Secretary Hyde farmers what extensive pur- Japan, China and Russia Have nations from eleven states were of- fellow. fered for their consideration. The Sec'y Arthur M. Hyde of the U. S. "Those who have had undisputed chasing departments are to Coveted Rich Territory pustom of honoring some oustanding Dep't of Agriculture was commended control of our marketing system and large corporations. For Years farm leader was started by the Farm for his administration of the office. have profited greatly are fighting or- P'arm Bureau Products give Bureau Federation in 1928, and Membership ganized agriculture with ample funds you .dollar values not obtained Ann Arbor—Because Japan is des-since then the medal and certificate "Recognizing that individual mem- behind their program. They say they elsewhere. BUY and SELL Co- terateiy in need of foreign markets accompanying the award have been bership is the foundation of the wish to get the government out of operatively. she has firmly entrenched herself in given to six other individuals, in- strength and influence of the Farm business. Agriculture is willing for BATAVIA Farm Bureau Bulk Manchuria and will resist every effort luding one woman. Bureau; and realizing that the pres- the government to get out of business to lose control there, J. R. Hayden, ent distressed economic condition of if it gets out of business for every- Plant body. Gasoline, Kerosene, Motor and irofefesor of political science in theAmerican Farm Bureau agriculture demands a more deter- Taxes Tractor Oils, Greases, Alcohol, University of Michigan told editors mined effort for membership expan- >l attending the University Press Club Resolutions Vigorous each State and county organization increased 172% in on sion, it is urged that throughout 1932. The tax burden agriculture has the past ten years Tires. meet in Ann Arbor. Before the Unit- (Continued from page 1) d States can fairly give the Philip- and all other industry." make the matter of membership It can go no farther. It hasn't be- BAY CITY Farm Bureau pine Island their independence, their Waterway Development building and collection of dues of first come recognized yet that the property Supply Store importance; if necessary, by curtail- tax is entirely antiquated. There are Cor. Henry & Main Streets conomic life must be further insured, "All inland waterways should be ing other activities until these funda- many meetings being held to reduce Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- lie also stated. Professor Hayden is completed as soon as possible. Par- a special student of Philippine condi- ticular attentiou should be given the mental matters are more fully accom- government costs—to prevent in- tilizer, Oils, Twine, Greases, etc., St. Lawrence deep waterway in has- plished. creasing taxes. They will not join us etc. We buy beans. tions, and has recently returned from tening adoption of treaty negotia- Recognizing further that member- when we ask for a fair taxation sys- Pen of S. C. Tancred white leghorns from Smiley Farms, Jackson, a tour of the Orient. tions with Canada by our enacting all ship increases result from the efforts tem. They don't want this. HART Farm Bureau Supply R. 5, Mich., which won first place in the ninth international egg lay- Japan is a nation of active ambition, enabling legislation." / of the individual member, it is urged "There never was a better time to Store ing contest at Michigan State College with a score of 2,552 eggs or now strongly industrialized, with upon all units of the organization get a fair taxation system adopted in Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- 2,540 points. small land area and an excessive and Operation Muscle of Muscle Shoals Shoals nitrates that activities be inaugurated to im- our States and Federal Government. tilizer, Oils, Greases, Twine, etc. One hundred breeders competed in the contest, which ran 51 growing population which depends and power plants under direction of press this fact on the minds of the .tion. . . .Let's tax the wealth of the na- A sales tax as a rule only adds weeks, from Oct. 1, 1930, to Sept. 23, 1931. Each pen is entitled to largely on the profits of foreign trade organization agriculture, distributing present membership." IMLAY CITY Farm Bureau 13 birds, but the records of the 10 highest are considered. The con- to buy the food needed which cannot products to farmers on cost basis was a heavier burden on those already Supply Store test tests the ability of the pen to lay large, quality eggs, from be raised at home, said Professor Hay- recommended as most desirable way overburdened with taxes. *We should Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- den. Manchuria, a large, rich fron- YORK BEANS have a National Tax Commission to • tilizer, Oils, Greases, Twine, etc. whence comes the point score. It is also a test of the bird's vitality to handle this project. modernize our whole system through- for continuous laying, confined to close quarters. The test is for tier country, with a rapidly growing Power Regulation out the counties, States and nation to quality production. A pen might lay the most eggs but lose the con- population, chiefly Chinese, offers the "The so-called power influence is New York state's 1931 bean crop LAPEER FARM BUREAU test on points for quality. The Smiley pen led in production and largest new market in the Orient. potent in our nation and must be is seventy-seven percent larger than meet the needs of our modern civili- zation." Supply Store quality. China, Russia, and Japan have all brought under control and regulation last year's, and sixty-five per cent Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- eyed this territory with desire, and government. The public in former more than the average for the past A hot, dry house makes it easy to tilizer, Oils, Greases, Twine, etc. From the head of Lake Superior Lake Ontario is 190 miles long, the present conflict is the outcome of of paid heavily for develop- five years. catch colds in winter. to where the St. Lawrence River 53 miles wide and has a depth of strained conditions for many years. ments has times which proceeded seemingly LANSING Farm Bureau ends and the Gulf of St. Lawrence 738 feet. Its outlet, as well as of the Although the large majority of thewithout regard to public welfare and Supply Store begins, the distance is 1,677 miles of entire Great Lakes system, is the population is Chinese, Japan has ac-frequently in defiance thereto." 221 N. Cedar Street which 1,244 miles are international St. Lawrence River, one of the quired treaty rights in trade, and has LIVE STOCK MEN Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- Postal Kates and 43 3 miles solely Canadian. world's greatest rivers. built and controls excellent railroads "We oppose increased rates on first tilizer, Oils, Greases, Twine, etc. from Korean seaports, which she also and fourth class matter; deficit in the controls, making possible the moving post office dep't is caused largely by SELL YOUR OWN PINCONNING Farm Bureau Buy Good, Dependable and' supplying of large numbers of other classes of matter." Buy your feeders . . . Finance your purchases . . . Sell Supply Store troops. This, together with Japan's National Land Policy them finished . . . Co-operatively all the way. Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- 1% PREFERRED STOCK powerful and well based navy, will "Upon Congress is urged the im- tilizer, Oils, Greases, Twine, etc. TAX FBBX U.WLAT1VE make it extremely difficult for eithei You can send your stock to Detroit or East Buffalo yards and We buy beans. China or Russia, or both together, to 9 Of Farm Bureau Services, Inc., backed by the soundest principle in Ihe world—co-operation. All the assets of the successful, state-wide break the hold of the Tokio govern Farmers Buying sell it direct to the packers through the Michigan Live Stock Ex- change, which is as near to you as your nearest shipping ass'n or SAGINAW Farm Bureau business of Farm Bureau Services are behind this security. For full in- formation write to— ment in Manchuria. China, now split into north anc Guide member who is affiliated with us. Get the FULL RETURNS from your stock. Supply Store FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC., LANSING, MICHIGAN Rates on Application 220 Bristol Street south factions, will ultimately unite Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- into one nation, says Professor Hay- • Some 20,000 farmers, belonging to nearly 300 Michigan shipping A t Lan sin ass'ns, have at Buffalo and Detroit their own sales offices, top notch tilizer, Oils, Greases, Twine, etc. den. At present, however, ehe con H o t e l K e r n s . *- y We buy beans. trols shorter and inferior railway zation A avici n c u u years farm organi- salesmen, and the largest volume on both markets. Our business is headquarters. Comfort at easy to get you the most your stock will bring. lines, and the joining of these politi- prices. N. Grand at Mich. Center of city. Classified Ads Classified advertisements are cash with order at the following cal and transportation factors will Cafeteria, make difficult any steady large-scale M n n n m a n t c garage, Rates $1.50 to BEAUTIFULLY $3. Returns to patrons guaranteed by $50,000 bond meeting U. S. Government requirements WOODLAND Farm Bureau Supply Store rates: 4 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two or mori Chinese offensive in Manchuria. Monuments— DESIGNED Farm Bureau Seeds, Feeds, Fer- editions take the rate of 3 cents per word per edition. tilizer, Oils, Greases, T.wine, etc. Russia, busy with her five year plan and monuments of the most beautiful gTanite MICHIGAN IiIVE STOCK EXCH. PRODUCERS CO-OP ASS'N marble. Call or write. We employe and having only the trans-Siberian no salesmen. You Bave the difference. Detroit East Buffalo, JV. Y. We buy beans and grain. Largest monument works in Western railway, now in poor condition, as a Michigan. Fl HMTl KK PIAX) BARGAINS SIMPSON GRANITE WORKS, contact with Manchuria, will probably 1358 W. Leonard, Grand Rapi'ds. A REAL OPPORTUNITY—Circum- IT HAPPENS ONCE IX TEN YEARS offer little effective aid to China, even stances have forced us t.