Vol. XXIII, No.6 SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1945 23rd Year Published Monthly. ' EDlTORIAL OUR TASK IS ONLY HALF DONE' •••• ECONOMIST LOOKS Farm Bureau Program Congress Isn't Blaming Producers AT AGRICULTURE An Associated Press article published throughout the nation, 1\lay 20 ilnd 21 said tbat the United States is no longer the best fed nation in the world. Furtlier, we face many months of curtailed diet in or" AFTER THE WAR In the Legislature der to feed Europe . . l\temuers ,of ,the Michigan Farm Action on State Finances Included Defen"e In passing, England, Holland, and Norway are entitled to our help Bureau who attended Midwest Farm and need it. Belgium and France are in better shape. Perbaps we Bureau states membership confer, Of 15 Mill Tax Limit Law, Conservation i;hould help Italy, but wby we should go without to assure Germany is ences at Iowa State College IlOItle beyond' us. years ago will remember Prof. Theo- Of State's Surplus for Future dore Schultz for his speeches on the The Associated Press. tells us that nation-wide our meat counters present and future condition of By STANI,EY M. POWBDI, arc bare. Poultr) .. is increasingly scarce. Stores are reported closing agriculture, He is now agricultural In the May issue of the Michigan Farm News, we presented a their meat departments. We have observed that smaller packers are economist at the University of Chic- partial summary of the measures of outstanding agricultural intet'est closing. Eggs are in sucb demand that they may soon join the list . ago. , A short time ago Prof. Schultz de- which were considered by the Michigan legislature in the 1945 ses- of food items hard to get. Butter is a tbing of the past for most con. sion. Space in that article did not permit dOing justice to the whole livered an address in which he , said sumers. Some creameries have quit. The shortage of sugar is to that the back-to-the-Iand idea as a subject, so we had to carryover until this issue our report 011 tllil become much more severe and will continue for some time. means for fitting returning soldiers tax measures and appropriation bllls which were considered by tba All of this is-notwithstanding the fact that American farmers have in'to the country's economy is an legislature and which we felt would be of vel'y great interest to )'ou. surpassed all production goals asked of them. We began when the illusion. He had other things to say about the probable future of agricul- 15 Mill Tax Limit-As hud been expected, the session was marked U. S. Dep't of Agriculture asked In September of 1941 that dairy pro- ture after the war that recall the pat- by various far'I'eaching attacks on the 15 mlll pI'ovlslon of the Mich- duction be Il\creased 7 per cent, hog production 15% and egg produc. tern of agriculture in the 1920's fol. igan ,constitution. In the hOllse, a resolution 'was offered providing tion 11 per cent. Last year farmers were credited with having in- lowing World War I. His thoughts fOI' the outright and complete repeal of the 15 mlll creased total farm PI'oduction 36% over the crop year of 1942, the larg- indicate that farmers will have great need of such organizations as the limit. This died in committee. A Senate Ill'oposal est in the nation's histol'y to that time. }.'al'ln Bureau to meet the' post war to liberalize the 15 mill amendment was in its Congress is n'ot blaming producers for these shortages at home. The situations - predicted by Prof. Schultz. .original version, vel'y drastic and fal"I'eachin~. armed forces and our obligations abroad are being taken care of first. He said: Largely as a result of Farm Burean influence, this Congress is blaming the home' situation on various agencies in gov- "Open space is not itself economic proposal was so safeguarded tbat in its final form . ernment which have control over prices and regulations. Committees opportunity," he warned. "There is it would. ha ve made no change In existing pro- and members of Congress say those agenCies have been told what not likely ,to be a shortage of farm visions regarding operating expenses, but affected their policies Illay lead to, but they have been too late with too hind during the first two decades after the w'ar. 'Vhat we foresee is a only capital expenditures. 'Space here does Qol little too otten. pel'mlt a complete review of its final pro\"isions. It 'farm problem' instead of a 'food prob- A Congressional food study committee explains the beef situation lem. and instead of hungl'y mouths was approved by the fegislatul'e, but defeated by by saying that feeders bave tended to get out of live stock feeding. beggjng for food, agricultural surplus. the voters in the AIll'll election. The committee said there is plenty of feed, but feeders don't have to es will go begging fC1'ra market." . I The gist of the agricultural situa- 3% Sales Tax-In harmony with tho Farm buy cattle and feed them if they can't make profit at it, and on the - S.M.POWSJ.L. contrary may lose their investment because of price regulations, or a changing of the rules in the middle' of the crop. SAYS VINSON TO EXTEND, RURAL tion that is likely to confront United States after the war, accord- ing to' excerpts from Professor the Bureau position, no ,change was made in tho :;10 sales tax or the exemption for farm production sUPlllies. Tax on Stored Grains-One of the first agl'icultural bills pasted The American and Michigan Farm Bureaus have presented such information to Congress and agenCies of the government from time to time. What has happened in meats has, been predicted. The ORDER CAN'T END PHONE SERVICE Schultz's address, Includes the follow- ing; dul"ing the session exempts commercially stored grain and beans from the general pl'operty tax and imposes a specific tax of 2 mills per Agriculture will stay in full pro- change from a comparatively small shortage to a big one came in a hurry. MEAT SHORTAGE BEFORE LONG duction after the war regardless of the performance Q.fbusiness or of the level of foreign trade. This means hundred pounds on such inventories. This was in accordance the Farm Bureau program and is intended to encourage the' develop- ment in Michigan of expanded grain storage facilities. with This should May 18 the federal government The Michigan Bell Telephone Com- that we are going to have a larger be ad\"antageous to farmers in stimulating local prices for Michigan Six Months'Training for 18 Year Olds through MI'. Fred Vinson issued an order designed to relieve the shortage pany has announced plans fOI' a $7,500,000. rural program within 3 'to volume of farm products than during grain and keeping down the cost of feed stuffs. It should also be Congress enacted legislation the past month' requiring that here- pre-war years. We w.iIl produce in- llelpful to the' state as a whole through prOViding considerable em- o~ meats. The Vinson order said that 5 years after'manpower and materials creasingly mOI'e with less effort. after men of 18 drafted for the army shall have at least six months of ceilings for good and choice cattle are available. ployment and resulting in the development of a substantial and The demand for farm products, on adequate training in this country before being sent overseas for would not be lowered without notice, This is a program in which the the other hand, will drop sharply as permanent industry in many Michigan communities. comllat duty, If they are overseas now, are under 19 years of age, that an additional subsidy would b(l Michigan Farm Bureau has been in. soon as rellef needs are met and our MiChigan Corporation Franchise Tax-The Farm Bureau dolegates and have not completed training, 01' have not been assigned to a paid, terested, Qnd has contl'ibuted to its granal'ies are refilled_ had Pl'otested the present ceiling of $50,000. Ii. bill to remove combat unit, the six months training may be given there. tl'vlay 22 the Republican CongreS- development. ' Chronic agricultural sUI'pluses are sional 'Food Study Committee in a that ceiling, which now permits 18 large corporations to Cllcape ll'lth There was more to this than met the eye in newspaper reports. Theodore H. Dawson, director of likely to put in their appearance with- statement said that the, Vinson order the company's rural operations, said a much lighter tax in proportion to their operations than is paid by The pages of the Congressional Record, reporting the debate' on the in two to five yeal's after the war. is still trying to do by compulsion the program will include improve- FUl'm pI'ices, the governmental the smaller corporations, was introduced and rellorted fa,'ol'ably by bill, show that as far back as last year Congress was dissatisfied with and insufficient sul1sidies what can be ment in the quality of the farmer's the senate taxinlon committee. Naturally, it encountered l1'emend. efforts to support them notwithstand- the rapidity with which many young men drafted at 18 were sent done only by an adequate P!'otl~ il;- service as well as extension of its ing, are likely to decline mal'kedly ou~ opposition from the, 18 big business institutions, which would into combat. centive and a return to the normal scope. relative to other prices as the demand have been forced to pay more under its pro\'isions. It was forced When the bill was ,under debate in the Senate, SeQitor Chapman pI'ocesses of orderly marketing. In 1940, the company, in co-opera- for food and fiber contracts. back into committee, where a hearing was held on it. Atlomeys and Revercomb of West Virginia, said that our allies have aeted different- There is onlv one honest and effe~- liOll with l\Iichigan farm leaders, set The propol.t!on