KEEP UP MICHIGAN PUBLISHED On News Interesting to For 19,000 Farm Famlll** Farmers Through the in 55 Michigan Farm News Counties Vol. XIII, No. 8 SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1935 Published Monthly Behind Canadians Should Pay Maple Syrup Tariff LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE OPENS AT ST. JOHNS FARM BUREAU PRESENTS A PROGRAM the In behalf of Michigan producers of FOR BRINGING ELECTRIC POWER TO Wheel maple syrup and maple sugar, the Michigan State ,Farm Bureau has pined with the Vermont State Farm FARMS AND FOR INCREASING ITS USE with J. P. Yaeger, Bureau and others in protesting a pro- Organization Director posed reduction of duty on those Farm Groups, Power Companies Discuss Rural products when imported from Canada. The present duty on Canadian made Lines; Farmers Believe Utilities Should He Can't Afford Not To No farmer is so poor but what he syrup is 4c per lb. and 6c per lb. on Finance Lines; They Seem Agreeable heir maple sugar. 1935 was a year of ould have been poorer had there arge production in Vermont. The If Revenues Will Justify It en no such organization as the Vermont Maple Co-operative has a iMchigan State Farm Bureau. Can arge volume of syrup to market, and Rural electrification is the coming thing in Michigan, but a farmer afford to belong to the Farm wants no rush of Canadian stocks to feureau? He can't afford not to. The it's accomplishment is going to require the investment of a x»i nterfere. ichigan Farm Bureau in 1933-34-35 Vermont, .largest maple products great deal of somebody's money. Thirty million dollars onducted the fight that won exemp- producer, estimates that each 100 have been invested so far in bringing power to some 48,000 ion for farmers from the 3% sales lax on supplies for production maple trees in production on Vermont farms, according to Henry J. Gallagher of Michigan State arms are worth from $25 to $40 an- purposes. nual income. Maple syrup and sugar College. State Aid For Schools production in the United States has Farmers want power companies to finance I The Farm Bureau in 1935 helped declined from an estimated 52,000,000 Photo courtesy Clinton County Republican News rural power lines, rather than require that secure the Thatcher-Saur Act for bs. annual yield in the years 1859 to State aid to rural schools. It helped 1889 to nearly 19 million pounds in Among the cattle handled by the When purchased as feeders on Oct. chased and shipped to eastern mar- interested farmers join in raising up to $1,000 Michigan Livestock Exchange the, 18 last, they weighed 622 pounds kets. In addition, two cars (160 head) per mile for their line. The power companies, place upon the State the burden of 1933. Canadian production about apiece, but when herded on the scale of choice feeder calves were sold to aying high school tuition for 8th equals that in the States. opening day of its daily live stock Monday they tipped the beam for farmers in this community, and orders whether they finance the line or not, want rade graduates who wish to attend market at St. Johns, July V>, were the an average of 1,129, or a gain of ap- taken for many more. volume sales of electricity that will be profit- igh school. That is enough to justify 20 head of Hereford steers shown farmer support. The annual tuition pavings to heads of many rural fam- ilies and to taxpayers in the rural FARM BUREAU AT above. Marketed by State Farm Bureau proximately 2 pounds a day apiece for the 9-month period. "We are well satisfied with our opening," said Carl Smith, manager. The bulk of their rations consisted "We were busy the entire day, and able. These were facts and policies brought out July 16 at Lansing when 200 farmers and Bistricts would pay Farm Bureau jnembership dues for many years at HAMILTON MAKES Director C. S. Langdon of the Stone- house Farmstead in Lebanon town- of cooked culled beans, said Mr. Lang- not only enjoyed good patronage from don. The selling price per pound was farmers in Clinton and surrounding more than double the purchase price. counties, but from the northern part power company officials met with the Mich- igan Public Utilities Commission to deter- 5 per year. Spread $65 of annual tate aid per rural high school pupil jwnong 160,000 farm families and you A GREAT RECORD ship, the score of "white-faces" caught he eye of every farmer visiting the r Mr. Langdon, wearing a cap, is shown of the state as well. One truckload at extreme right. was brought here from as far north mine ways and means of bringing power to all interested farmers on a plan satisfactory to Biave the idea of the total local school ards that day, and well they might. Several cars of livestock were pur- as Alpena." |tax relief. Builds State's Best Market both farmer and power company. For Eggs; Has Several Farm Bureau Offers a Plan Membership in the Michigan State 'arm Bureau made it possible for the Enterprises Muskegon Co. Farm Bureau LIBERTY LEAGUE'S When the meeting adjourned after six hours of discus- rganization to help mightily with his program. ' Hamilton—Eggs are 28 cents a Runs Farmers' City Market ATTACK ON AAA sion, the Public Utilities Commission had received a care- fully considered plan from the Michigan State Farm Bureau. dozen to the farmer in this Dutch Counties Plan PicnlcR to be open every day this season The plan proposes to satisfy the desires of farmers and A number of County Farm Bureaus ire planning picnics. All farmers own, Michigan's No. 1 egg market. Well Patronized by Farmers The price to the producer is higher here than in Detroit, Grand Rapids, after June 15 as compared to three And Consumers; Now in days a week in 1934. The charge for ASSAILED BY DAVIS power companies, and to safeguard their interests. The Farm Bureau plan, presented by Mr. M. B. McPher- are invited. The time and places for Flint and the other large industrial 14th Year stands has been reduced in recent these already set are as follows: Au- lenters in the state writes D. L. Run- years and the demand for space has declares League Represents son, provides that power companies shall construct the lines ;ust 2, Branch County, Waterworks nells in the Grand Rapids Press. Muskegon—Sponsoring projects in increased. Attendance by city pa- Entrenched Interests without cost to the customers where the average is not less Park, Coldwater; August 6, Kalama- The Hamilton Farm Bureau has he interests of farmers is one of the trons had grown tremendously as the than 5 customers to the mile for the entire line. Farmers zoo and St. Joseph Counties, Jo-Lo made this thrifty ccitnmunity the many activities of County Farm Bu- popularity of the farmer-to consumer Of Privilege iBland Park off US-12 between Com- state's leading egg market. By co- reau organizations throughout Mich- plan increased. Morning hours are hall furnish the right of way. Btock and Galesburg; August 22, operative grading, candling, packing gan. One of the many such is the from 7 a. m. to 1 p. m.; evening hours Washington—Congress is a battle Power (H)inpunit's Want Consumption* wry County, Gull Lake; August 23, and shipping the Farm Bureau has 'armers' City Market in Muskegon, from 4 p. m. to 7 p. ,m. Farmer at- ground over the future of the Agr'l Power companies declared that they its way, and that electric lights alone |Mason County, Amber Grove near aken the eggs from the 202 Dutch sponsored by the Muskegon County tendance ranges from 40 to 50 per day djustment Administration. If the are taken care of if they can sell will not provide such revenue. It 1s Seottville; August 27, Hillsdale, Cal- farmers' hen coops in this section 'arm Bureau. during the height of the season with AAA