, Vol. XXI, No.9 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1943 21st Year ED RIAL FARM POPUL'AT,ION A A -PER CENT OF r Jones Agrees with Farmers About the middle of August a newspaper story came TOTAL U.S. POPULAT 0 185'0-1940 out of Washington to the effect that the administration PE~CEN; had split the opposition in Congress to its food subsidy 7fJ r--~--r---.,..--'t---or---,r---r----------,i-----. Michigan Producers and price roll back program. The split was credited to Effort to Ge Go a proposed billion dollar government program for buy .. Be Done to A ing farm crops in 1944. 6~ r----t----+--+----=---.---f--~_I----+---I--~ Michigan Ii e stock producers and m r Within the last few days, however, the news is that called upon the War Food dmini tr ti n Marvin Jones, the new War Food Administrator, is not practical methods for ncouraging full pr du moving in that direction. He has stated that he wants stock, and for distributing the supply of m t f irl . the maximum production of food. He thinks the way to The action was taken ugust 24 when 400 pr u get it is to put the problem up to farmers and let them and others active in Michigan's Ii e sto k indu try m t work it out. Judge Jones said that farmers must have 3() t---t---t---+----1---t--4---:::::!-..,..---I-----j.-~ at Michigan State College at the call of I rk L. rod, prices that will allow them to produce the crops wanted, executive secretary of the Michigan St te F rm and that those prices should be high enough to cover to discuss probl ms facing live sto k produc r th the added risks and hazards that go with increased pro .. jj) t---j---t---t--+----f-..-:---r----,-4---I----I----f meat industry. duction. Such prices, said Judge Jones, should be an" nounced early and be good for the season. He calls them The group endors d th tion 1 Li Stock nd support prices. I() t---;---r---t---+---t-:------f~-+---+---+--~ Me t Councilor m indu try's r m for m n ging the supply of me ts. The pl n c 11 for th mpl y n We agree with the policy stated by Judge Jones. It is a policy that has been pressed by the F arm Bureau IJ -"--__ "--_--"-_~~_-'-:- _ . ___:L-_..l.-...;.--L-_J---..J of practical m thods w 11 known to 1· v sto k pr du r and the meat industry for g tting production nd for d.. month after month. It appeared in this editorial column last February under the heading ,'Good Farm Prices t8fO 18bO 1810 1880 1890 1900 1910 '930 1940 195"0 justing the supply of meats to the dem nd. In young countries farmers make up a large lation on farm, declined almo tone-fourth. Chairmen were named to organize liv tock nd Will Do It." With farmers increa. ingly becoming a portion of the total population. As the coun- meat committees in the state's con ression I distri t . It is a fact that Congressman Wolcott of Michigan, try grows older-becomes industrialized-and minority group, does it not tand to r ason as agriculture itself becomes mechanized- that they .hould be me bel'S of a nation-wid. They will ask support from our . S. S n tors nd on" Congressman Steagall of Alabama, and Senator Aiken farm 01 ganiza ion lik the Farm Bureau if farmers become a smaller and smaller portion gressmen for the Live Stock an Me t oun it's m t of Vermont, leaders in the fight against food subsidies, th :r are to x rt th ir proper influen e in de- of the total population. terming legi lation, polieie and programs, management plan. were summoned to the White House to consider Thus in 1850, farmers made up 50 per cent the r sult of which will largely decide th fu- The chairmen were instruct d to build commit a proposal that the government buy selected farm crops of the U. S. total population; today they ture of the farm hom and th type of agri- and re-sell them at roll back prices. The losses would be represent Ie s than one-fourth. ote that in culture-and the welfare of the farm r in t hi to represent the live stock and meat industry in th ir con" the la t 20 years the 'Percentage of the popu- nation. gressional district. The chairmen ar also to constitut paid from a billion dollar fund to be asked of Congress. a state committee for further conferenc s for th Iiv On what does the administration base its view that Congressional opposition to subsidies has been split ~ MARVIN JONES Associ ted WOInen's stock industry in Michigan. Industry Has Offered Its Help .-..:...3..\ _ Upon a mild statement by Senator Aiken of Vermont. Congressman Wolcott said to the Associated Press, HAS PRICE POLICY Conte ts for 1943 "Th live stock industry," Clark L. Brody of the Michigan Farm said "The new- idea looks like subsidy by subterfuge .. '. I FOR FARMERS The Associated Women of the Farm Bureau would like to have every Coun- $5, fifth $3. Topic for Farm Bureau women's Bureau, and chairman ing, "is making every effort to co- of th meet- don't think I can go along with a program that was so ty Farm Bureau r presented in the speaking contest is "The Farm '\ o- operate fully with gov rmnent in as- Says They Must Have Defi .. Farm Bureau scrap book contest this man Faces Up to Her Problems." suring an adequate and continuous roundly repudiated at the last session of Congress:' nite Support Prices and year. The books were splendid in There will be no national contest in supply of meats for the armed forces, Senator Aiken said that of course Congress would 1942. Generally, the scrap books are 1943. our civilian population and K ow Them Early divided into 12 monthly sections. I md Farmer May File Estim !Irs. William Sherman of Vernon is lease. Ne stand for a practical m at welcome "any workable plan" that would' guarantee Excerpt from address by Judge Collecting material for Farm Bur- chairman of the Associated Wom n's nrozram. Therefore, the industry bas Of 1943 Incom Sept. 15 agricultural prices to encourage production. He thought eau scrap books ke us informed and contest for the words and music for au ol'ganized producers, marketer , pack- Jones, War Food Administrator, Or D mb r 15 the administration proposal would have a good reception over Ooiu1n,bia Broadcasting Sy- helps us in preparinlJ better publicity official Farm Bureau song. ers, processors, whol sale and l' tail stem, August 21, 1943. for the organization. Mrs. Clinton Rules for all contest are the same meat groups into the ational Live The U. S. Treasury advises that far- in Congress, and would cost the least of any program Sto k and Meat ouncil to work with "Our responsibility in the food field Ducker, Otter Lake, chairman. as for these events in 1942. Copies may mers 11ave been accorded som special thus far suggested. Prizes to be awarded in 1943: Best be had by writing the Michigan Farm the War Food Administration. \Ve ask considerations by Congr ss in the includes two major problems. First, now that the War Food Adm intatra- That is how far apart Wolcott and Aiken are on to produce as much as possible. Sec- book $15, second $10, third $8, fourth News. Current Incom Tax Payment Act or tion make full use of the practical 1943. A farm r is d fined as on who ond, to distribute this- food to best their continued ?pposition to food subsidies. Congress" Castor Bean May Become experience which is in th Ii ve stock derives at least 80 % of his gross in- advantage. industry and as represented on the come from farming. II is the only man Steagall was not quoted. We think he would have "It takes hard work Ito produce food, Important U. S. Crop Live Stock and M at Coun il. There is no other way. It cannot be one to whom these considerations spoken much as Wolcott did. Perhaps 500,000 acres of castor "It is unthinkable that government produced by directives. What we can apply. beans were planted in the United can develop and carry out a successful In the meantime, elsewhere in Washington it was do here is to remove obstacles to Farmers are not required to act as tates this year. Dehydrated castor live stock and meat program to meet production and to assist in getting sup- 100,000 Were Connected On tax collecting ag nts by withholding suggested that should Congress fail to appropriate a oil has a new use in rapid drying the gr atest food crisis of all tim plies and labor to meet the farmer's paints and varnish products. It re- part of the wages of hlr d h Ip as billion dollars 'for the crop purchase program, it might needs. He knows full well that in war Plan Supported by without the aid and couns 1 of practi- prepaym nt of income tax and pay it places tung oil, which was imported cal men in the industry. y t, this is time this cannot be done perfectly by Farm Bureau in great quantities from China be- over the hanks repres nting the Fed- be done by having the army and navy buy selected crops being attempted by gov rum nt bur- eral tr asury. anyone and that there will always be fore the war. The castor plant is an aus having to do with food produc- as they would buy munitions and work it out from there. shortages of various kinds. Today more than 148,000 Iichtgan annual which grows in most climates. The farmer is not requir d to file tion at this time." an annual stlmate of income and the A Price That is Adequate farms, or 78.9 % of all farms in the In the tropics it reaches a height of Congress returns to Washington September 15. It Wilson Says Producers Bewilderd tax payable on it on S ptemb r 15. All "I know that the nation's farmers state, are receiving electric service, 30 feet and survives for several years. will return with the home folks' views on food subsidies. and ranch men will produce an abund- according to a statement made by the P. O. Wilson, g neral manager of the oth r incom tax payers are required Oastor oil has many uses other than ational Live Stock Producers Ass'n, to do so. The farmer may do so if he Perhaps Congress will continue and broaden the food ance if they have the necessary tools, electric industry. medicinal. It is a non-freezing lubri- cant. It is used in making plastics, and a member of the ational Live wishes, but he is no required equipment, and repairs, fertilizer, The Consumers Power Company subsidy program. Perhaps it will not. credit, labor and a price that is ade- serves 79, 00 farms; the Detroit-Edt- linoleum, printing inks, raincoats, Stock and M at Council, said that th to file such an estimat until Decem- cements, dyes, yarn softeners, anti- government's present live sto k poli- ber 15. Congress recognized that most quate to cover the extra costs and haz- son Company serves 34,600. Together freeze products, etc. cies are so uncertain and so unsound of the farmer's income is concentrat- ards of increased production. the two companies bring light and Which Would Be Better? "In addition to equipment and labor, power to 111,400 farms. The remaining that producers are bewildered. ed in the latter part of the year and the farmer needs prices that will allow 13,600 farms having electric service Penalized and Insulted Wilson said that the entire m at in- that the September stimate could For farmers and others in the food industry, a dustry had joined in the National probably be nothing better than a him to produce. Farmers don't want to get it from other private pow~r comp- Said Green of A.F .L. straight market price for the production, or a controlled get rich out of the war; they merely antes, municipal power plant, and Live Stock and Meat Council to offer guess. William Green, President of the want adequate price protection. This 13 REA and other electric co-opera- help to the War Food Administration. Farmers who file their estimate price plus a subsidy from the government ~ American Federation of Labor which The industry offer d a program for Sept mber 15 will mak a payment or should be given them. tives. claims a membership of more than G For consumers of food,-pay what food will bring in "In my judgment the !best way to get According to the U. S. census for government and live stock industry half the estimated tax for 1943, lesa million said recently that it is "A part production is to have a definite sup- 1940 there are 1 7,5 9 farms in 1ich- co-operative in managing the meat payments already made on their in- the market place, or pay part and be issued government of FL policy to seek the defeat of port price on the essential war crops igan. In many areas nearly 100 % of supply. The government ace pted and come for 1942. Those who file Decem- every Senator or Representative who food stamps to help out ~ that will last throughout the season. the farms have electric service. voted for the Smith-Connally anti- created in the War Food Administra- ber 15 pay the entire estimated tax for It should be high enough to cover the It wasn't always that way. Twenty tion a War Meat Board to he compos- 1943 at that time, I ss payments al- Mrs. Edith M. Wagar put those proposals to a group strike bill. Be ready for the fight in added risks and hazards that go with years ago less than 3,000 Michigan ed of government and meat industry ready made on income for 1942. 1944," Mr. Green told delgates to his members. (That was while Chester of city women who were discussing the cost of food. increased production. And it should farms had electric service. Farmers convention. "Go back home and organ- When the farmer files his estimate be announced early. were paying up to $1,500 per mile to Davis was War Food Administrator) on September 15 or December 15, he Needless -to say, when the food subsidy shoe was pre .. ize. Let the Congressman know that Government Would Buy Surplus get an electric line built. The larger Now, said Wilson, the meat industry is allowed a margin or 1"1'01' of 33 % % labor never forgets... Six million sented to the group to be benefitted, not a city woman "That means the government would power companies in later years absorb- cannot understand why officials in in his estimated income before becom- members of the AFL have been penal- stand ready to buy any surplus of a ed part of the building costs so that the government food program seem to ing liable for the penalty of a fine would consider putting it on. ized and insulted by the action of the pay no further attention to the meat added to the tax owed. Other taxpay- commodity that might not flow into the charge to farmers fell to $1,000 and Congress in passing the Smith-Con- the regular channels at that price. In finally $500 per mile, with credits of industry's recommendations regarding ers are limited to a margin of error nally bilL" the supply and demand for meat, and of 20 fir . some cases it might be necessary for $100 for each customer in the mile. Appropriation and the War the government .to absorb a loss. By 1935 there had come to be 47,000 Jesse Wolcott Speaks at for practical methods for encouraging Final returns must be filed Marcil "I can't give a single formula here Michigan farms with electric service. farmers to produce more live stock. 