of' the' working tive way to eiiminate black market'3 up a plan fOI' cllstomers to pay for spokesmen for the biggest corpomtions in the state appeared there population engaged in farming will ly with respect to their 18 year olds. He said that no boy may leave and whip the meat shortage, said the farm-line construction through small, in opposition to it. Despite the fact that the only sUllport ,'oiced at be considerably smallel' after the war England until he is 18% years old; no boy may- leave Canada or committee. It can be done only by monthly installments. Since then. the than it was in 1939. And to this ex- the hearing was from the spokesman for the Michigan Fal'lll Bureau, Australia until be is 19; no boy may leave New Zealand until he is giving legitimate producers, IIl'oces- company has installed service at near- t~nt the relative earnings of workers the. bill was again reported favorable. However. it once more ran 21. - , SOl'S, distributors and retailers of ly 14,500 additional farms. inclUding engaged in farming will be better into such strong' ollposition on the floor of the senate that It was The result was ....said Senator Revercomb, that when troops were meat the incentive of a reasonable 4,800 where construction was neces- than they would be if the lwe-war seut of!' to a gl;.ayeyard committee. pl"Ofit to operate a top capacity_ It. sary. proportion prevailed. nceded ana our allies -were asked - to' supply men, tbe answer was State - Aid to, Local Gov'ts-Another ono of the majo\" Issues can be eSfablished eithei' by bringing Da wson disclosed -that two-thirds Studies indicate that the "Income that they were not available. They were not available because of the pl'ice stmcture of meats lIIore of all rUI"31 homes ,in .Michigan Bell elasticity of farm products is low. in 'throughout tbe session waf as to further state aid {or local uult3 legislation enacted in those countries for the protection of their boys. nearly into line with the prico?.3 of territory are located along existing fact much lower than Is usually sup- of go\'el'llment. All sorts of raids upon state resources were proposed American boys were called to fill in the gap. Congress adopted the other food commodities, or by sub- pole lines 01' near enough so that posed. and insistently demanded by val'ious powerful groups. The Farm legislation. sidies which are s~ 'substantial 'they sel'vice can be provided without Agl"iculture has become burdened Bureau's resolution had specified that no part of the prellent statll will ha Ye that effect. special constrnction chal'ges. with an excess sUllply of resources consisting mostly of labor. Advances surplus should be retul'ned to local units of government, bnt should • The committee said that stit.5idie$ Under consideration is the installa- Some Questions to Consider in the Vinson order amount to l.~ of tion of small dial s\vitching units in farm machinery. technology equipment. have made hybrid seeds be consen'ed to meet the accumulating discharge the state's responsibility needs of state institutions, to returning ex-servicemen aud to to Congressman William W. Blackney of Michigan has raised some a cent a pound at the wholesale level near groups of farms, providing farm whereas testimony to Congressional families more direct. 'communication and animals ll1'oduce a high return. meet expenses when receipts will be less. pertinent questions about our future intentions in the Pacific and' Thus. despite the excess supply of re' committees has indicated ,that 1% to among each other and reducing the The Farm Bureau had demanded' that if any furthel' returns to the Atlantic. He said; 4 cents a pound are needed. 'fhe amount of line wire required to con- sources in agriculture, new types of capital, especially those associated local units of government were deel~ed adYIsable, they llhould b8 "There is no doubt that our boys have done about 95% of the committee said that since 1939 heef nect them to the telephone central work In driving the Japs northward from the Solomons and westward and veal prices ha"e been permitted office. with imlll'O\'lunents in technology, made from funds earmal'ked for that specific pUl'\IOse. The fillal to advance 18.9'70 as .against a 461e In co-operation with the Rural Elec- have been increased. action of the legislature was in harmony with the Farm Bureau posi- from the Marshalls, in cutting the Japanese navy ~own to a third of advance for all foods, with fruits and trification Administration and private There are several things which tion. its former strength, in 'blasting their cities, in cutting their sea this country should not do after the vegetables up 82%. eggs 68e/c, dairy power companies. the Bell Telephone Aid From Liquor Tax-A 10,/" tax on liquor was enacted and the routes to Indo-China, Malaya, Burma and the East Indies. Laboratories have been working on war, Do not I'epeat the mistake products 45%. fish 116'k, sugar 32%. "The question now arises, do we continue to throw the Japs out of which this and other countries made formula for distributing the proceeds, estimated at 10 million dollars, Such -a situation, said the committee. a means of providing senice through the Dutch East Indies, Malaya, Burma, French Indo-China, HOllg doesn't. make sense. the use of p!;lwer lines. That method, after World 'Val' I when Go\'ernments' provides that the portion of the re\'enue which would he iu proportion The federal government takes 50% kno1\'n as "power line carder," makes initiated programs to put returning to Michigan's rnml population, that is, to the pOllUlation outside of Kong, Shanghai and even China? Do we then turn those places back soldiers' on the land. to their former ownel's free of charge and gual'antee their quiet and of all meats from federally inspected it possible, for a high fre,quel!cy cur- cities and ~incorpora'led \'iI1ages, would be distrihuted among the packing plants. By OP A policies it is rent. carrying convcl'sation, to "hitch Fanu earnings have risen during peaceable possession? several counties on the basis of their l\lcNitt highv ..ay mileage and severely restricting activities of pack- hike" a riae alon", a power line and the war, savings han} been high, and in mostsectiCll1s of .the country debts would be used for the maintenance and improvement of such roads. "Russia is understood to want I\tanchukuo .. It is a nice pl"ize, ers not under federal inspection with- hOl\ off to a pair 'bf telephone wires have been reduced. If these gains "'hile there was naturally among rural leaders in the legilliature con- with some 500,000 square miles' of land, some 40,000,000 people, ex- in the states. They are going out of sel'';'ing the .farmer's premises. Car- business. The committeel said the rier also may be applied on -telephone are not dissipated in a land boom, and siderable differece of opinion as to just how this new revenue should tremely fertile soil, and rich iron" coal, oil shale and coal deposits. if farm prices do not decline on the be distributed and as to the purposes to which it should be devoted, Do our boys take Manchuko from the Japs and turn it over to Russia?, Vinson order does nothing to restore lines to provide more circuits over existingr routes. whole more Ulan one.third. we may there is no question but that the local ~oad~ can use the money to incentives to keep those plants op- "Should the United States now assert her pOSition that the strategic erating. Dawson said the company will con- have a setting which will at least per. good advantage. islands we haw captured in the Pacific should be ours to hold in the tinue its program of converting the mit additional leisure and thus help future, in time of peace !or world commel'ce, and as a protection absorb some of the excess supply of In fact, a Farm BUI'ean resolution had Ilolnled out that adequate few .remaining magneto-operated tele- against future potential enemies? 'Ve have spent a great dcal in islands of the CalTibean sea and the South Atlantic. Should our 12,073 FAMILIES phones to dial 01- common battery sen-lce and of reducing tlie number l:lbor in agriculture. financing has never been provided for the roads taken over by the counties frolll the townships under the .McNitt act. Whilo revenues nation claim con'trol and protection of some of those strategic islands in order to use them in time of peace, and also for protection from (uture potential enemies, should there be any? JOIN IN 1945 of parties on the line where excessive. No July Edition of DIRECTORS MEET fOI' highway restrictions purposes have been drastically on the purchase and use of automobiles, have increased the expense of highway maintenance reduced because higher wago! and construction. of Lower Prices and Higher Wages!' Twelve thousand and seventy-three farm families became new members of Michigan Farm News \Ve are obliged to combine our July JUNE 4-5-6 Certainly the new law is far more equitable than varioUll proposala which have vil.tually counted the city population twice ill the formula the Mich. Farm Bureau in campaigns and August editions in the number of distribution .. Directors of four groups in which Chester Bowles, head of the office of price administration, is lay. conducted by 50 County Farm Bu- scheduled for August 4 in ordel' to stay Michigan Fal'm BUI'eau membel's are Intan,gibles Tax To Aid-Further state aid for local units of gov. ing plans to head oft a postwar inflation by producing an avalanche reaus during the early months of this -within ,the tonnage of newsprint allow. interested will hold meetings at Lan- ernment was provided by a general revision of the Michigan illtan~- of co'nsumers goods. They are to be sold at not more than 1942 prices, year. Lapses of membership, or can- ed us by the. \Var Production Board fOl' sing in early June. 1\1ichigan Farm ible property tax act. it is eXllected that in its new forln it may bring celations l1y reason of remoyal, quit 1945. Like all other publishers, we are Bureau directors and directors of the which is fine. in about 61/2 mlilion donars. The present law has been yleldiug leB:! farming and othel' causes may total restricted to not more than the Farm Bureau Fruit Products Com. The office of price administrl\tion and the war labor board are all' 3.000. If these figures stand without amount of print paper we used in than 3% million dollars annually. Whereas heretofore the stalO pany meet June 4. The Farm Bureau parently in agreement that manufacturers who make such goods shall further change, the organization has .1942. That year we had 14,000 sub- has retained one-third of the yield of the tax on 'intangible wealth, Services, Inc., board of directors will pay not less than 1945 wages. That's fine and dandy too. advanced from a membership of scribers to a 6 and S page papel'. 