MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS •'Make Farming A 51,325 Business—As Well Farm Bureau Members As An Occupation" Rend the NEWS Published by the Michigan State Farm Bureau for its Membership • riT VOL. I, No. 13 JULY 13, 1923 Issued Semi-Monthly ST. JOE BUREAU Michigan Farm Bureau Leaders MR. BENGEL TAKES Bradfute Speaks at M. A. C. EL. EXCH. ANNUAL PROMOTES MANY Vice-President M. L. Noon Is a Real Farmer Who Believes in PEN IN HAND AND Farmers' Day, July 27th MEETING JULY 17 SIDED PROGRAM Community Betterment and Co-operation. WRITES DELAND Sixth Annual Summer Meet President Delegates, Mgrs., Members T o It is an easy matter to interview To Feature Big Speakers Of American Farm Bureau Gather A t M. A. C. Achieves Big Results For Mr. M. L. Noon of Jackson, the vice- Gives Administrative Board And "Style Show" County Since Organized president of the Michigan State Vice-President Member Farmer's View For Session Farm Bureau. He is a man with Michigan State Farm Bureau Nine Years Ago plenty of ideas and broad experience On Several Issues BIG PICNIC AT NOON BIG SPEAKERS SECURED and expresses himself readily on the leading agricultural topics of the BOOM ALFALFA AND BOYS day. But to get him to give any- EXPLAINS CO. AGENT PAY Farmers To Inspect College Report Of Successful Year thing like an autobiography is ex- Experimental Plots And [production And Marketing tremely difficult. Mr. Noon is a very Says Certain Politicans Are To Be Presented A n d Prize Live Stock Problems Being Tackled modest man and very loath to speak Sore Over Bureau Stand Ideas Exchanged of his own achievements, preferring Farmers of the state will gather Successfully to give the credit to his associates For Gasoline Tax at the Michigan Agricultural College rather than taking any of it him- Plans are completed for the big on July 27 for the sixth annual sum- annual meeting of the Michigan The St. Joseph County Farm Bu- self. The action of the State Adminis- mer Farmers' Day, plans for which reau was organized in 1914, one of However, the numerous important trative Board in holding up the Elevator Exchange to be held in the the first in the state. At that time the offices held by Mr. Noon speak elo- State's share of funds for county agri- have just been announced by E. B. Agricultural building of the Agri- one thing for the improvement of cultural agent work has stirred up an Hill, assistant dean of agriculture at cultural College, July 17. Gen- agriculture that was in the minds of quently of his ability and of the in- awful lot of dissatisfaction among the college, who is in active charge eral sessions willibe held at 10 a. m. the progressive people of the coun- terest he takes in every movement farmers of the state. of the arrangements. It is expected and 2 p. m. The Elevator Exchange ty, was to increase production. It which has for its aim the better- One of these farmers has evidently that this will be the greatest sum- will serve a complimentary dinner is still true that the man who raises ment of his home community or of done some deep thinking on the vari- mer conference of the farmers of the the best crops makes the most mon- the dairy or agricultural industry of ous issues involved in this political state to be held this year, when at noon. ey but the program of the Farm Bu- Jackson county or the state at large. muddle, for he has written Charles they will sound the keynote of the An Interesting program has been reau has been broadened to include Besides being vice-president • of the DeLand, Secretary of State and mem- prepared with speakers who can talk Improved methods of marketing and Michigan State Farm Bureau and a ber of the State Administrative agricultural policies to be pursued authoritatively on matters of inter- fostering the methods of farm man- Board, a letter in which he deplores for the coming year. est to elevator men. The President agement that will mean cheaper member of its Board of Directors, the action of these state officials in Big Attendance Expected of the Toledo Exchange and a promi- production. Mr. Noon is president of the Jackson discontinuing state aid for county Last year more than 5,000 attend- nent Baltimore exporter are sched- That this work has been worth County Farm Bureau, has been agricultural agents. ed the summer Farmers' Day, and, uled to speak. Just as we go to while is evident, when the methods president of the Jackson County Mr. Theodore Bengel, the writer of according to college officials, even press, the assurance has reached of farm management, the quality of branch of the Michigan Milk Pro- this letter, is secretary-treasurer of more are expected for the meeting the livestock kept and the status of ducers Ass'n., since its organization the Westphalia Co-opt rative Cream- this year. these in "charge of the meeting that co-operative marketing in the county and also a state director of the Mich- ery Association. In his letter to Mr. Mr. William Clendenen of Conover DeLand, which is quoted below in O. E. Bradfute, president of the and Mooney of Chicago will also be is compared today with what it was igan Milk Producers Ass'n., for the ten years ago. It should always be past six years. full, Mr. Bengel explains how the American Farm Bureau Federation, present as a headline attraction. Mr. [remembered that this progress is the Clinton County Farm Agent is paid, heads a list of prominent speakers OSCAR E. BRADFUTE Clendenen has prepared the pre- result of organization, that it would Is A Beal Farmer frankly states his opinion of Dr. for the big open air meeting to be Mr. Noon is a real dirt farmer, M. L. NOON Friday, and expresses a belief that held in the Forest of Arden on the liminary and final reports on the big not "just have happened anyway," program for advertising domestic and that unless the Farm Bureau re- operating 209 acres in Leoni town- their local graded school, District the Farm Bureau's strong stand for M. A. C. campus in the afternoon. BRADFUTE AT M. A. C. beans which the jobbers are about to mains strong and active, this good ship, Jackson county, although just No. 6 of Leoni township, which for the gasoline tax when it was before Mr. Bradfute, one of the nation's Above is a picture of Oscar work will stop. For the last four at present a large portion of the ac- the Legislature displeased certain launch. He understands advertising the past three years has taken many state officials, who now seek to crip- most progressive farmers, and in a Edwin Bradfute, president of years the County Farm Bureau has tive management of his home farm and has had experience with cam- prizes and trophies at the Detroit, ple the Farm Bureau and discredit position to understand the vital the American Farm Bureau paid all of the county's share of the is in charge of his two sons, who are paigns of this sort, having success- County Agent's salary, and all the Grand Rapids and Jackson county it if possible. problems of the day, is expeeted to Federation, who will be the fully put over the big national saeur- expense of maintaining the office in partnership with him on the old fair for being the best graded school Mr. Bengel's letter is as follows: bring a message that will be of great chief speaker at the big Farm- kraut advertising campaign. His and-care of the Farm Bureau, and has homestead, which he has farmed for in the state. I Fowler, Mich., interest to every farmer in Michi- ers' Day meeting to be held at remarks should prove of great in- helped in formulating the plans for 27 years. He is primarily a dairy- Although Mr. Noon is one of the * June 30, 1923. gan. M. A. C , July 27th. terest to managers of elevators the work and carrying them out. man and has achieved some very biggest taxpayers in the district and Mr. Charles DeLand, During the afternoon's program, a Alfalfa Brings Prosperity President Bradfute's long ex- handling beans as well as to the noteworthy records which are on has no children attending school, he Member Administrative Board. "style show" of the college live stock There has been no one activity of file with the Cow Testing Associa- perience as a practical farmer farmers producing them. believes in securing the very best Lansing, Michigan. will be held. Many of the prize and as a man engaged in pub- the Farm Bureau that has contribu- tion at M. A. C. He modestly gives teachers available and it is largely Dear Sir: Managers, officers and farmer ted to the prosperity of farmers of the credit for this achievement, how- winners at the International Live lic affairs, has given him a ma- to the superior character of the I was certainly much astonished Stock Exposition, the National Dairy members of the 105 local elevators St. Joseph County as has the en- turity of insight and a breadth couragement of the growing of alfal- ever, to his boys. teachers of that district that Mr. on reading an item in the Detroit Show and the State Fair will be in- of vision which enables him to affiliated with the central exchange News of June 26th for com- assistance of County Agricultural not proper that he should have this the farmers of the state and college strong growth, namely, a square deal We are glad to welcome Mr. ^jvrhe development of a number of munity betterment. He is proud of Agent, E. E. Twing, is carrying out chance again? workers. to every stockman and shipments Bradfute to Michigan. marl beds in various parts of the an extensive program which is prov- At Detroit, where the milk pro- handled at cost. ow Does the Mich, Potato feounty and the installation of ma- (Continued on page three) ing beneficial to all types of farm- ducers had been getting less than ing practiced'fn the county. 6 cents per quart for milk, while the Holstein Tours rowers Exch. Help Members? The promotion of pure and adapt- distributor was getting 8 cents for ed seeds is one of the outstanding peddling this milk, Dr. Friday threat- The dates for the tours arranged ened to investigate and find out if by the State Holstein Association co- phases of the Huron County Bu- the farmers could not furnish the operating with the Dairy Depart- Senator's Statements Don't H o w Potatoes Are Handled reau's work. As a result of this pro- milk cheaper. Why did he not try ment of the M. A .C, and the County crop co-operatively through ttie Mich- gram Huron county last year pro- to igan Potato Growers' Exchange usual- duced more certified Robust bean could v find out whether the distributor Agents and local Holstein breeders Agree With Gas Tax Facts also cut his profit? Under Present Methods ly begin the work of standardizing in the several counties, are as fol- for a sinking fund to meet the pay- at planting time. One of the first seed than any other county in the At Kansas City, I am informed he lows: Fight Still Rages Over Gas ment of highway bonds and interest Of Distribution reforms urged by the promoters of state. Certified Pickett Dent corn, was a witness for the railroads to July 23 — Macomb the Potato Exchange five years ago Ito San soy beans, Hubam clover, as prevent a reduction in freight rates. Tax Despite Ignorance now outstanding." was the standardization of variety well as certified seed oats were also Did Mr. Friday know,or did he not July 24 — Washtenaw He then went on to say, "Under Cadillac, July 12. — Before the Beclouding Issue towns became so large and important, with the idea of improving the qual- grown. Comparison tests of certi- know that manipulations and water- July 25 — Wayne the gas tax bill none of the moneys ity and uniformity of the crop. As a fied Petoskey seed potatoes are now ed stocks put railroads in the condi- July 26 — Monroe received were to be returned to t h e thero was a time when direct mar- tion they are in. k i n g of many farm products was result almost all of the best potato being carried on. July 28 — Ingham There seems to be no Indication counties to pay county rewards now growers in Michigan now specialize Gas Tax Was a Factor that the farmers of Michigan have outstanding or for the maintenance fe general rule. Fortunately or un- Grimm Alfalfa seed secured from It seems to me that some people July 30 — Eaton rtunately, "them days are gone for- on one or the other strains of Rurals; changed their minds In the