and the farm organizations suc- ilectricity to farmers in volume that the first cost that prevents farmer* loun and Branch Counties, Marble and made them top the New York a peak of 180 having been reached eed in having their amendments will pay profits on their investment. from buying, Mr. Bramble said. near Quincy. Other picnics are The market in that city was taken one day last year. The market pays adopted, they are certain that farmers That means electric motors, ranges, market. EtEA Interests Union over by the Farm Bureau board 13 its way in spite of the very low rates an say more about what shall go on refrigerators, water heaters, coolers ''being planned for the Thumb of Mdch- Invariably the Producers' Pric.e- Mr. Graham of the Farmers Union years ago after the city of Muskegon to farmers. among the processors and have more and other equipment on the farm. The objected to both initial costs and . igan region and for Berrien, Cass and 'urren't, a daily produce market fan Buren Counties. Time and place lad sponsored the project for one The market committee of the Coun- o say about the price the tin m- Farm Bureau .iimit-mls that Imt made no suggestion as to eport, carr-ies a statexueaL like the year. The Farm Bureau took if over ty Farm Bureau Board consists of eives. The processors are fighting the electric companies make available the power companies should do. later. following in reference to car lot ej;g o prevent it going into private hands Charles Kunz, Warren Blank and vitli every weapon at their command such power consuming equipment at He asked for uniform rules on rural shipments from Hamilton. with resultant exploitation of both M. S. C. Whitbeck. This year an ad- o defeat any amendments, and if pos- reasonable prices and easy terms. electrification, and urged farmer built The Mid-West Conference "One extra fancy mark of Michigan The Michigan delegation at the Mid- storage packed candled whites of un- armer and consumer. visory committee has been named. It lible to cripple or destroy the Agr'l The power to tax may be the power lines to buy and distribute power, jWest Farm Bureau Conference at isual selection sold up to the top This year the market is to be used consists of three consumers, three Adjustment Act. to destroy, so the Farm Bureau sug- along the lines of government projects I Chicago, July 22, 23, 24, was the larg- quotations for Pacific coast whites. •very day. 'Morning and evening mar- producers, the secretary of the Coun- gests that assessing officers apply to in tlie South. He was much inter- e s t from any of the States. Twenty- These are packed according to the kets are permitted with a small ty Farm Bureau and one city com- rural electric lines a reasonable val- ested in the U. S. fund of $100,000,000 Jour were registered from this State. •acific coast specificati6ns." harge of 25 cents made for one stand missioner. The advisory committee uation, which should remain uniform for rural electrification, none of which, |A11 day and evening conferences kept Premium for Hennery Whites or 40 cents for an entire day. The assists in moulding the policies re- over a period of years. The text of he said, should be loaned to any ^everyone busy. There was no time Each egg entering the Hamilton market is leased by the Farm Bureau lated to the market, but the admini- the Farm Bureau proposal is given power company, and then charged [for "seeing the city". Many wondered Farm Bureau's warehouse is graded rom the city and maintained by them. stration of the market is still the full in this edition. against farmers. • why a farm conference was held in according to weight, color of yolk, They also regulate the market under responsibility of the Farm Bureau Appoint a Committee Chairman Smith of the Public Utili- [the center of the second largest city clearness of whites, shell texture and some city limitations. committee. Much help is given by To investigate possible aid for Mich- ties Commission said that the several in United States. To make the de- ;olor. Each producer's eggs are The progress of the project is County Agricultural Agent Carl igan rural electrification from the farm organizations would be consid- gree of wondering all the higher, the graded separately. A different price shown by the fact that the market is Knopf. federal $100,000,000 Rural Electrifica- ered as representing Michigan farm (heat in the big city was almost un- s paid for each grade. tion program, the meeting appointed interests. He reminded the meeting bearable. Even a continuous stream a committee consisting of one repre- that while rates were not under dis- Farmers are being paid 28 cents ' of water on the roof of the meeting a dozen for their "hennery white" Weather Report and room at the top of the Sherman Hotel grade. These eggs have light colored brought little relief. Meetings were yolks, clear whites, chalk-white shells, Sales Tax Savings Crop Summary July 30 finally held in some of the air-con- and weigh around two ounces each. | ditioned dance halls in the hotel. One They are the very best eggs produced. Under Flynn Act East Lansing—The United States FARM BUREAU PROPOSAL Average 3% Weather Bureau office here sum- To Promote Rural Electrification in Michigan night of rain brought no cooler wea- They are graded, candled and sorted Price to Sales marize Michigan weather and crop ther. Speakers perspired profusely,— by machinery. Farmer Tax Aug. 2 Saved onditions for the week ending July I just as though they had been working. 30: Extension of rural electric lines without cost to the customer, on Producers are paid 24 cents a dozen Com. Alfalfa, bu % 15.90 * .48 It was an inspiring affair. The Mich- or the second and third grades, known Clover, bu 18.00 .54 The weather was hot and sultry a basis of an average of not less than 5 to the mile for the entire igan group came home resolved to as "crystals" and "specials." Quota- Egg Mash, cwt 2.60 .08 line. Right of way to be furnished by the farmers. Bran, % ton 15.00 .45 most of the week with showers on work even harder in the interests of ions for other grades are: Standards, Midds, FT. V4 T 16.00 .48 several days. These were generally The electric companies should make available at reasonable prices organized agriculture. 22 cents; creams (tinted shells), 23 Oil Meal, yz T 19.00 .57 light, however, and some localities, and easy terms of payment refrigerators, ranges, motors, water Cottonseed, % T .... 18.00 .54 cents; pullets, 21 cents; trades and Milkmaker, 34% T 45.00 1.35 uainly in the northern counties, re- CHESTER DAVIS' heaters, coolers, etc., in order that the revenue from the consump- Women Show The Way hecks, 20 cents. Fertilizer, 2-12-2, T 26.60 .80 eived no rain during the week. It tion of electrical energy should be sufficient to defray the carrying Fertilizer, 0-20-0, T 24.40 .73 The American Liberty League, head- Two of the most active county Farm Michigan Eggs Place First Fertilizer. 4-16-4. T 37.30 1.12 was excellent growing weather for charges of the line, including taxes and some return on the Bureau organizations in Michigan are iln a midwinter quality survey! Binder Twine, 100.. 