MICHIGAN Vol. XXVI, No. 3 FARM SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1948 NEWS 26th Year Published Monthly EDITORIAL / Fertilizer Plant Farmers Must Fight Back The attack upon farm co-operatives has been re- newed in full force as the House ways and means Starts Production committee of Congress prepares to make its recom- More Than 8 0 Cars of Fertilizer Material* mendations for a general tax revision bill. Have Arrived; Expect to be Shipping Late in February Chairman Harold Knutson asked Finished Goods by April 1 members of the committee to submit their recom- Farm Bureau Services' new fertilizer manufecturing mendations within a week. Asked by the Associ- plant at Saginaw started mixing operations the week of ated Press if the proposed bill would contain a March 1. section on the taxation of co-operatives, Mr. Knutson replied, "There is a strong feeling within the com- The factory is expected to be shipping finished goods mittee that no controversial matters should be in- by April 1. From that time sacks of fertilizers should cluded in the tax revision bill—you can draw your pour out of the plant in continuous process for the bal- own conclusions." ance of the spring season. Actually, the plant has been in operation for some Fulton Lewis, Jr., a radio commentator with a weeks. Up to March 1 more than 80 carloads of fertilizer nation-wide hook-up, is enjoyed by those in busi- ness who hate farm co-operatives. Lewis flew to materials had been taken in and moved to storage by his microphbne to appeal for thousands of letters elevator and conveyor belt in readiness for mixing. T h e and wires to members of the committee. Such second phase of the plant operation, basing or mixing, letters, of course, would demand the kind of tax got under way the week of March 1. T h e third phase of legislation for co-operatives that Lewis and his bagging and shipping will be under w a y by April I. friends would like to have written. You can imagine. Fred J. Harger, superintendent of construction and Farm co-operatives in all states have renewed the manufacturing for Farm Bureau Services, said the crew battle, too. In Michigan, Clark L. Brody, executive is working to get the new plant operating at capacity as secretary of the Michigan Farm Bureau, is asking all soon as possible. He said that the plant has a rated members of the Farm Bureau and members of capacity for mixing and shipping 30 tons of fertilizer v farmers' co-operatives to write to their Congressman per hour. and to Senators Arthur Vandenberg and Homer The Saginaw plant is one of the few in the country Ferguson opposing the inclusion of any anti-co- equipped to mix fertilizer and bag fertilizer at the same operative legislation in the tax revision bill. Mr. time. Most fertilizer plants do mixing and bagging on dif- Brody said: ferent days. They can use their mechanical equipment ."It has become increasingly evident that taxation of Turning the valve that started the first batch of fertilizer in the mixing process, we see Adolph Ecklund, to move materials to the mixer, or they can use it to move patronage refunds is but a screen for the real issue. general superintendent of the Farm Bureau Services' fertilizer plant at Saginaw, as he brought the mixing finished fertilizers to the bagging machines, but they The fundamental purpose of the anti-co-op forces is plant into operation the week of March I. More than 80 carloads of materials have arrived at the plant. c a n t do both jobs at once. to render ineffective or destroy farm co-operatives. Farm Bureau Services has possibly doubled the han- Our enemies are trying to eliminate farm co-opera- SERVICES PATRON Place of Farm PROPOSE dling capacity of its plant by installing an extra elevator and conveyor belting so that the plant can be sending u p tives and keep the farmer in a weak bargaining posi- RELATIONS MEETS FARM BUREAU to 30 tons of materials an hour to the mixer. A t the tion with proprietary forms of business dealing in farm supplies and in the marketing of farm produc- START IN MARCH Co-ops in America INSURANCE CO. same time it can be sending up to 30 tons an hour of tion. cured fertilizer to the bagger. Elevators No. 2 and 3 do During March. April and May, By CLARK L. BRODY Chairman Knutson believes that the House ways many Advispry Committee and Pa- A proposal that the Michigan this work. Both of them could be employed to send trons Information Conferences Executive Secretary of the Michigan Farm Bureau Farm Bureau establish an insur- and means committee will have its tax revision bill will be held and numerous prob- An address delivered to meetings of Ohio farmers, industrialists ance program limited to Farm Bu upwards of 60 tons an hour of cured fertilizer to the bag- and other businessmen at Columbus, Feb. 16; Findlay, Feb. 17, and ready about April 10. The committee is now hold- lems pertaining to the purchasing at Wilmington Feb. 26. reau members only was made to ging machines. of farm supplies will be discussed. the state Farm Bureau board of ing closed sessions to consider what items shall be These conferences afford patrons Let us at the outset recognize that business, industry, directors at its March 2 meeting Elevator No. 1 elevates all incoming materials to con- an opportunity to become better labor and agriculture are interdependent. Their co-op- by a delegation of 68 membeis in the bill. Under the rules, the committee's tax bill informed of the services their lo- veyor belts that take it to raw materials storage. Elevator from 20 County Farm Bureaus. may not be subject to change in the House. There- cal outlet can render for them. eration with one another is essential to their mutual wel- No. 4 removes mixed fertilizer from the mixer to con- Plaque Knirk. spokesman for the Farm Bureau Services was or- fare and to a strong, serviceable national economy. In group, and president of Branch veyor belts that take it to storage for curing. fore, what the committee does about farm co-opera- ganized with one thought in mind— this time of national and world postwar readjustment it is County Farm Bureau, stated thai tives is most important. Congressman Roy O. that of supplying better service the group believed that a Farm The plant is equipped with four bagging machines and quality merchandise to far- ! of highest importance to resolve and avoid domestic con- Bureau insurance agency would be Woodruff is Michigan's representative on the House mers of Michigan. Because of the for automatic filling, weighing and closing of sacks of acceptance of Farm Bureau pro- I flicts and dissension. All groups should join in a united successful. They believe tha! ways and means committee. eventually it would provide a re- fertilizer. They are rated to take care of the m a x i m u m ducts by farm people, Farm Bur- program for the discharge of our great national and inter- eau Services has grown to be one turn on Faiin Bureau membership hourly production of the plant. ! of Michigan's leading farm supply national responsibilities. That this is the spirit in which that would be a great help in the Farmers Paying More organizatio»s, serving farmers membership .building program. able costs, was established as an this meeting is called is indicated by the title, "Friendship Farmers are paying more for the things they buy. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics at Washing- through 400 co-operative and inde- pendent dealer accounts. Banquet." The state Farm Bureau board said that it would make a thorough LIVE STOCK EXCH. added service to its members dur- ing the past year. The Michigan For a number of years prior to investigation of the feasibility of Live Stock Exchange has leased ton reports that the index of prices paid by farmers, 1945, Farm Bureau Services has been trying to devise a means Our responsibilities are world wide. This is well stated a Farm Bureau Insurance company to write insurance for members MEETS AT the Wabash Railroad Yards ut De- troit to carry on feeder sales in including interest and taxes, was at a record high in by John Foster Dulles in a recent issue of Time Magazine, December. whereby patrons purchasing Farm Bureau merchandise could partici- pate in the wholesale earnings of when he said: " O u r nation cannot long survive as a only. President Carl Buskirk ap- pointed the following committee to LANSING MARCH 13 cattle. Blaque Knirk, president Branch County Farm Bureau, has of mere citadel of self-indulging privilege surrounded by make the investigation: Directors Farm Bureau Services. Farm Marten Gain of Eaton county: Livestock producer members, ex- been engaged by the livestock- or- Importance of Farm Bureau Fertilizer Plant Bureau Services wanted to make massed h u m a n misery." Clyde Breinfhg. Washtenaw; Harry tension workers and farmers in- ganization as a field representa- members of its patrons through the Norris. Muskegon: and J. Burton terested in the Michigan Live tive to organize trucking associa- The first week in March the Farm Bureau earning of common stock, the hold- We are citizens of the only strong nation to which Richards of Berrien county. Stock Exchange will attend the tions and to assist in public rela- er of which would be entitled to 26th annual meeting Saturday. tions work commencing March 1. Services fertilizer plant at Saginaw started produc- one vote at the annual meeting of many countries of the world can look for aid. We are Siii"e 192ii the Michigan Farm March 13, at the Olds Hotel in Lan- Farm Bureau Services in the con- Bureau insurance dep't lias held sing. The business session will be- tion of mixed fertilizers. This spring it is planned to strong today because our citizens are free. We are free the state agency for the State deliver fertilizers from that plant by the thousands ducting of its business. This has been made possible by to develop our individual initiative in a private enterprise Farm Mutual Automobile Insur- ance Company and the State Farm gin at 10 a. m. and continue until 4:30 p. m. with the annual ban- quet scheduled to start at 6:30 p. BUDGET TROUBLES of .tons. establishing the F. B. S. Patrons' and capitalistic economy. W e have met here to consider The million dollar plant is an example of what Relations Program at various points in the state. There are 100 the relationship and common interests of two important Life Insurance Company of Blooni- lngtqn, 111.. The Farm Bureau agency has nearly 100,000 auto- m. The afternoon session will in- MAY LEAD TO retail distribution points of Farm segments in our free enterprise system: business and clude reports from President Art farmers can do for themselves through membership Bureau products participating in the progam at the present time. agriculture. , mobile policies in force and about $20,000,000 of life insurance. It's Ingold and Manager R. H. Wal- ton. Mr. Walton recently complet- NEW TAXES in the Farm Bureau, and as patrons of Farm Bureau business is mostly in rural Mich- ed his first year as manager of the Patrons around these points are Urging the repeal of the state Services through farm co-operatives and other deal- building for themselves an equity The businessmen of the farms have invited the busi- igan and is with Farm Bureau peo- Exchange. The delegation will sales tax diversion amendment. in Farm Bureau Services through nessmen of the towns and cities to this Friendship Ban- ple and others alike. elect three directors and vote on Stanley Powell. Michigan Farm ers. patronage, a stronger purchasing The Farm Bureau board Joined proposed changes in the by-laws. Bureau legislative advisor, address- During the war years it became apparent that if organization, and a better inform- quet to facilitate a mutual