'Ve meet June 5. The Administrative with the new law all of the proceeds will be distribute!} Oil a popula- I Then along comes Walter Reuther, vice-president of the UAW-CIO, 29,000 to 38,000 since December I, have grown to 41,000, so we have to Council of the Michigan Ass'n of tion basis to townships, cities and incorporated Villages. The reve' 1944.. publish in 4 pages and 'Skip one edi- Farmer Co-operatives meets June 6. nue coming hack to the townships from this source will be under the speaking fOI' more than 1)00,000 workers in the world's largest labor In 1944 nearly 2,000 additional tion to stay withIn the q~ota allowed. union, and lets it be known that 1945 wages for his group should be Directors of the Farm Bureau will control of the township board and may be used for capital expendi- memberships wel'e reported after the consider legiSlative. membership. and inc~e'ased and liberalized in several directions. close of the campaign on March 31 tures or fOI' the maintenance and improvement of the McNitt roads, Presidental Succession public relations matters of interest 1\1r. Reuther is for increasing the rate for a 48 hour week. Where before the end of the membership to our membership. They will dis- VI'ban spokesmen are not particularly happy about some feature~ the 48 hour week is cut back, Mr. Reuther wants 48 hours pay includ- year, August 31. They were account- Law of 1866 of these two bills. They complain that city people will not get back cuss recent and future operations of ed fOI' by the collection of old mem- In OJ'der to provide that at 110 time the membership organization with nearly as much as they pay in HCluor and intangible taxes. Neitber ing overtime, 01' 52 hours straight pay for 40 hours work. If the em. berships, by renewals and new mem- ploye should be laid off, he wants a, federal subsidy to bring the should the nation he de"oid of both Executive Secl'etary Clark L. Brody. of these levies will impose any great burden on the typical farm bers. president and Yice-president, the Con- unemployment payments to the equivalent of pay for a 40 hour week. The Services lJoard will heal' repol.ts family. The added revenue coming back to assist In making 1.I0';slbis Michigan has made the largest net gress on January 19, 1886. passed a on the feeds, seeds, fertlllzer and That leaYes it up to the manufacturers. All they'll have to do is to gain' of the 46 state Farm BUI'eaus presidential succession law which pro- better local roads will be very timely and helpful. other farlll supplies services to our buy the materials, pay the manufactul'ing and selling costs, and come this year. \'Ides the order in which members of Gasoline Tax-A Ilroposal to Increase 'the gas tax to 4c per gallou members and associated co-opel'a- out better than even. the cal!inet might succeed to the presi. tives. The board wlll consider recom- was coupled wit:! a new formula for distributing gas and weight tat: dency it the offices of both president F.B. Membership Cards and vice-president were vacant. mendations for the futlll'e, as present- revenues, which would have been very undesirable from the rural ed by :\11'.Brody. Farm Bureau FI'ult Farm Incom'e Supports Half Our People Being Distributed The members of the president's cab- Products Company directors will deal standpoint. This was killed in the senate highway cOlllmittee. Annual membership cards, given to inet, therefore. sncceed In the tollow. with the sales and' mana!;ement serv- Agr'l Items in the Budget-The budget fol' the next two yeara Agriculture Is the fundamental economic enterprise. lug order; secretary of state, seCr:\l- all paid-up members of the Farm Bu. ices provided co.operative canning amounts to about $162,000,000 annually. In general, tbe appropri. One-fourth of Americans are farmers and depend directly upon theil' 'ary of treasul'y, secretary of war, at. plants at Hart, Coloma and Bay City. reau, have been sent to all County ations for III'ojects in which Farm Bureau. members are particularly land for their Incomes. Another fourth. In the towns and small :orne)" general. postmaster general. ,Farm B.ureau secretaries by the l\lich- The Michigan Ass'n of Farmer Co- interested were at a satisfactory level. They Include ItOIllS aggregat- villages, neyel' have a dollar until a farmer brings a new dollar or a ,ecretal'y of the navy, and secretar)' igan Farm Bureau membership rela- ;>t the Interior. Ko mention is made operatives is cll'llI'ged with c3nylng ing over a million donal'S for each of ,the next two yeafi~ for the State dollar's worth of new wealth into town. tions dep't. Secretaries have been out an educational program to give of Ihe secretaries of agriculture, com- Department of Agriculture. included in these totals are the gral1Us Thus half of the nation's population is dependent, first hand or sec- tllstrlbutlng them. 'If you have not merce and lahor hecause those offices the public a better understanding of received yours, notif)' )-our County farm co,oPel'atives, and to meet at- for state and county fall' pI'emiums and for 4-H and FI<-A shows, Itll ond hand, upon what farmel's produce and upon how that production in the president's cabinet were not recommended by the Parm Bureau delegates, and also thll gruuta for Secretary. created until after the passage of the taekl'\ on co.operatives, such as those Is prleed. It it is priced 50 low as to prevent farmers from having launched by the Kational Tax Equal- control of Bang's disease and tuberculosis In cattle, profits and spending money, depression affects the entire nation. pI'esidential succession law. This law A Prayer was certainly a wise one hecause at no ity Ass'n. The Council is the IlOllcy For predatory animal control, '$40,000 per year was luade avail. If the income of the rural hal! of America is prosperous, thel'e are time should our country be unable to making body fOI' that group. "Dear God. gl\'e us strength to ac- able from the game protection fund and $25,000 annually froDl tb-. eager bnyers for the products of urhan industl'ies, employment runs cept with serenity the things we fu nction because of vacancies in hoth general fund. In addition, $25,000 was Included In the deficil'u<;y the offices of Ilresident and vice-presi- bigb and the whole nation flourishes. cannot change. And give us courage dent. Under 0111' form of go,'ernment. Ohio Membership 40,000 appropriation bill to take ~re 'Of accumulated ooyot4' bouutlel over Agriculture creates an endless flow of new wealth fOI' America out to change the things tbat should be the moment one llresident dies, the Ohio Farm Bureau has more than and ahove those paid by the regular biennial IlPPl'ollriation. T~n of the l\oil and air, the rain and sun. Each year agriculture does it changell. And give us wisdom to dis- tinguiSh one from the other."-Ad- vice-Ilresident. it there he one, advan- 40.000 members this year, the highest was also allowed $20,Q.DOtor each of the next 2 years for 1Jr~l<...ry again. Half of AlIlel'lca lives on the new farm dollars. first or second miral Thomas Hart, United States ces to the position of president. Should figure in 22 years. red fox control. hand. No one cun estimllte tbe heneficlli economic lifting force of the Navy. there be no vice-president at that time, then the secretary of state would suc- 'Vhen YOIl buy War Bonds you Adult Education-A Farm Bureau /'f~AOlution hat1 endeJil«'d Mlrh third and foul.th and seventh turn of those dollars. Agriculture pos- ceed to the presidency. buy security-hoth financial security igan'll experimental program of adult edUC'AUQUaud bad ur~d tbet sess the power to ener!;ize Americlln prosilcrity.