15, 1944 Any balance due on income Senator Byrd of Virginia is authority for the state .. Macomb Meeting Sept. 7 "If six million farmers and the live tax for 1943 is p' id at that time. '1'h080 for all commodities, because no single The $500 per mile construction charge ment that the United States has already appropriated formula would work for all crops. In. was still in use. Allen F. Rush, president of Macomb stock industry don't know how meat who have overpaid are ntitled to County Farm Bureau, has announced should be produced and distributed, claim refunds or reciev cr dlts. enough money to conduct the war for another two the ca e of some commodities it In 1935 the Michigan State Farm that Congressman Jesse P. Wolcott who does?" Wilson asked. His audien- 'I'he law provldes that if a declara- might be necessary to license proces- Bureau suggested to power companies years, even if not another dollar is authorized. The war SOl'S and handlers. I think it is very and the State Public Utilities Com- will speak at a meeting called by the ce agreed vigorously that the question tion of income is du but is not fled and navy departments are said to have appropriations desirable that existing processor and ,mi sion that perhaps the time had Farm Bureau for all farmers and the was a good one. Producers and others on time, 10% will b added to the holesale and retail facilities be ut.il- come when rural electrification was general public at Romeo high school, think that the industry has come to final tax owed. If an tnstallment o! amounting to 203 billion dollars. The question to come _ ized. no longer an experiment" and that far- Tuesday evening, September 7 at 8 the point where Congress should know estimat d tax is du hut not paid 0 before Congress soon is how much of that money has , "There will be no restriction on mel'S should have free electric lines o'clock. Mr. Wolcott, a leader in the what goes on. time, the delay will co t the taxpayer food production. All-out production is on a sound busin ss arrangement. House last session, is expected to dis- Production Must Continue $2.1)0 or 2% % of th tax, which v r been contracted, and what for ~ cuss the attitude of Congress on the Mr. Wilson said that this is no is greater, for each overdu III tall- needed. We hope to give the farmers The Farm Bureau joine with pow- Other investigators have said that the United States several farm production programs, time for live stock producers to give ment. the information as to the needs well in er companies and the utilities commis- advance of planting time and then re- sion in developing the "Michigan price roll backs through subsidies and up, hut rather to fight for the oppor- is spending more than three times as much this year other matters of interest to farmers tunity to make their greatest contribu- lyon a voluntary progJ;am, with no Plan" through which power com- for w r as is th entire British empire. This year we ritten contracts, for the farmers' panies could offer farmers free lines and the public. tion to the war effort, lIe said that response. in return for a profitable consump- ----,--------- industry must continue to produce and are putting 104 billion dollars into war while Great American Farm Bureau supply meats regardless of the diffi- Will Consul~ Congress and Farmers tion of electricity. It was agreed by Britain and the empire will spend about 31 billion "I e pected to consult the Congress, e Consumers and Detroit Edison ~t Chicago, Dec. 6-9 culties confronting them now. dollars. the far ers and farm groups and hat free lines would be built for 5 The annual convention of the Amer- Live stock producers, said Wilson, seek their advice and help. If a better customers per mile if they would agree lean Farm Bureau Federation will be are not PlaYi~g for advantage. They Senator Byrd, Congressman Dingell of Michigan, and way can be found, I am willing and to pay for $2.50 of electricity per ld a t Chi cago, D ec. 6-.9 Co-opera- . are only asking governm nt for a he . others say they are going to ask Congress to insist that anxious to try it. I have served more (Continued on page two) tive conferences will be held Monday, sound program that WIll ncourage ti T the utmost production of eattl and the army, navy and other departments show what they than 20 years in the House of Repre- groups and e pect to stay in close Dec.. 6 Th e conven Ion opens ues- " . . D be 7 Th f hogs. The feede r can t do that )f the sentatives and 10 years as chairman contact with those producers 0 pro- d ay mormng, ecem r. eme 0 . are d .ng and consider retrenchments that will save ot the House Committee on Agrfcul- gram can succeed without the support th 1943 tt ill b "V' t next governm nt rul lng may tak th e mee mg w e. IC ory on profit out of the feeding op ration. vast sums and not interfere with the war effort. ' ture, and during those years I work- of the people throughout the whole Three Fronts--ProductlOn, War EC- "T .1..." Id wn "1 th ed with representatives of the farm country." fort d Organ' tl " Oupy, sal 1 SOIl, WI Jl (C,mUnue4 on ~ two) , an rza Ion. (Continued on pa«e twu T 0 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1943 en this sid the =Transport € rps arranges the move- 148,000 Fa ment of all troops a d' supp .es to a from camps. In ave Electricity the first 18 mon hs of the war, 20 million troops and 80 ( ontinued from page one) month at th same ra e aid by ity million tons of freight ave b en m ed for the armed ustomers. The average monthly bill forces by the r ilroads and other ransportation agencies. for city consumers wa in the neigh- borhood orr $2,50 pel month. Immed- The Transport Corps operates the great ports of ernbar- iat ly and for several years Consum- ation, and the army trans ort s rvic , the 1 rgest in he ers, Detroit Edison and other power . cornpant s which adopted the plan Embarkation Day world. It travels the seven s as. Our transports have car- ri d more tha 2,000,000 troops and much of th ir sup- w r swamped with petitions for rural lines. "Troop;n', troonin'; troopiu; tv th eo' I AR UNGREN Editor and Business Manager Just like in l\ilJlill[J'~ ballad-the other Marines and me. plie to 50 countries, islands and U. S. possessions. More than 100,000 Michigan farmers got 01 ctr ic servic in the six years Subscription 25 ~ nm p r year: 4 year. for $1, In ~ dvance, tent ember h as come 1'01111(1aaain ; t h rains 1/"ilZ soon b through More supplies were sent to the orth frican theatre ending with Pearl Harbor on the plan i '0 11C are 011 our I' ay to ke p our fat fill l'C1HlfZl'OIlS. of war than w re shipp d to Europe in the entire 20 endorsed by the Farm Bureau. AI'- Vol. XXI No.9 Our ship is docke«, Her 1101<1 is st ockrit II it n all the 11 «ruke stores rang m nts w re made to take care of . ~Whi"'t lec 11 illpil IOJlOIIY tli J)(111118 alon!! the coral shores. month period of U. S. participation in World War I . Ie s than 5 custom s per mit. 8 t toon she ioill Sl){>('(l us [ust aUll sur (1('1'OSS 17/ h eai infl miles Overseas the Transport Corps has the job of unload- years passed and volume demonstrated To 11 tierc our destiny awaits Oil t cemlnt) [un u!c isles,' the soundn ss of th plan and the To 'll here the .laps. all It ell entr ell hCI7, await 1111/ pals anrZ me ing troops and supplies. Where ha~bor facilities are oor fa t that farm 1'8 mak liberal and er- iLas mont uni ns, the U. S. Dep't of With the uiorst tJtr.y hu» to of/c}-so 1cc'rc troonin: to the s a. , fective use of electric light and power . .or not available, it establish s mobile ports f-or discharge Labor, and th Offic of rice Administration expressed The companies have responded' by re- Ru mbl itut, rtrrnbllru), rumblin[J 011 our t rip of cargo. It moves supplies right up to the combat ducing guarante p riod and I heral- themselves 0 the n d for further wage increases. Prom our Base in lray-rlOlClHlnl1er to the 1Nlitinfl t ransport ship; zone. In North Afric , England, Iran, Egypt and else- izing their programs to reach more They told one nother off. It was hard to believe one's Our [iclt; equitnncnt 011 0111' bucks ; the last insnection don ; but less favorably located rural custo- lVc'rc on 01/1' 1{ aJl to 'I'ok.u: to (101lSC the R; ing su n ; where its soldier-railroaders operate military railway ser- mers from the rural Ilne nstruetton eyes w w who was pushing who else around. To chose the last imnulcr fro it the rain nttrt« 01 Catha]l VIces. point of view. R. J. Thorn s, pr id t f h A to Worker Ion .And tu hus71 the (totut» ot C011"U(', t on the Roatl to famZaZay. Our h cart s ([1'(' ldy7I tcit.l« coniut cnce : our muscles t ru incil antl et. exceeds total supply. CIO an farm h ckl r, compl ined 0 the resid t that n'c ];n01(' tti« trirl •.s of hrnul-t o-lut ntl tnu! 1Cl: shall not for!! t, Call For Practical A-Pointed out that it is folly to is- members 0 his union are bing squeezed betw en con- POI' 'lce are Uncle i 'am's .Marin s ana 1CC have CO) k: to £10- 'Live Stock Prog am Rue governm nt regulations on foods With Freedoms Pour to buttic for 1ce 1JIC(W to sec it throuah, (Con tinned from page one) ti ally rising p ic sad r ctically frozen wages. They farmer adds his costs, he is not en if they are not or cannot b policed. ano h 5.-Call d upon offi e of price ad- woul d m e in pay i price were 'll}dn l;in (I, th in1•.ins), t11i /1.'in a as 1/'0 (/0 c uraged to buy and feed live stock. Of all th t liinq« so far O1Ca1/ 1 '(> left so lona (f(/O: Further, he is disturb d by what gov- ministration to put an end to talk not roll d b ck. that government will purchase all Of homes antl [ollc. (I1/(} }WPPJI flay,' a ru! youth (11/ aJ! back tnere; ernment may do in th matt r of N xt day am P rkins, secretary of I bor, ld 0/ these 'Ic/'re thinkin!l a, 1(' (10 to sail 101' Oorl-k1l0In-lcllere. price ciltngs. lIe has prospective live stock for resale at lower prtc a, a program to be financ d by subsidies. the public tam ,worn n, old people and ki s work- Just 1,'ccp them ((.'I th 1/ ur /01' us ana 1I'e'll return on day ceilings on hogs and cattle hanging August the Month of Farm 1l111cn ICC Itanc scoured ttic sencn s as anil clcarct! the trash 111{'ay. ov' r his head. lIe hears official talk Livestock producers, said the resolu- in the automobile plants were averaging $57 per week about government buying live stock tion, want to mak plans with some Bureau Summer Just I:e 'j) tliinu« ,'trai!lllt and send the tools to flit e the 1 Ti])s 1~ hat for confidence. for 46 hours. She id h t w ges there h d increased An(l llC ioit] help to lrin the P ace when we have 'lcon the war. at its own price and reselling it at a Meetings lower pr l e. 'I'he farmer wants to know G.-Opposed roll back of rood prices Troopin{l, trooping to the sea- twice as fast s the cost of living since M y of 1942. Look for 'It in the History Book-the otn ',' Iarines ana me. where he is at." through paymen t of .subsidies. Said a Many County and Community Farm "pay as you eat" program should be Presi P u M rr y nd William Green of the R. S. lark Describes War Meat Board followed as "the American public is Bureau picnics are held during Au- gust. This year, program committees ::115 lort k Grlnnel! Street Mr. Wilson said that the War teat I . CIO and . 0 L. told the resident anoth r time that in position to pay its own grocery took advantage of the recess in Con- Jackson, Ii '}ligan Board and the meat management pro- bills." gress to invite their representative or they' have to drop support of his price and wage stabili- gram dev loped by th attonal Live United States Senates to have a day Stock and Meat Council would work Resolutions Committee zatio programs unl s h rol ed prices b ck to Sep- But several years have passed. The German war if given an opportunity. Presidents of 1ichigan live stock with a large farm group, and to dis- organizations were the resolutions cu s Washington matters of interest temb r of 1942. They said that the Pr sident should machine functions on a considerable scale and operates Wilson d scribed the War Mea'_ to farmers with the County Farm Bur- committee: A. N. Brown, Jonesville, get rid of Administrator Pr ntiss Brown for failing to on gasoline and oil. Board as set. up within the 'War Food eau membership. Following are pic- Administration. It represents total chairman, Michigan Lamb Feeders nics at which members of congress make roll backs to their s tisfaction. Germany has one g eat natural resource. That is an supply and total demand and machin- Ass'n; Arthur Ingold, Riga, Michigan spoke: A w ek I ter Mr. rown's OPA told the public that ery for adjusting the two to balance, Cattle Feeders Ass'n; C. L. Myers, Newaygo County Farm BUTeau Aug. abundance of coal. Long before World ar I the he said. On the board demand for Marcellus, Michigan Swine Breeders 17 at Fremont Lake. Senator Homer weekly! wages for manufacturing workers, after mak- Germans knew more than anyone else about the meat is represented by governm ut Ass'n; Harold Harwood, Ionia, Mich- Ferguson. ing d ductions for the i crease in living costs, have chemistry of coal. They came to supply the orId with officials. One represents the armed igan Beef Cattle Breeders Ass'n ; Lapeer County Farm Bureau at forces, a second represents civilians Frank Oberst, Breckenridge, Michigan, Annrook park, Lapeer, August 19. Sen- risen 28 % over January, 1941. The 0 A said that marvelous dyes, drugs, industrial products of all kinds, through the government's meat ration- Live Stock Exchange; Dean Rogers, at.or Ferguson, and State Commlaslon- fac ory wage worker are 41 per cent better off than all made from coal. Their chemical industry, based ing and OPA divisions, and a third our Detroit, president of the Michigan er of Agriculture Charles' Figy. all! s, or th lend lease requirements. Inde ndent Packers Ass'n. Isabella County Farm Bureau at they were three years ago this August. The implication upon coal, became one of the largest industrial and The supply of meat is represented in Congressional District Chairman Island park, Mt. Pleasant, August 19. was that perhaps wages should be rolled back rather financial powers in the world. the persons of experienced men from Chairmen named by C. L. Brody to Congressman Roy Woodruff. each major branch of the packing in- organize congressional district live Mason County Farm Bureau's farm- than the prices for food nd 0 her items in the cost of The Germans learned in those years that gasoline stock committees include: Dean Rog- city picnic at Ludington state park, dustry. The war meat board's job, said living. ers and W. W. Crapo of Detroit for Aug. 25. Congressman Albert J. En- could be manufactured by treating coal pro erly with Wilson, is to s e that the arm d forces, five metropolitan Detroit congression- gel spoke, our civilians and our allies each get All of this is most unusual. hydrogen gas. In fact, through the hydrogenation their proper share of the available al districts; Arthur Ingold of Manistee County Farm Buteau at Riga, 2nd; Reese Van Vranken, Camp Manikiwa Aug. 29. Congress- process, 107 lbs. of gasoli ne can be made fro 100 lbs. supply of meat. man Engel. Kalamazoo, 3rd; C. L. Myers, Marcel- On Aeeu u a ·ng Pr pry of coal. Germany is reported to have carried the hydro- Resolutions Urge 6-Point Program The group endorsed the National lus, 4th; M. B. McPherson, 5th; W. D. White, Hartland, 6th; Al- Lowell, Pine River Community Farm Bur- eau, Gratiot county, Wheeler field, St. genation process very far during the years bef re World Live Stock and Meat Council meat Louis, Aug. 25. Congressman Fred L. Bethel Community Farm Bureau of Branch county len Rush, Romeo, 7th; Harold Har- War II and built many plants for the process. At the management program with these res- wood, Ionia, 8th; -Ernest MGCarty, Crawford. has observed that naturally it is hard for young people olutions: Tri-County Farm Bur-eau (Antrim, close of the war she may not have many left, but she Traverse CUy, 9th; Charles L. Pres- Charlevoix an.,d I);.~l ~ <; ties) at to see t at over a period of years farmers accumulate I.