64.280 Farm Bureau Members Read the NEWS MICHIGAN FARM BuREi-r N E W S Published by the Michigan State Farm Bureau for its Membership "Make Farming A Business—As Well As An Occupation" VOL. I, No. 16 AUGUST 24, 1923 Issued Semi-Monthly IONIA CO. BUREAU Ingham Bureau Saves Delhi CADILLAC EXCH. Michigan Bean Men Seek to FARMERS WANT PUSHES PROJECTS Twp. Nearly $5,000 on Tile REVIEWS GOOD Build Market For Big Crop TO HEAR MORE AIDING MEMBERS Bureau's Bidder Forces Price pone the title sale until the next day at 2 o'clock, at his office in Mason, YEAR'S WORK Gas Stations Must Adopt Trade-Marked Sack ON MILKMAKER Down; Saving Amounts asking both bidders to appear with and Co-operate in Adver- Organizes Breed Associations, letters from their respective com- Markets 2,922 Cars of Spuds, Give Full Measure Call Meetings at Co-ops to to 3 Years' Dues tising Plan Holds Sales and Works panies stating that they were pre Increases Surplus, Gains pared to make prompt shipment. Get Details of Buying For Better Sires Mason, Aug. 22—An interesting Both bidders were on hand the Members example of the savings effected next day with letters from their With the 1923 bean crop already Plan being harvested in some parts of the NEW MANAGER ON JOB tivities through Farm Bureau business ac- companies saying that they could state and the acreage planted this occurred recently at a county make prompt delivery. CURTIS IS jPRESIDENT year larger than for some time past, 7 FOR OTTAWA COUNTY drain letting held at the Town Hall The Commissioner then stated that there is every indication that the Ionia National Bank Finances in Delhi Township. Bidders on tile he was ready to receive further bids, for the train were the Grand Ledge whereupon the representative of the Enthusiastic Delegates Adopt Michigan bean production will ex- Bureau Helps Members Lay Club Work and Builds ceed that of any other year Bince the Cloy Products Co.. American Sewer Cadillac Clay Co. declined to bid Strong Set of war. Of course this will depend to in Supply at Right Sales Pavilion Pipe Co. and The Cadillac Clay Co., further, taking the stand that he was the latter being there in the interests entitled to the job being the lowest Resolutions a large extent on the weather be- Time tween now and September 15th. Ionia, Aug. 23.—Prospects are of the Ingham County Farm Bureau. bidder the previous day. The Com Cadillac, Aug. lW-Three hundred This large crop of Michigan beans bright for the future of the Farm The bidding started at $30,000 missioner ruled different and the Communities which believe they is probably due in the main to the Bureau in Ionia County and the suc- and was bid down to about $24,000 American Sewer Pipe representative, delegates, directors ami friends of fact that for the past two years can contract one or more 20 ton cars cess of the membership campaign when the representatives of the bidding $20,150.00 was awarded the the Michigan Pota Growers Ex- change of 20,000 tato producing Michigan beans have been selling at of Milkmaker for delivery each Iwhich will be launched next week to Grand Ledge concern quit bidding. contract. prices relatively higher than those month during the ' winter are in re-sign former members and secure The other two bidders continued un- Had the Farm Bureau not had a members reviewed year of splen- offered for other farm products. many cases arranging for Milkmaker lew ones. til the bid stood on the Cadillac Clay bidder on the job no doubt it would did progress at e fifth annual While the increased production may meetings to bring the advantages of With a new and popular Farm Bu- Co., at $20,175. have sold for from $23,000 to $25,- meeting of the Efl nge at Cadillac cause a somewhat decreased price, the feed and the State Farm Bu- reau manager on the job, building The representative of the Cadillac 000 and they feel that they saved \ August 15-16. there is every indication that beans reau's purchasing plan to the atten- [on the foundation carefully laid by Clay Co. informed the county drain the tax payers of Delhi Township The Exchange ij 'one of the five will return the growers a good fig- tion of more Farm Bureau members his predecessor, there is every indi- commissioner that his company had anywhere from three to five thou- big co-operative mj rketing agencies ure this year, especially if the mar- in their respective territories. cation that real success is assured. several cars ready and could make sand dollars, an amount equal to affiliated with the p a t e Farm Bu- ket can be stabilized and kept from The first series of such meetings Mr. R. L. Helm, the new manager, prompt shipment. The County Drain three years' dues for its entire mem- reau. The others ai J the Milk, Live- sudden fluctuations. With such a is to be held in 'Ottowa county, be- is a man of tremendous energy and Commissioner then decided to post- bership. stock, Fruit, and I Bvator Exchang- stabilized market, beans should net ginning August 27. Other counties enthusiasm who has had a broad ex- es. the farmer about $4 a cwt. this sea- and communities are arranging for perience both as a practical farmer From a business' standpoint the son, which would not be so bad all dates. A Farm Bureau feed special- Midland Plans Lumber Exchange marketed! i,922 cars of po- and as a County Agricultural Agent. Mr. Helm has been creating a favor- able impression with farmers in all MCPHERSON SAYS Jack Bean Hole Feed progress tatoes and repoffl id considerable in furthuyer wouldn't come out and look at others if they will but take advan- was re-hired as general manager and of the Rives Shipping Association it. At present there is no co-op at Brown City, so Mr. Brown, on advice MAKE FARMING PAY tage of the organizations which they George Wager of Edmore was en- now have." gaged as sales manager and will have charge of the new branch of- Mr. Watkins is a Farm Bureau conceived the idea that it would be a man and a member of the State good service if they could get a BUREAU SECURES That is the slogan of the big edu- of his County Farm Bureau, wrote his troubles to the Michigan Eleva- tor Exchange at Lansing. The Ex- cational igan State program Fair, of Grand the West Rapids, Mich- Sep- Portland Farm Bureau fice at Edmore. The campaign to increase the Board of Directors of the Michigan large twine order and make a saving State Farm Bureau. He is also a by buying through the State Farm member of the State Board of Agri- Bureau. It was pointed out that WATER_F0R STOCK Mails Dividend Checks strength of the organization will change wrote back at once, saying tember 18 to 22. start at Edmore, August 25, at the culture,' in charge of affairs at the there were a number of communities that It would sell the hay for him A visit to the fair will be like tak- Michigan Agricultural College. He not reached by Co-ops and that if a Traffic Dep't. Gets Water For ind would see to it that he got a car. ing a short course at an agricultural The Board of Directors of the close of the Montcalm Potato tour has a big farm at Manchester, in farm in each of these would act as Shippers at Clinton, when Walton Peteet will speak to Irown shipped 12 tons of hay and college. The farmer who is anxious Portland Farm Bureau Local. Unit the Potato Growers. Mr. Peteet will Washtenaw county. He buys Farm the distributor, the farms could be Ogden and Capac d the Exchange got him $1.50 more to keep in step with the progress have declared a patronage dividend Bureau supplies, pools his wool, uses served by the State Farm Bureau. also speak at the following potato |per ton than any of his neighbors that is being made in agriculture amounting to between $400 and meetings: Wednesday afternoon, the Farm Bureau marketing service Mr. Eckerson, Secretary of the as- and livestock breeding will find much $500. The checks have been mailed and is a "regular" Farm Bureau sociation, got busy and lined up a During the hot weather of this ;ot for hay that season. Kept. 5, at Sand Lake; evening meet- out to the stockholders. This number of farms in different com- summer several instances of lack of The Exchange is a -Farm Bureau of interest to him. He will have a amount is for business done by the ing/same day in Big Rapids; Sept. man. service that is at the call of any chance to study the various exhibits, munities who would^do this. The re- watering facilities at stock shipping produce and livestock departments 6, at Traverse City; Sept. 7, a}. Boyne sult is that more than a car of twine points were reported to the Traffic Farm Bureau member. If the mem- make comparisons and learn ways of for the three months ending June City, and Sept. 8 at Gaylord. Personalities Barred ber belongs to a co-op, the Exchange improving his crops and livestock. We like our friends to be perfectly has been sold at nine dollars and Department of the State Farm Bu- 30th. Part of this dividend was re- frank—about other people.