MICHIGAN PUBLISHED NEWS KEEP UP On News Interesting to For 19.O0Q F i r m Farmers Through the 1,1 Ms Michigan Farm News Counties Vol. XIII, No. 7 SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1935 Published Monthly LAND BANK LOAN Farmer & Industry Exchange LIVE STOCK EXCH. EXEMPTION FROM INTEREST TO DROP Swats in Vaniman Talk ANNOUNCES DAILY SALES TAX RESTS FOR THREE YEARS American Farm Bureau Man Urges Organization For victims of an unjust, narrow and radical program. He pointed out that the Farm Bureau had always spon- ST. JOHNS MARKET ON YOUR INTENT 3%% for Next Year; 4% for Security sored a fair, intelligent program to Two Years Beginning aid the progress of agriculture anc Farmers' Co-op Now Operat- Goods for Consumption or July 1, 1936 Urging farmers to fight for agri- can display a record of accomplish- ing Terminal and Country Use in Agr'l Producing culture and emphasizing the fact that ment and a program for the future the most effective way to fight i.s that proves this statement. Market Services Are E Washington—The interest rate on through the American Farm Bureau, Mr. Vaniman said that 30 millions all Federal land bank loans through Vernon Vaniman of Urbana, 111., spoke of people are engaged in agriculture By PRE8. E. A. BEAMER Michigan Live Stock Exchange Six weeks have gone by since Ooy. national farm loan associations will before groups of Farm Bureau leaders 20 million others dependent directly Fitzgerald signed tht* Flynn Act which be reduced to 3% per cent for all in- in seven districts of Michigan last upon agriculture. If purchasing power St. Johns—The Michigan Live Stock exempts from the 3% sales tax pur- terest payable in the one-year period is taken from this great group, others Exchange is opening here abou chases of goods by farmers for '"use commencing July 1, 1935, and to 4 must necessarily and fianally be in July 15 a daily local live stock market or consumption tor agricultural pro- per cent for all interest payable in bad themselves. to buy, handle and ship all grades and kinds of live stock. A competent duction." Michigan farmers are no the two-year period commencing July Speaking of the AAA program, and and experienced force will handle the longer paying a l,>tal of $40,000 a 1, 1936. On loans made directly by plowing under "innocent little pigs", work. month or more in Itfoh taxes, accord- the land banks, interest rates will be etc. Mr. Vaniman called attention The Live Stock Exchange market at ing to the MiclMpan State Farm reduced to 4 and 4V£ per cent, re- to the fact that industry had plowed St. Johns, Clinton county, is a new Bureau. spectively, for these periods. under thousands of American em- corporation known as the St. Johns The words "use or consumption for This statement was made here ployes to save their own hides, but in Stock Yards Company, and is located agricultural production" decide wheth- June 3 by Governor W. I. Myers of the same breath objected to slaughter- at the east end of the present St. Johns er or not a purchase made 0 .72 land bank rate. voted upon continuance of the four own office, scales, weighmaster, yard- July 1, John F. Yaeger came from Cottonseed, % V .-. 20.00 .60 Probably the next big Farm Bu- AAA crop adjustment programs dur- men, buyers, etc., as well as direct-to- Strickland Gilliland, Humor- the associate editorship of the Lapeer Milkmaker, 34% j 4 5.00 1.35 Half Million Farmers Interested? Fertilizer, 2-12-2, •]* SJi.UO .80 Since May, 1933, when the Farm reau program in Michigan may being the last eight months are as fol-packer orders. ist, Shares Program With County Press at Lapeer to become di- rector of the membership organization Fertilizer, 0-20-0, q' JJ4 40 Fertilizer, 4-16-4, T $7.J0 1.12 .73 Credit Administration was establish- the hastening of rural electrification lows: Two Marketing Systems Binder Twine, 1<)Q . TgO .23 ed, the Federal land banks have made under existing facilities and possibly ROGRAM E. A. Beamer activities of the Michigan State Farm Ars. Lead, 200 ll>. , 2200 .66 FOR A G A I N S T There are two systems of live stock Bureau. He heads a staff of Farm Copper Sulph. bl'l... ai.ou .63 over 250,000 first farm mortgage loans, under opportunities suggested by theWheat 404,270 62,291 Disc Harrow, 8 ft..., y5.80 3.00 federal Rural Electrification Adminis- Corn-Hog 374,585 161,115 marketing in operation in the country Lansing—Fifteenth annual meeting Bureau membership workers, six of Grain Drill •..., 121.50 3.64 aggregating approximately one billion Cotton 1,361,347 160,540 today, namely, .the so-called terminal Cultipacker •„. 65.50 ].85 dollars. This is almost as large as tration. Tobacco 370,907 23,683 markets located in the big cities, of the Michigan Elevator Exchange will whom are in charge of such work in Hay rake, S. D....... 8S0O 2.55 the amount of business carried on the Recently President W. E. Phillips, be at the Union Memorial building, districts of half a dozen or more Hay loader , 9126 2.73 2,511,109 407,983 such as Detroit, Buffalo and Chicago, Grain binder 23500 7.05 books of the banks on May 1, 1933,Secretary C. L. Brody and R. Wayne The total number of farmers voting, and the direct-to-packer, or local Michigan State College, Thursday, counties; other full time membership Corn binder 210.00 6.30 after 17 years of operations, Governor Newton of Michigan State Farm Bu- as compared to the number eligible to ountry-shipping to packer method. July 11. workers are engaged in their home Tractor , 85O.0O 25.60 iMyers said. reau conferred with the Michigan vote on these questions, was consid- Each system has its advantages, The morning business session starts counties in one of these districts. The The interest rate reduction provided Public Utilities Commission and found erably higher