-Recommended that the govern- cott, 10th; J. S. Mitchell, Holly, 17th. arted with plenty of them. ment encourage farm rs to produce Eastport eounty park, August 2&.. Co~ as much property if not more than people do in the the largest possible volume of live gressman Fred L. Bradley. In this country we understand how to make gasoline Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau cities. stock for slaughter through a proper 2,.000 Urge Meat Plan from coal, but the cost of the manufacture is said to be (Benzie, Leelanau and Grand Trav- price l' lationship between feed and The city man' s pay looks good. Especially so in some about three times greater than the cost of gasoline pro- liv sto k. At Kansas iCily erse counties) at Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan Fair Grounds, instances in this period of war time wages. But, gen- 2.-TIecommendea control of the Two thousand live stock producers duced from crude oil. Our current shortage of gasoline August 22, Congressman Albert Engel. from western and midwestern states erally speaking, after living expenses have been paid, the slaughter of live stock and a program is not so much a matter of supply as it is of transpor- met at Kansas City September 2 :to and a terr iflo hortage by next sprinlg. for measuring the exact tonnage of advan age for most' city people is more apparent than unge the War Food Admintstratton to T-hey said (government policies regard- zation. We may make gasoline from coal so eday, but supply. co-operate with them in the meat man- ing price ceilings are S() confusing real. They come to realize that. They are 10 to 15 3.-Recommended that demand for agement plan developed by the Na- that feeders are refusing to buy rhe not until gasoline from cr de oil becomes much more meats by government ag ncies be con, tional Live Stock and Meat Council. ar in acquiring a home. Their opportunities for flood of grass fed steers now going to expensive than it has been, or gasoline made from coal trolled. That civilian demand be con- They app aled to Congress for help m-arkets instead of feed lots. Vilsitors savings or accumulation of property come after that. trolled through rationing. That gov- in making the plan eff ctive Cattle- at the meeting included 17 Congress •. becomes much cheaper to make than it is now. ernment and civilian demands be co- men predicted a record marketing of On the other hand, great numbers rent all their lives. ordinated so that total demand never grass-rat steers in the next six weeks men, three gov-ernors and the mayor of New York City. But, take note, said the Bethel Community Farm rme a Life I s ranee ure u, of the value of the readily marketable property As far as can be determined, less than half of Mich- nat the average armer accumulates in the shape of live- igan farmers have life insurance. There are several stock and poultry, farm equipment and farm inven- reasons for that, but the fact is that farmers are ap- ori A h same time his farm home and fields and orchards are ikely to be worth more than when he took proached less about life insurance than any other class When the long dis once operator say of people. So there is one reason they have less of it. hem over. The home in the city may be worth more, On the other hand, no other class of people pays and again it may be worth much less as the years pass. more attention to insuring the risks connected with their business than farmers do. JlPLEASE LIMIT o Ameri s Nearly aU farmers buy fire insurance for their homes The Yankee sol ier in England knows what he wants, t h imes. he asks for it, the folk 0 a pamp let of British there are baffled some- terms an the' r Ameri- and barns, their equipment, They protect themselves against loss from damage by stock, and sto ed crops. y AL wind or hail. They insure their cars and trucks against c n quiv lent has b en issued in England for those losses by collision or from public liability suits. ho at r th rican soldiers. Farmers buy many 0 her kinds of insurance, al- II B ar in mind, ays this pamphlet, m rr an oldier ask for pie, he means a fruit sand- that when the though we may not think of it in that way. Investments TO 5 in spray equipment and spray materials are a form of in- ich; that candy means chocolates or sweets. When surance. So are payments for testing cattle for TB sks for F nch fri d otato s, he wants potato . and Bangs disease. And so on. here's the reason • chips, and when he asks for potato chips, he means When a man insures his life, he is protecting his potato crisps. If he wants a steak broiled, grill it, and family by assuring it a measure of financial security. It at's what he want. If he asks for garters, he really could be enough to pay all debts, and help ra ....e an 1 Long di tance telephone lines to many place , wants sock uspenders. hould he a k for change in educate he family in comfort. The man w 0 insur s e p cially to war-hu y area , a e 0 erloaded, and ill m ns in n t s. f he a ks where th nearest his life is also building for himself. He has a constantly urg nt civilian calls often are delayed. drug st re i , send him to th chemists shop. growing savings in the cash or loan values of his life h ut fe of the many explanations made insurance. The time comes when the responsil ilities Additiona line, h •ch would 11 Ip u handle thi In tn let. They think we have some trange of a growing family have passed, and his life insurance great vol me of wartime calls, cannot be built he- dare doin th ir best to be helpful. We family protection program becomes an accumulati .In for cause of hortage of needed materials. th t our boys g t quit a bang out of the whole his own late years. 00. So, tile line are Ira bu y and other call e Army T ansport s are Wl.. ting, the operator will a you to p ea e a Millions of American troops in training ca __ ns and limit y ur call to five minu e • hard a gre t deal to the effect millions of tons of war material and supplies in our had consumed enormous reserve factories and depots do not in the least awe the . i , but By m in hat requ t, yo help i ro e the Iine built up for short but transported to zones of combat, the rnen and r iaterials everybody, including your elf. p of ar, h r me hanized ar machine are rapidly changing the course of the war. top. That brings to our attention the great w :k being h no oil production of her own. The done by the Army Transport Corps. The 256,000 men B TELE c p y and oth r sourc s is import- in this organiz tion are moving men nd supp ies to I t ugh f r. parts of the world. MICHIGAN FARM ! l SOW RYE T growth for grazing animals next April, said H. C. Rathel', head of farm crops. FARM BUREAU We Sho d e FALL TO T rc He advises sowing rye at the rate of 1 % to 2 bushels an acre for pasture purposes. Beneficial effects of a DIRECTORS PRAISE To Hold T e e FEED SUPPLY legume may be obtained by adding 15 pounds of vetch to the acre. JONES & BOWLES Have Faith in Farm Leaders higher in price than a farm pocket- book can warrant to buy, don't kill the Rather points out that sowing rye or Provide Some Late Pasture rye and vetch as a pasture crop is a. J ones Favor Support Price And Stand Fast With whole farm program by howling abou Says People ill E t it. We can never attain the goal we And Good Growth good follow-up practice for fields that To Assure Maximum Other Farmers want for farm prices by scolding Of Foods ow grew small grain without other seed- Next April about the high price of any particular ings or field p as, early potatoes, or Production By MR . EDITH M. WAGAR commodity that we don't happen to Into Live Stock canning crops. In addition, there is Briar Hill Farm, Carleton; Monroe 00. Stretch the winter liv stock feed considerable raise. We must remember that the fallowed acreage that Marvin Jones, War Food Adminis- "We have reached the point in our and save other feedstuffs and labor could not be planted because of the wet I hope every farmer having access good price is helping some other farm- trator, and Chester Bowles, new gen- prosecuti 11 of the war \ 11 re there to the Michigan Farm ews read the er whose pocketbook is just as thin by sowing rye in late August or early spring. Aft r th rye pasture has eral manager of the Office of Price Isn't a chance of our produ ing ade- article written by Mr. Brody in the as ours at times. If we cannot afford September, dairy and crops staff men served its purpose next spring, the Administration, were commended by quate quantities of th kinds of goods Augu t edition. to pay the price, let's admit it to at Michigan State college uggest. the Michigan State Farm Bureau to which this country's civilian popu- land may then be plowed for corn, soy- It was a bold, plain statement con- ourselves and buy something more in Such se dings will provide some late beans, field beans, potatoes, board of directors at Lansing, Aug. lation has been accustomed," aid H. sugar cerning farm issues. It pointed out line with our income. one of us 30 for their recent public statements. E. Babcock of the Grange League ed- fall pasture and make available a nice beets or any other adapted crop. Yields to our readers the real danger facing ever hear a laboring man or woman Mr. Jones spoke in favor of support eration of ew York recently. He of such crops tend to be especially the busine s of farming unless the scold about high wages but rather prices to farmers for farm products said: farmers are on their guard. they at once feel they should work •••••••••••• good on land that has grown the rye and vetch combination. to assure maximum production of all foods. He said also that he thought Of course, people who do not farm for wages at the same high level. "As bluntly as I can say it, I want to add that every day we delay starting Rye provides lush, green, appetizing, for a living are going ,to deny what We Know What To Do the greatest production could be had In the past when we knew we could to shift our human diet over to an does not suit them, and they are and easily digested material for dairy by putting the job up to farmers for ever-increasing perc nta e of the foods going to leave no not afford a Lincoln car, we didn't cows, according to A. C. Baltzer, col- their voluntary action. Mr. Bowles demand the price to be lowered to now being directly consumed by hogs, stone unturned to lege extension specialist in dairy hus- said that he was in favor of discon- that of a Ford, but rather we pur- poultry for meal, and in the fattening offset any good ef- bandry. Approximately one acre will tinuing all types of rationing and OPA chased the car we could afford. ow, of mutton and be f, we jeopardiZE; our feet such state- be required for each cow. Baltzer regulation at the earliest poss.ble ments might have if we cannot pay the price establish- whole war effort. cautions that the rye pasture is like- moment. on the pub lie. ed for huckleberries. let's fill our cans "Reduced to simplest terms, our ly .to infuence the flavor of the milk. The Farm Bureau directors approv- Therefore, it be- with elderberries and be glad some food fight now is a question of PI' - He suggests that the pasture be supple- ed such statements in a resolution hooves everyone farm woman profi ted a bit on this ducing sufficient cereals and legumes sent to the two national leader-s. (wheat and beans) to furnish our ci- FEE! mented with hay and that the cows of us to read such year's crop of huckleberries. Let's Copies of the resolution were sent to vilian population with its basic r e- This boo - articles with all not join the class demanding cheap Colli nPlan be removed from the pasture two hours before milking time so as to re- duce the off-flavor hazard. Michigan members in Congress. resolution follows: The seriousness and get them so firmlY fix- food at all times. A Time to Say Enough quirements of protein and calories, and enough fresh fruit and vegetables lei show. howlo build modern.lm- proved.1 yp. E y The board of directors of the Mich- ed in our minds There's another lesson that farmers and enough fresh milk to supplement poullrv hou.es pays Michigan Owns igan State Farm Bureau meeting at Lansing, August 30, commends the that we can repeat should learn if they want justice for all and that is to know when they a bread and bean diet by protecting its mineral and vitamin cont nt. for all cllmat.s. Shows structural detail •• "' 'Rf. W~GA" them and defend practical, common-sense Viewpoint re- have reached peak Plices. Many a "For reasons which I f ar are large- TIME! More of Great Lakes cently voiced by War Food Adminis- them when nec ssary. time the over-zealous farmer has de- ]y political, partially sociallstlc, and Housing your hen in a comfortable, sani- Michigan owns more square miles of We Should Be Dependable tary, rat-proof concrete poultry house is trator Marvin Jones in favor of sup- manded 'a still higher price and as a one hundred per cent bu.reaucratic, Every farmer in Michigan should ood way to insure bigger e g production. surface area on the Great Lakes than port prices to farmers for farm pro- result the whole structure of prices those from whom our Food Adminis- When built of concrete a poultry house ill If your job depends on your car-or if be very grateful that it has been any other state. With a total of 38,575 ducts to assure maximum production has tumbled over his head. We should trator takes his orders hav not recog- last a lifetime and its mode t first cost ill you just want to "keep it rolling"- possible for 11'. Brody to be in close better look into Stare Farm's modern square miles of the Great Lakes under of all foods. know the cost of production and what nized the facts and thereby, in th m- be practically the last. 80% Collision Insurance Plan. Ordi- its jurisdiction, Michigan leads all We observe that too low prices, touch with affairs in Lansing and in selves, constitute our chief food Long-lasting concrete i the thrifty ma- should be the reasonable margin of nary insurance pays only for damages other states in this respect. Wisconsin whether caused by price ceilings or Washington. He has the courage to profit, and then be satisfied if both threat. terial for feeding floors, dairy barn floors. costing over $25 or $50. This unique other directives, force many producers report the facts to us. Through him "If we are to obtain adequate tood, milk house • foundations, grain storage • is second with 10,062 square miles. are covered in the price established. plan pays 80% of every collision repair we know the attitude of some who manure pits, water tanks-improvement bill, no matter how small, up to $250 New York controls 36,627 square miles and processors to get out of certain We must also be willing to concede we as civilians must be willing to lines of production. That creates represent us in our legislative halls. that help you raise more needed foodstuff • ••• and 100% of bills over $250, up to on the Great Lakes; Ohio, 3,457; Min- that the ,high wages of the laboring shift from what we have been ac- and including the actual value of car. shortages which bring black markets Those of us ,back on the farm have man are not all ,profit and neither is customed to eating to a war diet, 'This Send today for "llOW to build" booklets. nesota, 2,212; Illinois, 1,526; Pennsyl- a real job on our hands in backing If you need help. get in touch ith your Investigate-today! and the gouging of consumers. the price paid for their commodities is the first essential if, what is pro- vania, 735; and Indiana, 228. him up in his good work. We can see concrete contractor, ready-mixed concrete We commend the emphasis Mr. that we buy clear profit to industry. duced, is to go around. producer or building material dealer. SEE YOUR LOCAL AGENT to it that he knows he can depend Write Mich. State Farm Bureau J ones has placed on securing maxi- We must be willing to see all sides to "The second essential is to remove State Agent Taxes now take twenty-one cents mum production through the encour- upon us at all times. We want to the question, and aim to get our just the blight of governmental control 'a.'