—Boston forty cents a hundred, cash, at these reau. In each instance a decided can serve him best through that co- turned from the Livestock Exchange improvement in the conditions has at Detroit and is part of the $7,000 P. M. Assures Service op. If he has no co-op., all he has to Premiums totaling $18,000 will Transcript. community distributing points. be awarded to the owners of prize- been secured. do is put it up to his County Farm recently sent back to local shippers For Lawton-S. Haven At Clinton, Michigan, there were Bureau and the Exchange will find winning animals at the West Mich- by the Detroit Exchange. -~\ no facilities for the watering of live- way to serve him. Read what the igan Fair, Grand Rapids, Sept. 17-22. Elevator Exchange has to say for WITH THE "SERVICE-PROGRESS SPECIAL" Grand Rapids, August 15 — The Pere Marquette railroad advises the State Fair Premium Committee stock. W. H. Every of Manchester reported the matter to State Farm itself in the advertisements printed Bureau officials who at once got in in this paper. Those advertisements Michigan State Farm Bureau that it is prepared to give fruit growers on touch with the New York Central are business messages for your in- Railroad and conditions were imme- formation. its Lawton-South Haven branch ex- cellent service this season. It has diately improved. run trains back' an extra trip to pick In another instance the shippers Better Sheep Result up fruit and promises that kind of of livestock at Ogden complained of Of State Wool Pools service. The Fiiiit Growers Express a long-standing difficulty in secur- has built an ici\g trestle at Hart- ing water. After the situation was Marked interest in better bred ford; there is no Warcity of ice. No brought to the attention of the rail- sheep is a direct result of wool pool- scarcity of equiprLent is anticipated. road officials in rather vigorous fash- ing in Minnesota, according to Alex The P. M. has several hundred more ion by the Farm Bureau Traffic De- Thn 1 New York Central's first train from silhouette of the partment, the pump was repaired Huddleston, president of the Minne- DeWltt Clinton In 1831. cars available this year than last and new troughs were installed. At sota Co-operative Wool Marketing When the New York Central rail- history In the train exhibits, also year. This information is in response Capac also a bad condition existed, Association. The association has road's "Service Progress Special" some very helpful information on to the State Farm Bureau investiga- as there was practically no water been giving considerable attention to train comes into your county, you what the railroads are doing today tion as to the service jthat may be ex- available. This situation has now obtaining pure-bred rams for wool will have an opportunity to see to serve farmers' needs. The train pected in that sectiof. Dana H. Hlnkley, of Petoskey, Frank Coward, of Bronson, (chair* been remedied. growers, the association's interest America's first locomotive, the De- Is well worth visiting. Watch for being in raising the average grade Witt Clintoij, which was operated in local announcements for your com- The old-fashionedf farmer who man) and A. E. Stevenson, of Port Huron, compose the committee Any livestock shippers who are of wool grown in the state. It has 1830 for th^ first time. The old en- munity if you are near the New York would not insure untijj his barn was which has charge of giving premiums at the Michigan State Fair, having difficulties of a similar na- held in Detroit this year from August 31 to September 9. ture should report at once to the already supplied many rams and ex- gine and o i e car are carried on the Central, Michigan Central lines in on fire now has a scfc who will not spray until his crop |B ruined. State Farm Bureau Traffic Depart, pects to place scores more before the train. Ttufre is a host of railroad Michigan. inent. niext breeding season. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS AUGUST 24. loo* TWO MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS CO-OPERATION IS OTTAWA CO. BUREAU Published twice a month by the Michigan State Farm Bureau at Char- lotte, Michigan. Editorial and general offices a t State Farm Bureau head- THE SURE ROAD AIDS FARM WOMEN When Grain Prices Are quarters, Lansing, Michigan. VOL. I. AUG. 2 4 , 1 0 2 3 No. 1 0 TO BETTER DAYS Home Demonstration Agent's Progam Helps Women Low You Need the Very Entered at the post office at Charlotte, Mich., as second class Peteet Proves Its Safety and of Entire County matter Acceptance for mailing at special r a t e of postage provided for in Sec. 1103, Act of Oct. 3, 1917, authorized Jan. 12, 1923. Subscription Price 50c Per Year, Included In dues of Farm Cites Its Successes Grand Haven, August 23—Farm Best Marketing Service To Delegates women of Ottawa county are get- Bureau Members. ting results through the Home Dem- The Michigan E l e v a t o r E x c h a n g e is s t a r t i n g t h e new E. E. UNGREN Editor Cadillac, Aug. 17—"The only way onstration work supported by their grain season in a s t r o n g e r financial condition than ever 8. M. POWELL. Ass't. Editor farmers can handle their marketing County Farm Bureau. They elected before a n d is in a position to give even b e t t e r service successfully and become prosperous a committee of five local women to is through co-operative marketing. plan and control the work to be car- than t h a t which has built u p and held t o g e t h e r the more Albert Towe t h a n 100 elevators which t o d a y m a k e u p t h i s powerful fiUPEAU The time has come when farmers Farm Bureau members in Eaton ried out by the County Home Dem- MICHIGAN $TA must get together on 'marketing," County, where Albert Towe was re- onstration Agent, Miss Eva K. m a r k e t i n g agency. Walton Peteet, marketing director cently county membership campaign Schurr. OFFICERS for the American Farm Bureau, told manager and always a staunch Farm Great interest has been shown in A t t h e t h i r d a n n u a l m e e t i n g of t h e E l e v a t o r E x c h a n g e W. E. PHILLIPS, Decatur President Michigan Potato Grower Exchange Bureau man,—Farm Bureau men ev- the work. Meetings have been held held r e c e n t l y a t M. A. C , it was Shown t h a t the E x - M. L. NOON, Jackson # Vice-President delegates in the principle address of erywhere in Michigan who loved to in 32 different communities cover- c h a n g e h a d j u s t completed its most successful year, fi- FRED VAN NORSDALL, Three Rivers Treasurer the meeting. ing every township in the county. nancially a n d from every other point of v i e w . During hear the forceful talks of rugged, Dlrectors-At-Large Outstanding points made by Mr. genial Albert Towe, will be shocked Many different types of projects the y e a r j u s t closed it h a n d l e d 4,450 c a r s of grain, h a y JAMES NICOL South Haven Peteet: "The time will never come by the news of his death. They have been promoted, depending upon a n d beans and. did a business t o t a l i n g $4,150,000. L. WHITNEY WATKINS Manchester when farmers of their own skill and mourn the passing of a true friend. the interests of the women of the va- MELVIN B. McPHERSON Lowell ability can market their own prod- Mr. Towe died at his home at Char- rious communities. A f t e r p a y i n g all of its o p e r a t i n g expenses a n d setting MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR Carleton ucts, at a fair value. As a result of lotte, Tuesday, Aug. 21, after a lin- In 24 Ottawa County communities EARL C. McCARTY Bad Axe aside a n ample a n d liberal surplus, it w a s able to dis- farmers' inability to market individ- gering illness. It came upon him 208 dress forms have been made by GEORGE FRIDAY Coloma ually and do it successfully, agricul- while he was engaged in Farm Bu- t r i b u t e a p a t r o n a g e dividend of $8,000 t o its m e m b e r ele- the farm women at an average cost VEROLD F. GORMELY Newberry ture has declined. For the last two reau campaign work. He was heart of*$1.00 each, resulting in a saving vators, on t h e basis of the business done b y e a c h . T h a t Commodity Directors generations its net returns have been and soul a Farm Bureau man. He of at least $7.50 a piece over a t h e service h a d been satisfactory w a s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e FRED SMITH, Elk Rapids Michigan Potato Growers Exchange smaller than those of any other ba- was in demand everywhere as a commercial^form. In 14 communities a t t i t u d e of those a t t e n d i n g t h e big m e e t i n g . Kicks w e r e M. L. NOON, Jackson Michigan Milk Producers Association sic industry. That's what's the mat- speaker. a series of 4 lessons on clothing have conspicuous b y t h e i r absence. ELMER A. BEAMER. Blissfleld Michigan Live Stock Exchange ter with agriculture. been given with great success. A WALDO E. PHILLIPS, Decatur Michigan Elevator Exchange "Farmers' cooperative marketing Those wh.o have ever heard Albert hundred and sixty-seven women at- Is your local co-operative elevator now a mem- > i i has no new principle; its sale prin- Towe in action will never forget his tended millinery schools and 108 ber of the Michigan Elevator Exchange? If not, CLARK L. BRODY, Lansing Headquarters Secretary, Manager ciples are the same as those used by message; h e lived his subject; his were given help in making or re- don't you think it should avail itself of this ser- all other businesses. sincerity was irresistible. People modeling their own hats. A saving vice? State F a r m Bureau Business Department a t Lansing Corporation and Co-operation liked Albert Towe. Wherever he of $220.94 resulted. Seed Traffic, Claims Service General Offices "The corporation is the instru- went, they wanted him to come back. The Agent visited each town and B y b e i n g a m e m b e r of t h e E x c h a n g e y o u r E l e v a t o r is Purchasing Wool Advertising ment which makes the joint effort of Mr. Towe lived in Eaton County for 52 years. When he was six years rural school during the year and sup- in a b e t t e r position to find t h e best possible m a r k e t s for A t Detroit business men possible. Farmers' co- plied nutrition stories, charts and your h a y , g r a i n a n d b e a n s . T h r o u g h o u r a r r a n g e m e n t Michigan Farm Bureau Produce Exchange 2729 Russel S t operative marketing" ts an effort to old, his parents settled a "wild forty" other Information regarding proper At Grand Rapids bring the same business success to in Benton'township. At its meeting with t h e Michigan P o t a t o G r o w e r s E x c h a n g e , y o u r p o t a - at Lansing, Aug. 22, the Michigan food. Five groups of farm women toes can be m a r k e t e d t h i s fall to t h e b e s t a d v a n t a g e . E. L. EWING,'State Farm Bureau Traffic Counsel Murray Bldg. the farming industry that the cor- carried on a study of food principles. poration has brought to other indus- State Farm Bureau State Board of Other activities during the year have Michigan Commodity Marketing Associations tries. Directors adopted the following res- H a v e y o u r d i r e c t o r s get i n t o u c h w i t h t h e E x c h a n g e included courses in household man- — Affiliated With Michigan State Farm Bureau "The dominant talk of farmers to- olution of sorrow and respect: agement, interior decoration and a n d find out a b o u t t h e service it r e n d e r s . Michigan Potato Growers Exchange Cadillac day is not 'Shall we co-operate?' but It is with a deep sense of per- work with boys and girls promoting Milk Producers Association 707 Owen Bldg., Detroit 'How?' sonal logs that