- \\"hcdcl' ~Idlillen. The nvera~e co\\" drinks :!5 gallons of and ~ecurity from Ihe enemies of this he continued. The legislature approllriaff'd $2~'j.1)OOre, ~ ("II of editor of the Farm Journal. water daily. Buy Farm Bureau Seeds, democracy. (C.... ntinut'd un l'aKe T~ .... ) / SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1945 TWO MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Farm Bureau Program In The Legislature MICHIGAN CO-OPS DEFEND FABS Successor to the Michigan F u n Bureau Neva, founded 3#fcA M and FUTURE OF (Continued from page 1.1 ,_ January 11. IMS FAMILY FARM Bntsred as second class matter January U, Mil, at the noat- offlce at Charlotte, Michigan, under the Act of March 3, 1*7» Published t i n t Saturday of each month by the Michigan Parm Bureau at Ita publication office at 114 E. Lovett 8 t , Charlotte, Michigan. tf®ARTHA ;|IW1«S.CLARK A free and. independent agriculture in America is unthinkable without direction. In addition, a fund for agncuiiuiai «. to ?25.000 per year was made available for « £ " ^ « ^ ^ missioner of Agriculture. A bill to set up a c h « ^ » * ^ s , ° * e ~ ™ - paign to be financed by a levy of 1/10 of a cent per pound on cherries _ °™. farm co-operatives. This opinion was expressed by C. L. processed in canneries was approved by the Senate, but w a s defeated Editorial and general offices. Ml North Cedar St.. Lansing, Michigan. Postofftee Box »S0. Telephone. Lansing i l - m . The Old Quadrille Brody, executive secretary of the Michigan Farm Bureau, in an address in the House. State Aid for S c h o o . s - O f course, the b ^ s t appropru^on of ^ . . „ To us whn'Vf passed the fifty mark and view with jaundiced eye to the annual meeting of the Ohio was that for state aid for schools. This was a b t e £ ' » « " » s u e EINAB UNGEEN Editor and Businesj Manager The e\er-qutckening tempo of the present sweeping by Farm Bureau Co-operative Ass'n at and was only settled after the legislative clocks had been stopped w r It sometime* seems that all the joys of earlier. ^ini«r days Subscription St cents per year; 4 years for tl. fa advance. Have passed from sight forever In obliviating haze. Columbus recently. ami w a s o i u y bemcu adjournment. In "The family sized farm," Mr. Brody more ttfan 12 hours beyond the time set for im.ii w j It seems that nothing of the life that made our youth so bright said, "can not possible be maintained VOL. XXIII SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1945 No. 6 Can have a place in this mad race which is today's delight. the end, $56,800,000 was granted for each of the next 21 yeai s 1* be But what is this I read today upon the social page? in the future without co-ops to defend The old square dance is back to stay. Quadrilles are all the rage. it. The co-operatives .protect it on distributed substantially on the basis of the present formula, winch the one hand .from exploitation by * regarded as very desirable from the rural pomt of view. Callous Selfishness The old square dance with all its fun redoubled, it would seem, Is back again and going strong; Is strictly on the beam. monopoly, and on the other hand from Cannon of Missouri; and President "Fundamentally, the force that rules the w w M is conduct, whether They're even holding dancing school to teach the olden step; excessive regulation by government. AFBF on National Edward A. O'Neal of the American To inoculate with ancient lore the devotees of pep. "A prosperous farm population can it be moral or immoral. If it is moral, at least there may be some not long be maintained if farmers are Network June 10 Farm Bureau. hope for the world. If immoral, there is not only no hope, but no pros- No more need Susie cut the rug, for all across the land • Is heard the throbbing music of the plain old sheepskin band. permanently forced to sell at whole- The Necessity for Unity of Industry, pect of anything but destruction of all that has been accomplished The second fiddler pats his foot and calls the changes still sale and buy at retail." Mr. Brody Agriculture and Labor Now and in When Flying High during the last 5.000 years." While young and old till up the floor to dance the old quadrille. added. "In fact, without co-ops there the Future will be discussed Sunday, Crew members of the new B-29 No longer need the hep-cats prance and jive and spin and spraddle; is no free enterprise for farmers." June 10, at 1:15 p. m. EWT, over the Superfortresses dispense with oxygen T h i s statement was made last December by Dr. Nicholas Murray The light fantastic has returned to bump the hot skedaddle. He pointed out that the fatmer has Butler. 83. and for the past 44 years president of Columbia university NBC network by these national lead- masks and extremely heavy clothing The polka and the lively reel are back in town again - - in the past been exploited by some ers: Eric Johnston, president of the of N e w York city. He has been a great influence upon the education Which girls may tread as ladies all; and boys like gentlemen. when flying at high altitudes because interests. This exploitation has been U. S. Chamber of Commerce; William special superchargers keep the air in our public schools. Dr. Butler made the statement in a year-end Oh, never think that 1 assume frivolity is gone, checked by co-operative action. Green, president of the American pressure inside the planes nearly nor- message in which he traced the world's present plight to "plain For nimble toes bespeak light hearts, and youth goes on and on. "We must manage to resolve the Federation of Labor; Congressman The world has need of lots of smiles and gaiety and mirth conflict between agriculture, industry mal at all times. immorality growing out of callous selfishness." To heal the wounds and cure the blues of this myoptic earth.. and labor. We must see to it that each Perhaps it is a rural trait - - outmoded and passe - - group promotes the welfare of the Community with the Bangs disease program was discussed. But 1, for one, would gladly hear the tunes of yesterday; "Would gladly see old dances done by young and old as well And sense gay laughter from the heart before we say farewell. whole people, and not solely its own selfish interests. We must employ Farm Bureau Northeast Montcalm, Montcalm—15. Gordon Blank of Alma College spoke on post war agriculture. Then take vour places two and two, in couples four and four And let us tread the Ocean Wave as in the years of yore; less pressure, and secure more inter- group harmoiry. Much can be accom- plished just by meeting the other State Mutual Pays. Activities West Grant, Oceana. All milk pro- ducers present favored the forming "The first two gents cross over—and by the ladies stand, .Next two gents cross over-t-and all join hands; Salute the corner lady—and salute your partners all; fellow and getting his point of view." By MR8. MARJORIE Membership Relation* and KARKER of a milk producers association in Education order to have a more standard price I thought you who discussed "Rural for milk. Take the corner lady and promenade the hall.'' R. S. Clark FARM BUREAU SETS . . . actual value on grade stock and on registered 315 North Giinnell Street stock. Up to $400. on horses, $250. on cattle, Health" during April would be inter- Questionnaire sent out by request of subsidies. Addison, Oakland—20. Our group ested in knowing the results of the definitely not in favor of agricultural justment administration will have Long Jackson, Michigan Lake club house the evening of PATTERN FOR $80. on hogs and $40. on sheep. Actual market the job of making a balance between May 4 for dancing. the American Farm Bureau Federa- Grant, Grand Traverse—23. Motion today's production and production for tion. It asked whether or not rural made that the Farm Bureau take the home market. Mrs. Grace Miller of Zion Evangelical church at Baroda people of the United States would be some action on getting the money will represent our group in Farm spoke to our group May 7 on the re- West Berrien—The Rev. Krummel SQUARE LOBBYING value on poultry and other fowl. This liberal interested in doing something for refunded for the price of cream Bureau women's work. In a day when most surprising protection warrants your investigation. lation of the church and religion to disclosures are made as to the lobby- t h e m s e l v e s a s regards better hos- which w a s cut during the last month Benton,' Berrien. Resolution adopt- rural life. Forty young people at- ing methods used by some supposedly pitals, more doctors available for without OPA authority. ed at a recent meeting saying that tended. Herb Sommers, Ed. Riley, rural communities, etc. One hundred six Hamburg-Genoa, Livingston — 27. farmers should handle advertising of Irene Martin and Pauline Hawkins reputable groups and organizations, questionnaires During our discussion on internation- apples, cherries and other crops were in charge of entertainment. the Michigan Farm Bureau points to STATE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. a spotless record, said an editorial in 702 C h u r c h S t r e e t — F l i n t 3, M i c h i g a n were returned to this office. The al peace we decided that the churches through the Farm Bureau. Urged that North Ottawa—Juniors had a meet- the Isabella County Times-News last groups answering were almost unani- should play an active part in reform- action be taken to transfer state ad- April 18 with their parents a s guests. month. The editorial continued: W . V. Burras, President H . K. F i s k , S e c r e t a r y mous in s a y i n g that they do not want ing the people of Europe, also that vertising appropriation to Farm Bu- Program included a one-act comedy, Farm leaders have had an effective a government sponsored medical care every citizen should consider his re- reau for that purpose. group singing, and a talk by Mr. presentation of t h e agricultural view- program. They prefer a better medical sponsibility in the serious problem Hennink, The boys basball team, the point in legislation with a notable care program for rural people but one of peace-making. "Chetrites" have played and won 7 absence of the high entertainment, sponsored and controlled by farm N e w groups formed during the JUWOOARM games. The girls have a team, too. gala dinners and lavish hotel room people. month are: In answer to the questions as to Run and Maple Grove; Huron—North whether there would be any interest Huron and Mud Creek; Washtenaw— in the organization of a medical co- West Augusta and East Augusta; Saginaw county—Birch BUREAU ACTIVITIES Kalamazoo—Mr. E. Webber, head of bars for legislators—to say nothing of the Kalamazoo Chamber of Com- the outright bribery which has come merce, spoke at a recent meeting on to light sensationally in the legisla- MODERN WATER SOFTENER the work of the Kalamazoo County tive activities of pressure groups of operative association in your county, Oakland—Lyon township; 48 said yes and 25 said no. 36 groups Aetna; Oceana—Randall & Elbridge; Newaygo By arras GLEHNA LOOMAX Planning Committee. The last XJSO some Mcihigan professional men. Lobbying itself, should carry no NOW AVAILABLE State Publicity Chairman, Juniors farm night meeting at Kalamazoo fea- thought 500 farm families could be Cass—Porter, Volinia and Howard; tured a farm bank, and ended with stigma. As long a s we have a Until you've enjoyed really clean, secured at J15 per year to start such Mecosta — Barrytown; Shiawassee — Holland /?