. on penny po,'a' and mall 221 North Cedar, Lans ing hear through him just what our Con- out of every dollar received by the agement of voluntary action on the share of ~he nation's income and no and planning from our agriculture, State Farm Insurance Companies railroads for transporting freight, pas- part of the farmers themselves rather gressmen are oing for us. We cer- more, and then to be satisfied with and challenge the resourcefulu 59 and PORTL ND CEMENT ASSOCIATION of Bloomington, Illinois than through VVashington orders and tainly have a great advantage over our lot. Ingenuity of farms to produce any De,t. 19·4, Olds Tn., Bldg.,Lmlnll, MJcb. sengers, express, and mail, compared the farmer of years ago, for our or- o Please ••• • •• • ••••• with 4.6 cents in the last World War. directives. We urge President Roosevelt to ac- ganization sees to it that we are in- Let Us Stand Fast Let's keep in mind that none of us food which in their judgm nt will pay th m most ... send me free booklet, "Improved PouUru Housing with Concrete." formed on which way our Congress- o Also booklet 00 ..,-...."-...,,..- __ cord administrative officers his full want to live in any other country, so "Finally, I would put guaranteed (nam other hnpro".mente luch •• feed 1ft. support in the promotion and execu- man and U. S. enators have voted on let's think twice before we condemn f1oor'.llullt ho •••••• dl"Y bIrD f1oon •• ~o.) prices-and liberal prices at that -on Name _ tion of sane and workable programs every important agricultural measure. everybody and everything as it is, the basic foods which the nation must We Are In Position To Knuw P.O. R.R.No., __ --:;._ of this kind. Only by freeing the food but let's give credit where due and have on which to build a diet. 'l'llis We must be alert as to what is go- production program from the destruc- tive influences of social and political ing on, for there's always some po- litical scheme being hatched up to get give co-operation Where needed in making right all that we feel needs means good prices at the farm for ~~~~-------------------- planners can the serious food crisis be correction. the un thinking farmer off the track, Let's keep our faith in our leader- met. The Michigan State Farm Bureau is unalterably opposed to the program for the buying of farm crops. That sort of thing would cost the taxpay- to get him s itched over on some- thing else so that he will not be so concerned ab t his own affairs. Farm people have gone a long way ship, for by so doing, we are helping to make a hard and difficult task an easier one for all concerned. ACT W! in protecting their own interests. Lime your sour ields now-do your p rt ers billions of dollars and load the 10,000 Attend They have organizations now. There in our greater production towards all-out farmer with dictatorial controls. is no reasonable excuse for any farm- Farm Bureau Picnics The Farm Bureau is opposed to re- war effort. er to not know who is his friend quiring compliance by the farmer to Well over 10,000 persons have at- when it comes to legislation. We any federal food production dtrecttve tended County Farm Bureau picnics FRANCE AGSTONE has been iding have the opportunity to get firs t in order for him to secure fertilizer, this summer, as follows: Bay, Saginaw hand information through our national production successfully for over twe ty- machinery, transportation, and other and Tuscola 3,000, orthwestern ich- setups that it an be brought to any farm supplies in his all-out effort for Igan 00, Mason 1,000, Van Buren 350, five years. local group so quickly that each in- food production. The knowledge and Isabella 500, Berrien 2,000, Gratiot dividual voice can support or protest experience for meeting the unprece any pending legislation in ample time dented food production problem rests to make his influence count before ?OO, Lenawee 50, Ionia 2,000. Organiza- tion Day Club Fair sponsored by Farm Your Local AAA Committee or Elevator in the common sense and exper-ience (of the farmers themselves. We call the measure becomes a law. Our job Bureau and Grange 2,000, Tri-County Can Supply Your Need back on the farm is to see to it that 250. upon our national Administration to we act promptly when our national free the farmers of the nation from organization asks us to act. THE FRANCE STONE COMPAN Y .111 unnecessary hindrances so that th 3 Cherries, red and black raspberries MONROE, MICHIGAN We must have faith that Mr. Brody initiative and loyalty of farm people were a short crop this year. and Mr. O'Neal and Mr. Goss and can be made fully effective in serving Mr. Holman and others in like posi- our nation and our allies at this time. tions will never advise us until they We also commend Chester Bowles, are absolutely certain which is the general manager of the Office of Price best method to follow. Administration for his anti-bureau- I have no patience with the fellow cratic attitude in advocating the dis- who refu es to go along with our continuance of federal controls at the leaders yet has not other solution to earliest possible moment. offer. By no means do I suggest any To summarize, the Michigan State one adopting a rubber stamp attitude. Farm Bureau urges: We must all do our own thinking, but (1) Support prices for farm pIO' we can allow ourselves to be guided ducts sufficient to encourage maxi- by leaders who have first hand infor- mum farm production. mation. (2) Retail price ceilings intelli- We Have Our Temptations gently determined and administered How much easier it is to talk co- at a level to permit and encourage operation than it sometimes it to the victories of our fighting men abroad B EHIND stand America's half-billion acres of farm lands at home. maximum efficiency of distribution. (3) Ceilings on and control of in- dustrial and labor prices in fair rela- actually co-operate, especially when we can see a little immediate per- sonal gain by closing our eyes to the tionship to established retail price goal set for a lasting policy. These ceilings. backsliding practices are always more An army of 6 million determined farmers work (4) Consultation and collabora- evident in tense times such as these, those acres. tion with producers, processors and for it's a temptation to let the other distributors in determining and ad- fellow do the tight sitting until the And this is what they are doing. ministering policies concerning farm benefits have been established. food matters. I guess there's just so much human They're feeding over 8 million men in our armed (5) Simplification and where prac- nature. The perfect co-operator is tical elimination of questionnaires something that must come in the fu- forces. and red tape methods in favor of a ture if at all, but it is difficult to be greater measure of local participation patient when indUference is exhibited They're sending overseas 5 million dollars' worth and responsibilities. at a time when loyalty and co-opera- of food a day on our lend-lease program. (6) No subsidies and rollback tion is so greatly needed. In spite of prices except in rare and exceptional it, all right and justice will overcome instances, viz: where new products all hinderances in time. They're providing food for the 35 million fami- are needed hurriedly for war pur- When and Not to Speak lies busy at home. poses. Our farm women can help tremend- (7) Farm organizations are oppos- ously by knowing when and when not We know, because by far the greater part of what ed to taxing future generations and to speak. Several times during the the soldiers upon their return home past few months I've overheard farm they produce is carried by the railroads - part women denouncing the high price of in order to furnish cheap living to the of the million-and-a-third tons of all kinds of highest income groups in history. orne commodity ,that they didn't hap- freight hauled a mile every minute of the day pen to raise this year. ow if straw- The livestock Industry is producing beries or raspberries or tomatoes or . and night. record numbers of cattle, hogs, and potatoes or pork chops or butter or lamfbs. chickens or any other farm crop is Like the farmers, the railroads have 10 t many of their men to Uncle Sam. And they have to get along with little or no new equipment. But, also like the farmers, they are determined to do their level best to meet all the demands made TWI E FO FAR I BUREAU' c lCO Bl DER ..FOR.'NVA ~ON T'VI TE i an A-I quality twine with • Put a circle around the date=-Tl-.Jrsday; Bond in September. That', In IIJJi!ion u n them-to hack up to the limit them n who trouble-free feature that will save you time September 9th. For that'S the day the 3rd your regular War Bond purcha es. nv fi ht for our fr e American way of self-reliance, in the harve t field where time i money. War Loan Drive starts; more than lOO-a lot mote-if )'ou po enterprise and initiative. Every ball i sruarantecd full length and On that day, you will be asked to go the .ibly can; strerurth. Patent eris s-ere cover prevent limit to back our valiant fighting men. You The job is big. Everyone must do hi //1/1 break', snarling, or hunchinz. Run' free to will be asked to do your share in the great- la -t foot. It' tr ated to repel in ect. Buy share if we are to put thi drive ov r the top. est invasion the world has ever seen. Answer U 1 0 twine and know you're getting the War Bond ate the safe t inv tment in 8 LB. BALL lour country'S roll call! Criss-Cross Cover be t. world. For your own sake, lor your oun ty 500 ft. per pound Your part is to back this invasion by in- sake, put every spare dim and dollar i .esting in at least one EXTRA 100 War Bond during the 3rd at LoaA riv. FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Ine., Lansing Michigan Buy at Farm Burpou Stores and Co-op AjS ns BAC E TT K SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER h bled sine 193 -more than 11 mil- lion members. his is mainly I' spon- sible for organizeu labor's powerful influ nee over our national adminis- tration. Farmers must maintain a strong organization to cope with strongly organiz d labor ; Ith its de. mands for high r wag and ,cheap food, its d mands for policies, which, up Continue Michigan Food Conference Ill. Agr'l Ass'n Man Shows if adopted can only load to the ex- R cord or Discusses Cov't Policies Facts & Groups Farmer ploitation of th mortcan farmer. Th grox th of Farm ur au memo Outing With Congressmen Must Deal With bership during the pa t ten years from the low point in 1933 of 163,246 to col County Ii hi an farm rs, processors of C. L. Mast, Jr., of the Illinois Agr'l [;91,230 in 19·12 represents real pro: h ve h n having food, and distributors of foods have ss'n t lis us that a look at the record gross. But when we contrast our good runny y aI'S. or ranized the Ilclrlgan Food Con! 1'- shows that farmers need a strong or- membership with 6 million tarmers It i th large t SUllllll meeting of once for concerted action on all phases ganization, and should make their in the nation, it is apparent that we 0': the food probl m. Farm Bur au larger and strong I' to have just laid the foundation-the Farm Bur au folks in the state. protect to interests of agriculture. big job is ahead. 'I'his y ar th • it ndanc > u u t 19 During August a11([early Mast tells us that these statements committe s of producer, ommitte s -The contrast between the num- t 1~rank ntro t church grov , er st of d scribe the position of the farmer in her of Farm Bureau m mbers (693,553 'a ina 'I{ a more than 3,000. of m at packers, fruit and vegetable relation to oth l' groups today: on June 30, 1943) and the member- The rl'ri· ount.y picnic, as it is call- cann rs, feed manufacturers, milk dis- 1-Farm 1'15 are becoming more and ship of organized labor (11,000,000) pel, nd avors to hav as many people tributors, retail gro rs and butchers more a minority group. Today, less loaves much to he desired. It certain- as po slble havi ng a part in it. For and oth rs were calling upon Michigan than one-fourth of the population are ly presents a chall nge to any farmer year back a well slaff d Ii t of corn- m mb rs of Congr . They 'I{ r giv- farmers (50 per cent in 1 50). As who has at heart the future of Ameri- m it to s has been re iponsible or ing hom first hand accounts of the farmers become a smaller portion of can agriculture and the farm home. many things to he done. 'the commit- ef[ cts of gov rnment food poltci s the total population, their need for on their industries and their problems strong organization becomes greater. Sixty-five trains containing approxi- te members do a good job. Th y have in runcttontne in the food program. 2-Farmers receive but 10 per cent mately 1,350 freight and passenger • picntc and a list of sports and ent 1'- Other !Low Years Have Been They vere making recommendations cf the national income (one-third be- cars are required to move an infantry ta lnment ev nt 111. t moves ahead like to ongrcss. Followed by RecorCl fore the i vil War). True, farmers division of about 15,.000men and their clockwork. There is omething for must expect their share to decrease equipment. e oryono to do if he wants to and The Hchigan Food conference, 01'- Harvests with the decline in the portion of the many do part lcinate. ganiz d e rly in the summer und r th population, but strong organization is It's healthy and patriotic to eat Standard events ar the horse pull- chairmanship of C. L. rody of the On favorable locations, sugar beet essential if they are to be in position vegta'l5 es, ra w or cooked. ing cont sts, pony races for young- tate Farm Bureau, agr ed ugust 9 returns per acre in Michigan promise to demand their fair share of the na- st '1'8, hall games, husband calling and Ion n point program to present to the highest acre income of any field tional income during and after the • • • • • tit other contests to provide plenty of fun, C ngr ss in behalf of producers, pro- crop eo' pt potatoes in 1943, said H. war. Til y had them this year. Aft l' a num- cessors and distributors of food. The C. Rather, head of the Michigan State 3-During World War I, the aver- ber of year they ave up the annual onfer nce recommended: College farm crops dep't. age non-farm family sp nt more than 1-Unification of the Whole food pro- Bad weather and other conditions 35 per cent of their income for food. tuz of war between the ·talw· rts of th thr o counties. Too tough on the du tlon, processing and distribu- reduced the acreage in 1943 so that Today, due to greatly increased pay- boys. Contest results this year: ti n program under one govern- S0111efactories won't operate, but that rolls, the non-farm family need spend ment agency. doesn't mean that the beet industry only 22 per cent. In view of this fact, Iemb rship-Saginaw now has its is on the way out. There have hcon farmers cannot see the justice for sub- goal of 1,400 famili. as memb rs. 2- ccognttlon of all branches of the other years when tho acreage harvest- sidies and food price roll back pro- To get it th east section of th coun- food industry as ess ntial to the e-I was very low, but in the years fol- grams. Farmers must build a strong ty, led by John Marthey of Bridgeport war effort to the sam respect and lowing plantings bounded back to new organization if they are to ward off challenged the wst section, I d by to the same degre a is the pro- highs. Some of the largest tonnages Anton Dahl, to a mcmliership contest. Benefits Paid For Members Remarks Recall Farm Bureau duction and handling of arma- on record were harvested. the drive for cheap food when unem- ployment and lower industrial in- Marthey's crowd got 31 additional In For Groups Amount Fight for Sales Ta ments. "There should be an increase in comes appear in the wake of this war. m mill'S, and Dahl's III in got 17. That 3-Administration of a price program beet acreage in 1944," Rather said. was more than nough to make tho To $449 Exemption 4-From 1932 to 1935, the number of on the basis of encouraging produc- "Some fields Intended for beets or United States Department of Agricul- total 1,400. 