2HIGAN FAR! ARM BIKKAI NEWS. MICHKE^roi Appoint Watkins Head of State Dept. of Agriculture FARM BUREAU NEWS ^rising Feb. 1-2, 1923. GROWS STRONG VOL. I., No. 3 ih the main the amount of gasolin (Continued from Page Two) Issued Semi-Monthly consumed is in proportion to the us farms might now be situated many derived from the public highway! miles from shipping facilities. PRESIDENT ANNUAL MEETING and is a logical basis for taxation,I and we therefore favor a tax of two The securing of approximately 1,000 refrigerator cars for the locals of the Michigan Potato Growers' Ex- FIFTH STATE FARM BUREAU PROVES BUREAU cents a gallon on gasoline in Mich- igan to raise funds for interest and change also constituted one of the big services of the year. ANNUAL MEETING SHOWS BUILT TO STAY retirement of the State's highway Better Service at Lower Cost The total cost of the department COMMODITY PLAN GIVES MORE AND BETTER SERVICE bonds. Slate Tax Commission RESOLYFD, that we favor for the past 12- months isr $6,641.82 as compared with more than $20,000 for the original department abolish- STRONGER THAN EVER present State Tax Commission TO MEMBERS ed in 1921. State Board of Equalization and op- Arrangements have been made to Secretary Brody Reports Splendid Progress for Year. Farm pose reduction in the number of retain .Mr. Ewing regularly 10 days PHILLIPS IS PRESIDENT members on the State Tax Commis- per month for the next year, and a Bureau Service Improved, Reaches More sion from three to one. portion of this time will be spent Members; Bureau Makes Good Harmony Features Great Business Regulate Bus Lines > Sessions; Directors Are at Farm Bureau headquarters. He RESOLVED, that we favor a rea- expects to make an extended study of Following is the complete re- problems, such as transportation, * itifj't Re-elected WpJ sonable regulation of commercial the farmers' traffic problems and port of the Secretary-Manager of legislation, and organization. The truck linea and busses, increasing build up a department that will be the Michigan State Farm Bureau fact that the commodity organiza- (Michigan Farm Bureau delegates their licenses to provide more fund* from 73 counties had a great busi- second to none in the country. A to the Fifth annual meeting of tions were given the opportunity to meeting a,t M. A. C. February 1-2 the Board of Delegates at M. A. actually participate in the govern- ness session at their fifth meeting at the Michigan Agricultural College, February 1-2. annual -mow where the Mich. State Farm Bu- reau stands on questions now before SECOND TIME C. Feb. 1, 1923. ment and management of the Michi-* SECRETARY-MANAGER'S REPORT gan State Farm Bureau without obli- the Michigan Legislature. The Farm gation, financial or otherwise, leaves Increased efficiency and more ser- Bureau's position on the following FIRST OF 1923 CAMPAIGNS TO By Clark L. Brody no ground for suspicion in the mind vice to more members in marketing, questions was developed from the re- START THERE, -MONROE During the past 12 months the of any well informed man that the transportation. . and organization plies to the legislative questionnaire COUNTY NEXT Michigan State Farm Bureau has Farm Bureau designs to control, dis- work during the second year of the the Bureau sent each of its County continued 1o go forward towards place, or enter into competition with commodity plan of organization has Farm Bureaus January 9, 1923. DRIVERS AT ANN ARBOR greater efficiency and permanency. the various co-operative commodity made the Michigan Farm Bureau The accomplishments of the big or- organizations. The Farm Bureau's policy in leg- JAMES NiCOL stronger than ever, said Secretary W. E. PHILLIPS islation has been to go back to its Washtenaw Farm Bureau Folks ganization include not only the im- Gives New Services Brody in his report. , The report is President of the Michigan State mediate or emergency needs of its W. E. Phillips of Decatur, Mich., membership for local action in the Hold Big Pre-Campaign members, but also substantial prog- This plan of organization is also presented in full in this issue of the several communities on questions be- Farm Bureau during the past two Van Buren county Farm Bureau Meeting ress in the way of organization bringing about closer co-operation aws. It is a complete story of the fore the legislature. The Bureau years. He retired from that post >rk done and undertaken by your member, was elected president of the maintains no legislative lobby at Lan- February 2, 1923. Mr. Nicol is en- State and County Farm Bureau building, looking ultimately to the between the commodity organiza- Michigan State Farm Bureau by the tions themselves, as is evidenced by tate Farm Bureau in 1922. State Board of Directors February sing. It seeks to present the facts tering upon his fourth term as a membership renewal campaigns for the reciprocal arrangement existing Delegates Had Floor 2. President Phillips has been a to the legislature as set down by the member of the State Board of Direc- 10 23 start in Washtenaw county, between the Michigan Potato Grow- Aside from the reading of the member of the Board of Directors experience of the many local com- tors. He has served Allegan Coun- February 12 and will continue there ers' Exchange and the Michigan El- above report, there were no speeches t y Farm Bureau as its president for about two weeks. The next coun-i for two years. He is President of munities. evator Exchange. The high class and the 130 delegates and 300 or since its organization. He is one ties to put on second membership the Michigan Elevator Exchange and Appropriate resolutions have been of the best known agricultural lead- sales service of the Elevator Ex- 'more other Farm Bureau members adopted and the policy of the Michi- ers in both state and national Farm campaigns are Monroe and Wayne. had the floor throughout the sessions represents that commodity exchange change is thereby made available to on the Farm Bureau Board of Di- gan State Farm Bureau on pending Bureau affairs. He owns and ap- Hold Big Meeting the members of the Potato Growers' They were there for business- and legislative questions will be as fol- erate a 200 farm in Allegan county dectors. Mr. Phillips is president of A big Farm Bureau meeting • for Exchange locals for'the sale of sev- had the opportunity to give ques- lows: s the Van Buren County Farm Bureau and is one of the most successful Washtenaw local compaign workers eral hundred cars of rye grown in tions of policy full discussion and ar- THE BUREAU FAVORS and the manager of the Decatur Co- farmers and business men in the was held at Ann Arbor Armory Fri- northern Michigan, and the special- rived at an understanding satisfac- day, February 9. About 300 Farm operative Association. He is chair- 1. Strict governmental economy state. ized potato sales machinery at Cad- tory to the whole convention. Res- Bureau men and women were expect- man of the committee now engaged and a pay a s you go policy. illac is available to the Elevator lo- olutions were introduced in part the I a noon banquet to hear Secre- in working out the organization of 2. Removal of present corpora- cals whose members may have a few afternoon of the first day and items which were not unanimously agreed upon were carried over until the Michigan's muck crop growers. tion tax limits. 3. A State Income Tax with $4,- OHIO IS BUYI 113 tary Brody, Mrs. Edith Wagar and \V. W. Billings. These men have al- car loads of potatoes to sell. Has Enlisted Service of 000 exemption and a progressive ready renewed their memberships Ablest Leaders next day to permit further study by the delegates. MARILLA GROWER rate. 4. A straight tax on gasoline of 2 MICHIGAN SEED and each will drive a solicitor in his township. Members of the Ann Ar- Then, too, the advice and counsel of the commodity directors have The resolutions adopted and pre- bor Rotary, Kiwanis and Exchange cents a gallon. sented in this edition of the News are In nearly every instance the unani- SETS A RECORD 5. Eastern time as standard for state tax commission. SEED DEP'T. LINES \T MARKET FOR OUR NICE clubs and the Local Bankers Associa- tion attended the Ann Arbor meet- proven extremely valuable and sound, at all times serving to keep the ac- tivities of the Farm Bureau closely mous opinion of the Board of Dele- SEED ing. The campaign is going over WANTS TO KNOW WHO CAN 6. State regulation of commercial related to the actual business needs gates. They represent the Farm Bu- A fine example o'r co-operation be- big. bus and truck lines. of the farmer. The commodity plan reau's policy for 1923 as set by the BEAT HIIS 1922 WOOL membership. From a legislative 7. An adequate reforestation pro- tween State Farm Buream; for the The membership solicitors are of organization adopted one year ago POOL RESULTS benefit of their member hips is un- Farm Bureau members under the [standpoint they represent the opin- Marilla, Mich.. Feb. 5, 1923. gram. der way at Toledo, Ohip. where the is proving to be a means of bring- 8. Repeal of Covert Highway Act. Michigan and Ohio Fa leadership of W. W. Billings, presi- ing the ability of the experienced ions of our County Farm Bureaus as Michigan State Farm Bureau, Bureaus Lansing, Michigan. dent of the Genesee County Farm Bu- tud best agricultural business lead- jxpressed in the State Farm Bureau's 9. Keeping present primary law. have set up a seed, exchange for reau. These men spare no effort to Gentlemen: 10. Using state highway reward handling pure seed of known north- ers in the state to the service of the recent legislative questionnaire. I note in the Farm Bureau News make the campaign a success in each Bureau Financially Sound funds to pay local road bonds under ern origin and adaption. State Farm Bureau. A workable several notes of .what the Wool De- county and in no case have the State CLARK L. BRODY. plan enlisting the support of the The financial report showed the partment done for various wool grow- direction of Board of Supervisors. The Michigan Bureau thus pro- or county Farm Bureaus heard any- solution of the big, fundamental powerful, organized commodity in- tate Farm Bureau to be on a sound ers and beg to advise that I have 11. State and National laws to vides an excellent out lei at good thing but good reports resulting problems confronting the farmers of terests in the Farm Bureau program uncial u '", Two years ago, just seen nothing that equals my experi- abolish tax exempt securities. prices for high grade seeds produced from their visits to farmers. ence with my 1922 clip. 12. Strict enforcement of the 18th by its members. The Ohio Farm Michigan and of the nation. has been one of the biggest factors )elore f the commodity plan was My neighbor sold his wool for Every solicitor is an out and out The Farm Bureau is primarily an in making possible t the progress of ' - a * •*•.'