-?, Michigan an auction of the pets brought by the representative government, we are soft water, you can't know w h a t you an association: 31 groups thought West Shiawassee, Bennington and Your state publicity chairman ex- farmers. going to have lobbying in one form or are missing. they couldn't. The salary of a doctor Owosso township; Wexford—Hollis- tends a hand to Berrien county for Mason—Officers of the Juniors met another. to serve in rural communities was ter and Greenwood; Macomb—Rich- the quality and quantity of news the May 11 at Ludington to discuss the The one form which lobbying should The good looking unit here is the estimated at $2,500 per year up to mond No. 1. Total of 20 new groups groups have been responsible for. camp program which Mason and Mus- take calls for intelligent, informed famous Do-AII Valv-O-Matic softener, $10,000. Most every group qualified for the month of May, 1945. Special credit should be given Fran- kegon counties are sponsoring the and centralized representation on the it w i l l deliver near zero softness w a t e r its answer by saying that they really Hobart, Wexford—12. Group dis- ces Foster, Bob Pagel, Agnes Brod- first two weeks in July at Dunes spot when bills affecting the certain f o r many years, as well as removing had no idea and were only guessing. cussed the book, "The Road to Serf- erick and Jeanne Bittner. Next, Camp near Montague. Campers will interest are in formation. Back of objectionable quantities of iron f r o m The majority of the groups answer- dom". should w e publish some of those who be city boys with no farm experience this must be the organization among water at the same time. ing thought the Farm Bureau should Riverton, Mason—45. Motion made haven't been doing so well? from Muskegon. FreeSoil commun- t h e group affected to make a quick be the agency to institute and develop that we write the county board of JUNIOR COUNCIL MEETING ity Juniors announced a party to be showing of hands when necessary to Requires only regular salt regenera- such an association for a health pro- directors stating that w e favor the Herb Fierke, state president, has held June 2 at FreeSoil town hall evidence a united strength. Opposing t i o n . No special handling or chemi- gram: 38 groups thought the county county securing some equipment to set Saturday, June 23, for the next in honor of South Custer group, or rival groups and interests will cats. The exclusive "candy b a l l " i n - organization should take the initiative be used in fighting rural fires. state council meeting. He postponed which did such good work in the certainly do the same, and out of it serted in the V a l v - O - M a t i c t i m e sav- in promoting hospital insurance along Pine River, St. Clair—22. Motion a meeting in May because he felt last paper drive. the legislature should be able to ing valve takes the work and guess with this project. made that the meeting start promptly that everyone would be so busy that decide measures on their merits. out of regenerating. Pour in salt I gathered from reading these and that a member be fined 25c if he the presidents couldn't attend a state The Farm Bureau through its charge, replace l i d , set valve, and questionnaires that most groups felt is late. they had very little information on & meeting. It is of great importance Amber, Mason—18. Group favors that each Junior president be pres- the subject. They are interested in compulsory military training a s a ent, together with the state board. NO RURAL SCHOOL Stanley Powell is moat capably rep- resented and when Mr. Powell needs the assurance back home of active softener returns itself to moment regeneration is complete. service a better medical care program for means of preparedness for war. rural people. Filer, Manistee—10. Motion made JUNIOR ACTIVITIES Livingston—L. D. Dickerson, reg- People are becoming more conscious that the subject, "Electrification of ional director for district 6, says his DISTRICT CHANGES interests and united support from his group, he has some 800 "minute men" who are not long in mustering the For information on hardness your water supply, send p i n t sample of Many Michigan farm folks were strength of the homefolks, who make in clean, sealed container, labelled of health. I believe that people will Rural Districts" be added to the district held a week end camp, May w i t h your name, address to F a r m concern t h e m s e l v e s with this problem. County Farm Bureau program for 12-13 at Camp Copneconic, near Flint. greatly concerned as to what the their wants known. Bureau Services Machinery Dep't I attended a meeting at Mich. State next year. Problems and advantages About 65 young people attended. The legislature might do during its 1945 Not all organizations are as large 728 East Shiawassee, Lansing 4, Mich. College at which Dr. Taylor of the of a Farm Bureau co-op discussed. session regarding changes in rural a s the Farm Bureau although many W r i t e and a t t a c h letter telling how Farm Foundation w a s asking repre- Dallas No. 1, Clinton—12. Group camp was planned and operated by school district organization or con- state organizations have far larger many in f a m i l y and whether you w i s h the campers, including preparation _ sentatives of rural people how the decided that if the farmers of this of the meals. Guests included the trol. For about 2% years a public memberships. However, whether the to soften hot and cold water, or hot " Farm Foundation could better assist country h a v e a surplus they should Hennink family and Mary Farrell, education study commission appoint- group be large or small its wants and only. in the promotion of a better health reduce production rather than dump state camp chairman. ed by the Governor had been consid- needs in a legislative way can obtain program for rural people. Every the e x c e s s on foreign markets. ering educational problems and had recognition if the campaign is out in group present asked for one thing Bingham, Huron. During the dis- Washtenaw—Members of the newly included in its report some recom- the open. BUY T H I S S O F T E N E R AT and that w a s "more education and cussion on peace proposals our group organized Monroe County Junior mendations regarding school district The Farm Bureau has set a good F A R M B U R E A U STORES & CO-OPS information on the subject". I am decided that our national policies Farm Bureau were guests of Wash- organization. Just what was being pattern for clean, effective representa- sure that gradually this information should not be aimed at making the tenaw at our April 24th meeting. proposed was not generally under- tion before the legislature. will • become available. U. S. economically self-sufficient and Recreation and group singing were stood and many exaggerated and dis- I believe this is a topic that should that our children should be taught to led by Dorothy Brown and Mildred torted ideas were broadcast among and will be studied more than one understand the other nations and their Burmeister. Plans were discussed farm folks in some sections of the month a year. problems. for a district overnight camp. Jim state. Peninsula 1, Grand Traverse—16. Southeast Rose, Oakland—13. We Bliss of the Michigan Elevator Ex- Electricity for the use of the farmer had quite a discussion on the test change spoke. May 8 w e had a roller dents of the problem, the legislature In his home to do more and better and price of milk and are planning skating party at Ann Arbor for mem- did very little in connection with this work w a s the theme of our May dis- a public meeting for all neighboring bers and guests. As had been predicted by many stu- controversial situation. The house GOOD RURAL LINE NEIGHBORS cussion. "How soon after the war tanners to meet and see what can Oakland—Louise and Grace Minard of representatives approved bills pro- will electric service be extended to be done about the milk situation. were h o s t e s s e s at the last business viding for the establishment in any more of our farm operators!" ed taxation and social security for rural people a t our May meeting. Elbridge, Oceana—15. Members of Pleasanton, Manistee — 'SO. The meetings May 9 at the Minard home. county so desired a county school GreMckville, Leelanau—5. Discuss- matter of getting a veterinary to A county meeting will be held May to study and recommend as to school locate again in this county w a s discussed 28 at Highland. St. Joseph—We are in the news district reorganization district reorganization. South Arm, Charlevoix—7. Group again with our scrap drive. Eloise bill w a s under consideration in the committee While this KEEP CALLS SHORT house, it was amended to insure our group resolved to attend local