66,200 Farm Bureau Members Read the NEWS MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS Published by the Michigan State Farm Bureau for its Membership "Make Farming A Business—As Well As An Occupation" VOL. I, No. 22 NOVEMBER 28, 1923 Issued Semi-Monthly EXHIBITS AT 2ND APPLE AND POTATO NOTICE TO FRUIT WASHTENAW F. B. PRESIDENT SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS GROWERS! SHOW TEACH MANY VITAL LESSONS Following are Michigan Fruit ELECTS OFFICERS OF AG BD. AND ADMIN. BD. IN CASE TO PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS Growers, Inc., locals who are having the Michigan Farm Bu- reau News, official organ of the FORNEXT YEAR IMPORTANT TO MICHIGAN FARMERS Fruit Growers, sent to ALL THEIR MEMBERS, so that the Legislative Referendum Shows Show Surpasses That of Last Year Both From fruit association members may Admin. Bd. Threat Most Drastic Ever Directed be informed on what is doing in Deep Interest in State Standpoint of Quality and Quantity of co-operative fruit marketing and U. S. Issues At Independence of Our Educational and Farm Bureau organization Entries; Growers Prove Value of work. The subscriptions are Institutions, Declares Ag Bd.; paid for by the local ass'ns and Standard Quality, Fair Pack are sent as a service to their BUREAU IS THRIVING Expect an Early Decision members. All locals of the Grand Rapids, Nov. 23.—Bigger Michigan Fruit Growers local Arguments in the legal battle put POULTRY MEN TO and better in every way was the sec- ond Apple and Potato Show held at Gi^nd Rapids, November 20-23. ass'ns have arranged for the paper for their members. Proper announcement will be Has 585 Active Members and Live Program of AM. FARM BUR. up by the State Board of Agriculture to resist attempts of the State Admin- HAVE BIG SHOW There was a marked increase in both quality and quantity of exhibits over made as the News starts to the members of each association. Fruit Growers ass'ns whose Work CONVENTION AT istrative Board to interefere in the control of the Michigan Agricultural College extension service were pre- the show of a year ago. In every way AT GRAND RAPIDS the displays and programs were well arranged to benefit the farmers and members now get the News: Sodus Fruit Growers Ass'n. Ann Arbor, Nov. 15.—George Mc- Calla, of Ypsilanti township, was re- CHICAGO DEC. 10-12 sented to the State Supreme Court at Lansing, Nov. 13, by counsel for the Ag board and for the Adminis- city people who flocked in to see St. Joe Mich. Fruit Ass'n. elected president of"'the Washtenaw trative board. Expect to Get State-Wide them. Benton Center Fruit Ass'n. County Farm Bureau at its annual Members Granted Reduced Millburg Fruit Ass'n. meeting held here today. George Gill Following the arguments, the Ninety of the State's leading apple Railroad Rates for Egg Marketing Exch. growers vied with each other for Lake Shore Fruit Growers Ass'n. of Superior township was elected Court gave the State 10 days in which vice-president and th following di- to file a reply brief to the argument Under W a y prize awards on their apples, ex- Berrien County Fruit Ass'n. Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture. rectors were chosen; W. W. Hamil- hibited on plates and trays and in Paw Paw Co-op Ass'n. The Ag board is seeking a court order ton of Salem township; F. W. Mc- bushel, barrel, ten bushel and fifty Decatur Co-op. Ass'n. Chicago, Nov. 22—Reduced round to compel the Administrative Board Grand Rapids, Nov. 22.—Michi- Lane of Ann Arbor township and W. bushel lots. In this latter feature the Bangor Fruit Exchange. trip passenger rates will be granted to produce $75,000 in extension gan poultrymen are looking forward H. Every of Bridgwater township. show this year marked a new and Saugatuck Co-op. Fruit Ass'n Above is George McCalla of Ypsi- delegates to the annual convention funds, which it is withholding as a to the annual Michigan Poultry Ex- Hold-over directors $i<: O. E. Love- very wholesome departure in the Fennville Fruit Exchange lanti, recently re-elected president of of the American Farm Bureau Fed- result of the controversy between the position and the meeting of the land, York township, secretary; Jay character of fruit shows, for in the South Haven Fruit Exchange the Washtenaw County Farm