7.50 .23 corn, which is now tasseling and ed by nationally prominents, has been investment. Ars. Lead, 200 lb.... 22.00 .66 led by women. They are Mrs. Frank made in New York by Cornell uni- Copper Sulph. bbl... 21.00 .63 forming ears in southern Michigan. blasting away at the AAA. Recently The assessing officers should recognize the fact that the taxes would Myus of Lapeer County who is sec- versity H. E. Botsford, the investi- Disc Harrow, 8 ft.... 95.60 2.85 Potatoes, beans and sugar beets made Chester C Davis, Administrator of the be one of the major items of expense, and fix a reasonable valua- Grain Drill 169.00 5.07 retary and organization worker there, gator, placed Michigan eggs from Pulverizer 88.00 2.64 good progress and are now generally Agricultural Adjustment Act, said in tion which should remain uniform over a period of years. Hay rake, S. D 130.20 3.91 in fair to good condition. Wheat and aeply: and Mrs. Roy Brumm of Barry Coun- Hamilton in first position. Nearby Presented before Michigan Public Utilities Hearing, at Lansing, July 16. Hay loader 128.50 3.85 rye are now being threshed in south- "The attack by the American Lib- ty, president of that organization. shipments from Massachusetts, Con- Grain binder 235.00 7.05 Tractor 1,060.00 31.80 ern and central Michigan and some erty League on the pending amend- Mrs. Myus and a small group led a necticut and New Jersey followed in fight that secured for Lapeer County second, third and fourth places, re- good yields are reported. Some oats ments to the Agricultural Adjustment sentative each from the Farm Bureau, to raise or lower electric rates, de- an agricultural agent, a county Herd spectively. Pacific coast eggs were have been cut; the crop is heavy anc Act constitutes an attempt by a num- Grange, Farmers Union, Public Utili- pendent upon the facts involved. He improvement Association and two well down in the list. many fields are down from heavy erically small but financially powerful ties Commission, one from the pri- said that the Commission cannot Farm Bureau service stores. Mrs "What Hamilton has accomplished Av. Cost of Wheat Adj. rains and winds. Cherry harvest con- group of men and corporations to dic- tate governmental policies affecting vately owned and one from the mu- !orce a company to operate at a loss. tinues with yield fair to good. The Brumra's county has the second larg- in the egg business, other communities est membership in the State and can do also," said Andrew Lohman, To Farmers 1.42c Bu. raspberry crop is excellent. six and one-half million farmers and nicipally owned companies, one from The courts will upset any Buch rul- more than one hundred million con- the Michigan State College, and the ing. Mr. Smith added that popula- recently went "over the top" in secur- manager of the co-operative. "By Washington—The average cost to sumers. State Commissioner of Agriculture. tion, business and other conditions ing its 1935 membership quota. giving a little more attention to mar- co-operating farmers for the local Earl L. Martin, Co-operative This committee of eight shall also make rates higher in one section than "To my mind, nothing could demon- keting, egg and poultry production in administration of the wheat adjust- consider the Farm Bureau proposal, another, and that a rate should be the Embrace Youth Movement Michigan could be doubled and tripled ment program during the first year Creamery Leader, Passes strate so clearly as the League's at- and the Information given at the full determination of all the facts. Two counties that are enthuiastic with safety." tack the intensity and character of of its operation was 1.42 cents per Mr. Earl L. Martin, general man- the opposition to the amendments that July 16 hearing. The Commission welcomes inquiries about the newly organized Farm Bu- This community has not felt the bushel of the farmers' allotments. ager of the Mid-West Producers are being asked of Congress by the Farmers Object to Line Cost on rates which are in the public in* reau youth program are Eaton anc pinch of the depression quite as much Four-fifths of the farmers present terest. The average cost of 1.42 cents per Creameries, Inc., passed away sud farmers and their responsible leaders. Ingham. Eaton County, under the as most others, thanks to the chicken leadership of President Keith-King industry. Big flocks of White Leg- allotted bushel compares with adjust- denly early in July. In 1932, after "If a more powerful aggregation of were without electric power. They Mr. Bramble asked if under Mich- ment payments received by farmers long experience as manager of co special interests ever has been amass- were unanimous in saying that plac- igan law farmers may organize au and Secretary Geo. Mikesell, recently horn hens have literally scratched operative creameries and as the own ed against any legislation in the his- ing the cost of a power line upon electric district to build lines and buy amounting to 29 cents per bushel. increased its membership nearly 150 pecked and egged this community of The expenditures are those made by er of creameries in Indiana, Mr tory of this country; I never have farmers discourages them. It may current wholesale and retail it at a per cent with many of the new mem- Holland farmers into prosperity farmers during the fiscal year 1933-34 Martin founded the Mid-West, which mean $200 or more per family for the price to permit retirement of the heard of it. bers signing as Sons and Dads. The through five depression years. line. Under some power company bonds, etc. in administering the wheat program came to include 22 large co-operativ Any Farmers in League? boys have sponsored a winter discus- Sales Show Depression Battle plans farmers get their investment Chairman Smith replied that he through their local county wheat as- creameries in Indiana, Michigan, 111i "The American Liberty League's sion group and have a playground Sales records of the Hamilton Farm sociations. These payments have been nois and Tennessee. Eleven of th executive committee and advisory back in part, or all of it. didn't know but doubted It. He said movement under way this summer Bureau ' give an indication of the Under all plans, the farmer still that it has not been done In Michigan. made by the farmers through de- creameries are located in Michigan council includes executives or repre- Ingham County liked the idea enough effective battle biddy has put up ductions from their adjustment pay- Mr. Martin became well acquaintet sentatives of meat packers, power has his house and barn wiring to Company Built Lines Coming? to ask for a similar program. The against Old Man Depression. The co with farmer members of Michigan companies, textile mills, munitions finance, and likewise the purchase of ments. There are 44 electric power com- two counties are planning a picnic operative enjoyed a larger business creameries at meetings. He was ad makers, large bankers, public utili- electrical equipment. His closely panies in Michigan and 60 odd munici- together after the threshing season in three of the depression years than mired for his knowledge of the busi ties, corporation law firms, food pro- grouped city brethren make no extra pal power plants. A number of these H. F. Bullen is president of the Ing- in the boom year 1929. Sales by years poultry packing plant, cream buying ness and for his organization ability cessing and distributing corporations, outlay for a power line. It's included have built rural extensions, financed ham group and Walter Carven is sec- were as follows: station, feed and coal business, fertil He was born at Dayton, Berrien coun steel companies, railroads, and other in the charge for current consumed. by farmers for the most part. No retary. Fiscal Year Gross Amoun izer factory, garage and gasoline sta- ty, Michigan in 1877. His first experi large corporate enterprises. An arti- M. B. McPherson of the Farm Bu- two financing plans are exactly alike. 