Vol. 32, No. 11 c JOVEMBER 1, 1954 32nd e r reak Gro d for Fa ~~- . . • -' ~:£...?!:~~ •. ,~ .....•. ··~~~~~_~=.Si~,~,;,,~,::,r.~..,.. ~ \ ~~~L.~: ,- . ' .• " ...........•..... ' c~ I.~, ••• r l. ,.I Ji i" e, ' \ i<•. --------------------------+ This is the architect's drawing of the new Farm Bureau office building which is to be constructed at 3800 North Grand River avenue on US-16 west of Lansing this fall and winter. Mutual Insurance Company and the Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company to provide office space for the It is being built by the Farm Bureau MF 35th An Insurance companies, the Michigan Farm Bureau, Far Bureau Services, Inc., Farmers Petroleum Co-op- erative. Inc. They have 260 office employes. Edmund J. Meles of Lansing is the architect. Mee ing OV. • nsurance COlD Ul ~-----g Pre-Convention Sessions Includ Farm Bureau, Women of Farm Five Commodity Conferenc Will House all ffices The 35th annual meeting of th board of d leg t s of the Michigan Farm Bureau will be held at the ditorium at Michigan State College, Thursd y nd day, ovember 11 and 12. Members are invited to tatten 629 Voting delegates, representing a m mb r hip of 62,981 families in 63 County Farm Bureaus, will tend the convention. They will act on the r ports of officers, recommendations from the state board of di- rectors, and upon the resolutions of program policy DAN E. REED which have come up from the annual meetings of th County Farm Bureaus in October. The state resolutions committee report will presen the recommendations of the County Farm Bureaus nd other resolutions on subjects of interest to the arm Bureau membership. One change at the 3·5th annual meeting will be no annual banquet Thursday evening for delegates and visitors. This event will be replaced by a Delegates' Dinner ~ which will be limited to the 629 voting del - gates, the state board of directors, and the state resolu- tions committee. Farm Bureau programs and policie will be discussed at the dinner meeting. The annual address of Presid nt For others attending the con- Carl Buskirk (2) th report of vention, there will be a Farm Bureau Fun-Fest program of J. F. Yaeger, executive secretary games, music and other forms of and tr asurer for all Farm Bur- r creation in another part of the eau companies (3) report of C. L. Memorial building starting at Brody, executive vice-pr sident 8:00 p.m, in charge of public ffairs; (4) The annual business meeting the report of the resolutions com- starts Thursday morning, Nov. 11. mittee (5) election of directors. Registration of delegates 8:30 to The MFB annual meeting will 10 a.m. in the basement lobby of the Auditorium. Every voting elect eight of a board of directors delegate must see the Credentials of 15 members. Directors are committee for registration before elected for two-year terms. The going into the meeting. The bus- new board will organize by elect- iness session conven s in the ing a president and vice-presi- Auditorium at 10 a.m. dent. Business to be ccnsideaedr (1) reau companies decided upon a MR. YAEGER said the new one-floor office building because building will consolidate under that is becoming accepted as a one roof the office forces of the modern arrangement for business Speakers for Farm Bureau Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm offices where space will permit Bureau Services Inc., Farmers that type of construction. Petroleum Cooperative, I n c., Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance THE FRONT of the building Company, Farm Bureau Life In- will be tan face brick with Indi- surance Company. The Farm Bu- ana limestone trim around the reau companies have about 260 entrance and the windows. Other office employes in Lansing. walls will be masonry which will be tinted tan. "The new office building is There will be four vestibule en- part of a long-range building trance; one at the front, the program for more efficient oper- others at the sides and rear. En- ations," Mr. Yeager said. "The- trance doors will be plate glass, objective is to bring together on aluminum and steel construction. one property all offices and ser- The front lobby will be panelled vice facilities in the Lansing area. mahogany and will nave a slate "FARM BUREAU companies floor. have outgrown the office build- The exterior walls will be ings they have occupied at 221 largely window space, with alu- North Cedar street since 1921 and minum ventilator saso..type win- at 507 South Grand Avenue in dows. recent years. For the past 10 PLANS for the interior pro- CARL E. BUSKIRK, pre ident of the Michigan Farm Breau, was invited by the Farm Bureau years we have been renting office vide for accoustical plaster .ceil- Insurance Companies, to break ground. for the new Farm Bureau office building. Present for the space and have been converting ings and asphalt tile floors, Mr. ue:c:asiOD are directors of the Insurance Companies, J. F. Yaeger, executive secretary, and Keith nearby dwellings into offices to Yaeger said. The floor system . anner of the MFB staff. In the background may be seen a bit of the roof of the Farm Bureau keep up with the growth of our will permit installation of tele- CARL E. BUSKIRK J. F. YAEGER Services main warehouse, which is a one-story building with 44,000 sq. ft. of floor space. The LaD- operations." President, Michigan Farm Bureau Executive Secretary of MFB phone or electrical outlets at any Thu y MorDin ng Branch I y or· f of Ih w eho e. Mr. Yaeger said the Farm Bu- (Continupd on Pagp. 4) Thursday Morning o tahU hed January 12, 1921 OFFICERS eau Pr Ident C. E. Bu kirk, Paw p.w V-Pre W. G. Hodge, Snover Exec. V -PI' C. L. Brody, Lansing Exec. Sec·y J. F. Yaeger, Lan Ing day, by St .• P(,ky Hiram Our car is not so new as some, nor do we keep it shined. • ltortal and general offices, %21 or th Cerla r • t., La n Ing, Michigan, It bears an old and honored name, like thousands of its kind, r- t Offl I ~IIX !J .0. T I phone But wh~n I guide it down the road I feel no flush of shame L n 11Ig 2-1271, Exten Ion 8. For I account it adequate-a credit to the name. Send notic s on Form 3578 and ur« toll et'uble coplel< retur-ned under DIRECTORS AT LARGE F'orrn 3m to Mlr-h lgan F'arrn .• ews My driving always gets us home and takes us ?ere and there. eilftorlal otrll'e, P. O. Box 960, Lana- Carl E. Busktrk Paw Paw, R-Z Walter "\ "lg ht.mnn Fennville, R-I Unwrinkled fenders testify that I proceed wIth care. Ing, Ml htga n, OJ ason E. H Hi ill Gladwin. R-4 Few serious wrecks have marred our lives when I was at th wheel Einar E. Ungren Editor 1 epresenttng PURPOSE OF FARM And so I thjnk I have a right to feel the way I feel. James Osborne Associate Editor BUREAU WOMEN OF FARM BUREAU The purpose of this Associa. Mrs. rIton Ball __ Albion. R-l For here jus! recently I learn that drivers with my code Limited to Farm Bureau Memb 1'8. tlon shall be the advancement SIJIISI'riptlon: 40 cents a year of our members' interests edu- Repr . nttng Are stigmatized as dangerous to others on the road •. cationally. legi latively, and JUNIOR FARM BUREAU I read that thirty miles per hour delays the man behind, Vol. 32 November 1, 1954 No. 11 economical/y. Vern Thalmann D rrien Center Inciting him to careless risks and language unrefined. There ought to be a law, I read. to make me feed the gas. Community Farm "Get with it, Gramps," my critics yell, "and when you're PASS! And furthermore, . unless your car can crack the sonic barrier You'd better leave the heap at home and ride a common earrter,' Bureaus Now, for the record, may I say that I cannot agree. If someone causes cars to race it can't be laid to me. WESLEY S. HAWLEY Nor does my Marthy urge me on to greater feals of speed, Coordinator of Community Farm Bureaus for MFB But care and caution recommends-e-and I am wont to heed. Dear Community Farm Bureau Members: That guy behind, in such a sweat. let him control his ire. Successful Community Farm Bureau meetings depend on everyone He isn't on a record run nor going to a fire. -members and officers-participating. The officers and members in That "SO" on the roadside sign is not an average rate Huron County certainly realize the importance of this as indicated by And if I fall a little short I call it moderate. th following quotation from their October news letter: Besides, my taxes built these roads before these Jehu lads "Some 200 of our community group officers are carrying on Were old enough to own a car or tease one off their dads, their meetings this month with more 'zip' and enthusiasm of And if some Solon sires a law to whip me up in line making their meetings more enthusiastic, more educational, and more enjoyable for all members." I wish to state (and you may quote) he'll get no vote of mine. IN THIS PiCTURE city visitors are seeing Hereford calves at the farm of Kenneth Jenkins Realizing the importance of the foregoing, we offer the following R. S. Clark near Attica. Mrs~ Jenkins is a member of the Lapeer County Farm Bureau public relations com. key tips for officers and members that may help to make for more 315 North Grinnell Street mittee. effective Community Farm Bureau meetings during 1954-55. All officers Jackson, Michigan The public relations committee County Center park, two long Popp showed them a farming of any Community Farm Bureau are important. Each has a definite of Lapeer County Farm Bureau caravans of cars started for the operation in which hogs are a part to take in successful ~om,- to Michig~n Farm Bureau so~n the meetings, takin in consider- might be followed and enlarged awards during September. We had ambnjons this summer for a farms. major interest. munity Ii arm Bureau meetings, after meeting and before the lO~h ation the age and liking of the upon. hope that this report will be bet- real get-together with city folks. . They visited. the Russel S. At 19, Mr. Popp is a state Star and he needs the cooperatiorn of of the following month. group. New Groups and Their Officers. ter for October. WHEN the committee began Evarts orchard at Metamora. Farmer and a member of the th members to be fully success- 2. Cooperate with the chair- There they saw and heard the Junior Farm Bureau. He works Suggestions to If any of the new groups and 100% Certificate Awards. Some- planning, it agreed that their ful. Discussion Leaders man and plan mixers and ice- officers have questions or prob- thing new will be forthcoming prospective guests were in De- story of growing and marketing Mrs. Atcheson's farm and two uggestions to Group Chairmen 1. Be prepared for the discus- breakers if desired. lems concerning conducting suc- in place of the 100% certificate fruit. . I other pieces of land. troit. That's where Lapeer farm- 1. Be present and conduct all sion and attend the meetings. 3. E~courage everyone present - The farm families described meetings. . 2. Should not lecture, but see I to take part. cessful Community Farm Bureau meetings, we suggest you contact awards in the near future. ers market much of their produc- tion. How to get Detroit people SEVERAL groups visited with their work and" answered ques- t Deadline Date for Reporting. to come was a problem. Louis and Pete Spencer on tions. The city folks had a lot of 2. Follow a pre-arranged plan that members take part in the Suggestions to your County Community Farm The deadline date for reporting Mrs. Logan Harris of Almont, their dairy farms .near Al- fun and acquired quite an inter- for condu ting the meeting which discussion. Publicity Chairmen Bureau Committee d they will group minutes to the Michigan chairman of the public relations mont. There they saw modern est in modern farming. For their has been planned by all of the 3. Asslgn phases of a topic to 1. Keep the Farm Bureau be- assist you. Farm Bureau is the 10th of the committee, wrote to the Detroit dairy farming. They saw the farm hosts it was an equally en- officers. members to report on. fore the public. cows milked. The attention to joyable day, and one which they 3. Start meeting on time and 4. Endeavor to prevent ~ny one 2. Use local newspapers, New Groups. Following are list- following month after your meet- Board of Commerce. The Board radio, ed nine new Community Farm ing is held, This is important us of Commerce offered to help efficiency, comfort, and spic and thought would be well worth re- close on scheduled time. member from monopolizing the and other resources. span cleanliness in the barns im- peating. Perhaps your County Bureaus so far organized for the it helps to keep your group in through its committee on agricul- 4. Conduct orderly meetings, discussion. 