understanding and co-opera- with the boards of the Farm Bu- P. 0. Wilson, executive .secretary ing editors and reporters attend- ed membership because of the edu- reau Services and the Fann Bureau of the National Live Stock Prec- ing a newsmen's conference at the Farm Bureau was to have adequate supplies of tion between two neighbors in the business economy of ancers in Chicago; H. H. HulberU Michigan State College, cational work that goes along with Fruit Products Company in a reso- warned this program. our nation. lution to the ways and means com- Farm Credit Administration of that, "a flock of new taxes will be fertilizer for the future, it would have to build its Washington, I). C, who has beeii passed by the legislature if, sales mittee of the House of Congress own plant and locate its own sources of raw I commend the Central Ohio Co-operatives and the asking that no provision to tax working with the Live Stock Ex, tax collections drop off." change; and Dick Cummins, manar materials. Things were changing in the fertilizer industry. The alternative was to give up our PR0P0SEDSCH00L .Ohio Council of Farmer Co-operatives for sponsoring this important meeting. Likewise, I congratulate the refunds of .farm co-ops be included in the tax reduction bill now being prepared. He said tnat the legislature will ger of the Indianapolis Producers.' not only pass new tax bills, but Association, will talk about live- will probably turn some of the re- service on fertilizer. HAS SUPPORT OF businessmen of Central Ohio* on the neighborly spirit The directors said in their reso- lution that patronage refunds are stock marketing problems. sponsibilities of government back The business volume, through to local units. you are showing by your presence here. The Farm Bureau decided to build, and 196 as- sociated farm co-operatives and dealers pledged their YOUNG PEOPLE The marketing and supply serv- tive is an agency the farmer has a part of the returns and saving* on the farmers marketing and snp the continued operations at the "Whether or not it will' be pos- terminal, has shown an increase sible to bring the budget for the over the previous year. The Ex- coming year into balance without A strong enthusiasm for a school vices required by modern farming found convenient and practical to ply service from the co-operative. change became interested during imposing any new taxes remains help. The membership of the Farm Bureau, the project was indicated by more than may be achieved through either a integrate the several phases of the The patronage refunds are the the year in the establishment of to be seen," Mr. Powell said. 40 Junior Farm Bureau members proprietary profit enterprise not farm as a business unit. Farm co- property of the farm business and several decentralized co-operative Services dealers and their patrons subscribed more from the 10th representative dis- owned and operated by the operatives have shown a marked de- do not belong to the co-operative. There is a real threat that the livestock markets in the state state may in the special session than $800,000 to the project. trict of the Michigan Farm Bur- farmer, or through a farm velopment because the farmer has which are to be sponsored'by Coun- return to the property tax basis eau in the northern Michigan area, co-operative owned and controlled found it good business to add pur- ty Farm Bureaus. It is proposed for raising much or all of the Ground was broken for the mixing plant March the early part of February accord- by its farmer members. Whether chasing and marketing facilities Not Getting News? that the necessary capital will be funds needed to meet the present ing to Wesley Hawley, < district re- the proprietary or co-operative en- to the production operations car- If you know of members failinft raised by local livestock producers critical condition of highway fi- 15, 1947,—less than a year ago. In June it was presentative. terprise, or both, furnish these ried on within the line fences of to' receive their Michigan Farm of their respective areas to pur- nancing. This is contrary to the decided to almost double the project by adding facil- The, proposed school will provide business services is determined by the farm. News, please send us a postcard chase or build the stockyards. The wishes of the Michigan Farm Bur- supplementary education for the greatly varying conditions concern- Our farm co-operatives hare now giving name, postoffice and RFD plan calls for the Michigan Live eau. ities to manufacture acid phosphate. As everyone young people who could only go j ing our diversified agriculture. The become a recognized segment in number together with name of Stock Exchange to lease these fa- through primary school. It will objective they both must aim our free enterprise system. They County Farm Bureau. Thank you. cilities from the County Farm Bur- The state aid for schools will knows, acid prosphate is a most important fertilizer be in the form of a rural vocation- . to achieve is to serve the needs of be another leading issue before the are an integral part of the farm Michigan Farm News, P. O. Box eaus and operate them. ' and an ingredient for mixed fertilizers. It is also al education project in which em- ' the farms in the territory concern- business unit. Their purpose is to 960, Lansing, Mich. lawmakers. A eon on phasis will be placed on learning ed in the most economical and ef- Considerable interest has been school aid will tjj»t the only fertilizer that is actually manufactured in a increase the profits of the farm by doing rather than by watching. ficient manner. and not to make a profit as a cor- shown by 9 county Farm Bureau there be no state aid for any Mboo4 The potato grower has become fertilizer plant. Possession of an acid phosphate The school will be open to any boy I believe I can best contribute porate enterprise. In so integrat- organizations in the Kalamazoo district having less than 10 pupils, the number one specialist in agri- or girl in the 10th district area. to a clearer understanding of the ing and interrelating the market- culture. jarea and 10 County Farm Bureaus unless by special dispense plant makes the Farm Bureau operation a complete Orville Walker, Antrim County relationship by first explaining ing and purchasing phases with the jin the North Central area. i from the superintend' Club agent, is chairman of the the aims and purposes of the farm plowing, sowing and reaping of his A feeder procurement service by J instruction. unit. It is estimated that the United jthe Michigan Live Stock Exchange, > (Continued on pate two) school project committee. co-operative. -The farm co-opera-1 (Continued on page 2) States has 140 million rata. I to secure feeder cattle at reason- Plant Farm Bureau SMJOS. TWO M I C H I G A N F A R M N E W S SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1948 nurse crop for seedings. Check with your local dealer MICHICAN DEMAND FOR HIGH Bay is the choice of most Mich- well before time to sow if In need igan people as a replacement for of oat or barley seed this year. NEWS E s t a b l i s h e d January 1!, 1923 Michigan Farm Bureau QUALITY SEED AT the old Wisconsin 38 in the malt- ing barley sections. It derives its OFFICERS Presldent......C. E. Busklrk, P a w P a w popularity mainly from an ability Publtabod m o n t h l y , flrat S a t u r d a y , by Mlchtetkn F a r m Bureau a t publication office a t 114 K. L o v e t t St., Charlotta, Mlcbig-an. Its V l c e - P r e a J. E . Treiber, UnlonvUle E x e c Sec'y D I S T R I C T C. L . Brody, Lansing DIRECTORS ALL TIME HIGH to hold its head longer after ma- turity. It ripens somewhat earlier than Wisconsin 38, has proven a 1—J. B. Richards Berrien Center By WARREN DOBSOTf, Ass't Mgr. better yielder, and is equal for • d l t o i i a l a n d f e n a r a l office*, North Cadar St.. L*naln«, M i c h i g a n . Poat Office B o x Ma. Telephone, L a n - m I — U c y d Kuesinx 3—Clyde Brelning Adrian, R-» Ypsllanti, R - l Happy Birthday to Marthy Farm Bureau Services Seed Dept. malting purposes. It belongs to Not in many years have we been the six-row group. 4—A. Shellenbarger....L. Odessa, R - l sing « 171. 5—Marten Garn Charlotte, R-5 Within the chambers of my soul faced with the shortage of good 6—Ward Q. Hodge Snover, R - l There dwells no love so true seed grains that exist this spring. Sand n o t i c e * o n F o r m 1ST* a n d u n - 7—Harry Norria— Casnovia No thought so kind; no dream so fond The elements combined in the 1947 dallvarabla coplaa returned F o r m SS71 t o Michigan F a r m N e w a editorial office, P. O. B o x ISO. L a n - under 8—H. E. Frahm, F r a n k e n m u t h , R - l S—H. L a u t n e r ....Traverse City, R-S As those I bear for you. And when each year your birthday comes crop year to produce a set of cir- cumstances unfavorable to good W0HK/NCOMFORT aing, Michigan. 10—Thoa. A. Colter Elmlra, R - l I wish that I might say seed production. The late wet HEATS YOUR MIIKH0USE HEADQUARTERS FOR DIRECTORS A T LARGE Cart E . Busklrk P a w Paw, R - l Some happy phrases to express spring followed by unseasonable DURING C01D, WINTER MONTHS EINAft U N Q M N __ Editor My love for you this day. V-BELTS George Block Charlevolx,R-l climatic conditions throughout ALSO HEATS YOUR WATER j J e s s e E. Treiber Unionvllle, R - l much of the growing season de- Subscription: U c e n t s a y e a r PURPOSE of FARM Representing My hand is not the one that sways I S G A l . I N 30 M I N U T E S ' j V-PULLEYS BUREAU W O M E N OF FARM B U R E A U feated the best efforts of many L i m i t e d to F a r m Bureau Members The purpose of this Associa- The fortunes of mankind, tion shall be the advancement Mrs. U. S. Newell Coldwater, R-I Representing But what I have is yours always growers to produce grain of good FLAT PULLEYS VoL X X V I M a r c h «, 194S No. S of our members' interests edu- test weight, color and proper ger- JUNIOR FARM BUREAU And ever in my mind ROLLER CHAIN cationally, economically. legislatively, and Mlsa R u t h Parsons Fowlervtlle Is fond desire to smooth your road minating quality. Shortage of com- mercial fertilizer also hurt produc- IT'S From trouble and dismay; To make each birthday be for you tion. BUILT SPROCKETS are a part of farm business. They In view of the situation outlined, TO EDITORIAL (Continued from p a g e 1.) are in no sense a movement. The farmer's co-operative and Indeed a happy day. My love is just the simple sort J~ it is inevitable that the demand for high quality seed should he at LAST SPEED REDUCERS WIRE ROPE his cultivation and harvesting op- But it is sound and true; an all time high. Orders now on file T h e experience of building and equipping the erations together constitute an ex- It comes sincerely from my heart, at our office already surpass the The Meyers oil burn- DODGE CLUTCHES ample of one of the most indepen- And it is all for you. combined total of many previous ing water heater plant within a year in spite of post-war shortages dent types of private enterprise in If anything that I can say years of seed grain sales. heats your milk- DODGE BEARINGS of materials and delays in deliveries recalls the war- our nation. Furthermore, farmers' Or do or be or give With what can this demand be tiouse and supplies GOODYEAR GRAIN co-operatives and proprietary busi- Can make your birthday happier met? There are still many calls for vou with plenty of time slogan of the a r m y supply service, "The ness enterprises are operating suc- Then for that thing I live. old favorite varieties, but the accent iiot water for clean- AND difficult things we do at once, the impossible takes cessfully side by side in thousands this year is on the "youngsters" ing your farm dairy So Happy Birthday