192G $312,000 tion. In 12 years operations the co- ence with a co-operative creamer cle in the Chicago Journal of Com- reau and C. H. Bramble, Master of the Statements made by utility represen- Timothy Yields 1929 414,000 operative has done a gross businesi was at Galien, in the same county merce on January 10 stated that the State Grange, both argued that it is tatives indicate that the trend is to- Fertilizing timothy meadows with 1930 516,000 in excess of $4,000,000, with an op He was highly regarded as a man an Liberty League is 'under control of to the interest of the power companies ward the power companies building a high-nitrogen fertilizer has shown 1931 417,000 erating cost of less than 3% per cent for the business standards he set. a group representing industrial and to absorb the cost of the power lines the lines where sufficient business Is that hay yields can be practically 1932 389,000 The farmers' capital investment in financial organizations possessing as- and permit farmers to meet them assured. doubled, according to tests at Purdue 1933 379,000 their business is only $10,320, ye CORRECT sets of more than 37 billion dollars.' upon a reasonable basis. Both agreed Detroit Edison Statement 1934 487,000 they have received more than $104,000 Salesman: "What do you think of that the power companies must have Agricultural experiment station. "The American Liberty League has The Detroit Edison Company, serv 1935 583,903 in cash and patronage dividends from man who will constantly deceive hi centered its attack upon three amend- a volume of business from a line that ing southeastern Michigan, and rep- Besides the egg business the Farm the company in the 12 years of the co- wife?" will enable the line to more than pay '«d by Mr. Snow, stated that Zebulon Pike discovered Pikes Peak ments which are offered to protect Bureau also operates a grain elevator operative's operations. Dealer: "I think he's a wonder." cussion, the Commission has the power (Continued on Page 2.) Colorado, in 1806. ^Continued on past S A T U R D A T , A I M S T S, 1MB TWO I f I C H I O A !f F A R M N1 W§ Don't ridicule the yearning for Liberty League Attack Illinois Leader States easy money. If old-timers hadn't felt The Camp-Meeting Ground Is Assailed by Davis Farm Bureau Purpose that way. America wouldn't be dis- covered yet. FARM By R. S. Clark Say, Marthy, (Oh, hello, Mis' Farmer. ! didn't see you sitting there. I've Just had a talk with our neighbor, and kind of had that on my mind. (Continued from )• To secure and maintain an equality the farmers, from whom the food pro- of opportunity for farm people is the cessors and distributors buy, and the purpose of the Farm Bureau, accord- consumers to whom they sell. Out of ing to Earl Smith, president of the CHIGAGOS Successor to the Michigan Farm ' It's something will interest you though, or I miss my guess, I declare) every three dollars spent by con- January 12, 1923. Why, Marthy, Clem Hicks was just over to ask if we might feel inclined To meet them at Camp-meeting Sunday and do some projectin' around sumers for food, more than two dol-do,DUD nois. Farm Bureau members in Illi- The greatest weakness of farm GREATEST" Entered as second class matter January 12, 1923, at the post- lars go to the processors and dis- tributors, and less than one dollar organizations in general has been And all havfl a picnic toqether, riqht there on the Camp-meeting Ground. office at Charlotte, Michigan, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Don't mind how he acts, Mrs. Farmer, my Hiram is never polite. reaches the farmer. The League's their inability to take advantage of HOTEL Published first Saturday of each month by the Michigan State Farm Bureau at its publication office at 114 Lovett St., Charlotte, Michigan. Just take what he says as he means it. I learned that a long spell ago. stand against the amendments is) opportunities because of lack of mem- Yes. Cinthy she phoned me about it. I told her I reckoned we might. identical with the stand taken by big bership and Inadequate finance, Mr. VALUE £ditorial and general offices, 221 North Cedar St., Lansing, Michigan. Have you ever been there, Mrs. Farmer? It's the loveliest spot that we know. processors and distributors of food Smith said. Postoffice Box 960. Telephone, L,anstng, 21-271. We wish all our neighbors would go there, and hear Dr. Bishop expound. There's a blessing for all who accept it, right there on the Camp-meeting Ground. which have opposed every important Four essentials for a successful In the heart of ChicaAos piece of farm legislation offered for organization as listed by Mr. Smith: talto - close to storey E. E. UNGREN Editor and Business Manager There's a grove of green trees at the roadside, so thick that you scarcely can see. the past twenty years. (1) A purpose or program; (2) an offices and R.R. Station* The roof of the big Tabernacle up there on the ridqe in the grove, "The Libert*. tries to create organization set-up that will carry Subscription 26 cents per year; 4 years for Jl, in advance. But there, of a Camp-meeting Sunday, come two thousand people, maybe, alarms among businesses which, out the purposes of the group; (3) HOTEL To hear from the best in our conference the doctrine of brotherly love. aside from the stimulus to their trade control from the individual members Vol. XIII SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1935 No. 8 And listen, Mis' Farmer, there's recess at noon, and I've most always found That Marthy Just does herself noble for the feast on the Camp-meeting Ground. that would result from increased pur- up, never from the top down; (4) chasing power of farmers, have not capable leadership and adequate fi- SHERMAN I7OO ROOMS Hush, Hiram! The music is lovely. Three choirs, Mrs. Farmer, or four; the' faintest direct interest in the nance to carry out the program of the Just singing together in chorus, or leading while all the crowd sing. amendments. organization. I7OO BATHS If the AAA Goes,—Then What? Then after the service is over (most always I wish there was more) On page 3 of this edition we present a statement by Michigan's "The reasons for the Liberty We visit and chat with our neighbors and go for a drink at the spring. Commissioner of Agriculture, Mr. James F. Thomson, Jackson County League's attacks are clear. Under the A Divided Agriculture That welts in the white marble basin and flows with a gurgling sound declared policy of Congress, the Agri- farmer, on the Agricultural Adjustment Administration processing taxes To a broad shallow pool that's the prettiest spot on the Camp-meeting Ground. cultural Adjustment Act is designed, Can't Win Congress »nd benefits to farmers as they apply in Michigan. And all round the side of the basin are carved Jesus' words, deep and plain, first of all, to serve the farmers. Ad- Favorite Chicago We also present a comment on the AAA, and upon Commissioner That He told the Samaritan woman who met Him at Jacob's old spring, justment contracts with producers of "Agriculture in the United States Home of American Thomson's stand on the AAA from Mr. Theodore Bengel, Clinton county "Whoever shall drink of this water shall surely grow thirsty again, basic commodities already total 3,700,- is a national matter, and that's the Business Men farmeT. Both are members of the Farm Bureau. But they who partake of the Water of Life In the message I bring 000. The pending amendments are way Congress looks at it," said Presi- [n our opinion, somewhere between the widely divergent view- Will find in their hearts such n fountain of grace and of blessing to pour That their spirits shall never be thirsty, but life shall be their's evermore." sought to help two million more pro- dent O'Neal of the American Farm poirt3 of these two men lies the appraisal of the AAA. ducers of milk, potatoes, fruits, vege- Bureau to mid-west Farm