3. Keep the information limit- pressed the city people. Farm Bureau would like to do keeping the group on the busi- 5. If possible, see that group ed to facts that show the "who coming year: status and qualified for Blue tural relations. The way was Cross. This is important to 'all open! Some visited the Kenneth J en- such a rural-urban educational ness at hand. comes to a conclusion. where, when, why, and how." , Berrien - Lucky 13, Mrs. Erne ... kins .farm near. Attica to see a program some time. 5. Allow for reasonable discus- new secretaries who may not be The Farm Bureau committee sion and put all motions to a vote Suggestions to ryk Molenda, Secretary. farmmg operation where Here- SOME results: The Women's familiar with this matter. planned a program to include a Suggestions to for~ catt~e and turkey? are the Club of Detroit would like some- f the members. Women's Committees .. . • picnic and tours to some of the Hospitalization Chairmen Monroe-Exeter Farmers, Mrs. mam busmess. At the NlCk Make-, 6. Cooperate fully with all 1. Report to the group on the November DISCUSSIon Top I C. far m s representing different d k f f 1 Cit the one from Lapeer County Farm 1. Keep the group informed as Elsie Liedel, sec'y; N. River th r group officers. County Women's Farm Bureau "Th.e J?b ~,f a General Farm Or- types of agriculture. ?~tS y arm nlear m ay fl vy ge Bureau to come to one of its to when payments are due. Raisin, Mrs. G. W. Plotner, sec'y. VISI ors saw ong rows 0 e - , activities. ganization. When the day came, well over t a bl'es In pro d uc tiIOn fo r city , meetings and speak on Farm Bu- Suggestions to Vice-Chairmen 2. Bring matters of interest to 2. Collect the premiums and Eaton _ S. E. Benton, Mrs. 200 folks.. were present. A tables and heard that kind of reaTuh· id t f th D t 'i- 1. Conduct business meeting in the attention of the group. turn over to hospitalization sec- Wendell Frantz, sec'y. absence of chairman. 2. See that all committees work. 3. Participate the same as all other members in group activi- retary. 3. Be prepared to answer ques- Macomb--Ridge Runners, Mrs . ot For Farm Bureau family had been asked to be host to each city fam- ily. I f' lai d arrnmg exp ame . PART of the caravan visited e presi en Federation 0 of Women", e came to the Lapeer Farm Bureau e 1'01.• Clubs 3. Help the host - checking ties. tions and secure information re- Grace Leach, sec'y: High Banks, the farm of Mrs. Edith C. Atche- tour with her family. She has in- seating, lighting, ventilation loom arrangements. and 4. See that the meetings. husbands attend garding group. hospitalization for the Mrs. Dean Parker, sec'y. Saginaw-Chesaning, Mrs. Jay igi Supports AFTER picnic dinner at the son of Almont. There Ronald (Continued on page 5) Suggestions to Secretaries Suggestions to Larner, sec'y. Much to the disappointment of Suggestions to Minutemen 1. Record all business transact- Members of the Group supporters of rigid farm price 1. Keep informed on legislative ed at the meetings, and all mo- matters of interest to the group. 1. Attend the meetings. N. W. Michigan - Ogden burg, supports, Adlai Stevenson told tions accurately. 2. Be willing and ready to par- Mrs. Bess Tompkins, sec'y. the Midwest Democratic farm 2. Keep close watch of trends 2. Keep up- to-date roll of on issues by reading newspapers ticipate. rally held at Sioux Falls, South members. Alpena - Silver City, Clarence Dakota that high farm price sup- and magazines. 3. Know your Farm Bureau. Edgley} sec'y. 3. Prepare list of important 4. Cooperate fully with your ports are not the answer to the 3. Keep group posted as to leg- farm program. matters of business for the chair- islative developments. officers. Group Reporting. 1,223 groups man before each meeting. 5. Tell others about your meet- Mr. Stevenson said that the 4. Attend all resource meetings have reported to date for 1954-55. 4. Read minutes of previous ings. flexible price program was on issues and legislation. The following counties have all m etings. The suggestions offered are originally a Democratic idea. It of their group set-up sheets of 5. Attend to communications Suggestions to was part of the 1948 party plat- only the key ones for successful officers reported: and k ep records of the group. Recreation Leaders form, and he hoped flexible sup- Community Farm Bureau activ- Montmorency, St. Joseph, Gra- 6. R port minutes of meeting 1. Plan some fun to spice up ports would work as well as ad- ities and form a pattern that tiot, Mecosta, Midland, N ewago, vertised. Mr. Stevenson said also Emmet, Clare, Cheboygan, Huron. • If your group did not elect of- that more attention should be given to cutting farmers' costs • ficers in September, be sure and instead of supporting farm prices. • do so in October and get your set-up sheet into the Michigan • Farm Bureau office by November Sheep Pinkeye 1 to keep group status. Sheep pinkeye can be control- led by an application of chloro- Star Awards. There were no mycetin ointment, M.S.C. scien- g r 0 ups qualifying for star tists have discovered. CLASSIFIED ADS • More Seed Cleaning Needed Classified advertisements are cash with order at the following rates: 10 cents per word for one edition. Ads to appear in two While 90 % of Michigan farmers use or more editions take the rate of 8 cents per word t-.dition. cleaned seed, few pay enough for a thor- These rates based on guarantee of 60,000 or more subscribers. ough job, a Michigan State College sur- vey shows. Oat samples taken from 372 They are members of the Michigan Farm Bureau. • •• It BEGI S RIGHT AFTER YOU READ THIS, drill boxes show: Only 69 tJo were clear from of noxious weeds and 19% had over 20 noxious weed seeds per pound. Only 67 % germinated over 90 % in tests and 7 % REGISTERED LIVESTOCK Tamworth Swine. fhe lean meat breed. Breeding stock and sav KLTG MAPLE SYRUP SUPPLIES EVAPOTIATORS-Drder now AND CONTINUES UNTIL AFTER YOU DIE. -- MICHIGAN BELL germinated below 70 ~. thorough job of seed cleaning and pay The farmer's solution to the problem is to insis on a (rom Michigan's Premier Herd. Reg- prices writ dollars. For catalog and ugar Bush uppli ~ Com- rstered Suffolk rams and ewes. Phil pany, PO Box 1107, Lansing, :Mlch- Hopkins. Homer Michigan. (Calhoun county) jan. (7 -6t-22p) (1l-tf-19b) The future of the family that will survive you is a part of x;our future. . enough for a good job. • • • • • • • •• ••••••• • • • • • • • • G.E.M. CORRIEDALE Sheep. Offer- HAVE YOU PROVIDED ENOUGH PROTECTION mg registered rams from 1 to 3 years, $50 and up. Regil:ltered wes $35 and up. George E. Mikesell. Charlotte R- • FOR YOUR FUTURE? l, Michigan. (6-tf-22b) King Eva- H. Vance. • FOR THEIR FUTURE? (10-2t-llb) FARM EQUIPMENT HU Trl~ Literature free. Dixie Kennels. Dept. BUY SURPLUS Farm Tool, Feed (8-6t-llp) Machinery, Trucks. Jeeps, etc .• from Government. List $1.00. Box F-213, East Hartford 8, Connecticut. (ltl.3t-17p) Telepllolle Gild Tractor • OLD AG • Do MallY Jobs • tractor doe 0 many jobs ea By and efficiently, saves a farmer hours. The , same i true of your telephone. A tele- phone runs errand for you, helps you ONE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AGENT CAN HANDLE THEM ALL. m ke plans with folks in other commu- • nities, ummon help in ca e of fire or • other emergency, provide a friendly visit when you can't get away. Surely the telephone is one of the farmer' most • u ful helpers. That's what makes it I • worth 0 much more than it co ts. F U EAU LIFE I SURA CE CO. OF ICHIGAN D U CE CO. OF CHIGA 507 South Grand Avenue lansing, Michi n FARM HEWS • e OW ell .tarted After Serve Long World War 1 And Ably DONALD D. KINSEY Coordinator of Education and Research for MFB Herbert E. Powell, Ionia farm- This is the first in a series of articles that will appear in the er prominent in farm affairs, Michigan Farm News during the next few months. It is hoped Farm Bureau, Grange, Baptist that these articles will give the newer members a better under- church and public service for standing of the purposes and scope of Farm Bureau. many years, passed away at Ionia October 26 at the age of 88. This is not a mere building that stands by the side Mr. Powell was a life member of the road. It is more than a building. It is a house of the Farm Bureau. He was an of faith and ambition. Its main walls rise in the hearts early president of Ionia County Farm Bureau, and often a dele- and imaginations of men as they rose in the hearts of gate to the state conventions. Re- those who set the foundations in the years gone by. cently he was honored for 70 years' membership in Ronald Not all of the rooms were built at the same time. As Grange and for his work in State the Farm Bureau family grew, new rooms were added. Grange. He was state representative We are going to take a look at the building of this WITH from Ionia county in 1901-04. He was one of 70 members of the house that Farm Bureau built over the years. J. F. YAEGER. executive secretary of the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, and directors are sho~n on t~ . sit of fh n. Farm Bureau office building at 3800 North Grand River Avenue (US-16) west of Lansing. Mr. Yaeger IS ~x~lamln~ constru 110 ONCRETE constitutional convention which framed the Michigan constitution of 1&'09. He was state senator At times the younger generation take the house over their heads for granted. They often forget the original features of the building. In the background is US-16 and the residential area the offices will fac. The buddmg wd1 be considerably from the highway. The area in front and right and left of the building will be landscaped to add to th b c p ar nc 0 While you're improving your farm for from 1913-16. From 1927 to 1932 the offices and to screen the rear parking areas from the highway. • greater production, do the job JOT keeps, Mr. Powell served as state com- toil, sweat and tears that were blended with the mortar with concrete! Here's a "how to do it" missioner of agriculture under and the tile. They accept the benefits, but sometimes more Assessment Districts as de- standard of living. book that will help you build such fined under this law, and tax The highlights of the various essential structures as: Governors Fred W. Green and overlook their own responsibilities for sharing in the Wilber M. Brucker. loads were far from being equi- programs that follow are ex- larn Floors Watering Tanks Mr. Powell was a life-long res- costs of upkeep. tably distributed. amples of this continuing effort. Feecling Floors Septic Tanks ident of Ionia county on the farm In later years. when the 3% Walks, Runways Home Improvements In the early years of the present century there were Foundations Concrete Masonry Construe'ion Manure Pits Trench Silos Hog Wallows which has been in the family since 1842. He retired several years ago. many ways in which the world at large was leaving sales tax became law, Farm Bur- eau led the fight to free the far- mer from this tax on his supplies CI eck III the farmer behind in its progress. Cities built paved streets Cisterns Soil-Saving Dams Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Earle Harrison of Lansing, and Remember, concrete is fire safe, termi te- two sons, Ralph of .Columbus, proof, easy to work with, low in first and lighting systems, trolley lines and connecting