to you, dear, in their various fields. Old favor- equipment. C o s t s of localities over the country. In AGRICULTURAL a little longer." many cases, the proprietary insti- With all that that can mean ites among oat varities that still less than half to operate by burn- BELTING tution is serving agriculture so ef- Of joy and love from year to year rate occasional calls are Swedish ing economical priced fuel oil. There is still a lot of work to be done. It will Untroubled and serene. ficiently and economically that Select, Worthy, Wolverine, Huron It's built to last! WRITE or CALL take some time to get such a machine operating at farmers prefer to trade with It A Happy Birthday is my wish and Vicland. rather than to assume the risks And may the years to be All have been good varieties and W R I T E FOR F U L L I N F O R M A T I O N its best. But when the men in charge do have f t A NET and responsibilities involved in op- Include us with the young in heart, still have their place. Each has everything going the w a y they want it, they will be erating a co-operative. My Darling, you and me. its champions and not without reason. However, popular fancy ROY L.MEYERS producing up to 30,000 tons of acid phosphate and R. S. Clark, has rated a few new varieties as M A N U F A C T U R I N G CO. 45,000 tons of mixed fertilizers a year. For a 315 North Grinnell Street, Jackson, Michigan outstanding choices this year. We JANESYlUE. WISCONSIN CORPORATION have a few comments on some of 704 SHERIDAN STREET picture of the plant, see page 5. these varieties. L A N S I N G 6. M I C H I G A N Tremendous Use of Fertilizer GREAT BATTLE FARM GROUP Marion Oats is a variety that have been favored the past few years. Their popularity has been Farmers will have available for 1948 more fertili- zers than ever before—about double the pre-war COMING FOR RADIO PROGRAMS based on their white color, good length straw, yielding ability and resistance to disease. They have Need 0-45-0 Fertilizer? quantities. There will be slightly more of nitrogen, MINDS OF MEN FOR MARCH not the extreme weight of Hurons, but are not as susceptible to lodg- ...If So W e Can Help You.' potash, and phosphorous. "One of the biggest and most cru- WJR - Marshall Wells ing. Marion is a Michigan product, cial battles in world's history -will "Voice of Agriculture" but limited in quantity. But in spite of these increases, supplies will not be fought in the next few years Saturday Mornings—6:30 to 7:00 Clinton oats were developed in for the minds of men," Clarence J. Iowa, but have spread rapidly over Your Farm Bureau Dealer Has A be large enough to meet all needs. Nitrogen will be Mar. 6—Farmers & Manufactur- Reid of Avoca, past president of ers Sugar Beet Ass'n. the corn belt and rate very high Limited Supply Of 0-45-0 Triple particularly short, and potash will continue to be the Michigan Farm Bureau, told Mar. 13—State Dep't of Agricul- in popularity. In color, they are Lapeer County Farm Bureau mem- ture. yellow rather than white with Super-Phosphate for March-April- hard to get. Phosphate supplies are expected to be bers at their annual meeting re- very good test weight and high Mar. 20—Michigan Milk Produc- May Pelivery. more nearly adequate. cently. ers Ass'n. yielding ability. They have a con- "Farmers should be organized Mar. 27—Michigan Farm Bur- siderable resistence to stem rust In considering that the consumption of fertilizer In many instances the owners but are not immune. of well-managed and forward-look- and participate in discussion groups eau. has doubled since the beginning of World War II, ing profit business have made them- so they can keep posted and act WKAR—State College Eaton oats. Top place among 0-45-0 Can Save You Michigan oat varieties goes to the selves well to do financially while on local, state, national, and inter- "Farm Forum" it is interesting to note that the largest percentage of at the same time, the farmer custo- national affairs." Air. Reid said Community F a r m Bureau Programs Eaton variety. This year is the first in which this seed has been Money— Here's Why— increase in the use of fertilizer has been in the Mid- mers have remained better satis- that Farm Bureau community F i r s t M o n d a y — 1 : 0 0 to 1:30 p. m. available in quantity. It is a white fied than they would have been groups are ideal from this stand- Mar. 1—How are our roads going You will need to use less than half as much 0-45-0 west and Western states. in attempting to operate a co-op- point. oat that has proven equal to Clin- to be financed? ton in yield, with long stiff straw analysis as you do 0-20-0 to get the same results. It T h e next forward move for the fertilizer industry erative. The profits of this type Lapeer County Farm Bureau Apr. 5—Shall foreign credit be of business are the result of ser- voted to change the date of the an- extended? that resists disease and stands up costs less per unit of plant food. Saves time, labor, appears to be in the increase of plant food content well. Not enough certified stock money, bags, freight, etc. It is excellent for top dressing vice rendered. Under such condi- nual meeting to the last Thursday is available yet this year, but a tions there is little or no desire on in October, and appointed a com- pastures and seedings. in the fertilizer distributed to farmers. T h e U. S. the part of farmers to organize mittee to rewrite its by-laws and Beans considerable quantity of one year from certified grade of nice quality Dep't of Agriculture is authority for the statement that the industry has not increased the plant food and support a co-operative. . present them for approval at the I have dwelt at some length on next annual meeting. the same relationship of the farm Fertile soil is best for beans. George Brigham was elected pre- Any green manure should be plow- should help materially. In addition to the above mention- VALUABLE-Handle with Care/ ed oats, some other new varieties Manure, your cheapest but most perishable source of content of fertilizers distributed to farmers as rapid- cooperative to proprietary business sident, and Roland Hamilton, vice- ed under by May 15. Otherwise such as Benton, an Illinois oat, and because of the confusion and mis- president. Mrs. Grace Russel was yield may shrink as much as half, Forvic, a product of Wisconsin, de- plant food, can return to the soil much of the plant food l y as the plant food content has been increased in the 1 understanding regarding the far- retained as secretary-treasurer. with quality of beans lower. taken out by growing crops. To do this, its nitrogen, serve favorable mention. They are materials from which fertilizer is made. mer's efforts to maintain and im- not available as certified stock in phosphorus and potash content must be balanced. prove his economic stability. Michigan through a limited amount T h e F a r m Bureau Services, Inc., fertilizer plant at Forty-five per cent triple superphosphate will balance and Saginaw plans to supply farmers with fertilizers Baseless fears have been devel- oped in the minds of thousands of industrial and mercantile business- Classified Ads of uncertified Forvics are avail- able. preserve this valuable source of plant food. Stop in atl Classified advertlsmenta are cash with erder at the following Sparton barley is still favored by your local Farm Bureau Dealer for "full information about high in plant food. men and generally over the entire rates: S cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two or more many people as an outstanding what "Triple-Super" will do for you. nation. Co-operatives have been editions take the rate of 4 cents per word per edition. variety for a feeding barley. It painted as the forerunner of com- yields well and grows a large ker- FARM BUREAU SERVICES, INC. P l a c e of F a r m Co-ops .plies. The developments in our and other mercantile munism or socialism. Druggists, jewelers, novelty store operators Stewart Shearing MACHINERY interests, Sheep. Animal clippers ring clip] Machines for FERTILIZER - Schrock Natural H i - T e s t Phosphate for 32-34% P205). Fertilizer spreaders, cows, D . D . T . , 2,4-D a n d other Agr'l C h e m i - nel, light-colored grain on a two- i Fertilizer Dept. row pattern. It is popular as a 221 N. Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan (ConUnued from page 1.) * business economy have made it professional men, .and industrial horses, mules, dogs. Repair parts, c a l s . Prompt deliveries. sharpening service on all t y p e s of application arranged. Dealers w a n t - Airplane 4 farm business, the rarmer is follow- n e c e g s a r y for the farmer to deal leaders whose enterprises are far cutters and c o m b s . Michigan Co-op ed. Schrock Fertilizer Service, C o n - ing the s a n e practice employed by w l t n g r e a t i y increased aggrega- removed from any possibility of Wool Marketing Ass'n, 506 North Mechanic Street. Jackson, Michigan. gerville, Illinois. (3-tf-29b) mercantile and industrial business t l o n s 0 f capital. The individual competition from farm cooperativ- (4-tt-J4b) VETERINARY REMEDIES everywhere. You as businessmen i { a r m unn j g a comparatively small es, have been imbued with an un- may own control and operate all D u s j n e s g _ Therefore, it is natural holy fear. phases of production from mine or j f o r farn,erg to unite with their forest through Small manufacturing, n e i ghhors in farm co-operatives to have been the target of innuendo businessmen Electric Motors, all Sizes Available. V - B e l t s and pulleys in stock. generally Service Station Lawrence, Mich. Prevent s e v e r e m a s t i t i s infection. Gulf H a v e on hand for injection in quarter either Penecillin or Sulfa. $2.00 a v e r - (7-12t-15p) a g e cost for course of five treatments. Just received, 60 c c . super-quality Rural -news •wholesale and retail services even J e q u i p themselves with increased and distortation of facts regarding For Sale—Used and rebuilt grain s y r i n g e s , c o m p l e t e w i t h needles and to the uitimate consumer. j i ) a r gaining power. threshers, 20" 22" 24" and 28," vari- infusion tubes, for $5.00. Sulfa tablets, co-operatives. This is promoted by ous makes. Silo fillers and shredders, 60 grain, $4.00 per 100. N o sales tax. The automobile industry mayj T n e influence of the farm co-op- the most skillful propagandists and rebuilt. Belle City grain threshers, H . F. Link, P h a r m a c i s t , 1456 E a s t new, in all sizes. Belle City n e w corn Michigan, L a n s i n g 12, Michigan. choose to own forests, sawmills, e r a t i v e has become an important publicists that money can hire. pickers. N e w s a w mills, Simonds 12-tfl55b mines, lake transportation, and «°[iactor for the perpetuation of the Their campaign for destruction has saws, Disston chain s a w s . U s e d 7, YOICEWAYS FOR ' 4 8 : Michigan Bell expects S and 10 ft. binders. Recommended Calf D i s e a s e s — P n e u m o n i a , u s e Sulfa. on. Publishers may choose to own j f a n u i y s j Zec i farm. The coopera- been prosecuted in true Hitler 2-row corn Dlnder with elevator. S c o u r s controlled by Sulfaguinadine vast areas of pulp wood forests, to j t i v e i n t n e field of distribution fashion, viz: That if a lie is big Write u s your needs, or come and see w i t h Niacin (Gov't approved specific), to set 25,000 poles a n d string over 11,000 miles own their own paper mills, and \ n e i p g t 0 enable the farmer to have enough and is repeated persistent- us. Get first choice. Marshall J l a - o r Sulfacarbolate T a b l e t s . Prevent, L-hlflery Sales, Albion, Mich. One a n d feed heavier by u s i n g University of w i r e i n r u r a l areas this year. T h i s will h e l p even their own transportation for jp U r c hasing power adequate to ab- ly, it will come to be believed. mile w e s t on U S - 1 2 . (3-5t-78p) of W i s c o n s i n Calf Capsules (Vitamins) b r i n g telephones to folks who are waiting and tne finished paper. Merchants may g o r D t h e 1MO duets of labor and in- for first 21 d a y s . $5.00 per 100. H. F . Skilled publicists are employed Link, Pharmacist, 1456 E a s t Michigan reduce t h e number of parties on m a n y r u r a l lines. choose to Join together for group I ,j U8 try. Directly or indirectly, and controlled tyy a comparative- BULBS, PLANTS, SEEDS Ave., Lansing 12, Michigan. 