least re- and improvement of existing county and, by the way, standardization has the Michigan State Farm Bureau has are quite sore over the stand the July 31 — Hillsdale Ter." been carried to an extent in this state produced fine alfalfa meadows. Hu- farmers have taken in regard to the garding the desirability of a gas tax and Covert roads." And then to cap Aug. 1 — Lenawee Then the consumer went to the entirely unknown in any other potato ron County farmers report 100 per gas tax and are trying to inflict some or have given up their efforts to the climax he declared, "The state- |irm for his supplies, or the producer Aug. 2 — Oakland secure it. growing section, and the Michigan cent stands from their Farm Bu- punishment on them for that reason. ments I have made in this long-wind- luled his surplus crops to town Potato Growers' Exchange deserves reau alfalfa seed. A State Senator informs me that Aug. 3 — Livingston A county-wide questionnaire which ed epistle are all susceptible of [here he peddled them direct almost all the credit for making this such a tax is in force in about twenty July 31 — Jackson Is being conducted by Mr. F. W. proof." But are they? Let us see. sold to retail merchants. Middle- reform possible. No independent The soils of Huron County are be- states and consequently it can not be Aug. 1 — Barry ken were reduced to the minimum, Emerson, Secretary of the Berrien What Did The Bill Provide? shipper would ever extend such dis- ing tested for acidity by a new and such a great wrong. Aug. 2 — Calhoun County Farm Bureau, Indicates that Section 5 of House Enrolled Act |ut standardization of quality and interested service to potato growers simplified process. Sugar beet and I certainly hope that the Adminis- roduct were also unknown. Aug. 3 — Allegan the farmers of that district are unani- No. 35 (The Warner Gas Tax) pro- generally. muck land fertilization experiments trative Board will rescind its action Aug. 4 — Ottawa Now, modern requirements in the of June 2G and let common sense mous in their support of a two cent vided, "The sum of four million dol- are being promoted. Several drain- Aug. 7 — Gratiot gasoline tax to raise revenue for high- lars of the moneys so received during k y of grading, processing, storage, Grading for Profit age projects have been carried out rule.. ransportation, and final dispersal are One of the first of the various kinds Respectfully, Aug. 8 — Saginaw way construction and maintenance the year 1924 and a like sum so re- necessary a part of marketing that of work performed in connection with in connection with the M. A. C. (Signed) Theo Bengel. Aug. 9 '— Tuscola and the retirement of outstanding ceived each and every year there- le producer and consumer are separ- the marketing of farm products is Poultry demonstrations have been Aug. 10 — Sanilac highway bonds. after is hereby set apart and ap- ated by a wide gulf, spanned by from that of grading. In this important held and scientific culling promoted Aug. Solons Hear From Home propriated for the payment of the few to many middlemen through work, the fact that almost all pota- An orchard has been rented and is HARD WINTER DIDN'T Aug. 7 — Shiawassee Several senators and representa- interest on the highway bonds and fhose hands the product must pass toes offered for sale are of the round, being used to furnish a life-sized jm its journey from the farm to the Rural type, is of very great import- demonstration of the value of prun- KILL BUREAU GRIMM Aug. 98 — — Clinton Ionia tives who voted against the gas tax for the purpose of creating a sinking fcity kitchenette or restaurant. ance. It makes it easily possible for ning, fertilizing, spraying and mar- (Special to the News) Aug. have been hearing from their County fund for the payment of said high- Middlemen May Not Be Bad managers of local shipping associa- keting. A boys* and girls' pig club Plymouth, Ind., July 12—Alfalfa 10 — Kent Farm Bureaus lately and have been way bonds when they become due. Middlemen is the name applied to tions to put up a pack that is uni- has been organized, and two cow fields planted with genuine Grimm 11 — Genessee — G r a n d making noble attempts to explain Twenty percentura of the remainder ill the persons who perform a mar- formly good throughout the year and seed procured through the Seed De- Round up at farm of D. D. Aitken, their votes. of said moneys so received shall be ceting service of any sort, and that for which the cost of selling, on ac- testing associations are in success- partment of the Michigan Ex-Pres. National Hoi. Ass'n. An interesting example of this returned annually to the treasurers ford has had more bad things said count of its superiority, may be re- ful operation, while another asso- Farm Bureau last year are about the State Lenawee Gas Taxers somewhat belated explaining is the of the several counties of this state, ibout it than almost any other. Some duced to the minimum. ciation is under way. Commend Rep. Evans case of Senator Donald C. Osborn of so that each of said counties shall liddlemen, we know, deserve all the only ones that came through the The relatively low cost of handling During the past year the number Kalamazoo, who in answer to a letter receive the same portion or percent- >ad things which have ever been and selling potatoes, standardized for of Farm Bureau cream stations was winter. Marshall county has been Adrian, Mich., from Cecil A. Clapp, Secretary of the age of such twenty percentum of the said about the class in general. Many both variety and quality, has made increased from ten to twenty, but among the top notchers of Indiana )thers, however, are necessary and possible the return to co-operating fire destroyed two at Filion. These counties in alfalfa production but July 5, 1923 Kalamazoo Farm Bureau, delivers remainder of said moneys so recefved, lonest men, rendering a useful ser- took a tumble following the 1923 Mr. C. L. Brody, Sec'y., himself of a labored reply of some as said county received the preced- members of a price for their pota- vice in the enormously increasing toes considerably above prices which stations now have accrued dividends bare winter. Practically all the State Farm Bureau, two or three thousand words, making ing year of the total amount collect- uisiness of food distribution. independent buyers have considered totaling about $15,000. fields of alfalfa in the county are Lansing, Michigan. up in quantity and verbosity what it ed by virtue of the provisions of act A co-operative sales service, such justifiable. In trying to meet these Women are not neglected in Hu- now intact where planted with either Dear Mr. Brody: lacks in clearness of reasoning and number 302 of the Public Acts of is we find in the Michigan Potato returns, however, by cutting their ron County. Durjng the past year Grimm or Cossack seed. The sentiment here in Lenawee accuracy of statement. 1915, as amended, (the present auto Growers' Exchange and its 130 local profits as never before, in order to eight meetings with a woman spe- County regarding the "Gasoline Senator Shows Ignorance license law) to be used by the local mits, doesn't eliminate many of the discredit the co-operative system, in- cialist were held, giving dress form the Michigan legislature was in ses- Tax," still remains the same. Mass After having declared that the authorities to maintain the highways l i s t i n g middlemen. It merely sub- dependent buyers this season have demonstrations. Two communities strong support for the gas tax was |titutes an efficient and non-profit subjected themselves to enormous report the construction of 120 forms sion, they sent representatives to ap- meeting was held at Tipton, the the result of a carefully laid cam- of said counties." pipping organization for a more or losses, and several have been actually among the women of the neighbor- pear before committees who were home of Representative Charles Ev- paign of propaganda spread by an in- When Ignorance Is Bliss Jss inefficient and speculating local forced out of business. considering agricultural legislation ans, where it was very evident that It is thus apparent that the senator |uyer or receiver of agricultural In a succeeding article on market- hood. of interest to them. Huron County his fight in favor of the gas tax, and competent state highway department, from Kalamazoo Is picking imagin- Iroducts. These local buyers too ing potatoes we will discuss the inter- Due to the organization of the farmers realize the value of a strong in fact, his legislative efforts in gen- the senator displayed his utter ignor- ary flaws with the gas tax measure ance of the Warner gas tax bill as and in so doing is displaying surpris- B t e n offer an outlet for farm prod- esting question of finding a market Huron County Farm Bureau, the County Farm Bureau organization eral, were very much appreciated. finally passed by both the House and ing lack of familiarity with the act- u c t s only when by so doing they are and the various steps in dispersal farmers are able to speak as one on and about July 18th will open their Very truly yours, ^ » s u r e d of a reasonable profit. through the numerous retail chan- important matters of state and nat- campaign to renew old members and (Signed) C. L. Coffeen, Senate by declaring that, "Under the ual provisions, of the document which • Potato growers who market their nels. ional legislation. Last winter when sign ap new ones. County Agent. gas tax bill there was no provision (Continued on page three) Tl WO MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS JULY 13, 1023 MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS WILL MICHIGAN FARMERS Farmers of Michigan have never shown any sympathy for any BECOME RADICALS? DAIRYMEN PROFIT OCEANA RE-ENDORSES 2 CENT GASOLINE TAX Monuments form of radicalism, in the State. Are the officials of Michigan If you contemplate erecting a Published twice a month by the Michigan S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u a t Char- lotte, Michigan. Editorial and general office* a t S t a t e F a r m Bureau h e a d - and the State Administrative Board trying to force Michigan THROUGH CENTRAL That the Oceana County Farm Bu- monument or stone to the memory of some departed one, we solicit an op- farmers to join tJie Non-partisan League or some similar organi- reau members haven't changed their quarter.*, Lansing, Michigan. VOL. I. JULY 13, 1923 No. 13 zation f PURCHASING PLAN minds regarding the justice and de- sirability of a gasoline tax for Michi- portunity to submit an estimate on the work. The R. W. Carr shops in Charlotte and Battle Creek have as We suggest that the State Coalition Committee make an gan, similar to those already in force Entered at the post office at Charlotte, Mich., as lecond claai large and complete a stock as you investigation of this situation. Get Milkmaker Dairy Feed in surrounding states, is Indicated by matter. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided will find in Michigan. The Farm Bureau, the State Giange, and other conservative the following letter: for in Sec. 1103, Act of Oct. 3, 1917, authorized Jan. 12, 1923. W i t h Least Sales Cost Mr. C. L. Brody, Sec'y-Mgr., Will you give us an opportunity to farmer organizations have always stood for keeping the farmers talk the matter over with you? There Subscription Price, 60c Per Year, Included In dues of Farm R e p o r t It B e s t Y e t Michigan State Farm Bureau, are many features about our work Bureau Members. out of any such radical movement. It now appear* thai their . Lansing, Michigan. that we would like to explain to you efforts along this line have not been appreciated by manu/acluriny Michigan dairymen are looking My Dear Brody: in person. • Drop us a card. B. E. TJNGREN Editor beyond the marketing of dairy prod- Our Executive Committee held a and distributing interests. meeting last evening. The unani- ucts in their endeavor to place their , business on a sound economic basis. mous idea of the Board is favorable R. W. CARR XRH g U R E A U / I t ' s a good t h i n g w e a r e n o t superstitious or we would h a v e Every factor which affects the cost to the gas tax plan of raising money Charlotte Battle Creek ! h a d some misgivings a b o u t a t t e m p t i n g t o publish the 13th of milk production is receiving their for road building and maintenance. n u m b e r of the N E W S on F r i d a y the 13th of t h e month. earnest and intelligent attention. This The annual meeting of our County OFFICERS ° is illustrated by savings in feed Farm Bureau comes on Monday, WE ENJOYED W . E . P H I L L I P S , Decatur .".President costs which are being effected by August 13th. I think Mr. Bentall M. L . NOON, Jackson F R E D V A N NORSDALIv" Three River* Directori-At-Larte Vice-President .