.' the State Farm Bureau had amendment and Volstead Act. Bureau consumers are 'ing seed 22 l-2c. I was offered 25c for mine. that they can depend upon at reason- Farm Bureau man and knows what economic institution, and therefore the Farm Bur thu .r'i$t,. a deficit of $15,215. At the fifth I refused the offer and pooled and the THE BUREAU OPPOSES the Farm Bureau is and what it Is it has been ffie purpose of the ad- year. annual meeting the Farm Bureau's resul!t. of the pool Avas 37 3-4c 1. Pittsburg Plus system of mak- able prices for high qua'!'v goods. doing. Talks with these men have ministration to make all of its ac- 15 l-4c over my neighbor's sale and ing steel prices. The Michigan market is stabilized The amendments adopted last year net worth, not including outstand- enlightened many members and have tivities revolve on the actual busi- provided 12 3-4e over my offer. Can you beat 2. Proposed full train crew bill. that much and the Ohio men get seed for directors' meetings ing membership fees, more than 80 made them stronger Farm Bureau ness requirements, present and fu- every two months instead of month- it? My 1923 clip will go to the Mich- 3. Abolishment of primary school insurance. per cent collectable, was recorded as igan State Farm Bureau Wool Pool. The Ohio people are advertising members than ever before. ture,of the man dependent upon ly, and enlarged the board from 8 $174,893.41. .With the banks the I think that the local station grad- fund law. Memberships written in the sec- agriculture as his principal or only to 11 members, each commodity ex- 4. Creation of county assessors. Michigan Farm Bureau Brand seeds State Farm Bureau's financial res- ing is a great thing for the grower, as ond membership campaign carry source of income. The work com- change paying the expenses of its ponsibility is limited only by the law it gives us a chance to learn the 5> Eastern time as standard for as the only seed absolutely guar- with them a subscription to the prises the following projects: grades and the prices of each grade, Michigan. anteed by the selling agency. Ohio own representative. This arrange- which fixes the amount that a bank farmers place their orders with their Michigan Farm Bureau News which Organization ment, together with other economies may loan any one institution. and tends to induce the grower to pro- duce better wool. co-ops. Ohio farmers are demanding will place in the member's hands up- Seed even with the enlarged board, Elections Made Unanimous Confidence in the work of the Youss Respectfully, W. F. Danville. FARMERS UNITE quality seed of known origin and the Michigan Farm Bureau is enabling to-date information Bureau and how to use it. on the Farm Farm Supplies Wool has resulted in lowering the direc- tors' expense to the Farm Bureau State Farm Bureau's Board of Direc- tors was voiced by the delegates by unanimous re-election of every mem- MONROE CO. INSTITUTE ON INCOME TAX our Co-operative farmers to cash in on their organization and sell the seed. THIS $22.70 PROFIT Produce Exchange Finance and Records from $12,351.92 as it was in 1921, to $6,239.11 for the year just ended.' Transportation Detailed reports covering the activi- ber on the Board for another year. AT MILAN FEB. 23-24 THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AGREE CAME BACK HOME ties of the Farm Bureau made by the Publicity 1/n honor of his splendid services to the State Farm Bureau, President Monroe Co. Farmers Eighth An- TO INITIATE MEASURE Agricultural Census John Lippers, Jackson County Legislation head of each department and the nual Institute for Monroe and Wash- Farm Bureau member of Pulaski secretary-manager , have been mail- Nicol's name was first presented to tenaw farmers will be at Milan, Feb. THIS SPRING In line with the overwhelming sen- Repeal Up To House township, tells this one about the ORGANIZATION ed regularly at the close of each the Delegates for re-election. He 23-24, at the Opera House. Friday timent of its membership in favor of 1922 wool pool. He pooled; The principal activities of this de- month to every director. These in- was returned to the Board of Direc- morning Professor J. F. Cox of the a state income tax for the relief of Monday evening the Senate pass- partment include: 40 lbs. Delaine •/ clude a complete financial report by tors for another year by acclamation. M. A. C. Farm Crops Dep't., will farm and tovyn real estate, the State ed by a unanimous vote Sen. Bernie 61 lbs. Fine Clothing First—Development of commodity plan of Farm the the Finance Department Bu- The Potato, Milk, Elevator and Live speak. There will be a crops dis- Farm Bureau is co-operating with all L. Case's bill to repeal the 1921 67 lbs. V2 Blood Staple other farm organizations of Michi- law providing for the taking of a reau organization adopted by Special reports and letters hav» fi^/ock commodity marketing ex- play in charge of Robert Duncan of gan to initiate an income tax consti- simple crop acreage and live stock 13 lbs. % Blood Clothing the Board of Delegates one also been mailed to the members of It Jianges nominated the directors to M. A. C. Dinner will be served by tutional amendment this spring. The census by supervisors. Thus the 56 lbs. \'z Blood Clothing year ago. the board at various times. Being ^present them on your State Board the ladles. E. C. Foreman, M. A. C. Farmers'^Federated Legislative Com- whole proposition of agricultural 21 lbs. Buck Second—Assisting the Michigan kept fully informed in this manner, Jf. Directors. Verne Gormley of poultry specialist, and Professor mittee, representing all the farm or- statistics for Michigan has been pass- Live Stock Exchange with your board of directors has been 'jyfewberry was elected Director-at- Robey, farm sanitation specialist ganizations of the state, have agreed 258 lbs. the Producers Co-opera- able to handle the organization just € Large to represent Upper Peninsula from M. A. C , and George McCalla, >n the details of the propose! tax ed on to the House of Representa- Farm Bureau grading told him tive Commission Association as well by meeting every two months 1 president of the Washtenaw Farm and have decided on a method of pro- tives where sentiment is rather even- just what kind of wool he had. His members. He succeeds the late A. T. cedure. It is determined to see the ly divided over this issue. The Case at Buffalo. as was formerly the case with 'Depue of Faithorn Junction, Menom- Bureau, will speak'. Motion pictures fight through to a successful finish. bill is being considered by the House advance of $37.96 was one-half the Third—Starting the Farm Bu- monthly sessions. So the plan has inee county. and a good speaker will feature the The Farmers' Legislative commit- Agricultural Committee. market value of the wool at time reau Produce Exchange at proven economical, efficient N of pooling. His final check deliver-' and $The Board of Directors organized evening session. tee proposes that incomes less than Detroit. * practical. b'y-electing W. E. Phillips of Decatur Saturday morning R. A. Turner, $4,000 shall be exempt from state ed the first week in December was Fourth— Second membership How Live Stock Men Were Helped President. He has represented the State Boys* and Girls' Club leader, income tax and that for larger in- HAY SALES SERVICE for $59.82, giving him a total return campaign. comes a progressive rate be estab- of $97.78. a. This policy not only makes it Michigan Elevator Exchange on the and E. W. Martin, manager of Wash- lished as follows: $4,000 to $20,000, SUITS THIS MEMBER His average net return was 37.8 Fifth i— Re-organization and passible for the efficient leadership Board for the past year and is again tenaw County Fair, will speak. M. 5 per cent; up to $40,000, 6 per cent; Frank H. Dexter, Monroe County strengthening of local co-op- of the various commodity exchanges L. Noon, State Farm Bureau vice- cents per pound. By selling through Its representative as well as presi- up to $60,000, 7 per cent; uo to $80.- Farm Bureau member, reported to erative associations. td strengthen the State Farm Bu- president and Miss Koch, M. A. C. 000, 8 per cent; up to $100,000, f) per the Elevator Exchange recently that the pool in accordance with the de- dent of the Elevator Exchange. mand and an improving market his A GREAT STEP FORWARD IN reau, but in addition enables the big, Nicol Served Well nutrition specialist will speak Sat- cent; above $100,000, 10 per cent. The a sale of 26% tons of alfalfa hay by ORGANIZATION powerful, central organization to urday afternoon. Miss Koch will proposed amendment will definitely final return of $59.82 was another President Nicol retires from the 1. At the annual'meeting in Feb- come to the aid of the commodity give a dress form demonstration at provide that the law be administer- the Exchange netted him $1.25 more $37.96 and $22.70 extra, represent- presidency of the Farm Bureau after Friday morning and afternoon meet- ed by the State Tax Commission and per ton or $33.12 in all, more than ing full return on each grade and ruary, 1922, the Board of Delegates organizations with their important two years of unselfish service. He that the revenue so raised will be in his best local bids, which were bid improvement in the market. made amendments to the constitu- projects. ings of the Woman's section. Agri- has always given unsparingly of his cultural exhibits at the High School lieu of all state general property tax. up as it was known that he was go- Mr. Lippers reports that one of tion and by-laws, making the com- A typical example of this occurred k time and energy to make the Farm ing to sell through the Exchange. He his neighbors had a better clip which modity plan of organization the defi- last summer in connection with the have been arranged under direction |ureau a success. H e served as Saginaw supplies the graphite for got $15.50' a ton for the first cutting he sold to a local dealer for an nite and permanent policy of the establishment of the Producers Co- ^airman of the National Fruit of Mr. Laing. seven-eighths of all the pencils made and $17.00 for the second and third average of 29 cents a pound. Jack- Michigan State Farm Bureau. This operative Commission Association at towers committee of twenty-one in foreign countries. cuttings. son county wool growers are look- provided for the affiliation of the Buffalo by the Michigan Live Stock \ich developed the Federated Fruit BEANS A CASH CROP ing forward to a big Farm Bureau Michigan Potato Growers' Exchange Exchange. Even after the Exchange Vegetable Growers, Inc. Since wool pool next spring. the Michigan Live Stock Exchange, had exhausted its efforts in estab- [organization, Mr. Nicol has been the Michigan Milk Producers' As- lishing its efficient, co-operative The Michigan bean crop appears sociation, and the Michigan Elevator commission association at Detroit, a Jde chairman of the Federated to be one crop which the farmer uses Minnesota Acts lard of Directors. He continues a Exchange, with the State Farm Bu- as a cash crop; one he can always A resolution submitting to the reau. Each exchange was authoriz- large element of its membership, us- pmber of the Board of Directors of market and get his money. This States an amendment to the Federal ed and invited to nominate a candi- ing Buffalo as a market, was with- Michigan State Farm Bureau and year's prices have ranged frcun $4.50 constitution prohibiting the issu- date for active membership on the out the advantages of a co-operative 11 remain, active in Farm Bureau to $8 with a steady market. There ance of tax-exempt securities has "board of directors of the State Farm live stock sales service. Arrange- Pairs. '4i * ^ were only two or three dips of short jeen passed by the Minnesota house Bureau, and in turn, it was recom- ments were made by the Michigan M. L». Noon of Jackson was re- duration and after each drop the jf representatives. Live Stock Exchange for the State mended that the commodity organ- jected vice-president. The Board re- price advanced to a higher level. In Opposition to tax-exempt secur- izations mentioned allow a represen- Farm Bureau to furnish an organi- igaged Clark L. Brody as secretary- 192 2 the Michigan Elevator Ex- ties has been a part of the Farm tative of the Michigan State Farm zation man to raise the necessary mager and Fred VanNorsdall of change Bean Dept. sold about 80o 3uream's program for three years. funds for the establishment of the Bureau, satisfactory to the com- ?e Rivers as treasurer. ears of beans for members. It help- The Minnesota house of repre- modity organization corcerned, to Producers Co-operative Commission ed stabilize our markets. xntatives has passed a bill forbid- meet with their board of directors in Association at Buffalo, in co-opera- ding the use of buiterfat in the an ex-officio capacity and without tion with the Farm Bureaus and [M FARMERS' DAY .nanufacture of oleomargarine or Live Stock Associations of Ohio and COMES