1.•oser Dahl wore pajamas tion, and elimination of price ceil- grain In 1943 out not planted, have ture employees increased by more :We present this summary of lh ex- harl :F;igy, State Commission r when h told the picnic gathering ings which tend to have the op- ideal soil for sugar beets. Many of than 250 per cent. This expansion • hout it. p rience of Kalamazoo County Farm agriculture, told 150 m mbers of Bur au members with th group hos- posite effect . these Iielda CRn L2 plowed in August was necessitated by an agricultural Horse pulling-Jack Marhl of rock- n B o ouuty Farm Bureau at their pitalization s rvic off r d by the picnic August 17, that 39 more items 4-S01ution of the inflation problem and September. Part of this prepara- emergency. Now, with the emergency Auto thieves are busier than ever th~~ vHlc township had a small team of days! Protect the investment your car Hchigan Hospita I Servic , in co-op ra- ·ould be on the sales tax li t if it had on a constructive basis by encour- tion for next year will thus be out long past, the Department still is a bays that out-pulled any color of nags represents with State Farm Automo- tion with th Michigan tate Farm not been for th fan orga izations. aging production and si honing off of the way before the rush of fall har- gigantic bureaucracy of nearly 90,000 they could bring up. Second, Adolph vest. Seedbed preparation next spring employees, many of whom it appears bile Insurance. For very little you can Bureau. That recalls the two year struggle the ever increasing purchasing Revard of Linwood, Bay county. Third, get broad coverage for theft, fire, and Some 298 Kalamazoo Farm Bureau wag d by the State Farm Bureau and power of the American people on fall plo:wed land can be 'completed devote their principal energies to the a dozen other eventualities ••• insur•• Arthur Schmidt of Frankonlust, Bay families have been enroll d through as ociat d farmers' elevators from through taxes and enforced savings early if the weather is anywhere near perpetuation of their jobs and the in- ance that really protects. State Farm's county. The .teams pulled according to crease in their power over agriculture. sev n Community Farm Bureau 1fl33 to 935 to stop collection of sales by additional purchases of war normal in 1944:' more auto insurance for .10U" money thuir weight, Place winners divided Up to 1932, the USDA had less than plan has made it the world's Iargest groups over a period of 14 months. tao' on seeds, f eds, fertilizers, farm bonds. $100 in prizes. Committ e members 25,000 employees. automobile casualty company! End During that time Hi families in foul' machinery and other supplies used in 5-Elimination of subsidies and dis- in charge were: Arthur S .hmidt, 5-The executive branch of the car worries-investigate today' community groups had 79 days of hos- producing farm products for sale. The continuing their use as a means of Federal Government now has three Fr nkenlust; Herb Schmidt, Bay City; I, arm Bureau appealed to Governor pital care for which the ho ipital ser- controlling inflation a d prices. times as many employees a it had at SEE YOUR LOCAL AGENT Ha rold Helmreich, Bay county and 1 urphy and the State sales tao board Write Mich. State Farm Bure\lu vice paid the hospitals a total of $449. 6-Requirement that government agen- the peak of the last war. This vast state Agent ecil Bruggs of Sagina N' county, to- to r cognize the intent of the legisla- 221 North Cedar, Lansing I~cllowlng arc the Kalamazoo Com- cies making announce ents affect- body of federal employees has a very get ier with W. E. McCarthy, Bay coun- ty agr'I agent. Pony Race-First to fourth places munity Ii arm Bureau groups partici- pating in the service, the number of ture to tax farm products only on the final sale. When these agencies fail- ed to act, the Farm Bureau ~v nt to ing the food program do so in con- formance wi h the terms of the M TI G . definite influence upon federal p01 .. icies, programs and legislation. State Farm Insurance Companies of Bloomington, Illinois > tal en by Gerald Rooker and Nilliam Rooker, Bob Young and William Oil- m moors th 'y hav enrolled for the service, and the hospital care paid for court and won in circuit court. The sales tax board appealed. 1942 price control act, and only after consulting with those familiar Advanced Day So Many Can 6-Membership in trade unions has • • • •• •••• •• m mbcrs of the group so far: with the practical pha es of food Attend Nat'I Grange at u mour. They divided $25 in prizes. Com- In he meautirne the legislature met productton, processing, and distri- Grand Rapids ICO FL mitteemen: Chest '1' Heaton, Ovid il- Climax, 32, no hospital care; Cooper, in 193G and amende the law to say 46, no hospital care; Lake Kilawat, bution, and sincerely r ceive their ler and Elmer Mcbean. that ma rials used or consumed in 43, no hospital care: oun y Cent r, suggestions. . The board of directors of the Micb- rs, Hagen Studar of Bridgeport rieul ural production or industrial 34, $95; Ii ulton, 62, 1 2; Oshtemo, 45, 7-A return to constitutional govern- igan State Farm Bureau has set the processing must not he subject to sales really d monstrated call her husband. that It got her she could first $72; Vicksburg, 36, $140. tax. The tax would he collected only ment with the Congr ss, the elect- dates for the annual meeting of the Gu.rantees Livestoclc Comfort pwards of 2,000 families in the at the final or r tail sale of the finish- ed representatives of the people, State Farm Bureau for Wednesday and The new and superior Unico Livestock Spray is effective and prize. Farm Bureau arc enrolled in the hos- ed product. functioning as the policy making, Thursday, November 10 and 11 at Fair- guarantees livestock comfort. Provides high knockdown and killing In the contest for the best looking pital servic through 12 County Farm That fight has been saving iich- legislative branch of government, child Theatre, Michigan State College. po:wer plus good repellency. farmer, Mrs. Louis Seidel, rs, Man- Bureaus: BaITY, Berrien, Branch, igan farmers about $500,000 annually as opposed to government by direc- The meeting dates were advanced Kills Flies the Safe and Sure Way 1 'y Dorr, Mrs. Arthur Weiss and Eve- Jackson, Lapeer, Kalamazoo, Mason, in sales taxes on farm supplies enter- tives from the administrative one day because of the national con- lyn Brower were the contestants. TIl, owaY150,Oceana, Saginaw, St. Joseph ing into production, according to a branch. v ntton of the Grange at Grand Rapids judges gave Mrs. Seidel first prize.' and Van Duren. State sales tax board estimate in 1935. 8- pproval :for all essential expendi· the week of November 8. Many Farm In the beauty contest the judges t the picnic, Mr. and Mrs. lIerb rt This new Unico Fly Spray is a scientific blend of a specially tur by government for the prose- Bureau members who are also mem- thought Oswald Geyer of Franken- Pierson received the gift for being refined light mineral oil base and a product known as Thanite. The cution of the war. Elimination of bers of the Grange will want to attend muth made the best looking girl. Oth- People's War the couple present married the long- spfay is both effective and economical. It is safe, non-corrosive, and th waste of money and duplication some of tbe sessions at Grand Rapids. er contestants were Ibert Kloha, st, 58 years. Guests included Alton carries only a slight odor, as used in sprays. It will not stain the This is in truth a people's war. It of effort by government agencies, The Farm Bureau's action clears Fri- Sam Goulet, Henry Huber and Ray lark, of the State bureau of animal hide, blister the skin, taint the milk or cause accumulation of dirt is a war which cannot be regarded as or permitted by them in the war ef- day, November 12,. the day on which Beeker. industry, State Representative and on animals when used according to directions. Sold in 2 gallon cans, , on until the fundam ntal rights of fort. the National Grange will confer the 1 gallon glass jars, and in bulk. 'Val' bonds were given as general the earth arc secured. In no other man- frs. George Gillespie of Gaines, and Members of the Conference who 7th degree on thousands of candidates, Ask your dealer for KILL·FLY for household use. prizes. Those who took one home ner can a true peace be achieved.- Lt. Roy Beckman, U. S. avy, son of drafted the above reco mendations many of them from Michigan. vcre: Alex. nder Roth, Saginaw twp., Sumner Welles. 11'. and Mrs. Frank Beckman of - - fundy township. were: Michigan Allied Dairy Ass'u, Other Farm Bureau annual meeting .Buy.at Farm BUfPOU Stores and (o-cp Ass'ns $100; Mrs. Heramn Sawatzke of BrId- The Genes e County Farm Bureau Michigan E an Shippers 'n, Mich- dates have been advanced accordingly. geport • nd Clyde Rolfe of Akron, $50 man; Margaret Hager, secretary; Irs. board has voted to present the Mich- igan Canners Ass'n, Michigan Elevator The resolutions committee will meet each; nton Dahl, Henry Hetzner, Martin Kuottnor, George Kueffner, irran Hospital service to its member- Exchange, Michigan Feed anutactur at Lansing, Monday, Novemb r 8. Theodore ard, Carl Guldenzoph, $25 Mr. and Mrs. [ldran McLean, Har- ship through the Community Farm ers Ass'n, Michigan Live Stock Ex- The Associated Women of the Farm each. old Reimer, Mr. and MrB. 'Valter lIar- Bureaus. Information can be had change, Michigan Milk Producers Bureau will meet at ~he Union at Mich- Sneakers at the flag raising cere- gel', Mr. and Mrs. Al Stewart, Mrs. l' m Lang, Farm Bureau secre- Ass'n, Michig n Retail Grocers Ass'n, igan ~tate College Tuesday afternoon, mony at noon wer \ Jesse Tr iber of Grace Fish 1', Mr. and rs. [ar- t· ry, Flin R-3. Michigan tate Farm Bureau, Mid- ov. 9 instead of Wednesday after- Tuscola ounty, John Ziegler of Bay lin Hoernlein, Mrs. Otto Mont l, Will- West Producers Creameries, Inc., noon. The F'arm Bureau membershtp county and nton Dahl f Bay county. iam Bateson, Mrs. Peter Young, K n- Michigan istrict, Michigan Indepen- I' lations dep't organization conternce The Hemlock high school band Iurn- neth Morrow, Mrs. B. I I. nal'or, Ken- dent Packers Ass'n. will be hld Tuesday, Nov. 9. 1 'hed the music for the day. neth Ousterhout, Georg Landsburg, Others who served on the general John Marthey, Shirley Birch and Ed· COl mittce were Fred Reimer, chair- ward Coler. Cru h Lumpy Fertili .A. ociat~d They're Very Good. Compare the Prices. Some ot the commercial fertilizer you weren't able to use last spring Wo en may be lumpy when you wish to apply of the American Farm Bureau it. This lumpy condition does not ef· By MRS. RAY NEIKIRK House Paints feet the value of the fertilizer, accord- State Director, St. Louis, B-L ing to the Soil clence d partrnent of OCEANA WOMEN Barn Paints Tho Insurance Department of the Michigan Slate Farm Bureau Michigan t te C 11 ge, but the lumps ELECT OFFICERS has many openings for ag nls to represent the State Furm In- must 1 crushed before the fertilizer Associated Women of the Farm Bu- Floor Paint surance Jompauies in Ilclngan. We would appreciate hearing is u sed. An effective:w of "recon- r au in Oceana county have elected from any of our Michigan Farm ews readers if they are inter- ditioning" this f rtilizer is to spr ad these officers: President, Mrs. Edna Wall Paints ested 11 tall ing the proposition over with one of our managers. it on a cement or board Il or and pul- Birdsall; vice president, Mrs. Mildr d It would b ery helpful to us if any of our readers would suggest verize the lumps with a law roller or Henrickson; sec-y-treas., Mrs. Helen Varnishes the names of likely agent prospects in their nearby cities and similar device. To complete the Job, Gilliland; representative to the towns. The remuneration time to start. is good. Address your inquiry to This is a particularly good the crushed fertilizer should be put County Farm Bureau board, Mrs. Enamels through a gravel screen betore being Des ie Kerr; publicity, Mrs. Kerr, re-bagged. •Irs. Opal Dunham, Mrs. Gilliland. MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU L:ansing, Michigan A 35,000 ton battle ship represent! Unico Wagon and Irnplemen t Paints give last protection 20,000 tons of scrap metals. against weather and rust, A. very good investment. % of the world's Ad Black Asphalt Coating CI••• lned advertisements 4 cents per prd for eme edition. are cash with order at the following rate.: Ads to appear in two or more edition. Fibered A phal take the rate of 3 cents per word per edition. Coating ed Met I Pri er REGISTERED HEREFORD POULTRY SUPPLI For e POULTRY MEDICATION AT PRICES 'Farmers can afford. Proto-4 for cocci- dtosl prevention. One quart $1. Pheno- WOOL GROWE sutphonate tubl ts 225, 90c; 450. 