\Trea»urer .». Interesting Articles from the Press • • • dairymen through buying co-opera- tively in large volume. will be here at that time and I would like very much to have you attend also if you find it possible to do so. Joe McGuire As someone has said, "The chief Writes the Clinton County (Mich.) Farm J A M E S NTCOL South H a v e n hope in saving on the price of dairy Possibly the governor will have Bureau. L. W H I T N K Y W A T K 1 N S Manchester War On Farm Bureau The Farm Agent Feud feed lies in the ability of farmers to us County Agents weaned from the M E L V I N B. M o P H E R S O N ."..Lowell Michigan possesses what is recog- pool their feed requirements and Farm Bureau by that time, but he "Six hundred members saw this big story may allow me to attend this meet- on the co-operative shipping of Live Stock. MRS. E D I T H M. W A G A R ...Carleton nized to be the best system of coun- EAPT, C, McCARTY Bad A x e Opposition L o a d s A g r i c u l t u r a l Load- thus take advantage of volume pur- It has facts and romance that make it both ers t o B e l i e v e T h e y A r e H i t t i n g ty farm agents in the United States. chases." Farmers realize the neces- ing. entertaining and instructive. It drives home GEOKi. B b RI DAY ',.. .Coloma With best personal regards, I am, a great lesson in co-operation." VEROLD P. GORMELY ^ .Newberry the Right Trail at Last This state draws- the most capable sity of pooling this volume volunta- men from the entire country for the rily so as to eliminate sales expense Yours very truly, Commodity Directors (Signed) I. T. Pickford, F R E D SMITH, Elk Rapids ...Michigan Potato Growen Exchange (By "Carmichael") work of extension, conducted nomin- ally under the Michigan Agricultural which under the old system added from ?1 to $4 to the cost of each County Agent. Book Joe McGuire It is going on five years since the for your next County Farm Bureau's Live M. L. NOON, Jackson Michigan M1N£ Producers Association first steps were taken towards the or- college but primarily under the far- ton of feed. This needless expense E L M E R A. REAMER, Bllssfield Michigan L i v e Stock E x c h a n g e mers in each county which employs Stock Ass'n., Grange program. Write W A L D O E. PHILLLPS, Decatur Michigan Elevator E x c h a n g e ganization of the Michigan State an agent. A movement is on foot in has been wiped out by farmers who use their own purchasing organiza- BRASS HOMESTEAD FILMS, I N * . Farm Bureau and only now has a The wheat fields look like gold real resistance from outside interests Lansing to overthrow the entire sys- tion. 732 S. Wabash Ave., Cent. S t a . CLARK L. BRODY, L a n s i n g H e a d q u a r t e r s Secretary-Manager tem as part of a political feud be- but the price looks like copper. Chicago, Illinois developed. The strength of the new Buy Feeds in Huge Volume foe, which is aimed at the crippling tween the governor and the State Such feed service is being render- State F a r m Bpreau Business Departments at Lansing of the extension department of the Farm Bureau. ed by the Michigan State. Farm Bu- S e e d Traffic General Offices federal and state governments, leads The secretary of state has written reau through its Purchasing Depart- Purchasing Wool Advertising the men behind this greatest of all an interesting political document of- ment which buys Milkmaker dairy organized efforts among the farmers fering excuses for the contemplated feed in huge quantities and dis- Michigan Farm B u r e a u Produee E x c h a n g e At Detroit 2729 Russel S t to believe that at last they are work- change, which would replace County tributes it to dairymen through 400 Let the Michigan State Farm Bureau ing along the right lines, with suc- cess ahead if they do not falter. Farm Bureau appointment and part- pay by Lansing appointment and all- local co-operative selling and pur- chasing associations. Ten thousand "Home Mix" Your Dairy Ration Michigan Commodity Marketing Associations So long-as> the Farm Bureau, with government pay. tons of this feed have been purchas- j Affiliated With Michigan State F a r m Bureau its hundreds of units scattered over Kent county farmers who went ed by Michigan dairymen since Sep- Cows That Eat Michigan p o t a t o C o w e r s E x c h a n g e Cadillao seventy counties in Michigan stuck outside to hire Agent Vining and ad- tember 5, 1922. The local co-ops Mlohigan Milk j Michigan Live Stock Exchange Association 707 Owen Bldg., Detroit 425 N. Butler St., L a n s i n g to the educational games, with short fliers in business, or made ventures c i e d t o n i g salary in order to have the m a n t n e y w a n t e d , would thereafter book their orders In advance, assiw-; ing delivery in winter i at summer MICHIGAN MILKMAKER DAIRY RATION Michigan Elevator E x c h a n g e F a r m B u r e a u Bldg.. L a n s i n g into other fields that were not very n a v e t o t a k e a m a n g p n ^ them, with prices. — ^ — — — ^ — — . — ^ — — — — ^ — - j • , mccessfulJjnp ( l one seemed to worry. o r w i t h o u t their desire, from Lan- Besides a saving in distributing Directors and Officers of ths Commodity Exchanges But there'was something about this T n e s a m e w o i ; 1 ( i be true of g i v e m o r e milk a n d d e v e l o p i n t o b i g g e r a n d b e t t e r 8ing# costs effected through this type of MICH. E L E V A T O R EXCH. new organization that its predeces- other counties. Their hold on their sales organization, dairymen are cows at the same time. ' MICH. MILK P R O D U C E R S A S S ' N W . E. Phillips, P r e s . . . . . . . . D e c a t u r N . P . Hull, P r e s sors did not possess. It had a way a g e n t n a g b e e n t n e legitimate one of finding that Milkmaker feed is prov- In r e c e n t issues of t h e F a r m B u r e a u N e w s y o u 4...Lansing L. C. Kamlowske, V i c e - P r e s A . M. E c k l e s , V I o e - P r e s . of sticking, making its members feel an empi0yer. Their co-operation ing more satisfactory than any feed Wash ington that they were headed along the wholehearted, have read h o w the Michigan State F a r m Bureau Plymouth with nim has been previously obtainable. Carl Martin, Sec'y-Treas. Coidwater • F l a t Rock right road and incidentally profited without the present relation be- h a s m a d e a v a i l a b l e for y o u t h e best d a i r y r a t i o n James Nlcol South H a v e n ••a.... Detroit by mistakes. tween County Farm Bureaus and No Secret Formula H. D . Horton Kinde H . W . Norton, Trean Howell Milkmaker is sold on the open for- that can be made up. George McCalla Ypsilantl It was when the new farmers' or- a g e n t s , a n informed student of state John Nicolson Marlette M. L . Noon . Jackson ganization began to hit into a new agricultural conditions estimates mula basis. The tag on every bag T h e formula has been published so that y o u can L. W . Harwood Adrian tells pound for pound exactly what is M. R. Shisler Caledonia W . J . Barnard Paw Paw lead that certain interests began to t n a t ^ e agent system could not live k n o w h o w m a n y p o u n d s of e a c h i n g r e d i e n t g o i n t o James Eardley Rockford prick up ears and listen. The co- t W Q y e a r s in the feed. It is guaranteed to con- Ray P o t t s Washington tain at least 24 per cent protein. the mixture. Fred W . Meyer Fair H a v e n operative marketing movement, long T h e g o v e r n o r > If h e goeg a h e a d i n Dr. W . C. M c K i r m e y . . . D a v i s b u r g dormant in Michigan but occasionally h i 3 p l a Q t Q d i v o r c e t h e f a r m a g e n t s Dairymen who have been feeding W H E R E T O BUY MICH. TOTATO GROWERS Milkmaker are loud in their praises EXCH. J a m e s J . B r a c k e n b e r r y . . .Bad A x e bobbing up in some corner, at last f r o m t h e l l f e . g i v I n g e l P m e n t Df their MICH. L I V E STOCK E X C H . began to grow and make a noise that C o u n t y F a r m B u r e a u employmenti of it. They report that they are M I L K M A K E R D A I R Y F E E D m a y be ordered Henry Curtis, P r e s Cadillac making new records, lowering pro- Fred Smith, VIce-Pres.. .Elk Rapids E . A . Beamer, P r e s Blissfled sounded like success. This was the w i H b e s a c r i f i c i n g t h e w e l f a r e o f t h r u y o u r local C o - o p e r a t i v e A s s o c i a t i o n , w h o a r e W". J. Perry, V l c e - P r e s rock upon which President Friday M i c n l g a n a g r i c u l t u r e to personal duction costs and hence increasing B. E . Rogers, Sec E a s t Jordan Grand Blanc their profits. t h e o n l y o n e s w h o h a v e t h e right t o h a n d l e this C. C. Wells, Gen. Mgr Cadillac of the M A. C. struck, floundered and e n d g < I t s h o u l d a T m a t t e r w h a t M r > J. H . O'Mealey, Sec Plttsford feed. O. S . Wood, Treas Barry ton P. M. Granger, T r e a s . . . .Charlotte sunk. The whole proposition develop- G r o e g b e c k t h i n k s of Hale Tenant, or Herbert Baker Weadock Alex L i n d s e y i....Decker ed so quickly hat the wreckage was C l a r k B r o d Qr McPherson, A calf needs whole milk until five WHEN T O BUY A. B . Large Cadillac beyond the salvage stage before the Q r W h Edward Dippey Perry W a t k i n s , o r t h e State weeks old. Ernest Snyder Lakeview C. H . R u n c i m a n Lowell U n d e r n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n s it is b e s t t o b u y t h e danger was seen. Then it was too late. F a r m a L. E . W i l l e t t Lalngsburg Friday had been against the whole ger than the question of maintaining A club boy and his purebred pig w i n t e r ' s s u p p l y of feed a t late s u m m e r a n d fall American F a r m Bureau Federation co-operative marketing proposition t h Q b e n e f i c i a l ^ o ^ ^ between are not soon parted. p r i c e s , b u t t h e p r o b l e m of s t o r i n g t h e feed a n d O. E . B R A D F I . ...;.. .'