than the usual percent- both to the.producer and to the pack- at 10 a. m. and is for the 80 oddFarm Bureau membership roll has Dealers are requifeU by the State by the Act will affect only Federal the Commission active on the subject. age of voters voting in civil elections. r buyer. The packer likes to pur-stockholding farmers elevators only. Board of Tax Adminiutration to justify land bank loans, all of which are first Notice has nowIn the wheat referendum 86% of the hase in the bigger markets because At 12:30 p. m. the annual luncheon been given by thevotes cast favored continuance of the of more uniform sorts and grades, of the Exchange will be served. Prof- the sales on which t'lt-y do not collect mortgage loans. The interest rate on tax. Farmers are ©xPec-teui&l meeting of mal value. Formerly, Land Bank the price is somewhat lower, his the Memphis Co-opi-i-iti »> company Commissioner loans could be made The Utilities Commission states that Million Lady Bugs shrink, his transportation and selling Pre-Harvest Estimate was held June 29 at \\\* MIBOHIC Tem- only for the purpose of refinancing it wishes to "assist in the construction expenses are less, making his net ple, with a large aU«iii, William Hazel- through foreclosure and for working throughout the agricultural portion million California lady bugs late live sttock market near his home. Lansing—Generally favorable crop ton and Walter Valiia ^were elected capital. Under the amended law, of Michigan where they are not al- in June, and awaited an addi- Exchange to Operate Both prospects were reported by the Fed- directors. these loans can also be made to ready constructed by bringing about tional five million. They were The Michigan Live Stock Exchange, eral Crops Estimator's office here in The Board elected tl'e following of- finance the purchase of farms. some uniformity in cost to the farm- imported by the W. N. Clark organized in 1918, and having its June report, summarizing crop been on the upward trend since early ficers: President, Cb&st«r Shirkey; Commenting on this new provision, ers. In construction costs, etc." Canning company to wage war operated very successfully one of thecorrespondent reports throughout 1934. on the destructive pea aphis. Mr. Yaeger and his associates vice-president, Edward Htnz; secre- Governor Myers said: "The new Act Since 1920 the Michigan State Farm leading commission linns on the De-Michigan. The report, summarized: are planning to expand their member- tary, Omar C. Hend'r^on. should enable many tenants to pur-Bureau, said Sec'y Brody, has com- The pea canning industry in troit market since 1922, is well ex- Wheat—Largest harvest since 1931, ship solicitation force and hasten the Ralph Chapman tyrts re-hired »8 chase farms of their own. One rea-pleted several major public service Tuscola counity, long a fixture, perienced to handle live stock in a estimated at nearly 17 million bushels. manager of the cpa.ny for the son why farm tenancy has increased programs to Michigan farmers: (1) was on its way out until it was very satisfactory manner. It has been Rye—Largest harvest since 1927,growth of the organization during the tenth year. Mr. CHapmaa was also coming months. so steadily in the United States dur- relieving farmers of most if not all discovered that lady bugs turn- slow in launching out into this new estimaetd at 2,340,000 bushels. Mr. Yaeger has just completed six appointed as delegate to the annual ing the past twenty years is because their road tax by successfully pro- ed loose in numbers will destroy type or so-called direct-to-packer Oats and barley—Average crops. years as associate editor of the Lapeer meeting of the Michigan Elevator it has been so difficult for young moting the original gasoline tax law, the lice. marketing and is now doing it only Germination and growth hampered by County Press. During that period he Exchange at Lansing, July 11. farmers and tenants in many sections and later the township road financing The lady bugs were shipped on the demand of a majority' of the cold weather. developed one of the best farm news Mr. Yaeger of thft Michigan State to finance the purchase of farms on law, and finally the Horton Act. By from California to Chicago in members and many other live stock Hay and pasture—Very much bet- coverage* and editorial interests in Farm Bureau gave H talk on the reasonable terms. The new provision these Acts, the gasoline and weight January. They were kept in producers, who are insisting on sell- ter. Effects of 1934 drought still ap- farm affairs had by any paper in sales tax and the Ihrmei. Mr. Earl enabling the Land Bank Commission- tax revenues will pay for all roads. a dormant state in a cold stor- ing their live stock near home. parent. 1934 hay yield was lowest Michigan. Prior to his newspaper ex- McCarty, county agricultural agent, er to make loans for the purpose of (2) The Thatcher-Sias Act of the 1935 age plan. During the trip from The Michigan Live Stock Exchange since 1895. perience, Mr. Yaeger was instructor spoke. purchasing farms provides a new op- Legislature provides some $22,000,000 Chicago to Caro the lady bugs will continue the same selling service Apples—Prospects best since 1923. in agriculture at the Lapeer High Instrumental and v<»<"al duets were portunity for young farmers and ten-of State aid for schools that will bring came to life. on the Detroit and Buffalo markets Peaches—Largest yield in prospect school for four years. He is a gradu- iven by Miss Margai-et Bljtckmer and ants to become farm owners and home farmers' school taxes down and will as in the past, thus affording the live since 1915. equalize them. (3) The Flynn Act of ate of the Michigan State College Miss Lorna owners in their own right." stock producer his choice of the