we receive the —__— radO hot lunch and garment clubs. The Michigan Live Stock Exchange 425 N. Butler St., Lansing "A co-operative association is news of the death of our friend hot lunch clubs served 7,047 lunches Michigan Elevator Exchange Farm Bureau Bldg., Lansing purely a business agency. It is sub- and co-worker, Mr. Albert Towe at a cost of $244.05. ject to all the rules and hazards of a of Charlotte. Mr. STowe made a most not- MICHIGAN ELEVATOR EXCHANGE Directors and Officers of the Commodity Exchanges private business. MICH. ELEVATOR EXCH. MICH. MILK PRODUCERS ASS'N Co-operation Proved Successful able contribution to the de- Ionia County Bureau Lansing, Mich. velopment and success of the W. E. Phillips, Pres L. C. Kamlowske, Vice-Pres Decatur N. P. Hull, Pres A. M. Eckles, Vice-Pres Lansing "After 15 years' effort, co-opera- tive marketing brought California Michigan State Farm Bureau Is Aiding Its Members Plymouth through his tireless and far- (Continued from page one) Washington farmers a measure of prosperity not Carl Martin, Sec'y-Treas. Coldwater John C Near, Sec Flat Rock sighted efforts to promote its been held and more are being plan- enjoyed anywhere else in the United ned for the near future. A splen- James Nlcol South Haven B. F. Beach, Ass't. Sec Detroit States. Recent years show their poli- organization and increase its membership. did sales pavillion is now available for these sales on the Ionia Fair • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • < H. D. Horton Kinde H. W. Norton, Treas Howell cy is successful in other commodities George McCalla Ypsllantl M. L. Noon Jackson than oranges. One million cotton We have been proud to hold John Nlcolson Marietta L. W. Harwood Adrian Grounds. It has just been erected farmers are now co-operating to Mr. Towe as a splendid example by the National Bank of Ionia at a M. R. Shlsler F. M. Oehmke Caledonia .* Bach W. J . Barnard Ray Potts Fred W . Meyer Paw Paw Washington Fair Haven Dr. W . C. McKlnney...Davisburg pack and sell their cotton. Last year they borrowed $100,000,000 and made good on it. The tobacco grow- of progressive >and unselfish rural leadership because of his constant interest in the Farm cost of nearly $10,000 for the pur- pose of promoting better livestock in the county and making future sales InsureYourAutomobile MICH. POTATO GROWERS ers have organized to handle Bureau, the Y. M. C. A., the Henry Curtis, Pres EXCH. Cadillac James J . Brackenberry... .Bad Axe MICH. LIVE STOCK EXCH. their enormous crop. In Ken- Boy Scoots, the Prohibition more attractive and successful. Poultry demonstrations regarding Total Assets over $365,000.00 Fred Smith, Vice-Pres. Elk Raplda E . A. Beamer, Pres Blissfleld tucky the Burley Tobacco Associa- movement) and other agencies tion raised the price to the grower for the promotion of communi- culling and caponizing were held With congested traffic upon all highways and S. E. Rogers, Sec East Jordan W. J . Perry, Vice-Pres last week at the Ionia Free Fair. Bee C. C. Wells, Gen. Mgr Cadillac Grand Blanc from 11 to 26 cents. The big tobac- ty betterment and uplift. heavy trucks and automobiles, no wise farmer will jl co firms have continued to pay the keepers of the county have been re- 0. 8. Wood, Treaa Barryton J. H . O'Mealey, Secy Plttsford THEREFORE, BE IT RE- ceiving considerable attention. A bee J. D. Robinson Levering P . M. Granger, Treas Charlotte same dividends and the public has SOLVED, jhat we deeply mourn drive his car a day without automobile insurance. paid the same price for tobacco. keepers' tour was recently held and J. T. Bussey Provemont Alex Lindsey Decker the loss oflthis friend and trust- proved of great interest. Plans are Ernest Snyder Lakevlew lOdward Dippey Perry Greater efficiency explains it. The ed leader^ counselor and fellow W h y n o t i n s u r e in t h e p i o n e e r M u t u a l ? V Fruit and Vegetable growers are or under way to promote a program of C. H . Runciman Lowell worker, and we deplore his un- foul brood eradication throughout Now starting ninth year of success. American F a r m Bureau L. EFederation . Willett Lalngsburg ganized in every state. The potato timely death, and O. E . BRADFUTE President industry should be organized by the county. That bee keeping is C. V. Tracy Ithaca BE IT FURTHER RESOLV- quite an Important industry in Ionia About 45,000 of the leading farmers and busi- J. W. COVERDALE .Secretary 1924. ED, that as a token of our es- GENERAL OFFICERS A . F . B . F 58 East Washington S t , Chicago County was evidenced by the splen- ness men are insured in said Company.; "Orderly marketing means stan- teem and appreciation of our did exhibits of honey and other bee GRAY SILVER Washington Representative dardization, grading, packing and contacts with the life and char- LEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS Munsey Bldg., Washington, D . C. products at the recent Ionia fair. T h e Company has paid in claims since organi- selling with a knowledge of the mar- acter of our. departed brother, Ionia County was placed on the ket. a copy of this resolution be sent map, horticulturally speaking, when zation over $1,400,000.00. "The business man sells on a ris- to his family and also that the the recent state horticultural tour W A T K I N S TO B E K I C K E D O U T O F O F F I C E — W H Y ? ing market. He knows that the resolution be spread upon the The Company has experienced officers, agents recently visited some of its splendid A c c o r d i n g to an article a p p e a r i n g in t h e Detroit Times of market can't take all there is at the minutes of this meeting. orchards. The extensiveness and and claim adjusters to give you prompt service. peak price. The individual farmer MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU quality of the Ionia County orchards A u g u s t 22nd, i t is r u m o r e d a r o u n d t h e Capitol t h a t G o v e r n o r BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Company has carried insurance for such holds on a rising market to get the proved a revelation to the fruit men A l e x Groesbeck m a y oust L . W h i t n e y W a t k i n s from t h e office peak and the only way he knows the W. E. Phillips, Pres. from other parts of the state and peak has been reached is when the M. L. Noon, Vice-Pres. men as Ex-Governor Rich, the late Governor of S t a t e Commissioner of A g r i c u l t u r e , to which the Governor indicate that there are great pros- market starts to go down. C. L. Brody, Sec'y-Mgr. pects for an increased specialization Warner, and many leading lawyers, bankers and appointed him. Fred Van Norsdall, Treasurer. Co-operation Farmers' Protection along this line. The r e a s o n r e p o r t e d for t h i s c o n t e m p l a t e d action is t h a t t h e r e "The aim of co-operation is to L. Whitney Watkins, Director. business men of the State. Fred Smith, Director. Club Work Is Featured is an ever-widening b r e a c h b e t w e e n t h e G o v e r n o r a n d Mr. substitute orderly marketing for the One of the leading activities of the wasteful practice of dumping or sell- Geo. Friday, Director. It will cost to insure a Dodge car for fire, theft and Watkins. E. A. B< mer, Director. County Farm Bureau during the ing blind without a knowledge of summer of 1923 has been the pro- liability in the country districts only $10.50. This is n o t a p l e a s a n t situation, b u t one of t h e e n c o u r a g i n g market conditions. E. C. McCajty, Director. Mrs. Edith Wagar, Director. motion of Boys' and Girls' Club features is t h a t if W a t k i n s is a s k e d to resign it will n o t be be- "If tomorrow the buyers would all work, which had never existed in the See our local agent, or write let the farmer sellers fix a fair price M. B. M< Pherson, Director. cause he has been u n t r u e or disloyal to t h e f a r m e r s of t h e s t a t e . T. C. Price, Director. county before. Already pig clubs for potatoes, the unorganized sellers with a membership of about 30 boys M r . W a t k i n s has p r o v e d t o be a n o t h e r a p p o i n t e e of t h e Governor couldn't do it because they have no and girls have been organized. There CITIZENS MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE w h o has displayed b a c k b o n e a n d a will of his own a n d h a s re- means of knowing the crop situation. "The consumer is the best friend are also ten calf club members and INSURANCE COMPANY fused to f o r g e t t h e i n t e r e s t s of t h e f a r m e r s of the s t a t e . 18 girls engaged in canning pro- T h e n , too, t h e r e is a n o t h e r i n t e r e s t i n g a n g l e to t h e s i t u a t i o n . we've got. He buys our stuff. If he wants something out of the ordinary, 1923 WOOL POOL jects. The Ionia County boys and,girls Howell, Michigan M r . W a t k i n s as a m e m b e r of t h e S t a t e B o a r d of E q u a l i z a t i o n raise it and sell it to him even if you took a v e r y d e t e r m i n e d s t a n d in favor of t h e r u r a l d i s t r i c t s raise another variety for your own use. CLOSES SEPT. 1ST are showing great interest in the club work idea and made a splendid showing of their livestock and can- •••••••••••••••••••»••••»»•••< w h e n t h e m a t t e r of r e a p p o r t i o n i n g the s t a t e t a x levy a m o n g t h e "We are exacting as purchasers. ning ability at the recent Ionia Free several counties was b e i n g discussed a f e w d a y s ago. If we are given flour that is not up 1922 Record Already Passed Fair. The girls held daily canning to grade, poor tobacco, or a hat that ••- ARTICLES FROM THE PRESS is ruined by the first rain when it should stand up, we don't go hack. All consumers are the same way. As Podlers Send Their Clips to Lansing demonstrations and the two winners will represent the county at the State Fair at Detroit. The boys held a livestock judging contest and the six FERTILIZER How Co-ops Know Consumption With wool coming into the Lan- highest will be given a free trip to "How can the great co-ops know sing warehouse pf the State Farm the International Livestock Show at Guaranteed Goods Right Prices Hands Off a mere stop gap. He is president in Buy through your Co-op. effect and clothed with real author- what the country will consume? The Bureau