...f..President ^farmers, farm agents and the exten- p a y i n g for it all a t o n e t i m e u s u a l l y p r e v e n t s this J. W . C O V E R D A L E Secretary lege. He was consequently at cross sion department whieh exists today. GENERAL OFFICES A . F . B . F 68 E a s t W a s h i n g t o n St., Chicago sticks with certain Sections of that Editorial, GHAND RAPIDS PRESS, practice. T h i s is w h e r e y o u r C o - o p . c a n s e r v e y o u , Benton Harbor, Mich. GRAY' SILVER W a s h i n g t o n Representative institution and it was easy to see July 1, 1923. b e c a u s e t h e y c a n c o n t r a c t a large t o n n a g e w i t h u s LEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS M u n s e y Bldg., W a s h i n g t o n , D . C. that something would happen, which July 11, 1923. Michigan State Farm Bureau, a n d y o u in t u r n m a y c o n t r a c t y o u r w i n t e r ' s s u p p l y it did. Paying Farm Agents Lansing, Michigan. w i t h t h e m t o b e t a k e n o u t m o n t h l y . G e t in t o u c h K E E P I N G T H E COUNTY A G E N T S O U T O F P O L I[Tl T I C S ! (?) Now the state administration is Gentlemen/: taking a hand in the matter and is w i t h y o u r local m a n a g e r a t o n c e a n d tell h i m w h a t Once u p o n a time (this is to be a n editorial, n o t a fairy tale) The family join me in thanking threatening to abolish the entire ex- Governor Groesbeck doesn't have you for your sympathy and your beau- y o u r n e e d s for t h e w i n t e r will b e . t h e civil govertiftient books tell n s t h a t we h a d a constitutional tension staff of the College, which is to "investigate" to discover the part tiful flowers. We trust your organ- g o v e r n m e n t in Michigan w i t h t h r e e departments—legislative, purely educational. The state exe- of "the farm bureau" in paying the ization will continue 1;o prosper and H O W T O FEED executive and j u d i c i a l . I n those d a y s , w e a r e told, t$ie Legisla- cutives say that they want to know salaries of county farm agents. The be a great help to our State and Na- t u r e made Hie l a w s and passed specific a p p r o p r i a t i o n ^ The Su- how much the State Farm Bureau is farm bureau—that is*, the state farm tion. I t is needless to say how in- Write to the Purchasing Department at Lansing p r e m e Court r u l e d as to w h a t l a w s w e r e c o n s t i t u t i o n a l and w h a t paying toward the salaries of these bureau— doesn't pay them a cent. terested Mr. Morrill was in the work for feeding s u g g e s t i o n s . u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l and the G o v e r n o r c o n t e n t e d h i m s e l | w i t h see- officers. Well, that is a question that Their salary comes partly from the and I deeply regret that he could not i n g t h a t such laws as were p r o p e r l y passed b y t h e L e g i s l a t u r e several hundred individuals can an- federal government, partly from the have been spared to aid in your great and not d e c l a r e d u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l b y t h e S u p r e m e Court, were swer very truthfully. Not a RED individual county farm bureaus, work. MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU CENT. To stop the 75 county which do the hiring, and partly from Yours sincerely, d u l y en Forced. B u t all t h a t m u s t have been before t h e d a y s of the S t a t e Ad- agents in Michigan the fifty-odd coun- county supervisors. The Kent coun- (Signed) Joanna Adams Morrill. Purchasing Department ty Home Demonstration Agents and ty board, for instance, pays Agent ministrative B o a r d . Now t h e G o v e r n o r vetoes Legislative acts as many leaders in boys' and girls' K. K. Vining a thousand dollars. Lansing Michigan wholesale w i t h t h e frequent e x p l a n a t i o n t h a t t h e y a p p e a r to him club work will not directly affect the This system is an excellent one t o be u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l . Specific a p p r o p r i a t i o n s all seem to be Farm Bureau, nor the new marketing and we should hate to see it over- " s u b j e c t to t h e g e n e r a l s u p e r v i s o r y control of t h e S t a t e A d m i n - program which agriculture in Michi- thrown for the sake of state politics istrative B o a r d . " gan is trying to develop. However, or as a measure of revenge. The Notice to Wool e a c t i o n by ' the state officials federal government insures that S t a t e activities n o t p r o v i d e d for financially b y t h e L e g i s l a t u r e bej a set-back to the agrlcul- there will be a farm agent if the peo- Poolers are t a k e n c by special a r r a n g e m e n t " or w i t h m o n e y indlistry of the state from an ple want one. The county farm bu- " f r o m tire g e n e r a l f u n d . " Affairs of i n s t i t u t i o n s , -which o u r etttrratiotfal standpoint, something reaus and the boards of supervisors The following co-operative seeminglv-forgotten constitution p r o v i d e d w e r e to be adminis- that should not be allowed to hap- provide the local Interest and co- associations will accept wool for t e r e d byftei tp officials, elocted b y p o p u l a r vote for t h a t specific purposes,\;ire t a m p e r e d ' w i t h b y t h e recently-created a n d a p p a r e n t l y all-powerful S t a t e A d m i n i s t r a t i v e B o a r d . pen. operation essential 'to his work. However, I can say this, that the They also decide on the caliber of Farm Bureau is making headway in man they want and jjay enough ex- the 1923 wool pool at any time and will make the regular cash advance of 25 cents per pound: Common Sense in A caseSn p o i n t is the edict r e c e n t l y issued b y these a u t o c r a t i c politicians t h a t no County F a r m B u r e a u shall assist in the finan- cial support of its County A g r i c u l t u r a l A g e n t . W e a r e told t h a t spite of its enemies and the projects tra to get him. Kent county went of the present year appear to have up to Petoskey and hired Vining. reached out and made their influence This is the "inside" of the mat- Midland Co-operative Asso- ciation. Coleman Co-operative Asso- Selling Wool felt. In time, as they become better ter. By his petty policy of holding ciation. County A g r i c u l t u r a l Agents are to be placed d i r e c t l y u n d e r t h e understood, the people will see that up the funds for extension work the O l d line d e a l e r s a r e i n t e r e s t e d in h o w little t h e y Isabella Co. F a r m Bureau, control of the D e a n of A g r i c u l t u r e of the M. A. C , R o b e r t S . outside influences are not to be tol- governor is not only preventing the Mt. Pleasant. c a n p a y for y o u r w o o l a n d y e t get it. T h e F a r m S h a w " b e c a u s e he is in a b e t t e r position to k n o w about t h e in- erated. Four years of direct contact counties from getting expense money Petoskey Producers Company. formation the farmers w a n t t h a n a n y o n e e l s e . " "With all due def- with the organization, its leaders and for the program of their farm agents ^Merrill Co-operative Shipping B u r e a u is i n t e r e s t e d i n m a k i n g t h e g r e a t e s t possible erence In Dean Shaw, is it n o t possible t h a t t h e f a r m e r s of t h e pilots, makes me know that now is but the funds as well for dairy and Association. r e t u r n for t h e g r o w e r . Dounty affected m i g h t know, even more i n t i m a t e l y t h a n good R. not the time to try petty interfer- alfalfa experimental activities, cow The Square Deal Co-operative ence in an effort to block progress.— testing, better bull associations, the T h e r e is a b i g d e m a n d for w o o l . T h e r e is p r a c - S. Shaw, w h a t they w a n t e d their C o u n t y A g e n t to do for t h e m ? Association, Charlotte, THE COURIER, Detroit, June 29, sending of M. A. C. experts for field Farmers Co-op. Elev. Ass'n., tically n o c a r r y - o v e r f r o m 1 9 2 2 . F o r e i g n c o u n - I t is now r e p o r t e d t h r o u g h t h e press, " I n o r d e r to s t a r t this 1923. n e w order of t h i n g s the DeLand r e p o r t r e c o m m e n d s t h a t a bud- advice on fruit problems, poultry West Branch. tries h a v e n o l a r g e h o l d i n g s of w o o l s w a n t e d b y culling and demonstration, control Harrison Elevator Co. American consumers. Authorities in t h e wool get of a i r financial r e q u i r e m e n t s for t h e extension w o r k of M . of new farm diseases, potato and ap- A . C , be p r e p a r e d and s u b m i t t e d to t h e A d m i n i s t r a t i v e B o a r d . Who Pays the County Hart Co-op. Marketing Asso- t r a d e b e l i e v e t h e e n t i r e 1 9 2 3 clip s h o u l d find a ple grading, and the soil, crop and ciation. This must be done before t h e B o a r d will release funds for t h a t Agricultural Agent? marketing extension program. Paul Hayward, South Board- ready market. w o r k , including the County A g e n t s ' o r g a n i z a t i o n . " A n d we who Mr. Groesbeck, we must suppose, man. h a d studied t h e Michigan c o n s t i t u t i o n s u p p o s e d t h a t t h e S t a t e Considerable news has appeared re- knows how the farm agents are paid Adrian Community Market. W h e n y o u p o o l , y o u m a r k e t b y g r a d e a n d get Board of A g r i c u l t u r e was elected to a d m i n i s t e r t h e affairs of cently in the press of the state rela- as well as any one—Editorial— Millersburg Co-op. Ass'n. t h e full r e t u r n s from every, g r a d e y o u h a v e . T h e M. A. c tive to the source of the pay of the GRANDv RAPIDS PRESS, June 28, Lakeview Farm Bureau Co- p o o l is y o u r o w n sales a g e n c y , a n d it sells direct t o agricultural agents of the State of 1923. operative Ass'n. W e also notice b y the press t h i s s t a t e m e n t , " T h e p u r p o s e of Michigan. The Ottawa County Ag^- mills. T h e profits a r e y o u r s a n d y o u g e t t h e m . t h i s action is to place the C o u n t y A g e n t s ' o r g a n i z a t i o n a n d w o r k Vestaburg Co-op. Marketing ricultural agent derives his salary Association. W r i t e t h e State F a r m B u r e a u W o o l D e p a r t m e n t exclusively u n d e r the influence of t h e college a n d b a r a n y polit- from the federal government through Dr. Friday Asked to Resign Tustin Co-op. Shipping Asso- ical or other influences from in a n y w a y c o n t r o l l i n g the policies the United States Department of Ag- ciation. a t L a n s i n g for w o o l b a g s a n d s h i p collect t o t h e of t h i s a g r i c u l t u r a l w o r k . " H o w s t r a n g e t h a t r e m o v i n g t h e riculture from the State of Michigan The board of agriculture and trus- Reading Co-op. Ass'n. F a r m B u r e a u . T e l l u s a b o u t h o w m a n y fleeces ds from the p a r t i a l control of t h e f a r m e r s of t h e i r through the State Department of Ag- tees of Michigan's agricultural col- Fremont Co-op. Prod. Ass'n. respective counties a n d p l a c i n g j t h e m absolutely a t the beck a n d riculture and the Extension Service, lege have asked for the resignation Clare County Farm Bureau. y o u will h a v e . W e g r a d e p r o m p t l y o n a r r i v a l of call of the S t a t e A d m i n i s t r a t i v e B o a r d should " r e m o v e them from the Board of Supervisors and of Dr. Friday, it is reported, because from the executive committee of the of dissatisfaction with his adminis- Oxford Farm Bureau Local. wool and return y o u your warehouse receipt and from politics." Battle Creek Farm Bureau Ottawa County Farm Bureau. Not trative methods and his economic y o u r regular cash a d v a n c e of 2 5 c e n t s a p o u n d . Is not r a t h e r t h e whole scheme one to b u i l d u p a powerful one cent of salary or expense is or theories. One of Dr. Friday's eco- Ass'n. political m a c h i n e at the expense, if necessary, of t h e desires of has been paid by the Michigan State n o m y Ideas is that farmers are not Kalamazoo Farmers Prod. Final s e t t l e m e n t w h e n t h e p o o l is sold o u t . t h e farmers of t h e several counties? T h e S t a t e B o a r d of A g r i - Farm Bureau as charged. Expenses suffering from hard times so much Company. for travel and other expense are paid as fiom a belief of hard times, a Mason County Co-op. Mktg. c u l t u r e , which is composed almost e n t i r e l y of f a r m e r s , is r e p o r t - Ass'n., at Scottville. ed to have seen in recent d e v e l o p m e n t s t h e evidence of a desire by the County Board of Supervisors form of hysteria which the doctor Allegan Farmers Co-op. Ass'n. on t h e part of M i c h i g a n ' s Chief E x e c u t i v e , a n d his political as- and the Ottawa County Farm Bureau. —OTTAWA CO. FARM BUREAU of 25 years. The railroads also con- believes afflicts farmers at periods The following will accept and Pooling Rewards Care in Handling Wool to acquire complete control of M . A . C . — p a r t i c u l a r l y sider the doctor a good witness at NEWS, July, 1923. ship wool. Cash advance to be d e p a r t m e n t and t h e C o u n t y A g e n t system. I t is rate hearings. Possibly the board is sent from State Farm Bureau a d m i t t e d t h a t s u c h an a r r a n g e m e n t w o u l d c e r t a i n l y be a s t r o n g ' not to be blamed for thinking that headquarters: •nan in building u p a p o w e r f u l political m a c h i n e . John D. Pays Gas Tax Dr. Friday is a little too far remov Beaverton Co-op. Ass'n., July 23-24 and every two weeks fol- MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU 3 after all, this r u m p u s a b o u t t h e F a r m B u r e a u ' s po- When the two cent a gallon gaso- ed from the soil to conduct an agrl litical a - is j u s t a smoke screen t h r o w n u p by political line tax of the state of Indiana went cultural college—CAPPER'S WEEK- lowing on Monday and Tuesday. Twining Co-op As'n., at any Wool Department lead ' power a n d y e t *more p o w e r . Certainly, a into effect on June 1st, the oil com- LY, June 9, 1923. or t h e C o u n t y A g e n t s o u t of politics, panies only raised the price to con- time except Saturday. Lake Odessa Farm Bureau Lansing, - Michigan sumers one cent, the company pay- Patronize our advertisers and Community Unit. a political source, is indeed h u m o r o u s . A polecat ing one-half of the tax. they will patronize us. r e m a r k about t h e a r o m a of a g o a t ! 