FEBRUARY 16 Elevator Exchange other so-called butter substitutes. Its vote. Indiana. In July, Alexander Mac- final passage is sought by farmers. Most Important Step Vittie, formerly County Agent of Reaches Big Markets The adoption of.this program con- Tuscola County, was secured for this Triday, Feb. 16, Ionia County has stitutes the most important step ever work, his salary and expenses being Annual Mid-Winter Farmers' Day Grain marketed by the Michigan Clover Seed Item paid for the time being by the State the Ionia armory. President Fri- Elevator Exchange for its 10S local George E. Granger, Farm Bureau made in Michigan to mobilize the Farm Bureau. "V of M. A. C , Clark L. Brody, R. elevators goes principally to New member of Argentine township, power of the greatly diversified f Turner, Michigan's Club Leader, York and Baltimore for export. tee County, brought 50 bushels farming interests of the state in a As a result of this/ co-operation, rof. Foreman, M. A . C , poultry Some goes to millers in this coun- of June clover seed to the State strong central organization. Under nearly ail of the local associations in specialist, and Prof. E. E. Gallup. try. Beans are shipped to Easteru The Board of Delegates at the State Farm Bureau's Fifth Annual Farm Bureau Seed Department re- this plan, each of the commodity the State in Buffalo territory have *5tate Superintendent of vocational points from Jacksonville, Florida, to Meeting re-elected the 1922 Board of Directors. Tho Directors chose W. cently and took back with him $112 exchanges mentioned remains sep- contributed funds for starting the training will speak. There will be Portland, Maine as far west as points E. Phillips, president: M. L. Noon, vice-president; Clark L. Brody. secre- more than he was offered at home arately incorporated, and controls Talo. in Oklahoma and Nebraska and tary-manager and Fred Van Norsdidl, treasurer. From left to right: by local dealers. its* own business without interfer- band music and a potluck dinner. ence on the part of the Micl The work also brought to them in- south to New Orleans. A good share Top row:—E. A. Beamer, Blissfield, Live Stock E v h a n g e ; Clarj L. fA corn show with cash prizes for Brody, Lansing; Mrs. Edith M. Wagar. Carleton; Fred Smith, Elk Raj *s, formatior jtownship champions and a silver of the beans goes direct to large can- Potato Exch.; Fred Van Norsdall, Three Rivers; L. Whitney W Consult with State Department of State Farm Bureau. However. services rendered ( cup for county sweep stakes is the ners like Heinz, Campbell and- Ar- Manchester; Pres. W. E. Phillips, Decatur; represents Elevator Jg,xehange; Agriculture at Lansing before locat- affiliated exchanges volute ire Stock 1 big event. Ionia banks are co-oper- mour. This gives you an idea of the James Nicol, South Haven; M. B. McPherson, Lowell. ing in, Michigan. A satisfied settler unite and concentrate their efforts s e V eral of the ating. H. E. Powell and Fred W. markets the Exchange watches everv Bottom row, left to right:—E. C. McCarty, Bad Axe: el: a dissatisfied settler is a throueji th* medium of th* State j ^ . ISeea.will p j ^ * ^ a t the-sessions. da: TWO FEBRTAUY 9, 1 9 2 3 $ 4 0 0 p e r w e e k in s a l a r i e s a s c o m - centralized in t h i s d e p a r t m e n t ^Jid MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS pared w i t h its p r e v i o u s o p e r a t i o n . o n e s e t of b o o k s n o w a n s w e r s f o r t h r MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS 1922 Tool T u r n e d Tide whole institution. Formerly, eac? Published twice a m o n t h by the Michigan S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u a t Char- To Growers. d e p a r t m e n t k e p t i t s o w n s e t " of r e j I a n d g e n e r a l offices a t S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u h e a d - T h e 1 9 2 2 p o o l , t o g e t h e r w i t h all ords. B y t h i s c h a n g e a s a v i n g of VOL. 1 ng, MiehU- F K B R U A R Y 9, 1028 \o. 3 M A R K E T CONDITIONS hnances, has been from the begin- ning strictly under F a r m Bureau over $36,000 in clerical hire for th« y e a r h a s been" effected. F u n d s to tlrown As Reported By State F a r m B u r e a u (control. T h e d e p a r t m e n t is u n d e r t h e a m o u n t of $ 4 0 0 , 0 0 0 a r e re- M a r k e t i n g Departments | h e m a n a g e m e n t of D o n a l d W i l l i a m s q u i r e d a t c e r t a i n p e r i o d s of t h e y e a r Application for second class m a i l i n g p r i v i l e g e s a t t h e post office ii o n a s a l a r y i n s t e a d of a c o m m i s s i o n to finance, t h e seed a n d o t h e r de- a t C h a r l o t t e , Mich., h a s been filed w i t h t h e P o s t m a s t e r a t C h a r l o t t e . bushel. New York reports exportibasis. The last wool w a s sold t h e p a r t m e n t s , m a k i n g it necessary to S u b s c r i p t i o n P r i c e , 5 0 c P e r Y e a r , I n c l u d e d i n d u e s of F a r m Bureau Members. ed SEED By F a r m Bureau Seed Dep't. w e e k e n d i n g J a n u a r y 2 0 t h , of l , 6 3 i l a t t e r p a r t of N o v e m b e r , a n d D e - hags, The situation c e m b e r 1 0 t h t h e final r e t u r n s w e r e o n a l f a l f a , " s w e e i n . t h e h a n d s of t h e f a r m e r s , borrow large sums on receipts. this department tvarehouse T h e p r o p e r h a n d l i n g 0f determines ver- c l o v e r , e t c . , is u n c h a n g e d s i n c e p r e Net r e t u r n s to t h e g r o w e r aver- l a r g e l y t h e a m o u n t of credit the Kigan, has been producing RED CLOVER v i o u s r e p o r t in t h e s e c o l u m n s . aged for all g r a d e s 3 4 % c p e r p o u n d F a r m Bureau can secure. This has Markets continue inactive. It is . or 3c m o r e t h a n t h e a v e r a g e price steadily been built up through (I for thirty-seven years. early as yet to form an exact p r o m p t a t t e n t i o n a n d good business MICHIGAN S?£ flUREAU ~~ ' paid by the dealers d u r i n g t h e pool- m e t h o d s u n t i l t h e o n l y l i m i t on the o p i n i o n a s ( o t h e v o l u m e of t r a d e G R A I N M A R K E T S i n g P e r i o d . a s shown by Government Michigan S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u credit this alfalfa has been grown w h i c h is to c o m e for s p r i n g s o w i n g . By Mich. E l e v a t o r E x c h a n g e r e p o r t s , a n d t h e five h i g h e s t g r a d e s a t t h e b a n k s is t h e amount OFFICERS H o w e v e r , all indications p o i n t to a ^ J ^ I ^ H in t h e n o l ° averaged 39.14c to the pith poor drainage. h e a v y e a s t e r n t r a d e w h i c h h a s for- s c r i b e d b y l a w t h a t t h e b a n k pre- F'liJl,l,i I I "- grower. The men who remained M. L. NOON, J a c k s o n , Yiee-Pi evident WHEAT loan to one firm. ^ ^ c^a u^ ^ ^ merly been supplied to a consider- w i t h t h e 1922 pool h a v e n o t only F R E D VAN N O R S D A L L , T h r e e R i v e r s Treasurer P a r t of t h e l a r g e commonly considered the able extent with foreign clover. Ex w h e a t t r a d < » a s a w h o l e b e n e f i t e d t h e m s e l v e s fl F o r t y Counties Collected Directors-At-Large p o r t s c o n t i n u e t o b e r e p o r t e d f r o m h a v e b e e n v e r y b e a r i s h o n w h e a t fit n a . n c i a l l y 7 b u t h a v e ™ a l s o rendered production. B a l t i m o r e a n d New Y o r k in a m o d - i t h e P a s t _three w e e k s a n d e v e n | t h e c a u s e Of c o - o p e r a t i v e w o o l m a r k - T h e c o l l e c t i o n of d e l i n q u e n t inen< .TAMILS NT<*OT South H a v e n bership dues was continued this L. W H I T N E Y W A T K I N S Manchester erate way. T h e r e is n o b i g d e c l i n e ° n°w- .™e °the,r half a r ^ m o r e I eting an indispensable service by y e a r u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n of t h e F i - v K E L V I N B. M e P H E f t S O N T,owcll >e county alfalfa is the best in s i g h t " a l t h o u g h t h e m a r k e t m a y ! e s s * \ U ° h ' A s I o n g . a \ t h / s [ H tiding this d e p a r t m e n t over its most nance D e p a r t m e n t , a n d it has had'" MRS. E D I T H M. W A O A R Carleton s h o w s o m e softness at t i m e s until !* o n eX f ? t h h * J ^ m a r k e t will n| critical period. This loyal s u p p o r t c h a r g e of t h e c o l l e c t o r s w o r k i n g i n EARL V KTV Bad Axe tlfa grown anywhere, and t h e seeding season opens. Offerings do a n y t h i n g ; M i c h i g a n w h e a t is s i t u r n e d the tide and m a d e possible the various counties. The methods Ooloma selling at a considerable premiii t h e d e v e l o p m e n t of a wool sales of h a n d l i n g t h i s p r o j e c t h a v e u n d e r - \ VERNE G< 'KM LEY Newberry a g e n c y owned a n d controlled by the gone continued improvement, es- F R E D S M I T H , E l k Rapids Commodity Directors Michigan Potato Growers Exchange Farm Bureau Stronger Than Ever— farmer himself. Poolers Are Pleased. pecially d u r i n g t h e p a s t few m o n t h s . D u r i n g t h e s e a s o n a t o t a l of s t a t e M. L. NOON, J a c k s o n M i c h i g a n Milk P r o d u c e r s Association T h e general i m p r o v e m e n t in qual- a n d c o u n t y f u n d s of $383,833 in E L M E R A. B E A M E R , Blissficld Michigan Live Stock E x c h a n g e ( C o n t i n u e d F r o m P a g e 1) in t h e l o c a l c o - o p e r a t i v e o r g a n i z a - . also m a d e very marked progress. cash a n d notes h a s been collected i t y a s a r e s u l t of c o - o p e r a t i v e w o o l W A L D O E. P H I L L I P S . Decatur Michigan Elevator Exchange the organization. A i o t a l of $ 3 , - ^t i o^ n^ ^a s^ ^f o^l l^o w ^ ^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ O n e of t h e m o s t s a t i s f y i n g a c c o m - g r a d i n g was also noticeable,' the per- through personal solicitation at an 9 9 5 . 2 0 w a s r a i s e d in t h i s w a y in W a t e r t o w n F a r m Bureau Local. p l i s h m e n t s of t h e y e a r h a s b e e n t h e c e n t a g e of d i s c o u n t w o o l h a v i n g d e - a p p r o x i m a t e c o s t of $ 1 . 3 0 p e r $ 1 0 C L A R K L. B R O D Y , L a n s i n g H e a d q u a r t e r s Secretary-Manager l o a n s from t h e local organizations Gladwin Farmers Co-operative b r i n g i n g of t h i s d e p a r t m e n t u p t o i t s c r e a s e d f r o m 2 2 % in 1 9 2 0 , to 1 1 % check. Collection work has been a n d t h e b a l a n c e of $ 2 , 7 8 6 . 