decided to invite themselves to the Burgess, publicity chairman, said, rural control of each such county school meetings. homes of members who do not attend "Besides serving a good cause, the study committe. The house also Newfietd, Oceana—50. Group favors the meetings. (Note—"Something along scrap drive is creating interest in the passed a bill relative to the type of taking l c per pound on butterfat from the line of the mountain and Mohamet Junior Farm Bureau." So far, more school districts which might be set checks between June 1st and 15th to story). than 126,000 lbs. of salvage has been advertise milk products. Decatur, VanBuren — 24. Group collected. It is worth $675. In ad- up in accordance with the recommen- dations of such study committee. This South Carlton, Barry—12. Decided wrote county secretary to the effect dition to performing a patriotic ser- program emphasized a maximum de- to divide the Dumbarton Oaks Pro- that w e do not need money from the vice, w e plan to use $700 to enable gree of home rule and self-determi- B EFORE the war, Michigan Bell posals up a m o n g members for study. County Farm Bureau to conduct the 70 to 80 boys between 10 and 14 to nation. Both bills died in the senate was making real progress in re- Reports to be made at the next meet- business and meetings of their group. attend Camp Wakshma, June 17 to committe on education. ing. Thomas, Saginaw. Don Gilbert, 24. St. Joseph Juniors are publishing] ducing the number of tele- East Leonidas, St. Joseph—19. Our Saginaw county prosecuting attorney, a paper, the middle of each month, r \ , U „ , , _ §_, A _ „ „ » ; „ * phones per rural line. But group decided that the following are spoke to us on the duties of his office for members at home and in t h e , v ' a l n important in planning for the future and told us about many cases the services. Old & New Members because there are so many more of the farjaer: Parity prices, more office has settled. Central Berrien—Other groups will Calhoun County Farm Bureau is liberal health and educational facil- Shore's, Barry—15. Group voted be interested in hearing about the planning "Fun Night" programs for rural folks with telephones to- ities and adequate legislation in favor unanimously against compulsory mili- "Good Will" meeting for all interest- three parts of the county to better day, and because war has pre- of agriculture. tary training and suggested that w e ed people in the Niles area. People acquaint the old and new members. A Lima-Scio, Washtenaw—30. Enter- write our congressman to oppose this from all walks of life gathered at the leadership training meeting has been vented expansion of the system, tained the Webster Group, Dr. Otto step. Presbyterian church at Niles Sunday, held for Community Farm Bureau of- most lines are serving more Engelke of t h e health department of East Coat's Grove, Barry—18. Max- May 6, to discuss current world prob- cers. A county picnic is planned for Washtenaw County spoke. ine Stahl w a s elected our librarian to lems. W e served a meal to about 40 the last of July. Six of 15 Community families. North Conatantine, SL Joseph—14. get needed material from the s t a t e that evening at 50c a plate. 150 Farm Bureaus are participating in the R. G. Gibbens of the Stat* Farm library. members and friends gathered at group hospitalization program. Even so, if everyone will Mutual Insurance Company discussed Gull Prairie, Kalamazoo—41. W e "share the line" with typical insurance with our group. are opposed to a proposal that the Albion Township II, Calhoun—29. state fix the salaries of county of- American friendline66 and con- Dr. Dixon, physician, and Miss Ruth ficers. Oaks and Dr. Broome, veterinary, of Twin Lakes, Grand Traverse—19. Classified Ads sideration, you and all your telephone neighbors will enjoy the county health unit were g u e s t s Group opposes those OPA restrictions Classified advertisements ars cash w i t h order at the following, rates: of the groups. Bangs disease, undu- and regulations on farm products 4 cants per word for ens edition. Ads to appear in two or mors editions better service. These three sim- lant fever and infant mortality w e r e which encourage participation in take the r a t s of 3 cents per w o r d per e d i t i o n . discussed. black markets. ple rules will go a long way in Penrtfleld, Calhoun. Suggestion w a s Bloomingdale a Columbia, Van Bur-] the right direction: made that the men bring labor sav- en—34. County roads were discussed. WOOL GROWERS POULTRY SUPPLIES ing tools they have devised to the We shall ask members of the county A T T E N T I O N — W O O L GROWERS, W E 1 Please keep all cdls short. n e x t meeting. It was also suggested foad commission to our next meeting. handle wool for the C.C.C. and offer you P O U L T R Y M E D I C A T I O N A T PRICES that since the next meeting would Wheatfield. Ingham—13. A. B. Love other marketing services. All wool grad- farmers can afford: 100-1 Disinfectant for brooder house and general disinfect- be the day after the opening of fish- of Michigan State College who is the ed at our warehouse, 506 N. Mechanic ing; 8 ounces makes 6 gallons of spray. St., Jackson, Michigan. Ceiling prices 2 Please do not listen in or in- state director of recruiting emergency ing s e a s o n that the men bring fish guaranteed. Michigan Co-operative Pheno tablets for drinking water, 450 tablets 11.60. Proto-4 aids in prevention terrupt when the line is in use. for a fish fry. (Note—no action take labor, talked to our group on the Wool Marketing Association. (l-tf-3ab) of coccldlosls, quart $1.00, medicates 64 en on this as far a s I could see in labor situation in Ingham county for gallons of drinking water. Available at he minutes). the coming season. ELECTRIC MOTORS Farm Bureau Services co-ops and stores, 3 Please be sure to hang up your Forester Township, Sanilac — SO. Southwest Oakland, Oakland—60. at hatcheries and feed stores. Mall NEW ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR orders postpaid. Holland Laboratories, receiver. One receiver off the W. W. Green, secretary of the Sanilac Topic: Planning tor Peace. W e Far«iers. 1/20 HP. to 7% HP. Matl Lugers Road, Holland, Mich. (4-tf-65b) »nd Tuscola Counties National Farm agreed that free interchange of goods orders to Gulf Service Station, Lawrence, hook can tie up a whole line. Loan Association, spoke on the Fed- and services among nations, and ma- Mich. <4-12t-17p) MISCELLANEOUS eral Land Bank and it* place in agri- chinery, stablizing the currencies of cultural credit. the nations in terms of each other, ORCHARD and WANTEDOUT OF DATE PHONO- graph Records. Good prices wtll be paid BUY MORE WAR BONOS DURING THE MIGHTY M Lake Leelanau, Northwest Michioan and removing currency barriers to BEEKEEPER SUPPLIES for hundreds of out of date records of —39. Mr. Hastings explained the Boy trade will overcome causes of friction these brands: Gennett, Paramount, Vo- GRAFTING WAXES AND F R U I T cation, Brunswick, Okeh, Columbia Scout work and the effort being made between nations. packages, honey containers' and Boot (black label). Victor (only in 23,000 to in t h e county t o promote scouting Buena Vista-Blumfield, Saginaw. Quality bee supplies. M. J. Beck Co. 38,000 series). Records must be in excel- lent playing condition. Communicate at Goodland. Lapeer—24. The subject John Breyfogle of the of policing the county in connection Michigan Successors to M. H. Hunt * Son, tlO once with N. II. Jacobs, 155-01 90th Ave., , North Cedar St., Box 7, Lansing 1, Mieh- Suite 4/S, Jamaica 2, New York. (6-ltj BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY Sugar Co. spoke, saying the agr 1 ad-ltgan. (l-6t-30b) » SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1945 MICHIGAN FARM NEWS Buy Farm Bureau SE*lds. 1------.:.----_.1 NW Action Committeemen Meet With Powell Farm Bureau legislative action corn- Predjudices Will :Not EFFECTIVE CO-OPS Hogs Need Pasture For Greater Gains 50 LVA Y mitteemen of the Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leela- Aid A Lasting Peace DRAW. ATTACKS, W. N. :\lc:\lUlen. reseal'Ch specialist in animal husbandry State college, says that good pasture at l\lichigan AgricultuJ'CJl.Limestone nau. Missaukee, Osceola and \Vex- ford County Farm Burea~s of north- western :Michigan, are attending a Briar By ollRS. EDITH Hill ol/. lV AGAR {lur very best young men. But here Farm, Carleton, JIonroe 00. we need no restoration of land and buildings. We have no debris to clean WICKARD SAYS lowers the cost of pork production by reducing the requirements for pr~ tein supplements and lessening the series of meetings June 4 to 8 to hear I wonder how many haverelld or up. We have no millions of homeless Farmer co-operatives in the postwar dangers of disease. MEAL Stanley Powell, legislative represent- ative of the Michigan Farm Bureau. He is discussing the Farm Bureau heard the reports of 18 representatives of the press who were sent to Europe at the request of General Eisenhower civilians to care for and rebuild their pirlod will continue to play an im. lives for nerves, hearts and hopes portant role in assembling, processing must be re-established, as well as and marketing of farm products, in He recommends alfalfa, clover, rape, sweet clover, sudan grass, and blue grass for hog pastures. But he stresses The av-erage range of hearing em- Produced in Michigan program in the legislature, and how to see the cruelties practlced by Nazis homes: schools, churches, and factor- the purchasing of farm supplies, and that pasture furnishes only a main- braces.sounds vdth vibrations of trom Available At Your Nea'rest Dealer local groupS have a part in making in the concentration camps? ies. Europe is a ruined continent. in prOViding necessary farm servic~s, tenance ration for hogs, and needs 20 to 20,000 per second. leglslatioll. Theil' reports tell us how inhuman We have had none of that to endure. Secretary of Agriculture 'Wlckard de- SOLVAY SALES CORPORATION the human race ean become. We don't We have eXJlerienced instead a conver- e1ares in his 1944 report to the Pres- 7501 W. Jefferson Ave. like to hear these stories nor to read sion of civilian production into pro .