13, 1»33 MICHIGAN FARM miRTCATJ NEWS THREE ? . —. • E N RYE AND St. Joseph Bureau MeadowBrookHerefords^trei^1^^ Gives Varied Service Lincoln Fruit Growers Ass'n at Stevensville BUSINESS NEWS breeding stock for sale, both se*es, any a#e. Can, phone or writ* Karl O. MaCarty, ED ROCK WHEAT (Continued from page 1) chinery for excavating it has furnish- ed a cheap source of lime and en- Makes Success ot Michigan's First Precooler W A N T E D — A good Farm Lighting and Power P l a n t Eli Lindsey, Eielton, Mich- igan. It Bad Axe, Huron Co. H E R E F O R D . ? GAIN IN FAVOR couraged the growing of the crop, as practically all St. Joseph county land requires from 1 to 2 tons of F A R M B U R E A U VIRGIN WOOL, out Younir Cows with calves by aid* consisting ing blankets, $5 each. J u s t the thhig for of blood from America's foremost herds at campers, canoeists, sportsmen. Color, prices that enable them urtder Rarliripe Merc ground limestone per acre for suc- dark Michigan green. Soft and warm. ford Beef Plan to pay for themselves within Improved Strains Get cessful alfalfa production. Two sizes—Columbia, 66x84 Inches and a year to 18 months. BtrtW including priae The value of the work of the the Collegiate, 60x72 Inches. E a c h $6 winners at the larger shows pt practical [etter and Better Say County Farm Bureau in holding postpaid. A bargain, Mich« Farm Bur- prices. Herd headed by' Straight Kd#« eau Clothing D e p ' t . , 221 Nl Cedar St., 1169786, one of two sons of Perfection Fairfax out of a daughter of the Famous DiHlWMr. Field Inspectors meetings and otherwise available instructions for growing making Lansing, Mich. T. F. B. Sotham & Bona (Herefords sines 1839), St. Clair, Mieh. this crop, testing soils to find out FALL SEED GRAINS — Make H > SELECTION HELPS the amount of lime required, and urging the individual farmers to try plans now to sow Registered or Cer- tified grain seed this fall. The farm it would be hard to estimate. Now Bureau Seed Dep't., is prepared to H PAYS TO BUY PUKE BRUSHES* Of Seed Dep't. to Handle that alfalfa is established, dairying supply you with the best Rosen Rye, D 1 D C A N « "Th« ?h«*]>rt»g and other livestbek farming will tified Wheat and Rye logically follow and that project will Red Rock Wheat and Winter Bar- be pushed harder by the Farm Bu- ley. STATE FARM BUREAU SEED For Members reau from now on. DEP'T., Lansing Michigan. Club Work Is Fostered gan Crop Improvement As- Much interest has been aroused n inspectors have started out in swine raising and farm life among e annual field inspection of the boys by the Pig Clubs, actively nd rye and early reports indi- supported by the Farm Bureau. HOGS WILL MATURE EARLIER t there will be a large quant- A club has been maintained in the If You Feed 'Em Detroit Star Brand ^ertified Rosen Rye and Red neighborhood of Constantine for sev- heat seed available this fall, eral years. Among the boys entering Prccooling Plant of the Lincoln Fruit Growers' Ass'n., at Stevensville Meat, and Bone, Hog Digester Tankage e Rosen Rye first made its this club three years ago were Eu- Builds bone and muscle on young pigs. You can market two months Michigan farmers back in gene Crow and Paul Crow, sons of Above is shown a cut of the first through an unprecedented straw- vice to every berry grower in the earlier than by feeding with corn alone, besides brood sows will eat he present generation of Cer- H. E. Crow. They raised a Duroc precooling plant in Michigan. It was berry season. Abnormal weather county. NONE of their young'uns. eed has in» no way lost the gilt each. With this start in pure- erected by the Lincoln Fruit Grow- conditions, such as a cold and back- eristics of quality and pro- breds they increased the number of ers Association of Stevensville, a ward spring, followed by two weeks Description of Plant "There's a Difference in Condition of Hogfr" y which have won this var- purebreds until now all the sows farmer-owned stock company organ- of excessive heat, day and night, The plant has 4 rooms with a ernational fame. In fact, Cer- kept on the farm are fine purebred ized by the Lincoln Township Farm brought the strawberries into-a state capacity -of about 8 cars. By alter osen Rye today is on a high- Durocs and Mr. Crow and his two nately cooling 2 rooms at a time, the than ever before. Each year sons are in partnership on all the Bureau in Berrien County. where precooling could not be of any average daily output is 4 cars. Ow ^ H r m Crops Department of the hogs, the boys owning the sows and The Lincoln Fruit Growers Asso- help, as the berries were practically ing to the comparatively high over ^ H i n Agricultural College makes caring for them and all three shar- ciation was organized in November, cooked before they were picked. This head expense is is now planned to ^^ftlections which are increased ing equally in the profits. Mr. Crow 1921, for the purpose of erecting a season has more than ever demon- double the precooler's capacity and Free Booklet ;h'e perfect isolation of South Man- is not worrying about his boys leav- precooling plant to be used particu- strated that precooling will not make to use it as a central station for the contains i Island. Conditions on the island ing the farm. They plan to stay larly in connection with the handling a good berry out of a poor one." Full Information d to bring out a rye of exceedingly there, and will make good farmers of small fruits. The inability of small fruits, covering the area from Last year the association handled south of St. Joseph to the Indiana DETROIT PACKING CO., Detroit, Mich. h quality and South Manitou and good livestock men, and with sen has twice won highest honors the knowledge they are gaining, will Berrien County growers in previous fifty-five cars of berries without a boundary line. Give this product a trial! It means money for you. Guaranteed 5 0 % the International Grain and Hay be able to make a success of farm- years to ship berries into farther single rejection or criticism. Since The building is, in fact, a combi- protein. Packed in 100 lb. bags. gt&Jtt Chicago. Such seed is the ing, both financially and as leaders markets and a desire to divert part then they have shipped a large vol- nation precooling plant and packing Your local co-op. manager or t h e Michigan State F a r m Bureau will ^ H stock for the Certified seed in their community. of the bulk from the Chicago mar- ume of peaches, pears, grapes and house. For the precooling, the cold take your order and fill promptly. led in isolated fields on the Paul and Kenneth Munson, sons ket, prompted a number of growers apples without a refusal or adjust- air system is used, i. e., instead of d. of Wm. Murison in the same com- to follow j the example set by the ment. This demonstrates the value having the ammonia coils in the pre- munity, are following the same plan fruit growers' associations of the Pa- of supervised packing and proper coolers themselves, they are placed "C ction Aids Improvement dition to the Island work sev- of partnership with their father in cific coast. conditioning before shipment. Two in so-called bunker rooms and the the farm livestock, and show both The capital stock of the Lincoln other precooling plants in the coun- cold air is fanned through air ducts inland growers are practicing hogs and cattle at the fair each lection for Rosen Seed. L. A. year. Other communities which Fruit Growers Association is $20,- ty are worthy of mention although in the floor of the rooms holding the k of Parma, and Farley show the effect of club work in the 000 divided into 200 shares at $100 the Farm Bureau had nothing to do fruit, while the warm air, rising to Don't Buy That Suit with their inception. One is at Co- the ceiling, Is returned to the bunk s of Albion, have been exceed- quality of the swine kept and the each, which are in the hands of loma, the other at Sodus. interest that the boys take in it are about 18© stockholders, very few uccessful in keeping their Mendon and Centerville which have stockholders owning more than one Save Money on Fourth of July er rooms and cooled again. ' This method is considered better than the Until You See lected Rosdti Rye up to high- specialized on Durocs, White Pigeon share. One instance in connection with common refrigerating process be ndards of productivity with with a large number of Poland •well-filled heads and plump Chinas, and Moorepark, where be- No Corner on the Stock these plants is worthy of notice. cause the air blast carries away the There was every reason to anticipate excessive moisture of the fruit. Since Our Line of even superior to the original cause of club activities, Hampshires The most desirable features of the a slump in the berry market from the above cut was made, a commodi predominate. In addition to the Seed certified by the Michi- clubs this year in the communities plant are that only stock holders Sunday, July 2, to Tuesday, July 4, ous office has been added to the ^ ^ ^ op Improvement Association mentioned, the work is being intro- can use the precooler and that by in the 1922 strawberry season. The plant. Woolens limiting the member's holding to 5 The Dictionary says "Wool- B y a generation or two removed duced at Sturgis, Burr Oak, Fabius shares, no single grower, broker or price, however, sagged but little dur- Mr. Adolph F . Stein, well known ens" "Consist wholly or In part • s u c h breeding and selection Leonidas and Lockport. ing the period. It is easy to discover artist of Chicago, has designed an Club work has placed the county speculator ctn get control of the the main reason. Thirty carloads of attractive label to be used in con- of wool," but Farm Durean • w i l l be available in quantity on par with many corn belt counties management of the plant. berries, which would under previous nection with pre-cooled and graded suits are made from 100% Vir- ^ H l seeding and much of it will in quality of hogs found on farms The present management is in the conditions, have been thrown onto fruit shipped by the Lincoln Ass'n. gin Wool fabrics, thus assuring H through the Seed Department here. Working with the different hands of Louis Mongreig, president, the market, were placed in the three double wear. • Michigan State Farm Bureau. swine breeders' associations of the Otto Hoge, vice-president; The Stevensville precooler has been county which were also organized by Henry precoolers of the county and taken so successful that the Berrien County Farm Bureau suits are tailor- I Rock wheat, according to in- the Farm Bureau, well bred swine of Weltman, Sec'y., and Treas., and out as the market was able to absorb Farm Bureau is attempting to estab- ed to your individual measure H H of the Michigan Crop Im- good type are so numerous that any Manager, Frank Bod jack, R. P. them. The fact that the mai.: t was lish more plants of this character. —not cut down to come some- ^ ^ • e n t Association, is also con- farmer can easily have the best to Neebes, Harry Archer and Harry F. kept up resulted in a savin of at Considerable interest is being shown where near giving you a sail»* I to show well in the field. raise, in fact, because of the many Gast, directors. least $100,000 to the Berrien coun- and it is probable that two or three factory fit. good boars kept about, any time he "The success of the precooling de- ty berry producers. This means that ^^•the winter has been hard on takes a sow to a neighbor's to breed, pends largely on the quality of the the comparatively few who had in- more plants will be in operation be- We have a fine line of sum- ^ ^ n a t inspected, fields of Red he is improving his stock. fore another season, although the mer suitings. W r i t e to us for Hog Cholera Control fruit," says Henry Weltman, the vested their money in precooling need may be met by enlarging the ^ ^ • h o w as little or less injury samples and Instructions tic ^ ^ • n y other variety. Herman One of the most important fea- manager. "In 1923 we have gone plants rendered a most valuable ser- Stevensville precooler. taking your own measurements. lengel. of Rochester, has a six-acre tures of the Farm Bureau's work in promoting the swine industry in the products were shown. Please state your age. ^ B great promise, while J. W. county has been the control of hog The Farm Bureau has played a Manistee Co. Bureau continue until every section of the county is supplied with marl for at We guarantee our tailoring ^B*uber of Frankenmuth, C. D. cholera. leading part in tuberculosis eradica- Before the organization of the tion, in explaining the work and in- Ready To Dig Marl least one year's supply. to be satisfactory to the most H p e r of Clinton, B. E. Ball of Under the present plan 50 to 60 exacting. We sell a t wholesale ft and Ralph Arbogast of Union Farm Bureau and the employment of ducing farmers to test under the Ac- and the price is always the a County Agent in the county, the credited Herd plan. The educational Manistee, July 9.