12-tf-46b For Sale—Beautiful gladiolus bulbs purchasing and for other coordlna- p r o s p e r o u s f a rm conditions are an ly narrow segment of American in all colors of the rainbow. 100 large Complete Maple S y r u p making and tion of operations for their mutual important factor in the mainten- I business. They are supported by $2.00. 100 jumbo size $3.00. And 100 smhaerekt se t i and n g equipment. F l a t copper flat E n g l i s h Tin s h e e t s luilblets free w i t h all orders. P o s t - benefit. ance of a satisfactory economic ! hundreds of thousands of dollars. paid. Orrie DeGraff, Spring L a k e R-2, available for m a k i n g of your own flat The same principle is followed level for labor and industry. Reliable information indicates that Michigan. (3-2t-31p) p a n s . Sugar m o u l d s , special draw-off f a u c e t s for your o w n filtering tank. by the farmer. Through his co- Without an adequate farm in- ! much larger sums are available to L I V E STOCK S a p and syrup hydrometers and t h e r - mometers. A t t r a c t i v e labels to m a k e operative he integrates the various come and a reasonable standard of , them. y o u r o w n p a c k a g e a t t r a c t i v e and a c - For Sale—Purebred Corriedale e w e s , ceptable. Our prices on syrup c o n - steps in the production and market- living for the farmer, the econo- They are working cleverly and bred. Yearlings t o seven y e a r olds, tainers, either metal or g l a s s , will s a v e ing of food and fiber. The extent mic, political and social consequens- I effectively to prejudice the public $30 up. Same bred to 2nd place aged y o u money. U s e our labels and c o n - ram at the 1947 All-American Show t a i n e r s and still be m o n e y ahead a t to whieh he controls and carries es to our national life would not against farm cooperatives. Their and Sale, selling for $285. A son of t h e end of the s e a s o n . W e are n o w on these processes through co-op- be pleasant to contemplate. Cor- real objective is to destroy the farm Imp. E-2. A l s o a few extra good k n o w n a s the m o s t complete e q u i p - grade Corriedale e w e s . Mikesell and m e n t source in this p a r t of the c o u n - eratives is determined in his judg- poration farming might be the re- cooperative as an effective bargain- May, Charlotte R - 2 , Mich. On TJS-27, try. A visit t o , o u r shop will prove* It. ment by whether proprietary en- sult, if, under our system of econ- ing instrument for the farmer. Let south of city l i m i t s . (12t-4t-49p) W r i t e for price list and catalogue. terprises not under his control per- omy the farmer were not permitt me list the announced program of Sujrar Bush Supplies Company, B o x FOR SALE 1107, Lansing 4, Michigan. Located G O O D N E I G H B O R S : Good rural-line neigh- form the service more efficiently ed to maintain his bargaining pow- those who are attacking coopera- on M-43 ( W e s t S a g i n a w Road) j u s t N e w Lumber, Fir and Yellow Pine w e s t of W a v e r l y golf course, L a n s i n g . borliness means better service for all. W e ' r e and economically then he can pro- er necessary to a stable farm en- tives:. at money s a v i n g prices in carload lots. (l-tf-130b) vide it for himself. In the cases terprise. 1. Repeal of co-operative income Write Harry Marcus, Benton Harbor, good t e l e p h o n e neighbors w h e n we keep calls where he provides the services tax exemption 101/12. Mich. (2-6t-20b) Better Blood T e s t e d Chicks From In quite another respect farm short, r e m e m b e r not to i n t e r r u p t others' talks, through his business co-operatives, 2. Secure amendments to Revenue Army T e n t s , 16x16 new $32.50; used, carefully selected farm flocks headed by ROP or s o n s of R O P males. B a r - co-operatives are important to and h a n g u p after each call. (One receiver off the savings above the costs of doing Act to tax co-operative patronage in perfect condition $26.50; used and red Rox, W h i t e Rox, White W y a n - . ,~ . . A .. i both producer and consumer, refunds at the corporation level. slightly d a m a g e d $16.50. 8x10 'new, d o t t e s , R. I. R e d s , Jersey W h i t e the h o o k ties up the line for everyone.) $17.50. Used, in perfect condition Giants, Jersey B l a c k Giants and l a r g e the business are returned to the T h „ better „, and t„ 3. Repeal of Capper-Volstead Act $12.50 and $15.00. 17x20, used, $40.00. t y p e English W h i t e Leghorns. Our farmer patron where t h e , « r e t « . i B « Harry Marcus, B e n t o n Harbor, Mich. 28th year. F a r m Bureau member. of f a r m on legalizing the organization of far- (2-6t-32b) W r i t e or phone for folder and prices. able as a Part of the income of the b a s i s o f q u a m y t h e f a m e p , g e n . mers' co-operatives. Litchfield H a t c h e r y , Litchfield, M i c h - coujaged to produce a more ser- Rope 5/16 inch aisal, mildew resis- i g a n . (2-2t-55b) 4. Elimination of the Federal tant treated, $2.00 per 100 feet, post- This Is precisely the aame pro- viceable product for the consumer, Farm Credit System-the Banks for paid. A r m y pup t e n t s $2.50 per set Cherrywood Champion Chicks. L e g - cess In principle that is carried on , The Ohio Livestock Association, Cooperatives. parcel post. H a r r y Marcus, Benton horn cockerels $2.50 per 100. AIsp, Harbor, Mich. (2-6t-23b) h e a v y laying L e g h o r n s , Rhode Island by the integrated industrial enter- under the direction of our host, Mr 5. Possible repeal of the Agricul- Iteds, W h i t e Rock chicks. Cherry- prises previously mentioned. In Ketner, for example grades the w o o d Farms- H a t c h e r y , B o x 7N, H o l - livestock so that the farmer pro- tural Marketing Act-Commodity YOUR NAME land, Michigan. 3-3t-25p) the case of a proprietary commer- Credit Corporation support prices Trim up your farm. Have your cial enterprise, It has the option ducing the high quality animal is name on the barn. K & E ready cut WOOL GROWERS rewarded above the grower of the based on parity. letters are p a i n t e d and ready to put A t t e n t i o n , Wool Growers-send your BIG CITY: T h e n u m b e r of t e l e p h o n e s of being taxed on the end result Such a campaign makes It obvi- up. Anyone can install t h e m . For wool to us and you are guaranteed less satisfactory meat animal. a d d e d in r u r a l areas by Michigan Bell in and is not taxed on each separate ous that the repeal of income tax further information, write K. & E. In- t h e celling price. W e are purchasing step in the aeries of processing, From what I have said it must exemption for cooperatives or even dustries, Michigan. P. O. B o x 2145, L a n s i n g 11, w o o l for the (l-3t-36b) around wool m a r k e t i n g service and government Year t h e past two years would provide a tele- manufacturing and distribution op- be evident that the fundamental the taxation of patronage refunds prompt s e t t l e m e n t m a d e . Michigan p h o n e for every m a n , woman and child in purpose of the farmer in develop- is not the end objective of our op- FARM FOR SALE C o - o p e r a t i v e W o o l Marketing A s s o - erations. 477 acre stock f a r m , excellent soil. c i a t i o n , 506 N . M e c h a n i c St., Jackson, a city the size of Battle Creek. T h e r e are The farmer to befog compelled ing his co-operative is to provide ponents. Their purpose is to re- N e a r l y new 40x80 barn, 9 room house. Michigan. P h o n e 3-4246 (I-tf-44b) to depend to a greater extent on himself with additional business move the farm cooperative from the Chicken coop and garage. 125 a c r e s n o w 125,000 t e l e p h o n e s in r u r a l a r e a s under cultivation. An ideal stock WANTED his business cooperatives in order service necessary to the success j competitive field by securing the farm. One mile off highway 66. Near W a n t e d : Foster h o m e s for boys 14 served by Michigan Bell. to maintain a profitable farm bus- of the farm. The farm co-operative I repeal of the legislative acts which good hunting and fishing. K a l k a s k a t o 16 y e a r s of a g e on farms or in county. Dines Frederickson, 1J9 s m a l l rural c o m m u n i t i e s . Can consid- iness unit in our modern business is an integral part of the farm ! legalize their existence. South Falrview A v e . , L a n s i n g 12, er both Protestant and Catholic economy. The individual farmer business unit, the most independent j Their efforts have resulted in Michigan. <3-lt-43p) h o m e s . Willing to p a y for board, standing alone has little bargain- form of free enterprise in exisr-1 getting a Congressman to make clothing, etc. Cannot use widows or MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY 80 acre apple orchard. 35 year old p a r e n t s over a g e 65. Reply giving d e - ing power to deal with the exten- ence. It is not designed to destroy i t a i l s of famtty, religion, and directions O o r $ 7 3 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 postwar rural c o n s t r u c t i o n program means preparations for introducing a bill prime trees. All equipment included. for sive proprietary chain businesses private enterprise but to serve free j W h o l e or half interest. N i l e s - F l e m - reaching home. W r i t e to 318 m o r e and b e t t e r rural telephone service in the present session of Congress ing, Pollasky Block, Alma, Michigan. Prairie Street, Charlotte, Michigan. dealing in hto products and sup- enterprise. Farm co-operatives (Continued on p a g e s i x ) <3-lt-22p) (2-2t-54b) I SATURDAY, MARCH'S" 1948 THREt M I C H I G A N F A R M N E W 8 Steers and heifers weighing 700 Mrs. Carl £ . Buskirk Need Organization , Mrs. Lola Buskirk, wife of Carl Buskirk, president of the Mich- FARM BUREAU NEW LOOK IN With Our Efficency pounds or more will fatten to "med- ium" or "good" finish in four to The outstanding production re- five months on good corn silage If igan Farm Bureau, passed away Feb. 23 at their farm home near COMMENTS ON FARM PRICES cords of farmers, and the way in fed adequate protein. which they have adapted them- Paw Paw. Mrs. Buskirk had been in poor health for some time. Farm Bureau people from all ,,pirts of SIGLER PROPOSALS HAS IMPLICATIONS selves to' the mechanized way of Agricultural engineers a t Mich- farming received praise by Keith igan State college advise farmers the state attended the services. In- Governor Kim Sigler has called A. Tanner, director of organiza- to start overhauling and repairing "The 'new look' that agriculture \|rment was at Wildey cemetery. the members of the Michigan legis- tion for the Michigan Farm Bur- farm equipment now. recently acquired is not understood Mrs. Buskirk was born Lola Rob- lature to meet in special session on eau in addressing the Gratiot Coun- for its true meaning," Waldo E. ertson at Fort Wa;'ne, Ind., March March 16 to make appropriations ty Farm Bureau a t their annual Phillips of Decatur, chairman of roll call kick-off dinner, 7, 1887. She was married to Carl E. Buskirk, June 15, 1909. Carlola Farm was their home for nearly for the coming fiscal year and to consider such other matters as he may submit to them. the Michigan Association of Far- mer Co-operatives, told stockhol- ders of the Hamilton Farm Bureau Mr. Tanner warned, however, that high production can cause many problems; particularly ,in SOLVAY 40 years. There are two sons! Rob- In a recent press conference the at their 28th annual meeting, Feb- Agricultural Limestone ert, of Paw Paw, and Dr. Maurice Governor outlined eleven points lower prices for agricultural pro- ruary 20, at Hamilton. 