Bu- eration, to be held here Dec. 10-12, two boards. Following filing of such Michigan Poultry Producers Ass'n, Smith of Scio township and Mrs. Oril both of which will be held at Grand past only plates and small containers Ferguson of Pittsfiefcl township. reau, one of the most progressive at the Hotel Sherman. brief, the Court will consider the The reduction is granted on the Rapids the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1. The former will be held at the have been used. The idea of the show this year was not only to prove that Michigan can produce a few ap- CRAWFORD BUREAU The interest displayed at the meet- ing and the reports submitted show- Farm Bureau organizations in the state. Mr. McCalla is also president of the successful Ypsilanti Farm Bu- "certificate plan," which means that one must positively secure a certifi- evidence and the verdict handed down will be final. Klingman building throughout the ed that the Washtenaw County Farm Gives Admin. Bd. Side week and the Poultry Ass'n meeting will be held at the Pantland hotel ples of marked perfection, but to demonstrate as well that we can pro- duce fruit of high quality and uni- ORGANIZES CO-OP Bureau is in a thriving and healthy condition, with 585 aanburv, Ohio. to look at and can't make a speech, ature is kept a t exactly 57 degrees, Ledge see no difference between live Aus. 27, 1923 Bradford, Sec.-Treas P. D. Leavenworth. .Grand Rapids The Greening Nursery Co., Miller Benton Harbor W. J. Schultz Hart but he Won't waste time on dress if the bees can accomplish it. Heat stock and other merchandise. They Monroe, Michigan. J . F i Overton parade. His Only command will be is- generated through muscular ac- are leading breeders of pure bred Gentlemen: Bangor L. A. Hawley Ludington I want you to know that South Haven trees on the H. H. A. J . Higbee Benton Harbor Herbert Nafziger Benton Harbor forward march, and then we'll get tivity a«*d the 'digestion of honey, the sheep. For more than a quarter of Hammond farm, the first to come into this community, are \V B. somewhere. satisfying the skeptical and they are all what you claim for \V S. Rodgers .Boulah C. J . Chrestensen Onekama bees clustering rh a hollow ball to a century Mr. Parsons has owned them. Phillips Decatur H. W. Gowdy New Troy When that time comes I'll join resist cold more pure bred flocks than anyone Thev are ready for market now, with the Carmen. All I O. R. Gale... Shelby again, Bill says. Don't be a mug- have to do is to take the fellows into that orchard. Expect A. L . Seymour .Bridgman Bee kee rs have found that aid in the United States, and is well to get some nice orders now. The fruit is uniform in size, B. Graham Elberta John Lang Sodus wump, Bill, I says. You know a in the form of packing for the hives, known as the "Sheep Man of the ail running large in spite of the very, very dry season. There Burt Fremont John Bottema .. Spring Lake mugwump is a fellow who sits on the or renfov. to a sheltered cellar, East." Mr. Parsons does not buy are about 250 trees in the orchard and I do not believe there American Farm Bureau will be one bushel of B grade peaches in the whole block. Bert Federation Gleason Lawrence fence with his mug on one side and makes it much easier for the bees to and sell registered sheep, but grows Yesterday they sold the fruit at the house as fast as they O. E. BRADFUTE , .President his wump on the other. You can't resist cold and Results in a better these high class sheep to supply the could pick it and could have sold more if more had been J. W. COVERDALE Secretary ripe. have a party without losin' some chance for them to live through the demand of flock owners throughout I took the managers of the local fruit companies clown yes- GENERAL OFFICES A. F . B . F 58 East Washington St., Chicago^ terday and they are now convinced that you have not ex- sleep. winter and be stronger colonies in the U. S. He is the originator of aggerate'd its merits. GRAY SILVER Washington Representative LEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS .Munsey Bldg.. Washington, D. C. You remind me of old Hank Scott the spring. standardized pure bred sheep values. It sure does me good to be able, to prove this to some of who used to live down by the Forks. "The bee keeper who plans to