On KEEP UP News Interesting to Farmers Through the Farm News Vol. XIII, No. 2 MICHIGAN A Newspaper For Michigan Farmers SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1935 mas Published Monthly FARM BUREAU ACTS Nature and Man Cut Number BUY PRIZE BEEF SUPREME COURT ON SCHOOLS, TAX, of Hogs in Half in 7 Years FOR LIVE STOCK HEARS ITS FIRST JUDGE PROPOSALS Nature Does Most in Drop From 63 to 30 Million The shortage of hogs brought about an extraordinary situation Qasit week. Hogs delivered at Omaha, 600 miles EXCHANGE DINNER SALES TAX SUIT Since 1928 west of Chicago, were bringing $7.55 OK's School Aid From State or more than the Chicago market. Not John Brandt Will Address Manufacturer Machinery Case If Plan Will Reduce theLansing—The numbers of hogs in only that, but big packers began buy- United States is the lowest in no ing hogs in Illinois and shipping them Farm Group at Lansing Has Parts of Interest Local Taxes years. If people were generally em- west to Omaha and other western February 21 To Farmers ployed, pork prices would undoubtedly Lansing—The Michigan State Farm reach war time levels, said Pres. E. A. plants ito keep them going. Lansing—President Elmer A. Beam- Lansing—A sales tax suit of interest Bureau board of directors, including Beamer of the Michigan Live Stock Another feature of the week was er and Sec'y John O'Mealey of the in par! to fanners reached the Mich- representation from the Michigan com- Exchange to the Farm News this week. two pronouncements on direct buying Michigan Live Stock Exchange were igan Supreme Court for arguments modity marketing exchanges, met here According to Mr. Beamer, there are of stock at country points by packers prowling about the early days of Feb- on Tuesday, Jan. 29. .Jan. 30, and declared Farm Bureau about 30 million hogs on the farms as opposed to the long time practice ruray, buying prize steers at the It was the Hoyer-Campbell case policy on a number of matters now today as against 63 million in 1928.of selling on the terminal markets. A State College, and making arrange- from Detroit, in which many Michigan before or coming before the 1935 Leg- Forced liquidation because of ruinous- committee named by Sec'y Wallace of ments for the annual dinner of the manufacturers have asked sales tax islature: ly low prices for all farm products the Department of Agriculture con- Live Stock Exchange at the Union exemption on machinery, oils, fuel, Appointment of Judges in the early 1930's, the slaughter of cluded a long investigation by report- building, State College, at 7 o'clock gasoline, coal, etc., entering into the The Farm Bureau board endorses 6,000,000 little pigs and some 250,000 ing that direct buying has advantages Thursday evening, Feb. 21. production of personal property to the principle of appointment of circuit brood sows, then the drouth of 1933 for the farmer. At the same time, The annual banquet, always a tre- be sold. Such goods are now taxed and supreme court judges in the in- with more forced seliling, plus the Prof. Robert Ashby of the University mendous affair which attracts nearly when sold to manufacturers. terest of more equal justice. State corn-hog reduction program are the of Illinois, one of the noted live stock 1,000 co-op shipping ass'n managers,) The manufacturer^ insist that when Farm Bureau officers were instructed factors that have cut the number of marketing authorites of the country, directors, members and their wives, such goods are use<| they become to co-operate with that movement. hogs in half. published a book an:l summarized will be addressed by John Brandt, na- part of the goods to be sold. Tax Board Politics Pork prices are moving up, but the three years investigation of direct buy- tionally known as the president of Their cost accounting passes the tax The Farm Bureau board opposes rise will be limited by the capacity of ing at country points by declaring that the Minnesota Land O' Lakes Cream- lo the consumer who pays it, to- any attempt to inject politics into a the mass of the population to buy. it is not to the farmers' advantage. eries, and as the author of a much gether with the regular retail ealeH reorganization of the tax collecting When pork gets too high for the aver- When experts are as far apart as the discussed plan for control of farm tax on the finished article, thus pyra- agencies of the state, such as abolish- age consumer's pocketbook, he will poles, then the layman can only learn surpluses. Mr. Brandt is a speaker miding i:i\ upon the consumer. ing one three man state tax commis- probably have to cut down on meat al- by experience and observation in his and entertainer of no small ability. Farm Machinery Taxed sion and substituting another three together, because a general shortage community as to what system may be Another on the program is W. C. The farmers' interest In the Boyer- man board. The Farm Bureau will of meat animals is upon us, Mr. Beam- best for him. It may be a combination Dornfield, live stock man and humor- Canipbell case outcome is that the favor bi-partisan boards wherever er said. of both. ist from Australia, the land of Uncle farmer now pays sales tax on farm possible. [ Bim. The music program includes machinery, implements, spray ma- $25,000,000 for Schools a double male quartet from Ohicago, terials, harness, trucks, and other The board endorsed the plan for a and the usual old time and modern goods. He can argue and does argue state appropriation of not less than $25,000,000 per year, in addition to the $25,000,000 STATE dancing party. Tim Doolittle Moun- taineers will play the dance. that such goods are gradually con- sumed in the production of crops, and primary school fund money, to equal- ize and reduce school taxes in cities, AID FOR SCHOOLS Directors and farmer members of the Exchange are invited to come and A. W A L L A C E j SZCGETA&Y OF AQ&ICULTURE. that farm cost accounting will show them to be a part of the cost of the villages and townships and to provide bring the wife. Tickets for the din- Sec'y Wallace to Speak at completed crops. a more reasonable standard of educa- tional service in the poorer communi- ties of the state. It was urged that SEEMS PROBABLE ner and evening's entertainment are always very reasonably priced. Lapeer, Farmers Day, Feb. 15 The Farm Bureau Services sales tax suit for exemption of seeds, feeds, The prize steers purchased at the fertilizers, machinery, etc., and back- this fund provide for high school tui- Supervisors Endorse Plan; State College live stock show and sale ed by 180 farmers co-ops, is on its tion to be paid directly to the districts were of the following breeds and Lapeer County Farm Bureau Bureau Federation at Washington, way to the Supreme Court. The where the children are in attendance. Smaller Schools May were produced by the men named: may be there for the afternoon. Mich- Farm Bureau won an exemption de- Also, for an increase in one room Benefit Most Gets Secretary for Its igan speakers will appear on the cree in the [ngh&tn circuit court in Reserve Grand Champion Angus, Own- school aid proportionate to the in- er, Alex Minty, Ionia. Annual Event afternoon program. A resolutions November, 1934. The state is appeal- crease for city schools, and for the By R. WAYNE NEWTON Second Prize Angus Steer, Owner, A. T. committee consisting of at hast one ing. adoption of two mills for the basis of Lansing—While the 1935 legislative Boyd, Homer. Lapeer—lion. Henry A. Wallace, member from eaeh county will help The State Supreme Court considers Premium Hereford Steer, W m . Me- equalization instead of three mills as situation is still in the formative stage Carty & Son, Bad Axe. Secretary of Agriculture, has accepted the meeting to act upon the messages argument an devidence submitted in now provided by law. it is already apparent that the major Friday morning, Feb. 22, the annual the invitation of the Lapeer County of the day. brief and argument form on.ly from County School Commissioner issue of interest to farmers and other business meeting of .the Exchange Farm Bureau and the Michigan State The Lapeer High School Band, the the standpoint of correctly interpret- The Farm Bureau board of directors property owners will be the school starts at the Hotel Olds at 10 o'clock. Farm Bureau to speak at Lapeer, Fri- Alfalfa Quartet, ami musicians from ing the law in question. No witness- resolved that it approves the principle relief legislation which has not yet During the morning officers will re- day morning, Feb. 15 at the annual Ford Molor Car Company will es appear before the Supreme Court. of returning rural schools to rural been finally drafted. port. New business will' be considered Farmers Da.