4|uskirk of Midland. Mrs. Buskirk was deeply interest- which he stated he was consider- ing referring to the Legislature "Some commentators have call- ed the recent decline in prices a ducts and urged that these prob- lems be handled by a strong farm organization on local, state and MEAL ed in the Farm Bureau from its for appropriate action. We present commodity break. It wasn't a com- Produced in Michigan them, with comment from the national levels. beginning and worked for its suc- modity price break at all, but pure- Available At Your Nearest cess. She took an active part in Farm Bureau. ly a farm price decline. Dealer the Women of the Michigan Farm 1. Insurance. A statute to amend "Other commodity prices have 51,825 Subscribers SOLVAY SALES DIVISION Bureau and was director for Van the state insurance code to include not broken. The price of steel was Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation real estate development as one of Subscription list for this edition Buren county. She was a leader in advanced $5 a ton recently. There 7501 W. Jefferson Ave. of the Michigan Farm News is gjiurch work and in the ladies com- munity organizations at Paw Paw. The sympathy of the Farm Bureau the articles of insurance company franchise. Farm Bureau comment: ' There has been no change in the price of manufactured goods. "Everything that we have been 51,825. I Detroit 17, Michigan organization is extended to Presi- is a provision in our state constitu- hearing and reading about the high dent Buskirk and the members of tion which forbids corporations to cost of living, has placed emphasis the family. hold the title to real estate for upon the high cost of food. Yet, longer than ten years unless they there has been no mention of the are using such property directly high cost of automobiles, and a Dan Runnells in connection with their business very little has been said about the —'Dan Runnells. for 25 years or operations. It has been urged that Considered as one of the most modern fertilizer plants in the country, Farm high cost of fuel oil and gasoline." more the farm editor of the Grand if this provision could be amended Bureau Services' factory at Saginaw has the advantage of having the best of "The farm price break," Mr. Phil- Rapids Press and daily newspap- or some way found to get around lips said, "could have serious im- ers at Ann Arbor, Bay City, Jack- it, insurance companies could in- mechanical equipment. The huge mechanical loader seen above is scooping up plications if it's prolonged to the |son, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, and vest in rental multiple dwelling pctash from one of the raw materials storage bins to be transported to the mixing point where farm purchasing pow- Saginaw, died suddenly March 4. projects and thus relieve the pre- er is destroyed." He said that hap- Mr. Runnells was the outstand- sent acute housing shortage. When section of the building. George Walton, maintenance foreman, is the tractor pened in 1920-21, and warned that ing farm reporter in Michigan. He this matter was before the 1947 it could happen again, even though .ravelled constantly and attended legislature, the position of the operator. inflationary forces are at work in .Housands of meetings, including Michigan Farm Bureau was that the national economy. jvery annual meeting of-1*6 Mich- it would not oppose such legisla- to take such action direct. igan Farm Bureau. His .subject tion provided it was specifically tnalter was farm people and farm stipulated that it should not apply organizations, and what they were to the holding of agricultural to t t i state treasury. The delegates mill 6. Property tax. Return of one of the existing property tax Upon the "A recession in agricultural prices would have a wholesome effect up- on the nation's economy if the de- cline was spread across the board dpiug. Thousands of farm people acreage by corporations. ftnew Dan and counted him as their friend and champion. 2. Finance regulation of finance companies "so companies. State at l i e last annual convention of the a Michigan resolution Farm voicing Bureau adopted opposition to of H u m a n Nature By MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR on everything. In view of the re- portion of our doctrine no matter cent developments, farmers should difference Briar Hill Farm, Carleton, how meager or how little it actual- give serious thought as to whether thaj; the little guy who borrows the levying of any property tax for ly means to us. they now want to let go of t h e money will have some protection." state purposes. Monroe Co. government's price support pro- IF you p l a n t M i c h i g a n C e r t i f i e d Plant Farm Bureau Seeds. 7. County Road Commissions. I've had occasion to think quite i listened to a debate on the This is re-opening the question merger of two denominations very gram. At present, i t promises to of regulation of finance or loan Some method of giving financial often of the frailties of human na- similar in their doctrines and their brake the decline in basic price H y b r i d s next season. Produced in companies, a matter that has been assistance to the county road com- ture. The trait creeps out once in governing laws. I was quite dis- commodities." before several legislatures, parti- missions, possibly forcing town- a while in the best of us, so no one turbed when I listened to the min- Michigan, especially a d a p t e d to Michigan soil a n d cularly with reference to interest ships to contribute to county road can rightfully point a finger at any- ister opposing the proposition. I Jackson Co. Pushes rates. funds. one else until they have examined climate, from p a r e n t stock by experts of t h e M i c h - This proposal is rather vague themselves. But, together we wondered if when he had been or- Save-Soil Campaign 3. Oleomargarine. - Suspension dained, he had truly given his life of the law forbidding the use of and is hard to know just what the could be much better disciples of to the Lord's work. He admitted Petitions have been circulated igan Crop I m p r o v e m e n t Association. T h e y are dis- oleomargarine in state institutions. Governor may have in mind. The the golden rule. in Jackson county for the estab- Michigan Farm Bureau is on re- 25fi denominations were too many, tributed only where they will give t h e h i g h e s t yield This law has been in force over cord as favoring repeal on the Last week I listened to a man but he was adamant in his "don't lishment of a soil conservation dis- 50 years. It was enacted as a pro- sades tax diversion amendment. decrying the great extravagance of touch me" attitude. trict through the efforts of the tection to the people in public in- As long as It remains in force our country in aiding other coun- Jackson County Farm Bureau and of s o u n d , ripe corn. W i t h Michigan Certified Seed I feel that the greatest weakness stitutions and to the dairy indus- some legislation providing that all tries, especially in giving them of the American people today is the Grange. try. At the last session, the legis- or a certain portion of the revenue food. He seemed to think we had their failure to practice "give and The petitions ask that the state Corn, you can look for a harvest u p t o 25% greater lature rejected a bill to permit the which townships receive therefrom ggno food to spare; soil conservation commission hold serving of oleo in state institutions. should go to help finance local or we were in take" in their daily lives and their a public hearing as to the feasibili- t h a n with ordinary, u n t e s t e d corn. 1 ianger of going failure to realize the disastrous re- ty of such a set-up. The soil dis- 4. State fair employment prac- roads might win the support of tice law. lungry ourselves. sults if they fail to work together trict would operate independently We can't tell from the title just a matter which has thus far re- the Farm Bureau although this is what this proposal would provide. ceived no consideration by the dele- I could not help in a common cause. We see such thinking of allbitter strife between industry and elected board of directors from of all federal agencies under an MICHIGAN e^Uiied HYBRID those little chil- labor. To all other nations our within participating group. 5. Excise taxes. Most city gates or Board of* Directors. A charters provide the right to levy resolution was passed at the 1947 dren and of those' glorious opportunities for peace old people that and comfort and happiness are Plant Farm Bureau Seeds. J SEED CORN PRODUCERS excise taxes, subject to a referen- annual meeting placing the Farm . * ' 1 * - i '• dum. Presumably this proposal Bureau on record as strenuously so many of our most envious blessings. American l e a d - We see a growing tendency to law would empower city governments opposing any property tax for e r s, whom we evasion, to a lowering of moral highway purposes. trust, have told standards in business practices as 8. Inheritance tax. Replace state us about. How well as in individuals. We pro- ^ ^ G S T O L D DAYS'? inheritance tax with a gift and an Mas.\^/AGAR '"little they have to claim from the housetops that we estate tax. Described by Gov. eat and how destitute they are for have the best country in the whole Sigler's tax study committee as warm clothing. world, yet far too many resent any not for the purpose of increasing and all taxes for support of that All of us have more to-eat than country. revenues, but for making the tax is good for us, not only do we have more fair and more easily adminis- three meals every day, but on top In the agricultural groups we tered." So far the Farm Bureau of that, we will go to some function are too often far too indifferent to has not yet established a position of our lodge, club or church and our need of personal loyalty to our on this matter. are served refreshments during the own business. Far too many want 9. Stream pollution. A new evening—or a tea in the afternoon. to stay free from any organization stream control and pollution law. Nothing seems too good for us nor that might be of service to them if This is aimed at industries and t o o a b u n d a n t > e v e n i { w e k n o w given a, chance. Many who have We are not trying to sell Farm Bureau members baby chicks. However, we do believe municipalities who stand accused j t h a t t h e r e a r e m i l l i o n s o f p e o p l e joined with others of their craft that this is the year to check closely on the quality of chicks you do buy. Feeds, of polluting public waters. are so lukewarm in their support in this world that do not have as that they are almost a hinderance while lower than they were, are still too costly to feed to second grade chicks. 