1.50; * OK 'pray for colds and lung infection. pint makes 1 gallon of spray, Available at leading hatch rte Sc. fe d ATTENTION-WOOL GROWERS, WE gl'e 'ear around wool marketing . rvtce. D 11" I' or ship your wool to our ware- store. and Farm Bureau ervlces, nc., hou: e and grading station, 606 orth "BUY WITH CONFIDENCF. THROUGH YOUR (OOPE~ATIVt' at their stor and co-ops. By m Il, hanlc Str et, J'ack: on, lIchigan. postpatd, if no d ler in y ur commun- iling price guarante d. Michigan Co- ity. Holland Laboratories, Holland, operative 'Vool larketlng As 'n. .Michigan. (i-~-6 b) (I-It-Ii ) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1943 market for agricultural produ t "en u e the war-torn ountries are on own again. One of th best to counteract inflation uld be more taxes to on-set excess purcha - in power. By MRS. MARJORIE KLEIN of FowlerVille, State Publicity Chairman appened -n the - Ie rgan - By EUGENE Membe1'ship Relations A. SMALTZ and Education ARCADIA-Lapeer It vas reported Farlll Bureau directors had appro that the county cornpul 'ory t ting of cattle for Bangs d ior Earrri Burea SOtlTH LINCOLN-Isabella 'When a farm r has the mi fortune dis ase. 111'. Rus ell aid h w uld be in favor of the te ts bing made Berrien-The july 16th me ling was dent; Robert Barton, vice president ; to break his tractor, he is held up pro id d it COt ld b don wh n th held in the Berrien enter Town Hall Alma May Pal khou e, s cretary ; Bet- from 10 days to 2 week. waiting for cattle w re not out on pasture, Th with 40 members present. Camp plans ty Roland, treasur 1'; Richard no ier, repairs. It seems to us that if our 10- following res 1 tlou was pa s d in warning to Ml h igt 11 poultryn en w re discussed and nomination of of- publlcity chairman; Phyllis Avery, cal dealers were allowed to have re- this l' pect. about the preval nee of three • r ious Training School of ficers was held. On July 26th the camp chairman; Donald Witt and pair parts on hand that this unneces- "RE OLVED That this group go 011 poultry diseases-c-chrnnte cocold iosta, And 2 Short Courses Juniors enjoyed their annual lake Robert Plowman, r creation I aders, sary delay could be avoided. e have record a bing ill favor of having cruise. Following the cruis the The last half of the year's program pullet dis so, and infuct ious In onchi- never yet found that the we ds stop all testing for, Baux's dis don ti. -among- flock. com s n-om 1U. R. Were Given group went to the pumping station was adopted by th group, growing or our crops stay just as they during th winter month wh n th at St. Jos ph for ball games, swim- eisn 1', member or th 1ioh ig n Grand Traverse-Two wi ncr roasts were when we break a tool, and are cattle are not out 011 the pastur , as •..tat ol lcgo faculty. On hundred and ten officers and ming, gam s and a potluck supper. w re held at the July meetings, Young some re pa: tur d so far from home other leaders of Junior Farm Bureaus, Rev. Hagans of the Berrien Springs people turned out in large numbers sp nding 10 days or more just wai - that it i. impo sobl to g t th m." Pullet dis ase, '\ ei ncr ss id, 1. on together with Junior Farm Bureau 1\1 thodist church conducted the ves- for these meetings. ing for repairs. Mr. eyb rt suggest- THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR- of th great st hazards to pull t S 1 councillors, attended the State Junior per service and spoke of remember- Livingston-Juuior members a t nd- 'ed th t we write to our congressmen St. Joseph range, and the great st losses occur Farm Bureau's training school at Wal- ing God. He emphasized the need ed the senior community meetings and e if they can do something to 11'. Wahl lead th discu sion on from the a e of 1G W l'h; until t h denwoods, Livingston county, the of religion in the lives of young peo- during Augu t to join in the discus- help us in this matter. "Food Control Planned From Farm l' bird. ar well settled in t ho lay in week of August 23. Courses were ple today. sion on th "Farmer of Tomorrow". PLEASANTON-Manistee to Table". We d cided that ueh hous . Close att ntion should h pu id given in leadership in Farm Bureau St. Joseph-The St. Joseph Juniors The setting up of one Community Jun- ir. Cermak discuss d the problem of regulation and contractual l' Jati n activities. all pull t and turk y flock. during held their annual picnic at Sand Lake lor Farm Bureau is being planned for road conditions in our county during will not increa e food production and The week of August 30 two groups thi season, and corrccttv measures on Sunday, August 1st. The girls' the northwest section of the county the winter. To better conditions it will make farm operation 1 ss ffi- of about 80 young people each at- baskets sold to the fellows. Proceeds should he taken at once if symptoms this fall. Elnora and Bob Munsell was suggested that trucks be put in cient. e f el that such contractual of the disorder are not (l. tended three day schools devoted to a are being used for camp scholarships. entertained the members at their different parts of the county, saving relationship will destroy our Ir edorn studey of Junior Farm Bureau actiVities Frank Bogert. Jr., Jim Fairchild, home on August 16 Horace Taylor,. The fir t sign of pullet dis. so arc . of action and initiati ve in produ .ing and the principles of leadership. Helen and Leslie Ely, Frank Awe, at- new presi en -e ect, id tIt B CI k J t irne gorng to and from the country. lack of appetite, list.l ssn ss and usual- urr ar. 1'., ". food for the war effort because all The 1943 camp was the 8th of its tended the full-week leadership train- L. D. Dickerson and Mary Margaret T~e debate o~ . o-oper~tlv s Do farmers r not equipped and are not ly a darkening of tho comb. \ Til n kind and set a new high standard for ing camp at Waldenwoods. Chubb attended the junior leadership Pay . prov~d very Interesting. The intere t d in all crop and stock. e th se are oh. )'Y d, the Ilock should h the instruction given. Clinton-The new officers for Clin- training camp at Waldenwoods the negatlv side brought out the f ct feel thr t a farm r that is quipp d given a dose of EPSOll . alt s by r 1ll0Y- Those who gave instruction were _ton county are Donald Maier, presl- week of August 22-28. that the small busin ss man is out. of and in t rested in a rtain line 0 ing drinking atcr at ni ht, and dis- Dr. Frank Slutz of Dayton, o hiio, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.~~~~~~~~~~~~~ busin ss in many small communities. olving twel v ounces of the sntt: in II l' farming can and will do his b t, Mrs. Frank Gingrich of Oak Park, Also that in a co-op rative one must while if he is told to do aneth r two gallons of rater for the fir t H I' Illinois, and Nick Musselman of Oke- assume liabilities a well as profits dr in k 11 t morn ing. mos, Mich., Dr. David Trout of Central and sometimes ther ar e more liabil- type of farming he would not b able The Epson sal! s should not he left State Teachers College. All are ities than assets. Th affirmative side to. e (10 not want non-farm groups showed how a co-op rative can be a within r ach of the birds for more teachers and active in work with youn,g people. Michigan farm organi- benefit to the community by enabling running our business. We feel that than two hours, th poultry 81)e it list the non-farm groups do not und f- warn .d, and it should b folIowed im- zations were represented by: M. J. farm I'S to go together to buy ma- stand th business of farming. "'\ Bueschlein. Farmers & Manufacturers mediately with an Intest ional asur'in ._. chinery, to advantag , etc. The profits asked-"IIow would the non-farm Beet Sugar Ass'n; N. Pederson, Micih- belong to the patrons eliminated, nt of a level t a. I onful of cit her Igan Milk Producers Ass'n; George County Leaders Recommend Year was 161 S; Others Were thereby lowering the cost of the groups like to have the farm 1'8 run their busin ss?" potassium 0)' sodium d lchromatn eli - Begick of Farm Bureau Ser-vices, Live Projects to the Found D.uring the Next good'S. LINCOLN RIVER-Mason olv d ill four gallons of dr inl in Inc. ; Eugene Smaltz of the Michigan water. Membership S4 Years UNIONVILLE-Tuscola Four suggested topics were made State Farm Bureau. B. F. Hennink, Our club had a Farm Bureau booth for the coming year. (1) a n w conn- For turkeys, the dilution. houlrl he director of the Junior Farm Bureau, at Tuscola County air at Caro the ty road sy tem: The removal of doubled-one teaspoonful t ight; gal· was in charge of the camps. Leaders of the Kalamazoo County The St. Lawrence River was dis- week of August 23. It was called snow and care of road the year Ions of water, This t r atmcnt an he Farm Bureau have recommended a covered by the explorer Aubert in "Tuscola County Producing for Vic- around. (2) Discussions about corn used until the sympt ms sul side. Th program of work for their group that 1508. The French explorer Jacques Car- tory". \Ve showed that Tuscola in borer. (3) Post War Problems. (4) drugs are not cnrrosiv t m tal con- could bring some very worth while tier ascended the St. Lawrence River World War II is ex eeding our large Rural Education discussion. tainers, but care must b ..crcls .cl benefits. The program presents a well as far as the Indian village of Hoche- production for World War 1. In ARCHIE-Northwest Michigan to k ep at rtov I, and dogs and ot h- rounded· attack on such problems as laga (now Montreal) in 1534. miniature we showed a typical Tus- It was the opinion of the group that I' mammals from drinking th di h- public health, Farm Bureau public re- Lake Huron was the first of the cola farm with its cattle and impli- we do not under tand enough about rom ate wat r, 'I he ff ctiv ness or lations and educatlonal work, and Great 'Lakes to be discovered. In 1G15 ments and trucks hauling our grains, the work of the Juniors. We adopted this tr atment depends upon al'ly all- Release ~arasite tb Prey On several other projects. The proposed the French explorers, Le Caron and live stock, dairy products, sugar beets, a recommendation made by r. pIi at ion after symptoms ar first ob- program: Champlain both discovered Lake vegetables and fruits to market. Our Pelizari .that we do all possible to Oriental Fruit Moth served. ,Publtc Health Huron but in separate parties. Both farm carried the sl gan "Food Will organize and strength n a Junior hronic coccidiosis is I ss asily Larvae A. Study the need for and possibility explorers came up the St. Lawrence Win the War and rite the Peace." Farm Bureau in this vicinity. Each We took second prize for the best member i to submit names of pros- spotted than ithcr of th other two of bed-s"ide nursing service in as far as Montreal and then up the educational booth at the fair. pee live Jr. F. B. members at next disea es. The symptoms ar a loss of An estimated 50,000 fragile wasplike county with active Farm Bureau Ottawa Rfver, They then took differ- INGERSOLL-Saginaw meeting. shank color, paling of the comb, and insects released each year since 1937 co-operation. ent routes across the country to Geor- July 28th we wrot Senator Homer COUNTY CENTER-Isabella drooniness. A rusty color d diarrhea are credited with halting the ravages B. Study County Health program. geian Bay and into Lake Huron. The Ferguson in opposition to food subsi- of the oriental fruit moth in Michigan Letters on subsidy payments were may be pres nt. This type of occidto- Determine project of health edu- exploring parties met in the Lake dies, saying that "if the consuming read and each memb r of the County- peach orchards, according to Ray Hut- is is le s acute than th arli 1', cation to be undertaken by local Huron region and joiIed rerces. Lake .public were fully inf rmed and under- Center group present signed a latter son, head of the Michigan State Col- bloody typ , and the poultry rats r units in co-operation with county Ontario was discovered the same year stood what roll bac lege entomology department. of food prices to be sent to our senator, to "stop must be obs rvant or the di cas will health director. on the return trip. by subsidies really amounts to, the subsidies". , Great alarm was spread in 1928 steal the fall gg crop. eldom will C. Community Farm Bureau to car- when peach growers first found the Lake Superior was discovered in majority would ,be opposed to such Meeting was turned over to our more than a third of a flock be affect- ry out program of health educa- action." di cussion leader, Earl Seybert, J'r., fruit moth in the state. The moth is 1629 by the French explorer Brule. ed at one time, but the dis a p rststs tion as recommended by board of Senator Ferguson in his reply said, for discussion of the Post War period unstoppable with sprays, as far as i? Lake Michigan was discovered in until it has made cull birds out of a directors, and county health di- known, yet peach production in the 1634 by the French explorer Nicolet. "I agree wholeheartedly with your for farmers. It was agreed that: whole flock. rector. thought, and you may depend upon Farmers will organize in order to average year has doubled since the Lake Erie was discovered by Joliet 'l.'he size of the birds II rmits indi- pest was first iscovered. D. Co-operate with county health de- my continu d efforts to do what I receive a fair share of national i in 1669. vidual treatm nt for this type of coc- partment in giving publicity to can in opposition to the paym nt of come, on parity with other groups of The agricultural experiment station The first recorded passage of the government cidiosis, and the most ef .tive treat- health department program. subsidi on food." society. e will have more o-op ra- to the college began study of the pest Detroit river by white man was in ment is to dose each bird wi h a; half in 1928. A long series of different E. Promote hospitalization service. THOMAS-Saginaw tive to equalize economic conditions. 1670 by two French priests. The following resolution was sent Labor, business and agriculture, must ounce of two II r cell Iodine Vermi- species of insects that attack the or- Make it available to every Farm The French explorer La Salle built to Mr. Fred L. Cra ford and L W. be able to meet on equal grounds 0 cide a recomm nded for worms. iental fruit moth larvae were shipped Bureau member through commun- oving U. S. Tro ps the Griffon, the first· vessel on the Figy. Commis ioner of Agriculture. dis uss economic relations to each milk flush or int stional . ast ring' nt into the state in co-operation with the ity groups. Great Lakes in 1679. "We, the Thomas Township Farm other. We favor an attempt to edu- treatments are of lit tic val uc, V Isner Railroads in th first year of \ orId U. S. Department of Agric.ulture. Public Relations The first American vessel to be built Bureau members are opposed to re- cate suburban p opl on th probl m observ d, but moving the flock to \ ar I I handled ill special f ruins and By 1937 it was evident the best of A. Promote joint Junior Farm Bur- the parasite wasps was one known as on the Great Lakes was the "Washing- strtctions being placed on marketing and income of the farmer, also to clean, less contaminat d ground is SIl cial ('aI'S alone 11,GOO,OOO troops eau-Senior Farm Bureau activi- ton," built at Erie (then Presque Isle) live stock. We ought to be able to learn more about th ir problems. r commended. and their oquipmenr, 01' more than Macrocentrus, which bears no common ties to create better relationship in 1797: sell when we have li e stock in proper gricultur should be protected to the Infectious bronchitis can b ident i- foul' f im s as many as carr led in the name. The wasp is about one Inca between the two groups. long, threadlike and fragile in size In 1812 a vessel called the "Fur condition and not by quota system. same extent as industries are with fi d by the noisy br athine it caus s, j ir t y ur of World War 1. B. County Farm Bureau board of di- NORTH-St. Clair regard .to tariff. and shape. Before the ortentat fruit Trader" was built on Lake Superior and th di as oft n runs so rapid re ors should sponsor several Sixty members in attendance. II'. BINGHAM-Huron grain hill helps cU1~b moth came into the United Btates and after being used in the fur busi- a course that treatm nt is impo .. ihl . county-wide meetings to interest with the Japanese cherry trees plant- ness she was run over the Rapids at o-Connor introuduced Max Marsh who Th PI' sident reported that the There are no ffici nt on) 01 m as- non-Farm Bureau members in ed in the Mall at Washington, D. C., the Sault in the attempt to get h I' to gave an 'interesting talk on life in County Farm Bureau bad sent a U1es against inf ctious bronchitis, hut. organization. the Macrocentrus preyed principally the lower lakes. But she was almost South America. He is connected with re olution to the sup rvi ors a kin the di a' Iort.unr t ly is 1 ot very C. Cultivate rural-urban understand- the Imperial Oil Co. of Canada and them to buy the fair grounds and on the strawberry leaf roller. completely WI' cked in the attempt. d structive of pullets at this tiuro of ing by joining in projects <:on- has spent the past 25 yeats in differ- have the county agricultural agent or According to Professor Hutson, Another little vessel, the Mink, was year. The athologist warn d br cd- cerning social and civic improve- ent parts of south America. He ha some farm worker sit with the Bo I'd since the parasite' wasp has gone to run over the rapids in 1817 and sus- been located at Venezuela. ers not to be alarmed by the exe ssive ment. sb a's to hav an agrtcultu al fair. work in Michigan on the oriental pest, tained but little damage. D. County Farm Bureau board of di- An interesting di cussion on the The Huron County Farm Bureau has it rarely attacks its previous enemy' The first steamer built on the bean situation followed, led by Verne asked th American Farm Bureau to host, the strawberry leaf roller. rectors should offer prizes for Great Lakes was the "Ontario", built Graham. The farmers are fearful of call upon the Federal government Eastern laboratories under federal 4-H club exhibits. Should take at Sacketts Harbor in 1816. She was a a loss on their beans this year be- either to nforce -the automohile supervision increase the parasite part in managing 4-H club Fair. vessel of 232 tons. The Canadian cause of un seasonal planting, This stamp tax law or else do away with wasps. The parasites are shipped iJy E. County Farm Bureau should sup- steamer "Frontenac'" was built during resolution to be sent to C. L. Brody, it when Congre s l' convenes. air express in small, ventilated moiat ply individual members and the same year. But the first st amer S c'y of State Farm Bureau, and GULL ~RAIRIE-Kalamazoo cages, holding 200 parasites fed trom groups with local and State Farm a vial of sweetened water. 