rail- roads, banks, stores and theatres. and equipment used in produc- tion. The tax on a $2000 tractor would amount to $60.00. Nu- CI-088 Card cQst, needs little J1pkeep, endures for Ohio, and Stanley, of Ionia, who merous other examples of similar geaerations, . Past. all post card ami mail is legislative counsel for the Michigan Farm Bureau. . The farmer was thought of as almost belonging to work were carried through in the legislative program. For· C verage another world and race. His isolation in the remote One of the big advantages of r:;iiTuNDcEiEiiT'Associiiio';"I/ Michigan is 17th ~ural area on a dirt road with nothing but slow horse- Farm Supply Examples: Seed Blue Cross-Blue Shield is the • 2111 Mil:bigu National Tower, Lansing 8, Mich. Michigan .ranks 17th among Problems-In the days when alf- wide choice you have in cover- • Please lend me" Handbook of Concrete • Farm Conetruct ion:" I am especially states for corn acreage. At the power often left him in no position to learn the ways alfa first began to be used in age. same time it ranks 10th in amount Michigan on a large scale, the : intereated in of modern business, and no means of joining with his farmers were having difficulties. But the very fact that your : produced, according to 1953 fig- choice can be so varied some- • Name ures from the Michigan Depart- neighbors to form a business organization of his own. The seed would germinate pro- times leads to misunderstanding ment of Agriculture. perly and the crop would look ; St. or R. No. It was often two or three hours "to town." fine until a winter came. Then among members which could ~ City State' _ it would practically disappear. easily have been avoided. F Buy Farm Bureau Fec-ds. No radio told him the news, and no snowplows clear- The reason? Under stimulation FOR EXAMPLE. one Blue ed' his roads. It was a real treat to get a day at the of increased demand, seed buyers Cross-Blue Shield member was were importing seed from any sure he had picked full family crossroads store 0 swap yarns and pick up the news. place they could get it. Much coverage and semi-private room Individual farmers were not only the butt of many jokes came from South America or the accommodations. But it had been southern states, some from a long time since he had signed by the "city slicker," but also were subject to his ex- Research that's worth ploitation and his pricing schemes. France. Seed dealers added a little native seed and sold it at up and his memory had played a costly trick on him. merous farmers. For religious the going price at substantial He found out too late-when When he took his produce to and other reasons, numerous far- profits. The farmer paid, but did his wife had to go to the hospital $100,000,000 a year town he had to take what he could get for it within the im- mediate neighborhood. He had mers did not join a secret or- not get a crop. ganization, and thus the Grange . Farm Bureau delegates asked was limited in its capacity to ful- for a quality and adapted seed -that he had actually signed up for coverage for himself only, and had picked ward accommo- '. no control of it much beyond fill the need for a full uni y program. They asked for legis- dations. It s easy to forget ex- his own granary, "dump box" or of thought and effort. actly what coverage you have. front gate. He had no radio lation to protect them against this poorly acclimated seed. The So don't trust your memory. A recent report of the research activities of the nor daily newspaper that would The problems that faced farm- tell him whether the price was result was the passage of the TAKE a couple of minutes to- ers immediately following the Seed-Staining Act. All foreign Association of American Railroads shows that fair or foul. He was at the First World War gave momentum day to check your Blue Cross- mercy of the urban business in- seed must be stained a certain Blue Shield identification card. just 55 research projects are producing savings to the development of Farm Bur- terests. Business monopolies were color so that it was easily re- From it, you can tfll exactly eau as a farmer's organization. cognized even when mixed with what kind of coverage you do in railroad operating costs of $100,000,000annu- at- the peak of their monopolistic Farm prices were sharply down. native seed. Various countries practices, and the rule was the Costs were extremely high, and have. Here's how: ally. Since most of the projects were started in -exploitation of anyone who was had different colors. Canadian the squeeze was far more severe s ed, which was stained purple, eJiploitable. The farmer was. at that time than in these early was a hardy seed for the Mich- I. Find the side of your iden- the 1940's, savings- accumulated throughout tification card that has five little 1950's. Farm income was at pov- igan climate. their lifetime are estimated at approximately His standard of living was years erty levels. Farmers were be- boxes at the top with typed num- behind that found in the larger coming overwhelmed by heavy The quality seed program has bers in them. Then find the box $1,000,000,000. town and cities. Conveniences in tax burdens on their property. remained through present days. labeled "Service." the home were unknown. Mother No tax relief was in sight on the The objectives are to seek seeds The number in that box is the slaved to bake over the hot kit- legislative horizon. of known origin, adapted to our key to the kind of coverage you Savingssuch as these are the best evidenceof the chen range in the swelter of area and with high germination have. August. Father worked the In such a squeeze the avenues and freedom from impurities valueof railroad research.Yet, significantas these of conserving income were care- available to Michigan farmers. 2. On the other side of the field with tools that were primi- savings are, they represent only a fragment of tive although he was producing fully examined by thoughtful card is a table entitled "Service the nation's food and fibre. farmers. Not only was it nec- These examples demonstrate Codes." Just locate your service the railroad research picture. For the 55 projects He was a forgotten man po- essary to cut taxes to bring re- the philosophy which has guided number in this table and it will lief, but also a need for better Farm Bureau from its beginnings show you your coverage. studied did not include much A.A.R. research litically. After 1875 he had prices on the market was clear- through the present day. The ceased being a majority voter For example, suppose your ser- in other fields. Nor was any account taken of in politics. Cities held the or- ly evident, Cost of production, aim is always to serve the farmer vice number is '35." Checking ganized masses of the popula- too, could be reduced if better and to aid in solving the pro- the table, you find "35" is under economieseffected by the research of individual prices and improved quality in blems that handicap him in mak- tions who were closer to polit- the vertical heading "hospital- -railroads and of railroad equipment and supply ical propaganda systems and boss supplies were obtained. Perhaps ing a respectable improvement in surgical-medical, ward" on the control. Farmers were'nt suppos- something could be done about his net income, and thus in his line running across that reads manufacturers. ed to know much about politics such problems if the farmers got and government. They discussed together and pooled their efforts. politics in local stores and meet- their resources, and their in- The combinedefforts of so many have enormous effect. Research results show up i more efficient locomotives,in smoother-ridingcars, in stronger ings, but had really little infor- mation about what was going on in the world about them. Not fluence. A general farm organi- zation ought to be a good tool for the job. This thinking cry- stallized into results. FIVE REASO S until radio and rural free de- track, in machines that perform maintenance livery did this situation change. Thus on February 4. 1919.fifty- Why you should be a member of the work with dispatch and economy,and in ingeni- During the nineteenth century seven county groups sent repre- social and economic pressures sentatives to East Lansing to dis- Mich.gan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Co. ous trafficcontrol devicesthat are helping speed had caused farmers to try to form cuss the formation of a State organizations to protect their in- Farm Bureau. A plan of action trains past new milestonesof safety and operat- ing efficiency. terests. Lack of business "know- how," inability to compete with and a covenant of agreement was drawn up and signed by forty- 1 -Only Company in Michigan the business and political in- terests in power, and a tainting two of these county groups. Their stated aim was "to provide ways SpecialiZing Exclusively In While research has been laying the foundation with partisan political align- and means for concerted action Windstorm Insurance. for improvements, the investment since World ments often resulted in the fail- on agric ltural problems." Only War II of more than $9,000,000,000of railroad money has been building up the physical struc- ure of these 'early organizations. eight days later the national or- ganization, the American Farm But all the early efforts to Bureau Federation, was organ- organize taught important les- ized, including Michigan among 2 -Large Cash Reserves. Recom ended corn hybrid Michigan 250 - for 195 85 day relative maturity sons. Farmers learned that they twelve states. Michigan 350 - 90 day relative maturity ture of modern railroading. Into this structure there have gone during this period almost 20,000 must unite on a non-partisan ba is to be strong enough a sound program for agricu~t::; . Many of the early efforts of Ffa~m Bu~eau took tdh.edirecktion 3 -Fair Adjustments. Michig n Mi higan 480 570 - ~ ay relativ maturity ay relative maturity new diesel locomotiveunits, 550,000new freight They learned that their business ? improvmg cornmo I y tmar et- cars, scores of improved yards and terminals, 15,000 track-miles of centralized traffic control, ventures must De backed with mg a;nd farm supply programs. SOUndand adequate f" . mancing as As might be expected of a young . tl well as sound management. They orgaruza ion, some rms a es ~n .t k d 4 -Promp Payment of Claims. learned that they could 'not fight setbacks occurred. The gains, and other thousands of milesof strengthened and straightened track-to mention just some of the each other in separate commodity I ho~ever, over the yea:s, .so .far groups and still gain the new eclipse the losses that, in JustIce, advantages and standard of livin they .should be charged up to 5 -Conservatively Managed. that they sought g experience and forgotten. We For Information on Our BROAD COVERAGE and LOW COST many things it takes to run today's railroads at It be . should take a brief look here today's stepped-up pace. comes clear that the de- at some of the gains. POLICY Contact Your Local Agent or velopment of Farm Bureau was not a mere accident. It emerged Legislative Examples: In the Write Directly to Our Home Office. Under the guidance of alert, progressive man- as an .evolution and as a type face of initial opposition by Gov- Be Sure of. SOCIal revolution within a ernor Groesbeck in 1921, the agement, investment has truly teamed up with clImate of difficulty for the farm- Farm Bureau stood fast to obtain Bear er. Early events and discoveries the passage of the gasoline tax research to produce ever better railroads. helped to make successful are. for the construction and main- newedeffort at organization. The tenance of Michigan roads. Not. Grange had done much during only did this gas tax put the these years to indicate the value burden upon those who used the of a general farm organization roads, but it also brought relief tha~ would unite farmers from to farmers from the heavy tax