10. Judges. A state retirement much during the entire day than system. rather than a help. we have for any one of our meals. Far too many do not fully realize Advocates say that a state re- Most of us have more clothing Good chicks will do thfs for you, with proper care: tirement system for judges would | t h a n w e - u e v e r w e a r o u t > y e t w e what tremendous tasks are placed attract able men and would provide buy more and hang on to the old on the heads and hearts of the leader- Grow into heavier producing hens. for retirement of judges at retire- What would we 'do if the tables ship which is aiming to build up ment age. Opponents hold that were turned? Would we be very and advance the cause they repre- r judges are well paid and that all apt to love other countries if our sent. Many an organization is hin- Have less mortality as babies. retirement plans are expensive for all had been blown to smithereens, dered from doing its best because government and taxpayers. some part of it is pulling in the and our children were hungry and 11. Sales Tax. A new definition no food in sight, and we knew there wrong direction. There's many a Will need less culling as they develop. of agricultural producing under were people in the world who had defunct organization, be it a com- the sales tax law, long a bone of more than they needed many times modity, local or any other type of contention. co-operative attempt that went Will grow faster, stronger, and at lower costs over? I really believe we would A proposed amendment on this want to send missionaries there down on account of inside friction per pound gain. subject has been receiving careful to convert them to some sort of or lack of loyality. There's many consideration by Michigan Farm workable Christianity. a state or national group trying Bureau leaders. In connection with to survive an epidemic of abuses Farm Bureau M.V.P. Mashes (Mermashes or dealer's In many places in our state the inflicted by its own thoughtless local this issue it is important that the time has come when some changes I'm sick and tired of being over named mashes which use M.V.P. concentrate) interests of the farmers, the deal- must be made in the educational membership. worked by that laying mash con- iu do all any feed, regardless of price, can do for you ers and the state be properly pro- opportunities if the children are Now comes the thought—do we w tected. The amendment to the sales to derive the education they should have it too easy? Would we as a taining M.V.P. Concentrate that , , , tax act by which supplies used in have to meet the problems of these people, as a church, as a business, you bought at the Farm Bureau — a n c l m o r e t n a n feeds not so well formulated and agricultural producing are speci- days. Yet when there's any men- as a country, cling to each other Feed dealer. fortified will d o . fically exempt was adopted in 1935 tion of grouping districts into an and forget our little bickerings of t h e N a t i and hence has been in effect near- enlarged unit—the first thing and our pretty notions if we had fa* 1>~«IA«.«, r^tMm«#r/>/> o n a l Research Council ly 13 years. It has been construct- many demand is that there must our hopes blasted, our homes and i n e r O U l t r y i ^ O m m i t t e e sets up the following standards ed by the courts and is quite gen- be no increase in cost or they will our business places bombed, our for Vitamins A, D, and Riboflavin per pound of total feed eaten: erally understood. If any change oppose the proposition, no matter families killed or scattered to the is made in the language of the sta- how outmoded their old school may four winds as they have been to For me the so-called Good Old Days" were a, series of tute, the previous court decisions be or what greater opportunities the East and the West of us? Why VITAMINS STARTING CHICKS GROWING CHICKS LAYING HENS BREEDING HENS would be meaningless and there can't we do straight thinking and 0 - 8 weeks 8 - 18 weeks disappointments, problems and losses . . . but today, I am the children may gain. A 2,000 units 3,300 units would be some uncertainty as to place less for ourselves and more 2.000 units 3.300 units a part-owner of my C o o p e r a t i v e M i d - W e s t M e m b e r - These same people will not hesi- for humanity as a whole? Why D(AOCA) 180 units ISO units 450 units 450 units how the law would be interpreted 900 megs. 900 megs. C r e a m e r y , which assures me a steady market for the Milk until new cases involving various tate on the cost of a new car or a can't we recognize our blessings Rlboslavin 1,600 megs. 1,300 megs. situations had been cleared through deep freeze, or the latest model of and share them with the less for- and Cream I produce-. . . I always get the highest possible all sorts of farm machinery if by tunate? Why don't we practice Mashes made with only 400 pounds of M.V.P. per ton give extra vitamins and quality price based upon reto'rn from final sale of the finished V a l l e y the courts. This is a very impor- proteins to maintain health and promote growth or production. Every pound of M.V.P. tant matter which should not be so doing, they can boast a bit over what we preach and preach less, Lea brand products ',.. . and the savings of my business also decided without the most careful their neighbors. but co-operate more? mashes (Mermashes) carries over 9000 units of Vitamin A, 908 AOAC chick units of come back to me. consideration. All new things post money, but Vitamin D, 2880 micrograms of Riboflavin. These extras help chicks and hens do we must always remember that Co-operatives are an aid to indi- better for a longer time. Mermashes are better feeds. each day of a child's life is another vidual free enterprize. The Mid-vyq,st Grqu| of 24'proHucer-ownep cooperative Branch Has First Co. step towards maturity, and each SAME HEALTH MAINTAINING SERVICE dairy plants e^ten« n "9 from'the expansive meadow* of day must offer him the very best Michigan to rhe losl\ volleys of Tennessee . '. . and all the Soil Test Laboratory- to fit him for that future when he The hog raiser and the dairyman get the same health maintaining service of extra Farmers in Branch county are can be deemed a valuable asset to . wt.y in between!- ji among the few in the state who the community where h e lives. vitamins in Farm Bureau Porkmaker and Milkmaker M'/o (plus cobalt, manganese, can take soil samples to their own Let's not value our money high- copper, iron and iodine) that do much in maintaining health so that growth of pigs is testing laboratory for test and re- er than the children of our commu- faster and cheaper and cows milk heavily for more years. MICHIGAN INDIANA nity. C o l u m b u s — F a r m e r s Marketing Aisn. commendations. C o l d w a t e r — C o l d w a t e r Dairy Company C o n s t a n t i n o — C o n j t a n t i n e Cry. Co. C r a w f o r d s v i l l e - — F a r m e r s ' Coop. Cry., Inc. M i d d l e b u r y — M i d d l e b u r y Coop. Cry. Co. The laboratory was established How often we hear that we are last spring by the Branch County blessed with too many churches'. ALSO TROPHIES, YOU CAN BE SURE C o r s o n C i t y — D a i r y l a n d Coop. Cry. C o . ALL-EXPENSE TRIPS Elsie—Elsie Cooperative Creamery Co. M a r i o n — P r o d u c e r ! Creamery Farm Bureau, in co-operation with Many small towns have more FaAn Bureau members, that no better feeds are made than your Farm Bureau feeds. l a s t J o r d a n — J o r d a n V a l l e y Coop. Cry. O r l e a n s — P r o d u c e r s Dairy Marie. Assn., Inc. and FARM YOUTH AWARDS Use them and you help yourself—your Farm Bureau dealer—and your manufactur- , F r e m o n t — F r e m o n t Coop. Cry. Co. P o r t l a n d — P r o d u c e r s Creamery farm co-operatives in the county, churches than they can adequately • G r a n t — G r a n t Cooperative Creamery Co. the county agr'l extension service, support. The preachers are un- are offered in 1948 Midwest Malt- ing division, the Farm Bureau Service, Inc. N a s h v i l l e — F a r m e n Coop. Creamery A n n . TENNESSEE and the soils dep't of Michigan derpaid, the buildings are not all ing Barley Contest open only to G a l l a t i n — - S u m n e r Co. Coop. Cry. Assn. N l l e s — P r o d u c e r ' i Cooperative Dairy State College. Mrs. Belle S. New- that they should be, the leadership farmers in North and South Da- $ t . L o u i s — S t . Louts Coop. Cry. Co. M u r f r e e s b o r o — R u t h T d Co. Coop. Cr., Inc. N o l e n s v i l l e — N o 1'iv'e Coop. Cr. Assn., Inc. ell, County Farm Bureau secre- is overtaxed, and the congrega- kota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wiscon- A Farm Bureau Feed Slate in Nineteen Forty-Eight! tary, is technician for the labora- tions are small. We've all heard sin, Illinois, Michigan who plant ILLINOIS OHIO tory. County Agent Gorden Schlu- the story, and we admit a fewer approved varieties of barley. -Equity Union Cry. & Produce C o . - E q u i t y Union Cry. & Produce Co. v o o d — A t w o o d Cooperative Cry., Inc. Dayton—Miami Valley Cooperative M i l k Producers Association, Inc. G r e e n v i l l e — F a r m e r s Cooperative Dairy liatis interprets the findings of the number of stronger churches would laboratory and sends them to far- serve the community better and be mers. far more beneficial all-around. Treat your seed barley with new, improved "Ceresan!" Buy at Your Farm Bureau Dealer For information and seed sources But, when it comes right down —see your County Agent, Eleva- Additional savings come back to each AHeitiber-Producer resulting from central/zed and unified Selling, Purchasing and Laboratory Animal parasites annually cause to the point of union, many of us the loss in efficiency of about 10 draw the line. It would be all right tor Mgr., or write FARM BUREAU SERVICES, Inc. per cent of all grain fed to live- for the other fellow, but not for us. MIDWEST BARLEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Feed Department 221 N. Cedar Street Lansing, Michigan Control functions of *Jd-We*r Producers' Creameries. Inc., 224 West 1 8 2 8 N o r t h Broadway Milwaukee 2. Wiscanstn Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend 2, Indiana. stock. We don't want to relinquish any t SATURDAV, MARCH 8, 1948 _ FOUR MICHIGAN FARM NEWS • Fourth Attack on Farm Co-ops +---------------------------- IS Upon FinanceS: Its working capital if new prQces- Muskegon: Fruitland Grange,', Would Limit Co-ops sing or merchandising are undertaken? programs Trent Grange. Lakewood Builders association, Holton Farm., 4. It will maintain adequate valu. Bureau, Montague PT A. Civic :' Rig~ts to Have Money ation, liability, capital reserves? contingent, and Newaygo: Brookside Farm .Bu' reau, Ashland Grange. Big ~rle. Unless each of these questions. Grange, Garfield Farm Bureau,' By J. E. WEU.S, Jr. can be answered in the affirmative, Reeman Farm Bureau. Co-operative Bank Commissioner net worth should not bEtdistributed; Ottawa: North Chester Farm it should be increased. Bureau, North Ottawa Junior The present wave of attacks on farmers' co-operatives You should than)< your opponents Farm Bureau. Huyser Farm Bu. for pointing up to you the most im- reau, Marne PTA, Ottawa \)!'ange. is pointed toward crippling their financial stability. portant financial policies for you Oceana: Ransacker Farm Bu' Not all of you may be familiar with the full implica- to follow-the acquisition and reau, Newfield Farm BUreau,iltry: maintainence of sufficient net stal Lake Farm Bureau; Fern tions of the attacks upon your financial independence. worth so that you may meet the re- Grange. Shelby Farm Bureau. ' quirements of your members and' Fifty organizations competed in Before reviewing the financial implications of the pres- so that you can assure these help-. 