—After spending cents per cubic yard will be the cost K ' c among the many who have losses from this scourge ran from value of this work has been such some time investigating different of marl to the user and a cheap sup- same. ^ K e l d s of high purity. $30,000 to $40,000 per year. Now, that last fall the Board of Supervi- machines and methods for extracting ply of lime from this souree is per- IH F r o m Smut the losses are insignificant. There sors voted unanimously to appropri- marl, for farm use, the Manistee manently assured for Manistee ^>. Finkbeiner last fall gave his was one outbreak in the Constantine ate money to test all cattle in the County Farm Bureau Executive Com- County farmers. We also handle a fine line e hot water treatment for territory last year, but surrounding county, and none but favorable com- mittee has selected a special marl of all-wool auto robes and bed herds were soon vaccinated and the ment has been heard on their action. machine, having a capacity of from blankets, wool batts and yarns. ut and has almost eliminated disease was confined to the locality ase from his stock of wheat. where it broke out. There have been 60 to 90 cubic yards per day. Ottawa County Plans Big Farm Bureau Picnic Aug. 8th j | : Red Rock fields are grown no losses so far this year. Senator O. Disagrees * in Manistee County is the first county ^ H p treated for the Stinking Poultry Profits Shown Last fall, November 1st, eight the northern part of the state With Gas Tax Facts develop the use of marl, though in If present plans materialize, the to MICHIGAN STATE mt and none of this disease is per- farm ted in Certified fields. poultry flock owners were in- duced to begin careful cost and pro- he attacks. (Continued from page 1) the southern and eastern counties, a Ottawa County Farm Bureau picnic FARM BUREAU number of these machines are operat- will be held at the Jamestown Spring Fabrics Dep't. The Red Rock variety fits well duction accounts with their flocks of Senator Osborn says, "One cannot ing successfully. Grove August 8 th. The executive ;o the state-wide campaign for a hens. This was done with the idea Excavating will start immediately committee of the Farm Bureau is Lansing Michigan ler home use of flour from Mich- ty of showing the farmers of the coun- expect to act on any measure of the how much money they are losing importance of this one, without dis- upon arrival of the machinery and now completing plans for the picnic. m wheat since it is of exceptional by neglecting to give the hens on pleasing some of their constituents." lling quality and flour from this their farms the proper feed and care. That seems probable, especially when riety of wheat makes Michigan These flock owners are S. C. Hagen- one does not accurately inform him- asewives forget the more expen- buch, Calvin Garber, C. W. Corner, self on the provisions of this import- Chas. Erbe, Mrs. C. C Grim, Mrs. ant legislation. e brands made from hard wheats Clayton Heimbaugh, T. M. Percy and ^__^____™_ K H theTwest. Plan E Manistee, Line Michigan E E BUREAU IS toR get GRASSHOPPERS certified Rosen Rye Victor Osgood. 1 Red Rock Wheat for seed this from Nov. 1 to June 1 was $1155.89 Senator ©feborn throws up his hands L either from individual members and the total receipts $3174.51, in holy l|oijror at the spectacle of July 7. — Grasshoppers Crop It was estimated that the gas tax The total expense on the 8 flocks would produce $7,000,000 annually Improvement leaving a net return of $2018.62 more state officials who would be Protect Your Home re again or Ipciation made throughtheirtheappearance Seed De- over and above all expense. The to- required to collect this total, declar- men large numbers rtment of the Michigan State that it is neces- Farm tal number of the hens in all these ing, "Again, the gas tax would create yHit,to fight t Hthis I B your whichthemis already year'sneeds. in orderpreparing to pro- flocks is 1328. This gives a net re- about one hundred new state jobs, a crop. The Manistee turn per bird over all expense of thing that those having the best in- WITH A CYCLONE INSURANCE POLICY mty Farm Bureau points out that $1.52. Such figures as these con- terests of the state of Michigan at s much safer to destroy them early vince farmers that it will pay to get heart sought to prevent." in to wait until the damage is the proper feed for their hens and IN THE take care of them. A few paragraphs later he makes ie. They declare that poison bait Poultry culling has been carried the astounding statement that, "It ftpnly successful method for con- out on a large number of farms, and was estimated that it would cost from t ft tor the hoppers have hatched all farmers are coming to realize thirty to forty per cent of the entire Hkommend the following: POISON BAIT ^ H i . Sawdust or Bran that there is one thing they can eas- amount to collect it." Whew! Pity ily do to make their poultry more the poor tax collectors! Thirty per profitable and through demonstra- cent of $7,000,000 would be $2,100,- Michigan Mutual Windstorm ^ • t . Low Grade Molasses tions conducted by the County Agent H s . Salt K s . Arsenic ^ B to moisten thoroughly. Mix are beginning to learn how to do it 000 to be divided among the 100 themselves. Co-operative Marketing employes which the senator imagines would be necessary. That would al- There are eight Co-operative 'As- low them only $21,000 apiece! Insurance Company H i scatter thinly over infested sociations of farmers located in St. What Are The Facts? The above is a picture of the home of Mrs. Hayward of Leelanau county, after the visitation of a windstorm. Photo taken by M. F. Andrus, B A r i n g careful to prevent pos- Joseph county, besides the Four But seriously what has been the ^Hinger to children and live Counties Association at Marcellus experience of other states in collect- Secretary of Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Co., Hastings, Mich. Hastings, Michigan which does considerable business ing gasoline taxes? Senator William ~ l c and other materials for here. All but one of these associa- M. Connelly, of Spring Lake, who led lg this bait are being sup- tions w^ere organized through the ef- the fight for the Warner two cent reo by the Manistee County in forts of the Farm Bureau, one being The Michigan Mutual Windstorm In- Your policy in this Company is not only based operation before the Bureau was gasoline tax bill in the Senate, secur- upon good faith and commercial honor, but is sureau. organized. ed cost of collection figures from A detailed account of the activities several other states where gas taxes surance Company Has— backed by assessable assets of of these co-operations will be given are in force. :T CLOVER MAKES in a later article. They are doing According to these figures, Sena- 1st—79,725 Members (Jan. 1st, 1923). Over $255,00ft,000 INE CATTLE PASTURE most of their business through Farm tor Connelly shows that Oregon col- 2nd—$255,000,000 Assessable Assets. For 38 years the Company has experienced pros- Bureau channels, using the services lected $ 1,200,00« in gas tax'at a cost of the Elevator Exchange, Producers of $5,000; Connecticut collected 3rd-$307,039 Cash in Bank and drawing interest. perity and adversity has never been found Wanting. |and, July 11.—The Midland Livestock Commission Company, Farm Bureau and the County Purchasing Department and other $734,000; Maryland $1,200,000; 4th—All Adjured Claims and Debts Paid. Here are two of the most important things you |ltural Agent have been boost- agencies established through the Georgia $739,188; North Carolina, 5th—Conservative Management. should remember about the Michigan Mutual growing of Sweet clover for State Farm Bureau. $780,000;Colorado $687,000; Mon- tana $250,000; South Dakota $330,- Windstorm Insurance Company: it two years. A most notable Other Activities 6th—An Absolutely Accurate System of Handling le of Sweet clover for pasture Besides the main lines of work al- 000; South Carolina $90,000 and This Company has paid about Two Million ready mentioned, much time has Louisiana $484,000; all without any All Its Business. Dollars in Losses to its members since its 1 e has been developed this been devoted to the introduction of by Fred Sias who owns a large better seeds. ' One reason why the or a very negligible expense to the ust out of Midland. Mr. Sias alfalfa campaign has been so suc- states. It costs Kentucky $1,000 to istured 57 head of four-year cessful is because the farmers have collect $450,000 in tax, and Pennsyl- TS on 25 acres of Sweet clover had good seed to sow. During 1921 vania $50,000 to collect $2,389,000. 7th—Has Regular Auditing and Is Under Jurisdiction of State Insurance of Company's Books organization. for The Losses and Expenses of this Company 38 years have been paid with only 13 ay 4. During "It cost Pennsylvania $50,000 to Department. l the County Farm Bureau supplied 8th—Back of It, 38 Years of Success —Adjusting assessments, or an average of 5 /s cents per bunch of steers received, in over 15,000 pounds of good northern collect the tax for the reason the tax to the Sweet clover, a small grown alfalfa seed to its members. was collected from the retailer while hundred per year. in the other states it was collected and Paying Its Losses Fully and Promptly. >f grain. They were shipped This seed business is now cared for from the distributor and the whole- by the Co-operative Associations. July to the Detroit market. Large numbers of farmers have saler," says Senator Connelly. fide remarkable gains. been urged and aided to secure bet- "Pennsylvania is this year amending her pasture available would ter seed stocks of all grains and po- its law so that the tax will be col- OFFICERS •rud so many head of cattle tatoes. For the last three years a lected from the wholesalers and that |and remained 100% efficient. held Grain and Potato Show has been will greatly reduce the expense to at Centerville where each year President, Hon. H. Clay McNitt, Cadillac Vice-Pres., Guy E. Crook, Hastings Sec'y-Treasurer, E F. Andrus, Hastings is loud in his praise of Sweet from 200 to 300 exhibits of quality the state." V a pasture crop. FOUR MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS z_l _TO*ia, l8o 'il POULTRY CULLING BUSINESS MEN JOIN FARMERS FOR PICNIC PORTLAND LOCAL COOP. SPIRIT OF FARMERS INSPECT FOR SALE Michigan Mutual BEING PUSHED BY Midland, July 5.