SSOCIAr,oN OF AMERICAN A'LROADS va~lOus fields of production. loads of the Covert Road Tax W HINOT N 6, D. C. Bel.ng a closed and secret organi- Law. Farmers sometimes found zatIon; however, it eXcluded nu- themselves assessed in two or -NOVEMBER 1, 195 interested women from the allo me to go but little. I am groups. We meet in the homes Health Conference and the :F rm Bureau Institute in January. We just as interested as ever in Farm of the members the first Tuesday Bureau work of all types and of each month for potluck lunch- are a member of the Federation of women's clubs and entertain enjoy hearing about them. eon excepting the busy summer mo~ths when we have evening meetings. them at a potluck luncheon once a year or so. The women are in- a ar I urge all of you to vote this fall, for it seems there are so many things that hinge on it. vited and do attend the annual Dear Friends: We are very interested in our meeting of Northwest in October. I am going to vote an absent County Farm Bureau program Thanks for the many cards, voters ticket this fall and will The board of directors is spon- letters and telegrams I received MRS. EVELYN HElM nd take an active part. August soring the Jr. Farm Bureau or- do so whenever necessary, for is county picnic month and we for my birthday. It is something in many other countries you can- Traverse City ganization in our county and the I'll never forget. plan for the coffee, ice cream women have shown good interest. not vote at all. Bet us count our Chairm n of MFB Women for etc. At our county annual meet- blessings as we should. District 9, and Member of They now have r;9 members (are It pleases an old lady to find ing last year we served a chili And contribute to the Torch State Advisory Council and oyster supper which created over their 1956 goal). she's nol forgoUen by those she's Northwest holds an annual worked with for so long a time. Drive. It may be your child District 9 of the Michigan extra interest and brought out that may have polio next year picnic each August. It is a fam- We did not accomplish so much Farm Bureau Women's Commit- a better attendance. or yourself that has cancer or t e is located in the Northwest Benzie County has always felt ily affair. Eaeh community group in those days of women's activ- in Leelanau county this year win ities in the Farm Bureau, for it something worse. We all hop part of Michigan. It is made up that good Rural-Urban relation not, but you will be glad you of membership from five coun- are very important. This last be visited by a member of the was a new venture in a new field. soil Conservation program. helped and glad others did too. ties: Benzie, Manistee, Missaukee, March we served our annual We had to get the Farm Bureau With fondest best WIshes, I Northwest Michigan and Wex- Rural-Urban Banquet, - turkey I attended all 12 of the board going where it .could stand alone, of directors meetings, all wo- remain. ford. District 9 was organized and all that goes with it. Two and nothing could shake it off Mrs. Edith M. Wagar on July 18, 1945, at a meeting hundred came, farmers and their men's committee meetings, 2 its feet. councils and 2 districts. I held 13676 Briar Hill Road h ld at the Park Place Hotel in urban guests. The speaker was And, of course, there was the Carleton, Michigan Trav rse City. The purp se of Dr. Glenn Taggert, a professor three executive board meetings. money end of it. Money was in the Dept. of Rural Sociology I visited only one group this past scarce and I mean scarce. No the me ting to form a district X-Disease Blame council so that we might work year, but through the year all matter what it could do, we had and Anthropology at Michigan groups women's committee mem- more closely together. State College. This is the 4th bers have heard from their chair- to wait until we could afford to do it right. Not on Creosote County Chairman present at Annual Rural- Urban Banquet Creosoted posts, once thought that we have served. It is looked men by letters and postcards. the me ting were: Mrs. Paul Many groups in my 2 counties The men were not so keen to cause X-disease in cattle, have Earl, Wexford County; Mrs. Tho- forward to by everyone. been cleared of any blame. hold meetings together to better about it in those days either, for mas Berghouse, Missaukee; Mrs. acquaint themselves (something it would take money that was Dr. Frank Thorp, research Our Chairman attends all the pathologist at Michigan Statr Earl Smeltzer, Benzie; Mrs. Gil- District Council Meetings and we we need to do more of) and at actually needed in other places. lette, Manistee; and Mrs. Wm. College's .agricultural experime have a fair county representa- other times two and three groups I thought it was time to make Hoolihan of Northwest Michigan. station, reveals that studies show tion at our district meetings. We LAST WINTER the Arcadia Community Farm Bureau group of Lapeer county held their meet together when a special room for the women, so at the Mrs. Hoolihan was elected dis- speaker can be obtained. no connection between the dis- sent one delegate to the North- monthly meeting at the county hospital. It was learned that the patients would like a television annual meeing I said so and ease and American creosote. trict chairman and Mrs. Earl, west Michigan Twin Lakes Camp The Board of Directors edits a vice chairman. set. The word was passed and donations began to come. Twenty-three groups and the womens made the motion for a program He explains that the misunder- this spring and five women at- County Farm Bureau paper once for Farm Bureau women's work Since that time, the Women's committee donated to the cause. The outcome was not one but three sets. They have been placed standing came about when cattle tended the State Convention in a month. Our publicity chairman and for a woman to be in charge Committee of District 9 has con- in areas so that everyone can watch the progra ms at one time. Pictured above we see Harold' were in contact with creosote at Lansing last Novembel'. A report covers each meeting and reports full time. There may have been tinued to grow and has accom- Best, of the Arcadia group, presenting one of the sets to Mr. Nique, superintendent of the hospital, the same time they had access to of the Women's activities is through this paper. All chairmen some misgivings about it, but it high-pressure greases. plished many things. given each month at the County and Mrs. Ralph Hartwig, R. N. have access to the paper for ar- Two District Council Meetings couldn't fail with careful man- The high-pressure greases that Directors Meeting. We also ticles about meetings and other agement. are held each year which are ing Contest last year with this each year to t e annual meeting went on the Good-Will tour to cattle lick off machinery and participate 100% on the State matters in this paper each month, followed by the semi-annual dis- speech. in Lansing. Germany, showed us her set of which all goes to make interest- tractors contained chlorinated projects. 'It has been a source of real napthalenes-one of the real trict meetings with the counties Benzie County women enjoy Our legislative chairman keeps pictures and told us about con- ing reading. Weare very polio conscious as their meetings, they enjoy meet- pleasure to me to watch our causes of X-disease. taking turns acting as hostesses. us well informed on local, state, ditions of the American and We all have made lllany women's activities grow and the Benzie county has been struck ing together, working together and national affairs. Major projects of the District Russian zones in Germany. friends; in Farm Bureau we type of work it performs. When I read in the Michigan Corn quite heavy. We sponsored a and the many friends they make. Our safety chairman is doing include Rural-Urban Banquets in polio benefit party in February learn many things. Our aim is to Benzie county. Health programs We always go home from these a fine job of bringing the safety Mr. William Prichard, a Boy make this good organization bet- When you feed corn silage, which netted $150. A colored Farm News of all the different in Missaukee county. The Wex- meetings feeling that we have message to us each month, em- Scout leader in Leelanau county, ter. . types of work women are doing make allowance for the corn i{. movie was shown of all the Ben- learned something worthwhile phasizing the safety measures told us about his scouting experi- ford county speech contest en- zie Co. polio patients - some in the counties, I feel that what the silage when you feed grail! trant was State winner last year. having their treatments, their and that we are doing a small part in preserving our American we should observe. ences and how to display, respect Financially we support the and handle the American flag. Wexford County I had done was insignificant in to your dairy herd. Manistee county carries an ex- therapy and all the different stages Mrs. Floyd Whaley, Chairman comparison, but I guess every- cellent program. Northwest Mich- Way of Life. state projects, such as nurses Mrs. Evelyn Heim, who visited igan has had a Camp project of recovery. At this party we recruitment, Pennies for Friend- the A.F.B.F. offices at Washing- The Wexford County Farm thing must have a beginning no Expectant Mothers had a dance and served a lunch- ton and saw the sights of the na- Bureau Women's Committee has matter how small it might be. since 1945. In August of that Manistee County ship, the Sister Kenny Fund, and SAVE MONEY on Baby's lay- eon. We have contributed from the ACWW delegate fund. tion's capitol, gave us a wonder- grown. There are now eleven ette. We specialize in baby year the first Camp was held Mrs. George Seheppelman, Chm. The one thing to avoid always at Camp Greilick. There were $100 to $150 to the polio drive Reforestation color transpar- ful report. She also attended the groups, since the first of 1954. . is a lot of small matters and fail things. WRITE for FREE price for the past several yea s. Our committee is made up of encies have also been secured entire session of the A.C.W.W. of 29 ladies present. From that be- There have been seven meet- to see the large worth while list of everything necessary to a member from each group. This the world at Toronto, Canada, ginning has developed a program For the emergency March of member may choose an alternate for the ACWW film project. ings held since the October dis- things waiting to be done. baby to: familiar throughout the state. Dimes this September we donated to take her place if she is absent. last August. This was most inter- trict meeting with an approxi- I am not well these days and MAIL-O-BABY SHOP The average attendance is now and served the lunch at a benefit We meet the last Tuesday eve- orthwest Michigan esting. We had two ladies who mate average attendance of 71%. so there are circumstances which 3130 Winfield, Indianapolis, Ind. from 150 to 200 ladies daily. party and also one of our mem- ning of each month at some mem- Mrs. Ellsworth Behne, ChaIrman . attended Canada Day in July. Mrs. Heim went on a farmer- Our regular meeting date the Speakers have included Mrs. r-·-~";,,,;,,;,;;,;,;;,,--;,,--,~--,,,-";~;;";~'--';;'';;';'-;';'''';'-';';''';;--;''';;';;''I r12 $1.E bers gave us a turkey which we ber's home. All Farm Bureau The Northwest Michigan Wo- owned cooperative tour. We ex- first Tuesday. Wager, Mr. Clark Brody, Mr. raffled off and this netted a We were honored by having Keith Tanner, dents and many others. Representative Ruth Thompson, Dr. Paul Miller, Mrs. Carpenter and foreign stu- Mrs. Wager was chosen "queen" total of $77 to the fund. women are welcome. Storms men's Committee hold meet- pect to hear about it at our Oc-. I have plagued us at almost every ings on the 4th Wednesday of tober meeting. We had a Christ- our entrant in the speech contest, In December last year we had meeting throughout the past each month (except July and mas party. The