'Fruit built on Lake Erie, for up-lake ser- Clarence Reid, our State President: Fifty- ix attended the annual picnic Bureau information. "Be it resolved that, since late at a lake in Barry county August 22. growers release the wasps within 48 vice, was the "Walk-in-the-Water," Educational planting of beans was the result of Irs. June Enzian of Cres ey planned hours after the wasps are shipped. built at Buffalo in 1 1 . A. Organize more Junior Farm Bu- In 1836 the first shipment came in- government urging and against the the ba ket lunch. Irs. W. E. Wiley reau groups. Take an active 'ln- better judgment of experienced grow- and 11'. Edward Me amara arranged to Buffalo when the brig "John K n- SE VICES ACTS terest in their program. B. Take interest in 4-H Clubs. Help zte" brought 3,000 bushels of Wheat. ers, we urge the government sume the risk of any loss which may stamps wei The fii'st locomotive used in Chicago occur on the 1943 bean crop in some SOUTHWEST-Hillsdale to as- the games and contests. given as prizes. Defense o DIVIDENDS organize where needed. more groups. leadership or leadership training Provide was carried there in a sailing vessel form of crop insurance. in 1837. The first grain elevator was built at ELMWOOD-Leelanau "A . It . tl P t W lore than GOper cent of our group signed for group hospital service at ' the ugus t me ting at the hom of Farm Bureau Services, Inc., board C. Form more Community Farm grrcu ure 111 re os ar 11' and Mr. . P. Humon. Officer Buffalo in 1842. of directors, met at Lansing, August Bureaus as a means of promoting World" was presented by discus ion I ·li b I ct d at th Sept mb I' adult. education. The first steamer to use propellers leader. ction committ e reported Wl 31, and authorized the following pay- instead of paddle wheels was the on subsidies and roll back payments me ting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles ments of dividends: D. Enlist support of local authorities altz. ''Vandalia,'' built at Oswego in 1 41. and ducation activities. GAINES-Genesee Payment of the semi-annual divi- and well informed people in car- dend of 5 % on the class AA prefer- rying out Community Farm Bu- NORTHEAST-Lapeer In di using th prospect for red stock of the corporation to stock reau Programs. Germ n Patents Each one was l' qu ted to answ t riculture after th war, our group holders as of record August 11, 1943. E. Purchase motion picture machine roll call by giving a sp cHic e. ampl ~0-1'ed that faV01"abl factor should Dividends to be paid on or before Nov. for use of CODlmunity Farm Bu- P t Free of some change being mad in agri- include a good demand for farm prod- About fifty thousand German pat- culture as a result of the increased uct for som time 'and a high lev I 1. reaus as an educational device and ents are being offered Americans free deman fo't food au ed by the war, of prices if this war debt is to he Payment of the semi-annual divi- to furni!h entertainment. of royalties by Leo. T. Crowley, Alien and tell how it would effect agricul- paid. Less favorable factors may outstanding class AAA preferred stock F. Study county educational system. Property Custodian. 0 firm or person ture after the war i., over. be the problem of farm help, general of the corporation to stockholders as G. Community Farm Bureaus should can get exclusive rights. One of the strongest point brought employment and ability of people to of record August 11, 1943. Payment plan and carry ou t a well rounded By making these patents available out by our di u sio:! leader Wo' 0 maintain a high price level. on or before Nov. 1. rc reation program for both to all, comp tition will force thousands challp.nge us to thlllk of the future CLI MAX-Kalamazoo ' No dividend was voted on the no adults and youth. of firms to adopt improved methods, and tlle y·)ung people who arc to live e divided into five groups to par common stock. H. County arm Bureau sponsor in and man g thi future. "Present bring in opinions as th future of machinery, formula, etc. On lead- June 9 the board voted to retire adult week-end camp training day farmer can do much to make agriculture after the war. Opinions 6,'iti4i sbares of class A 7 % preferred leadership. ing electrical manufacturing estimates that it can utilize fourt n firm our contribution by insisting that expre sed: Government will prob- stock $10 par value at $10.30 and any I. Promote rural libraries and use good "tools for living" be hand ad to ably direct farm production. gricul- thousand of these patents in its oper- accumulated dividends, as provided in of them by Community Farm Bu- our young people. The Farm Bureall ture n ust prepar to meet the detla- ation. the stock provisions .This stock was reaus. Also encourage urban li- is attempting to insure security for tion of demand for farm products that Crowley's action is in contrast to due for redemption July 1, 1945. Hold- braries to carry books and rna- th young farm r by giving him a will 001 e aft r th war. We must I' _ ers ere given the option of surrend- tert 1 of rural interest. the handling of sized patents during chance to train himself in in 1 ader- member that other groups l' s nt The young man, and the man in his p im , the last war, when they were made ship for the future. pari,ty prices for agriculture as long ering it for cash or in exchange for Action to save something as he goe alOng. tate arm available on a royalty basis and CLIMAX-Kalamazoo as they don't understand them. Clas AA PI' rerred stock. Many have A. Study possibilities of haVing c()un- excha.nged for clasB stock. Inter- ty park. Wark with Chamber of strengthened monopoly positions of "Doe. agriculture oft'er a future for Insurance is savings and protection for your fa certain firms. the young farmer of today" was the est bas ceased on class A stock still Commerce and organized labor roll call question. It brought 12 yes itts rgh N eel outstanding. on this. 69,686 Michigan farm and city folk carry tate Even the best cow in the herd needs and 7 no replies. The no's said that For WiDiam t B. Promote county and to nship a 3 to 60 day acation and on good "too much government regulations Pitt burg gets its name from Wil- Farm Mutual Automobile Company nsurance Prospects are good for a large crop of grapes, 15. September 25 to October zoning to meet the problem of the "fringe" C. Support around aDd Kalamazoo. co-operate with fe d. Duchess and Wealthy apples will stifle tended initiative" while the ye 's con- that "people food and the ambitious young farmer alwa.ys need ham Pitt, Prime Minister of England and a I riend of the colonists. Its pres- ,------- Michigan State Farm Bure u ent population is 671,659. I 221 No. Cedar ., Lans,"g, Ichigan county agricultural agent in f I'm mak good crops August 15 to Octo- will find a way if he isn't afraid I'J a e lid stat Farm In. Clean pre-mi es is the first step in bert. work." Its assessed valuation is greater I matlon: labor program. home beautification. NORTHWEST-Livingston than that of each of thirty-six states; The County Farm Bureau board of arne _ ••••.•••.•••••.•••••.•••••.••••••••••••••••• _ •••.• [J program, it should hire a part time Dis 1 sslon a lively a d we agre d volum of manufactured products per director is of t &pinion th t s Bury rotten bl1glit. po toes. They spre the organlza tOil ndertake such a Id orker it the i ity to direct such that if the living standards of all y ar is in excess of that of each of I. ork. people were raised there o1l1d be a f'Orty states. Addr ? Corrirri -ty arltl B rea FA right condition." wards to winners will be announc- ed this fall, and will be based upon Discuss-on To -c , 1943-44 I GET BLE reports of vegetable prole t work com- pleted during the year, and upon , \gli ulture.', PIa e in the "Tar and Po,t-'YtUr Period " grade achieved in a five-unit ext n- Background Material for Discussion in eptember i. the them' for t h 1!~43-44 ( ommunitv which will be dev loped by the 12 monthly meting.' Discu .. .iou Program, b gi~llillO' GROWERS' C NT sion course. course, youngsters Through study of this are learning the By Our Community Farm Bureau Groups with pt mb r, 1948. ~peeial program folder' ar b inz Compete for Scholarships geography of production of vegetables; upplied ach m mber of a community dis eus ion O'roup 'with quality and handling; grading, pack- DI cusston encourages under- eomplim nts of th ~Iichio'all tat F'arm Bur au. Space i. In Study of Production, ing and packaging, and methods of tanding among farm groups and provided for th 111 mb r to ntcr the local topi , me 'tine And Marketing wholesale and retail distribution. on the part of other groups. Some- plae c nd date. \. di cu sion I c del' ' zuide i. al 0 b ing one has suggested that we find the •upplied th di: u .. ion leader, with d tailed. ugge stion on Farm youngsters in 33 Michigan No Novelty To Him facts, and follow the fact , focus the d v lopruent of ea h month' topic. Thi 32-page pam- communities are learning modern The m n had .been going over the th facts, filter the facts, face the phlet will be mail d th lead r. a. soon a. notic of th ir methods of food distribution through usual obstacle course - swimming facts, and follow the facts. After election is s nt to the State office or upon r ques t. ddition- participation this summer in the across a pool of dirty water, running all, Isn't that just about the result al I' ouree material on ' th monthly dis cu. iion topics will up a bank, climbing a seven-foot wall, scholarship program of the National of desirable discussion ?-Chris L. scrambling through bushes and bark- appear in th F'arm [ews, Other material will be mail d to Junior Vegetable Growers Association, Christensen, Dean, Wisconsin Col- ed wire, 'and finally climbing a moun- the group di s eus 'ion leader. reported M. H. Avery, Extension Ser· ain. I se of Agriculture. vice Michigan State College. The colonel shouted to one of the Extra emphasis i bing plaf d this year on the import- RlI EUGENE A. S fAI-ITZ While city boys and girls helping lads as he came to the end of this ane of group: di en.' 'inO' their local probl ms and decidinz a Membt;r. hi]) Relations and Education farmers with wartime crops are Iearn- jaunt: local program of action. tate topic: for eli. cu 'ion will be ing first-hand where food comes from, "Hbw do you like it, soldier?" The fir t of twelve monthly meet- adapted to m et local conditions. Di ens: ion 1 ader hip train- the e young people who are "old-tim- "Where I come from, sir, we have . ings to b held by Community Farm inzs 111 .etincs willb held throuehout the tate during the fore ers" in farm work are studying where to go through country like this just Bureaus to develop the year's theme of part of 0 tober, TIt, aetiv participation of th Junior Farm food goes. And, they are raising to get to the barn." ' "Agriculture's Place in th War and Bureau memb r on local and tate topic. of diseu ion i quantities of food for victory in their Post-War Period" is d voted to a dis- encourag d. Tomatoes offer vitamins plus. own gardens. cussion of the method used by Com- Th following monthly topic W re drawn up by the Young farmers in 35 other states -munity groups to enable their m m- DEAD ANIMALS committe Hum d by county Farm Bureau leader. Th com- will also compete for the $500 grand bel's to meet their responsibility in a mittc i. compos ed of J. F. Yaezer and Stanl y Powell of the national award. four regional awards democracy group discussions. Farm Bureau, and 1 . J. Baldwin of Iichisran tate Coll ge. of $200. and 33 sectional awards of Discussion is a Process of Education $100 from the $6.000 scholarship fund and Means of Expression Rural people and more interested are becoming more in effective, pur- WHY DISCUSS?-Organization 1'943-1944, (2) Planning SEPTEMBER Month. 