> rej —An opportunity to buy a $.795.00 Storey store a complete four room outfit of fur- and Clark quarter sawed oak player in event of definite declaration of war nitura which .sold eight months ago forPiano in A - l condition complete with with Japan, he said. $987.01). This entire outfit will be sold lulls and bench for balance due on con- BUY CO-OPERATIVELY — SELL CO-OPERATIVELY for die balance due on the contract of tract of $106.00. Also a mahogony Stor- The worst service the United States $287.00. This outfit is in the very best ey and Clark which sold originally for could do the Philippines at this time of condition with the exception of the 1845.00 for balance due on the contract would foe to free them and so force finish on the breakfast suite and this we of $117.<»o complete with rolls and bench. will refinish in any colors chosen by the Terms if desired. Pianos are guaranteed them to enter economic competition purchaser. Contract will be rewritten to in every way. Free delivery anywhere under tariff barriers, Professor Hay- sutt the purchaser and the outfit will be in Michigan. Phone 9-3436 Grand Rap- delivered frete of charge anywhere in ids collect or write CHAFFEE BftOTH- den declared in discussing this prob Michigan. If not needed now wo will i:i:s FURNITURE COMPANY, 106-118 store free of. charge for future delivery South Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, lem. Although the Filipinos could for a small deposit down. Outfit in- Michigan. (12-12-2t-91b.) establish a satisfactory government cludes a three piece Grand Elapida made machine at this time, they could not living room suite with reversible cush- ions, walnut console phonograph, walnut WANTED—FARM WORK maintain the islands financially, since davenport table, walnut end table, 9x1- heavy Alexander Smith axininster run, WANTED—WORK OX FARM BY at present 75 per cent of their trade an eight piece walnut dining room suite, month or year or would like to rent a is with the United States, and if this iixU' dining room rutf, 26 piece set of sil- furnisbed farm and manage it. Have protected market were removed eco- verware, full size walnut bed, walnut one team of horses. Young married vanity dresser, walnut chest of drawers, man, 2 children. Have worked on farm nomic chaos would result, followed by double deck coil springs, L'7 inch bedroom all my life, good with machinery and political and social upheavals. rug, 9x18 congoleum rug, drop leaf break- have operated milking machines. Can fast table with tour chairs and serving give references. James H. Leiby, Grand table to match, etc. This outfit is in A-l Ledge, R-4, Michigan. (ll-28-2t) condition and is easily worth three times the balance now due on the contract. Would Certify Incoming Don't forget that if you do not need it FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS Cattle As Free From T-B now, we will store it free of charge for FOR SALE—DELCO LIGHT PLANT spring delivery for a small deposit down. almost new; 110 volts; will sell at sacri- Writ.- us at once or call 9-3436 Grand fice or take livestock in trade. Write Lansing—Cattle moving from one * Ilapids. collect. CHAFFEB BROTHERS FURNITURE COMPANY, 106-118 South Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michi- gan. (12-12-2t-254b) John D. Brennan, K-3, Yale, Michigan. (ll-28-2t-p) bovine tuberculosis free area or State to another may not have to undergo a T-B test before admittance to the That's Your Business, Balance in Mash like BABY CHICKS HEMtSTITCtilNG iiKMsim HIM; AND PICOT1NU destination area as at present if the BABY CHICKS—ROCKS, REDS, LEG- State Dep'ts of Agriculture of the na- HORNS. Hatches every week. Special attention to broiler raisers. High egg tion can agree on the program they of Course Rhythm in Music done on your machine with new patent- strains. Brummer & Fredrickson Poul- considered at Chicago last week dur- ed Presser Foot. Price $t.00. Also want try Farms, Box 30, Holland, Michigan. A balanced mash produces eggs—profitably and agents. California Co., 831 5th Avenue, Los Angeles, California. (12-12-25p) (10-24-25tfb) ing the International Live Stock Show. Whether or not you are careful to balance your Michigan was agreeable to the plan maintains good health in the flock. You can be ORTHOPHONIl PHONOGRAPH The Detroit River, connecting and was represented by Herbert E. cows* ration to get the best possible production Lake St. Clair with Lake Erie is 28 Powell, commissioner of agriculture, assured that Farm Bureau Mashes are balanced miles long and each season carries Dr. Clark, State veterinarian, and Dr. per dollar of feed! $ 1^"..