Rev. Donn Daten Mrs. Lois Hodgson, win first a rummage sale and baked goods year, but a part of us have al- August) 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A check gave "The Greatest Story Ever place in the finals at the state an- sale to raise funds to help our ways gotten there. "Christmas family" with cloth- We have ptanned programs for better I on roll call shows we have much Told." Joyce Gore has a lovely nual meeting in November. attendance when the meet- voice and has favored us many 1 ,i E18~ _ fOR 09 i I' of the first Camp. Plans are ing, food and small gifts for each meeting, on subjects of in- ings are held in a central location times. We have held two countywide already being made for next year's Camp. Christmas. We also packed terest to our women. The Board in Traverse City. I meetings in the past six months, We have gone along with the one a Christmas party which be- I Assorted pastel colors. Terr"c vafues -- you~ve got to see to II Christmas boxes for shut-ins and of Directors sets aside a sum for Refreshments are served by a state projects 100%. We collected gan with a potluck dinner in con- believe. Money back v:'it~ a [smlle if not fully satisfied. ORDER Ji e Following are the reports of convalescents. the County Chairman of District 9. Back of them is a fine, co- operative membership who loyal- Mrs. Ruth Hunsberger, County Home Demonstration our use when they make up their community group who are host- pennies for friendship. We have trast to the usual luncheon served concern ourselves with money esses. Shortly after each meeting between 10 and 15 pen pals. our yearly budgets. So we do not our secretary writes up a News- I About 6 individual groups sent by the hostess. We had a program on the Christmas theme and an I " . q. ~ NOW. lImit 3' dozen per customer. Send eesh, ;. check or mone,y order (sorry --- No C.O.D. 'sl toi rOWEL lONG-DEPT. FF.ll J! making projects, because our letter and it is sent to each of our parcels to foreign countries and exchange of homemade gifts. I ly serve, knowing it's the true Agent, was a guest at one of our value of Farm Bureau organiza- 32 women's committee members we wrote for information con- meetings and she talked on her groups are so widely scattered who in turn take it and read it cerning the Korean Children. The other was an evening L~ ~~5_~=~D_~V~.~~~~~~~ 3,..?~~ I tion. job in the county and told us how we could use her to advantage. handle over the county. We prefer the projects on the com- to at their group meetings. I meeting for families and friends at which our guest speaker was enzie COU munity group level. Annual projects we sponsor in- Mrs. Hodgson. She and her fam- We also had one meeting, very Some of our women come 50 elude a 3-day camp each year. It Mrs. Bertha Nugent, Chairman interesting and educational on Our Farm Bureau Women are ily have moved not only out of hostesses at meetings called by miles to these meetings. To an- takes 25 or more women to serve Our women's committee is com- Americanism, another one on the county board, such as PX, nounce the date a post card is on this committee. The camp di- our county but out of District 9. posed of a chairman from each legislation and resolutions. sent by the secretary to each ric tor reports at our regular Other nu ers on the program community group plus any other Our first Women's Rural-Ur- PD, and Roll Call. They take committee member and it is also meetings. 1954's theme was, "Our ban meeting was a dessert lunch- turns alphabetically, by group were a stu y of our insurance broadcast over WTCM, "Farm American Heritage-M y Re _ needs presented by Mr. Lyle Hall eon October 29th with each Farm names. In July we hold our and Orchard Time," the Monday sponsibility." The spiritual, and a discussion of traffic safety a city annual picnic in Hopkins Park, and Tuesday before. DEOD T Bureau lady bringing guest. Speakers included Mrs. in Bear Lake. In December we have potluck supper to which Our committee is made up of political, public relations, rural- with a film on same by a State urban part of this over-all theme Police trooper. "Make it Yourself" and Save Marjorie Karker and Mrs. Ed. the Chairman, 1st Vice-Chair- was taken up by very capable We planned our year's pr gram Ingr dients: Tested and ap- Hodgson from Reed City who our husbands are invited. Last man, 2nd Vice-Chairman, Secre- speakers. Many of you ladies prov d. Send $1.00 for recipe December we had for entertain- on the splend d suggestions given gave her peech on "My City to Kalamazoo Deodorant Co., I Friend and I Live in the Same ment screen slides of beautiful tary, Treasurer, Publicity Chair- have joined us each year and we by the State Program Committee. o 409, Kalamazoo, Michigan • scenery, both local and upper man and 2 members at large (one hope you enjoyed it. World." She won the state speak- peninsula. from each County) and the 32 Another project is.our agricul- We have included in our plans During the past year our pro- committee women (one from tural exhibit at the fair. It's fun rural-urban conferences, the first grams have consisted of two each community gro p). I ntl good: .rience to compete. of which we have set for October e pecially fi e book reviews, one We invite all Farm Bureau wo- This year we lost first place to 2'1._ . Mrs.. Kar~~.. ~j w'tp -l1.S ~ . on "The Man Called Peter," and men to attend the meetings, not Arcadia. Too many of our groups .April to assist In planning for the other on "Grandma Moses" just the committee women. I thought we had the cat in the these. - Two interesting travel talks, We feel all who can, should bag - Northwest congratulates The committee voted to go one a Trip Around the World by come and acquaint themselves Arcadia Farm Bureau Fair. along on all state projects. Pen- a county lady who sailed from with the county program. The first 7 named, together I nies for Friendship have been Anoth~r project is ou~ cook turned in to the county secretary. Victoria to New Zealand to visit her son there, and returned by with the past chairman, consti- Book (still have some). WIth the Wexford voting delegates are: way of England and New York. tutes our executive board. These proceeds so far we have pur- Mrs. Chas. Gotthard, Mrs. Hugh The other was the story of one 7 are selected by the women at chased a soundproof curtain to Butler, Mrs. William Denike, and of our members, a German war the September meeting and the be used at the Twin Lake 4-H bride, who returned to Germany chairman appoints the commit-/ camp between the dining and Break Ground for last fall on a visit to her parents. tees in October if possible. They SOCIalroom. It cost us $250.00. Office Build ng She assured us she much prefers are the Legislative Chairman Jr. Drapes have been ordered for the the United States. Farm Bureau Chairman, Safety windows so movies can be shown (Continued from Page 1) A local doctor has shown us a Chairman and the fair committee. and to help make the place look eight - inch interval. Uniform film on deafness in children. Through the reports of these more like home. We have made lighting will be accomplished Another meeting was devoted to committees we are receiving man y 0 the r contributions through a system of continuous Our Flag, its history, etiquette Whatever has been made avail- through the years to this camp. fluorescent tubes. of, and many of the poems it able to them from Lansing. We Our moneymaking 'projects for The offices will have zoned has given birth to. Last meeting have operating rules to abide by our work fund have been the heating and a complete ventilat- was on Perennial Flower Beds and just recently the women's kickoff luncheon in November ing system. They will be air con- and a flower exchange followed. committee chairman and the Jr. for the roll call captains. The vic- ditioned in summer through the The October's meeting is on Farm Bureau chairman have tory banquet in February for same system that heats the build- the school area Studies, and Nov- been received as voting members which we were paid $100.00. We ing. ember will be the United Nations. on the board of directors. give bake sales to help replenish Our county librarian talked on We own our own song books, our working fund as needed. THE PLAN for use of the build- ing provides that the executive books. At an International foods lace table cloth and silver service. Attendance at district meetings offices for all companies, several meeting we had a sample. We The women have shown good has been very good. N. W. M. conference rooms, and the board have studied improvements in our interest at our meetings and in- was the hostess county to District of directors room shall occupy an schools, and delighted ourselves creased attendance during the 9's spring meeting. Our publicity the front of the building area. another evening talking over past year. We haven't as yet chairman reports these meetings Those offices will open into the our favorite flowers. reached the 90 % goal, but are in our county paper. In October general office space. The design You'll ave time. mon y and get comple'e pro- Last May we went to Traverse getting closer right along. We we traveled to Wexford county. will permit expansion of office ction 9 inst loss fr m fire and wind for your home. City to spend an afternoon in the followed the state program for We contributed several slides and space at the sides and rear of the our buildings. equipment. and stock. Insure them all State Institution for mental ill- the most part; it has been a great sawall that District 9 will con- building without disrupting oper- im with STATE MUTUAL. nesse and see how they are hand- help. tribute to help make up the Mich- ations. U you prefer a chest type, this r' no duplicate coverage • • • less chance led and Traverse's facilities for During the past year we saw a igan film that goes to Europe for The building will be set back 16 as. ft. Unico Model FF·711 is rror. All your property is safely insured all of the handling them. She told us the film on the 1st 6 months of the the A.C.W.W. considerably from North Grand the answer. Holds up to S60 pounds of frozen food. • n th policy is non- 55 5 bre. . extent of the hospital, 1,000 acres, 83rd Congress and Mrs. Roger The chairman, 1st vice-chair- River avenue and US-16, Mr. the many buildings, the 3,000 Bradly pointed out results of man and secretary attend the two Yaeger -said, to provide for land- Cooveoieot lift-out baskets. Fast freeze section. patients, really a city in itself. German - American friendships. council meetings per year, to- scaping. Plantings of trees and Ia either pright or chest, Unico is the finest fro~n We were glad, indeed, to see Marge Karker spoke about the gether with the other 4 counties appropriate shrubbery will be food stoop unit you can buy. All Unico freezers have the many conveniences, the com- three phases of Farm Bureau. and all make plans for the spring made far beyond the building 1': tiCllQy sealed condensing Units. Full forts, and the cleanliness. Our Mr. William Hooliham discussed and fall district meetings and frontage on either side and in guide said that really the most the motorist's financial respon- discuss our counties' problems, such a manner as to screen from ~ Year Warranty. Stop in for a complete demonstration. pathetic patients were those sibility law. Dr. Beham gave an getting opinions and help from the -highway the parking area Distributed By whose relatives and friends never interesting and informative talk one another. and service activities at the rear visit or write. At least two or more of our on the treatment of tuberculosis. Trooper Halverson of the state orthwest has often chartered of the building. U U ERVICE, I C. members have attended each police spoke on our resolution, a bus to the state annual at Lan- Successful is the man who goes council and district meeting the "Should t year. W nd dele ichigan have a speed sing when it can be filled. We straight forward-with law?" Mrs. William Kleiss, who also send delegates to the Rural only what is right. an aim on --IIIIIIJ~~---------- 3800 Michigan .. NOVEMBER 1, 19 4 • --. ..... g- me -----~----~-------~------. el the area in which they worked. 