wool department every day Chicago in December. These trips California orange growers have a and with the pool total for last year are made possible through the co- Just a consideration or two con- ity. He is acting every day in major map upon which every carload of already surpassed by a generous operation of the National Bank of The Michigan S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u , t h e Ohio F a r m Bu- cerning the welfare and continued matters of policy for the good of the oranges they have shipped and all margin, the announcement is repeat- Ionia which has donated $1,000 for reau a n d t h e I n d i a n a F a r m B u r e a u h a v e combined their serviceability of Michigan Agricul- institution. Florida ships are indicated by pins fertilizer c o n t r a c t s this y e a r and n o w have exclusive sale tural college. Such being the case, friends of the whicli are moved as the car is mov- ed that the pool will close September the promotion of club work in the in t h e i r respective states of t h e e n t i r e o u t p u t of a new 1st. Wools shipped on that date will county under the direction of the Within comparatively recent days, institution cannot do otherwise than ed. They know how many oranges be received, but none can be accept- County Farm Bureau. m o d c r n l y equipped fertilizer factory. This factory has items have appeared from time to believe that the stray items that Grand Rapids can take in a week. ed after that. j u s t been completed a n £ e v e r y t h i n g k n o w n t o m o d e r n time in some papers of the state say- have appeared, suggesting a disor- They watch those pins and shift Not content with the many pro- Every mail brings requests for science in t h e w a y of m a c h i n e r y has been installed to pro- ing in effect that the guiding author- ganization and unsettled condition their cars accordingly so that no wool sacks. Those pooling receive jects already under way, the County ities of the college are combing are none other than inspired by some Farm Bureau is planning many new duce fertilizer of a high g r a d e a t a m i n i m u m cost. market is glutted. The result is a the straight cash advance of 25 cents the country for some one to assume Mr. Fixit at the state house, for po- staple price for oranges. Whether per pound immediately upon the lines of work to be promoted in the The Acid P h o s p h a t e p r o d u c e d in t h i s p l a n t is made the presidency of the institution. litical purposes. spuds are"$l or $3 per cwt., oranges grading of the wool. The balance near future. It is planned to organ- from F l o r i d a rock which, as is well k n o w n , is superior to M. A. C. has had enough undeserv- are at a standard price because of ize cow testing associations and to Those conversant with the facts will be paid when the pool has been promote the ownership and general Tennessee rock and p r o d u c e s a fertilizer w h i c h is ex- know that such statement or intima- ed, unfavorable publicity to last it orderly selling. entirely sold out. Under the pool use of better sires throughout the tremely light in color. tion is entirely untrue. The items for a long while. Hands off is rec- "Swift and Armour handle only idea each grower's wool is graded county. Ionia County has long lag- referred to, while innocuously ommended as a policy that can do The following g r a d e s can be shipped in mixed cars 26 pet. of the volume of livestock, and he is paid just what his wool ged behind its neighbors in regard phrased, must be nothing but perni- most for the college. — Editorial, but they can tell you more about the brings, after deducting the handling to the quantity of certified seed of fifteen tons or m o r e : cious in their tendency, if left wholly LANSING STATE JOURNAL, Aug. price of a steer on your place than charges, which are kept down as low grown and sown, but an effort will 2-8-16 2-8-4 uncontradicted. The institution, 10, 1923. you can. The final benefits of co- as possible. be made to remedy this condition 2-8-15 0-10-10 deep in the regard of the whole operative marketing will be that and to greatly increase the use of 2-10-12 0-14-4 state, whether we be farmers, tink- Buying More Autos farmers will get control of such a pedigreed seed by Ionia County ers or tailors, is put in an unfavor- volume of their production that they MICHIGAN HENS LEAD farmers. Plans are also on foot to 0-8-24 1-8-4 able light. An institution that is According to the Grand Rapids will have a voice in making the 3-8-6 0-12-0 hinted as wildly drifting in August, Press, Michigan agricultural coun- price. The largest operator has a EGG LAYING CONTEST encourage a considerably larger 2-8-10 0-20-0 planting of alfalfa, especially is not likely to have a strong appeal ties have Increased their number of great Influence in making the mar- East Lansing, August 23—Mich- Grimm, during the coming year. 2-10-4 0-18-0 for young men Just planning for col- automobiles right along with the ket. igan hens continae to lead at the end 2-12-2 0-16-0 lege, nor for their parents. One of the most helpful features cities. Kent, an urban county, with "it's not 'they or them' in a co- of 8 months in * ie International Egg of the work in Ionia County is that S u l p h a t e of Ammonia B o n e Meal The facts of the matter are that Grand Rapids as its center, increas- operative marketing association, Laying contest being held by the there is absolutely no friction be- M u r i a t e of P o t a s h Meat Scrap the board is not showing any undue ed its number of automobiles from Just 'we and us.' M. A. C. Poultry Department. Mich- tween the agricultural organizations. and unseemly haste in trying to fill 28,196 to 35,309 between 1922 and N i t r a t e of Soda Tankage "Use your Agricultural College igan birds hola the first five places This fact was illustrated in a splen- the presidency. It is not ballyhooing July 1 of this year. Ionia county, and your State Farm Bureau to in the conte?t and top the list for did way by the recent County Farm- Go to y o u r Co-op. m a n a g e r a t once a n d tell him what through the country asking for a an agricultural section, bought 832 help build up your organization. each breed, making a clean sweep ers' picnic which was promoted by you w a n t and u r g e him to get his o r d e r in t o u s a t the president. Dean Shaw is right now more passenger cars and 63 more "We're not striving for the dollar for Michigan. Hens are entered a joint committee composed of rep- earliest possible moment so t h a t fertilizer m a y arrive m at the head of affairs and if M. A. C. trucks than last year. Mason coun- alone in co-operative marketing, but from 12 states and Ontario and Que- resentatives of the County Farm Bu- is given anything like a fair chance, ty has 314 more passenger cars and what the dollar stands for in better bec. The? thousand hens entered reau, the County Grange, the Glean- time for fall sowing. she will open the college year on a 16 more trucks over last year's pur- homes, better schools and better op- have laid 123,064 eggs since the con- ers and the Farmers' Clubs. This F o r f u r t h e r information w r i t e d i r e c t t o wholly even keel and headed in the chase. portunities for our families. test opened. It closes November 1. harmonious co-operation should right direction. There appears to be a tacit under- "What a better state this would be Man's best possession is a sympa- if the products of our farms could be make it possible for great results to Nobody efries when a scrub bull be secured by the Ionia County farm- MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU standing that Dean Shaw is not to be thetic wife.-t-Euripides. dies. Purchasing Department, Lansing, Michigan sold at a fair price, and why not?" ers if they stick together. AUGUST 24, lf)23 MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU MAYS THREW IPOTATO GROWERS producers to the buyer and consumer shall leave the point of shipment in good order., and condition, bearing FED MILKMAKER, MOTION PICTURE ARE STRONG FOR with them on, their journey the de- termination that the potatoes ship- TWO EATON COWS Projector and Film ped conform at the loading point to Service for GASOLINE TAX some one of the United Standard Grades instead of depend- States CROWDJMPION County Agents ing upon inspection at the point of Farm Bureau Meetings (Resolutions at Annual Meet- delivery as now practiced. Record is 102.9 lbs. of Fat Schools, Churches ing Show Where They Favor California Plan and Granges. WHEREAS, Michigan has always in 30 Days; Eaton Cows Stand on State taken the lead in co-operative Pota- That's the business to Marketing and, Produce 93 lbs. of Issues Whereas, the rapid strides which Charlevoix, August 22—The Mich- HOMESTEAD FILMS, I X C , are being made in other states along 7 £2 S. Wabash Ave., TELLS R. R.'S ABOUT CARS potato organization lines, place our igan State Farm Bureau has reason to be proud of two Eaton county Chicago, Illinois state in a secondary position, and [Asks U. S. Standards; Loading advantage Whereas, it is desirous of taking cows, which, fed on Michigan Milk- Write or AVire of 'the present opportunity maker, stand very close to Michi- Point Inspection; Back to maintain our leadership. gan's new state champion for pro- THEREFORE, BE ' i T RESOLV- duction of butterfat on a 30 days Bd. of Agr. ED, that we, the delegates here as- test. The Eaton county cows are California pure bred Holsteins oh every day sembled, endorse the Cadillac, Aug. 17—Following is Plan based upon the following basic market production. the text of the resolutions adopted principles: The new state champion is Charle- Bureau Offers Bargain lAugust 16, by 300 farmer delegates at the fifth annual meeting of the Michigan Potato Growers Exchange, 1st. A legal acreage minimum for voix Ormsby Zwelle, No. 68145.",, a this state. junior 2-year-old Holstein owned by 2nd. A legal iron clad binding the Loeb Farms at Charlevoix. The On Campers' Blanket one of the five great commodity contract. champion produced 102.994 lbs. of The Farm Bureau is offering a real bargain in a solid dark marketing Exchanges which is affili- butterfat in 30 days, a new state rec- green, 100 pet. virgin wool outing blanket this summer. It's 3rd. A