Bureau Certainly, the AAA is the only man made farm production control Oh, I hope you can come, Mrs. Farmer, and bring your good husband along, tables and other special crops who people at Chicago July 24. "Until cot- program In this nation's history that has worked. Drought is not And pack a nice lunch in the basket to eat in the shade of the trees. must look to marketing agreements. ton, wool, live stock, grain, fruit and I am sure we shall all be the better for a season of worship and song. Leairue Has Mo Plan other groups forget their special and control. It is disaster. The AAA has recognized that farmers can't -stop or even regulate production and the major expenses incident It helps when our need is the sorest, in puzzling times such as these. "The Liberty League wants to con- sectional interests and work for the There is fellowship there of the friendliest sort, and a blessing profound. thereto in the middle of a crop. Harvest tells the story. Yes, and Clem's going to bring that big melon to eat on the Camp-meeting Ground. vert the Agricultural Adjustment Ad- betterment of agriculture as a whole, • • • ministration into a processors' ad- farmers will have trouble with their As this is written, the great Oldsmobile plant at Lansing, probably ministration. The Liberty League is national legislative programs." turning out a completed car every two minutes during each twenty-four This poem refers to the Crystal Springs Camp Ground near Niles, Michigan. responsible, NOT to the vast numbers inours, is running BO close that the motors were molten iron and steel of the farmers and the consumers, Farm Bureau Program three to seven days ago. By cancelling uncompleted orders for material, but to a small group of wealthy men. 'such a plant can shut down in a few days and have Its inventory shelves Farm Bureau Presents added reported itself anxious to serve, but Protects Co-operatives quite bare. In August the Olds ex-pects to shut down for an indeterminate that it had rejected cash for The League speaks primarily for period. Several thousands of workers will be plowed into the street Electric Power Plan lines where it believed the operating property rights, not for human rights. "The aim of co-operative business until the plant ca,- use them again. Farmers have to go about meeting (Continued from page one.) income could not keep up the line and "The Liberty League goes to agri- should be to serve farmers rather power companies stand ready to serve provide for eventual replacement, culture with hands empty of aid, or supply and demanmpare with that of our neighbors? Clark said lines In flat, unobstructed in 20 years. No grants will be made. lard the smallest in 12 years. In- mended. Non-poisonous to live stock. areas might cost $800 or less per Loans may be made from the fund spected slaughter in May was the come back next spring. Our circular Treat weeds this summer. They won't Today, Michigan has a total farm mortgage debt of 72% million dollars. Wisconsin has more than 117 millions, Illinois nearly 150 mile, but in rough, hilly or other- to finance electric equipment for smallest for that month in more than contains full directions and weed spray chart. Cost, per weed patch is Buy at Your wise unfavorable areas the cost had farms. All of which would indi- 35 years. millions, Indiana 98 millions, and Ohio 78 millions of dollars of farm gone to $1,600 per mile. M. B. Mc-cate that the rural line policies now low. Atlaeide is packed in 50, 100 and 200 lb. drums. See your Farm Bureau Co-op Ass'tt mortgage debt, according to the Farm Credit Administration. Pherson, speaking from State Tax in effect in Michigan and the improve- dealer. Manufactured for Great changes have been wrought in the character of the farm Commission knowledge, said that the ments in prospect, insofar as the farm- Mason County Picnic FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc. FARM BUREAU S E R V I C E S , Inc. mortgage debt as a whole by the action of the Farm Credit Administra- lowest of the sworn tax statements er is concerned, are equal to or better 221 No. Cedar Lansing, Mich. tion. Its federal land banks and the land bank commissioner loaned he had seen covering power lines was than the foregoing features of the Scottville—The annual picnic of the an average or $2,300,000 every day for two years after the bank holiday. one for a transmission line. No trans- REA program. Mason County Farm Bureau will be Today, neaiiy one-third of all farm mortgages have been refinanced by formers were involved, and the cost at Amber Grove, 3 miles west of Scott- was $600 per mile. The Michigan State Farm Bureau ville, and just off US-10 all day Fri- the Farm Credit Administration; usually on terms much more favorable to the farmer than he had before. The pressure for liquidation in agri- Consumers Power Statement will be active iff Michigan's rural elec- day, August 23rd. Picnic dinner at Genuine Fire Insurance Protection culture has passed, since the federal land banks are once more doing a trification program. Future develop- noon, music by the Mason County in Michigan's Largest Farm Mutunl Fire Insurance, Company. ICstablishefl in 1908 Mr. tGeorge Clark, distribution en- ments will be reported in the Farm Farm by farmers, for farmers, and still managed by farmers. Has paid farmers of normal business. gineer, for the Consumers Power News. Bureau band, other entertain- Michigan over $5,000,000 since its organization. T^osses satisfactorily adjusted and ment features and a good speech are Office space promptly paid. Owns its own home office building, therefore saving high rental of Many of the farmers who obtained federal farm loans during the Company, reported that they have Farm Bureau Representatives included in the program. as well as being accessible to members having business at office. past two years were burdened with debt, and were on the verge of fore- 16,000 farm customers. Their one- At this meeting the Michigan State Blanket policy on personal property and other provisions which make a broad and liberal policy contract, particularly adapted to insurance requirements of closure. Farmers used 90% of the money to pay off existing obligations, time plan of charging $1,000 per mile Farm Bureau was represented by EGG PRICES farmer. Careful underwriting and systematic inspection eliminating undesirable according to the land banks. Today holders of farm property and farm to the customers for new rural line Mr. M. B. MePherson, vice president; risks and fire hazards results in fewer losses in which EVERY member immediately benefits in lower assessments. Reasonable terms granted to all members. Dis- mortgages are more confident about the value of farm investments. construction has been modified so R. Wayne Newton, tax counsel; J. F. Eggs and poultry prices are likely counts allowed for lightning rods, fire resisting roofs and approved fire extin- that there is a refund to farmers Yaeger, organization director; E. E. to continue at higher levels the rest guishers. Fire prevention equipment sold at approximate cost. Neither Secretary The policy of the Farm Bureau with respect to aiding farmers or any Officer of the Company profits in ntiy manner by its sale. through' the federal land banks and federal farm loans is worth recalling. financing the line for each new cus-Ungren, editor of the Farm News; of this year than for the same period Solicitors licensed by the Department of insurance, policies accepted by Federal tomer coming on the line. If 5 farm- Mrs. Pearl Myus, Lapeer; Roy Ma- a year ago, according to the U. S. Land Bank, Home Owners Loan Corporation and other Loaning Agencies. Write