9 5 w a s Association. present high standard of efficient in 1 9 2 1 a n d 6 % in 1 9 2 2 . T h e m a n y carried on in t h e following counties: Michigan Commodity Marketing Associations loaned by t h e Michigan State F a r m Croswell F a r m Bureau Local. service. D u r i n g t h e first s i x m o n t h s letters and reports received from Affiliated W i t h Michigan State F a r m B u r e a u St. Clair, L a p e e r , Macomb, Sani- Bureau. S a g i n a w Co-operrative Associa- of t h e y e a r t h e P u r c h a s i n g D e p a r t - t h e m e m b e r s of t h e 1 9 2 2 w o o l p o o l lac, H u r o n , T u s c o l a , Clare, Isabella, Michigan Potato Growers Exchange Cadillac T h e association at Buffalo was tion. m e n t w a s in c h a r g e o f G e o r g e R a - almost without exception comment Gratiot, Calhoun. Michigan Milk P r o d u c e r s A s s o c i a t i o n 707 Owen Bldg., D e t r o i t thus able to start business November Hastings Co-operative Associa- viler. A t t h e t i m e Of h i s r e s i g n a - very favorably on t h e r e t u r n s this Michigan L i v e Stock E x c h a n g e 425 N. B u t l e r St., E a n s l n g tion. year and m a n y w h o w e r e forced to Hillsdale, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Mon- 1st and h a s a l r e a d y performed val- t i o n . J u n e 1, 1 9 2 2 , t h e s e r v i c e h a d Michigan Elevator Exchange F a r m B u r e a u Bldg., L a n s i n g T r a v e r s e City Co-operative As- sell t h e i r w o o l l a s t s p r i n g a t a p r i c e roe, Wayne, Washtenaw, Allegan, u a b l e s e r v i c e f o r M i c h i g a n live s t o c k been improved very materially. sociation. Barry, Benzie, Berrien. producers. The Michigan m u c h below t h a t received by their Milan F a r m Bureau Local. A t t h a t t i m e , C. H . R u n c i m a n of Cass, Clinton, E a t o n , Grand Trav- State F a r m Bureau Business Departments at Lansing F a r m B u r e a u h a s a l s o g i v e n th n e i g h b o r s in t h e 1 9 2 2 pool, will b e Columbiaville Co-operative As- » Lowell, succeeded to t h e manage- b a c k in t h e f o l d n e x t s e a s o n . All erse, Kent, Mason, Mecosta, MOnt- Seed Traffic General Offices t r o i t s a l e s a g e n c y of t h e M i c h i g a n m e n t a n d t h e l a s t of t h e y e a r h a s indications point to a large pool next calm, Oceana, Osceola. Purchasing Wool Advertising Live Stock E x c h a n g e its moral sup- sociation. shown almost phenomenal growth. year and arrangements are already port and upheld the organization at Millington F a r m Bureau Local. Lake, Wexford, Van Buren., At Detroit By referring to the r e p o r t of the various meetings and through pub- M a r i n e City Co-operative Asso- w e l l u n d e r w a y f o r t a k i n g c a r e of Branch, St. Joseph, Cheboygan, Michigan F a r m Bureau Produce Exchange 2729 Russel St. ciation. P u r c h a s i n g D e p a r t m e n t , it will be it. licity. T o d a y , M i c h i g a n live s t o c k Chippewa, Delta, Menominee, Ot- Allegan F a r m Bureau Co-oper- o b s e r v e d t h a t forty-five kinds of producers have sales services second Produce Exchange Dept. sego. American Farm Bureau Federation ative Association. f a r m s u p p l i e s h a v e been secured for to n o n e in t h e c o u n t r y , at both D e - Opens New Field. A s a r e s u l t of t h e c o l l e c t i o n a c t i v - T h e t o t a l a m o u n t of s t o c k s a l e s the members and looal organiza- O. E . B R A D F - U T E . President troit and Buffalo. By referring to Mr. Bloom's r e - i t i e s of t h i s d e p a r t m e n t , m a n y c o u n - J. W . C O V E R D A L E Secretary m a d e for t h e s e associations was tions. In 1921, there were 1,277 S E R V I C E I OK P R O D U C E port, it will be n o t e d t h a t t h e Ex- ties a r e a b l e to s e a t t h e i r full q u o t a G E N E R A L O F F I C E S A. F . B . F 58 E a s t W a s h i n g t o n St., C h i c a g o $96,030.00. full c a r l o a d s h a n d l e d a n d d u r i n g t h e GROWER8. c h a n g e h a s m a r k e t e d 244 s t r a i g h t of v o t i n g d e l e g a t e s a t t h i s a n n u a l GRAY SII3VER, Washington Representative y e a r j u s t p a s t , 1,745 c a r l o a d s , t h u s Get Auditing Service c a r l o a d s a n d 1,874 l e s s t h a n c a r l o a d meeting. N o t o n l y is it t h e p u r p o s e LEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS M u n s e y Bldg., W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. S. T h e F a r m B u r e a u P r o d u c e E x - s h o w i n g a n i n c r e a s e f o r t h e y e a r of Efficient and business-like man- shipments, comprising in all 63 of t h e p r o j e c t t o s e c u r e t h e m o n e y , change was organized last spring at 468 cars. T h e r e has been a corres- b u t also to r e m o v e misunderstand- Detroit. T h e u n o r g a n i z e d s t a t e of a g e m e n t i s j u s t a s e s s e n t i a l i n the p o n d i n g i n c r e a s e in t h e l e s s t h a n commodities. T h e report also shows OUR N E W PRESIDENT ing by giving t h e m e m b e r s accurate m o s t of t h e c o m m o d i t i e s t o b e h a n d - l o c a l c o - o p e r a t i v e o r g a n i z a t i o n s t«s carload service. The prospects that the n e w d e p a r t m e n t h a s devel- i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e activities.* T h e s e l e c t i o n of W a l d o E . P h i l l i p s of D e c a t u r a s P r e s i d e n t of led b y t h e n e w v e n t u r e , a n d ( h e g e n - in t h e d e p a r t m e n t s of t h e State oped connections in a n d shipped are excellent for a c o n t i n u a l in- of t h e F a r m B u r e a u . This work t h e M i c h i g a n S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u i n s u r e s u s t h e h i g h e s t t y p e of e r a l l a c k of i n f o r m a t i o n a n d e x p e r i - F a r m Bureau. Unbusiriess-like crease in v o l u m e t h e c o m i n g year. c a r s of p r o d u c e t o 2 7 of t h e p r i n c i p a l has also materially benefited the leadership available for the coming year. e n c e m a d e it s e e m d e s i r a b l e to s t a r t m e t h o d s i n a .local c o n s t i t u t e o n e of Sufficient o r d e r s for t w i n e are n o w c i t i e s of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , r a n g i n g from K a n s a s City on the west to County F a r m Bureaus and has been M r . P h i l l i p s i s a y o u n g m a n j u s t c o m i n g i n t o t h e p r i m e of life t h e n e w w o r k a s a d e p a r t m e n t of t h e the biggest hindrances to F a r m Bu- i n s i g h t f o r a b u s i n e s s of t h r e e a n d L e x i n g t o n , K y . , on- t h e s o u t h , a n d of t h e u t m o s t v a l u e t o t h e o r g a n i z a - a n d his experience as farmer, co-operative manager, County F a r m State F a r m Bureau rather than as a reau a n d commodity sales services a h a l f m i l l i o n p o u n d s i n s t e a d of t h e tion as a whole. reaching its members, a n d it is Boston on the east. T h e total vol- B u r e a u P r e s i d e n t a n d P r e s i d e n t of t h e M i c h i g a n E l e v a t o r Ex- separately incorporated commodity one and one-half million of last h o p e d t h a t in the i m m e d i a t e f u t u r e u m e of b u s i n e s s f o r t h e first six Transportation Services. change, the greatest farmer-owned co-operative grain selling organ- organization. This n^w co-opera- year, a n d o t h e r c o m m o d i t i e s a r e in- increased attention can b e given to months was $186,927.57. T h e a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s of t h e M i c h - tive d e p a r t m e n t o p e n e d for b u s i n e s s c r e a s i n g in like p r o p o r t i o n s . ization in the country, admirably fits h i m to take up the responsi- J u n e 1, 1 9 2 2 , a t 2 7 2 9 R u s s e l l s t r e e t , a s s i s t i n g t h e locals w h e r e n e c e s s a r y Success with Milkmaker T h e d e p a r t m e n t h a s b e e n of v a l - igan State F a r m B u r e a u along traf- bilities of t h e P r e s i d e n c y , so a b l y h a n d l e d b y P r e s i d e n t N i c o l d u r - in i n a u g u r a t i n g s o u n d systems of fic l i n e s i n c l u d e : p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e with F r a n k A. L. B l o o m as m a n a g e r . Dairy Ration u a b l e service p a r t i c u l a r l y t o t h e cel- ing the past two years. business management. A start has O n e of t h e outstanding accom- e r y g r o w e r s of K a l a m a z o o a n d D e c a - Michigan Traffic L e a g u e R a t e Case, SECOND M E M B E R S H I P CAM- In a d d i t i o n t o t h i s , t h e p e r s o n a l i t y of o u r n e w P r e s i d e n t con- b e e n m a d e i n this d i r e c t i o n by f u r - p l i s h m e n t s of t h e Purchasing De- tur by assisting t h e m in assembling t h e s a v i n g of a n u m b e r of b r a n c h PAIGN'S VERDICT. \ s t i t u t e d t h a t r a r e c o m b i n a t i o n of u n s e l f i s h s e r v i c e a n d h i g h class Xlnishing t h e - local o r g a n i z a t i o n s a u p a r t m e n t h a s b e e n t h e s a l e of t h e their products in car lots a n d to se- line railroads, securing of side- i. T h e s e c o n d m e m b e r s h i p c a m ' d i t i n g s e r v i c e from t h e F a r m B u r e a u c u r e a w i d e r d i s t r i b u t i o n in o t h e r tracks, cars, etc. T h e w o r k has been b u s i n e s s q u a l i t i e s so s c a r c e a n d y e t so e s s e n t i a l t o t h e p r o p e r l e a d - mixed dairy ration, F a r m Bureau p a i g u c o n s t i t u t e d w i t h o u t q u e s t i o n a c c o u n t i n g d e p a r t m e n t . T h i s is p a i d cities t h a n Detroit a n d Chicago. As i n c h a r g e of T r a f f i c C o u n s e l E r n e s t e r s h i p of o u r b i g c o - o p e r a t i v e o r g a n i z a t i o n s ' A c l o s e r a c q u a i n t a n c e Milkmaker. T h e e x a c t q u a n t i t y of t h e m o s t c r u c i a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t y p l a c e d for by t h e local a s s o c i a t i o n h a v i n g a r e s u l t of t h e i n t e r e s t i n c o - o p e r a - L . E w i n g of Grand Rapids. The bet w e e n M r . P h i l l i p s a n d t h e F a r m B u r e a u m e m b e r s of y o u r c o u n t y t h e v a r i o u s i n g r e d i e n t s is p r i n t e d on upon the F a r m Bureau administra- the w o r k done. During the year tive m a r k e t i n g developed by the hearing of the M i c h i g a n ^Traffic g j will n o t o n l y s e s u l t in m u c h h e l p of a p r a c t i c a l n a t u r e , b u t will t h e s a c k s in w h i c h t h e r a t i o n is s h i p - t i o n b y t h e B o a r d of D e l e g a t e s o n e t h e b o o k s of t h e f o l l o w i n g a s s o c i a - w o r k of t h i s d e p a r t m e n t , t h e g r o w - League case for abolishing t ^ J l u ^ l j l ped, a n d every ton is mixed u n d e r 7iiM> i n v f m - e t h e g r e a t e s t c o n f i d e n c e i n t h e S t a t e F a r m Bureau. y e a r a g o . T h e r e n e w a l of t h e m e m - t i o n s h a v e b e e n a u d i t e d b y t h e F i - e r s of m u c k c r o p s a r e n o w t a k i n g ing system in Michigan, a n d lower- | j t h e i n s p e c t i o n of a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of Get to k n o w h i m . bership w a s to d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r or n a n c e D e p a r t m e n t . steps to organize a p e r m a n e n t com- ing freight rates in the state was the Michigan State F a r m Bureau n o t t h e F a r m B u r e a u itself could Hillsdale County Farm Bureau. modity sales service w h i c h in all h e l d l a s t s p r i n g , b u t final d e c i s i o n and other state organizations using BUREAU'S FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING ITS BEST survive, a n d I a m very glad to re- Central F a r m e r s Association. p r o b a b i l i t y w i l l b e i n t h e f o r m of a has not yet been rendered by the the feed. W i t h t h e o p e n formula on T h e fifth a n n u a l m e e t i n g of t h e M i c h i g a n S t a t e F a r m Bureau p o r t t h a t t h e f a r m e r s in t h e e i g h t Coleman F a r m Bureau Elevator separately incorporated organiza- Interstate Commerce Commission. the sack, the f a r m e r k n o w s exactly c o u n t i e s c a n v a s s e d to d a t e have set- Association. tion. M r . E w i n g w i l l p a r t i c i p a t e in a n n t E a s t L a n s i n g , F e b . 