state-wide seasonable pool- ord. In the Eaton County Testing just the thing for campers, fishermen and motorists. While ated with the State Farm Bureau. ing system. Practically every resolution was Ass'n, J. B. Strange of Grand Ledge they last—they may be had for $5.00 C. O. D., postage pre- 4th. Organization under a long had a cow produce more than 93 lbs. paid. adopted unanimously; those con- term contract. of butterfat in 30 days on Michigan This blanket comes in two sizes 66xS4 and 60x72 inches. cerning the gas tax and State Board State your choice. The blanket is built for wear and warmth. iof Agriculture were adopted unani- And, Be It Futher Resolved that Farm Bureau Milkmaker feed and It will come out of a real camping trip looking just as good mously and with a roar as the dele- as soon as it is consistent with the 5,554 lbs. of milk in 60 days. Feed- as it went in. After that it will make an ideal automobile gates jumped to their feet in a ris- policies of our organization this ing Milkmaker, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon blanket. You will find it very satisfactory for use on your ing vote. The Resolutions: plan be presented to our local mem- T. Warren of Dimondale, saw one of We are giving special prices on own bed or for the youngsters. It's one cracker-jack of an bership for adoption. their cows break the Eaton Testing monuments and markers for Fall and all-around blanket for summer or winter use. Order yours For Gasoline Tax WHEREAS, the greater need of Ass'n record by producing 93.53 lbs. Spring delivery. Write us for in- today. Prompt delivery. V WHEREAS, We believe that a formation. •asoline tax is the most equitable education among the members of the of butterfat in 30.days. These Ea- At the same time ask for samples and prices on Farm • n d just way to finance road build-. organization has been shown in all ton county people are Farm Bureau Bureau tailor-made suits and overcoats. Jug and road repairing in Michigan, the efforts toward organization and members. MARY FISHER R. W. CARR GRANITE CO. re-organization: MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mich- She is one of the stars In ths Charlotte Battle Creek And whereas, it is difficult to igan Potato Growers' Exchange goes famous family of Flying Fishers, Ion record as favoring a fair gaso- reach- all farmers by public meet- Kalamazoo Farmers 6tar acrobats, at the Michigan Fabrics Division line tax and I urges its officers and ings and that the right kind of pub- Hear Noon, Phillips State Fair, August 31 to Septem- The Farm Bureau can put farmers Lansing, Michigan licity carried right in to the home is in touch with co-operative means of the officers of the Michigan State ber 9. Farm' Bureau to renew their activi- the best means of reaching them: marketing their live stock, milk, po- ties in securing gas tax legislation THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV- Kalamazoo, Aug. 20—A very suc- tatoes, and grain. ED, that the delegates hereby auth- cessful tour of twelve farmers- meet- • ii at the earliest opportunity. Charge Railroads Failed orize the Michigan Potato Growers ings has just been completed in Kal- Exchange to send the Exchange pub- amazoo county. M. L. Noon, vice- MEMBERS LIKE .„« .'••• . ', ' 1„LV- .{1 F.g.'iiolM WHEREAS, it is the duty of all lication to each member of every railroad companies, acting as com- potato shipping local, taking the president of the State Farm Bureau, mon carriers, to furnish sufficient amount of subscription price out of was the principal speaker at eight FARM M R COAL -**#- transportation/cars, etc., to move the surplus handling charges for sell- of the meetings, while president W. freight and especially seasonable ing potatoes retained * by the Ex- E. Phillips spoke at the other four. Bedford, August 22 - A. M. Ed- commodities during all seasons of change. the year and, In conclusion, WHEREAS, the R. L. Olds, Kalamazoo County munds, Calhoun Con y Farm Bu- Agricultural Agent, and Cecil A. reau member of Bedfo . R 1, knows Whereas, this duty is defined Michigan Potato Growers Exchange Clapp, secretary of the County Farm something about Far] Bureau coal Why Should Michigan by act of Congress and by decisions has just closed the most successful Bureau, also addressed each meet- "That W. Va. lump I got from the of the several supreme courts of a year of its history, and number of states including the su- preme court of the State of Michi- ing. The speakers told of the ac- Bureau for threshing was great tivities of the State Farm Bureau stuff," he said. "It v is nice, even WHEREAS, a large part of the and discussed problems of common size, clean and burnei good. I gft Farmers Pay Extra gan and, success of the prganization can be interest, such as taxation ajad other it for $8.50 a ton an. Battle Creek Whereas, many of the railroads attributed-to the clear sighted busi- legislative issues. of Michigan have failed to fulfill ness policy of the management and this duty and furnish cars to move to their unswerving loyalty to the Guire," a popular Besides the speeches, "Joe Mc- Farm had nothing like it fo; $9.00." The State Farm Bi sau has been Bureau uniformly successful i getting ex- Freight? the 1922 potato crop of Michigan couse; film was flashed on the screen. It cellent coal for its i (mbers. The They do—all of them who are north of the main line of the and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV- made a big hit. Bureau insists on go' I preparation ED, that we, the delegates here as- The following schedule of meet- at the mine, clean coa and that the Michigan Central from Detroit through Jackson, Kalamazoo*, and Whereas, Michigan Potato Grow- sembled, express our appreciation to ings was carried out: ers have sustained great' losses di- the management for their coal be high in heat nits and low faithful Almo, Aug. 6; Richland, Aug. 7; rectly due to the failure of railroad performance of their duties and Augusta, Aug. 8; Galesburg, Aug. 9; in sulphur and ash. Niles. They pay extra freight on everything they ship in and companies to fulfill this duty to fur- their unswerving allegiance to the Comstock, Aug. 10; Oshtemo, Aug. everything they ship out. This is because of Michigan's railroad nish cars and transportation to move Michigan Potato Growers Exchange, 11; Climax, Aug. 13; Scotts, Aug. Michigan Elevator Exchange the 1922 potato crop, freight rate zoning system. and 14; Portage, Aug. 15; Schoolcraft, THEREFORE, "BE IT RESOLVED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Aug. 16; Fulton, Aug. 17; Vicks- We feel that t h * iren behind the For instance, St. Clair, Clinton, Kent, Livingston and many other PgY TI,IE MICHIGAN PCTATQ that we pledge to them our loyalty burg, Aug. 18. Michigan Elevator' Exchange should GROWERS' EXCHANGE, That it and support for the coming year. have some word of approval from the counties lie in Z o n e B and pay rates that are inflated when compared recognizes the principle involved in J. E. Secord, Chairman Elect Officers farmers of this state for the excell- to rates paid by farmers in competing, nearby states. Our neighbors the" situation is one which concerns ent report which they made at their the practical welfare of all co-opera- Menominee, Aug. 5.—At the an- third annual meeting,"July 17th. further north in Z o n e C, including Sanilac, Huron and others, are hit Itive associations and their members [and calls for the assertion and en- OUTLAW FILLED nual meeting of the Menominee The Elevator Exchange reported County Farm Bureau August 4, the a strong financial surplus and dur- harder. following officers were elected: ing the past year it has marketed [forcement of the right of producers; re express our endorsement and MILKJN STATE President—Frank Erickson, Ste- 4450 cars of grain, hay, and beans, phenson. for 107 local elevators representing COSTS STATE $2,000,000 ANNUALLY dedge our support to any and all Vice-Pres.—J. A. Burklund, Dag- 25,000 grain growing farmer mem- Competent authorities estimate that Michigan's zoning system local associations where operators Michigan Anti-Filled Milk gett. bers. costs the shippers affected a total of $2,000,000 extra freight bills tave been embarrassed and losses Directors: Patrick Leavick, Dag- This would mean to give the lie Law Pushed by Bureau gett; R. A. Aldrich, Whitney; D. H. to the man who says that cooperation each year. sustained by the failure of railroads \o furnish cars and transportation. Effective Aug. 31 Waggoner, Powers; Theodore Wal- among farmers is impractical and The rate on grain from South Bend, Ind., to Big Rapids, Mich., Hands Off Bd. of Agr. lenslager, Wallace; Patrick Hayes, cannot be carried out "vBuccessfully. Faithorn; H. B. Gagnon, Wallace; The past two years have been very (in Zone C) is 13 cents, while the grain rate from Owosso, Mich., WHEREAS, The State Adminis- From a dairy and health stand- M. L. White, Hermansville. (in Zone B) to Big'Rapids, Mich., is 18 cents. The haul from ^toative Board is now withholding point one of the most important laws "" Delegates to State Farm Bureau trying ones and that tfie officers of this association should have been the extension funds of the Michigan passed during the recent session of Annual Meeting: Jos. Mullen, Me- able to so direct its operations and South Bend to Big Rapids is 167 miles; from Owosso to Big Rapids cAgricultural College and whereas the Michigan Legislature was the nominee ;J. A. Burklund. Daggett. its policy that they - have come it is 93 miles—difference of 74 miles. This shows how the Michigan H e said Board is apparently trying bill to prevent the manufacture and Alternates: M. L. White, Hermans- through with a substantial surplus farmer is penalized w h e n he sells his grain in his own state in com- ffo subvert and usurp the functions sale of filled milk within the state. ville; Theodore Wallenslager, Wal- and report a large increase of busi- petition with Indiana farmers, who have no zoning system. »f the State Board of Agriculture as This piece of legislation was pre- lace. ness each year is certainly to their pared jointly by the State Farm Bu- credit. given to it by the Constitution, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mich- reau and the Commissioner of ,the igan Potato Growers Exchange con- Bureau of Dairying of the State De- Ottawa Bureau Sets We believe that flowers are often more appreciated when,handed to the The Michigan State Farm id OIIVA partment of Agriculture, and had temns; faty, effort from any source to Corn-Potato Week living, and this may be a suggestion Itake the administration of Michigan the active support of the State and ^Agricultural Jfcollege away from County Farm Bureaus while it was pending before the Legislature. | for some of you the next time you Grand Haven, Aug. 23.