1943 local program for the year, (1) Election of officers for (3) A study provided by the Great Atlantic & Pa- cific Tea Company for the National Junior Vegetafile Growers Association. COST MONEY poseful discussion of topics that con- Save your sheep &. Iambs with of the value of discussion as a means of ena:bling people to meet The fund also provides two. $25 war c rn them as farmers, as individuals their responsib'lity in a democracy, (4) The importance of discussion bonds as special prizes for high-rank- COPPER SULPHATE in their community, and as citizens in the Farm Bureau program. ing Michigan participants, Mr. Avery NICOTINE SULPHATE concerned with the problems of na- said. tional welfare. This interest is gener- IN TABLET FORM OCTOBER 1943 Michigan winners in the contest last at d because of their recognition of AN INVENTORY OF OUR ORGANIZATION-A study of the philoso- year were Fern CoHin of Centerline, the fact that in a working democracy, phy of Farm Bureau"s Organization ancl Services-Legislative, Mem- Arlene Peterson of Ionia, and Cecil people must be informed. It is stimu- 'bership Relations, Labor and Public Relations, Publicity, Insurance. Kerr of Shelby, each of whom was lated by the ne d that rural folks are Farm Bureau S rvices, Inc" and Junior Farm Bureau. Affiliated awarded a $100 sectional prize. aware of that if they are to present Oomnwdity Exchanges- Ichigan Potato Growers Exchange, Michigan "Many of the entrants plan to make their views, get action on their prob- Livestock Exchange. Michigan Elevator Exchange, Michigan Milk a career of farming," Mr. Ayery said, lems, and make theIr contributions to Producers Ass'n, Ichtgan Co-operative Wool Marketing Ass'n, Mid- "and through this work they are be- COSTS ONLY 3c PER LAMB a b tter understandIng of the prob- West Producers Creameries, Michigan District, and Farm Bureau WORM-I-CIDE TABLETS cost less coming better acquainted with effic- lems before the American people, they rruit Products ompany, ient methods of distribution. This is per sheep. Why 'Day more? Suggest Possible Solutions and his inauguration 11 promissory must first understand these problems; important. because supplying food in See Drug &. Farm Supply Dealers To Local Problems notes bearing 10 per cent interest, the and second, they must present their NOVEMBER 1943 war or peace depends upon moving it or, direct from After the local problems have been usu 1 rate before the Civil War, vary- views in the proper way and through FARM BUREAU'S PLACE IN THE SCHEME OF THINGS-A study rapidly and economically to the right PARSONS CHEMICAL WORKS presented and are properly under- ing in amounts from 150 to $3,000. of the Farm Bur au's purpose, its structure and policy determination, the right channels. place, at the right time, and in the Laboratories, Grand Ledge, Mich. stood by the memb rs, all possible so- He owned 6 shares of stock in the its relation as a organization to other organizations and agencies. Community Farm Bureau Discus- lutions should be presented and their lton & Sangamon Railroad Co., a sion groups offer a mans whereby individual merits and disadvantages 1,000 bond of the city of Springfield, m mbers may keep informed about the DECEMBER 1943 considered in view of the strength of and some cash, totaling nearly $10,000. RESOLUTIONS- problems of agriculture and meet the STUDY OF MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU r sponsibilities in the development the program of the organization. A working democracy involves par- of the community group. Select the Best SOlution After carefully weighing ious solutions, the best one or ones of This was not known to the writers of his day and may be somewhat surpris- the var- ing to many of this generation. "Four years later, at the time of his Impli ations Michigan the war. of legislative resolutions program as they concern and policies agriculture embodied in the during and after WE'RE BUYING ••• tIcipation on the part of the citizen in local, state and national affairs. them should be decided upon by the death in 1865, it is interesting to note JANUARY 1944 Good Alfalfa, Clovers-all kinds group. That decision then forms the that his estate totaled a little more STUDY OF THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY DELEGATES TO THE It follows, then, that the particpants than $83,000. Lincoln's estate had in- basis of the programs for the year. AMERICAN FA M BUREAU FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CONVEN- should b informed. Group discussion creased nearly $68,000 in four years. Weare in the market for all kinds of Follow Group Program Planning TION-Long-tim planning features embodied in resolutions of offers one of the best known devices The bulk of this increase was repre- GOOD alfalfas, clovers a~d Michigan With Action national organization which have to do with agricultural production for the development of an informed, After the program has been planned, sented by $57,000 in government bonds grown veteh. Also good, new crop rye. intellig nt public opinion. This is the and income during and after the war. We'11 pay top prices. Please send members of the group decide on the which Lincoln had purchased out of real reason WHY WE DIS~USS. program of action, education, or com- his salary of $25,000 a year as presi- FEBRUARY 1944 samples for bids to: Farm Bureau Values bination of the two necessary to car- dent. The balance was in cash. WHAT WE CA DO IN OUR COMMUNITY TO PRODUCE THE S~rvices~ Ine., Seed Department, Lan- Some valu s of group discussion ry out the program. Committees should "He did not invest 5 % or 100/0 or I MAXIMUM AM UNT OF FOOD AND FIBER AND SPEED THE SIng, ' Michigan, 'Ve are also able -to might b summarized as follows: be appointed and responsibility as- 250/0 of his salary in the purchase of WINNING OF HE WAR-A study of, and plans for, co-operaing take care of your seed cleaning busi- 1-Group discussion encourages an signed, to assure a successful commun- gov rnment bonds to assist the nation further in using more efficiently all avatlable men. machinery and ness. Don't wait until too late. Let individual to think straight and ex- ity Farm Bureau program during the in the pro ecution of the war then in materials to in rease food productions, provide home defense, and us do it for you now. PI' ss his views carefully. coming year. progress, but it is evident that he in- speed the winnin . of the war. 2-Group discussion makes for bet- vested his entire salary above the nec- MARCH 1944 SOW BROME WITH WHEAT ter community understanding of prob- essary expenses of running his house- Brome grass may 'be sown in wheat this fall. The field can be lems of common interest. 3-It develops leadership and toler- LINCOLN SET hold in such securities." PRODUCTION AND CONTROL TRENDS FOR AGRICUL TURE-IM- MEDIATE GOALS AND POST-WAR CONSEQUENCES. seeded in the spring 'combination for hay to alfalfa or clover. You'll have a fine or pasture. We suggest about 8 lbs. of ance for the views of others. .4-It is democratic in its procedure AN EXAMPLE Farm Woodlots Can EFFECT OF TOTAL WAR ON PRESENT APRIL 1944 . AND FUTURE AGRICUL- brome grass seed per acre', mixed with the seed wheat. and therefore encourages participation Be Paying Acres SOW VETCH WITH RYE in the democratic public opinion is formulated. processes by which FOR ALL OF US In a survey of farm woodlots, W. Ira Bull, extension forester at Mich- TURAL PRODUCTION, MARKETING PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS -Packaging changes, dehydration, control and rationing, standardlzation goals ana national planning during and after of grades, price There seems to be a heavy demand for seed vetch. Usually 5-Discussion brings out opinions the war, chemurgy, substitutes, transportation changes, frozen food sown with rye. Makes an excellent pasture. It may be Dondero Gives Interesting igan State College finds that three in taken as a hay crop or for grain. It will undoubtedly prove or analysis and comparison with storage, etc. other opinions and facts, and avoids Story of His Personal four are understocked. These have to be a valuable crop this year. about 1,300 board fe t of timber to hastily formed conclusions and action Business Affairs the acre and need new plantings of MAY 1944 in . the rong direction. We are indebted to Congressman about 500 trees to the acre to put INTERNATIONAL FOOD PROBLEMS-DURING AND AFTER THE FA L L GRAINS 6-It offers a means of meeting an WAR-(l) Lend-Lease policies with respect to food-requirements, George A. Dondero of Detroit for some them eventually in condition to pro- etc., (2) reciprocal trade treattes-s-oneration, scope, ete., (3) European We have a good supply of fall grains: Rosen RyCf, American obligation we all have-to keep in- duce. Elm and beech usually are Banner, soft white winter wheat, and Bald Rock soft red very interesting information on Abra- trade, a study of both allied and axis markets, (4) Attitude toward form d and so act intelligently. worth half as much as oak or maple. winter wheat. ., ham Lincoln. Mr. Dondero gave it in Latin-American. European trade. 7-It crystalizes public opinion, One of ,the Ibetter woodlots found the course of a Lincoln's day address making unified action possible. Discussions' Place in Farm Bureau in Oakland county. He said: in Calhoun county tual returns: It demonstrates covers 12 acres, ac- JUNE 1944 Save Your Valuable Wheat Crop "At this time when th people of the IMPACT OF THIS WAR ON THE MORAL, CULTURAL AND EDU- Since Farm Bureau is a democratic which is average in the lower pen- CATIONAL LIFE OF RURAL PEOPLE DURING THE WAR AND Guard against grain weevil in bins or granaries. Use this nation are called upon to invest a part safe, sure weevil destroyer- organization wherein the members insula. From the 12 acres the farm of their wages, earnings and surplus POST-WAR PERIOD. write the policy and direct the acti- operator obtains annually 12 _ stand- vtt.ies of their organization, discussion funds in war bonds and other govern, ment issues to carryon the war effort, ard cords of firewood worth $30, gets JULY 1944 LETHOGAS assumes a position within the organi- 50 fence posts worth 10 cents each COUNTY PROGRAM PLANNING FOR 1944-45-Recognition and fumigant for use in bins, conveyors, loaded cars and farm- and in this day when a great deal of and harvests a .thousand board feet in zation stmiltar to that which it holds study of local problems. Possible solutions to these problems, local ers' granaries. discussion is current for adoption of logs, a total crop of $60, or $5 an acre. program incorporating these possible remedies. Instructions to dele- in d mocracy itself-a means of edu- some S01'Jt of a pay-as-you-go plan, It cation and expre sion. To date, in- is of national interest to know and This woodlot contains 10,000 !board feet of timber to the acre. Other gates to county convenbion as to program recommendations for 1944-45. ORDER HYBRID CORN FOR 1944 tellig nt discussion is the best means understand the habits, devotion to woodlots could be bunt up to this AUGUST 1944 'Ve suggest that you place your order for hybrid seed corn advanced whereby we as members of country, and frugality of the great stand, but need better management WHAT SHOULD LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1944-45 INCLUDE? for next eason with your Farm Bureau dealer now. 'Ve ex- a farm organization and as citizens in Civil War president. and usually some tree ·planti ng. Recognition of problems in state and national government. Policies pect seed corn to be higher and scarcer next spring. Order a democracy may meet the responsi- "One of the least discussed phases "Where a sugar bush is part of the which affect agricultural production and rural life. Possible solutions now so your dealer can protect you. bilities which are ours. of Lincoln's life is his personal bus- woods, the income can be increased suggested for consideration by delegates to state and national con- Elect Officers iness affairs and his economic or sav- as much as another $150 annually, ventions. September is also the month for ~he ing traits as a lawyer and as presi- largely in return [or extra labor, but Buyat Farm 8Uff'aU Stores and Co-op Ass'ns election of officers for the succeedmg dent of the United States. still a cash return," Mr. Bull said. SEPTEMBER 1944 year. ost important are the offices "When he was elected president in ORGANI'ZATION MONTH FOR 1944-45. of the president and discussion leader, 1861 he was asked by a news report- with the duties of th secretary and er what he consider d himself worth Michigan 4-H Club More troops were transported by reel' ation 1 ader probably being next in worldly goods. After some reflec- Accomplishments in '42 the Pullman Company in June, 1943. FARM BUREAU in importance. Besides these officers, tion Lincoln answered that he thought Fifty-five thousand members of the than in any other month since Pearl the group elects a vice-chairman, p~b- he had accumulated in his 25 year'S 65,000 Michigan 4-H boys and girls Harbor, the number in that month licity chairman, song leader, assocmt- d WOm n chairman, are to carryon sp clal a tivities) as a practicing (if the women years of his life approximately lawyer and in the 52 and in real and personal property. 15,000 club put together a wartime contribu- tion of materials $1, 79,500 in 1942. worth an estimated ow they are mo- having been 874,000. Peaches from should ugust 25 be most plentiful to September 15. FERTILIZE a hospital ser ice chairman (to be "There was a vacant lot in the city lected wh ther or not he group has of Lincoln, 111., which was given to bilizing to do twice as much towards winning the war in 1943. Michigan bushels. should produce 2,000,000 Containing Nitro en hospitalization 80 that an understand- him in payment for his services in Six hundred beef calf club members ing of the plan may be developed laying out the plat of the town. He among the members, and the plan may also owned a 160 acre tract of land in fed out 300 tons of beef worth $96,000. Four thousand dairy calf club memo AVAILABLE FOR FALL GRAI NS be made immediatelY avai1~ble Wh.en Iowa, given to him for his services in bel'S were on the job producing dairy PURE C USHED FARM BUREAU FERTILIZER containing nitrogen is available for the grouP decide to adopt It.) Dull s the Blackhawk var, The tract of land animals and dairy products worth TRIPLE se IINID fall grana. The supply of 2-12-6 analysis, compared to the demand and qualifications of officers should b car full con idered, for upon them r ls th re l)onsibility for th success of th ommunity arm Bureau. was worth pel aps $10 an acre ... ta es on the vacant were less than $1 a year. lot at Lincoln "He also owned the house in which $450,000. Eight produced worth $60,000. hundred pig club members 400,000 pounds of pork • OY re will be limited. Fertilizer We advise you to see your nearest Farm Bureau dealer at once. tanning Local Program For the Year t th eptemb r meeting, members he and his family lived in Springfield, 111., purchas d for 1,500 from the minister who marr l d him. It was im Sheep club members numbering 1,000 produced 40,000 pounds of wool and 360,000 pounds of mutton valued at BIGG A D BETTE YIELD 11 loc 1 II cus ion groups plan proved lat r by Lincoln and insured 0,000. Farm Bureau QUALITY FERTILIZER for F LL ORAl are mad of the highest th ir p '0 ram for the conrln year. for 3,200. Thi wa the only home Handicraft occupied part of the grades of vitally ne ded plant foods to produce top yields. Where a nitrogen fertilizer Thi mav b a program of edu atton on time of 13,000 club members who Lincoln vel' owned. 10 1 t )pic d cid tl to b of interest "In addition he had been able to a - made articles orth $25,000 for home i not needed, we offer 0-18-0 and 0-14-7. These two analy s contain the t of phos- hi h -ould uppl men the tat top- cumulate, out of a quarter of a century u e. phorous and potash. They are free running and a-m perfectly. Dont wait-get your fan i 0 <11 u sion, or it might be a of law and politics, n arly 10,000 in anning club members numbering r ram • etlon gre II upon by per onal property or inve tments, con- fORPOULTRr supply OW. 4,500 canned 300,000 quarts of food Agr'] Lime tone )\1 nb r 0 th roup to sol 'e prob- Agricultural Limestone sweetens the soil ·and in- isttng of municipal bonds, railroad valued at 75,000. Clothing project 1 1 r c mbillation of ducatton tock, and promissory n tes, zhich members, 17.600 girls, made their own crea es the yield of alfalfa and other crops. Place i l' pre. ent d money loaned to friends clothing valued at $26,000. your order with your F'arm Bureau dealer O'\V. and prominent cit iz ns in the city of pr ingt! lel. Ill. Railroads are moving daily to the Farm Bureau Services Eastern eaboard appro. imately 42 Buy More U. S. " Jin oln Iu d depostt d or collec- Buy at Farm Bu r e c u Stores and Co-oJ: Ass'ns Lansing, .chigan million gallons of petroleum and pe- War Bonds ti Il ith < fl'i nd a f hour before h 1 (t -'pringCield tor rVashington troleum products.