pack To him there is no difference in prin- the fellows who had no faith in new introductions in peach varieties. Hank was a Methodist by bringin' his bees outside should first make ciple between producing high class Thanking you, with kindest regards, I am APlPLfi A N D POTATO S H O W — A N E W MtLE-STONE up, but he wouldn't go to church be- sure that t y have approximately 0 sheep at certain dependable values "Very sincerely yours, cause he didn't like the preacher. pounds of stores," says R. H. Kelty, than in manufacturing furniture, (Signed) E. H. BREDEHOFT. The second apple a n d p o t a t o show, j u s t d r a w i n g t o a close, One night Hank ate too much of the entomology department at the stoves or clothing of advanced styles This Great Peach—The South Haven—£tands Alone on Several h a s c o n t r i b u t e d a n e w c h a p t e r t o t h e h i s t o r y of o u r a g r i c u l t u r a l sourkraut and pigs' knuckles, and Michigan Agricultural College. "If and quality, consistent with^the price Counts: . ' ' p r o g r e s s in Michigan. The lessons t a u g h t at t h a t g r e a t exhibi- after he got to bed he dreamed he this amount Is hot present, they must charged necessary to maintain an j died and went to Heaven. St. Peter be fed sirup made by boiling for 10 honorable merchandising reputation. 1 Hardiness. 2.—Early and continuous heavy bearing. 3 . — tion were so a p p a r e n t a n d so splendidly i l l u s t r a t e d t h a t even he Size and beauty. 4.—Shipping qualities. 5.—Its merits as a can- says, Hello, Hank> we've got a nice or 20 minutes, equal weights of Mr. Parsons says, " I have been ning peach. 6.—Last but not least, season of ripening, which who r u n s might r e a d and u n d e r s t a n d . little Heaven off to one side fixed up sugar and water-,- to which is added able to develop this system for tak- averages eighteen days earlier than the Elberta, thus bringing the P r o d u c e r s w e r e educated as to t r u e s t a n d a r d s a n d shown t h e for you, where you'll be all alone a very small amount of tartaric acid, ing care of the needs Of my custom- South Haven On the market at a time to catch t h e big prices be- value of g r o w i n g high q u a l i t y p r o d u c t s , s t a n d a r d i z i n g them> and then there won't be no disagree- not over a teaspoon to 50 lbs. of ers because of my many flocks and fore the drop, which usually occurs when the Elbertas go on sale ments, and there Hank is yet for all sugar. The sirup is given the bees customers; however, 50 smaller own- in quantity. I< g r a d i n g them, and p a c k i n g t h e m honestly in such a w a y t h a t I know. in the evening, thus lessening the ers of pure bred flocks could accomp- Full history of this peach will be mailed to all interested. Ask they would be a t t r a c t i v e to t h e city consumer a n d create a favor- I'd suggest to you Bill, that you danger of robbing. lish this same system of standard- for your copy today. a b l e impression and a n enthusiastic reception w i t h a discrimin- start a little farm bureau of your "When the bees have sufficient ization of different qualities of each a t i n g p u r c h a s i n g public. Certainly, t h e value- of these lessons t a u g h t can n e v e r he a c c u r a t e l y estimated. T h e f a r m e r who learns to select a n d exhibit high quality ap- own and then you can run it to suit stores, they can be packed in wooden breed if they would combine undet yourself. packing cases, made from dry-goods one managing head who is a business Aw, shut up, Bill says, you knoW boxes or specially prepared matched man as "well as an' expert in the art one man can't do nothing alone. lumber, large enough to allow four and science of breeding." Mr. Par- The Greening Nursery Co. ples and potatoes will automatically have his s t a n d a r d s raised That's just the point, I says. And inches of packing on the bottom, six sons issues descriptive price lists on Monroe, Michigan we can't do much together unless we inches on the sides, and one foot on his sheep as do other reputable manu-, and will t a k e more p r i d e a n d pains to select b e t t e r seed a n d sales aMl enlist for the period of the war. the top of the hive. It is economical facturers. His price list on Oxfords,; Born 