* program for all Thumb he!]) to make the Lapeer Farmers Day Counsel for both sides file their cases control, with the county school com- The main principles which have and directors may be named. Em- counties, sponsored by the Lapeer a memorable event. Austin Gwinn, in printed brief form and are permit- missioner responsible to rural school been agreed upon include the guar- ployees will report during the after- County Farm Bureau. of Lapeer, State Farm Bureau repre- ted to argue or present an oral state- districts with more effective adminis- antee of an additional $50 per school noon session. Mr. Wallace is paying a flying visit sentative for the Thumb counties, and ment to the eight members on the trative control, as outlined by the Ed- to small one-room schools, a reduc- A. F. Potter, manager of the Produc- to Michigan to accept his first speak- Mrs. Pearl Myus of Lapoer, R. 2, Sec'y bench. The jurists may ask many ucational Planning Commission. tion in the local tax requirement for ers Co-op Commission Ass'n at Cleve- ing engagement in this state. He will of the County Farm Bureau, are questions of the counsel during and Income Tax—Mortgage Moratorium full aid from 3 mills to 2 mills, State land will speak on "Truck Transpor- arrive at Detroit Friday morning, the prominent in the local arrangements. after his argument. The Farm Bureau will also support payment of $60.00 tuition for rural tation for Shipping Ass'ns." Over a 15th, and with his party, will be taken County Farm Bureau Presidents After Deputy Attorney General E. the principle of a state net income tax, high school students and increased period of years he has saved most of to Lapeer in LIB coin cars furnished and Secretaries together with their H. Shepherd for the State Board of as proposed in a bill introduced in the allowances for transportation ex- the shipping ass'ns in his territory by by the Ford Motor Car Company. A county agr'l agent are local commit- Tax Administration and Mr. Raymond Legislature by Rep. Fred Holbeck. JAMES A. THOMPSON penses. The plan will materially teaching them how to use trucks in Detroit police escort will accompany tees for the Lapeer County Farmers Berry of Berry & Stevens, for the The Bureau will also approve the increase State aid beyond the present getting business. j the party. He is to speak at I., Day. Each county agent office has a manufacturers had turned t h e i r "1 deem it a pleasure to I High School, starting between 10 and supply of the dinner tickets. principle of extending the present law. The Live Stock Exchange's Detroit heaviest legal artillery on each other's . . pledge co-operation" It is recognized that at least $25,- and East Buffalo commission houses ' 10:30 o'clock. He will return to De- case, we expect it would take a legal Michigan mortgage moratorium, BAY known as the Bischoff-Munshaw Act. Speaking to managers and directors 000,000 in addition to the primary | continued to handle about a third of troit immediately thereafter to go to Paul Begick G E N E S E E„ Bay City mind to say definitely who had scored Senator Gorman and Representatives of 50 odd farmers' co-op ass'ns, all fund is needed to carry the plan into their market receipts during 1935 and New York. To date Mr. Wallace lias W. W. Billings Davison .nost. Boginski and Roosevelt have intro- tockholders of Farm Bureau Services effect, and state-wide organizations made a substantial savings or profit not announced the topic of his ad- Louis Selesky Grand Blanc Some of the Argument duced legislation to extend the mora- and having dinner at the Farm Bu- which are active on legislative mat- for their member ass'ns on the busi- dress. E. T . Leipprandt HURON Pigeon Mr. Shepherd, as expected, denied torium act beyond 1935. Originally reau at Lansing, Jan. 28, James A. ters are almost unanimous in sup- ness done. Both paid patronage divi- Lsipeer Planning Bit; Day Wm. McCarty, Jr Bad Axe the plaintiffs had a case or that there the act was an emergency action to Thompson the new State Commission- porting the plan. dends. The meeting is sponsored by the LAPEER s any confusion in the application enable the courts to slow up the itch er of Agriculture, said: Some opposition was indicated in The Producers Co-op Commission Lapeer County Farm Bureau for farm- Ralph Mrs. Davenport Frank Myus Lapeer Lapeer of the .law. He wound up in part by of many mortgage holders to seize "I deem it a pleasure to attend your legislative circles when Rep. Vernon Ass'n at East Buffalo will hold its ers and their Wives, but is open to the LIVINGSTON arguing that in his opinion the case property almost paid for. gatherings . . . it is only by meeting J. Brown of Ingham County, chairman annual meeting Feb. 11-12 at the general public. The high school audi- C. D. Parsons Fowlerville boiled down to whether manufacture™ President W. W. Billings of the with farmers and getting their view- of the committee on general taxation Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo. M. E. Farley torium seats 1600. Overflow crowds will Fred Hillman MACOMB Howe 11 consumed or did not consume ma- State Farm Bureau heads this Board point that we can get things done as in the House of Representatives, ap- of Albion and Forrest King of Char- be accommodated in adjoining rooms William Hagan New Haven chinery, chemicals, etc., in their man- of Directors, all present and voting you want them done . . . I pledge you peared before the State Association lotte are delegates to represent the equipped with loud speakers. The Wm. Sutherland Romeo ufacturing processes. He sought to at the Jan. 30 meeting: the co-operation of the Department." of Supervisors to oppose a resolu- Michigan Live Stock Exchange. Lapeer Farm Bureau, the City of La- OAKLAND make absurd the statement of cost Mr. Thompson told the co-op men tion that would put that body on rec- peer, the Chamber of Commerce and Fred Beckman Clarkston accountants that machinery becomes DIRECTORS A T LARGE Mrs. Iva Miller Clarkston COUNTY that no other State department has ord as favoring "not less than $25,- Rotary Club and other civic groups part of the finished product by cost SAGINAW M. B. McPherson Kent more contact with the people than his, 000,000" for this purpose. However, will be hosts. They will have a staff Alfred Greuber Frankenmuth accounting methods. The State lost Monroe through its food and drugs, dairy, after talks by Chairman M. B. Mc- of ushers to handle the seating of Arnold Tessin Freeland the Boyer-Campbell case in the Wayne Mrs. Edith M. Wagar H. H. Sandford Calhoun animal industry, agr'l industry and Pherson of the State Tax Commission, LECTURER the crowd. Local farm folks and those SANILAC county circuit court and appealed it. coming from a distance will be given John McLelland Cass City It must have heartoned Attorney C. S. Langdon Clinton inspection services. Originally, said William J. Thomas, former legislator preference in the matter of seating, C. B. Cook S H I A W A S S E EOwosso, R-1 Berry when one jnuti e Ifl question- John Houk Mason Mr. Thompson, the Dep't operated from Kent County and former chair- insofar as possible, according to the F. F. Walworth Corunna ing Mr. Berry agraed that oil used in J. J. Jakway Berrien Ba without any income from its services. man of the same committee, Rep. Lapeer commit>• ST. CLAIR Paul Begick..... V Maurice Post of Kent County, Rep- tempering castings become* a part of St. Clair Later fees came into being, which he Charles M. Myers of Cass County and C. J. Reid Avoca Clarence Reid Michigan Farm Bureau members in Raymond Wurzel North Street the casting. Another justice is asked E. T . Leipprandt Huron intimated may be too high in some instances today. He said that he R. Wayne Newton of the Farm Bu- all Thumb counties will receive indi- to !)«• enlightened as to how a hammer TUSCOLA COMMODITY DIRECTORS Henry Lane Fairgrove reau, the Supervisors unanimously ap- vidual invitations to the Wallace meet- or a lathe could become part *> Wm. Bristow Wayne believes individuals and firms bene- Dorr Perry Caro Michigan Milk Producers Ass n fiting by certain inspections for grade, proved the resolution. Ing as follows: Huron, Tuscola, San- ilac, St. Clair, Macomb, Oakland, Liv- Wm. Bristow WAYNE Flat Rock automobile. Mr. Berry replied that cost accounting principle! declare that Charles Woodruff Barry etc., should pay accordingly for the Governor Fitzgerald has not public- Michigan Live Stock Exchange ly accepted the $25,000,000 figure since ingston, Lapeer, Genesee, Shiawassee fuel, and tools consume,! become a W . E. Phillips Van Buren service, but such general inspection and Saginaw counties. part*of the cost of the finished arti- Michigan Elevator Exchange O. R. Gale services as those pertaining to ...Oceana and puirty of foods, etc., should be Great Lakes Fruit Industries quality his port inauguration, it in his paid from the general fund as of asserted the schools should have but campaign he and did has sup- since Bolandor General Chairman C. L. Balander, Lapeer county agri- CO-OPS TOLD TO cles and are so shown by cost account- ing. The justice agree I that the rea- j . T . Bussey Leelanau benefit to all. Michigan Potato Growers Exchange W . W . Billings Genesee Mr. Thompson commented upon the whatever is necessary. Rural leaders are united in the opinion that a re- cultural agent, is general chairman cf the Farmers Day program. C. L. Brody of the State Farm Bureau Sec'y CALL ANY BLUFFS soning is sound. The Sales Tax board, by its com- Michigan Co-op Wool Mktg. Ass'n many instances in which the Federal duction below $25,000,000 will lead to will introduce Mr. Wallace. Guests ponent parts ruling, holds the oil, Branch government has deputized State men a serious curtailment of the aid for Tax Suit Decision hammer and late are not in any way to be invited by Lapeer will include Sales G. S. Coffman Mich. Dist.