—Plans for happen to meet the manager of your a Corn and Potato Week Sept. 5-8 local exchange elevator.—Editorial, Bureau • bsairx • the State Board of Agriculture as now defined by the Constitution. Along with the other new laws have been announced by the Ottawa MICHIGAN BUSINESS, FARMER, is fighting to abolish the zoning Is Standing By Farmers passed by the recent session of the County Farm Bureau. Field selec- Aug. 4, 1923. system and give Michigan farm- • W H E R E A S , We believe that the Legislature, the anti-filled milk bill tion of seeds will be one of the im- ers the same rights that our com- present State Board of Agriculture will go into effect August 31, that portant points brought out at the Children Enjoy Food ZONE CASE RESULTS petitors in neighboring states la thoroughly representative of Mich- date being 90 days after the final demonstrations to be held on the 1. Railroad defendants Mar. igan agriculture and is working in adjournment. farms of 15 leading Farm Bureau Lessons From College have. In many cases, even •ympathy and close harmony with Filled milk is manufactured by members and boosters who are carry- 20, 1023, cut many inflated taking the butterfat, which is worth ing out field tests of tfee value of cer- though they are further from the [yhe farmers of the state and, mileages and added many rate Whereas, This Board after due approximately fifty cents per pound, tified Petoskey seed potatoes. East Lansing, August 23—Fifty market than we are, they can from whole milk, and substituting thousand rural school children in basing points. This will save deliberation determined to dismiss a The following schedule is an- Michigan learned what and how hundreds of shippers at many underbid us, because we are bur- former president of Michigan Agri- cocoanut oil worth from six to ten nounced: dened with a zoning system of cultural College for causes v/hich cents per pound. This proves very Wed., Sept. 5, 10 A. M., Roelff much to eat last winter 'through nu- points (50 stations in the they deemed good and sufficient and profitable business for the manufac- Bronkema; 1 P. M., Chris Peters; 3 trition classes conducted by the Thumb alone) one to four cents step-ladder rates and they are one of whiqh we are informed was turer. To show the extent to which P. M., Nick Arends; 5 P. M., J. P. Michigan Agricultural College per hundred on freight bills. not. this was hurting the dairy industry, Smith. through 1,774 public schools. The ippositipn or unfriendliness to farm 2. Kail roads have reduced in- Because Michigan Farmers organizations and co-operative mar- one has but to consider that last TJiurs., Sept. 6, 10 A. M., Roy La- course was so beneficial that it has keting, and, year eighty-six million pounds were Huis; 1 P. M., Bert Sweet; 3 P. M., been decided to repeat it and offer ter-pcninsula class rates. were organized as a F a r m Bu- Whereas, the State Board of produced in this country. Dick H. DeKleine; 5 P. M., Gradus an advance course to all schools that reau they were able to organize The health aspect of this measure Lubbers. completed the course last year. Agriculture in attempting to do its The Zone Case their case, carry it through a six duty in the light of its best judg- is also important, for when an au- Fri., Sept. 7, 10 A. M., Leonard of The course is made up of a series ment was subjected to severe politi- thority like Dr. McCullum of John Ra'lya; 1~ P? M'.,' John"bssewa7rde?" 3,f ^ r e s t i n g stories containing sci- hns given the I. C. C. real In- weeks* hearing before the Mich- cal pressure and to vicious and un- Hopkins University states that a P. M., County Infinnrrry; 5 P. M., entific information in word and pic- formation on farmers freight igan Public Utilities Commission warranted attacks, child fed a few weeks on it will de- Wm. Ernst. ture form on the value of milk, cer- rate troubles in Michigan. (April-May 1922) and finally to BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mich- velop the rickets, we can see how Sat., Sept. 8, 10 A. M., Marcus tain vegetables, fruit, good break- igan Potato Growers' Exchange com- serious it is, and filled milk has been Vinkemulder; 1 P. M., John Ven fasts, personal care, ami 'Jgfowing" These facts will help us for the Interstate Commerce Com- mends and approves the courageous sold in this state in many places to Huizen; 3 P. M., M. C. VanKampen; foods. Any school may have the years to come. The public mission Feb. 28, 1923. and dignified stand of the State persons who did not realize what 5 P. M., Klaas Westerhouse. course free upon application made the Extension Dep't., of the Michigan knows and is interested. Board of Agriculture in executing they were purchasing, as well as We Have Won Relief those that did. Especially in the Any Michigan farmer is eligible to Agricultural College. its constitutional powers and its obli- Our cause is just and we gation to Michigan farmers. foreign districts, babies were often Farm Bureau membership, which in- B— In The Rate Case Ask U. S. Standard Grades fed on it. cludes membership in the County, Send your eggs, poultry, peaches, should win the entire case. We recommend that the Michigan The enactment of this law which State, and* the American Farm Bu- apples, other fruits and vegetables to Mich. Traffic League Only by sticking together can State Department »of Agriculture be was championed by the Farm Bu- reau organizations and all the ser- the Farm Bureau Produce Exchange State Farm Bureau we win; only by organization petitioned by the delegates here as- reau will go a long way towards pro- vice pritileges of the Farm Bureau at Detroit. Write to 2720 Russell Potato Growers Exchange can we stick. 1 sembled to promulgate the rules and tecting the dairymen of this state, organization. St., Detroit, for information. Mich. Elevator Exchange regulations pertaining to grades for and preventing the sale of this prod- Stand by your Farm Bureau! Mich. Livestock Exchange potatoes and that they adopt United uct. Renew your membership)—or States Grade Standards, thereby giv- Just in Nick of Time Mich. State Grange ing assurance to the purchaser of Passage of the filled-milk bill at Milk Producers Ass'n. Join. United States Standard Grade pota- the recent session is regarded as be- ^ J T p ' P MicHig'an's M o s t M a r v e l o u s Tighten your grip—we're get- toes that he is buying just what his ing extremely timely as reports ±3ML*M1* E x p o s i t i o n — G r a n d R a p i d s ting there! product is represented to be. reached State Farm Bureau officials Want Loading Inspection that concerns manufacturing this WEST To the end of carrying out the product which had been outlawed in foregoing and as a means of improv- other states were preparing to ship Michigan State Farm Bureau ing grading of potatoes, we further their equipment to Michigan. recommend that the State of Michi- Day Nignt 73 Michigan County American Farm Passage of the Michigan bill effec- gan, through its State Department of tively puts an end to the filled-milk 50c 25c Farm Bureaus Agriculture, be petitioned to* provide business in tliis state, due to the jfrct Bureau Federation Junds and that it employ and put at that Congrefts recently passed the XEpTEMBFR the .service of potato shippers corn- federal Voieft bill which prevented Potent inspectors to furnish what inter-state sjiipment. ;?• k n o w n as loading point inspec- n so that potatoes shipped by the m rorR MICHIGAN FARM B U R E A U NEWS MASON CO. BUREAU M A R K E T CONDITIONS WEXFORD MAKES AIDS FARMERS TO As Reported By State Farm Bureau Marketing Departments CAMPAIGN PLANS SOLVE PROBLEMS BEANS Cadillac, August 23—The Execu- taking on all they can possibly handle tive Committee of the Wexford The Truth in Feeds There has been a slight reaction in in their storage and switch tracks. County Farm Bureau has completed arrangements with Alfred Bentall, Extends the Idea of Co-op the bean market during the past ten days. The wholesale grocers have CORN AND OATS Director of Organization for the We advised you two weeks ago Michigan State Farm Bureau, for a Marketing and Better been forced to make purchases to re- that we were on the friendly side of membership campaign to start about fill their depleted stocks. Although all grains. We have had a substantial September 24th. Farm Crops buying has been light it has been of advance from that time and we still The annual meeting of the Wex- sufficient volume to readily absorb continue favorable to the long side. ford County Farm Bureau has been BOOSTS ALFALFA ACRES allThe the old beans being offered. new crop of beans seems to be However, we may get some little set- set for Saturday, September 8, at the backs in September if the movement Court House, Cadillac. At the same Soottville, Aug. 23—Results J progressing favorably. An inspee- gets big, but expect for only a short time it is proposed to have a picnic cured during the past three years by "I tion of the Thumb Section shows that time. Everybody is buying corn and of Farm Bureau members and those the Mason County Farm Bureau in- the early beans are practically made oats freely for spot and deferred interested in Wexford County's agri- dicates that it is a going concern and and that the yield will be large. The shipments at today's prices. cultural program at the State Park that It Is proving of direct and sub- rain of August 21st will have a good With hogs- selling in Chicago at on Lake Mitchell with Clark L. Bro- stantial benefit to a very large num- effect on the late beans and with $9.10 and December corn at COc, we dy, General Manager of the State ber of Mason County farmers. Prob- favorable weather for the next four believe corn will do still better. We Farm Bureau, and other