two Pears-^Slightly less than 1934 crop. school of agriculture. Mr. Yaeger's Important Aid for Co-ops 1935, will, save farmers $500,000 a SIX PER CENT OWE 40% Cherries—Spring frost damage may record in Lapeer county farm affairs The Act also provides important ad- year and upwards in sales taxes. It At Ann Arbor, six per cent of thesystems. result in 48% of full crop for West and his interest in community affairs Ingham Farm Bureau was supported by the Farm Bureau in delinquent taxpayers owe 35% of the Mr. Carl Smith, an experienced live Michigan fruit belt; 71% for south- ditional credit services for farmer co- its operatives. "Physical facility" loans supplies.2 year fight against taxing Barm total amount outstanding. They av- stock operator from Urbana, 111., and western counties and 82% for north- brought him to the attention of the Elects and Pluns Picnic The Farm Bureau is ready erage more than $500 each in delin- former manager of the Champaign western counties. Mulligan State Farm Bureau some from the banks for co-operatives, for another big job, Mr. Brody said. quent tax. Counity Co-operative Live Stock Ass'n, time ago. Officers of the r«t-ol«ration with with first having marketed farm com- progress was made with cultivation will be ready for harvest in about from St. Johns, eliminating excessive to 75% compared with other prices for operating loans to more than 2% the Eaton County Fa tti -Bureau. The modities co-operatively 58 years ago of crops. Good growing weather pre- two weeks in the Traverse City dis- billion dollars. Nearly 1,000,000 r trict. Strawberries are plentiful feed bills and handling charges. The Hfcrse-raising for a year or two now fanners had these loans as of F«-b. ptenfc committee c o a s t s of Mr. and will celebrate the anniversary July 20 vailed during the week, resulting in Grand Trunk railway offers the best may pay better than at any time 28, 1935, as reported to the U. S.Mrs. Bert Green an) (7-6-2t-p) tions for many years at the Detroit and Buffalo terminal markets. Dry Skimtnilk Sor Poultry Would you spend your time playing golf? In every part of Michigan there is a course that awaits GREEN VALLEY BRAND your coming. Want 3c Cherries SATURDAY, JULY 27 Traverse City—The Farmers Pro- gressive League cherry growers of this region have demanded 3 cents a Do you like canoeing, sailing, boating? Then you can make your choice among Michigan's five pound for their crop. The league Final Date for Delivery of Wool adopted a resolution to reject 2%c thousand lakes—whether you prefer one like a For 1935 Wool Pool! offered by truckers. mill-pond in which you may paddle along a pine- Saturday, July 27, has been set by the Board of Directors of fringed bank, or one in which your sail or motor Nearly $2,000,000 has been loaned the Michigan Co-operative Wool Marketing Ass'n as the final date Eaton county farmers through 527 will give you the freedom of a sparkling island sea. for the delivery of "wool for the 1935 Pool. Federal farm loans and 177 Land Delivery by July 27 is essential in order that the wool be graded Bank commissioner's loans. Spend your own vacation in Michigan. Call its in the regular way by E. L. Upham of Boston, the Association's A partial view of Smiley Farms at Jackson, Michigan, one of the largest unsurpassed facilities to the attention of your out- licensed wool grader. Until 1934, wool arriving after the grader's poultry farms in the State., raising 100% pure Tancred top lines. Smiley Farms had the Grand Champion pen at the ninth Michigan International of-state friends. By doing so, you will assist them return to Boston was sold on an ungraded basis, which is not satis- factory, or in accordance with the principles of the Association. KILL WEEDS Egg Laying Contest, scoring a double win in both numbers and size of eggs over 100 of the country's best breeders. toward a happier holiday. In addition, you will help promote the popularity and prosperity of your While co-operative wool marketing through the Pool is un- by complete penetration Mr. H. .F. Smiley, proprietor of native State. questionably sound as a regular policy, there is every indication With Smiley Farms says: **I use that this will be an exceptionally advantageous season to consign. DRY SKIMMILK starters and mashes containing The burdensome wool stocks of Jan. 1, 1935, have gone into consump- ATLACIDE Use at Least a f?o«d grftde of Dry Skim Milk It is for the purpose of doing our share in this pro- tion and" the light 1935 wool clip and scant inventories are advant- ageous to the growers. Prospects are indeed bright for higher wool 10% in cnick starter in the proportions reeoiiunemled motion that this series of advertisements is being the chlorate weed killer, usedi as a by the American Dry Milk In- prices as the season advances. The grower who pools will profit by spray. Kills leaves, stems, complete 7i/ 2 % in growing mash stitute and attribute much to published by the Michigan Bell Telephone Com- root systems of weeds. ' Used by U. S. 5% in egg mash any strengthening of the market up until the time of final sale of the Gov't and Agr'l Exp. Stations. Mil- 10% mash for high quality eggs the us<> of this product. Dry pany, a Michigan organization, that prospers only consignments. lions of pounds sold to kill: Skim Milk in poultry feeds has as the citizens of Michigan prosper. 