-Midwest Co-op Creameries as federal inspectors to make both rural schools and for this reason are part of the finished product. State and Federal grades apply. Fruit supporting the figure named. Gov. Fitzgerald and members of his Protect Against Many, many questions were asked Urges Alfalfa Seedings; men believe that that idea may answer Another bill in process of prepara- official family, including James A. Force on the wording of the law. The Deputy Thompson, commissioner of agricul- Red Clover Is Scarce the spray 'residue question for Mich- tion Farm and which has been developed with Bureau and Grange assistance ture; President Shaw and officials of Attorney General insisted that the law Lansing—Farmers co-ops associated is clear and no injustice exists. The igan growers engaged in interstate the Michigan State College; the State East Lansing—Forage shortage calls business. Fruit passed by federal would place the control of the office with the Farm Bureau in the sales manufacturers sought to prove other- Board of Agriculture; State Farm tax suit are advised by their attorneys, wise. The Supreme Court will de- for more alfalfa, for which seed is men in Michigan could be sold on of county school commissioner in Bureau office's, officers of the State Berry & Stevens of Detroit, not to be cide. somewhat scarce, Prof. Howard Rather federal grade anywhere. At present rural hands and provide means for re- Grange and Fanners Union; officers frightened if a sales tax inspector Both sides have another 25 days to of the Farm Crops Dep't told a Farm- the State Dep't of Agriculture is op- ducing local school costs where rural of the several farmers' commodity threatens a sheriff's lien or other file a final set of briefs. The court s ers week crowd here Jan. 29. Recall- erating under some 80 Michigan laws. people are able to work out plans for MRS. EDITH HOSTETLER marketing exchanges. ing the good rains of September last temporarily closing schools having action to compel delivery of sales tax decision will come later, and will extremely low enrollments. Mrs. Kdith Hostetler or Adrian, R-2, Dinner sit \ o o n held while the suit is awaiting a final have an important bearing, perhaps, he predicted splendid first cuttings leader in Lenawee county Grange ac- The Lapeer Farmers Day program decision by the Supreme Court. of alfalfa in 1935, providing we have Huron Co. Farm Bureau tivities, is the new Lecturer of the on part of the Farm Bureau case for R ANNUAL FEBRUARY 15 Michigan State Grange and editor of is an all-day affair and gets off to a Statements have been made that exemption of all farm supplies for an even break in weather. At Bad Axe on Feb. 7 Annual meeting of the Muskegon good start with Sec'y Wallace, At The same week the U. S. Dep't of Ag- the Michigan Patron. Mrs. Hostetler noon at the High School the Lapeer Judge Can's decision in favor of the production purposes. Farm Bureau is "temporary" and "not riculture pointed out the supplies of County Farm Bureau is called for was elected Lecturer at the 1934 State Bad Axe—Huron County Farm Bur- County Farm Bureau will serve at red clover seeds are the smallest in eau is planning a big annual meeting February 15 at ten o'clock at the Grange convention. She succeeded 40c per plate a dinner from certified, binding" and "not retroactive", but years, and the price double that of and program with a potluck dinner court house at Muskegon. Usual busi- Berry & Stevens advise that Judge tempted coercion by any local official the late Miss Jennie Buell, who was last year. ness, election of officers and develop- in state Grange work for more than Lapeer county grown crops; Angus Can's decision is permanent unless while the case is pending before the. at the American Legion hall here, beef, certified potatoes, beans, milk, reversed by the Supreme Court, is Supreme Court. In fairness to the With the tariff on European rec Thursday, Feb. 7, beginning at 10 a. ment of a program for 1935 will be 50 years. etc. Tickets may be secured at any fully binding and is retroactive. The State Board of Tax Administration, clover at $8 per 100 lbs. and general m. Election of officers, resolutions, considered. Talks will be given by Thumb county agent's office or from attorneys also point out that in his it should be said that it has nOl knowledge in this country that Eu- presentation of a Farm Bureau pro- County Agr'l Agent Carl Knopf and Plants in the Home Have the President or Secretary -of the decree Judge Carr reserved exclusive appears not to be the policy of the ropean red clovers are unprofitable gram for the year and entertainment a representative from the State Farm County Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau jurisdiction to hear and determine State office to harrass the Farm because they are so susceptible to will occupy the day, according to Pres. Bureau. Some Odd Health Values members will have lirst eracfc at the any and all controvet that reau or co-ops in what has b< winter killing and disease, no one E. T. Leipprandt and William Mc- South African railroads are co- Plants add to beauty in the home, dinner tickets. shall hereafter become necessary or friendly suit for an interpr expects imports of European red Carty, Jr., secretary. ordinating motor and rail service as a and contribute to the health of the C. V. Ballard, with and State leader proper with regard to the case. the law. Once in a while a clover. measure of economy. They are build- family. of county agricultural agents, will Kerry & Stevens have advised any spector decides to get tough, pro. not realizing that he may be In J The number of farm bankruptcies New York state has nearly four and ing no more branch lines and are A cineraria plant in afive-inchpot, have charge of the dinner and after- co-op associated in the case to write fair way to run his head into a court dropped twenty per cent during the one-half million acres in farm wood- using large six-wheeled pneumatic- for instance, gives off an average of noon program. It is possible that or telephone them through the Farm fiscal year ending June 30, 1934. lands. tired trucks as feeders, instead. nearly a pint of water a day. Chester Gray of the American Farm Bureau at Lansing in case of an at- injunotion. TWO MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1935 February Education Month; Most of the breakage in the leather Uncle Ab says not to choose the parts of harness starts from cracks. lesser of two evils- but to choose Good Programs Are Available Well oiled leather will not crack. neither one of them. February has been designate;! as Marthy, on Butchering Michigan Education Month. Farm Bureaus, Granges and other groups Successor to the Michigan Farm Bureau News, founded By R. S. Clark are asked to arrange programs center- FARM FIRE INSURANCE ing on the problems of public educa- INSURE NOW—PAY AT YOUR CONVENIENCE in Michigan's Largest Farm Kit." __^_^ January 12, 1923 We used to butcher lots of pork when Hiram kept a hand, Insurance Company. This Company Increased Its total risks over $5,000,000 in 1934, But since we're litre alone we just kill one, and My Good Land, tion. The Department of Public In- increased its cash surplus over 138,000 and at the same time reduced its losses and Entered aa second class matter January 12, 1923, a t the post- The day that Hiram kills that piK—the waitin' on lie takes! struction, State Capitol, Ijansing, has assessment rate. Total assets and resources over One Quarter Million Dollars, of office a t Charlotte, Michigan, under the Act of March 3, 1879. which one-half is cash and government bonds. \ blanket policy on personal prop- Seems like I have to help him from the moment he awakes. prepared a sheet of Program Helps erty as well as a broad and liberal policy contract particularly adapted to the Published first Saturday of each month by the Michigan Farm News for Education Month which lists ma- Insurance •requirement of the farmer. Our solicitors licensed by the Department of He comes in when the stock is fed, and like a helpful wiiV Insurance. POltClefS accepted by the Federal Land Bank, Home Owners Loan Cor- Company, a t ita publication office a t 114 Lovett St., Charlotte, Michigan. 1 turn the grind-stone handle while he sharpens up the knifV; terials that may be had for the asking. poration and other Loaning Agencies. Write for financial statement and other Editorial and general offices, 221 North Cedar St., Lansing, Michigan. And then he asks for various tools, like whei'e's the hogr-hook gbrfe; literature describing policy. Postofflc* Box 960. Telephone, Lansing, 21-271. Arid I must help him fix tire chain to hang the kettle on. St. Johns Co-op Annual S T A T E M U T U A L F I R E I N S U R A N C E COMPANY OF M I C H I G A N 702 Church St., Flint, Michigan He fet< lies wood, and starts the fire, and pumps the kettle full; W. V. Burras, President H. K. Fisk, Secretary E. E. UNGREN Editor and Business Manager He pulls the pole up in the tree, (and Marthy helps him pull); St. Johns.—When the St. Johns Co- He sean-hes for the Rambrel, and the scrapers, and the n:iils. operative Company had its annual Subscription 25 cents per year; 4 years for $1, in advance. lit- borrows one of iny best tubs and sev'ral of my pails; meeting here Jan. 5, it not only told fie puts the dump-boards on the bobs, and wedges up the bunk; jthe 213 members and guests present Vol. Xni SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1935 No. 2 He sinks the s<-a!din'-barrel till it's jest correctly sunk their business story for the year, but So it will tilt against the boards the way it has to be— it invited directors from the Grand MICHIGAN'S RESPONSIBILITY LAW And when he cunt, finrl what he needs he simply calls for me! Ledge Produce Co. and the Fowler Co- A judgment for $300 or more for death, operative Co., to speak briefly regard- injuries or property damage caused by An Invitation to Battle fie makes his preparations in his characteristic way, ing the neighboring farmers' co-ops. your car or truck MUST be paid within 30 days or YOU stop driving and YOUR Senator Andrew L. Moore of Pontiac has introduced a 4 cent gasoline A.nil all the thousand things he does comprises butack for all my help out in the yard, themselves. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO. receive all the weight tax, earmarked to retire road debts, provide main- Hiram lets me do the rtddlin and try out all the lard! tenance of roads and build new roads in that order, there will be a Bloomington, III. serious loss in revenue to them if the Moore bill is adopted. In November What was once the beef trust of Michigan Farm Bureau, State Agt., Lansing, Mich. of 1934 the people decisively rejected a proposed amendment to the Switzerland is now in the hands of State Agt., STATE FARM MUTUAL* MTTISS State Constitution to limit the weight tax to not more than 35c per hun- the Swiss Co-operative Wholesale. 