The Farm Bureau policy has been to make use of all existing facilities, Bureau of Agricultural Economics. for free literature, references, and financial standing of our Company. and to strive for improvements, to be made retroactive insofar as possible. ers under-write the line, they put up berry, Lapeer, and Arthur Martus, $1,000 per mile. When service be- 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 O F M I C H I G A N Thus the Farm Bureau supported legislation to bVoaden the loaning gins the five are returned $100 each. North Branch, from the Lapeer Coun- STATE'S PIVOT POINT W . V. Burras, Pres., 702 Church St., Flint, Mich. H. K. Fisk, Sec'y powers of the land banks. It supported other legislation to include the ty Farm Bureau. Mr. and Mrs. Roy *The geographic center in Michigan, commissioner type of loans. It wrote legislation which has reduced For a five year period thereafter, for G. Brumm of Nashville, from the according to the United States de- the rate of interest on all farm loans to 3%% for the year beginning each new customer coming on that Barry July 1, 1935, and to 4% for the two years after July 1, 1936. Not a word mile of line, $60 is refunded among Brown, County Farm Bureau; A. N.partment of the interior, is in Wex- has been raised about the soundness nor the constitutionality of the the original farmer underwriters, ac- Farm Bureau; AlfredHillsdale Jonesville, Greuber, County i'ord county, five milee west of north Frank- of Cadillac. Farm Bureau's farm mortgage finance program. It's working, and the cording to Mr. Clark. enmuth, Saginaw County Farm Bu- Farm Bureau is in position to make another ativance and consolidate the gain. To illustrate farmer consumption reau; of electricity, Mr. Clark quoted a rural houn County Garfield Farley, Albion, Cal- Farm Bureau. The desk telephone was first used in 1886. Of 1,000 10 Will Die line out of Zeeland, Ottawa county, having a total of 165 customers, aver- Men Now 4O This Year When the Railroad Quits aging 7 to the mile. The average revenue per customer is $26 per year. This week we attended a hearing before the Michigan Public Utilities Commission. The Grand Trunk railroad petitioned that it be permitted Michigan-Indiana Statement The Michigan-Indiana Power Com- Classified Ads These men are somewhere near the half-way point in bringing to withdraw its agents at Smith Creek, Lum and Pompeii on the grounds Classified advertisements are cash with order at the following tip their families, and maybe more than that in paying for pany, serving farmers in Berrien, Van rates: 4 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear In two or mort that freight and passenger business at these points had dwindled BO editions take the rate of 3 cents per word per edition. their homes. Each man longs for financial security for him- that the agent is an unwarranted expense. Delegations of farmers and Buren and Cass counties, began rural extensions 20 years ago, according to self and his family. He plans, works and saves. local business men were present to protest the inconvenience and delays in delivery that loss of the agent would bring. They would be obliged their Mr. Calvert. Since 1928, said He can provide financial security simply by beginning the to go to the next town five or ten miles distant to pay frefght on a he, the company has furnished the LIVE STOCK FILM SERVICE power line, leaving the customer free purchase of a sufficient amount of life insurance to cover his carload of goods b^foi e it would be sent on. Delivery would not be had REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS— ROLL DEVELOPED, 8 PRINTS, OIL until the next da- ;'icoming small lots of freight must be prepaid. to buy equipment to use electricity Bctst Blood Linos. Two young hull ealTM painted enlargement, ;»I«o valuable 8x10 needs. The amount may not be large, but immediately it is in quantities paying to the company. carrying over 2.">% "Anxiety 4th" blood. painted enlargement coupon, 2.>. issued, his estate is assured that amount. Paying for it each With the passing <'nt would go local information on rates and Should appeal to registered owners. service. Guaranteed work. Individual shipping by rail and i..e telegraph office. The new customers are asked to DAIRY FARMERS—cull your dairy herds attention to each picture. Janosvill year, a little at a time, a man saves money, builds up a financial guarantee the company 1%% perof and use a Hereford and see the quality Film Aiii, .lanfsville, Wis. (7-2-2t-28b). At Smiths Creek, for example, railroad testimony was that income veals. Don't feed scrubs any longer. reserve fund, protects his family and property, and builds a month on the line investment. A. M. Todd Company (14 miles N. W. accruing to the Grand Trunk had dropped from $12,906 and $9,636 in Thus, if a rural line serving 5 cus- LargestKalamazoo) Mentha, Michigan. World's fund for his old age. two good years since 1930, to around $1,500 for 1933 and 1934. Not Mint Farm. (3-2-tf-55b) MEN WANTED tomers were set up as having cost enough to pay the local office expense. Smiths Creek pays more rail $1,000 per mile to construct, each of State Farm Life policies are REGISTERED SHROPSHIRES — 8 freight than that, but in railroad accounting, the station is credited .>(! Shropshire TCwos with 2 ewe pendable W E WILL SELECT SEVERAL DE only with that portion of the freight paid that comes to the Grand Trunk. the five customers would begin by men with mechanical lamhs f>.ifh. T,nmbs born in April. F^pprs tion or background, to begin immediate inolina especially adapted to farmers' guaranteeing 1%% per month on furnisbod with rill. Jesse TTewens, R. No. perparation under supervision of our needs. You should know what For example, for that part of the haul that is over Grand Trunk lines. $200. That is $3f> per year or $3 per 1. Ypsilantl, Michigan. (7-f-2t-25F) engineers, for well paying positions op Smiths Creek's largest shipper of freight sends pickles to New York month. If the customer USPS $3 or erst tint? and servicing Pfesel engine?.. we offer. We are glad to ex- State. Ten miles of the haul is over the Grand Trunk. Notwithstanding more per month of electricity at reg- FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS references. Applicants must have good health and plain, and without obligation. the marked improvement in volume of agricultural and merchandise Write Bdloeck Diesel Eng. ular company rafps, he pavs his power MICHIGAN SEPTIC TANK SfPHON P. O. Box 11.17, Kalamazoo, Michigan. freight in and out of Smiths Creek for the first half of 1935, the citizens bill and that's all there is to it. ac- and bell as rpoomm*>nd<»f1 byfitntoCol- (7-C-2t-p) Of the 1,000 men at age 40, 4ace the loss of their railroad agent. lege Agrr'l Enpinperintr dep't. BniUI yonr mortality tables say that 10 rordiner to Mr PWvwrt. Tf the custom- own sortie tank and iwvwaee system. In- will die within that year. In the past communities and the railroads fostered each other. er uses less than $3—if that is the oiv^rntion stall wbpn tank is bnilt. Installation and WANTED—FARM WORK The automobile, the truck and the improved road have made great simnle. Discharges nutomati- guarantee,—TIP pays the $3 or Wtmt- TTnve hppn sold 1fi vpqrs. All in YOUNG MARRIED MAN, 3 CHIL- vhanges in that relationship, and the end is not yet. If the bulk of ovor thp Vfa% guarantee per month dnilv lisp nnrl {riving onMsfnrt inn In- dferf, now doing farm work by day wants- STATE FARM LIFE INS. CO. railroad freight is to be bulky or heavy goods of agriculture and industry structions with pach stnhon. $7.00 rlo- work by month or year. px peril 1*. I'vorpd. Fnrm TCuremi Piipnly Ktorp. 