—A big com- HOLDS BIG PICNIC OFFICERS BRINGS DAIRIES, ALFALFA 1 Acme Model No. 11, 32 volt mo- tion picture projector equipped with the followinfj: Insurance Co. munity picnic was held at the Fair SUCCESS TO UNIT 2 lamps, 50 feet of heavy duty ex- Lansing, Michigan WEXFORD BUREAU Grounds yesterday under the joint auspices of the local Chamber of FOR MEMBERSHIP Portland Board Shows Interest ON RECENT TOUR tension cord to be used with farm light plants, 50 feet of extension cord and 1 rheostat to use with 110 volt circuit. Commerce and the Midland County ii Ju ''Homelite" Portable Electrlc- Series of Schools Shows Big Farm Bureau. Twilight Meeting In Grove In Work Of Organization Midland County Farm Bureau ng-nt Plant developing 500 volts and weighing 100 lbs., operates above $264,909.45 In the program which followed the A n d Gets Results motion picture machine perfectly Paid to Michigan Farmers i n pa Demand For This Work. Staged By Live-Wire Sponsors Trip To Best four hours on 1 gal. of gasoline and Five Years. Eleven Years SUCOP? picnic dinner Mr. H. H. Dow gave an In a stalfe-wide contest to de- four ounces of lubricating oil; an Interest Runs High interesting talk on the agriculture of Local Leaders termine the best managed local co-^ Herds A n d Fields ideal outfit for schools, churches, ful Operation. Japan and Senator A. H. Gansser of operative association, the PortlandT Granges, Farm Bureaus or county Bay City delivered an eloquent and Farm Bureau Community Unit could Midland, July 9—Acting in ac- f£ A ^ n rsell k; , , nentire ew used b u t ver \ outfit fory $350. lit- Assessable Capital Over $10,000,oo, Cadillac, July 10—That Wexford tle. Will county farmers are becoming in- appropriate message of peace-time MR. NOON GIVES ADDRESS not be overlooked, for this is a live- cordance with the belief that the best B. E. Shaffer, Co. Agr'l. Agent. Hail Insurance with this compan patriotism. wire local co-op., whose officers take avenue of entrance for a new idea Greenville, Mich. is not an experiment—we have pai! creasingly interested in obtaining in an active and intelligent interest in is through the eye rather than the the losses. During 1921 Mlchigj! formation regarding poultry culling Amusements in the form of horse- Tells of Past and Present of the affairs of their associations and ear, County Agent I. B. McMurtry of shoe pitching, a base ball game and farmers received from us was convincingly shown by the poul- apply business methods to its man- Midland County recently conducted other sports were provided. The Farm Bureau; Shows agement. try culling schools recently held on local unit of the national guard gave a dairy-alfalfa tour through Midland, It isn't a case of "Let George Do Bay and Saginaw counties as part of TIX-TON-MIX $74,670.25 several leading Wexford county Value of Organization An economical protector of poultry farms, under the supervision an exhibition drill. Concessions were It" at Portland. The directors know the state and federal campaign for No farmer can afford to be withom Portland, July 9—Nature smiled what is going on. They hold reg- more efficiency in dairies and the sheep health sold by drug and gen- of County Agent Wm. F. Johnson handled by the American Legion. eral stores or a $3 package enough Hail Insurance in this reliable con and the Wexford County Farm Bu- Over 700 automobiles were on the on the twilight picnic of the Port- ular monthly meetings and special use of leguminous fodders to that for 30 sheep six months by paid pany. This company guarantee land Unit of the Ionia County Farm meetings when necessary. In their end. parcel post from reau. grounds and the attendance was es- assessments shall not exceed thre timated at 3,000 people. Bureau held recently at Dilley's park not meetings they talk business and In conducting the tour, County PARSONS CHEMICAL CO., 400 Mr. Johnson declares that these crops or weather. They sent out Agent McMurtry of Midland was as- per cent in any one year. The success of this community pic- in Portland. The evening was ideal, E. Mich. Ave., Lansing, Mich. schools showed a marked improve- quarterly reports to their 330 mem- sisted by James Hayes of the Dairy nic furnishes a splendid example of the sun coming out brightly after Extension ^Department of the Michi- ment over any heretofore held in the what can be done when city and a threatening rain. Every arrange- gan Agricultural College. county, not only in point of atten- county folks really get together. ment had been made for the success The Geo. Bergtold and Frank dance and interest taken, but from of the occasion by Lester M. Camp- Trombley herds east of Midland, the the standpoint of information along Wilder Holstein herd and the Oviatt bell, Secretary of the Lodal Unit. poultry lines shown by those in at- Grimm Proves Superior farm in Bay county were visited in Electric light* swung among the tendance. He declares that the past the morning. three years show a marked improve- In Midland County trees of the beautiful park illumina- Dinner was served in the Marsten ted the picnic grounds and the long ment along the latter line and en- farm grove on the Dixie Highway courages the Extension workers in Midland, July 11—Only a few rows of table's the belief that, slowly perhaps, but years ago it was practically impossi- farmers and townspeople gathered Burely, they are getting the message ble to buy Grimm alfalfa and be for the big around community assured that it was genuine Grimm. ade flowed like water and food of which feast. Lemon- the out of Bay City, where Hayes Bpoke on the use of alfalfa for better re- sults from dairy herds. The Mar- sten herds were inspected. Geo. J. You Can Better Your across. However, since the organization of all kinds was provided in abundance. The first stop was made at the the Farm Bureau, we have a Farm farm of John Guernsey, in Cedar Bureau Seed department which guar- There are 300 members of this Hicks and Lawrence Bannan, Coun- ay Club Agent for Saginaw County, joined the tourists at this point and Produce Returns Creek township. The attendance was antees its alfalfa to be true to name very live co-op. unit and while no- piloted them to the Geo. J. Hicks small, only nine people showing up, and quality. It is now possible for a body' called the roll, it was evident farm on the Gratiot road out of Sag- You can get the full return from your berries, but made up in Interest and intelli- farmer to be sure that the alfalfa from the large attendance that most inaw. fruits, vegetables, eggs, and poultry by marketing gent, Inquiries for information. The seed he has bought is really Grimm. of them were present. Music through- Polled Guernseys Interest Guernsey flock are white Wyan- out the evening was furnished by the According to Hayes, the Hicks them through your Michigan State Farm Bureau Under the direction of County herd was the best Guernsey herd he dottes, which is one of the leading Agent McMurtry and the Midland Boys' band of Portland. Mr. William had observed as far as he had gone Produce Exchange at Detroit. Your Co-operative breeds In Wexford county. Pryer, president of the Portland County Farm Bureau a large acreage Farm Bureau Community Unit, pre- on the tours of the state. The meth- Association can handle the details for you. You At the farm of W. B. Spencer, of Grimm alfalfa as well as common sided during the program. He wel- ods of milking on the n Hicks farm Meawataka, a 200 flock of white alfalfa has been sown in Midland comed the farmer members to the proved of unusual interest. The should ship through your local co-op. for best results. Leghorns furnished the demonstra- County. This spring the superiority picnic and modestly declared that the Hicks Polled Guernseys attracted tion. Twenty-one interested poultry of considerable attention, as Mr. ]licks Many farmers are not receiving the best market Grimm alfalfa was very; success of their local was not due to has developed the polled "Guernseys raisers were in attendance. This is noticeable. Fields of Grimm were o the officers or directors but to the until he now has both sexes; without prices for produce, for a number of reasons. Many one of the best managed flocks in solid mass of deep green foliage while splendid support and co-operation of horns. *' the county and is very creditable. A most of all the fields of Common the farmer members who have The tour was continued from others are getting top prices through the demonstration poultry farm is being showed more or less winter killing. brought in their produce and had there back on Ingersoll township in arranged for at this place which will The early cuttings have furnished made their purchases through the LESTER M. CAMPBELL Midland with inspection of Hardigan Farm Bureau Produce Exchange work in conjunction with the Michi- impressive evidence of the value of co-op. In welcoming the business bers, giving a full detailed statement alfalfa fields along the route. Mid- gan Agricultural college, properly Grimm alfalfa and past experience men and townspeople of the village of the business handled during the land county has one third of the You have been reading about them in the Michigan culled, bred and managed in such a indicates that by the third year there Mr. Pryer declared that the time had preceding three months and the ex- total acreage of Hardigan alfalfa. Farm Bureau News. Detroit is a great market and is way that the eggs, chicks, cockerels, will be a still greater superiority now come when they all realized act financial standing of their asso- Midland Farm Bureau men expect to develop and hold the center of the etc., may be recommended to pros- sholKn by the Grimm. they could not get along without ciation. Hardigan seed industry. The tour eager for good farm produce, properly handled and pective purchasers. By gettim* dem- The Portland Farm Bureau Com- each other, but must work together munity Unit operates a warehouse of the three counties ended jvith in- brought to the consumer in good condition. We onstration farms in the county, the for success. spection of the Hardigan alfalfa on which handles the farmers' grains the H. Vincent farm. Several fields County Agricultural Agent feels a want will be filled for people de- siring good stock in having it with- BENZIE APPROVES Mr. Ralph L. Helm, the new coun- and purchases for them, coal, feeds, of Grimm alfalfa were also inspec- ty agent in Ionia county, was next fencing, posts, twine, and other sup- ted. keep your Co-operative Manager thoroughly in- formed on W H E N and H O W to make shipments. introduced. He congratulated the plies. They also have a cream sta-1 in their own borders. COUNTY" T. B. TEST Portland Local on their splendid suc- tion which has been exceptionally Increase your returns by working with him and with At the farm of W. H. Harvey in Hanover, the Barred Rock flock of successful. The cream is shipped to cess and expressed his appreciation the M. A. C-dairy, except on Satur- of the cordial reception which they [J. P. FARMERS us. Ellen Galbraith furnished the next Supervisors Feel Campaign had afforded him and told some- days when it goes to Ionia. M. A. C. SHIP NOW demonstration. Mrs. Galbraith ex- pects to change to white Leghorns Would Increase Market Bureau activity in Ionia County. butter is handled for the members. thing of his plans for increased Farm Poultry and farm produce are hand- led in connection with the creamery TO JOIN BUREAU All Kinds of Poultry and probably arrangements will be For Dairy Products station. Mr. R. R. Melvin has charge Especially Broilers, Hens and Ducks made here for another demonstra- Tax Reform Advocated The second speaker on the pro- of this part of the Unit's affairs. Northern Michigan Boosters Shipping tags and information tion farm. She has built an up-to- Beulah, July 7.