221 No. Cedar St., Lansing Mich. dred, as it is now. Senator Moore is accustomed to -having some of his bills stir up a GROWERS SEEK TO the three highest acreages, computed to hundreds of acres and the three highest yields computed to tenths of a Without obligation to me, please send more information about your auto in- surance and the Financial Responsibility Law. great to do. During the 1933 session farm organizations, school groups, civic ass'ns, and .the House of Representatives strenuously opposed his bill to grant telifal ta 'IHimint'iit taxpayers by forgiving the delinquency LIST POTATOES AS bushel, and use the product of these two averages for each State as an NAME ADDRESS rather than expect them to pay it eventually. Finally, after a winter of controversy, the men sure was combined with Hep. Hoi beck's bill as the BASK) COMMODIH average production base. The acreage and yields selected need not neces- :£-. sarily be for identical years." Moore-Hdlbeck bill, which suspended tax sales and provided tax relief by permitting delinquent taxpayers to retire their obligation in install- Michigan Among the States The committee recommended that Tie the rate of tax on excess marketings ments over a period of 10 years. Favoring Legislation of potatoes not covered by tax exempt Dayton * For Crop Control certificates should he 50 cents per -CUB" 100 pounds. Only HOW THATCHER-SIAS WOOL MARKETING Washington — A potato advisory Under the committee's recommen- committee representing producers in dation a producer would apply for CalvSngs... ACT SEEKS THREE ASS'N PUNNING 1G states has recommended to the Ag- his allotment and would receive tax ricultural Adjustment Administration exempt certificates for the amount of Only One Retained Afterbirth INCREASES PROFITS T h i s a c t u a l record at Overbrook Farm in New Jersey MILL SCHOOL LEVY LOCAL GROUPS a number of principles it desires in- his allotment. Before marketing po- corporated in a national program for tatoes in excess of the amount cover- potatoes. The committee has re- ed by these tax exempt certificates, he / .. DeCaUSe if • * • points the way to increased profits. Keeping cows in production by eliminating trouble at calving time|—avoid- Asks $15,000,000 from Sales They Will be Organized in quested the Adjustment Administra- would have to secure tax paid certifi- CITY HOME OELIMINATES ing the cost of veterinary care—prolonging the breeding age of good bulls all drive down your costs and widen tion to aid in drafting a tentative bill cates. No Matter Where You Live your profit margin. Tax to Equalize Connection With 1935 which the committee will submit to The advisory committee which RETAINED KEEPS COWS IN CONDITION - ManAmar, n o t on!y School Costs AFTERBIRTH Wool Pool Congress. made its recommendations to the Ag- The program recommended by the ricultural Adjustment Administration T HE joy of a modern bath- room, of water in the kitchen and laundry — whenever and © KEEPS COWS supplies the necessary minerals, but supplies them in the most easily assimilated form, thus satisfying the vital nutri- tional needs to keep your cows above the average. Cows Lansing.—$15,000,000 is provided committe contemplates designation of represented growers from: Maine, for relief of local school taxpayers un- By STANLEY POWELL wherever you may need it at the REPRODUCING in good condition produce steadily—re- potatoes as a basic commodity and North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, turn of a faucet. turn to production after calving quick- der the Thatcher-Sias Act of 1933, Michigan Co-op Wool Mjktg. Ass'n control legislation similar to the Kerr- New Jersey, South Carolina, Ohio, These and many other conven- ly and thu9 show a better average annually. if and when provided by sales tax col- Wool growers of Michigan are to 0 ASSURES VIGOR Rich in vitamin E, ManAmar is an especial Smith Act for tobacco. Neither pro- Kansas, Alabama, Michigan, Louisiana, iences can be enjoyed in farm and IN CALVES lections, or by the Legislature making have an active part in establishing cessing taxes nor benefit payments are Connecticut, New York, Florida, North suburban homes just as in city help in prolonging the breeding life of good and carrying out the program and included. homes with a DAYTON Auto- bulls. Put your cows on a ManAmar ration other revenues available. Dakota, and Minnesota. now —3top losses — get the extra results Just what does that mean to a local services of the Michigan Co-operative matic Water System on the job. £ * REDUCES Wool Marketing Association as a re- Recommendations for Crops It is "penny-wise" folly to be « REPLACEMENT LOSSES b e t t e r n e a l t h a n d c ° n d i t i o n r n a k e s P ° 8 8 i l > l e - taxpayer? Here's an explanation: A Sound Munition sult of plans adopted by the Board of Recommendations of the Advisory Isle Royale History without one, considering both its Ask your Farm Bureau Dealer about Mermaid Dairy Rations or write for MERMAID Committee include: Determination by low initial cost and operating #Free booklet "The New Way to Feed Minerals." DAIRY Purpose of the Thatcher-Sias Act is Directors of that organization at a Isle Royale has been a part of three the Secretary of Agriculture of the different counties in the upper penin- cost. DAYTON is made by the FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. to provide every child with a "sound" meeting held in Lansing, Jan. 19. advisable size of the annual crop to original maker of household 221 North Cedar Street Lansing, Michigan grade or high school education at not As a connecting link between the be marketed with a view towards sula of Michigan, according to the watersystems. They are entirely more than 3 mills of local school tax. State Association and the individual establishing and maintaining a parity Department of Conservation. It was automatic, self-oiling and come Local districts may exceed that mill growers it is recommended that local price level for potatoes; a flexible attached to Ontonagon county when fully equipped for immediate service. Let us furnish estimates. tax to provide the "frills" of educa- wool producers' associations be or- basis of allotment to States, using a it was established in 1843. Later, in tion if they like. ganized on a country-wide or district production average computed from the 1845, it was made a part of Houghton See Farm Bureau Dealers, or The Thatcher-Sias Act would, (1) basis. These groups would promote three highest yields and acreages of county and in 1861 it came under Farm Bureau Services, Lansing Add $15,000,000 in State sales tax the interest of co-operative marketing the five year period, 1930-34; allot- jurisdiction of Keweenaw county. The The DAYTON PIMP & MFG. CO. money to the primary school tax fund of wol within their territory, assist in ments to individual growers based on legislature of 1875 made it an inde- Dayton, Ohio. as a "Primary Supplement Fund." holding meetings and arranging tours State allotments; a tax of half a cent (2) Deduct from the $15,000,000 10% to the Wool Pool warehouse and make a pound on all potatoes marketed turned it to the jurisdiction of Ke- "of the sum of" the primary school recommendations to the State Associ- which are not covered by tax exempt weenaw. fund and the Primary Supplement ation regarding the selection of as- certificates; marketing of all potatoes pendent county, but 16 years later re- A TELEPHONE Fund. The 10% would be called an semblers. Mr. Gifford Patch, Jr., of "Equalization fund," to be explained the M. aS. C. n t Economics , Ji Department rT \ •iin dosed packages;' transfer of tax later. The Division of Funds has prepared suitable rules of con- exempt certificates between growers duct and procedure for the organiza- and between districts with their value Classified Ads HELPS THE FARMER Classified advertisements are cash with order at the following That sounds more complicated than tion and operation of such local as- to be determined by the supply and rates: 4 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two or more it is. However, in practice the Pri- sociations. editions take the rate of 3 cents per word per edition. demand for them; provision for a mary school fund and the balance of In order to acquaint Michigan reserve to care for new growers; and the $15,000,000 in the Primary Supple- sheepmen with present wool market a referendum on the plan after one GET HIGHEST PRICES ment Fund would be allocated to conditions and to give them an op- year of operation. LIVE STOCK MAPLE SYRUP SUPPLIES school districts on a child census basis portunity to form local "wool produc- The recommendation of the commit- according to the following formula: ers' associations if they so desire, a tee regarding the basis of allotments "Repeater," REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS, EVERY MAPLE SYRUP MAKING '•VVoodford," and "Panama" item, including "Old Reliable" Felt Filter Not less than $40 for blood lines. Twenty-five bulls to select series of meetings is being arranged. to states, from which individual allot- from a t sensible prices. Cull your herd meters, buckets, three color labels,hydro- Hag for cleansing. Thermometers, fiat each attending child in the elementary schools. It is expected that the first of these ments to growers will then be made and try a Hereford bull and the veals bottom pans, "King" evaporators, etc. from dairy cows. You can't afford to The farmer who has a telephone can learn Not less than $65 for each meetings will be held Feb. 11 and that by state committees was: For catalog and prices write Sugar Bush attending the High school. feed scrubs. A. M. Todd Co. (14 miles Supply Co., i:;03 North Genesee Drive, If a local property tax levy of 3 several scheduled such gatherings will be "As a basis for allotment to states N. for the next few weeks. Lo- W. of Kalamazoo) World's Largest Lansing, Mich. Display ropm in Farm latest prices for livestock, poultry, fruit, mills for schools, plus the district's cal arrangements are being carrie it was moved that out of the 1930-34 Mint Farm. (10-6-tf-50b) Bureau BMg.', 7*28 Kast Shiawassee St., Lansing. f 2-1't-lOb; allocation from the primary school out by the County Agricultural Agents. ! j T J period the there official shall estimates be computed on the from potato FARMS FOR SALE dairy and other produce, and find out fund and the balance of the $15,000,000 Speakers at this series of meetings SEEDS in the Primary Supplement Fund, will be Stanley M. Powell of Ionia,! crop for each State, the average of THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF MUCK FARMERS: WE OFFER SEfcD when shipments are scheduled. Often, by plus tuition collected is not enough to Field Representative of the Michigan Saint Paul offers you an opportunity to buy a farm home of 80 acres or more in "Peatland" Barley, Siberian .Millec ralretL operate the school system on a 3 Co-operative Wool Marketing Associ- Michigan, .Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North by ourselves. Also If mite I quantity so- Dakota now while prices are still low. called "Brfghatn" strain of Yellow Globe enabling him to take advantage of the mill property levy limit, the district ation, who will discuss the present \would receive additional aid from the wool market situation and prospects. 10% "equalization fund." Modernize Attractive terms with a reasonable, Onion seed (not raised by us). A. M. amount down, twenty years to pay the Todd Company, Meiitha, .Mich. balance and interest a t only 5%. For (2-2-3t-:'. best prices, the telephone earns a profit and G. L. Nash of the M. S. C. Eco- free booklet and information write to n WANTED—TO BUY that more than pays for the service for a apportion the school equalization $2,000.00 FOR 1c. W E PAY T H E funds on a basis of economy rather merchandising of wool and present than on the amount of expenditures the details of the proposed plan for in the school district, which was the local wool producers' associations. CONCRETE inK FOR SALE—FARM GOOD FOR FARM- world's highest prit es for old coins, en- or resorts. la ire, Michigan. .Marian B. Thomas, Bel- cascii postage stamps (J-6-3t-12p) Large r e n t s up to $2,000.00 each, Half cents $i>:,(i.OO, 1!"(i!) cent and paper money. $10.00, Tndian head year. Turner bill result. The Thatcher- Confronted by the fact that present FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS cents $50.00; half dimes $150.00, 2:><: before Sias act repeals the Turner bill. market demand would not absorb the 6 PAIRS LADIES' CHARDONIZE dollars 187:1 $300.'00, 50c before 1X79 $750.00, silver before 1S71 $2,500.00, gold dollars Besides its business value, a telephone Hosiery $1. Postpaid, Guaranteed. Write $1,000.00, trade dollars $250.00, 1822 $5 The Thatcher Sias Act attempts to 1!):: I wool at prices which they would guarantee a minimum standard of good consider as satisfactory, the Directors for Bargain Circulars; L. S. Sales Com- cased postage old pany, Aslieboro, X. ('. gold $5,000.00, (li-L'-lt-p) ign coin $150.00stamps paTJer money $20.00, en- $12.00, certain fore- offers many social advantages. Neighbors education for every child in the State ol' the Michigan Co-operative Wool e t c , send dime for large illustrated list. l!omanocoinship, Pent. at an equal expense to the taxpayers Marketing Ass'n decided to hold the MICHIGAN SEPTIC TANK SIPHON and bell as recommended by State Col- M!>, Springfield, Mass. 2-2-1 t-S-tb) and friends can be called easily . . . social of the several districts. The Thatcher- wool in the hope of netting higher lege Agr'l Engineering dep't. Build your Sias Act is Public Act No. 236 of 1933. prices in the near future. The con- own septic tank and sewage system. In- stall when tank Is built. Installation and WANTED—FARM WORK affairs can be arranged . . . errands can be signors have all received liberal cash operation simple. Discharges automati- MARRIED MAN, 35, THREE CHIL- cally. Have been sold 16 years. All In Act. No. 1 Provides'35 advances, which would compare fav- daily use and giving satisfaction. In- dren, experienced and good milker wants structions with each siphon. $7.00 de- steady farm work. Walter Jones, 1L'5 "run" in any weather, without leaving the Auto License Stickers ovahly with the offers now being made by private buyers. The Directors livered. Farm Bureau Supply Store, 728 Rhearnont Av>\, Lansing, Mich. E. Shlawassee St., Lansing. (3-4-tf-60b) (2-lt) house. And always there is the priceless First ait of the 1935 Legislature felt that it would be better for the con- SINGLE MAN, WANTS FARM WORK. Millard Randall, Lansing, R-4, Mich. authorizes the Secretary of State to signors and for wool growers gener- MACHINERY FOR SALE issue each year license stickers in ally, if the co-operatively handled (2-lt) protection of a telephone, should fire, FOR SALE—#15 DE LAVAL CREAM MIDDLE-AGED SINGLE MAN WANTS place of license plates to motorists at wool were not forced onto the market separator used two years, and in first steady farm work. Gtfod milker. Does half price up to August 1. It is un- at prevailing price levels. The rea- lass condition. Would cost new today not use liquor or tobacco. Lucius K. sickness or other emergency occur. J150.00. Will sell for $75.00. Otto Kren- Waldo, % Michigan Farm News, 221 No. derstood that the stickers will be on sons for the depressed condition of ich, It. K. D. No. 1, New Haven, Mich. , Lansing, Mich. (2-lt) FREE information on designing and build- >y i-vb. 18 Motorists must have the wool market were discussed in an [ ing concrete floors, foundations, drive- (2-3t-30b) SINGLE MAN, 20, RAISED ON FARM, sticker or license plates by March 1. article in the January issue of the' ways, milk bouses, steps, well curbs, etc. AGENTS WANTED. HAVE SOME wants farm work. Good ref<~-ren<-es. Ice- A farm telephone is a low-cost conven- Michigan Farm News. fine territory open for the sale of land Smith, 5M South Hayforrl St., heavy duly tractors, threshing machinery Lansing. Van Buren Co. Farm Bureau The Directors approved an annual Meets at Lawrence, Feb. 7 marketing agreement for 19.S5 which is D O your repairing and mod- ernizing this year with con- md benn hullers. For further particulars iddress The Huber Manufacturing Com- >any, Landing, Michigan. c'-2-2t-30b) WANTED TO RENT FARM (2-2H) ience that pays its way. crete—and know that it's done Law rente Van Buren County Farm very similar to that used in 1934. The' for all time. Concrete costs so MARRIED MAN, 28, TWO CHILDREN, Bureau members are planning a gen- and system of cash advances, grading BEEKEEPER'S SUPPLIES wants work, wages or third. Good wifh meeting at the Lawrence town warehousing will be continued I little and is so easy to use! BEE HIVES, SECTIONS COMB FOUN- Lansing, Mich. horses, tractor, cotes. Roscbe Rathttun, (2-lt) hall 7:30 P. M., Thursday. Feb. 7th. along the same general lines as for JJ Write today for our valuable datlon, etc. Outfits for beginners. Send for catalog. GRAFTING WAX for or- MARRIED, MIDDLE AGED MAN, MICHIGAN BELL ly from the State Farm Ru- 1934. Last year's Pool was approxi-, booklet "Permanent Farm Re- chardists. Both hand and brush wax. good farmer would rent on shares, every- by Harry Lurkins, and mately twice as large as was that of pairs." It contains a host of sug- BERRY BASKETS AND CltATKS. thing furnished, near Lansing. MAPLE SYRUP CANS. Send for prices. ences. Orrie Moore, 21- So. Fairview, Refer- Vrthur FMunmds and music will fea- 1933. gestions . . . what to do with con- M H 111*NT & SON, 511 No. Cedar St., t:>(>l Thompson St., Lansing, Mich. TELEPHONE CO. program. Waldo ft Phillips Lapsing, Michigan. (f-5-3t-42M (2-H) Rickets develops most commonly in crete and how to do it. ann swine when they are kept indoors The best woods in order of heating WANTED—FARM TO RENT, EITHER from direct sunshine and when PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION value ;ire locust, hickory, oak, hhuk furnish all for two-thirds, or half for half, rngliam county. (10 to 100 A. Willing to alf of us would be 2016 Olds Towtr Bldg.. lansing. Midi. h. rock .elm, sugar maple, yellow IMIV half interest in stock.' Married. La- half were not up- alt'alf-i or clover hay is not included fayette Withey, 2415 Gary St., Lnrising, in their rations. birch, and beech. Mich. $ ua. N SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1985 M I C n I G A >T F A T l ) f NEWS THREE membership i>lan. one membership High Sales—Good Weights—Proceeds Guaranteed Mrs. Wagar Tells Hopes of in the family places all members of that household into the organization. Farmers and Stockmen Associated Women of A.F.B.F. The wife is a part of the family and We Will Guarantee under the new plan she continues just are assured of these important and essential Services when live stock is as much a member of the Farm Bur- sold on the Open, Competitive Terminal Live Stock Market; where both large and small Packers, knowing there will be ample supplies of all grades of live stock available every day come and pay the Price by bidding against each other for their killing needs; where Weights are good because all live Explains New National Group Which Was Organized w i t h t h e c o s t s of A m e r i c a n s t a of When living. the Home and Community eau as before. She also automatically becomes a members of the associated Your Family stock is properly fed and watered and not sold empty; and where all Checks Chairmen of the various and State Farm women of the American Farm Bu- issued for payment of live stock sold are Guaranteed by a Bond meeting Government requirements. Why take a chance on any other system? at Nashville Bureaus became bold enough to speak eau Federation with no added dues .si.ooo $2,5OO .t.r.oo Secure all these services by Consigning your live stock to of their hopes and desires, they found whatever. She simply becomes a de- in event of your death, if each six months you will pay us By MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR that the men of American Farm Bur- finite