1f.ev~ry' state ~id as well as the Michigan contingent, the South E xpec t B USlneS · Dakota Farm Bureau received a major boost in membership. Workers from Michigan were: W7ell ,.", L Be G00d Lavern Mill I' Coldwater. Roy Lord, Ceresco. DR. EARL BUTZ and DR. HOWARD DIESSLIN Wilbur Smith, Burlington. Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Twelve volunteer Michigan Sam Rymer, Spring Lake. Farm Bureau members signed Hilbert Holleman, Byron Cen- The outlook for the American economy beyond 1955 more than 100 farmers to mem- ter. is good. There will inevitably be periods of modest bership in the South Dakota Maurice DeVuyst, Ithaca. Farm Bureau in a special two- Clark Montague, Caro. adjustment, just as we have been experiencing, but -we James Reilly, Brown City. day membership campaign on Leslie Sheridan, East Jordan. must be prepared to ride them through just as we have October 13-14. Harry Ansorge, Traverse City. the present readjustment period. The Michigan delegation was Jack Savella, Cheboygan. invited along with delegations Peter Hendricks, McBain. The decline in business activity from the peak levels from twelve other Midwestern of the Korean War period to the present time has turned and far-western states. Paired 5 amp Out TB with South Dakota Farm Bureau Tuberculosis, looming as Mich- out to be one of the mildest on record.' members, the men worked in igan's costliest public health pro- teams of two in 21 counties. blem, will again be under fire The shift from a war economy to a semi-peace econo- The average of four new mem- beginning November 22, when my has occurred with remarkably little disturbance - bers per day is a real accomplish- the Michigan TB Association and much less than we experienced in 1948-49. And our ment considering the distances in affiliates launch the 1954 sale of Christmas Seals. politicians didn't make nearly so much noise about 1949 b While rapid strides have been at~ . as they have about 1954, but this is an election year! Edmund J. Meles, Lansing architect, J. F. Yaeger, executive "~IIii1i11"aillliI6IIlIj"IiMl"'''iilmade toward controlling TB, the disease attacked nearly 30,000 The scientific and technological advances we will ex- manager of the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, were at the site of the new office building Michigan men, women and chil- recently to observe progress during the first week of construction. To date the ground has been Why wait for a power perience in the next decade will be unparalleled in the failure. Protect your farm dren in the past five years - leveled and preparations are being made to put in the footings for the foundation. and family NOW with this rolling up a toll of 5,643 new TB history of America. low cost stand·by gen- cases last year alone. erator. Operates from tractor or gas engine, The geographic frontier in America is gone. No long- complete with approved lafety switclt. -lit.:. Nitrogen er can a young man "go west" and stake out his claim. 20YEARWARRANTY Nitrogen applied in the fall on But the scientific frontier in America is barely scratched. and a crew of men to shovel up will concentrate some power that r. ~~~!!~I~l1~r.~r::==llfall-sown grains, pasture and hay land will bring just as good The scientific frontier has no effective limit. It is limit- might favor a group of districts, the Senate, on the other hand the edges by hand. Anoth r crew of men put in th forms for the • results as a spring application, ed only by the mind and imagination of man. new c ment. M.S.C. soil scientists point out. has a geographical distribution and would act as a buffer against Another day, ready-mixed ce- If we can keep our economy free and preserve an such att mpts. ment was poured from huge ce- enviroment in which individual producers and scientists DONALD D. KINSEY ment-mixer trucks. And a few men smoothed that out. are free to dream a little about new techniques and new Observa ion of A few days later, four men re- ideas,.and to enjoy the fruits of their dreams, we s~all moved the forms and a huge 5 of Highways double scraper smoothed up the experience phenomial progress in the next generation. Do taxpayers wonder why it shoulder of the road. We live in an era of the most rapid scientific and costs so much to maintain our highways? If they could take technological change of all time. American agriculture note of the equipment and men it takes just to repair a U. S. High- is now feeding our growing population on science and way, they might understand. I technology. A three-mile stretch of US-10 imagination. New research de- was recently repaired by a con- WE HAVE increased our total velopments with tremendous tractor outfit. Four separate agricultural output in the last power potentialities occur with groups of men and equipment four decades by 75 per cent, on amazing rapidty. were employed. roughly the same acreage we SOME scientists now assert had previously, and with 2,500,- FIRST came a machine to that our known reserves of fis- puncture the old cement, and 000 fewer farm workers. Even in the 15 years since the sionable materials exceed in po- men to set up road blocks and beginning of World War H, Amer- tential power our known re- direct traffic. ican farmers have increased total serves of coal, petroleum, and Next day, there was a large production by 47%, and with no water power. Other scientists steam shovel to break up the old increase 'in acres and with 1,750,- predict that within ten years we cement and load the larger 000 fewer workers on farms. shall have available in this coun- pieces into trucks. This was fol- try as much nuclear energy as lowed by a smaller power shovel Working with IN THE- -SAM~ interval, we we now have available from our three specialized aren a have increased our steer capacity nearly two-fifths, and have dou- bled our electric power product- coal, our petroleum and our water power combined. Let yourself dream for a mo-, Con tvfII Chairman Geo. Fogle, District 5 representative, announced that the 16 member MFB committee will meet ovember 4. The The county recommendations place great emphasis on in- creased foreign trade and on following marketing <11 t ts; Jack Bittner in soll1 wf: 1erll Michigan-Fruits & V 'I t8 Je s, ion capacity. Surely, a broad ment in that area! If such pre- dictions are only one-fourth right, • Public Affairs Division staff is more research in marketing and Hans Haugard in cenu' ) i h- base is laid for a substantial fur- ther rise in living standards for it means that in 1964 our whole 10 S working to have all county re- in new uses of agricultural pro- igan-Poultry MarketitJl fQb- economy of 1954 will be obsolete. solutions indexed and printed for lems. the average man and woman in ducts. • use by the committee on that America. An exciting experience lies a- head for those mericans who IT means that the job of con- verting to the new and more gIn date. Note: To County Farm Bureau The F. B. State Commodity Committees will be meeting at Lansing on Wednesday, Novem- Clyde Cunningham Thumb area-Veg table & l'uit Marketing. in the have the capacity to dream. The economical sources of nuclear It ·is expected that '1 1 iV'(; iock energy will dwarf the automobile The MFB resolutions commit- Secretaries-If you have not yet ber 10, just preceding the M.F.B. America we enjoy today was and grain marketing 'I~'Ill ill built by men and women who boom of the 1920's. It means tee has received copies of resolu- sent your resolutions, please do annual on November 11-12. They be working in the Hilisil d n- had dreams. America will con- still larger units per worker in tions adopted at most County so at once - Special Delivery. awee area shortly. industry and agriculture. It will give additional consideration tinue to grow in proportion as Farm Bureau annual meetings Resolutions received so far to problems of field crops, poul- .Reporting for the ~ I 1~1 nt her citizens dream imaginatively means more capital per plant and a~d expects that every county have shown strong sentiment for Station, Director TUJ'I{ oU lined try, livestock, dairying and fruits and constructively. per worker. WIll be acco~n~ed for by Nov- the ,present Farm Bureau pro- some of the ar as of nr . ~lrch & vegetables. Their recommend- It means that before you die ember 1. .ThiS IS the date. set by I gram on national policies, with ations will be presented to the in th general field of f 111 t11' r- THE FUTURE is filled with in- you will buy an automobile with the .c~mmIttee as a deadlme. for I a number of counties leaning to- resolutions committee at a special keting. Among th stLldi bci ng teresting challenges. Science will enough power locked in it to last receiving county recommendations, ward no price support program. session Wednesday afternoon. c nducted are: dominate the next century. until the bearings wear out. "Im- Farm Bureau office at another .1. The economics of h lJtl1k Brains will replace brawn in possible!" some scientists say to- American agriculture and in- meeting. Both were very helpful. tank method of coll (til g Yrl i1 . day. Yet we are confident, work- dustry. Man will direct power ing as we do with superior young "I acted as secretary for the 2. Storage method. r)f Jl~ 11- rather than supply it. .brains in one of America's great- committee. Part of my duties was dling apples, radish :, bub r- Production per man will in- est universities, that some young to invite the city groups, take the ries, lettuce, muskmclujr r Jd crease. This means still larger reservations for both city and c?rrots and onions. scientist who does not know that agricultural and business units Farm Bureau people, and handle -3. Imp r 0 V e d pte (' it is "impossible" will discover with more capital. It means in- the correspondence. peach sand blueb rri one of these days how to do it. creased mechanization. It also 4. Grading, sorting , 11 "THE LAPEER Community control of farm product .. means higher standards of living THE CHALLENGE of the next Fam Bureau group agreed to set 5.. Factors affecting ]1 for those who produce our food decade is unprecedented for up the tables and chairs at the and fiber. men and women of vision and of potatoes and potato J' County Center the day before the 6. Factors affecting 11 ambition. The challenge for the tour. retail florist shops. " ~ARM.ING"will b~ ~ven more. farm equipment industry is big business than It IS now. It greater than ever before in our "The County Farm Bureau Wo- 7 Cathode ray tr at n men's Committee, under leader- I will be still less a "way of life" history. Iood products. This itl than now. ---''-----'---'--------- ship of Mrs. Orin Taylor, agreed use of high voltages nn Let your mind dream a little 200 Attend Lapeer • 0 purchase milk and Ice Cl e•.