1850—Still Growing stock. Success in e x h i b i t i n g will lead to success in salesman- But how are we going to get rid to pack the bees in pairs or in Shropshires, Rambouillets, Hamp- of 'them McClellans" so we can get fours to save lumber for the packing shires, Polled Delaines, can be hand ship, far the t y p e of p o t a t o e s and apples which receive the a w a r d s I some action? Bill asked. cases. The bees may also be pack- for the asking and contains much at t h e shows a r e t h e same t y p e which a r e most in d e m a n d b y t h e Blamed if I know, I says. I reck- ed in a case made of tar paper. valuable information in regard to the consuming public. I n s h o r t , the show helps t h e f a r m e r to fit on they'll die off in time, or get tired "Colonies to be wintered in the sheep industry, such as every flock his production to m a r k e t d e m a n d s a n d to p a c k a n d m e r c h a n d i s e and quit. You know there is noth- cellar are moved inside about owner should know. advt. ing more tirin' than sittin' around Thanksgiving time, on the first cold his crop most intelligently. doing nothing. We'll find our Gen- night after the last warm spell in The apple a n d p o t a t o show is equally valuable from t h e stand- eral Grant soo*er or later, never November. A bee cellar must be FAT STOCK SHOW AT fear. We'll find him quicker if we dark, dry, and separated from the rest' point of t h e city man, s h o w i n g him As it does w h a t is being done DETROIT DEC. 10-12 along production a n d m a r k e t i n g lines b y Michigan g r o w e r s and all stick together and help hunt. of the cellar to prevent vibration and But I don't like our county agent, noise from affecting the bees. It SHIP NOW~Eggs and Poultry Bill objected. I've been a farm bu- should be ventilated just enough to Detroit, Nov. 22.—There is yet teaching him what, w h e r e and when to b u y a n d how to Utilize to the these p r o d u c t s to the best a d v a n t a g e . H e is t a u g h t t h a t q u a l i t y reau member for three years and prevent moisture from collecting on time to make entries for the Detroit he's never set foot on my place yet. the walls, and the ideal temperature Fat Stock Show at the stockyards a n d flavor do v a r y a n d t h a t it is economical t o b u y Michigan fruit in s t a n d a r d packs. Dec 10-11-12, through the Michigan Have you ever asked him? I says. is 42 degrees. The less the bees are Live Stock Exchange Commission Farm Bureau Produce Exchange Bill admitted he hadn't and I says, disturbed in the cellar in the winter Merchants, our co-operative house T h e show offers a splendid o p p o r t u n i t y for t h e b u y e r s a n d sell- Bill, there's st>nre preachers that are the better."' good at callin' on the flock and sit- on that market. Entries close Nov. Get the full return from your eggs, poultry, ers to get t o g e t h e r and establish m u t u a l c o n t a c t s . This year* 30. Anyone wishing to enter_should tin' in the parlor and there's some fruits and vegetables by marketing them through t h e r e were many direct sales a n d p r o b a b l y m a n y more i n d i r e c t that preaches a good sermon. Then Clinton Co. Cleaning communicate at once with John Ft. Beadle at the Exchange, Live Stock again there's some that can't preach your Michigan State Farm Bureau Produce Ex- gales resulted from the show. No d o u b t G r a n d R a p i d s a n d and don't call, but when they get Out T. B. in Cattle Exch. Bldg., Dix Avenue, Detroit. change at Detroit. Increase your returns by work- Central Michigan grocers will experience a big d e m a n d for q u a l - the devil by the tail the old boy Premium List St. Johns, Nov. 22.