1947, an increase from 33 in 1946. ent attacks, I should like to review the past waves of in- ful services on a permanent basis. Organizations turn in reports of Farmers, throngh their coopera- their year's activities to' their tensive action against farmers' co-operatives by their tives. have obtained the experience county agricultural agents. ,'I.:l\ese , , and know-how for acquir,ing con- are judged for county winMiJ' by opponents. I have classified these determined attacks The million dollar fertilizer plant at Saginaw is an example of what fanners can do for themselves through centrated capitai in their off-farm local committees. The reports of, into four phases: co-operation. The objective of those who oppose co-operatives is really to prevent the farmer from engaging business. the first winner in 'each' county are / Protect these savings as a trust; sent to the Extension Service" Criminal Indictment Phase-l 890-1 922. Farmers in business ventures such as this. They want to force the farmer back into the impotent bargaining position do not permit this present attack Michigan State college, where the ~ began to organize producers' associations before the pass- he was in before he developed farm co-operatives as 0 ff-the-farm business services .. agaInst the financial stability of sweepstakes winner is chosen. l ,co-operatives to undermine the far. County prizes consist of framed f age in the year 1890 of the federal Sherman Anti-trust companied attacks against farm. very permanent institutions, in. ic life produces so littIe of Indlvi. B-Do the' financial policies of mers' rigbtful place among our certificates 0:: award an,d ca~~rl. f Law and the passage of similar laws by many states. erst co-operatives by their most en. deed. dual permanency-and yet so great your, association provide for the free enterprise institutions of Amer" zes of $50. $30, $20. $Hi. $10. The l ergetic opponents during each of The agricultural committee of the permanency of our fundamental acquisition of net worth so that: ica. sweepstakes winner receives an ad- f With the passage of these acts, opponents of co-opera- the intensive assaults. perhaps the House of Representatives, when in economic institutions. All this is' 1. 'Term loans ""ed to acquire ~ . 'ditional ;certificate of award and l tives stimulated many ambitious city attorneys, district attorneys, state attorneys, and some federal attorneys to most concentrated attacks-in field-occured during this period. this 1929 it reported the bill which be- possible becauSe immense wealth fixed assets or facilities will, be came the Agricultural Marketing has assumed the form of corpora. paid within 50 percent of the time 50 COMMUNITIES .' . $100 cash. In addition it takes the f state flag to be kept until won by f look upon each farm unit as a separate business enter- Every conceivable method was Act. stated this principal very ef. tlon securities. employed to influence farmers to fectively: violate their marketing agree. Farmers'" co-opel"at,lves in which these fixed assets h a v e become, useless either from depre- "Finally, we can and propose to adopted comparable methods of ob- ciation or fr'om 'obsolescence? will IN FARM TO another group. Business organizations In the! !lve counties contribute the It.~ize : ~ prise. Therefore, these lawyers reasoned, when two or more farmers joined together to market their products, ments with their This phase of obstruction co-operatives. do what we have not done for in. taining adequate. capital-both became dustry. so severe that many states passed ties in organizing agriculture in One of the chief difficul- the -form A-of'net worth' and' debt ing capital to, operate newly has capital~that 2. It will liave sufficient work. have been effective quired 'facilities. realizing that it ac- PROSPER EVENT JJloney. : they were violating numerous prohibitions of anti-trust laws to prevent third persons from been the lack of concentrated capi- for ,creating the permanent, econo- 'usually takes from $1 to' $2 of'cur- SerVicesMachinery laws. Farmer members learned, to their sorrow, that causing the members of coopera. tal in the business. The grain mic institutions of America. The rent assets for each $1 invested in North Chester Community Farm Dealer at Marlette : each constituted a separate crime. tives to breach their :\Iany cases were taken to the lers and manufacturers. courts for settlement. generally, One Ken- have supplied capital .for all agri- own, associations: of farmers' .: .. contracts. traders and cotton factors, the mil. ~ollowing table shows the increase fixed assets? ... investments in their I Bureau, Ottawa' county, surrender. 3.-,:It will not seriously deplete ed to the Fruitland Grange' :Mus.,y1 11lro . ., R 8& B Bl ac kegon county, the Michigan state d ea 1er f or F arm k tt firm was recent.: . t d uc ed eas th e mac hl'nery ,~ B ureau ....~iP• :r e •• will be dil!cussing the matter 800n . --- , . SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1948 _'JC MICHIGAN FARM NEWS .. quire a gasoline tax of .Ix cents PIace 0 f Fe' arm o-ops their objectives clearer to each standing of our mutual state prob- Genesee Co. Sponsors How Shall Our a gallon. Therefore, source of highway re\'enue, such as a property tax. Is needed. somo other (Continued from page 2) (5) Unless the present law which to place farm cooperatives under and that mislead tile other thl"Qugh meetings like this. lems and Interests. They must enlist the rural and ur. Industrial ban press, the luncheon clubs and name signifies, not an action or- consumer. farm organizations In an Intelli- ganization. The Michigan Conference Is what its Farm Crops Meeting "Obtaining good crop yields Is We confer and discuss the first essential In profitable Roads Be Financed? prOVides that $6,750.000 of the gas- the restrictions ollne tax be distributed cal units for road of the Securities The farmer is not the type of clti- gent campaign for a better mutual and as a re!!ult find these greatly farming,':. R. C. Lott, Genesee among 10- Exchange Commission and to make zen who will follow such leader- understanding maintenance cooperative groups of farmers sub- ship. The anti-co-op forces, ho'w- and appreciation. diversified interests Fortunately, many forces are al. separate ways but in a harmonious going their county" agricultural members of the Farm Bureau com- agent, to Iii ready at work that make for achlev- fashion with one another. munity g'roups attending a farm Background Material for Discussion this Month by and snow removal Is changed, an in. Ject to the Sherman Anti.Trust ever, have used these unfortunate crease in gasoline tax will not Act. pronouncements as a convenient Ing such an objective. Modern In conclusion, may I express the crops meeting the early part of FaIr Our Community Farm Bureau Discussion Croups yield any more to the local road The anti-co.op forces have filed handle for their destructive prop- communication and transportation hope that my effort tonight has in ruary.' _ • _ system. with the Ways and Means Commit. aganda to enlist the small buslness- have eliminated most of the Isola- a small way served to emphasize Mr. I:ott said It costs just as BV ~'ORJ/A~_K. WAGGONER, Rcuorch anll Education ' much to- plant, care for, and har- (6) In 1926, 72 percent of the tee a document entitled, "The Law man as a private in their army of tion between city and country. that the farmer and businessman We can mine the roads just as we can mine the fertility total highway support came from of the Case." In this is proposed exploitation. Rural children make up an appre- constitute a two-horse team pu\1ing vest a crop of corn that yields 25 property tax. We ha,'e since drift .. a new section in the Internal Re- ' The fundamental remedy for thh; ciable portion of the attendance In together for a better America. bushels as.it does one that will of the soil. During periods of low farm income, farmers ed away from the property tal: un- venue Code,-No. 431. The enact, confusion and highly detrimental our urban high schools. Farmers yield 50 -bushels per acre. frequently take more from the soil than they return. tll now the motorist pays pract!- ment of this recommendation would situation Is an Intelligent under. are members of luncheon ,clubs, cally the total cost of maintaining make taxable as Income to ClHlP- standing between the businessman lodges and churches in town. Co- r ownline Community "Fertilizer is one of the best in- vestments a farmer can make to- Much the same has happened to Michigan highways dur- highways. Frequently It Is felt eratlves all returns not received and the farmer. American business, operative managers and directors Farm Bureau day. It is a good buy in compar- that these two forms of support by the farmer at the time of delivery Industry and agriculture need to quite often serve as mayor or mem- Twenty members and foul' guests Ison to farm crop pl'ices," he said. ing the past seven years when materials and labor were 'Vith regard to better pastures, should be brought more nearly In. of his crop or farm supplies to or seek the answer In their own trad. ber of a smaII city or vil1age coun- of Townline Community F'arm scarce. During this time we have continued to wear to balance. from his co-operative. Ing area, and not be Influenced by cil, president or director of the Bureau, LIYlngston county, met at which is of interest to dairymen, ----------- These, extremes on the part of monopolistic propaganda on the Chamber of' Commerce and so on. the Willis Duncan's Feb. 18. In a good acre of alfalfa brome grass, away the roads at a much faster rate than we maintain theo- I am one of the few honorary life the discussion of the Future Mar- has been determined to yield 4)000 them. Consequently, many roads in Michigan are m a FARM BUREAU the farm cooperative opposition one hand, and impractical make it clear that the tax Issue is rlsts on the other hand. After all, the members of the Port Huron, Mlchl- keting of Live Stock, It was held pounds of milk, and at present mar. that the profits taken on meat are ket prices, this' means an income very poor state of repair. The Michigan Good Roads Federation in a very exten- RETIREMENT PLAN but a screen for the real objective local community is'really the heart gan, Chamber of Commerce. of this campaign to keep the far- of America. The farmer and the mer in an ineffective bargaining businessman should and must keep These and many other tendencies mainly responsible have been associating the farm and prices. for excessive of around $175 per acre. Mrs. Herbert reported on position. It is unfortunate indeed it sound and pumping the life city interest into a unified com. the recent meeting of the Cancer Parasites can easily be controIl. sive study of highway needs in Michigan has fou~d that it would require about one and a quarter billion dollars FOR EMPLOYES that thousands of small business- stream of free democracy through munlty. During the past three years Clinic Society and distributed lit- ed by spraying at -the right time. men have been deceived Into be- the channels of our national econ. a group of industrialists and farm erature. Consult your. county agent. coming the foot soldiers In this an- omy. organization representatives have 'Id M' h' h' h d d h Id A retirement program for Farm to b UI IC Igan Ig ways up to a stan ar t at wou Bureau employees throughout the ti-co-op army of destruction. By The farmer needs to realize been wOI'king tqgether in the Foun- be satisfactory. state and for employees of partici- so doing, Industrial and mercantile more clearly how, much he Is de- dation for American Agriculture What Do Cood Roads Mean? pating farmers co-operatives has businessmen on Main Street The dairy industry been placed in effect by the boards contributing their money and In- and Industrial are pendent upon the local merchantile institutions. to promote co-operation and un- He derstanding between rural and ur- NO USE DODGING FACTSl fluence to forces that would cripple should appreciate that the clothier, ban Interests. I am .i member of .... because it is a fact that some day