728 Can milk. Can come any time. "Walter Bloomington, 111. not suited to truck hauling, we must expect to see railroads petition to Hcnlgiui Pnhllc Service Statement ft. Shlawasse* St.. Lansinjt (3-4-tf-fiOb) Jones, Lainsburg, B-l, Mich. replace a #1,500 to $1,600 item for agent and office expense with a The Michigan Public Service Com- A N N ARUOR U N I V E R S ' T V OPENS Home Office of State Michigan State Farm Bureau (160 to $300 per year caretaker for the station. On the other hand, rail- nany, serving westprn Michigan from ^onn. T.eadimr ten room. C,r>n<] inrnmp.FARM W O R K W A N T E D BY M I D D L E Farm Life—Bloomington road passenger and freight rates have not been reduced to court volume Ji.fWM) ri«;h. Also erood fnrms Onme with ma fried man. Would prefer to work State Agent Montasme to Mackinaw and the Mich- Aiate possession, nrnn?. stork. tool«> l.ansing as he owns his home there Qt buaines*. Until that is done the cheaper truck and bus and auto- Mid houses liean Gas and Electric Company, serv- Church, Ann Arbor, Phone 2WW.for «nle. Oril Ff-trnsnn, 721 and would like to drive back and forth. mobile will continue to get business the railroads once had. Experienced. W. A. Scott, 1110 N. Larch, ing the Dowagiac and nearby areas, (8-3-2t-34p) Lansing, Michigan, SATURDAY, Al 3 for land and Here is a real two-horse spreader—light in draft. You The top edge of the Co-op Spreader box is only 3 feet buildings, as against $1,952 for a 68 can move it with one hand with the beaters in action. from the ground, front and rear. Takes 10 to 25% less acre Albama farm, and $12,91ft for 1,469 average acres in Wyoming. In The light, strong steel construction and the wide, con- work to load. Low enough for carrier systems. Will New Jersey the average 69 acre farm tinuous tread of wheels which track make for lighter pass through ordinary doors. Road clearance has not is considered to have an average value of $11,TOO. draft. The frame is all steel-angle construction, with all been sacrificed. There is 14" clearance front and rear. self-aligning bearings and Alemite-Zerk lubrication, With automobile-like front wheel swing, box sets low Booklets on Concrete front wheel tires, 6y 2 " rear. Tire edges rolled. and spreader will turn around in a 17 foot radiua. Available For Asking "Concrete Improvements Around the Home," 48-page booklet issued by the Portland Cement Association gives sketches and construction details of concrete steps, walks, driveways, porch floors, fence posts, garden and We Have Made This Spreader Convenient, Strong and Durable CO-OP SPREADER BOX HOLDS 60 BUSHELS. LIGHT DRAFT. Spreader weight 1,200 lbs.— RIVETED WHEREVER POSSIBLE. The steel SHIPPED COMPLETE with two horse evener retaining walls, foundation walls, gar- It's stronger. Extra strong steel angle sills 100 to 500 lbs. lighter than others. You can pull angle construction forms a very strong and and Alemite-Zerk grease gun. Extra equip- den and retaining walls, foundation are used. The bottom is flush with the strong it with one hand with beaters in action. Two flexible frame. Steel angle sills, frame and ment available includes brake attachment, 3 •walls, well curbs, other improvements steel angle frame. The result is a low spreader horses handle it loaded easily. Weight is larg- side pieces are all securely riveted together, horse evener, tractor hitch and lime spreader the handy farmer likes to build. Also without reducing capacity. The tight bottom est draft factor. For light draft we provide:— supporting the box in all directions. Long, self- attachment. Lime spreader easily installed. summarizes methods of making is equipped with corner molding. It's 2" wider wide tired wheels that track, continuous tread aligning bearings eliminate binding. They allow Two bolts hold it. Has 11 inches ground strong, durable concerte. at the rear than in front, which makes unload- lugs, tapered box, self-aligning bearings with the spreader to operate smoothly regardless of clearance—can be used in corn stalks. Gears ing easy. Bottom boards areosoted to prevent oil chambers. Alemlte-Zerk lubrication for twisting strains, and give a maximum of bear- are up out of lime. Shield keeps lime out of "Guard His Health" is the title of a ing service at any angle, thus keeping wear rotting. Top of box 36" from ground. Most all bearings is positive and easily done. Bear- feed ratchet. Designed to spread lime finely 12 page booklet with complete infor- ings are closed so dirt can't get in. draft at a minimum. spreaders 40 to 45". Ours loads easier. and evenly. This attachment makes the spread- mation and designs for building a con- er an excellent machine for applying lime. crete spetic tank. A third booklet HEAVY STEEL AXLES add strength and FRONT WHEEL SWING TURN. Like an »hows how to design and build a con- durability. Chains and levers are steel. High automobile. As wheels turn they swing out BOILER RIVET WHEELS. The spokes are crete septic tank. These booklets are STRONG BEATER TEETH COLD RIVETED carbon steel distributor blades are riveted to- away from box, never under it. Gives short to sturdy bars so they cannot work loose. gether so they cannot work loose. Driving forged into hub just like boiler rivets and can't free on request to the Portland Ce- (17 foot radius turn) without cutting under or come loose. Wheels built from hub out, for- ment Ass'n, 33 West Grand Ave., Should one be broken, you can easily replace mechanism is protected by heavy steel shields. raising box. Permits straight, solid attachment it in the field with a hammer and cold chisel. Automatic take-up for wear or stretching of ming perfect circle with even tension on ali Chicago. to axle with heavy gusset plates. Pull is direct spokes. Rear wheels have continuous tread-" If we welded these teeth in, it would be a drive chain is provided. Convenient adjust- from axle to frame. No brace rods required. costly proposition to replace broken teeth. If ment provided for taking up the conveyor epokes forged through lugs as well as rim. Bearings completely enclosed. No dirt gets In. chains. Front wheels have spokes set in grove to Most Cow Test Herds bolted, the teeth could work loose. On the Co-op Spreader the teeth are cold riveted. BUILT FLEXIBLE. Modern design and con- make smooth tread. All wheels have rolled in flanges. Got Grain on Pasture COMPLETE CONTROL. The Co-op Spreader gives you a wide choice of the amount you ket. Conveyor chains tightened by adjusting wish to spread per acre. You can set the The Co-op Spreader will go over bumps and THE DOUBLE BEATERS with sharp chisel Michigan cow testing ass'ns report- MAIN CHAIN DRIVE is extra heavy and drives rocks in better shape. It will not spring out both beaters. Only two chains on spreader. lever to spread 6, 12, 18 or 24 loads per acre. pointed teeth tear the manure apart and throw ed that 70% of their herds were re- Both levers are in convenient reach but when of shape. The frame, box and bearings are It against the sharp corners of the swiftly re- Main chain thrown out of gear by simple lifter built to twist without hurting them. One chain ceiving grain while on the splendid shoe—when out of gear it can't catch on sproc- loading are out of the way. Seat swings for- volving distributor. The Co-op Spreader will pastures afforded this summer. Fifty- ward out of way when loading. Always stays drives both beaters. Spring idler keeps it tight. make manure valuable fertilizer in the shortest ket. Conyeyor chains tightened by adjusting Can't catch when out of gear. six of the 70 herds were on common screws at front end of spreader in easy reach. clean. Has spring support for easy riding. possible time. It cuts, tears and pulverizes.