—Clinton county ity apples and potatoes d u r i n g t h e n e x t few weeks which will be knows he's been somewhere. I could begins the work of eradicating cattle Carloads (15 head, any breed) — ing with your own Produce Exchange. directly traceable to the influence of this g r e a t e d u c a t i o n a l ex- tell you forty good jobs our county Tuberculosis about Dec. 1, starting in four prizes, $200, $150, $100/ $50. agent has done, but as long as he either Eagle or Watertown townships. i Detroit is a great produce market and is eager hibition. Single head, any breed, Grand don't come and gas over the barn The work was made possible by an Champion—four prizes, $100, $75, for your farm produce, properly handled and One might well w o n d e r as he viewed this show, which has fencfc with you, and swap chewin' appropriation from the board of $50, $25. been held so successfully at C r a n d R a p i d s for two y e a r s , if t h e terbacker, you think he ain't no good. supervisors. The County Farm Bu- Sheep and lambs, carloads 50 head brought to the consumer in good condition. I never was no good at arguin,' reau and County Agricultural Agent —$100, $60, $40. See that your next shipment is billed to the idea is not capable of still f u r t h e r expansion. Would it n o t be Bill says, but I ain't a-goin' to join. H. V. Kittle are organizing the coun- Hogs, carloads of 50 head—same possible t-o move the entire exhibit down to Detroit, for instance, I don't care whether you do or ty for the work. Eaton, Ingham and awards as for sheep. and there b r i n g the lessons of t h e showr direct t o t h a t g r e a t con- not, I says; so I left him flat and Shiawassee counties have been clean- The show will be held three days, went back to my plowin'.—JOHN ed up, so that Clinton will become the stock judged Tuesday and sold s u m i n g m a r k e t ' It' t h e G r a n d R a p i d s show h a s been made self TURNIPSEED, in the "Prairie Farm- part of a block of tuberculosis free at auction the same day. Show • u p p o r t i n g why might n o t a similar show a t D e t r o i t also be er," Illinois' great farm paper, pub- counties, which will add to the sales stock must be fed and owned in p o p u l a r a n d practicable? A n d w h y stop t h e r e ? W h y n o t t a k e lished at Chicago. and exchange value of all live stock Michigan at leSSl G3 days ahead of the show to P i t t s b u r g h a n d some of the o t h e r i m p o r t a n t consum- in that area. show. A committee will grade en- The Lord must love the common tries; those not qualified for show ing m a r k e t s and teach t h e m t h a t M i c h i g a n ' s fruit excels in qual- people:—that's why he made so many A mule makes no progress when purposes will be sent to the regular Detroit, Michig an aud t'Uv*' of them.—A. Lincoln. he is kicking. Neither does a man. •sales alley for sale on open market. 2729-31 Russell $t. » P h o n e Cadillac 2270 November 2 3 , 1 » 2 3 MICHIGAN FARM III K E A I NEWS JKM S B CREAMERY SELLS Will Sun's Decline Force EXPECT PLENTY OUTPUT PARCEL Grain Growing Belt South? OF REFRIGERATOR FARM BUREAU RADIO Marie Antoinette POST TO DETROIT Conditions Today Hark Back belt, while frost would send the CARSJOR STATE Station KYW, Chicago, Cen- tral Time 8:01 P. M. Wave Length is 586 Meters. Pearls at 1-2 Price Northern limit for citrus fruits, A beautiful imported French Pearl neck- to Years Preceding lace with 14 karat solid w h i t e g o l d patent oranges, and grapefruit, a full 100 Tuesday., Nov. 27 Ravenna Co-op's Unique Plan miles southward. North of the Ohio clasp, platinum finish, offered »t one-half Barren 1816 Farm Bur. Helps Get 1,200 "Co-operative Marketing of price for A short t i m e only. Regular price is is Very Profitable River frost would come earlier in the Wheat" by Walton Peteet, di- $15.00. Our special d*Hr C A Fall and extend later in the Spring More; Apples First, But rector of Co-operative Market- price is «p • s O U to Members Weather is a matter of daily con- —rfacts of grave importance to agri- ing, American Farm Bureau Enough for All Federation. cern. Changes from it averaged culture generally. . "Farm Films" by D. O. A M O S T DESIRABLE GIFT Ravenna, Mich., Nov. 14.—Six through the seasons have an econo- European Conditions Upset Thompson, president, Home- By special advertising arranment with the hundred Muskegon county dairymen mic bearing of huge importance. A conference in Washington be- importers of the famous Marie Antoinette Weather experts have studied tem- stead Films, Inc. today are not worrying about the Frost out of season plays havoc with peratures in Western Europe as well tween the Farm Bureau's traffic Pearls We are enabled to offer you a beautiful profits of the middlemen. The have growing crops, and intense heat also as the United States. counsel and officials of the Ameri- Tuesday, Dec. 4 24 