prominent lems of marketing and production weeks the bean crop of Michigan are having continual cold weather, speakers. Details of the picnic will are being solved, which means dol- should be in excess of the past few especially nights, all over the corn be announced later. The picnic win lars and cents to the Farm Bureau years. belt, which, is not any too good for be one of the events which will pave members. The farmer should be able to sell growing corn. September oats are the way for the membership cam- his new beans at a price ranging from selling at 8c per bushel over last paign. The Farm Bureau enlarged the Mason County Co-operative Market- $4.00 to $4.25 per hundred. year's prices at this time. Neil Martin was chosen as Coun- WHEAT ing Association from a small com- ty campaign manager. This Is Mr. Movement of new wheat still con- RYE pany with warehouses at Scottville Rye has been very dull and neg- Martin's second selection for this im- and Custer until today it is practical- tinues to be light in all the principal lected for some little time. Before portant position. He successfully put ly a country-wide concern with ad- markets of the country. The de- long we believe rye is going to wake across the first campaign three years ditional warehouses at Branch and mand is good, millers are best buyers ago. Fountain. Through the influence of of cash wheat at these prices and are the Mason County Farm Bureau, 166 up and advance from five to 10c. Bureau on Sound Basis Twenty-eighr < ounties have put on These Cows Produce members and $10,000 property in- vestment were added to the assets of this thriving co-operative concern. Milkmaker Profitable for successful membership and have a more satisfactory mem- bership of progressive farmers than campaigns More Milk with Milkmaker Because of the Farm Bureau, Ma- son County farmers were able to se- cure one and one-half cars of picric Feeding Cow on Pasture the first campaign yielded. The hysteria has passed and the farmers' organization is getting down to bed- T H I S splendid herd of pure-bred Holsteins be- longs t6 J . B . Strange of Grand L e d g e , one of the m a n y up-to-date M i c h i g a n dairymen who ingredients a r e listed on t h e b a g , p o u n d for p o u n d . Y o u know exactly what you are buying. acid at a saving of $5,000. soils from over 150 farms have been Best Bred Dairy Cows Can't rock membership and brass tack are feeding M i l k m a k e r the y e a r 'round. H e s a y s : How to Feed Milkmaker Next Winter tested for acidity. Through educa- business. "I have used a w i d e v a r i e t y o f d a i r y feeds in m y At Summer Prices Ban Scrubs and Star Boarders Make Milk Profitably t i m e . I g o t s t a r t e d o n M i l k m a k e r m o r e or less b y Y o u c a n c o n t r a c t y o u r w i n t e r f e e d requirements o f The Mason County Farm Bureau tional campaigns carried on by th Considering the size of Wexford accident. I h e a r d about Milk- Milkmaker t h r o u g h t h e F a r m B u r e a u , for equal m o n t h l y itands for better livestock and has Mason County Farm Bureau, the va From Dead Pasture County from an agricultural stand- m a k e r and, g o t s o m e . M y c o w s s h i p m e n t s f r o m S e p t e m b e r t h r o u g h March a t s u m m e r tided livestock breeders to form ue of nitrogen fertilizers is also b point, the County Farm Bureau, dur- w e r e on t e s t a n d I w a n t e d t h e f e e d prices. T h e p r i c e is g u a r a n t e e d . heir own associations for the pro- coming generally appreciated. With many farmers the pasture ing the past three years, has been a best. T h e results speak f o r T h e F a r m B u r e a u b u y s M i l k m a k e r ingredients in notion of more pure-bred livestock The Horticultural interests of M season Is the time of greatest milk very strong organization for putting t h e m s e l v e s . On t h i s feed one o f h u g e v o l u m e a t s u m m e r l o w p r i c e s , m i x e s t h e m .at o n e n the cjounty. Short-horn, Holstein son County have not been neglected! production. The cows are bred to things across. While there has been m y c o w s p r o d u c e d 5,554 lbs. o f o f t h e l a r g e s t a n d best e q u i p p e d mills in tho c o u n t r y md sheep breeders are especially ac- For two years a campaign for Sal freshen in the spring so that the nothing spectacular in its perform- milk in t w o m o n t h s a n d over a n d delivers M i l k m a k e r t o y o u e v e r y month. *9mx p a y a s it is delivered. T h i s p l a n e n a b l e s y o u t o b u y your ive. Jose scale control has been carriefl period of largest milk flow will co- ances, it has successfully accomplish- 93 lbs. of b u t t e r f a t in 30 d a y s . w i n t e r feed a t t h e l o w e s t p r i c e s ; it i n s u r e s fresh feed. Poultry culling demonstrations on successfully. As an advertise- incide with the spring and summer ed, or has on the way to successful " W h e n m y c o w s are in t h e S e e 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 f o r y o u r Milk- have been conducted in every part ment of Mason County's horticultur months. This system is called sum- accomplishment, practically every barn I f e e d M i l k m a k e r s t r a i g h t ; m a k e r requirements. If y o u h a v e n o c o - o p . , ask us how of the county. A cow testing asso- al advantages and products, a splen- mer dairying. On the other hand project to which it has put its hand when on g r a s s , half Milk- t o c o - o p e r a t e w i t h y o u r neighbors in b u y i n g carlots of ciation has 22 members. did exhibit was secured and display- the cows managed for maximum and the membership feel a justifi- maker a n d h a l f c o r n a n d o a t s . M i l k m a k e r f o r c a r - d o o r d e l i v e r y . W r i t e f o r our booklet Due largely to the influence of the ed at the first Michigan Apple and production in the winter are well able pride* in the fact that they have Milkmaker is v e r y p a l a t a b l e . " o n Milkmaker. T h e t i m e County Farm Bureau the alfalfa Potato Show In Grand Rapids. along in their lactation period at the an organisation that goes out and M i c h i g a n M i l k m a k e r is a 2 4 % p r o t e i n , p u b l i c formula is short. maker must be bought L a t e r Milk- d a i r y f e e d m a d e b y Michigan S t a t e F a r m B u r e a u . I t acreage In the county has been in- Licks Grasshoppers time of going on pasture and may be gets results. is Michigan's best d a i r y ration. T h e t e n milk m a k i n g at prevailing market creased from 1,113 acres to over In 1920 and 1921 when Mason dry toward the end of the summer. prices. Order n o w . 3.000 acres. The growing of certi- County was menaced by an invading Whether the cow is at the height or Bowditch Finds Out fied seed potatoes has been success- army of grasshoppers, Mason County at the end of her lactation on pas- fully Introduced on more than 40 Farm Bureau carried on an exten- ture the principles of feeding involv- Where Grimm Stands farms. Four educational demonstra- sive campaign for grasshopper con- ed are the same. MICHIGAN STAfJyARM RUREAU tions showing the value of the dust trol which saved at least 500 acres Osseo, August 22—Charles Bow- treatment for oat smut have been of crops. Some Grain Needed ditch & Son, Hillsdale County Farm Lansing, Michigan promoted by the County Farm Bu- There are many who think that Bureau members, have a field of The organization of the County reau. heavy producing cows should have Farm Bureau brand Grimm alfalfa Farm Bureau has enabled county farmers to bring their com- Mason some grain even when the pasture that is three years' proof that Grimm FEED MILKMAKER NEXT WINTER A T SUMMER PRICES Study Needs of Soil is at its best. A cow giving 30 is superior to* the common varieties. Realizing that proper soil drain- bined influence effectively to bear pounds of milk a day or more can- In the spring of 1920 they sowed 30 age is of the utmost importance, 25 upon important legislative and not get along on pasture alone. She lbs. of Farm Bureau Grimm to 2 ^ or 30 Mason County farms have been transportation problems. An inter- ought to have a little grain. Thumb Hereford Cattle Breeders' surveyed for drainage projects and esting Illustration of this occurred acres. It Was beside some common Ass'n. systematic blueprints for tile layouts recently when, because they were It is not necessary to give large alfalfa. Thp Grimm has been out- HOGS WILL MATURE EARLIER have been provided by the County organized into a Farm Bureau, farm- amounts of grain to pastured cattle, standingly superior to the common and when one has soilage crops or in fullnesaiol^tand and yield in tons Hereford Auction If You Feed ' E m Detroit Star Brand Farm Bureau. ers of the county were represented BAD AXE FAIR summer silage, even less may be per acre. Grljnm doesn't winter kill. Meat, a n d Bone, H o g Digester Tankage Ten Marl beds have been located; in the rail rate hearing before the needed. It is useless, however, to It's superiority .comes quickly to the At 10 o'clock, a. m. Builds bone and muscle on young* pigs. Y o u can market two • m a l t h a their output tested and a more gen- Interstate Commerce Commission in attempt to get milk from a fly-rid- front and miakes it the cheaper seed Friday, Aug. 31st, 1923 earlier than by feeding with corn alone, besides brood sows will eat eral use of marl secured. In order the great Michigan rate case in den, overheated cow grazing on a to use. NONE of their young'uns. Last day of Fair to determine the need for marl and which the Farm Bureau has taken stunted pasture. A cow will run "There's a Difference in Condition of H o g s " other forms of agricultural lime, such an important part. down rapidly when put under severe Five Bulls summer conditions, and if she is 670 Barry Boys and 27 Cows and Heifers carrying a calf, so much the worse. 15 c a l v e s go free with their dams. A It has been shown to be true that Girls In Club Work choice lot of m o n e y - m a k i n g cattle. All BEFORE,. AFTER, T B tested and passed. If you are inter- the biggest return the farmer will FactsforProgressiveFarmers get for time and money spent in con- nection with his herd is received has Hastings, Aug. 27.