• ident. New Community Farm Bureaus in them. But if there are such condi. Detroit 17~ Michigan Sanilac county are TownIine duction for war, with work for every- "Co-operatives are a means to an " tions in the world, one at wages that have never been end and ,not an end in themselves," Elmer, organized in April. we should know it surpassed. Now we are gradually re- Wickard declares. "They exist for the and . should take turning to more normal operations. purpose of increasing the effiCiency steps to wipe them As citizens of a great democracy we of production and marketing, and con- out forever.' But, UNICO DUSTS and I will we help do it? We blame Hitler and his cabinet, should cultivate democracy in its sequently of bringing greater returns greateSt sense. We should squelch our and a higher standard of living to prejudices against other nations and farm people." .INSECTICIDES but he certainly had many Willing followers or else peoples. "\Ve should school oursel.es Turning to" the attack on co-opera . to be tolerant toward other religiOUS tives, Wickard says the reason for it beliefs. Hitler has shown us a horrid is the growing strength of the co-op- example of intolerance. 'Millions of erative movement during recent years. Farm Bureau insecticides and dusts are available ~t YOUI sueh who I e s a I e Jews were killed or sent into labor There can be no ground for the critic- nearest Farm Bureau dealers. Don't wait - NOW -is the murder could nev. camps to face worse then death. Thou- ism that co-operatives have an unfair time to get them ... er have been car- sands of Catholic priests (men who advantage over private enterprise be- ried out. We can- had dedicated their lives to the better- cause they do not pay taxes on patron- not visualize an ment of all humanity) were SUbjected age dividends, Wickard states. COPPER SULPHATE COPPER LIME entire nation void to indescribable cruelties. "There can be no ground for this MONO-HYDRATED COPPER SULPHATE SULPHUR DUSTS of moral iaw, but such has been the Have you ever noticed that those criticism in the true co-operative, be- INSOLUBLE COPPER DUSTS ROTENONE.LETHANE DUST case. Those who 'would not subscribe who are predjudi£ed toward other re- cause qui true co-operative is not or- to Nazi doctrine ,were killed, or sent Iigious beliefs are often those who ganized to make profits and therefore, (Equivalent to %% Rotenone) to labor camps to work until death subscribe to no particular religiOUS cannot be subject to a profits tax. We Can Also Supply Combinations of These Dusts overtook them. faith, or if they do its's a matter of Patronage refunds based on the We know that it is the intent of acceptance rather than practice? amount of business done with the co- FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC., Lansing those chosen to participate in the San I have maintained that if children operative cannot be put. in the same Francisco conference that those things never heard creeds, races, colors, na- class as profits made from an invest- shaH Dot happen again. We feel cer- tions, and politics spoken of in a dero- ment in a corporation." Buy at Farm Burpau Slores and Co-op Ass'ns tain that international agreements gatory, way, our predjudices and intol- ------------- will be made to that effect. It is. our erance would soon die out. How much R' I T ra d e B'II = prayer that those pacts may be as last- ing as the countries which made them. better this old world would be if we eclproca I HERE'S HOW I'LL GET EXTRA would only spend as much time and Adopted by House But laws and pacts do not operate by themselves. All concerned must energy to define and defend the good fruits of unity among people as' we do The House of Congress on :'.Iay 26 MONEY BY. USING accept them, the nations and the peo- in condemning their diffel'ences! adopted tIle Doughton Bill HR 3240, GRAVEL ~R-OAD pie. living in them. STAFAST*?~7 Before we express OUI' opinions too to extend the reciprocal trade act for 'Ve are prone .to think laws are. harshly on matters of this sort, let's another .three years, and to permit made for the other fellow. Right now mentally 'Put ourselves in th.l! other reduction of tariff rates up to &0% is a good time to check on ourselves. feHow's place and judge accordingly_ below January 1945. rates. The pres- Are we applying the Golden Rule to MAINTENANCE our hope for an understanding with In fact, who are we that we feel that ent law expires June'12 we can act as judge and jury on oth~rs reductions to &0% of the rates below .and limits ~~ Russia? Are we biasep. in our thinking who look at things a little differently the 1930 Smoot-Hawley tal'iff rates. about England? .Do we admit to our- with selves and better yet to others who than we' do?' I believe that those who disobey First commercial pig iron to be pro- Growers Choose Stafast because .it is a proven hormone seem fearful of America "holding the moral law as laid down by the' great duced in :Michigan was smelted in a spray that holds apples 01' pears on the t,:ees longer, cuts down wind- bag" that only by the entry of Russia Judge of an should meet the punish- blast furnace at Union City, Branch fall losses, and stel)S 11/) g,.ade.~. Growers know that the pre-harvest into the war was England able to .sur- ment they deserve, and that those who county, in May, 1847, from bog iron .stafast application pays for itself many times oyer because they vive? That only for the heroic deter- ignore civil law should' pay the penal- ore obtained in Union, Girard, and mination of both England and Russia have seen more of their lIlolley 'fruit go to market. The simple ty that goes with the offense. But Butler townships~ Branch county. was our own country spared all enemy let's reserve our individual judgment). reason is that the fruit is given more of that important extra time invasion? of others lest we find ourselves abet- I' on the trees to get deeper color and increased size! ' To be sure, America supplied food, ting a cause that may prove a menace • PAYS DIVIDENDS munitions, and most of all millions of Yes, You to real democracy. And Another Thing that means Gravel roads treated with Solvay CalcIum Chloride require less main- tenance. They stay smooth longer and need less resurfacing because, GOVERNOR SIGNS BI~mesGov't Policeis may real money to fruit growers is the fact that Stafast helps to spread out picking being dustless, the surface doesn"t blow away. You get a better road at For Food Shortages time thus easing the labor problem; grow a good crop no .extra cost! Send today for FREE booklet, "Calcium Chloride Surface Consolidated 3 FARM MEASURES The .same policies which are respon- sible for the shortage of meat, par- ticularily pork, also have brought of legumes without .. .' practically eliminates ing." "spot pick- Roads." Address Dept. 74-6. Gov_ Kelly on May 29 signed three about the scarcity of poultry and the legislative actS of interest to Michigan farmers. They were part of the l\lich- impending famine in eggs, said the GI'llnd Rapids Press. inoculation .•• " ... BEFORE Here's Why Stafashives high ef- ficiency-it's lligh in active ingre- SOLVAY SALES CORPORATION igan Farm Bureau program in the Last summer, said the Press, when PICKING dients ... it's the hormone spray with BUT 1945 legislature. government food authoritiies were 7501 West Jefferson Avenue. Detroit 32, Michigan I-Gov_ 'Kelly approved the act doubtful about tlie size .of the feed STARTS llapthalene acetic acid pllts! So be mar- creating a state commission of agri- crop, they not only called for a cut ket wise ... be ready with Stafast. culture to assure a continuing admin- in hog production, but also asked Stafast goes on my fruit. Order it from your dealer today. istration of the state dep't of agricul- hatcheries to close. As late as De- I know a Stafast applica- ture apart from party politics. The cember the war food administration it actually costs you ~10 per acre tion means bettel' color commission will cousist of five mem- fearing surpluses this year, was in nitrogen taken from the solI. and size." °Rel!:. U. S. Pat. O!~. bers who, will serve 6 year terms. UNICO' ROOFING urging the culling of laying flocks,' INOCULATE your clovers, alfalfa, They will employe a -director to ad- which now are smaller than a year and soybeans, and you'll take this Orchard Brand Spray and Dust minister the work of the commission- ago. These po~icies have contributed this nitrogen free from the air. er. The present comm~ssioner 'of agri- to the shortages. Materials culture, Charles ~igy, will continue as Farmers have a 'simple formula for USE director until 1947. inc~easing. the sU-l>ply'of poultry -and Distributed by: 2-The governor approved the anti- filled milk act, which prohibits the eggs. :All -they need, they say, are fair prices, enough feed and Iabol' UNI-CUL TURE FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc. For New Roofs and Repairs sale of any 'milk,' cream, or skimmed milk product to which has been added any vegetable oil or fat. 3-Approved, too, was the act to and a minimum of new government rules. the only 3-ln-l Inoculation crops, and save moneyl Sold by FARM BUREAU Seed for lIeld 221-227.N. CEDAR ST., LANSING, MICH. Buy at create a permanent state agricultural The University of Cracow in Poland Deale ... FARM BUREAU STORES UNICO marketing council or eight persons to is the second oldest in central eastern be nominated by farm organizations. Europe .. KALO INOCULANT CO. & CO-OPS Roof Coatings Their task will be to allocate and ad- Quincy "1IIInol. Black Asphalt Coating minister funds appropriated legislature .lor advertising igan farm products. by the of Mich- *=============================* Fibered Asphalt ADVOCATES FARM * Farm Bureau Roll Roofing Coating APPRAISAL SYSTEM Advocating a federally sponsored Building . " Enduring Farm Bureau Asphalt Shingles farm appraisal nced consumer taste and marketing processing. and distribu. 