• m, rays for the ster-ilizatitm and about the possibilities ahead. The mal-e coffee and tea, set the ing of bacteria, molds . I d i Want a higher yield of history of man's material stand- Rural-Urban Outing tables and care for the food as it on grains and foods. ard of living is essentially a his- (Continued from ~age 2) c me. And, in general, take 8. Factors aff cting 1 tory of increased amounts of vited Mrs. Harris to be her gues cnarge of the potluck dinner and life of dairy products. better quality potatoes in 19551 energy under the direction of a at a meeting of the Federation. cleaning up. 9. Utilization of h single worker. The YWCA has suggested in "Mrs. Nick Makedonsky made lumber, such as is prolll viting some Lapeer County Farn name tags for everyone, green aspen and Balm of 011 A CENTURY ago 85% of our Bureau women to be their guest: hats for the Farm Bureau folks 10. Marketing Michl' people were engaged in agri- for luncheon at the down-tow. and yellow hats for the city wood. This is now <1 2, Then plan now to plant M'th'gan culture. Many agricultural op- YW in Detroit. annual operation in Mi' guests. Certified Seed Potatoes betause ••• erations were performed by hand The Detroit Agricultural Club, Additional staff m tnt Seed Potatoes tertified by the MICH- or with hand implements. "Robert Rees, County Farm been added to carry Go Civitan Club, Kiwanis, and the Bureau president, greeted the IGAN CROP IMPROVEMENTASSOCIATION As a consequence, output per Detroit Sportsman's Congress were search projects al1(1 promise consistently better yields of de- :worker was so low that there interested in the Lapeer Rural- guests. Mrs. Clarence Bolander others which are und 1 pendable, high quality potatoes ••• thru was little surplus food to support Urban tour. An exchange of led the singing of the Doxology as This program is in ( marked reduction of seed borne diseases. those who are engaged in non- speakers could produce good re- grace before dinner. the policies approv ( ;e.gricultural occupations. sults. "The farmers whose farms Here we see an unidentified customer purchasing a two-quart Bureau members an 1 lor sources of Michigan Certified Seed Potatoes were visited were most coopera- container of milk from one of the 10 "mechanical cows" located in Flarm Bureau supper write: TODAY less than 15% of our WE ASKED Mrs. Harris to tell tive. They really put on a good the Lansing area. The Dairyland Cooperative Creamery of Carson consideration by th MICHIGAN CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION V.,lffie •• v.il.W. population is engaged in agri- us how the Lapeer Rural-Urban show. They gave interesting talks City has made milk available to consumers 24 hours a day by the Michigan Sta'. College Russet Rural • Sebogo • culture, releasing more than 85% tour developed, and how the regarding their farm operations. Everywhere the city and Farm use of these new-type machines. Dairyland Co-op manager Fred las' Lansin9, Mich. OR Katahdin • Chippe.o • to follow non-agricultural pur- work was apportioned. Mrs. Har- )'our Coun')' Agricultural Asent White Rural • Sequoia • GreenMOlllltoiA • Pon- suits and to produce the goods ris said: Bureau guests were attentive and Walker believes Lansing is the first large city in the country to tiac • Ch,rok" • Irish and services which make life so "I presented the proposal for interested. They asked many have this service available in all areas. He also believes that the Cobbler • a,,",. Ill,bonk pleasant for all of us in America. a Rural-Urban tour to the County questions which were answered convenience and economy will encourage the use of more milk. This transformation has been Farm Bureau board in behalf of to their satisfaction." made possible partly because our public relations committee. Elec Brownlee to supply cooperatives in the United States and two in Canada are each individual farmer directs The proposal was accepted, and so much more power now than the board appointed a special AF F In Ch cago a 'I Co-op oard member stockholders of National formerly. This is also true in rural-urban committee as I felt Has ew Loca on Maynard Brownlee of Lansing Cooperatives. industry and commerce. The general offices of the Am- was elected a director of the Na- National is the owner of the that the public relations commit- erican Farm Bureau Federation tional Cooperatives, Inc., at the Universal Milking Machine Com- REFLECT_for a moment on the tee could not handle it alone. in Chicago were moved October annual meeting at Chicago, Sept. pany at Albert Lea, Minne ota. changes that have occurred with- "FRANCIS (Pete) Spencer was 2 from 221 North LaSalle Street 22. Mr. Brownlee is manager of It does a large business in tire , in your own experience in the named chairman. He outlined the to the Merchandise Mart. Bldg., the Farm Supply Division of batteries and other automotive amount of horse power controlled tours, chose leaders and got the Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chi- supplies under the Co-op label. by a single worker in agriculture, cars lined up. cago 54. Farm Bureau Services, Inc. He National Cooperatives, Inc., in industry, or in transportation. "The committee held four is one of four directors elected to moving its headquarters from Now let us dream a little! With- meetings. Mr. Marlie Drew, MFB Carelessness with fire cost 203 represent 10 regional cooperative Chicago to Albert Lea, :Minn., in this decade, the nuclear age district membership representa- lives in Michigan last year. One- farm supply organizations, in- this month. was born. Possibilities for new tive, met with us at one meeting, third of the victims were under cluding Farm Bureau Services, sources of energy stagger the and Donald Kinsey of the state 5 years old. Inc. Fifteen other regional farm Buy MICHIG NOVEMBER I. 1 __e ar _ • • / e----e rganlza IO~ __ rea o • o Horton Trespass Law States: None Could Have Said It Be er "Try as hard to get young people to drink milk as the breweries try to get them to drink beer and. o em r Di cussion Topics o The Michigan Game Law Di- The St. Johns Methodist cnurch the nation will be healthier." gest for 1954 contains this notice of St. Louis, Missouri, used its to hunters: "HORTON TRES- church, announcements sign to Store flammable fuels outside DaIClqrro nd Material for Program in November by These were chosen by your Slate Discussion Topic PASS LAW: Hunting prohibited say this to the people of St. Louis: the house. Community Farm Breau Discussion Group Committee from the results of the questionnaire re- turned by the Community Farm Bureau a e YO· on any farm lands or farm wood lots connected therewith, or with- in enclosed lands of any hunting DONALD D. KINSEY Michigan Farm Bureau mem- bers are invited to join a tour to club without consent of owner or Coordinator of Education and Research for M. F. B. Nov. The Job of a eneral Farm Organiza- the American Farm Bureau con- lessee of such lands. Includes Topsy. in Uncle Tom's Cabin. when asked where tion vention Dec. 13-16 at New York City in December. roads or highways in farming areas." lie SAFE ~1Ie WISE' he came from. said, HI dunno, I just growed!" Dec. State or Local Equalization of Ta'Xes? The tour is by railroad and in- See page 3 of Michigan Farm That's all right for Topsy. but it surely does not cludes a day and a half in Wash- News for October 1 for text of Horton Trespass Law. with FREMONT MUTUAL Protection Jan. Farmers and the Social Security Pro- ington, D. C., and several days in describe Farm Bureau. It's coming was no accident. New York City in the week start- aro e out of the necessity for farmers to protect their interests. And the toil, sweat and tears put into its Feb. gram The Uses of Farm Commercial License ing Thursday, Dec. 9 and ending, Dec. 16. The tour is an all-ex- pense arrangement for travel, Buskir Gives meals and lodgings with the ex- making by farmer founders were a measure of its Im- portance to them. Plates ception of hotel and meals at New York City. Support to There have been time of great hardship in the his- tory of farming. By 1870, business and industry had farmers from different produce groups. Michigan Farm Bureau Ann'l Meeting AT WASHINGTON the party will stay at the Willard Hotel. There will be a sightseeing tour Farm Census YEA.RS OF STA.BILITY begun to form "mergers" and create giant monopolies. has "followed suit" in establish- ing state committees and county to Arlington, Alexandria, Lee The farm census that is about to be taken is a very important STRENGTH and GROWTH Mansion, and Mt. Vernon. This They began to control prices. charges and profits. The popular attitude among these powers was ..the public committees in the same fields. Non-partisan. Back in the days Parki g expense is included in the tour cost. The group will be taken to the Capitol building Saturday thing to farmers, according to Carl E. Buskirk, president of the Michigan Farm Bureau. A STATEWIDE GENERAL MUTUAL INSURANCE WRITING FIRE AND ALLIED LINES THROUGHOUT COMPANY MICHIGAN of the "New Deal" Farm Bureau __ --Est. be damned" - and the farmer especially. At that time it meant little that the farmer produced was accused of Democrat party leanings. It led the fight for the Illfo mation morning. At New York City the group will stay at the Hotel McAlpin at "Michigan has just launched a new program in marketing re- 1876·-- __ Agricultural Adjustment Act of For the annual meeting of the search for the purpose of aiding over 80 % of the new raw wealth of the nation annually. Broadway and 34th street. 1933 and 1938. It proposed the Michigan Farm Bureau and our the farmers in moving their pro- establishment of parity price pre-convention meetings. The THE TOUR will be by the Bal- ducts to market. This program," FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Profit on that wealth was captured by people in control floors. It had Franklin D. Roose- said Mr. Burkirk, "must be based new parking regulations for the timore & Ohio and New York FREMONT, MICHIGAN of transportation, credit. processing and marketing. velt as a speaker at its national Michigan State College campus Central railroad, with Pullman on accurate agricultural informa- convention. apply to visitors as follows: accommodations and meals en tion. Farmers learned that to escape from these exploiting "The agricultural census every Later conflicts arose as to how route provided. It will start from tactics they must fight monopolies. far the government should go in Parking without Time Limit: Detroit at 6:00 p. m. Dec. 9. The five years produces information its control of agriculture. Farm- 1. Parking lot opposite Audi- group will leave New/York that is important to the business Take early cases. Back in the 1870's railroad mergers ers did not want to lose their torium. Thursday morning, Dec. 16, and of farming. Many of the pro- controlled freight rates. Steel industries took similar rights to farm as they, ~aw fit. 2. On streets near Auditorium, will arrive at Detroit at 10:15 grams operated by the county The members protested against where there are no meters. p. m. that night. Expenses for the agricultural agent are keyed. to steps to control steel prices. The Iowa farmer found the effects of rigid high supports 3. Parking lot opposite Shaw tour will range from $84 to $87 the figures in the reports. it cheaper to burn his corn lor fuel than to buy Penn- as putting a ceiling on their in- Hall. per person depending upon Pull- "Facts uncovered by the census sylvania coals, - because of shipping costs! Yet the comes. The swing brought accu- 4. Parking lot north (in front man berth and hotel room ac- are useful to producers and pro- sations of "Republicanism." of) Macklin Field Stadium for commodations at Washington. cessors of agricultural products, same corn sold in eastern markets at six and a half times meetings in that general area. Hotel and meals expenses at New No farm organization has long York City will be paid by the in- as well as to those who prepare endured in its work when it has and manufacture supplies and the Iowa price - shipping costs I Parking with 2·Hour Time dividual. equipment for the farmer's use. become partisan in politics. Limit: Steel mills added the freight from Pittsburg to the Farm Bureau, in spite of accusa- RESERVATIONS for the tour The figures that a farmer gives tions, makes its policies by mem- 1. Circle Drive, or wherever should be made with Keith Tan- are pooled with those given by price of steel made in Gary, Indiana. - •'Pitts~urg ber decisions. The members of there are parking meters. ner, Member Service Division, all the others. The information Plus I" W,ithout a large organization at that nme, any party can take part. It works No Parking for Visitors: Michigan Farm Bureau, PO Box given by any farmer is confiden- to put its policies into effect with 1. Parking lot -behind Morrill 960, Lansing, Mich., with check or tial. farmers nevertheless succeeded in beating these "trusts.' any Congressman or Legislator Hall. money order for $40 per person "WheI)ever flood or drought Farmers forgot party lines. Their incomes and wel- who will lean an ear-regardless 2. Parking lot behind Agricul- to make the reservations. Balance conditions make it necessary to of party. Its officers are chosen tural Building. of the tour cost is due not later classify an area as distressed, the fare hung in the balance. While the "trusts" had the amount of the appropriation from members of both parties. These lots are reserved for fa- than Dec. 1. For further informa- dollars, the farmers till had the majority of votes! Farm Bureau is strong in the culty parking only. tion, write Mr. Tanner. needed to provide loans for farm- Democrat south as well as in the ers in such areas is based on the Farmer action in state after state to bring about pro- census figures. . ~ PLOW."