10% mash for hatching ego* Liberal cash advance is made upon delivery of wool by rail or Canada Thistle Quack Grass been a contributing factor in Bind Weed Poison Ivy 10% poultry fattening mash truck to our Warehouse at 728 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. The Willows my success as a poultry breeder Brush 40% for coccidiosis control present rate is 14 He on all wool except Fed Lamb, on which the White Top Sow Thistle for many years." Smiley Farms Wild Oat Grass *As recommended by the Amer- Other Weeds use a choice grade dry skim rate is lie. ican Dry Milk Institute. Atlaouie is safe to use when applied milk. For further information regarding shipment or delivery of wool in weed -killing solutions as recom- mended. Non-poisonous to live stock. to the Pool, write the Michigan Co-op Wool Marketing Ass'n at Treat weeds this summer. They won't Lansing, or see your nearest local wool assembler. come back next spring. Our circular Our Green Valley Brand MICHIGAN CO-OPERATIVE WOOL MARKETING ASS'N contains full directions and weed spray chart. Cost per weed patch is low. Atlacide is packed in 50, 100 and 200 lb. drums. See your Farm Bureau LANSING MICHIGAN M I C H I G A N BELL 221 N. Cedar St., Lansing, Mich. dealer. FARM B U R E A U 221 No. Cedar S E R V I C E S , Inc. Lansing, Mich. Dry Milk Division TELEPHONE C O . SATURDAY, JULY 6, IMS MICHIGAN PARX NEWS in city limit Farmers Within Cities Farm Women Have Answers MILLION FARMERS Poison Ivy Rule About forty leaves are required to mature a good-sized apple. "Leaflets three! let it be" always Should Check Taxes holds good for recognizing poison Uncle Ah says the only way to ivy. It has alternate leaves, each keep mentally active is to keep men- For Boycotts by Consumers EXPECTED TO TAKE Agricultural property within the corporation limits of Charlotte, Mich., land is "not subject to city tax for fire, ed by the with three leaflets. Poison ivy may tally active. Learn something nev/ Associated be found as a vine or a bush. everyday. Farm Women Can • State Farmers* Side lu.sively for farm women. Many other ountries of the world have formed arm women's institutes and councils CORN-HOG PROGRAM lighting, sewer and sink ins funds pur- poses, said City Attorney Bangs, upon v injurn study of the city charter. It n than In any othei Of Case ml they in turn have created the If They Do, 1935 Acreage that $25,000 of the total tax roll may tho National ..if, nternational Council of Country Wo- Will Be One-fifth of That be assessed against city property hathing and horseback riding follow We Will Guarantee By MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR nen of the World. The new American There are millions of farm women rganization applied early for mem- in our country. They could make a ership in this world council and has In 1932-33 only. Those owning farm lands with- in the order namtnl. Your Family great impression on the conduct of een accepted and this country ex- ous thought on what is best for the 193G. Washington — One million a n d affairs if they could apply their seri- ects to be the hostess for this group thirty-two thousand corn and hog pro- duct ion adjustment program contracts FRANCE AGR'L PRODUCTS $i,ooo $295OO $3,5OO nation as a whole and then set about to assist in getting it. Farm women need to study their were in some stage of preparation wn affairs in group sessions; they for final signature about the first of in event of your death, if each six months you will pay us They could squelch this rapidly eed to think in farm terms; they can July. $5 or $12.50 or $17.50 in premiums for our PAYMASTER growing dissatisfaction with the cost ever realize their hope for comforts This is about 10% less than the AGSTONE MEAL HI-CALCIUM HYDRATED LIME Life Insurance policies in the above amounts. of liviag if they but kept uppermost nd opportunities by allowing them- number of contracts signed in 1934. This sound, legal reserve insurance plan to meet the needs in their minds the memory of those elves to be entirely absorbed in The decrease in number of contracts PULVERIZED LIMESTONE SPRAYING LIME of small or moderate incomes will fit any insurance pro- years when they were compelled to mixed groups. Their past experience iot materially affected the total gram. It is not available elsewhere. These small premiums accept an unfair low price for their rill prove to them that in the mixed corn acreage covered by the contracts. products, regardless of the ability to roup the farm situation will be push- Some operators have dropped out, See your Dealer, Co-op, or Farm Bureau assure considerable sums to pay off a mortgage, to educate pay on the part of the consumer. d in the background if not actually and in many instances land covered children, or to care for the family for a long time. When Public Cared Little Iscarded and preference will be given by two contracts is covered by one Dealer for FRANCE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS After age 45 these fixed premiums will Immediately aftev the war farm o others. There are world's of mutual this year. If all farmers who have buy lees Paymaster insurance each STATE F A R M LIFE INS. C O . , -. „•»• prices dropped below the level of nterests on which all women can applied for contracts sign them, year. Policy fee with application is Michigan State Farm Bureau, State As«nt, S81 No. Cedar St., Lansing, M i d i . other prices and as a consequence fedily concentrate on a common nearly 12 million acres will be with- THE FRANCE STONE CO. $5, $12.50 or $17.50. Premium guar- 'Without obligation to me, please send more farm income level sank deeper and round, but when it comes to strictly held from corn. This represents about anteed not to increase. Please use information about your Paymaster life i n * deeper. Not only did the farmer suf- arm problems they should be solved one-fifth of the signers' acreage for MONROE, MICHIGAN coupon for more information. suranoe policies. fer a comparatively low return for y farm people only. the base years of 1932-33. * STATE FARM LIFE INSURANCE CO. NAME. his production, but he was compelled While the new national organiza- According to preliminary estimates, or — T H