1-2, w a s o n e o f t h e g r e a t e s t f a r m e r s ' o r g a n i - w h a t h e is b u y i n g . The results ob- tled t h e m a t t e r unquestionably in Gladwin County Co-operative W h a t t h e f u t u r e of t h e Produce oral hearing at W a s h i n g t o n , Feb- zation meetings ever held in Michigan. Seventy-three counties tained by t h e d a i r y m e n as s h o w n by the affirmative. Association. E x c h a n g e will be c a n n o t be definite- r u a r y 2 8 t h , a n d d e l i v e r final a r g u - w o r n r e p r e s e n t e d b y v o t i n g d e l e g a t e s a n d t h e l a r g e r o o m in t h e n u m e r o u s reports are excellent. The V i c e P r e s i d e n t M. L . X o o n w a s Allegan F a r m Bureau Co-opera- ly d e t e r m i n e d a t t h i s w r i t i n g . I t m a y m e n t s in t h e case. A large number A g r i c u l t u r a l B u i l d i n g w a s filled t o c a p a c i t y a t a l l s e s s i o n s b y in- volume handled during the present prevailed u p o n to a s s u m e direction tive Association. b e a l o n g t h e l i n e of p o u l t r y a n d e g g s Of w i t n e s s e s , e s p e c i a l l y f r o m n o r t h - feeding season will reach over 8,000 t e r e s t e d f a r m e r s f r o m a l l s e c t i o n s of t h e s t a t e . The determination of t h e c a m p a i g n , a n d t w e l v e of t h e F a r m e r s Elevator Company at principally, or it m a y serve only to e r n s e c t i o n s of t h e s t a t e w e r e h e a r d tons. a n d l o y a l t y of t h e s e m e n b r o u g h t t h e F a r m B u r e a u s a f e l y t h r o u g h best solicitors obtainable were as- Owosso. p o i n t t h e w a y t o s o u n d m e t h o d s of a n d a f u n d of i n f o r m a t i o n s h o w i n g o n e of t h e m o s t s e r i o u s b u s i n e s s d e p r e s s i o n s e v e r e x p e r i e n c e d a n d sembled at State 'Farm Bureau head- Watertown F a r m Bureau Local. D u r i n g t h e year, too, the depart- the true conditions regarding the organization and eventually b e con- quarters and m a d e familiar with the ment has developed a very satisfac- immense agricultural resources of t h e y w e r e p r e s e n t t o s e e t h a t t h e i r g r e a t o r g a n i z a t i o n g o t off o n . T e k o n s h a Co-operative Associa- verted into a separately incorporated a c t i v i t i e s of t h e v a r i o u s d e p a r t m e n t s tory w o r k i n g relationship with the t h e s t a t e , is n o w b e f o r e t h e I n t e r - the right foot for the coming year. tion. commodity exchange. Experience a n d t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n policy adopted Michigan Potato Growers' Exchange, state Commerce Commission at S o m e of t h e r e s o l u t i o n s a d o p t e d w e r e d e b a t e d v i g o r o u s l y , b u t Chippewa County Farm Bureau. will determine, b u t whatever the b y t h e B o a r d of D e l e g a t e s l a s t y e a r . t h u s a v o i d i n g d u p l i c a t i o n of effort Washington. In almost e v e r y instance this served as a f o r e r u n n e r to u n a n i m o u s Snover F a r m B u r e a u Local. o u t c o m e , t h e effort p u t i n t o t h e P r o - The drive opened in Allegan Decker F a r m Bureau Local. as h a s b e e n t r u e in t h e p a s t . .The duce Exchange by the F a r m Bureau Saved Rail Service. decision when the final vote w a s taken. W h a t little difference of Purchasing Department under the County' early m August. By refer- T h r e e Oaks Shipping Associa- will be well w o r t h w h i l e . A n u m b e r of b r a n c h l i n e s of r a i l - o p i n i o n t h e r e w a s c o n s t i t u t e d a s u r e i n d i c a t i o n of l o y a l i n t e r e s t r i n g t o t h e r e p o r t of t h e d i r e c t o r of new arrangement, has the business tion. Auditing Dept. Makes Savings. road w e r e saved to the farmers dur- b e c a u s e t h e m o t i v e s of all w h o t o o k p a r t in t h e discussion w e r e t h e the c a m p a i g n it will be seen that as Grand Junction Co-operative of t h e Potato Exchange in fence This d e p a r t m e n t is u n d e r t h e m a n - ing the year. These include t h e s a m e ; n a m e l y — t h e i m p r o v e m e n t of t h e f a r m e r s ' c o n d i t i o n i n s t a t e was anticipated, t h e r e h a s been some . Association. feeds, t w i n e , coal, c e m e n t , a n d all a g e m e n t of A s s i s t a n t T r e a s u r e r J Freeport, Big Rapids, White Cloud. and nation. reduction in m e m b e r s h i p . This was Business Departments Have other supplies except potato sacks, Lee Morford. W h i l e t h e n a t u r e of Barry ton and Weidman hranc- The delegates were particularly impressed with the high charac- d u e m a i n l y to t h e s t r i n g e n t financial Good Year spray materials and auto tires. In its activities in s o m e r e s p e c t s , is T h e L e w i s t o n b r a n c h w a s a'~ * _ t e r a n d a b i l i t y of t h e m e n in c h a r g e of t h e d i f f e r e n t S t a t e F a r m c o n d i t i o n of f a r m e r s i n g e n e r a l , i n - - T h e F a r m B u r e a u business de- t h e c a s e of s p r a y m a t e r i a l s , h o w e v e r , l e s s s p e c t a c u l a r t h a n t h a t of s o m e cX o p e n e d a s a r e s u l t of t h e w 'j e f f i c i e n c y o n t h e p a r t of s o m e of t h e p a r t m e n t s h a v e made substantial the Potato Exchange and Purchas- o t h e r l i n e s of w o r k , nevertheless, T B u r e a u d e p a r t m e n t s a n d their verbal reports were well received. t h e F a r m B u r e a u Traffic I j Farm Bureau departments during progress both i n i m p r o v e m e n t of ing D e p a r t m e n t co-operate by keep- t h e e f f i c i e n t h a n d l i n g of t h i s d e p a r t - ment. T h e p e o p l e of t h e vt t h e e a r l y s t a g e s of t h e i r e x i s t e n c e , s e r v i c e a n d v o l u m e of b u s i n e s s . All ing each other informed and pur- m e n t is vital'to t h e success and pro- f FARMERS WOULD PAY FOR " F U L L C R E W " T h e " F u l l C r e w " bill, n o w p e n d i n g in t h e S t a t e S e n a t e , w o u l d BILL a n d a m o r e o r l e s s l a c k of s t a n d i n g of t h e a c t i v i t i e s of u n d e r - f o u r d e p a r t m e n t s a r e n o w g o i n g for- the w a r d u n d e r efficient a n d reliable chasing together in large quantities. Wool Department Has g r e s s of a l l o t h e r d e p a r t m e n t s , a n d in g e n e r a l , t o t h e e x i s t e n c e of t h e localities concerned h a v e s h o w * a p p r e c i a t i o n of t h i s w o r k a n d f> n i z e t h a t if i t h a d n o t b e e n f o t 4 r e q u i r e f i v e m e n o n e v e r y t r a i n in M i c h i g a n a n d six on f r e i g h t s of F a r m B u r e a u in g e n e r a l . T h e n e w m a n a g e r s , a n d t h e b r i n g i n g of a l l Made Good. F a r m B u r e a u itself. p o w e r a n d i n f l u e n c e of a b i g o r j , m o r e than fifty cars. R a i l w a y c o m p a n i e s a r e b u s i l y f i g u r i n g in c a m p a i g n w h e n c o m p l e t e d p r o m i s e s d e p a r t m e n t s t o a h i g h s t a t e of effi- During the year the bookkeeping The Wool Department came under i z a t i o n l i k e t h e F a r m B u r e a u , thV l o n g n u m b e r s h o w m u c h t h e p a s s a g e of t h i s bill w o u l d cost t h e m t o n e t f r o m 6 0 t o 6 5 p e r c e n t , of c i e n c y h a s b r o u g h t a b o u t h a r m o n y of a l l b u s i n e s s d e p a r t m e n t s h a s b e e n (Continued on P a g e T h r e e ) t h e present, old m e m b e r s h i p . and the closest co-operation between complete F a r m B u r e a u control May annually. B u t we all k n o w that in the long r u n " t h e farmer pays 1st, 1 9 2 2 , the fabric department the freight;" therefore, the State F a r m Bureau and Farmers' Fed- BUREAU STRONGER THAN EVER tbheet wdeeepna r tema ce hn t s d et hpeamr tsme levnets aa nn dd atl hs oe having been taken over two months e r a t e d Legislative C o m m i t t e e h a v e g o n e o n r e c o r d as strongly op- BEFORE previous, March 1st. At that time, affiliated c o m m o d i t y e x c h a n g e s . ed t o t h e " F u l l C r e w " proposal. M o r e o v e r , in t h e first c a m p a i g n , S E E D D E P A R T M E N T CONTINUES t h e s e c o n d p a y m e n t on t h e 1 9 2 1 pool members were enrolled that have SPLENDID WORK h a d n o t b e e n c o m p l e t e d by t h e old PITTSBURGH PLUS GOUGES FARMERS not been actively interested and m a n a g e m e n t a n d t h e b a l a n c e of t h e have contributed little or no The Seed D e p a r t m e n t has enjoyed " P i t t s b u r g h P l u s " is t h e t r a d e n a m e f o r a clover s c h e m e by remittances was m a d e by the F a r m s t r e n g t h to t h e m o v e m e n t . Quality a steady and substantial growth, T h i c h t h e steel mills sell t h e i r p r o d u c t a t a d e l i v e r e d price, w h i c h B u r e a u direct to the grower by b o t h i n v o l u m e of b u s i n e s s a n d q u a l - i n m e m b e r s h i p i s of i m p o r t a n c e a s c h e c k i n s t e a d of c o n t i n u i n g t o s e n d is t h e price a t P i t t s b u r g h , plus t h e freight from P i t t s b u r g h to the i t y of s e r v i c e r e n d e r e d . It was the well as m e m b e r s . Considering the t h e m o n e y t o t h e b a n k s in a l u m p p o i n t of d e s t i n a t i o n , r e g a r d l e s s o f w h e r e t h e s t e e l is m a d e . The f i r s t , a n d is s t i l l p r a c t i c a l l y t h e o n l y conditions under which the first sum. It was found that m a n y times difference b e t w e e n the freight c h a r g e d a n d t h e a c t u a l freight, paid farmers' general co-operative seed c a m p a i g n w a s d e v e l o p e d , it w a s in- t h e f a r m e r lived t w e n t y m i l e s from is t h e " p l u s " , an e x t r a profit for t h e steel mills. This shrewd service in the United States. evitable that the organization should t h e b a n k to which the m o n e y had a n d unfair practice taxes the farmers and other consumers over $75,000,000 a y e a r for a freight service not rendered. The Farm go t h r o u g h a s e t t l i n g p r o c e s s . T h i s ripening experience is developing T h r o u g h it t h e M i c h i g a n p r o d u c e r s of c l o v e r a n d o t h e r s e e d s h a v e a r e - been sent. Considerable t i m e w a s re- The King of Late Potatoes quired to get t h e uncalled for por- B u r e a u o p p o s e s the p r a c t i c e a n d has a s k e d the 1923 L e g i s l a t u r e d u r a b i l i t y a n d c h a r a c t e r in t h e F a r m liable m a r k e t netting t h e m the high- est m a r k e t price consistent with t i o n s of t h i s m o n e y d u e t h e m e m - Resists Heat, Drought and Disease t o t a k e a c t i o n t o s t o p it. B u r e a u , a n d it can b e t r u t h f u l l y said b e r s of t h e 1 9 2 1 p o o l r e t u r n e d t o quality. This department has had an that the Michigan State F a r m Bu- t h e F a r m B u r e a u so t h a t i t c o u l d b e a p p r e c i a b l e effect in s t a b i l i z i n g t h e districts, have followed the cant r e a u t o d a y is s t r o n g e r a n d m o r e in- m a r k e t so t h a t t h e p r o d u c i n g f a r m - mailed to t h e m direct. On March Our Michigan grown, carefully inspected' certified DAIRY-ALFALFA DRIVE paigns already held. fluential t h a n it h a s ever been be- e r is n o l o n g e r f o r c e d t o t a k e $ 4 1st, t h e fabric department was seed potatoes are the best for yield and flavor. fore. placed under the m a n a g e m e n t of STARTS IN GENESEE T h e d a i r y e n d of t h e d r i v e s b r i n g s p e r b u s h e l f o r h i s c l o v e r s e e d in t h e S t r o n g , w e l l f i n a n c e d C o u n t y F a r m fall a n d t h e p u r c h a s i n g f a r m e r t o Assistant Treasurer Morford who o u t t h e n e e d of i n c r e a s i n g t h e a v - B u r e a u s a r e a n e s s e n t i a l p a r t of t h e p a y a b o v e $ 3 0 i n t h e s p r i n g . Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania farmers demand e r a g e p r o d u c t i o n of c o w s i n s t a t e Fur- h a s o p e r a t e d it a t a s a v i n g of o v e r East Lansing, February 8—Gen- state o r g a n i z a t i o n , a n d for t h e pur- t h e r m o r e , it furnishes t h e f a r m e r s 78 percent of them every year. esee County started F e b r u a r y 5 on h e r d s by b e t t e r breeding, feeding p o s e of s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e ' C o u n t y w h o h a v e t o b u y , a r e l i a b l e s o u r c e a two weeks dairy alfalfa compaign and handling. T h e cow testing and They are Northern grown under climatic and soil Farm Bureaus financially, y o u r of s e e d of k n o w n o r i g i n a d a p t e d t o i n the- i n t e r e s t s of b e t t e r fanning. the bull associations are given as d e f i n i t e m e a n s of b r i n g i n g about B o a r d of D i r e c t o r s v o t e d t o a p p o r - M i c h i g a n conditions, which con- conditions adapted to potato production. T h e c a m p a i g n w o r k la d o n e u n d e r g r e a t e r efficiency in t h e d a i r y in- t i o n $ 6 of e a c h $ 1 0 f e e t o t h e C o u n - s t i t u t e s a service not only to YOUR COOP t h e d i r e c t i o n of t h e e x t e n s i o n s t a f f of t h e M i c h i g a n Agricultural dustry. ty F a r m B u r e a u a n d $4 to t h e State, Michigan, b u t to f a r m e r s in o t h e r Michigan certi c ied Petoskeys and proper spraying i n s t e a d of t h e e q u a l d i v i s i o n p r e v a i l - s t a t e s a s w e l l , t h a t h a s n e v e r b e e n Already these ••ampaigiu Handles increased Pennsylvania's average yield from 7.8 to 120 i n g in t h e p a s t . available before. b e e n c a r r i e d on in a b o u t a dozen CAR SERVICE HELPS bushels per acre. counties. Many more are going to Local Co-Operative Associations A l f a l f a s e e d is p u r c h a s e d d i r e c t FARM BUREAU Strengthened take them on. MOVES GRAIN CROPS from the farmers or their co-opera- If your Local Co-operative Assocation or County L a s t fall 3,000 f a r m e r s attended The Elevator Exchange has given .*>. Recognizing that the strength tive organizations in U t a h , Idaho, BINDER TWINE Agent cannot take your order, write to dairy alfalfa meetiugs held a a n d u s e f u l n e s s of t h e S t a t e o r g a n i z a - Montana and the Dakotas, and valuable traffic service to its m e m - tion a n d its affiliated e x c h a n g e s d e - b r o u g h t t o t h e f a r m e r of M i c h i g a n f a r m s in C l i n t o n , K * n t a n d W a s h t e - bers. It h a s been successful in m a n y pend largely upon the maintenance by his own organization. Ho knows Michigan Potato Growers Exchange, Cadillac, Mich. alfalfa cam- c a s e s in h a v i n g c a r s placed for load- pring in- of s t r o n g , f u n c t i o n i n g , l o c a l c o - o p e r - w h a t h e is buying and w h e r e it ing when cars were very scarce. This "leant a g r e a t deal w h e n the ative organizations, w o r k h a s been d o n e by t h e F i n a n c e considerable came from. Nicolson and his D u r i n g t h e y e a r . Mr. assistants have Order Now re tilled to the D e p a r t m e n t in c o - o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e formed excellent connections with roof w i i h g r a i n a n d f a r m e r s con- M a r k e t i n g D e p a r t m e n t of t h e M i c h - t h e f a r m e r s ' o r g a n i z a t i o n s in the t i n u e d to h a u l in g r a i n . igan A g r i c u l t u r a l College in t h e re- New England states, New York, Vir- ginia and Ohio. These constitute a Th< n g is o n e o r g a n i z a t i o n of l o c a l s , a n d raising Mich. State Farm Bureau f u n d s n e c e s s a r y t o p a y off t h e i r i n - splendid outlet for s u r p l u s Michigan Uehi- In t h e w o r l d . grown seeds. Soo C a n a l is t h e w o r l d ' s g r e a t - d e b t e d n e s s . L u r i n g t h e y e a r , ex- , a t e r w a y g a t e : it c a r r i e s m o r e p e r i e n c e d a n d t r a i n e d m e n f u r n i s h e d l u r c ' » - i ' ' " . Si n Department Giving Purchasing Dep't. t h a n f o u r tiiv b y t h e M i c h i g a n S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u -ill S e r v i c e ihr.v© solicited m e m b e r s h i p or^ stocj^ ^ng Department ^ a s FEBRUARY 9. 192.1 SUGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS. will be largely determined by your Farm Bureau administration. These Appoint Watkins Head of FARM BUREAU action at this annual meeting. include the Grange, Gleaners, Farm TEXT OF RESOLUTION Adopted by Michigan State Farm Bureau a t East Lansing Feb. 1-2, 1923. State Dept. of Agriculture GROWS STRONG Farm Bureau Backed Law In a national way, your state or- ganization has assisted the Washing- ton office by supporting the follow- ers' Clubs. Michigan Agricultural College. Michigan State Fair, and the State Department of Agriculture. It has been our aim to work in the ing measures: closest possible cooperation with the ture of adequate measures for the iii the main the amount of gasolinl (Continued from Page Two) The Agricultural Credits Act. farmers' organizations mentioned, Aid Co-oporativo Marketing Law Legalizing Co-operative and the work of the Federated Legis- WHEREAS, co-operative market- expansion of the work of bovine consumed is in proportion to the farms might now be situated many Marketing. lative Committee consisting of repre- ing is recognized as the greatest aid tuberculosis eradication now being derived from the public highway! miles from shipping facilities. Law Regulating Packers and sentatives of the Grange, Gleaners, to the solution of the farmer's econ- carried on by the Bureau of Animal and is a logical basis for taxation, The securing of approximately Stock Yards. Farmers' Clubs and Farm Bureau, omic problems, and Industry of the State and the adop- 1,000 refrigerator cars for the locals tion of the five-year program pro- and we therefore favor a tax ol Farm to Market Federal Road testifies to the advantage of working WHEREAS, Michigan stands of the Michigan Potato Growers' Ex- together for common ends. Furth- Program. foremost among the states at the posed by the Live Stock Breeders' cents a gallon on gasoline in Mich-, change also constituted one of the Kept Income Tax on Big In- ermore, it must be recognized that - present time as having the most conference held at Lansing, Decem- igan to raise funds for interest and big services of the year. ber 21, 1922, and that we com- comes from going below 50 the educational and social activities comprehensive and practical plan for retirement of the State's highway Better Service a t Lower Cost of these older organizations develop mend highly the action of the (Jov- per cent. close affiliation of all co-operative bonds, The total cost of the department leadership in agriculture and are per- Tuberculosis Eradication De- marketing interests, a plan that is ernor and Administrative Board in State Tax Commission for the past 12-months «* $6,641.82 ficiency Appropriation. forming a most essential function in now operating successfully in spite of providing emergency funds in order as compared with more than $20,000 that this work could be continued RESOLVED, that we favor Farmer on Federal Reserve creating interest in agricultural or- the great diversity of production in for the original department abolish- ganization. during the past year, and present State Tax Commission ed in 1921. Board. this state, and State Board of Equalization and op- Appropriation for U. S. Depart- Bureau's Co-operative Policy WHEREAS, this close association BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pose reduction in the number of Arrangements have been made to retain Mr. Ewing regularly 10 days ment of Agriculture. We have tried to make the policy of the various commodity exchanges that copies of this resolution be for- members on the State Tax Commis- Voigt Filled Milk Bill Prohibit- •with the Michigan State Farm 'Bu- warded t o : per month for the next year, and a of the Michigan State Farm Bureau sion from three to one. portion of this time will be spent ing Interstate Commerce on such that a person can be a good reau was developed by the Markets Governor Groesbeck. Filled Milk. House Committee on Agricul- Kcjrulato Bus Linos at Farm Bureau headquarters. He Granger and a good Farm Bureau Department of the Michigan Agr'l RESOLVED, that we favor a rea- Truth-in-Fabrics Measure. College, under the direction of Mr. ture. [expects to make an extended study of member at the same time, and the Bill to Prevent Adulterated Hale Tennant, Senate Committee on Agricul- sonable regulation of commercial the farmers' traffic problems and Foreign Seed Importation. same is true with the other organi- ture. truck lines and busses, increasing build up a department that will be zations mentioned. All of these or- It is fitting at this time that the In most instances, our requests Board of Delegates of the Michigan House Ways & Means Commit- their licenses to provide more funds second to none in the country. A ganizations occupy more or less dis- tee. for highway maintenance, and limit- claim division will be an important tinct fields of their own, dealing wit* State Farm Bureau publicly recog- ing their loads to decrease highway nize the great service rendered to Senate Finance Committee. feature. different phases of the same problem. Commend Farm Bureau's depreciation. Farmers in northern Michigan es- They are all contributing, along with Michigan agriculture and to the co- Administration Retain Primary School Fund pecially are in need of assistance with the Farm Bureau, to the same end: operative marketing movement of L. Whitney Watkins. RESOLVED, that we are opposed their transportation problems. Ev- —the improvement of agricultural the country by Mr. Hale Tennant, Di- RESOLVED, that the Michigan to abolishing the present Primary rector of Marketing of t h e M. A. C , State Farm Bureau commend Secre- The appointment of L. Whitney ery year the cars owned by the roads and rural life conditions. The mem- and request President Friday and tary-Manager Clark L. Brody and School Fund. Watkins of Manehes er, as Commis- in the northern sections are loaded bership of the Farm Bureau and the the State Board of Agriculture to the heads of the several departments Oppose County Assessor and shipped out of the state, but in- other farmers* organizations is com- sioner of Agriculture is highly provide 'every facility possible for the for their successful, economical, ef- RESOLVED, that we oppose the stead of being returned for reload- prised largely of the same individ- pleasing to the farmers of the state. uals and there is no reason why there continuation and development of the ficient and constructive management creation of the office of County Mr. Watkins has attained this high ing at Michigan points, they are Markets Department. of the affairs of the Bureau during Assessor. shunted all over the United States should not be the closest co-operation State Dep't of Agriculture recognition while living on and oper- and Michigan potato shippers are left and harmony. The Farm Bureau Oars for Potato Growers the past year and for the friendly ating nis own farm. RESOLVED, that in order to pre- without cars until freezing weatherf stands for co-operation between or- TtESOLiVED, that the Michigan spirit which has been shown to other The work of the State. Departmcn: ganizations as well as individuals. Stat© Farm Bureau Traffic Depart- farmers' organizations. vent duplication of effort, and to of Agriculture deals directly with the -states the use of refrigerators. centralize responsibility and promote farmers' interests and the candidacy An ample supply of these is also very Agr'l < ol. Relations Helpful ment be Instructed to address to the 'National Legislation Interstate Commerce Commission a RESOLVED, that we heartily en- efficiency, we recommend that part of Mr. Watkins was favored by ail hard to obtain. The Traffic De- Our relationship with the Michi- formal petition for special consider- dorse the Great Lakes-to-Ocean Wa- of the work now done by the of the agricultural organizations ir. partment,of the Farm Bureau in co- gan Agricultural College has been the state. He is a member of ihr ation of the existing conditions in terway project; the Capper "Truth in Department of Agriculture be trans- State Board of Agriculture, and of operation with the Michigan Potato most cordial and mutually helpful. Michigan with respect of the great Fabrics" bill; the Voigt. "Filled ferred to the Michigan Agricultural the Beard of Directors of the Mich- Growers' Exchange will put forth