your earning power yields about $120,000,000 in products annually. Prac- of directors of the Michigan Farm the farmer's purchasing power, one druggist, furniture store, factory the Foundation. The Foundation might not be what it is today ... that some day you might Bureau and Farm Bureau Services. not be able to provide for your family at all. - of the most important sources of and professions generally supply has originated the American Film tically all of those products are moved to market over the Inc. highways. Last year Michigan produced a cherry crop I the John Hancock Mutual Life In- support upon which their business his varied needs and create a mar- Foundation for The benefits of the progran? with must depend directly or Indirect. ket for his products. Iy. proprietary Industl'les, Also that showing the mutual relationships regionally of business and agriculture. the purpose of The Let's fac,eit. If you should/ass away, is your family comPletel, ' protected against wan.t an misery? Or will they just be able to make the grade? Have you provided for such things, for worth $ J J ,000,000 which traveled over the roads to surance company of Boston, when Contributing to this state of and in many localities, are perform- l<'oundation for American Agrlcul- instance, as insurance to pay up that mortgage on the house, mar e . k t B y means 0 f th h' h e Ig ways, 2S ,000 mlg . rant added to Social Security Benefits, should provide an employee with 25 "confusions worse confounded" In ing good service in the marketing ture suggested the RFD America to provide adequate education for your' children, the comforts the minds of businessmen are In. and farm supplies fields. radio Pl'ogram on the all' each as well as the bare necessi~es of life? And; if you should live laborers came into the state to work on Michigan farms. years of participation in the plan judicious, radical aud anti-capita- On the other hand, the farmer Thursday night at 9: 30 to present ... , . with approximately 50 per cent of listic expressions of some Idealists, is producing the food and fiber to an entertaining as long as you hope to will you have a retirement plan to and Informative In 1920, only 41<:, of the livestock arrlvmg m DetrOIt average monthly earnings as re- agitators and extreme liberals. Such sustain our urban population. At radio program by farmers to the make JOur future comfortable? ~me by truck. Last year, 84 % came over the highways tlrement pay, according to c. L. expressions advocating a co-opera- the same'time, he furnishes a very public. The Foundation has brought All this is possible - and not as expensive as you might think .. Brody, executive secretary of the th'e comlllonwealth, elimination of important pOI.tion of the purchas- the leaders of the NTEA and repre- - with the State Farm life Insurance COmpany's balanced leading to Detroit. The importance of highways m mar- state Farm llureau organization, the profit and capitalistic system, ing power necessary' to absorb the sentatives of the farm co-operatives insurance pr0.sram. It is designed to give you comPlete pro- keting farm products is steadily increasing. As farms Eligibility requirements provide the eventuality of all business be- output of industry and labor. together in several conferences tection, comPlete peace of mind about your own and your for three years of servIce with the ing done through co-operatives, and J. A. Lyon, director of the Detroit hoping we might get the moderates family's future. A little foresight today ma} mean so much become more commercialized, the farmer becomes more company and a minimum age of 25', other Visionary and demagogic polio Agriculture and Industry Council, on both sides of the controversy tomorrow! Give me a call, and I'll be glad to consult with highways for movement of production Employee contribution Is 3% of cies seem to be particularly adept put in this way. "Industrialists art! over farm cooperatives to resolve YQuand tailo.r ,an insurance plan that 3:n~wersallY.Qur ~eedl' d epen d en t on the pay, The employer contributes at catching the headlines and interested in agriculture selfishly their differences. \ supplies. Likewise, rural education depends upon the about 5% of the payroll. The plan alal'lninl; the general public. and otllerwise, since 40% of their In our own state of Michigan: in- MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU These doctrines are but the ex- bu~iness' comes from, rural areas dustrial, agricultural and profes- . 424 N. Grand Ave. State Agent _ La.nsing, Michigan highway facilities. There were ninety times as many ~~~9~;~n w~~d: er~~~:c~i~ ~;a~~~~ haust fumes of the visionary, ul- and interests." sional groups have 'slnce '1934 Representing' school busses traveling Michigan highways last year as which provides benefits to employ. tra-liberal and demagogic pro- 'Both the farmer and his urban joined their forces in the MiChi-' State Farm Insurance Companies . h 1919 R I I" d d th high- ees with years of service with the nouncements that are not pleasant partner must work at the job 01. gan Industrial Conference. The Bloomington, III. compare d Wit . ura IVlng epen s on e organization. In the nostrils of the businessmen better relations. They need to make purpose has been a better un~er' ways for police and fire protection as well. .. ' The Farm Bureau organization with headquarters in Lansing and , . The study made by the Michigan Good Roads F edera- operating co-operatlve businesses tIon revea s t a I h t th ere were four times as many automo- biles registered in 1947 as there were in 1920. Not only the ell~ible employes are particl. in 28 towns .in Michigan has 533 employees. Nmety-three per cent of "Good" ~rass. Isn't Good Enough! 'l b t they were driven two pating 111 the plan. The contract were t h ere more automo b I es, u written with the Insurance com- and one-half times as far, which indicates the dependency pany makes Farm Bureau Services, h' h Inc., an administrative employer of Michigan people on our Ig ways. for all member co.operatives and Who Uses The Roads? City. lower asoline tax associations In Michigan. There stret'ts make up 13'i< of the total one s13te ~as a d '3 g t t ' have are about 200 and they employ . h than Mlclllgan an .. sacs mileage of road ways ID testate. , , hi her than Michi- about 3,000 persons. Tliey carry 52 % of the travel. a gasoltne tax g The present group of employers i!l % of the mill'S of roads in :\lichi- gan. d 1i I reduce affiliated with Farm Bureau Ser- gan are considered county roads, (4) ImprfOVl: It~ I ways I Illa'ln vices In the plan Include: the cost 0 opera Ion am -, l\lichl. , 1"hese carry 141"inumj;- - heated e~onomically'. The simplest type of distributed In proportion 10 the Perhaps these IIropcl.ty ownel's favorable comment, is sponsored by station. brooder IS a 150-watt reflector flood lamp total weight tax returned to the' should contribute to their main- Farm Bureau women of Macomb ~pended over a protected area for the pigs The program of good management for your count)'. The remainder of the gas-, tenance., ollne tax revenue is used to main- . county. (3) Improved highways contri- posters and booklets on the subject They supply pamphlets, grassland which you work out together will Frob- Profit Comes from SAYING! m a corner of the pen or house. Installation and use of electric pig brooders require the of cancm' to schools, churches, and ably consist of some-or perhaps all-o the necessary careful handling of electricity. ' lain state trunk lines and to pay Ibuted ~reatly to the tourist I'esort following practices. If you're in the range coun..- The story at the head of this page is Details for the construction of a pig brooder administrative costs of both the and other businesses .. Perhaps physicians, about farmers and ranchers making the usually may be obtained from county agenta gasoline and weight taxes. $200,000 these businesses should Ilay a lal'g- They are making cancer pads for try: (1) Livestock numbers balanced to the most of their ~lands. By good plan- amount of grass you can produce. (2) A rotation or Agricultural Experiment Stations. .goes tor snaw removaJ purposes In I er sharc of their maintenance than patients In their own area. Every ning, managmg well, and operating the county. they are at present. family physician has been advised schedule of seasonal grazing. (3) Water located efficiently, they can grow more grass, conveniently. (4) Elimination of excessive brush. The total weight tax collected is returned to the counties and cities. Michigan 'Good Roads Federation (4) It has been calculated by tho that they are available to any pa- tient who migh't need them. (5) Wider distribution of salt to prevent over- produce more food for the world, and make more money. While writingthat story, I was strock by a similarity "Weigh 'em to Swift!" 1/8 of which Is divided equally that meeting the present needs for l\lrs. Gcorge H. Keeler, Armanda, grazing near salt source. (6) Re-seeding of over- , in the Swift business. For it is careful planning and The pen gate _"..b:....:Jr~ ~ umong ali counties and 7/8 is di- highway construction and maln- is chairman of publicity, and Mrs. used or abandoned range. (7) Introduction of efficient operation that keep us in business, too. Like opens and cattle __ . '~ ,'Ided amonll: the counties In pro- tenance at 1947 prices would cost Henry Bentley also of Armanda. Is improved native grasses and adapted new grasses. you with your gro,:a.qlAnn, we've got to make the most crowd into the -".- - , portion to the a1J1tlunt of weight almost 1 1/4 hillion .dollars. If this in charge of patient ald. (8) Irrigation. (9) Protection against wind" and of what we have. We've got to practice efficiency. We, alley, headed for ", ,~, ' ~...>, ,~"i tax receh'ed from\ the county. In were done over a fIfteen-year [Iel'- water erosion. If yours is farm pasture land: also, must cut costs, operate WIth economy. Not only the scales. A cry'" . 1947 $27,000,000 was collected In lod, with the gasoline tax as a ma- Cotton goods will soon have a the important economy of finding uses arid markets for rings out, "Wei2h (1) Liming. (2) Fertilization. (3) Seeding with every possible by-product, but ecouomy and efficiency 'em to Swift f" weight tax. all of which was re- jor source of revenue, it would re- new "wrinkle resistant" Ilu;:lity. pasture mixtures which stretch the grazing sea- all along the line. Another lot of turned to the counties. son at both ends. (4) Weed control by mowing If the hlghwa)' 8ystem of Mich- Maybe you saw Swift's recent financial report for livestock ~ bee? .sold to Swift & Company; or chemicals. (5) Rotation grazing. (6) Avoid- 1947. It showed that we earned $22,334,977 after pro- That deal IS a IIlllUature of the business rela- igan Is to be maintained. several vision of $12,000,000 for high cost additions to fixed ance of over-grazing. (7) Irrigation. tionship between livestock producers and lSug~estiolls are being advocated assets. This earning represented one cent out of our meat packers. lor raising the neceflS;lry revenue. We of Swift & Company have the same deep, basic interest that you have in range and pas- average dollar of sales. That one cent was earned in. When this lot of steers was "finished .. the Home SUggest a uniform state pr()- large part by the savings we made. The operating fig- producer sent them to the stockyards' COD- ture improvement. More and better grass is to perty tax. others suggest Increas. ing the weight tax. Several are ad. ALL THAT MEAT our interest as it is to yours-and to the nation's. ures of our b~ess w~ the.savmgs ~e prove that statement. They show from. New methods of doing ~gned to a commissi