1. Oyerlapping' of c~untry routes reo "how to do it" book that will help you Farm Burea.u poultry feeds con- Hog raisers in Indiana and Mich- , has to some degl'ee changed the buy. tion of many food products may take suIts in excessive hauling, smaller build such essential structures as; iog habits of the city housewife, the place after World "War II. loads. and higher mal'keting costs. taining Mermaker offer you the fin- igan have found no superior to our problem of adjusting marketing dis. It is expected that after World 'Val' 2. A portion of tarmers and distri. Barn Floors WateringTanks tribution ot food is considered by the II more development along these lines lJutors lIlay employ price cutting and FeedingFloors S.ptic Tanks est balanced rations on the market. Porkmaker 37 % protein concentrate. specialists to be one to which a great will take place in the production, pro. other competitive practices whicb Walks,Runways Homelmprov.menh deal of study must be gh'en. cessing and distribution fieids .• start price wars and demomlize the Foundations ....anur. Pits Fortified Mermade Balancer, 37% Feed . to .' brood sows for stronger Some h aye been very en tb uSlas . t. (a) incre,ase(1 sales of meats on a milk markets - reducing prices to Concr.le Masonry TrenchSilos concentrate, c~rries 600, lbs. ~f Mer- litters, to gr9wing pigs for vitality" IC farmers to low levels. about the post.war possibilities of de. quality or grade basis. 3. Wide variation in prices paid Construction HogWallows hydrating fruits and ,'egetables and (b) greater sales of Ineat in frozen farmers by distributors for milk for Cisterns Soil-SavingDa~s maker and 500 lbs. of meat scraps and health, and to fattening hogs for other foods. but others who have been and packaged form. sallie use. cheap gains. been torced 10 fare on this diet in (c) greater sales ot graded meats -1. Where records of distributors Remember, concrete is mesafe, termite- per ton. It has vitamins in such tbe armed torces now long for a in fresh form. are not audited. farmers are not eel" proof, easy to work with, low in first tender beefsteak. served with vege. (d) increased sales of meat through tain that they are paid on basis of cost, needs little upkeep, endl,lres for tables. tresh out of a cold storage self.service stores. locker plant or the small home deep. (e) wider use of locker plants and actual test and use of milk. 5. Practice of. di\'iding routes and generations':" and it requires a mini. mum of critical war materials. Write for 'our new formula booklet. Describes.yoi:fr freeze unit. The matter of packaged food tor distribution is olle which is home freezers by consumers. the lack of a system of trading cus. (f) increased sales of quickly pre. tomers among distributors result in Paste on penny pod,,1 and moil feeds, made by your organization. . receIving a great d eal of attention pared llleat products such as precook. ed hams. boneless steaks, roasts and high distribution costs. r-p(;RTLA,iO-CEMENTASSoc.AnoNl the5e da~'s. The degree to which the frozen drawn poultlT, co-operative marketing associations de FI'OIll the packers' and processors' among distributors 6. Absence of any association to reduce waste. W6a.4 Olds Tower, Lansing 8 Mich I Please send me free, "Concrete Buy Security with Ev.ery Bag of Farm Bureau Feeds Handbook of F.'.ermanent Farm velop will ha ,.e a great influence up. standpoint such changes point to the ful duplications and unfair trade I Construction." I am especially on affecting a more efficient market. ing and di5tribution further decentralization at the lowest tion of processing plants-nearer in the loca. practices. to 7. Excessive emphasiS placed upon I I interested 'in . . F arm Bureau Brand.Supplies ~t 300 Farm~rs Elevators possible cost to the cousnmer. with !'ourees of Sllilply. selling milk and dairy products rather , Name . F:arm Bureau tbe greatest possible income going to The establishment of new. small in- than upon education of consumers on I St. or R.R. No . , Services, ,Inc., Feed Dep't, P. O. Box 960, Lansing, Michigan the tarmer. Co.operative marketing dependent processors operating com. the value of these foods. organizations have Illany functions of hination Slaughtering, packing and S. 1\lany wasteful competitive prac. I City State . benefit to both the farmer and the freezing plants with modern equip. tices increase distribution costs. suc\ consumer: mem and lowel' operating costs should as: unsound credit; use of solicitors; 1. Stabl'II'zl'ng productl'on. "'hen put t h'em 1Il position to complete sat. excessive service;' .duplications in the growers themselves assume isfactorily with large packers. To plants, equipment, routes, administra. speculative risks tbrough their own meet the changed consumer demands, tion. co-operath.e marketing associations processors will need to ~erform a QUESTIONS Dairy Products: 1. Should delivery on one street by six compet"ing milk wagons be contino ued? How about the several milk haulers who may drive by your farm each morning? 2. Do farmers ha,'e any responsibil. ity in financing an advertising pro. gram which would "sell" the city housewife on the advantages of dairy products over 6ullstitutes? USE SAFE METHODS AND AVOID STRAINS • • •• For working in the garden and lift . ing weights. these suggestions are made by national authorities on farm satety measures: For low tasks such as picking ••• beans, tomatoes, strawberries. squat P. O.Box900 .. L~nsing, Mich. down with )'our back straight. Do i: any jOb you can by squatting.and. • straigh~ening, rather than by bend . ing . )<'01" lifUng 'heavy weights, bend •• • • ••••• ••• your knees, not your back. Squat AGENTS WANTED down with back straigbt and pick up the weight by straightening and thigh muscles. your leg This way, the The InnraIlce Department hall many openings for agents to represent lIurance Companies In Michigan. of the MichIgan State Farm Burea. the State Farm In. We would appreciate hearing strong tion: muscles of your back and thighs take the strain of lifting. Cau. Bending over and picking up a heavy weight by straightening the •••• What's happened to all the butter? ~. farmers know-the government's program trom any ot our Michigan Farm News readers It they are inter- back may cause back strain or serio ested in talking the proposition over with one ot our managers. ous muscular injury. Who's getting it? has been discouraging butter production~ "A heavy load is a lazy load." Two It would be very helpful to us if any. of our readers would suggest the names at likely agent prospects In their nearby cities and trips with lighter loads may be quick. Where has it gone? ,The way to get more butter is for the er and easier than one back.breaking townll. The remuneration Is good. ThIll III • particularly good load. 'Vhenever possible, use team. governmep.t to adjust the food production time to .tart. Address your inquiry to work in lifting heavy loads. Learn The truth is this: LESS butter is .being prqgram to encourage. the making of more your particulal' strength. Do not lift INSURANCE DEP'T MICHIGAN STATE FARM !SUR~AU weights and objects too heavy tor made; ; ; instead of MORE butter! butter; you. 121 North Cedar St. Lanllnl, Michigan , . The truth is.this: America easily;;; and gladly;; ; can supply all the b~tter neces- This can be done without interfering with the production of other essential dairy "PURE CRUSHED:l' sary for its armed forces and still have .foods or in fuHiUing the butter require- . T.' ..LI 'CRUNED MORE on its own table! ments of our armed forces. UNICO CATTLE SPRAY OYSTER SHELL The truth is this: Actually the loss of but- ter production is greater than al~ the butter You have the facts. You can have more butter-simply by the government taking taken by the armed forces and lend.lease Effective ancl Economical prompt and necessary action to encourage but- Unlco Live Stock Spray has a high knockdown and killing power, , put together! ter production as it has done with 'Other plus good repellancy. It is made from domestic raw materials. It Toda y,the government controls food pro- essential foods from time to time, It should wllI not taint milk, stain the hide or blister the skin of animals, nor duction, You may not'know it-:but all dairy be done immediatelyl cause accumulation of dirt on animals when used according to di- rections. 1\IICHIG'AN DISTRICT OF Your Farm Bureau dealer has Dnico Live Stock Spray in 1 gallon POll POUI.TRr cans, 5 gallon kerosene t)'pe cans, and In bulk. MID-WEST PRODUCERS' CREAMERIES, Inc. KILL.FLY for household use. A Unico product. Highly SOUTH BEND, INDIANA reftned. Deodorized. Quick.acting, non-staining and non. explosive. Sold in pints and quarts. .. "'W........ -" We support ADA" ,"The Voiu 01 the Dttiry Parmer" Bl",Y ot Farm Burf'au Store~ and Co-op Ass'ns .'LUII CI. ... c.cMe.&L.