a With three direct representatives of lack of cars for potato shipments, Milk" bill; and the proposed consti- College. igan State Farm Bureau, and has strenuous effort during the coming fie Michigan State Farm Bureau and mid the inability of the Michigan tutional amendment to prohibit the Endorse Friday Program been president of the Michigan Crop year to remedy these conditions. other agricultural leaders on the railroads to seasonably move the issuance of all tax-exempt securities RESOLVED, that we heartily en- Improvement and the Michigan Live Transportation has come to be one State Board of Agriculture, the farm- Michigan 1922 potato crop, such in the United States, now being con- dorse President David Friday's pro- Stock Breeders and Feeders Associa- he farmers' most important and er has attained the measure of con- tions. •litical problems and the judicious trol of the Agricultural College for petition" to request the Commission sidered in Congress, and commend gram for promoting the efficiency of Whitney Watkins is an outstanding spending of $6,000 to $8,000 during to make an emergency order for the the American Farm Bureau Federa- Michigan agriculture in the develop- which he has struggled for years. As example of the eminent leadership immediate relief of Michigan potato tion for the vigorous support it has ment of our home markets, and for which the farm and farm organiza- the next 12 months will bring indis- a result of this farm organization in- shippers if such relief cannot be given to these measures. "taking Michigan off the interna- tions are capable of developing, ana ,ilde results, it is believed. fluence it is now recognized that it otherwise accomplished. tional market." his appointment .insures the greatest Publicity Department Helps is not only the function of the Col- Enforce Prohibition Act Membership Campaign Michigan Goods for Michigan possible co-operaticn between the lege to develop the academic features Hoys' and Girls' Clubs RESOLVED, that we strenuously The getting of accurate and cur- RESOLVED, that we approve the State Department of Agriculture, the M. L. NOON of agricultural instruction, but also BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mich- oppose anything that tends to be- Michigan Agricultural College and rent information out to the members action of Governor Groesbeck and Re-Elected Vtcc PrcsldeAt. to serve the farmer direct. igan State Farm Bureau, believing little or render less effective the the farm organizations. is one of the most difficult problems, have been given careful attention by that Boys' and Girls' Club Work is Eighteenth Amendment to the Fed- the State Administrative Board in The efficient work of the Markets The Farm Bureau wishes you the [S a very essential part of the Michigan Congressmen. and Extension Departments of the an agency through which not only eral Constitution and strongly urge the purchase of Michigan flour and best of success, Whitney, j n your nev.' Farm Bureau's work. This depart- good farm and farm home practices that the Volstead Act be rigidly en- Michigan canned goods for State in- work. Suggestions for the action of this College along organization lines has stitutions and recommend that the ment is under the direction of Einar meeting along legislative lines will placed Michigan in the front rank as are taught and demonstrated, but forced. L'ngren and has now come to be re- policy be continued and extended to compared with all other states. The that it is also a means of demon- strating the practical and education- For Gov't Economics RESOLVED, that economy and all agricultural al value of co-operative group ac- efficiency should characterize our factured articles used by the State products and manu- SAYS EXCHANGE garded by Farm Bureau publicity au- be found in the report of the resolu- College was instrumental in forming thorities of other states as one of tions committee. Reports Legislature all of the commodity exchanges af- the best if not the best publicity de- tivity, does hereby endorse that work national, state, county and local institutions which can be made from and recommend it to the several governments, that further bond Michigan grown products. Develop Michigan Markets MAKES SAVINGS filiated with the Farm Bureau, and partment of any Farm Bureau in the Believing that the Farm Bureau then, two years ago, come forth with American Federation. All statements should be well and promptly inform- a plan of organization that actually County Farm Bureaus for their con- issues should be discouraged and published by this department have ed at all times regarding the ac- saved the Michigan State Farm sideration. the "pay as you go" policy should RESOLVED, that we commend the MASON ELEVATOR MLB. POINTS some real and definite accomplish- tivities of the legislature, Stanley Bureau itself. With the completion Oppose Eastern Time be adopted by the national, state declared purpose of President David TO SALES MAD.: FOR ment as their basis. Without the Powell of Ionia, has been secured to of the Michigan Fruit Growers Inc., RESOLVED, that this convention and municipal governments. Friday and the Michigan Agricul- HIS MEMBERS tural College to study and determine work of this department the second report on its actions each day. The and the Muck Crops Growers' Ex- go on record as opposing the proposed For State Income Tax membership campaign could not have legislative work will be treated fully change,Michigan agriculture will be statute that Eastern Standard time what products Michigan farmers can Michigan Elevator Exchange, RESOLVED, that we reaffirm our succeeded. The campaign articles in the State Farm Bureau News and almost completely organized. be made the uniform time for the belief that a State Income Tax raise for state markets, and fur- Lansing, Michigan. and advertising were developed by regular reports will be sent to the State of Michigan, with suitable exemptions and a pro- ther, that if the Michigan Agricul- L. E. Osmer, Mana Not only do the growers of each Mr. Ungren in a manner that left no various weeklies of the state. It major commodity or related lines of /v Feeding In Transit Rates gressive rate is the most just tax that, tural College decides to inaugurate Dear Sir: ground for argument against the should always be kept in mind that C UNSOLVED, that the State Farm can tie established in that it reaches plans for a Michigan Flour Week, The writer is today in receipt of Farm Bureau. By careful study the the accomplishments of the Farm commodities have and control their Bureau through its Traffic Depart- each citizen in proportion to his abil- we will co-operate with the College, your circular letter of January 26th, department improved its campaign Bureau along legislative lines will own co-operative sales Wrrlce ment work to establish feeding in ity to pay, and we announce our pur9ra the tfarm 0 journals and Michigan mill- and am indeed pleased to note the activities so as to reduce the adver- be measured directly by the strength as a result of the extension and mar- transit rates east of Chicago. "" ",*"""' pose ".T,'-"/u"""~.V-Tf .to assist in the initiation of Zr\ia make „ this movement _ T .^ „,.,, a success. showing made during the past year. tising costs in each county canvassed of the organization itself. Financial- keting activities of the College all of POT T. B . Eradication Program ^State ^ ^ ^ ^ Income ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Tax ^ ^ ^ ^ ^Constitutional! ^^^^^ Co-operate AVith Millers Our relations with the Elevator from $900 to $350. Through the ly sound, well managed, organization the various commodity organizations WHEREAS, the Boards of Super- Amendment, with $4,000 exemption RESOLVED, that we further Exchange the past few years have co-operation the Publicity Depart- machinery will always constitute a have voluntarily pooled their in- visors of 33 counties in Michigan and a progressive rate, at the com- recommend that efforts be made to been very agreeable and we have not ment has built up with the press and necessary foundation for legislative fluence and power in the State Farm have already appropriated funds to ing April election. secure more co-operation by Mich- at any time had occasion to market farm papers of the State, this de- projects. Bureau to solve their common eco- the extent of $175,000 to co-operate Oppose Tax-Free Bonds igan State Farm Bureau through its any grain through other channels. partment now reaches a possible one nomic problems. When the difficul- RESOLVED, that we condemn the Purchasing Department and the Ele- The Elevator Exchange is perform- and one-half million Michigan peo- Upper Peninsula Branch Office ties occasioned by the great diversi- with the State and Federal Bureaus As reported last year, the Upper of Animal Industry in the control practice of issuing tax-exempt state vator Exchange with the Michigan ing a real service to the farmers of ple. It is becoming a common thing Peninsula Branch Office was started fication of Michigan agriculture are and eradication of bovine tuber- and municipal bonds, and maintain Millers' Association in order to Michigan' and is saving them more to pick up a newspaper almost any- at Escanaba, August 1st, 1921, in considered, it will at once be recog- culosis within those counties, and that this practice has not only creat- secure a better and larger market money on their grain than is gen- where and see something about the charge of E. G. Amos. On August nized that this constitutes one of the demands for this work are constant- ed a class of people who receive pro- for Michigan grain and the products erally realized. foremost if not the foremost achieve- Farm Bureau. 1st, 1922, Mr. Amos left the employ ment ever accomplished along co- ly increasing, and tection from Government without of the Michigan mills. Your quotations are reliable at State Board of Agriculture all times which is more than can Start State Farm Bureau Paper of the Farm Bureau'to take up ex- operative organization lines. WHEREAS, the funds provided for contributing to its support, but has ' be said of some other dealers we tension work for the College, and the Bureau of Animal Industry of diverted much capital from produc-'f RESOLVED, that we heartily ap The Farm Bureau has, however, Work a t the State Fair since that time, B. P. Pattis.on, man- the State for carrying on this work tive industry'and has resulted in prove of the apointment by Governor could mention. That enables us to been without a medium to reach the ager of the 'Delta County Farm During the past two years, the are now and have been for some time wide spread governmental extravag- Alexander Groesbeck of Clark L. practically guarantee selling price members direct. The Michigan Farm Bureau, has been in charge of the Farm Bureau has had a representa- past completely exhausted, and ance, and we therefore, pledge our Brody to a position on the State to our growers. It is also evident to Bureau News was started to fill this tive on the board of State Fair man- office on a commission basis. The WHEREAS, we recognize the im- support to the Towne Bill now pend- Board of Agriculture, and we en- the writer that the Exchange enjoys crying demand for direct informa- business' transacted has been almost agers and has had charge of the .portance of testing all cattle in the ing in the State Legislature to pre- dorse Mr. Brody as the logical candi- the full confidence and respect of the tion and we are very glad to be able antirely in seeds of various kin farm products building. This has ' . S t a t e and eradicating this disease as vent the issuance of such tax-exempt date to succeed himself as a member very small percentage of complaints to place the second issue of the new Relationships to Other made it possible through the co-oper- , rapidly as possible as a matter of bonds in Michigan. of this board at the coming election. on