E FRANCE STONE CO.. Toledo, Ohio Bloomington, Illinois ADDRESS. to pay the continued high price for on is yet in its infancy, yet it has benefit payments will be made under what he had to buy. een a most valuable factor in recent he 1935 program on about 4,800,000 During that entire ational legislation when its repre- hogs. Each contract signer is period we heard ntatives have appeared at hearings pledged to reduce his 1935 market High Sales—Good Weights—Proceeds Guaranteed nothing about con- nd conferences on matters regarding hog production 10% under his 1932- Farmers and Stockmen sumers strikes or tie farm home. 13 average. The reduction this year Farm Bureau's housewives boycotts. Every Farm Bureau woman in will be a 7% cut under 1932-33 are assured of these Important and essential Services when live stock Is Bold 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 stock is properly fed and watered and not sold empty; and where all Checks issued for payment of live stock sold are Guaranteed by a Bond meeting The buying public Michigan through the family member- .verages, whereas the 1934 reduction was disinterested so hip plan, now not only retains her on the base years was 25%. long as food was oint membership in the Farm Bu- Rental and benefit payments to co- cheap in terms of eau but also holds a membership in •perating farmers under the 1935 pro- Farm city income, even ,ie Associated Council. Through the ;ram are estimated to total $186,000,- Government requirements. Why take a chance on any other system? Secure all these services by Consigning your live stock to MICHIGAN LIVESTOCK EXCH. Stockyards, Detroit PRODUCERS CO-OP ASS'N East Buffalo, N. Y. if the farmer was ction of the Council she autoinaticaj- '00. The first I!)'1.") payment, a portion on the road to bank- r became a member of the Interna- of the $7.50 per head on the adjust- ruptcy. When factory wages onal Council of World Farm Women. ment of 10% in hog production, and There's no force that can be made 5c per bushel on the production Machinery Available for purchasing Feeder began to fall in lore useful for good than the great stimated for the acreage retired from Greater Values, Extra Strong 5% Money Cattle and Lambs, No so-called red-tape; No investment of five per cent of the amount of the loan 1930 and the great mass of consumers wealth of latent power in the ranks orn production will amount to $84,- found their buying power gradually f farm women if it is mobilized into 50,000." Disbursement is expected to Designed for Long In capital stock In a Production Credit Association; No guaranteeing the coming down to the same basis that ction by clear thinking leadership. begin the middle of July. payments of any other borrowers' loans. Five years of established and satisfactory feeder loan service. For complete Information write us. the farmer had enjoyed (?) for a There'll be many disagreements and The second and final payment, Service Market broadcast each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:15 decade or more, the country in gen- o doubt many petty annoyances, for otaling $101,133,000, will be sent out p. m. over Station WXYZ and the Michigan Radio Network eral became acquainted with the omen have not had the long experi- as soon after Jan. 1, 1936, as possible. word "depression". nce of men in group action, but we "t will be the balance due on $7.50 per Michigan Live Stock Exchange Hudson, Mich. Then all of a sudden the country redict there will be quicker results head in the hog adjustment, and 20c seemed to understand the farm orga- ecause women are more impatient per bushel on corn, less the prorated nizations' argument that farmers' buy- han men and are more emphatic in hare of the local administrative ex- ing power must be restored before heir demands, especially when home penses, according to the AAA. any appreciable betterment could nd family are concerned. come about. Congress set about to do just that thing. Ancient Mathematicians Farm prices began to rise under the !ounty Farm Bureaus new AAA plan and naturally food Hear State Leaders Ann Arbor—Fifteen centuries be- ore Euclid and Archimedes devised prices followed. Then the tune of the consumer changed. Far too many heir famous mathematical processes County Farm Bureau boards of di- farm folks have joined in the chorus. ectors are sponsoring a number of n ancient Greece, the Babylonians in Why should any one try to thwart meetings throughout the State. An Asia Minor were reguuarly using iden- a system that aims eventually to xample of these are meetings held ical methods in solving astronomical bring all out of the woods, and t McBain, Missaukee County, on nd other scientific problems. Proof that credit for many of the New Pull Cut Mower especially the farmer who is receiving une 11 and at Goodells, St. Clair Revolutionary Improvements Put This Mower Far Ahead first benefit? If there must be a fav- ;arly achievements in algebra i and bounty, on June 6. geometry must be passed back from ored class during the adjustment At Goodells Representative George Greece to the Babylon of Old Testa- period, why should it not be the farmer who suffered the longer period Watson spoke on accomplishments ment times, rests in the engraved sur- and who for years supplied food and f the State legislature and J. F. faces of a number of Babylonian and clothing to all classes at a figure that Yaeger, of the Michigan State Farm Egyptian clay tablets which have This harness also available in back pad style. was nothing more than welfare at Bureau spoke on organization work. ain for years in the Louvre, in Paris, his expense? At McBain, E. H. Gale, Mecosta Coun- and in a Moscow museum, their im- BEFORE BUYING HARNESS! Opposite Sides of Counter y, spoke on the work of the Farm