* June grass pasture, 24 were pasturing alfalfa, 10 were on sweet clover, and six per cent were pasturing rye in June. In June 912 herds, totalling 18,434 cows were on test. Farmers of Three Counties A Summer Seeding of Alfalfa CO-OP To Picnic Near Coldwater Branch, Calboun and Hlllsdale GRAIN County Farm Bureaus and farmers' co-ops in those counties uve sponsor- ing a picnic for rural folks at Marble Lake, near Coldwater, Tuesday, Aug. • would prove to be one ! of the most profitable \ crops frero the stand- DRILL L'7. Entertainment features are a band point of quality feet! concert, ball games and horseshoe pitching between teams representing f and yield per-aere^Th* i first cuttinf of hay with ! from summer seediafc each county and a picnic dinner. All farmers are invited. is free* from weeds. Fertilizer l Mic«lafV'0r*wn j quality seed arief be§t jP* Attachment John Ketcham to Address I adapted to Michigan *^>'#A?f" Kalamazoo-St. Joseph Picnic 1 conditions. V^L"* EXCLUSIVE DISC SHOE FEATURE of Farm Bureau's Co-op Grain Drill avoids John Ketcham, State Commissioner of Insurance, and former Congress- man, will speak to farmer guests of Sow Alfalfa in August clogging. Disc cuts trash and penetrates hard ground. Hoe opens furrow and de- posits grain properly in packed soil which retains moisture, improving germina- the St. Joseph and Kalamazoo County NOT FOR YEARS HAVE CONDITIONS been as favorable for seeding alfalfa as they tion prospects. Farm Bureaus and farmers' co-ops of have been this summer. We have plenty of moisture in the soil. On well prepared DISC BEARINGS ARE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE. Chilled iron sleeves fit into a those counties at Jo-Lo Island park, between Comstock and Galesburg, seed beds,—limed if necessary—prospects are very good for August seedings. Even in chilled hub. Lubricated by Zerk system and pressure grease gun. Tuesday, August 6. The occasion is September, it is likely to pay to risk 40 lbs. or so of Farm Bureau alfalfa seed on WHEELS ARE HEAVY AND STURDY. Iron or wood, 47 inch, with 3 or 4 inch the annual picnic of these organiza- five acres. i tions. Music, a sports program and tires. Made to last. a basket picnic dinner at noon are WE RECOMMEND FARM BUREAU'S CERTIFIED Hardigan or Grimm. They have DRILLS GRAIN PERFECTLY. Double run feed. Easily adjusted to sow any amount other attractions. no superior for yield or quality of hay. Eligible for producing certified seed. We per acre. Fertilizer feed will do likewise. Drill is equipped with positive fluted feed also recommend highly our Michigan Variegated, which is seed produced from fields grass seeder attachment. Ask your Co-op Ass'n about this drill. Pig-Tails that were sown to Grimm, Hardigan, Ontario Variegated and other splendid strains. This seed is not certified, but it ranks with the best for hay and pasture, and the seed Ann Arbor— Ten tons of pig-tails crop is in demand. The price is a money saver. These seeds are Michigan grown, were held here by sheriff officers for two days early in July on an execution order against a trucking company. thoroughly cleaned, high test, and guaranteed to their cash value to be as represented on the seed tag. Only Farm Bureau guarantees seed to its full cash value. Mermash Makes Good Pullets They were en route to Chicago, where THESE ARE THE WEEKS in which to they wiLl be used in flavoring sauer- WE ALSO OFFER these reliable, high producing western varieties: Utah-Idaho kraut. Grimm, Montana Grimm, Kansas Common, Utah Common. We have some Michigan produce large, heavy bodied pullets that The shipment was seized Tuesday Variegated containing a little sweet clover and June. It's priced right. The first produce eggs cheaply and steadily when and released Thursday when notice cutting eliminates the sweet clover. • __ _L ^ _ eggs count. was received that the litigation had been settled. Rye for Fall Pasture GIVE YOUR PULLETS on range free ac- Statisticians, working under the cess to Mermash 16% and hard grains, both handicap of hot weather, estimated FARM BUREAU RYE sown in August will make good fall pasture by October, and in hoppers if possible. If they seem to be that at least 80,000 pigs died in De- again early next spring. Sow a bushel to a bushel and a half per acre. troit to make the shipment of tails maturing too rapidly, close the mash hop- possible. FALL GRAINS pers for a portion of the day. Certified wheat and rye out yield common stock considerably. The small extra MERMASH 16% PROTEIN DRY MASH cost for certified seed is a good investment. See your Farm Bureau Dealer. is a lifetime ration for chicks, pullets and CREDITS ON PURCHASES BALD ROCK—Beardless, soft, red winter wheat. Big yielder. Resistant hens. It contains Mermaker, a blend of Help Pay Farm Bureau Dueil to lodging. Developed from Red Rock. ocean kelp and fish meal (Manamar formu- RED ROCK—Old, reliable, bearded, soft red winter wheat. Holds many la) that supplies essential minerals in food NOTICE TO MEMBERS: Purcnaaei MERMASH CONTAINS THE BEST of Farm Bureau Brand dairy and records for yield. Stiff straw; doesn't lodge. AMERICAN BANNER—White, soft winter wheat. Beardless. Stiff straw. Ground yellow corn, pure wheat bran, flour form. You can start with Mermash any poultry feeds, aeeda, fertilizers and midds, meat and bone scraps, alfalfa leaf fence from your local dealer; also, Winter hardy. Heavy yielder. Best for lighter wheat soils. meal, Mermaker, which is Pacific ocean kelp time. Ask your Co-op Ass'n for it. purchases from our clothing and ROSEN RYE—Outstanding heavy yielding rye. L,arge plump berries. Well and fish meal (Manamar formula) to supply blankets dep't at Lansing, are eligible filled heads. There is no better rye. essential mineral, elements in food form. to membership credits when declared. WINTER VETCH—Sow with rye. Excellent cash seed crop. Michigan la AT T H E CENTURY OF PROGRESS MAIL YOUR DEALER 8ALES specially adapted to vetch seed product! on. Vetch, a legume soil builder. The U. S. Bureau of Fisheries exhibit at the 1933 •LIPS to the Michigan State Farm World's Fair at Chicago said: "The ocean serves as Bureau, Membership Dep't, 221 North WE BUY SEEDS—WE CLEAN SEEDS a mixing bowl for the mineral elements washed from Cedar Street, Lansing, about every LET US BID on your Michigan grown alfalfa and clover seeds. Send us an 8 ounce the land. Marine plants and animals face no defi- three months. ciences and in time take these mineral elements and BE SURE Farm Bureau brand goods representative sample. Take equal amounts from each bag to make mixture from assimilate them into organic compounds which are are entered on slip as "Farm Bureau which to take sample. We supply mailing bags on request. needed by the inhabitants of the land to prevent or cure deficiency diseases." Alfalfa," "MUkmaker," "Mermash," LET US CLEAN YOUR SEEDS in our modern plant. Very reasonable charges. Send •to. sample and we will advise cleaning needed and price. Have seed cleaned early. |10 annual dues mature life mem- berships; fi annual dues do not, but MILKMAKER participate In Membership Credits, which reduce the amount of dues pay- able. Llf* members receive their Mem- bership Credits In cash once a year. Means For Farm Bureau Supplies Means Moneymaker We furnish addressed, postage SEE YOUR CO-OP OR FARM BUREAU DEALER prepaid envelopes for this MILKMAKER FORMULAS purpose on your request. MILKMAKER FORMULAS Write Us I I TT«M» Have No Dealer STATE FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU SERVICES, too., Lansing, Mich. 16, 24 and 32% Protein Lansing, Michigan 16, 24 and 32% Protein