factor in the organization rather MICHIGAN LIVESTOCK EXCH. PRODUCERS CO-OP ASS'N The position of the farm worn $5 or $12.50 or $17.50 in premiums for our PAYMASTER Stockyards, Detroit East Buffalo, N. Y. eau Federation were also thinking than an unknown factor along with Life Insurance policies in the above amounts. when compared with other groups of along the same lines, hoping and wish- the rest of the family as she was here- Available, for purchasing Feeder women of our nation has been a burn- ing this great force might be mobil- tofore. This applies to a mother or This sound, legal reserve insurance plan to meet the needs 5% Money Cattle and Lambs, No so-called red-tape; No investment of five per cent of the amount of the loan ing question with the women of the ized into one common group. American Farm Bureau Federation for daughter so long as but one woman registers with a single membership. of small or moderate incomes will fit any insurance pro- gram. It is not available elsewhere. These small premiums In capital stock in a Production Credit Association; No guaranteeing the some tinre. Sees Greet Possibilities assure considerable sums to pay off a mortgage, to educate payments of any other borrowers' loans. Five years of established and There seemed to be no one in children, or to care for the family for a long time. satisfactory feeder loan service. For complete information write us. Not only has this latest movement Tune in CKLW, 1030 Kilocycles, at 12:35 P. M. Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. authority to speak for her when occa- united the women of the many State After age 45 thesefixedpremiums will for live stock quotations at Detroit market. sion demanded. There are several or- Farm Bureaus but it has made possi- STATE FARM LIFE INS. CO. buy less Paymaster insurance each Michigan Live Stock Exchange ganized groups of city women such as ble a manner in which any state wide year. Policy fee with application is Michigan State Farm Bureau, State Agent, Hudson, Mich. the Federation of Women's Clubs, the $5, $12.50 or $17.50. Premium guar- 881 No. Cedar St., Lansing, Mich. group of farm women may affiliate Without obligation to me, please send more League of Women Voters, Business with this national group in order to anteed not to increase. Please use information about your Paymaster life in- coupon for more information. surance policies. and Professional Women's Clubs, have national expression on many in- Daughters of American Revolution STATE FARM LIFE INSURANCE CO. NAME terests common, to all, just as our Bloomington, Illinois and many civic groups, but there was Michigan commodity marketing ex- ADDRESS EXTRA QUANTITY... no national organized group of rural women whose primary interest is to changes affiliate with our State Farm Bureau, working together, yet each EXTRA QUALITY EGGS represent farm women. We Are Many preserving its own individuality. We see in the future, great possi- The women of our State Farm Bur- bilities for this organization; it will with NOPCO XX eaus and Home Bureaus and Exten- be the means through which the RESULTS^ ""I AM SURE," writes an Ohio poultryman, "that the sion Clubs and Councils scattered American farm woman can lend her over the United States if brought influence to the women of the world Y LEADS •rtra quantity plus the extra quality of the eggs has more than paid for all the NOPCO XX we have used." together would number well over a MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR in hastening the day of greater world POPULARITY. During the last eight years hundreds of feed manu- million. Many of them saw the need At the Nashville meeting held in peace; it will be a means of an oppor- facturers, thousands of poultrymen — colleges and ot bringing their power and their December such, an organization was tunity to tell the agricultural story experiment stations, too — have reported similar influence together in some general put into effect and was christened the to American women in other walks of NOPCO XX results. In one test 3,500 poultrymen organized way. Associated Women of the American life. pwning 3,000,000 hens proved NOPCO XX fed It did not seem quite so necessary, Farm Bureau Federation. Not only must we know our own da: / earned them $12.00 extra per 100 birds. WR ITE T O DAY for your or at least the need was not so press- of Group problems and formulate plans to pro- You know you are right when you ask for freecojly of this helpful booklet. ing, when things were going along This organization is not the "shelv- mote our cause, but it is just as NOPCO XX by name. NOPCO XX is guaran- smoothly with the farm folks. All ing" of our women from the Farm necessary that we find a way to reach •ed. You'll find your guarantee on the special were satisfied with the program build- Bureau but rather it is broadening the ear and gain the sympathetic at- A I L BREEDS' DO WELL ON . NOPCO XX is Vitamin A and D ed around a richer and fuller rural her scope of power and it is to be the tention of those outside our sphere. ABOVE SKETCH 19 FROM WOTOGRfWQF «§RED-TOP" Tag attached to all feeds contain- Concentrate manufactured life. We hope this new united group may BOULDER BRIDGE FARMS,I Bg genuine NOPCO XX properly mixed. under U. S. Patent #1,678,454 owned and controlled by one of means of drawing to a common de- the leading Universities of the But after a period of distress such nominator, the influence of all rural assist materially in this manner. NATIONAL O I L PRODUCTS CO., INC. United States. NOPCO X X i s biologically" tested and farm as our country has experienced of late, women towards such activities of the We have been told many times that of CAlf-MANNA EXCOWMINN. ? 5257 ESSEX STREET - HARRISON, N. J. :Feed your baby chicks NOPCO X X daily to build big proved at NOPCO DEMON- STRATION FARM, Fleming- it seemed imperative that our farm Farm Bureau as naturally interest the women unite in one great group to women, such as better educational ad- "the farmer can have anything he wants if he wants it bad enough". We CALF- 'sound frames and well'fleshed bodies so you cati sell your broilers sooner and get bigger eggs more quickly wben yoar pullets begin'to lay. ton, N. J. ;ive consideration to economic ques- vantages, supporting extension work, believe it, but in order to get what MANNA tions, for farm women everywhere rural electrification, maternity and in- we want we must unite on a definite were faced with, the fact that there fancy legislation, recreational advant- plan and then go after it, not as a JERSEY ould be no fulfillment of wishes for ages and world peace. mob using force, but as an intelligent VTWINPINE FARMS.St.CHARtfS Hi high ideals and beauty and culture The Michigan State Farm Bureau group knowing what is best for all when farm income does not keep pace years ago voted to be on the family concerned. . H A S CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED TO US THAT IT ELIMINATE? CALF SCOURS-GROWS RUdGED HEALW (&WES AT AERO' CYANAMID Dceana Farm Bureau Activities Win Support CO-OP CREAMERIES FarmStrong Bureau Is Going in Mason Co. CALF.MANNA Shelby.—The annual meeting of the BACK OLEO LAW Scottville.—One hundred and fifty members of the Mason County Farm HOISTCIN 22% NITROGEN 70% HYDRATED LIME Oceana County Farm Bureau here Tan. 12 was well attended. The Bureau attended the annual meeting CAU/CS Oceana organization has added many here Jan. 11. The all day meeting in members during the year and added Midwest and Michigan Want eluded a potluck dinner and music by the County Farm Bureau band The Fruit F 0 or more just before the annual meeting. No Easing of U. S. Mrs. Wesley Hawley, third winner in The Farm Bureau Supply Store at Tax and Law the Michigan Farm Bureau speaking I, I O W A . Hart with a general farm supplies and contest for women at the annual meet marketing service, including a new Eleven Michigan co-operative cream- ing in November, spoke on "The Farm 6R0VJ BETTER CALVJE5 AT A SAVING It FEEDS the TREE and LIMES the Soil 'arm Bureau oil and gasoline service eries are members of the Midwest Pro- Woman and the New Deal." Mrs ALl BREEDSTBWVE ON it.TOETW U W vith tank wagon routes, is bringing ducers Creameries, Inc., a group of John Houk described the Michigan "AERO1 CYANAMID Farm Bureau tour to the American YOUR CALVES THK WER, CHEAPER WAY. TOOTXOIK A non-leaching form of nitrogen armers and Farm Bureau in good Indiana and Michigan co-ops, which Farm Bureau convention at Nash- JUtf TIED fTTOAS IT ( Q t W m B^,VJRJTL^BOOKLET. May be applied in fall, winter (in Southern States), or early spring, as vorking relationship. January 12 the held its annual meeting at South Bend, ville, Tenn., in December. one prefers tore was unloading a railroad tank Ind., Jan. 24 The creameries 'manu- During the past year the Mason FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc. ar for its lime sulphur business. The facture about 20 million pounds of 221 N. Cedar Street, Lansing, Mich. Feeds the tree throughout growing season tore will be able to handle lime sul- County Farm Bureau has increased Produces dark green leaves and holds them on until fall (On sandy and •hur in carloads, unload it by gravity butter annually. They are working its membership in a large way, and You can buy CALF MANNA at all FARM BUREAU STORES shaly soils the supplemental use of potash is recommended) nd give its patrons the benefit of the together to improve and standardize has founded the Mason County Farm Keeps the soil sweet and healthy ower handling cost. quality, to market and buy supplies Bureau Oil Company. The Mason At the County Farm Bureau meet- together. County Co-op Ass'n at Scottville has Destroys acids resulting from use of sprays and cover crops Produces good terminal growth and fruit buds ng, the High School band played. Mrs. Resolutions adopted oppose any become a stockholder in the Farm Henry Hendrickson