—Barry County ested had a big year in Boys and Giri3 from giving his cows a little extra Club work, according to the Barry Many Hereford B a b y Beef Growers will labor, in the m o s t profitable branch of farming, involving the least amount of s t u d y t h e Hereford Plan. Ask those w h o have profited by it. B a b y B e e f ling H. D.Tankage '% Free Booklet contains +**?k feeding H. D.Tankage SKrnocV»ir*»« ° u r flock is probably the best known in feed and care as the hot weather County Farm Bureau. Through the be a t the Fair. B u y these practical, prof- itable cattle. Full Information jmupMurcs. ^ ^ ^ Q u r March a n d April ]ambg last causes the pastures to become poor. schools 670 boys and girls were en- Sales Managers DETROIT PACKING CO., Detroit, Mich. Oct. averaged 108 lbs. This spring the entire flock averaged When the cow is first turned out, rolled as follows: 35 hot lunch clubs Give this product a trial! It means money for you. Guaranteed 60% more than ten lbs. of wool. pasture stimulates her production, with 520 members—value of product T. F. B. SOTHAM & SONS protein. Packed in 100 lb. bags. QUALITY predominates to such an extent that each and ev- but along in August the pasture fails, $494.22; 16 clothing clubs with 106 (Herefords Since 1839) Tour local co-op. manager or t h e Michigan State F a r m Bureau will ery year we sell many good breeders both their breeding and the flies become troublesome and members—value of product $480.09; St. Clair, Mich. show stock. 6 handicraft clubs with 44 members t a k e your order and fill promptly. she can't keep up her milk flow. Durocs Breeding first. All of our boar pigs but three Summer Neglect Costly —value of product $114.10. are sired by Woodford Sensation. He is the most wonderful hog we have ever seen and actually was sold for It is a surprising thing that many INGLESIDE SHROPSHIRES $15,000.00. We were offered $535.00 for a sow sired by him. a farmer who feeds well during the Advertisers in this paper are re- During the p a s t 30 years Ingleside Farm Our boars farrowed in Sept. at less than eight months averag- winter and gives his animals excel- liable. has produced over 1,100 Shropshires of sustained excellence, b u t n e v e r before ed 380 lbs. with less than $16.00 worth of feed per hog. lent care pays but little attention to have w e been able to present to our ever- Every one on a farm must work, but he won't get far without rnq s#9od tools. them once they are out oh pasture. The cow which falls off in milk BUSINESS NEWS widening circle of satisfied customers such an attractive offering of Shropshires of aH a g e s a s we h a v e for sale this fall. Have You Consigned I am notandgoing to the with in keeping fairs.the I times want myto prices sell you areyour breed consistent* 3093 not easily come back. Thus, un- 3c a word per insertion for 3 or morei In r a m s w e have a strong assortment of yearlings — especially * splendid individ- Follow M-29 to KOPE-KON FARMS der-feeding her on pasture means Insertions; rest of the lactation period. She may tion Insertions; 3 ^ c a word for each of 2 4 c e n t s a word for one ini less milk, not only then but for the sertlon. Count e a c h word, abbrevia- W and figure, Including words in uals of the choicest breeding Obtainable. e h a v e y o u n g e w e s of quality for e x - hibition or foundation stock. W r i t e your w a n t s — o r better yet, come Your Wool to the Pool? . signature, as words. Cash m u s t a c - dry off a month or two earlier than company order. Mich. F a r m Bureau and Inspect this stock personally. Coldwater, Michigan. she would have with a little more "•Jews. W a t c h for our exhibits a t the leading: Michigan Fairs. pj., I feed. Further, starving her at this H. E. P O W E L L & SON IONIA, MICH. time means less milk during the next and S T E P ON IT! A N D DIM YOUR LIGHTS Your lot will increase the volume of wool in the throw on spotlight. S t e p on it again lactation also. A little extra feed and lights are bright, spotlight is off. A s Pool. means more milk at the time and convenientcar. as a foot accelerator. F i t s any Simple to install. Send $3.00 for more milk for the coming lactation Goodrich Foot Dimmer, postage prepaid. Volume spells efficiency in marketing. period. Satisfaction guaranteed. RAY POPPE, EXPANSION PLUGS A Cow's Requirements Agent, Charlotte, Michigan. POULTRY FARM, completely equipped. According to the most accepted Must be seen to be appreciated. For Why Your Stock Efficiency means greater net returns to the grower. — For The — particulars write M A C A L W H I T E P O U L - feeding standards a 1,000 lb. dairy TRY FARM, Caro, Mich. It pays to pool your wool. You get the full mar- cow requires for maintenance purpos- Fordson Tractor Air Washer Tank es .7 lbs of digestible crude pro- now F A L L S E E D G R A I N S — Make plans to sow Registered or Certified grain tein and 7.925 pounds of total diges- seed this fall. T h e Farm Bureau Seed tible nutrients per day. This ration, the bestIs Rosen Dep't., prepared to supply you with R y e , Red Rock Wheat Should Go to ket price for each grade you have, with the least possible sales cost. You get the advantage of the rising market. In fourteen years out of seventeen Don't use your Tractor with- bear in mind, is all consumed in sup- and Winter Barley. Your Co-ops STATE FARM plying her up-keep requirements and igan. B U R E A U S E E D D E P ' T . , Lansing, Mich- the wool market advances with the season. out a pair of Expansion Plugs carrying on her vital processes and does not leave anything for milk through No commission. Sell your farm They Save You Time and Money Washington F a r m Bureau E x - Remember It Is Only Too True That production. Even a dairy cow can- change; represented in 45 states. L i s t s The farmers' own co-op not make something out of nothing, of farms for sale b y o w n e r s mailed free. commission houses at Detroit Old line dealers are interested in how little they They Are Made Right and so for each pound of 4 per cent 212 Lindeile, Spokane, Washington. 9-6 ;tnd East Buffalo are getting They Are W a t e r Tight milk produced she requires an addi- - farmers better returns. can pay for your wool and yet get it. T h e Farm tion of .064-.065 lbs. of digestible . Your own experienced and Bureau is interested in making the greatest possible They Are Air Tight crude protein and .346 pounds of TIX-TON-MIX conscientious salesmen sell your return for the grower* They Are Quick T o Put In total digestible nutrients. An economical protector of stock to the best advantage and In light of this fact it follows that sheep health sold b y drug and g e n - you benefit. More than that, When you pool, you market by grade and get They Are Easy To Remove eral stores or a $3 package enough the amount of milk produced by a for 30 sheep s i x months by paid —the co-ops are saving money the full returns from every grade you have. The dairy cow varies, not as the total parcel post from They W o n ' t W e a r Out on low operating costs and they ration fed, but as the amount of PARSONS CHEMICAL CO., 400 pro-rate it back to you! pool is your own sales agency, and it sells direct to No wrench needed; just a few feed given in excess of the mainte- E. Mich. Ave., Lansing, Mich. Drovers and old-line com- mills. The profits are yours and you get them. turns of the thumb nut. nance ration. This is why it often mission men can't live on noth- pays a dairyman to dispose of one ing. They figure a good liv- Write the State Farm Bureau Wool Department or two of his lowest producing cows IT PAYS TO BUY PURE BRED SHEEP OF ing out of their* shipping Don't Use Your Tractor and distribute the feed which he had flfrX. PARSONS "^f^SX* profits. at Lansing for wool bags and ship collect to the with a leak around the Air Washer plug—for a small leak at been feeding to them among the rest and ship everywhere and pay exprnaa ree. Write for club offer charr** and price _ _>«d pi lint. Farm Bureau. Tell us about how m a n y fleeces this place means a great wear on your tractor piston rings, of his herd so that each cow, after '{Mil Oxforda, Shropuhirte and rolled-beUIn**. You can realize that profit ™ » rAK8QNS.GrandLetige.Mich, R.9 also Bcored cylinder walls—this means loss of power, the use yourself, and why not? Your you will have. W e grade promptly on arrival of of too much fuel and cylinder oil—which is money out of your supplying the overhead expenses of carrying on her little factory, will co-op organization carries your pocket. stuff clear to the packer's wool and return you your warehouse receipt and have something left with which she MeadowBrookHerefords^ hands and you get all it brings. your regular cash advance of 25 cents a pound. Get a Pair of Expansion Plugs can manufacture her real product breeding stock for sale, both sexes, any age. Call, phone or writ* Earl C. McCarty. Our salesmen are the best in and stop that leak. It makes no difference how bad your —milk or butter. Bad Axe, Huron Co. the business. Next time, ship Final settlement when the pool is sold out. tank opening is worn—they make it just as good or better In view of the facts presented to the— than a new one. Ask your Fordson dealer to show you one above, it Is apparent that the use of or order direct from us. Price $1.00 each, postpaid. Guar- some good dairy grain ration, like H E R E F O RD 5 anteed Satisfactory. Michigan Milkmaker, will prove a »f Young Cows w i h calves by sids consisting blood from America's foremost herds at Mich. Livestock Exch. EXPANSION PLUG COMPANY paying proposition during the late summer and fall months. Study the ford prices that enable them under Earllripa Here- Beef Plan to pay for themselves within at Detroit MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU 229 West Frank Street a year to 18 months. Bulls including prize Milkmaker advertisement in this is- winners at the larger shows at practical Prod. Co-op. Com. Ass'n Wool Department sue of the NEWS for details as to prices. Herd headed by Straight Edge at Buffalo CARO, MICHIGAN 1169786, one of two sons of Perfection Fairfax what this dairy feed is and how it out of a daughter of the Famous Disturber. Lansing, Michigan may be obtained. T. F. B. Sot ham & Soma (Herefords sine* 1889). St. Clair, Mich.