—Illustrating the gram was Stanley M. Powell of the This association also handles live gladly furnished on request date, well lighted, and ventilated strong sentiment in wide-awake coun- stock co-opejatively for its members. Hold Series of Meetings. poultry house and is making a scien- ties for the adoption of the State's Publicity Department of the State Mr. A. Fred JKlotz, its vice-president, Plan Campaigns Other Products Handled and Marketed tific study of the poultry business, program for the eradication of bovine Farm Bureau. He explained the is in charge Of this phase of the ac- both from production and market- tuberculosis on the county area basis legislative activities of the Michigan tivity of the Unit. Farm machinery Asparagus, Strawberries, Gooseberries, Raspbei Upper Peninsula farmers are ing standpoints. Twenty-seven peo- the Benzie County Board of Super- State Farm Bureau and spoke in fa- was formerly handled by the Asso- ciation but thisr department has been thoroughly convinced as to the value ries, Celery, Potatoes, and all kinds of fruits and ple were in attendance at this place. visors at a recent meeting voted to vor of the income tax, the gasoline Keep Expert on Tip Too tax, the deferred forest tax, and the discontinued as It was found to cause of organization and co-operation and vegetables, also eggs. Producers unable to ship co-operate with the United States De- considerable trouble and not be fi- are becoming increasingly favorable Twenty-eight people attended the partment of Agriculture, and the Meggison bill providing a new sys- nancially profitable under the local through a co-op. should write us for information on tem for distributing the Primary to the co-operative stock plan of or- school held at the farm of Theo Michigan Department of Agriculture, conditions. Richmond In Wexford township, and in putting on a county-wide test of School Interest fund, all of which The Farm Bureau took over these ganizing their local associations. how this service may be obtained. displayed such an intelligent interest all dairy cattle in the county. measures were considered at the re- projects in 1921 and at first had se- Many new locals are being promoted cent legislative session but failed of vere difficulties and business re- and existing locals are desirous of A Dep't. of Michigan State F a r m Bureau as to keep the demonstrator on his The board was addressed by Dr. tip toes for an hour and a half. A Rich, in charge of this work In Mich- final passage by both houses or were verses, but through the efficient re-organizing so that they may be in flock of Rhode Island Reds furnish- igan, who came here on the invita- vetoed by the governor. Mr. Powell management of the present officers a better position to take advantage and directors the affairs of the Unit of the services of the various Farm ed the demonstration which wound tion of the Board and County Agri- called on the Farm Bureau members are now on a sound basis and the up by Mrs. Nels Richmond announc- cultural Agent Kraker. Dr. Rich ex- to keep Informed on legislative is- members are satisfied and enthusias- Bureau departments and commodity FARM BUREAU i ing a cafeteria luncheon for all plained the method by which a coun- sues and to let their present. This was both unlooked for ty co-operates with the state and fed- and senators know of their opinions. achieved. representatives tic over the results that are being exchanges. They have recently been holding PRODUCE EXCHANGE | and welcome, being something out eral departments, and explained that He paid a high tribute to the present Mr. Allan Hughes, the manager, a series of very enthusiastic Farm of the ordinary nature for poultry to clean a country with the cattle Bureau meetings and picnics and are culling schools. population of Benzie, would cost now laying plans for Farm Bureau Detroit, Michigan membership campaigns in several 2729-31 Russell St. Cadillac 2270 The second day of school was not $2500 per year for about two years. counties. Luce, Schoolcraft and as well attended, there being only The state puts in a corps of veteri- Chippewa have already signed up five present at Neil Martin's In Sla- narians who test every herd, and then for membership campaigns and gle, five at Sam Swanson.'s In Cherry one veterinarian is left in the coun- Houghton will probably soon be add- Grove, twenty-one at John Ryd- ty to clean it up, doing the retesting ed to this list. qulst's In Clam Lake and three at work and visiting any herds that may O. L. Miller's, Chapin street, making have been missed in the original Hold Picnics and Lay Plans a total of 119 for both days. R. D. Ure, Extension Specialist in drive. After Dr. Rich had finished speak- Poultry, Michigan Agricultural Col- ing, several of the members of the On June 26th a'bunch of progres- sive dairy farfnera gathered at Sault township Town Hall and made pre- Who Buys Your Grain liminary arrangements for, the organ- lege, who conducted the dem6nstra- board expressed their approval of this tions, expressed himself as very work, and Dr. Rich was plastered much pleased at the attendance and with questions, which he answered in Interest shown. a very satisfactory manner. Then ization of a Milk Producers Ass'n., taking in the territory around Sault Ste. Marie. M. L. Noon, vice-presi- .Hay and Beans? dent of the State Farm Bureau, and County Agricultural Agent, John- the board took the proper action put- ting this county on the waiting list Alex MacVittie of the organization de- ston, in comparing the attendance partment of the State Farm Bureau and information on this subject with for this work. There are now twenty- that of three years ago, when the one counties waiting for testing. It addressed the meeting. first poultry work was undertaken, is possible that testing will not be Two days later a very enthusiastic notes very decided progress. done in Benzie for two years, but and largely attended Farm Bureau The Michigan Elevator Exchange is selling a picnic was held at McLean's Grove, The work is so much in demand it will take place as soon as the coun- in Donaldson, under the auspices of large volume of grain, hay and beans every day and that the County Agricultural Agent ties now on the waiting list are cleaned up. the Chippewa County Farm Bureau. has decided to conduct several more is in close touch with the large markets. It is in a This is a step that will protect On the following day a similar pic- schools himself in the county during Elevator and Purchasing Dcp't., warehouse of the Portland Farm Bu- nic of the Luce County Farm Bureau July. While he does not claim to Benzie County children from tuber- reau Community Unit. The cream and produce station a r e not shown. position to know where to ship your grain, hay and specialize yet, he is able to bring to culosis, and will add immensely to officers, Board of Directors and de- says that much of the credit for their was held at Manistique Lake near people the main points in culling, the popularity of Benzie as a summer partment heads of the Michigan success is due to their adequate fi- Newberry. beans to get the top prices. feeding and breeding, which is, after resort, for many summer people are State Farm Bureau, declaring that nancing. They have from $12,000 One of the most enthusiastic meet- all, probably about all they could particular about drinking milk only they had brought order out of chaos to $18,000 in operating capital and ings of this series was the Hough- absorb from any one meeting. from herds tested for tuberculosis. inventory, which enables them to ton picnic where an interested and and placed the organization on a T h e Michigan Elevator Exchange has made a sound and constructive business ba- is buy their supplies when the market responsive audience gathered to right. He also gives a large meas- learn more of the State Farm Bu- name for itself with ^}ie American grain trade. sis . ure of credit to the Michigan State reau and what the various County MARKET CONDITIONS The chief address of the evening Farm Bureau Purchasing Dep't, for Farm Bureaus were accomplishing was given by Mr. M. L. Noon, vice- the high quality of goods which they in the Lower Peninsula. W h e n big buyers want grain, hay and beans— As Reported By State Farm Bureau president of the Michigan State supply them at advantageous prices. A big picnic of a similar nature Marketing Departments Farm Bureau. Mr. Noon traced in a So far this year the local unit has is being arranged for Schoolcraft especially in big volume—they always try the masterly way the history of the made $50,000 worth of purchases. GRAIN kets at least till new crop is ready Michigan State Farm Bureau from They have bought their second car County by Miss Hazel Wlckwire, Exchange. There is but very little in the pres- to move and we believe, in the face its almost spontaneous organization of fence and the second car of posts Sec'y-Treas. of the Schoolcraft Co. ent situation to encourage anyone of the short crop in Michigan and down to the present time, endorsing and are taking one car of soft coal Farm Bureau .and County Agent T. holding wheat or rye, and we are other states as well, that we have and supplementing the sentiments per month. Concerning this soft R. Shane. The picnic will be held at Very often the Exchange's bid to its members is very much afraid farmers will be seen the bottom of the market for expressed by Mr. Powell in regard to soft coal, Mr. Hughes says, "The Stearns Gulliver Lake as soon as a favorable coal is cracker jack for any pur- date can be selected. disappointed in the priife Wtey will a long time. the stable condition of the state or- pose for which soft coal is adapted." several cent3 above jobbers' bids to local Elevators get for new wheat, especially during Mr. Noon and Mr. MacVittie re- BEANS ganization which now exists. He also declares, "The cedar posts ported that enthusiasm ran high the harvest months. We do not get Despite a continued decline in the Speaking of the development of are the finest I have ever seen, they among these progressive because of these bids for volume. a single export bid except at very certainly are grand." Mr. Hughes is Upper low figures. General prices for the bean market the past two weeks' stability of the finances of the State now distributing a 15 ton car of Michigan farmers and were loud in first half of August shipment around beans continue to move from the Farm Bureau, Mr. Noon declared twine through the Farm Bureau, their praise of the cordial hospitality Does your Elevator sell through the Elevator 94 cents Lansing rate, but that state and it looks as though surplus that a tremendous reduction in over- which he declares is underselling which was shown them throughout would mean less than 90 cents to the on hand is about cleaned up. Al- head expenses had been effected and everything in town. He is planning their travels in northern Michigan. Exchange? If not, ask us to send your co-operative farmers. Millers will soon be filled though buying is light, we cannot efficiency secured. He expressed the dairy on purchasing two cars of Milkmaker They declared they found lots of feed early in the fall. up and then our only outlet will be help but feel that if the market can conviction that the Michigan State Large quantities of bran, mid- Scotch and Irish agriculturists and elevator manager the Michigan Elevator Ex- for export. The situation looks dis- be stabilized around present prices, Farm Bureau is on its way to great- dlings, flour, chick feeds, and other that Mr. Noon being Irish, and Mr. couraging for anyone interested in sufficient buying will develop to er development and achievements. supplies are purchased for their MacVittie being Scotch, they got change's daily bids. Compare them with other seeing the farmer get a fair return clean up all the old crop beans be- He said that while organization is members at considerable saving to along fine. Their talks were varied •or his new crop of wheat. fore the new crop beans are ready the watchword of the hour, and may them. from place to place but in general, for market. bids he receives. HAY be of tremendous benefit, that it About $12,000 worth of livestock Mr. Noon discussed "What Organiza- it also has its dangers and that the is shipped by the Portland unit each tion Has Accomplished" while Mr. There is a fair demand for hay that will run No. 2 Timothy or bet- only permanent success which can month to the Michigan Livestock MacVittie took as his topic "Why Know that your grain, hay and beans are being ter, also for good grades of mixed W e Often Wonder be achieved must be secured through Exchange at Detroit. Members of We Should be Organized." Lower clover. It Is almost impossible, how- playing fair, being square with all the Portland Unit received $116 as Michigan County Farm Bureaus may sold on the best market. Why do thistles and quack grass their share of the $7,000 recently ever, to sell grades lower than No. 2 thrive so much better than decent and following the Golden Rule with pro-rated by the Detroit Exchange well keep an eye on the progress to Timothy. It looks like strong mar- crops? a firm desire to secure the greatest back to the shippers as a patronage be made by the wide-awake Upper good for the greatest number. dividend. Peninsula counties.