described the weakening of the Federal oleomarga- Bureau Services, Inc., and is active Gives bigger yields of better-quality fruit American Farm Bureau meeting at rine laws or tax. They urge a State in the Farm Bureau sales tax suit. Write for Leaflet X-307, "Fertilizing Fruit with 'Aero' Cyanamid" Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Fred Kerr tax on oleo, similar to the state of The Farm Bureau is doing things in poke on the "Farm Woman and the Mason county. AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY '"Jew Deal." Washington tax, which is designed to Officers elected by the Mason Bureau Manufacturers of 'Aero' Cyanamid and 'Ammo-Phos' Directors elected were: Gerald make oleo carry a share of the state are: President, Sam Hjortholm, of 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 779 VIRGINIA AVE., N.E. louse of Shelby; Jake Heer, George tax burden proportional to that car- Ludington; vice president, Dallas Foster, and Max May, all of Hart. ried by butter and milk. Lehman, Scottville. Directors: Elon NEW YORK N. Y. ATLANTA GA. Other directors now serving are: Jesse The Michigan and Indiana Farm Colburn and Louis Hansen of Scott- Davis of Mears; Simon Rager of Bureaus'and the State Colleges were ville; William Sommerfeldt of Cus- 'Aero' Cyanamid M HiViomn p&u. Xiwu Montague; Fred Bunnell of Hesperia; complimented for their work in behalf ter. Other directors now serving are: Henry Henrickson, Mrs. Will Wenk of co-operative creamery interests. John Houk of Ludington, William f Shelby. O. R. Gale of Shelby, State The creameries resolved to increase Thurow and Albert Langfeldt of Scott- 'arm Bureaii director, is an ex-officio ville. Revival of Railroad nember of the board. their efforts for a program of paying for cream on a grade and quality bas- The 1929-34 Frost Purchases is Necessary is. "No manufacturer can produce a The depression reduced the number Fun with the AAA finished product that will rise above of millionaires in this country from to National Recovery the standard of the raw material over 60,000 in 1928 to less than 5,000 Recently, says Time, Senator Arthur used," the resolution said. I like about tapper complained that one of his C. A. Brody, manager of the Cbn- at the present time. The railroads are not only sellers of lonstituents in Kansas went to a stantine Co-operative Creamery Co., ocal AAA office, asked for shorts for and G. S. Coffman, manager of the transportation; they are billion-dollar BUREAU his hogs. Instead of giving help and Coldwater Dairy Co., were members ympathy, the young woman whom of the resolutions committee. Mich- Poultrymen! buyers of equipment and supplies* Spray Materials AAA had put in charge replied to him: igan members of the organization are: In 1929, their purchases meant jobs is tLat it's / Oh yeah?* What about some step-ins Marcellus Co-operative Creamery. or your cows while you're at it?" Farmers Co-op Creamery Co., Marion. YOU'RE IN A for 2,000,000 workers. if Shultz Co-operative Creamery Ass'n. BEET P f i r AND HAY Dried beet pulp may be used to advantage in place of hay. Use it Lawrence Co-operative Creamery Co. Dairyland Co-op Creamery Co., Car- son City. GOOD BUSINESS Today the railroads are not buying. Coldwater Dairy Company. only if the price of dried beet pulp is not more than fifty per cent greater Constantine Co-op Creamery Co. The poultry industry is one Their revenues have been so cur-* Farmers Co-op Creamery, Nashville. of the most stable of our in- "p»ARM BUREAU BRAND Insecticides and Fungi- than the price of a good quality of dustries. It has but little tailed by unfair, unregulated compel Grant Creamery Company. *• cides are economy products for they bring you mixed hay or alfalfa. St. Louis Co-op Creamery Co. foreign trade to lose and little the highest quality and uniformity of materials Fremont Co-operative Creamery Co. foreign competition. tition that their buying power is Let the'Spoi* of Life" in ManAmar under your own cooperative purchase brand. Our Farm Home and World It produces a cheap and nec- sharply restricted. essary food, and every manufacturers, General Chemical Company, are Today Is 1935 Subject household in the country among the world's largest producers and have a consumes it. The railroads want to buy. They will Chicago—The 19:5.") national speak- countrywide reputation for the excellence of their fruit and produce crop sprays and dusts... .We bring you the five products in greatest demand a THE NEUI WAY ing contest for Farm Bureau women at the American Farm Bureau con- vention in November will be on the subject, "The Farm Home and the As adjustment is made, it offers real profit-taking op- portunity for those who will intelligently pursue profit- buy when and if their purchasing power is restored. under Farm Bureau Brand label (see list) and for \, 0 FEED MINERALS World Today." The contest in the talcing methods. To increase railway purchases railway other or exceptionally severe pest or disease con- States and at the national convention PILOT BRAND OYSTER ditions are prepared to supply General Chemical The right start is a big step towards success with your chicks. Livability— will be in charge of the Associated SHELL has for many years earnings must be increased. rapid, but sturdy, growth, health and vigor Women of the American Farm Bureau. been a profit-making product Company's Orchard Brand specialties noted. mean early production—big eggs, practically Previous winners in a national con- for the poultrymen of the no "pee-wees" and better profits. You can get that start with mashes containing . . . will not be eligible. Orations nation. It is essential to Legislative fair play for the railways Farm Bureau Brand materials plus the advice of shall range from 900 to 1.200 words. health of laying hens and Mrs. Edith Wagar of Carleton, Mich., guarantees maximum egg will mean railway recovery. your local Experiment Station will enable you to control pests and disease both safely and profitably. MANAMAR is in charge of the Michigan contest. production. Railway recovery will mean increased LOIRE'S FOOD MINERALS FROM THE SEA 2,000 Brave Blizzard It is free from magnesium Chicks from Mtamuh fe<1 hen* start life with au ample sup- and other poisonous matter, railway buying and jobs, again, for Farm Bureau ply of easily assimilate min- For Minnesota Annual has no waste, and is assimi- erals in their bodies. Mermash mixed starting and jcrowinir lated freely. millions. Services, Inc. mashes maintain that supply build red blood and vitfor St. Paul. Minn.—Despite a Minne- sota blizzard the annual State Farm It's safe and profitable to 221-227 North Cedar St., protect health — and assure proper development. Mermash Bureau meeting here recently at- insist upon having PILOT Our State Legislature and National cuts down losses- jrives you BRAND. LANSING, MICHIGAN tracted 2,000 farmers. Secretary better chicks and opens the way to beter profits. Jones reported a stirring increase in Congress, now convened, should Farm Bureau Mermashes keep hens in production—improve membership the past year. eliminate the unfairness in the com- ! ARSENATE OF LEAD egg shell quality and assure In Miiuicsota Farm Bureau mem- hiKh h a t c h a b i l i t y . " P e n - / y CALCIUM' BORDEAUX A R S E N ATE MIXTURE atfainst-Pen" tests on thou- sands of farms have definitely bers want a gTOBS income tax instead of property taxes; want the A. A. A., petition between the railways and vr< ved the superiority of Farm LIME DRY SULPHUR LIME S U L P H U R SOLUTION Hureau Mermashes. farm policies continued, but with more other agencies of transportation. See your Farm Bureau Dealer or write: emphasis on raising fafm prices; they FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INT. oppose direct buying of live stock, and Also ORCHARD BRAND Oil Emuhion "83"-"A«trin|:cni"Ar«fn»tc of U»d • Lansing:, Michigan »OR POULTRY Druomic Sulphur — Bordejux-Anenical — Rotenonr and other Dum — Nicotin are ready for a legal limit on prop- Sulphate — Paradichlorobenirne — X I } (IVcihrum Krtract) — V»tU Crec Assure .{fed Blood I Vigor erty taxes, similar to Michigan's 15 OY8TFR SHELL PRODCKTS CORPORATION NPW York .,uis London. Eug. Michigan Railroads' Association mill tax limit plan. i .ii i . . . — Font MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SATFRDAT, FT-BRFARY 2, 1935 CORN-HOG PLAN OF 1935 CALLS FOR LESS REDUCTION Payments Are to be Made on A Different Basis Farm Bureau Machinery for '35 This Year Extra Strong and Designed for Efficiency and Long Service • Lansing—Plans for handling MM 1936 Michigan corn-hog contracts Farm Bureau's complete line of tillage tools is manufactured Farm Bureau's Avery implements are designed for strength were announced by John R. Wilson, AAA, Washington, I). C, at meetings for county agents and local allotment by B. F. Avery & Sons Co. of Louisville, Kentucky, farm machin- without excessive weight and draft. Long, superior, dirt proof A committees held at Flint, Kalamazoo, ery manufacturers for 112 years.. Avery operates in its large, bearings reduce wear. Exclusive engineering features make for and East Lansing. modern factory, built within recent years. Our prices are com- easy handling. Avery plow shares are made so accurately that The major phases of the 1935 con- • < are similar to those of the 1934 petitive with other lines. We aim to give you greater value for extra shares fit as easily as the original. You have to see these contract which was approved by a majority vote of Michigan hog and your money in the best materials, extra features for strength and implements to appreciate them. See any Farm Bureau dealer. corn producers. The government agrees to make certain payments to long wear. Four tools described below prove that point. Complete display at Farm Bureau Supply Store at Lansing. corn and to hog producers who regu- late their production in accordance with