portance overlooeked by research Bureau and Mr. Yaeger again dis- workers. Ask your Co-op Ass'n or write us for illustrated descrip- Our farm women should think on ussed organization. these things from the farm viewpoint, Not only did the Babylonians deal tion of Farm Bureau's Co-op Harnesses,—built to our The mettings in each case are the n plane and solid geometry, but they remembering at all times that in most specifications by one of the largest and best manufac- things the farmer and the consumer irst of a series to be held in these also solved complicated cubic and turers in the country. Get the prices on this harness! stand on opposite sides of the count- ounties for the purpose of informing quadratic equations by algebra, and in We use only No. 1 selected steerhide in all harness and er, one wanting a decent livable price ural residents as to the value of trigonometry had computed the chords Side Delivery Rake and Tedder strap work. Only the best hardware and other materials. for his produce and the other clam- >rganized action as shown by the ac- of a circle by the so-called "Pytha- Flexible, with Ample Strength for Heaviest Hay moring for cheap food. omplishments of the State Farm Bu- ;orean formula." Workmanship is guaranteed by a skilled, veteran force. reau in sponsoring and securing sales Not only does the farmer stand by Tugs, breechings, strapwork are extra strong and himself in production but he does in ax exemption for farmers on farm most of things. He must think on supplies and in securing sales tax long wearing. No splices in tugs. For complete descrip- any question in terms of what it may xemption for farmers on farm sup- tion of our three lines of harness in usual styles, ask your do to his business if his business is plies and in securing equitable school co-op, or write for our Harness Circular. to be kept on a favorable level with aid for rural districts. other business. No one else will C. J. Reid, president of the St. For CmiiS&ttt FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc., Lansing think these things out for his pro- lair County Farm Bureau, presided at tection and he has no right to expect ioodells while Fred Vander Meulen, it. president of the Missaukee County ...use Associated Farm Women Farm Bureau, presided at McBain. It is for that very reason that the Associated Women of the American Senate Has AAA Bill Farm Bureau Federation was created last fall. Never before was there an Washington — Amendments to Juries Are Generous organization in the United States ex- strengthen the Agr'l Adjustment Act and revised in accordance with the With Other People's Money supreme court decision on NRA, have passed the House and are now be- ore the Senate. By fall the Su- Cylinder Hay Loader Sentiment ajid sympathy are likely to influence a verdict in FLY preme Court is expected to receive a ase involving the validity of the Sturdy Steel Frame, Light Draft, Easy Running a damage suit arising out of an automobile accident. Con- sequently, juries are often very generous with other people's SPRAY processing taxes. money when damages are awarded, . . . in the opinion of the defendant. Guarantees FARM BUREAU and The most careful driver may find himself involved in an Live Stock Comfort accident and may have to prove in court that he was not to 3i^ ' GREATEST Spray and Dust Materials blame. He may fail to make his word stand in court against the testimony of persons in the other car. An unfavorable HOTEL verdict may ruin him . . . unless he carries good insurance. Why not let the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance VALUE Y OUR profit depends on the SIZE, COLOR and PERFECTION of your pack. Company, a strong, legal reserve company, assume your driv- In the heart of Chicago's Riafto - close to storey A soundly conceived and ing risk? Let us show you how effectively our policy will offices and R.R. Stations, thoroughly-carried-out spray protect you against loss from program will show a profit automobile public liability or Packed in 1 & 5 gal. Cana HOTEL in the return from your property damage claims, or loss from collision, fire or theft. We are glad to describe our service, 15, 30, 55 gal. Drums For Cattle, Other Live Stock, SHERMAN I7OO ROOMS fruit—if your spray ma- terials are thoroughly de- Co-op Manure Spreader Barns, Etc. I7OO BATHS pendable . . . . . You can and without obligation upon Large Capacity, Easy Loading, Top of Box 3 ft. pin your faith to the uniform you. From Ground, Convenient, Strong, Durable, Light in Draft Farm Bureau Fly Sprays are made high quality of materials The semi-annual expense of protection in the State Farm from petroleum products with 1 Ib. of pyrethrum per gallon of spray, under the brands shown above. Their reputation is Ask your co-op ass'n qov't formula. Quick, stainless, Favorite Chicago Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is very reasonable. taintless, harmless to man or ani- mals. Sprays of similar effective- Home of American Business Men based on the known reliabil- about our machinery ness usually sell for at least 15% ity of General Chemical We have more than 500,000 policy- PARTS SERVICE more. Company, and of the insecti- holders and 7,000 agents in 35 States B. F. Avery & Sons Co., of Louisville, Ky., manufactur- in this strong, legal reserve company. FARM BUREAU KILL-FLY for Your Car cides and fungicides of its household use. In pints, quarts, ers of Farm Bureau's Co-op Machinery, can supply parts ' Right into manufacture. gallon containers. tha HotaJ for machines Avery made 30 and 50 years ago. In fact, STATE FARM MUTUAL FARM BUREAU they have patterns for the first Avery machines built 106 AUTO INSURANCE CO. Bloomington, 111. Buy at Your SERVICES, INC. years ago. We can supply repair parts for most farm HOME OF THE machinery. Co-op Ass'n Home Office of State Farm Mutual Auto Co., Bloomington Michigan State Farm Bureau State Agent Manufactured for FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc. COLLEGE Lansing, Mich. FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc. 221 No. Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan HJMVJl 1LUULL VJMJML 'Jtt. INN See your Local Distributor SATURDAY, JULY fi, 1985 torn 5 I I C H I G AH F A R M HEWS TEST FOR ALFALFA SEED CROP IS THE NUMBER OF PODS Check Before Full Bloom Tells JUST RIGHT TO SOW ALFALFA! Whether Hay or Seed Is Best Value East Lansing—The correct test to We've Got the Moisture That's Needed determine whether alfalfa should be cut for hay or left for seed is the number of seed pods formed before the plants reach the full bloom stage, Conditions Ideal for Success with July or August Seedings according to the farm crops depart- ment, at Michigan State college. The department receives hundreds of inquiries each year asking for some MICHIGAN VARIEGATED method to tell whether the alfalfa A Great, Low Cost, Long Lived Hay Producer ' will yield a profitable seed crop. The formation of seed pods is the only Michigan Variegated Alfalfa seed comes from fields sown to genuine Hardigan, Grimm, reliable indicator, and leaving the Ontario Variegated, Lebeau, or Cossack varieties, which are our hardiest, longest lived plants until the pods form detracts and, heaviest yielding varieties. These fields were not registered for certified seed pro- from the value of the crop for hay. However, it is more valuable for hay duction, but they have produced seed, which is known as Michigan Variegated. even at that stage than for seed un- Variegated is an excellent hay yielder. The seed is selected, high test and thoroughly less pods are numerous. Ftrst cuttings held for seed are not cleaned. The price is a money saver. Why pay fancy prices for " affidavit" Grimm or harvested until August so there is Hardigan when you can get them in Michigan Variegated at lower prices? Sow 8-9 lb*. litt.le chance of securing a second cutting for hay. If the first growth is cut for hay, there is still time for the growth of a seed crop in favor- Hardigan and Grimm able seasons. Growers in the north- Certified, None Better for Quality and Yield ern parts of the State have not been very successful in securing seed crops Certified Hardigan or Grimm, Blue Tag, have no superior for yield or quality of hay. from the second cutting but the plan FARM BUREAU ALFALFA MAKES YIELDS LIKE THIS succeeds in lower Michigan. Eligible for production of certified seed. Sow this superior seed at the rate of 7 to 8 lbs. Profitable crops of seed apparently per acre. If you plan to sow some this summer, see your Farm Bureau dealer now. are greatly influenced by weather con- THE TIME TO CONSIDER emergency hay crops seems ditions, and unless a farmer has plen- well behind us. Not in years have we had more favorable ALFALFA SPECIAL OTHER VARIETIES % ty of hay, it usually is not good busi- ness to sacrifice a sure supply of for- We have some Michigan Variegated We offer these old, reliable, winter- conditions for success with summer seedings of alfalfa. age for the chance of securing a containing a little sweet clover and hardy, high producing western al- We've got the moisture waiting for the seeding. greater profit from a seed crop. June. First cutting will eliminate falfas: Some Michigan farmers have been the sweet clover and leave a bargain. Utah-Idaho Grimm uniformly successful in securing seed SOW A FEW ACRES to Farm Bureau's good alfalfa crops year after year. One of the this summer and anchor yourself to the best and most Montana Grimm best records of continuous high seed productive pasture and hay crop. You'll remember that SWEET CLOVER Kansas Common Utah Common yields has been made by an Upper Peninsula grower. Other successful alfalfa was a life saver in the 1933 and 1934 droughts. Much Farm Bureau sweet clover EMERGENCY PASTURE seed crops have been harvested in In good years and tough years you can depend on alfalfa. will be sown from now on. For Farm Bureau rye sown in August all sections of the Lower Peninsula. green manure, or low cost pasture, makes good fall pasture by October SEED MAY BE CHEAPER NOW than it will be later. for roughage, hay, or cash crop for and again next spring. Sow bushel CORN FROM SILO Remember, wet seasons make good seedings and forage, but they're not the best for setting alfalfa seed. seed, it has'many friends. We have yellow blossom sweet, too. to bushel and peck per acre. Rape, broadcast after last corn cultivation, MAKES BEST GAINS WHEN YOU HAVE FITTED THE LAND why take a chance on anything but Farm Bureau seed that is guaran- VETCH makes fine hog and sheep pasture. SEED CLEANING Steers Produce More Meat at teed to the full purchase price as to its origin, vitality, Southern States like Michigan grown We clean seeds with modern equip- Less Cost Than on germination, purity and description as stated on the vetch. There's an opportunity in ment. Prices reasonable. Bring it Shocked Corn analysis tag. Ask your co-op ass 'n for Farm Bureau seed. producing more Michigan vetch. early and avoid the rush. We are We have it for you this* fall in the market for alfalfa and clover. Three years of trials comparing the I amount of beef that can be produced from an acre of corn placed in the silo and from an acre of corn in the shock proves that silage is the better and cheaper form to use in fattening steers, according to the animal hus- bandry department at Michigan State MONEY Proof of Mermash Pudding College. Thirty steers were fed in the 1934 trials. Ten were fed silage, 10 shock corn, and 10 shock corn which had SAVING MR. L. G. KOSERIS at Howell, R.