~O" bi-partisan north. M. F. B. 35th. You'll Consider 4 "In my opinion these are rea- per regulation of prices and freight rates laid the founda- Ed O'Neal, the President of the Annual Meet-.ng sons enough to make it important American Farm Bureau Federa- Proposals Nov. 2 for farmers to cooperate in giv- tion for the forming of the Interstate Commerce Corn- tion in 1931-47, left farmers an (Continued from Page 1) (Continued irom Page 1) important message. After the PRE· CONVENTION MEETINGS i ment but feel that such change vey." ing the facts for this census sur- mission. fight over the original price sup- October 30-19th annual meet- might make it more difficult to 1875 marked a change. Farmers crossed the lin~ in port program in the Agricultural ing of the Michigan .Junior Farm obtain the drastic revisions which Act of 1938, Mr. O'Neal said: Bureau at Music Building, Michi- they suggest. that year to become a minority of our populat~on. "From this struggle farmers gan State College. Dr. Paul A. .. Today they stand as less than 1 5 % of our populatIon. may wisely take the counsel of Miller, deputy director of exten- No.3 would aufhortse bondmg experience. Farmers in opposi- sion service at MSC, will speak. of the state. not to exceed $80,- Yet they have a greater investment to protect than all tion have put needed farm pro- November 10 _ 10th annual I 000,000, for payment of bonuses other industries combined. grams in great peril. They must meeting of the Women of Michi- of not to exce.ed $50.0.each to per- unite behind their organizations gan Farm Bureau at the Audi- son~ performing military service To accomplish such tasks with a minority requir~s and spokesmen to make sure that torium at Michigan State College. during the period between Jur:e the influence of agriculture in Program starts at 10 a.m. About 27, 1950 and De~ember .31, 19~3 a UNITY OF PURPOSE AND ACTION.. ~ spht II Washington is not divided, frus- 1200 women are expected. Wayne (The Korean Police Action). minority is a weak minority. But even a minority can trated and destroyed." University will present a play, No.4 would amend our Consti- when you choose a Cockshutt. Be sure you see thIS gr .... ::::ntl~tt~ up of tractor power now on display. Se. your CoclcshuW" .Al1tii~~:&::" be strong if it is united. Let's take a look: QUESTIONS "My Name is Legion." tution, which now prohibits all ples The common purposes must November lo-Commodity Day forms of lotteries, to permit the be developed by a MAJORITY 1. What part should the indi- Conferences for Farm Bureau legislature to "authorize lotteries HOW. •••••••••. Minority Handicap Overcome. vi~ual farmer play in helping to committees representing dairy, to be conducted by and lottery VOTE. From there on all mem- In 1919 farmers were being op- bers must support the purpose or bUll.d a. st;ong general farm or- fruit and vegetables, poultry, tickets sold by non-profit chari- FOR POULTRY' pressed by heavy road ~axes. ganizationt i livestock and wool, and field table organizations, as hereafter Some farms were being confIscat- position as established-or else 2. What can a general farm or- crop interests. Meetings start at defined by law." ed for non-payment of ta?Ces. This was the year that the ~lch- there can be no unity. ganization do to help farmers of 10:30 a. m. at the Union Memorial This has been called the FARM BUREAU- SERYI~ES, INO•. But where do the MINORIT various commodity fields wor~ building, third floor. "bingo" amendment. It has been Distributed By igan Farm Bureau was orgam.zed. members fit into such a picture? together for the common benefit The committees will assist the pointed out that the amendment Forty-two counties signed articles Are they just pawns of the ma- of all? Michigan Farm Bureau resolu- in no way limits the type of lot- FARM EQUIPMENT DIVISION of agreement. They went to work jority? Not at all. 3. What are some of the large- tions committee on resolutions in teries which might be legalized fARM BUREAl;c.iii.rHG CHICAGO. ILt.. CO. Inc. a ,. 3800 N. Grand River Ave. Lansing, Mich. quickly. scale jobs in the interests of ag- the fields of those farm com- by the legislature nor does it de- There was a long and bitter The position of a member. in an organization is shifting. While he riculture that r e qui r e the modities. fine "non-profit charitable or- fight to replace property taxes strength of a general farm or- ganizations." may be part of a minority on one for roads with a gasoline tax. matter, he becomes part of a ganization to do them? Nests The battle found Farm Bureau It's easier to provide plenty of majority on another. He may l?se leaders "on the mat" in Gover- the support of the organization nests, and take a tour around Landscaper THANK YOU - BOSS! nor Groesbeck's office. HIS in- structions were to "layoff" this gas ta idea. Victory did not here, but gain it there on another important matter. I gham,Has them gathering eggs, than it is A wise landscaper has a handy clean up broken eggs and wash shade tree under which to do his dirty eggs when nests are crowd- summer planning, note Michigan Your active support, Mr. and come until 1925 when the Gover- nor began to "see the light." closer look-In 1952, groups But when a matter is decided, he goes along with the majority position and supports it for the ree Public ed. State landscape architects. Farm Bureau Member, gave your Department another increase in sales of time being. He may work to in the urban areas sought for control of the Legislature. They proposed a reapportionment that change the majority position or to bring about a compromise on Medi al Forum Switch calves at 4- days to Farm Bureau feed. The increase was 6 % over the year previous (Sept. - would have placed the control of both Houses within four urban counties of the state. This propos- it. But in a democracy the good citizen places the interests and laws of the whole group above his own or special group inter- Other counties may be inter- ested in the free public medical forums being conducted over a Land 0' Lakes August 1953) . The feed industry for ed amendment was placed on the ballot. It was a threat to the rural chool program, farm taxation in ests. If such practices are not fol- five weeks period by the Ingham County Medical Society, the. Community Services Council, Calf ilk Rep acer the country just held their own with the previous year so you loyal feeders are general, and fair representation for rural people. ut Farm Bureau people had lowed. there can be no unity. Without them no Democracy and no general farm organization can Adult Education Center and The State Journal. Each week in one of the high ••• All -I Solids responsible for the increase. you sincerely. We thank trength and unity to meet the long endure. school auditoriums a panel of doctors delivers talks and an- fJlus/ats, antibiotics, vitamins, trace minerals crisis. They had kept informed A general farm organization f de elopm nts through Com- munit Farm Bureau meetings. cannot be selfish in its aims. Farmers cannot be prosperous in swers questions on the topic of the evening. The newspaper SOME GOOD ADVICE fOR YOU publishes in advance a coupon They ent out with petitions. an unsound economy. Their pur- to encourage questions for the Lots of folks are pouring out advice to feeders in view of the extremely low prices for Th put their own proposal on poses and actions should streng- forum. . eggs· broilers and turkeys. Farm Bureau me mbers, in the vast majority, are doing all thilt h ballot. They rallied support then rather than weaken the Does a milk growing Is possible tp help keep the profit side up. We talk with many and find out. from m urban groups. The economy. Thus Farm .Bureau The topics by weeks: Oct 21, job because it is milk ot rural folks to the polls. They people have said in their resolu- Mental Health; Oct 28, Allergies • • • not a substitute! 1. The egg 'producers are culling severely 4. The aairumen. are 'watching slight increases I' r red fair balance of repre- tions, "\Ve do not seek advan- and Colds; ov. 4, Growing Old That's why you can switch becuu se only a he}l, laying heavily can in price 1 ith. joy but it still takes all out • ta ion in the ichigan Senate. tages for ourselves that win w rk and Arthrit s; Nov. If, Cancer; calves at 4 days and sell bring a profit. . procl!t -tion to lower the 1mit cost. A bal- nit of organization among a hardship on others or the na- ov. 18, Heart Disease. your marketable milk! z. 'I'lie broiler men are easing up on ttie ancett ration, with Farm Bureau Jfilkmaker I'm r paid off. Mark Brower of The State That's why it does not create numbers put in the broiler house. Some or Cattle Supplement .q "%, 'Will help the tion as a whole." Journal at Lansing is moderator a surplus milk supply! And are skipping the batch that matures at grain do its best. f h r had been only a scat- Common Ground. There is for the 1% hour programs. you can feed Land 0' Lakes holiday time and would have to compete it i unit d farm organi- an important job for any general Calf Milk Replacer for less 5. Hog raisers aren't too happy but are teed- 1cith turkeys. in, all ith their own pur- farm organization in providing a Garbag than $1.75 per hundred- ing 'Well and 'Watching the storm. signals u h r sults could carcely common ground on which farm Garbage-cooking has cut down 2'urkeys are hit hard. These tmn ers 'with closely. hz d. u in ~, labor, weight or less! commodity programs can unite. If hog V-E disease enough to prove light mortality, early marketetl birds ana nt r t nd man other farmer in various production it's worthwhile to have a law re- Follow Land 0' Lakes Calf Program: a better than average market (not very 6. couie feeders like 4 '% Farm. Bureau Cattle 11 rful groups to- fields oppose each other, nobody quiring it, M.S.C. veterinarians Start feeding Land 0' Lakes Calf 'many) are less unhappy. Th e old timet •. UP1Jlement. It does the job well-at a n e to ain ad- i going to get very far. report. Pellets with Calf Milk Replacer at is 'watching to see what is best to do in 1935. reasonable cost per pound of l)rotein. r th n 1 v n t In recognition of this need, The •• days to get calves on dry feed th r . arm' American Farm Bureau Federa- hen making cream of toma- faster. Discontinue Calf Milk Re- Farm Bureau Feed Are ade For "Value n U " n h th ir u li tr n h tion et up Commodity Commit- to soup, be sure that the tomato placer at 6 weeks. Ask your dealer n t ot t th m- tees in 1938. They were a ked to is added lowly to the milk, NOT for new Calf Feeding Tablel Yo r Farm. Don' ake Substi u s. commend resolutions to the the milk to the tomato. And it p rent bod. These committee helps to use tomatoes that have Distributed By FAR B I include livestock, fruit and ve - been thickened, advises Roberta etabl ,dair, poultry and field Hershey M.S.C exten ion foods 221 F•••.• u•• B RE U E VICES, c. 221 ortb Cedar Street orth Cedar St. Lansing 4, Michigan r h '1' m mb r n ist i Ii t at M .. C.