«M> WALM'T ORTHOPHONIC type console phonograph with records for correctly. The open formula is given you to en- balance due on contract of S1J..85. This is three times as much freight as theT. S. Rich, federal representative in guaranteed in every way. CHAFFEE Panama Canal. In 1930 the Detroit charge of bovine T-B eradication work BUT, Milkmakers (24-32 or 34% protein) have able you to check up on each and every mash. BROTHERS FURNITURE COMPANY, proved to be the oustanding dairy ration in Mich- 106-118 South Division Avenue, Grand River tonnage amounted to 94,155,- in Michigan. Can you check up on other mashes to know Rapids, Michigan. (12-12-2t-32b) 889 tons. The plan considered at Chicago con igan. 10% of the ten highest herds are Milk- whether the best rhythm of health and produc- templates certification of the animals maker-fed, and practically 50% of all 400 lb. fat ^WiyjL\«>yeA«^tAJ^tAS^t>J^t^^t\S^t>J^tX«^ and their transportation by rail and tion are built into them ? in yards in such a way that they herds. This is because it is Farm Bureau's aim would not be infected en route. ,to offer you a ration scientifically balanced and Farm Bureau Mashes are outstanding in the Sound . •• The Michigan Live Stock Exchange advises in its Dec. 3 market letter that incoming dairy cattle intended for barn tested, a feed that will help you convert your home-grown feeds into more profitable dollars. Lower costs with Milkmaker. qualities you need. Change gradually to Mermash or Eggmaker or Laying Mash—there is one built dairy purposes are now subjected to for your needs. Well Managed an abortion test in addition to the T-B test. June 30, 1931, Insurance Commission representa- Lowden, Shearer, Titus tives from six States completed an exhaustive examina- tion of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Honored By Bureau Do You Know About Oil Tests ? (Continued from page one) Company of Bloomington, 111., and said these things to |but this did not halt his efforts to Flash test—Indicates the heat point at which the oil will flash when aid his fellow farmers through orga- a blaze is passed over theflashcup. 500,000 policyholders in 30 States: nized activities. He was largely re- "It is evidenced by thefinancialstatement of this sponsible for the organization of the Fire test—The temperature at which the oil will give a continuous report that the Company is in goodfinancialcon- Nassau County Farm Bureau in Here they are— flame. dition. It is the opinion of your examiners that (1913 and has been its president con- tinuously since then. As a vice presi- Cold test—The temperature at which the oil'ceases to flow. Farm the Company is well managed and that the policy- dent and director of the New York Bureau Zero Oil is cold tested to 6 above and will lubricate below zero. holders are given fair and honest treatment under State Farm Bureau he has aggres- all the provisions of their contract, and are re- sively given of his time and his en- The Real Test ceiving insurance at a low cost. ergies to advance every worthy "It is our opinion that the schedule of rates now project the Farm Bureau advocated. Is the satisfying manner in which Farm Bureau Oils work out in your in effect are sufficient to provide for payment of He helped lay the groundwork on crank case. 8,000 satisfied customers endorse it. Ask your co-op. all losses and to maintain adequate reserves and which the American Farm Bureau surplus.'' Federation was built in 1919, but his most valuable contribution to the service of agriculture has been as See Your Local Farm Bureau Distributor Assets $6,010,549.40 chief of the transportation bureau of ••Seed, Feed, Oil, Surplus STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO. $ 945,217.25 his state Farm Bureau, a vocation he has followed as enthusiastically as some men do golf. Through his grasp of facts, Twine, Fertilizer Farm Bureau Services, Inc. Bloomington, 111. his skill, his natural ability and unfailing tact in dealing with men. Life and Automo- Lansing, Michigan MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU Mr. Titus has developed a feeling bile Insurance. State Agent Lansing, Mich. of tolerance, of understanding and of confidence, and a spirit of co- operation between New York farmers 221 North Cedar Street and eastern railroad officials which