the demand for these commodi- Torpedo Sulky Plow Volcano Disc Harrow ties. Horse drawn. Virtually sill-sled. With quick, detachable share. Front Contract signers are asked to re- Spool flange prevents gang bolt furrow axle hearing extra long to duce their corn acreage at least 10 working loose. Very important. and not more than 30 per cent of their stand strains of turning. Levers conveniently located and easily op. trim's easy to angle. Heavy angle base acreage for 1932 and 1933. This is the same base period as was usec erated. Long1 beam. Draft lighter steel frame is extra strong. Best for the 1934 contract. The reduction than walking plow of same size, 16 or 18 inch electrically heat asked for corn this year is less than (an tnrn short without taking plow- treated steel discs. Narrow stand- that required in 1934. out of ground at corners; will use ards prevent clogging. High hitch For the reduction in corn made JIIIV shape bottom. Wheels extra by Michigan contract signers, benefit point of rear tandem increases large with large tires; boiler rivet penetration of front gang where payments of 35 cents per bushel will be made upon the estimated yield ol type spokes, adjustable. Large, main work is done. Center lever the land retired from production. The true running coulter. Seat large keeps gangs down in center. Bear- growers pro-rata share of the admin- and comfortable. Strong square istrative expenses will be deducted cross axle. Made in right and left, ings lubricated from bottom, grease from the benefit payments. hand plows. cup or Zerk. Interchangeable oil Signers of hog contracts are asked maple bearings. to reduce hog numbers by not Jess than 10 per cent of their base pro- duction. Benefit payments of 15 dol- Jack Rabbit Cultivator Sure Drop Planter lars per head on the 10 per cent re- Weight of operator balances frame Takes name from valves construct- duction will be made by the agricul- and weight of gangs when raising, ed to prevent clogging. Positive tural adjustment administration. The action always. Easy lever change an exclusive feature for easy op- base period for the 1935 contract is the same as for last year's contract. eration; axles always rerticle. Tri- from*check to drill. Six drilling Pro-rata shares of administrative ex- angular rigid frame very strong. distances. Heavy positive clutch penses are deducted from the benefit Witch longer gang bearings ma- operates planting mechanism, dis- payments. chined, eliminating side play of engages in transport position. Var- Signing contracts is entirely volun- gangs. They cut or plow up weeds, iable drop clutch permits 2-3-4 ker- tary; local meetings will be held in never push by. Shifts easy to op- nels to a hill. Openers runner or each producing section to discuss the erate. Draft arranged to pull contract requirements and each grow- single disc types. Four adjust- gangs into ground. Master lever er will determine for himself if he ments. Frame heavy steel, always wishes to co-operate with the con- raises and lowers gangs. Indi- in alignment. Fertilizer and other trolled production plan. Local con- vidual levers regulate depth. Gang attachments available. This plant- duct of the plan will be in the bands spacing by crank and worm gear. of local men known to the producers. Shovels the best with good pene- er is designed in every part for long Benefits on the corn contracts will trating angle. life and convenience. be made in two payments, the first 15 cents a bushel after signing the contract, and the second 20 cents per bushel on proof of compliance with the contract. The payments on hogs are made in two installments of $7.50 per USE FARM BUREAU WINTER OIL head on the 10 per cent reduction. Restrictions on planting crops on contract acreages will be somewhat less stringent than in 1934. Each contract signer should talk with his local committee or with the county agricultural agent about the planting restrictions. The restrictions are subject to change by the secretary of agriculture in case of any necessity such as last year's drought. Any bona fide producer is eligible to sign a contract. Owners of farm land who have ceased the production of hogs or corn can not sign con- tracts nor obtain benefit payments. Producers who did not sign contracts last year can do so this year if they wi.sh. Coopersville Farmers EARLY SPRING SEED NEWS Farm Bureau oils cost you less than their high priced brothers the great oil firms take from the same fields, because the Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Farm Bureaus Own a Good Business RED CLOVER UNDOUBTEDLY IS CHEAPER NOW than it will be. Alfalfa is scarce. own a co-operative blending plant and distributing system. See your local co-op, ass'n. Coopersville—Ten or 12 years ago We expect an unusual demand for red clover. Those who lost clover seedings in the farmer directors of the Coopersville spring of 1934 and didn't make a fall seeding, had better do it this spring or face a Farm Bureau Zero Grade Oils start easy and lubricate perfectly Ckxroperative Elevator Co. found their plant some $20,000 in the hole and second shortage of forage. Farm Bureau Brand Red Clover is Michigan grown, selected, in the coldest weather the Old Man from the North brings to us themselves holding a bear by the tail high germinating and cleaned to A-l quality and purity. The best to be had. as signers of sundry notes. They called in William Riemersma, THE ALFALFA SITUATION. Supplies of certified Hardigan and Grimm are rather farmer, father of a large family, in- small. Many were disappointed last summer. Michigan Variegated is in great demand dustrious and frugal citizen, and put him in charge. Had he known how by local dealers. For the best common alfalfa buy on the market, we recommend our Kansas Common. Limited supply, well adapted to Michigan, according to State College MERMASH FOR BABY CHICKS bad it was, he probably wouldn't have taken the job. But in a couple of test plots. Good yielder. years he had them out of the hole. Since then Coopersville has paid good SWEET CLOVER. At today's price for Farm Bureau sweet clover seed, you can buy annual dividends and has built up a lime, have good pasture, build up your soil and save money on the deal as against some s large membership and patrons list. other forage crops. 8 lbs. of timothy and 15 lbs. of orchard grass with 15 of sweet Recently they amended their by-laws clover makes fine pasture. and admitted 185 more stockholders. At the annual meeting Jan. 23 some ALSIKE. Scarce and very high. Rape cheap for sheep and hog pasture. Buy Farm 500 stockholders heard Mr. Riemersma Bureau seeds for adapted, selected, high yielding, strains. report these items for the year ending Dec. 31, 1934: Ifuuvm Sale* $153,704.88 Profit 12,387.54 MERMASH RAISES BETTER CHICKS Surplus „ 33,859.54 Mermash Assets, inc. $17,715.23 inv •II 81,068.01 These Things Make Our YOU WILL RAISE BETTER CHICKS at lower cost with GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Protein (min.) 16% CREDITS ON PURCHASES Help Pay Farm Bureau Dues! Fertilizer Good Mennash 16% protein ration. It is a lifetime ration,—fed to baby chicks, pullets and laying hens. Fat Fiber OPEN FORMULA (min.) 3J/2% (max.) 5% 1. Nitrogen carriers which are quickly soluble in water, Nitro- MERMASH CONTAINS THE BEST home grown feedstuffs, NOTICE TO MEMBERS: Purcfca«e» 1000 lbs. Ground Yellow Corn of Farm Bureau Brand dairy a n d gen is thus quickly available to the tiny plant when needed and also Manamar, a combination of Pacific Ocean kelp and 300 lbs. Pure Wheat Bran poultry feeds, seeds, fertilizers an<* fish meal as a source for mineral foods poultry need. Chicks 300 lbs. Flour Middlings fence from your local dealer; also, most. Nitrogen in Farm Bureau fertilizer is 95% water solu- 100 lbs. Meat Scraps purchases from our clothing a n d ble. 70% meets State law. A vigorous start for the plant raised on Mermash grow fast and feather soon. Pullets cost 100 lbs. Alfalfa Leaf Meal blankets dep't at Lansing, are is the purpose of nitrogen in fertilizer. low and make good laying hens. 200 lbs. Manamar (Fish Meal, to membership credits when Kelp, Calcium Carbon- MAIL YOUR DEALER SALES FARM 2. Acid Phosphate made from Florida rock, and potash from AT THE CENTURY OF PROGRESS ate) The U. S. Bureau of Fisheries exhibit at the 1933 World's Fair SLIPS to th» Michigan State Farm Bureau, Membership Dep't, 221 North BUREAU the world famous German mines. None better than these. at Chicago said: "The ocean serves as a mixing bowl for the 2000 lbs. Cedar Street, Lansing, about every 3. Fertilizer that is extra dry, finely ground and easy to regu- mineral elements washed from the land. Marine plants and Mermash is made with or with- three months. BE SURE Farm Bureau brand goods TRTIUZEi | late in the drill. That saves time, prevents waste. animals face no deficiencies and in time take these mineral elements and assimilate them into organic compounds which are needed by the inhabitants of the land to prevent or cure out cod liver oil. 5 lbs, of our Nopco XX oil has the vitamin D value of 40 lbs. of ordinary are entered on slip aa "Farm Bureau cod liver oil. The gain is yours. Alfalfa," "MHkmaker," "Merma'V * « * } i | ( 141+ k Farm Bureau Fertilizers Are Good deficiency diseases." etc 110 annual dues mature life mem- berships; 96 annual dues do not, *>ut participate In Membership Credits, which reduce the amount of dues P a *- able. Life members receive their ilem- bershlp Credits In cash once a ?***• For Farm Bureau Supplies We furnish addressed, po«tag« S EE YOUR CO-O OR FARM BUREAU DEALER pre-paid envelopes for thi* MILKMAKER FORMULAS purpose on vour request. MILKMAKER FORMULAS W r i t e Us If You Have No Dealer 16, 24 and 32% Protein « ! ( HIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU 16, 24 and 32% Protein FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc., Lansing, Mich. Lansing, Michigan