-4;—"I have raised chicks on all kinds of rations, but this is the best lot. At 5 weeks I have been run through a cutter. The steers carried only a pound in average weight at the start of *h* feeding FACTS ABOUT all of 1,500 White Leghorns except 74, sev- eral of which were killed accidently. The period. The 10 animals receiving silage gained an average of 303.4 pounds in 165 days, the steers getting ground | FARM chicks are very even, completely feathered and look good. I can certainly recommend Farm Bureau Mermash feed." shock corn gained 278.4 pounds in the same period, and those which were fed shock corn gained an average of 258.4. The amount of cottonseed meal BUREAU MR. H. REDMAN at Gladwin raised 305 out of 312 White Leghorn chicks in 1934 on eaten by each lot of steers was almost identical, but more alfalfa hay was required by the cattle on the shock TWINE Mermash 16%. He put 150 good pullets in the laying house October 18 and has lost corn ration. The steers on ground THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRICE of poor but two. Their average egg production shock corn ate 114 pounds more »•* MERMASH CONTAINS THE BEST Nov. 1 to May 23, 1935, was 75%. alfalfa per animal than the steers on twine and good twine varies from 3 to 6 cents per acre. Ground yellow corn, pure wheat bran, flour silage, and the lot which was fed The difference between the cost of poor twine and good midds, meat and bone scraps, alfalfa leaf shock corn ate 141 pounds more of twine out in the harvest fields, where time is money, must meal, Mermaker, which is Pacific ocean MERMASH 16% PROTEIN DRY MASH alfalfa per head. kelp and fish meal (Manamar formula) to is a life time ration for chicks, pullets and The silage fed lot brought 20 cents be figured in dollars. You pay this difference if you use supply essential mineral elements in food more a hundredweight than the form. hens. You can start with it any time. poor twine. ground shock corn lot and 30 cents more than tha lot fed shock corn. SUPPOSE YOU ARE HARVESTING the crop on a 20 acre Returns on corn per acre marketed through the steers were $88.78 when field and you have a break of one bundle per acre. What fed as silage, $56.02 as ground shock is it worth to you to stop the binder 20 times to make 20 corn, and $51.IS as shock corn. The corn in the silo brought $2.91 per bushel, shock corn brought $1.68, and ground shock corn brought $1.63 8 LB. BALL adjustments? And will you get by with an average of but one broken bundle to the acre? Whenever your past ex- perience has included twine troubles, what did that twine A Considerable Savings for Us, when turned into beef. .. Labor costs in harvesting and pre- Criss-cross cover really cost you? 600 or 600 ft. per pound "WE HAVE USED FARM BUREAU paring the corn for feed was highest per acre for the ground shock corn, FARM BUREAU TWINE IS TROUBLE FREE. Uniform GASOLINE and oil for the first time this $10.28, silage came next at $7.29 per length of fibre means uniform thickness. There are no ex- year and find them very satisfactory. acre, and shock corn cost the least tremely light and heavy places to cause trouble in the knot- to harvest and haul, $4.15 per acre. ter. Farm Bureau Twine is correctly twisted so that it will 'OUR TWO FORDSON TRACTORS used Fewer hogs will be slaughtered not kink and snarl when running from the ball. this summer in the United States 240 gallons of gas and 7 gallons of Mioco oil, than for many years. FARM BUREAU TWINE IS MADE from the very best which we believe is very economical for the fibers for the purpose—sisal grown on great commercial work done, and considerably less than we plantations in Yucatan, and manila fibers produced in the have used formerly," Mr. Fred L. Marr of CREDITS ON PURCHASES Philippines. This fiber is thoroughly inspected when it Howell wrote us recently. Help Pay Farm Bureau Duet! reaches the mill, then blended with other fibers to give the NOTICE TO MEMBERS: Purchases greatest strength. The blend of sisal and manila fibers in WE BELIEVE A TRIAL of Farm Bureau of Farm Bureau Brand dairy and correct proportions produces a quality of twine that has poultry feeds, seeds, fertilizers and gasoline, oils and greases will convince you fence from your local dealer; also, never been equalled. purchases from our clothing and that Mr. Marr and 25,000 other fanners in blankets dep't at Lansing, are eligible Michigan, Indiana and Ohio have reason to to membership credits when declared. THE PATENTED CRISS-CROSS be well satisfied. Ask your co-op ass'n. MAIL YOUR DEALER 8ALE8 • LIPS to the Michigan State Farm Two 8 lb. balls of Farm cover of our 8 lb. ball protects the Bureau, Membership Dep't, 221 North Bureau twine in twine can inner core and guarantees free Cedar Street, Lansing, about every three months. (cut away) to show how patented criss-cross cover running twine to the last foot. Ask your co-op ass'n for these Farm insures all twine running out BE SURE Farm Bureau brand goods •re entered on slip as "Farm Bureau without snarling. Ask your Co-op Ass'n for Farm Bureau's good twine. 5 LB. BALL Bureau petroleum products Alfalfa," "MUkmaker," "Mermash," Standard Winding etc. 600 or 600 ft. per pound f 10 annual dues mature life mem- bershlps; | i annual dues do not, but participate In Membership Credits, which reduce the amount of dues pay- able. Life members receive their Mem- berehlp Credits In cash once a year. Mean* Moneymaker For Farm Bureau Supplies Means Moneymaker We furnish addressed, postage pre-pald envelopes for this SEE YOUR CO-OP OR FARM BUREAU DEALER purpose on your request. MILKMAKER FORMULAS Write Us If You Have No Dealer MILKMAKER FORMULAS MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU SERVICES, I n c . 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