shipments. paper in your hands at this, meet- ation of the Farm Crops Department, Oppose Pittsburgh Plus Having been personally engaged in ing. Considerable criticism has Organizations of the Agricultural College and the ultimate economy not only to the Just Corporation Tax live stock owners who bear a large RESOLVED, that we believe that RESOLVED, that we condemn the the grain business for a great many been evidenced at times regarding The relationship of the Farm Bu- Seed Department of the Farm Bu- part of the loss, but also to the gen- the present Corporation Tax Law is practice known as the "Pittsburgh years, the writer fully appreciates the lack of information, but the reau to other farmers' state organi- reau to materially improve the the difference in the business eral tax payers of the State, and discriminatory against the small cor- Plus", by which all rolled steel is methods of our Exchange and that of member himself has a duty to fulfill zations and public institutions hav- educational features of the farm WHEREAS, we believe that this is porations and greatly in favor of the sold at the Pittsburgh mill price, plus along this line that cannot be dis- ing to do primarily with agriculture, crops exhibit. It is the aim of these the Old. Line buyers. Wishing fo one of the most important measures large corporations and we therefore, freight from Pittsburgh to destina- assure you of our full co-operation regarded. How many people who is one of the important features of (Continued on Page Four.) before us at this time as dealing di- favor a decrease of the minimum tax tion, no matter where such steel is at all times, we remain, have complained about this have rectly with human health and par- from $50 to $25, and a sufficient in- made, despite the fact that steel is Yours truly. ever put forth any effort themselves ticularly the health and welfare of crease of the maximum limit to place made elsewhere than in Pittsburgh to find out anything about the inner Mason County Co-operative workings of the Farm Bureau? the children of the State. it high enough so that the largest for less than it. is made at Pitts- Marketing Ass'n. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, corporations will pay on the same burgh, and we recommend to the W W. Boughner, Mgr. Kindly bear in mind always that by the Michigan State Farm Bureau basis as the medium-sized corpora- Ftate Legislature of Michigan now all hooks and records of your organ- (The Elevator Exchange publish- in annual meeting assembled, that we tions, v^ in session that it adopt r» ization are open to you for the ask- so on record as favoring enactment f Two Cent Gasoline Tax directed against this practice and es its letter of January 26 in its ing. Even with the Farm Bureau advertisement in this edition of the by the present session-of the Legisla- RESOLVED, that we believe that take such other steps as ma} be News.) paper, there will always be informa- advisable to end it. tion about a business institution like Michigan Farm Bureau Oppose Full Crew Bill Brands include the Best lichigan State Farm Bureau that varieties of alfalfa, clo- RESOLVED, that we believe that tinue the pooling of wool for the cannot be put in print, so it is hoped ver, seed grains and the proposed "Full Crew" bill now year 1923. the members will not hesitate to other field and grass State Reward Monies seeds. Their Vitality, • FERTILIZER pending In the Michigan Senate make their wants known especially RESOLVED, that the State Re- while visiting their organization Description and Purity would nuui impose an added and unneces- are guaranteed to be as « luiyuow an aaaea ana unneces-1 headquarters. represented to the full sary burden on the people of the state | ^bedJ^' applied 1ShW&y in paying the bonds issued . ^"ll^i? '! It Is the duty of every County amount of the Purchase of Michigan and we therefore, stren- in the several districts and that all Farm Bureau to send at least two Get Farm Bureau Goods This Spring uously oppose the passage of this highway funds coming back to the able representatives to spend two or Price. measure. Hands Off Primary Law counties should be under the con- more days at the State Farm Bureau The Farm Bureau is handling International Brand Fer- RESOLVED, that we object to any trol of the Boards of Supervisors. action to nullify the Primary Elec- War Materials Sale offices every year. southwestern RESOLVED, that we request the done this and it has indeed given us counties A group of have already M ich iga n Grown AI ra I r~a Seed tion Law and give notice that if any such action is taken, we will see Michigan legislature to regulate the great satisfaction to have an oppor- tilizers, the best on the market. These goods have been Monroe County, Michigan, has been producing one strain of that a referendum vote is secured on sale of war material from the ware- tunity to explain the inside affairs Alfalfa seed for thirty-seven years. The farms on which this mixed for several months. This gives them plenty of time this question. houses at Charlotte, so it may be of the organization. Only a compar- available to all the people of the ative few of the members know or Alfalfa has been grown are mostly heavy clay with poor drainage. Commend Sugar Contract to cure and assures first class mechanical condition. state. Further, if the control of realize what they own at 221 North RESOLVED, that we recommend such material is vested in the Fed- These conditions are commonly considered the most difficult for the "50-50" basis for sugar beet con- eral Government, that our represent- Cedar street. It will greatly benefit Alfalfa production. Shipped from Buffalo, Our past experience assures tracts as agreed upon by representa- the Farm Bureau for them to find atives in Congress be requested to out. tives of all the farm organizations of assist in carrying out, the above. We believe this Monroe County Alfalfa is the best strain of Com- us prompt service. the state and the Owosso Sugar Co., Stop Forest Wastes Legislative Services mon Alfalfa grown anywhere and that it is thoroughly adapted and approve the evident spirit of co- The year just past being one in operation between the growers and RESOLVED, that the State Farm which the legislature has not been to Michigan conditions. We guarantee mechanical condition and chemical Bureau realize the importance of for- in regular session, accomplishments manufacturers. For further information write us for our pamphlet or write the est conservation in Michigan, and along state legislative lines are not analysis. Oppose Filled 31Uk knowing that the cutting of young very numerous. The income tax Farm Crops Department M. A. C , East Lansing, for their lit- RESOLVED, that we oppose the trees for Christmas and other uses manufacture and sale of "Filled is detrimental to such conservation question was given a large amount erature. Ask your coop for Farm Bureau fertilizer. Place your Milk" and we heartily endorse the we hereby petition the State Legis- of attention and every effort possible) national Voigt Bill and the Michigan lature to enact laws to stop the prac- made to give the members an under- Order early from your Local Co-op. Get Farm Bureau Brand order early. Towne Bill on this subject. standing of the issue through the Seeds of all kinds. tice of cutting young trees on all publicity department and at all meet- Protect Quail lands under State control, also for Farm Bureau Brand Seeds are tagged with our analysis and RESOLVED, that we believe that the State Conservation Department ings. Since the election last fall quail are friends of the farmer and to co-operate with corporations, or- the income tax project has continued guarantee which covers the full amount of the deserve protection, and we there- ganizations and individuals in to receive attention .and the Farm purchase price. V !I grain, Hubam will bloom to $77,108.76. quire the State Highway Department brings out the fact that something Mr. Davis paid $1.15 per bushel In the fall even though it be short It has been tempered In the fires to provide for the construction, Business for the month of December 1922 was the larg- is radically wrong with the dairy end for the Worthy Oats when common or tall. On my field it was the last of business depression, and the un- est in the history of the Exchange—$506,000.00. of this farm. It could be one of oats were 31 cents. At two bushels thing in bloom right up to freezing flinching loyalty of its members and maintenance and repair of all trunk I things. It might he well to per acre Worthy Oats seed cost $2.30 time. local leaders has enabled it to stand For 22 months straight we have made our over-head take a milk tc:;t of ea This cents for common—a I shall try aud push it as much the test. The flames of enthusiasm and a slight gain for the surplus funcl. should be don ..tarting busi- td of $1.68. As shown above as possible around here and try to that characterized the big organiza- "Ingleside Bluebird" Strain uiother j Worthy Oats gave him ten extra make it go for myself again, for I tion in the beginning are now burn- The Elevator Exchange continues to offer sane, reason- of Barred Plymouth Rocks bushels per acre for $1.68 extra seed think that $15.00 per bushel is a ing down to the coals of real service able service in selling Michigan grain, beans and hay for Better Ration Needed cost. From 14 acres he got 140 ex- Choice Cockerels for sale "For instance in the month of tra bushels of the finest heavy oats very reasonable price. If anybody and permanency. Truly the farmers Michigan Co-operative Elevators. We do not offer to wants any information and I can of Michigan have builded well. $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 turn the world upside down or put anyone out of busi- Jan. 1922. the three cows and one for a $23.52 investment in better CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING calf received 1200 lbs. of mixed seed. give it, would be pleased to have PURE BRED DUROC JERSEY HOGS H. E. POWELL & S O N ness. The employees in the Lansing office are paid to get tbem referred to me. Fall hoards and sows sired by grandson hay; 100 lbs. of fodder and 229 lbs. of Pathfinder.—O. E. Harrington, Martin, Ingleside Farm Ionia, Mich. higher and better markets. We have no use for declin- of grain (corn). Supposing this was The 1922 oats crop has sold for Hoping for best results in your Mich. 2t ing prices. Will you boost 100%? all fed to tbv the following 30 cents to 46 cents a bushel. At the coming season, I am •would be the daily ration for one IOAV of 30 cents at shipping point, the Yours truly, Yours very truly, 140 bushel extra yield shows Mr. (Signed) J. H. Waibel. lis. Davia profit over and above Big Type Poland Chinas Sale ] I Wor- KKEFE HEADS NEBRASKA At the annual meeting of the Ne- braska Farm Bureau Federation H. 45 Bred Sows—2 Giantess Bred Boars. Salo Tvi|] hP held :it B. .T. Mathewfeon'a farm, 8 ruilos north of Sturgis. under cover, at 1 :00 p. M. Friday. Feb. 1(5/ One of Rood offorinrs Outcross Giantess MICHIGAN ELEVATOR EXCHANGE but L. Keefe, of Walthill, was elected Breeding. Bred to four as good boais as will be found iv any herd,—Outcross and Wripleys Great Giant Jr. Arrange Lansing, Michigan. The steel trade of America' is de- president. Mrs. JMattie Graham is Giant, Peter Jones 2nd, Outcross St » pay her to attend this sale. Trains will be et at Sturgis on N. t. C. and Nottawa on i tar from satisfactory. The pendent upon Michigan, which has the new vice president. G. R. & I Auctioneers—Wm. WafflelColdwater; John Hovfman, Hudson; Harry Affiliated with the Michigan State Farm-Bureau deposits of iron ere and limestone Fowler, Sturgis. " "Write for catalog. Htio of this ration is only Burr Oak, Mich. .--ellent purjfc and of great ex- One o t the world' s largest cheni E. J. MATHEWSON art i parts of / Mich"? J \ aing Departjn eat I membership or stoc T