inch length Pearl Necklace, with patent solved the problem of direct selling England, shrivels them. Human beings in- France, and Italy have had the cold- can Railway Ass'n several weeks ago, "The Farm Problem an In* clasp of 14 karat solid white gold, platinum to the consumer and for nine years stinctively feel gravely apprehensive est spring recorded in a hundred following a constant effort during ternational Problem" by C. T. finish, far below the established retail price. have been taking the profits which over any extraordinary change of years, with black frost in its last Crofton, Manager, S a v a n n a By special advertising arrangement with the importers of the the past year to avoid a serious short Produce Station. famous Marie Antoinette Pearls we are enabled to offer you a beau- ordinarily would go to the retail deal- weather conditions. With all his wis- week in southern England, snow in age of refrigeratof cars in Michigan er. Uncle Sam is their salesman,. "Farm Bureau Service to a tiful 24 inch length Pearl Necklace, with patent clasp of 14 karat dom, foresight, and care, man is ab- Italy, Austria and France, and freez- this fall and winter, has resulted in Community" by J. W. Cover- solid white gold, platinum finish, far below the established retail The farmers are members of the solutely powerless to control the ing with it. Then with July and a co-operative camuaigh for more dale, secretary, American Farm price. Ravenna Incorporated Butter Co., of weather even for a day. continuing since, all records for heat cars for Michigan apples, potatoes Bureau Federation. EVERY NECKLACE EFLLY GUARANTEED Ravenna, which today is pointed out Since Dr. Abbott of the Smithson- in western Europe have been broken, and other perishable farm and or- These irridescent, indestructible pearls are carefully selected and as one of the most successful exam- ian Institute made the statement last says a Washington correspondent of chard products requiring refrigerator graduated. They glow with the exquisite natural pearl color that ples of co-operative marketing. The April that the "solar constant," the the Boston Transcript. car transportation. This campaign makes pearl necklaces so beautiful and desirable. They are exact secret is its direct selling campaign by parcel post. unit measure of the sun's heat which Going back for precedents more reaches the earth, had declined 2.6 than a hundred years, the scientific reached its climax during the latter part of last week when the American CROPS MEN WARN duplicates of Oriental pearls. We offer these fascinating pearl necklaces for a short time at just one-half $7.50 The Ravenna company has 1,900 Fill out the blank at bottom of circular, and the pearls will come customers, most of them in Detroit, and 63 per cent Of the total business per cent—the .greatest decline scien- weather experts find present condi- tifically known—the possible effects tions ominously similar to those in of that decline have be*en discussed the years immediately preceding Railway Ass'n ordered other rail- roads to deliver to the Pere Mar- quette approximately r>00 refrigera- OF DANGERS IN by insured parcel post in a richly lined box. If you do not find the pearls as represented, return them within ten (lays and get your money back v is done by parcel post. more, the company has proved that direct selling to the small consumer What is the "world over. Now, after four 1816, the famous "year without a months, the general mean (1.90%) summer," which disturbed our great- continues at the new low level, and grandfathers, in which there was tor cars, and the P „. . . . . large consumers or the middleman. that I may return it within ten days and get my money back. Prof. Humphrey of the U. S. troyed all through the North. The These 1200 cars are in addition to r lood or Unadapted The direct selling campaign by par- Weather Bureau, a world authority correspondent quoted declares "it is 600 SLRX and GC1.N cars previously NAME cel post has brought to the 600 mem- Foreign Seed on meteorology, shows that if this now being said that exactly the same contracted for by the Pere Marquet- bers from 5 to 11 cents more a pound Post Office and R. F. D. decline is maintained it means a drop conditions prevail as more than one te. East Lansing, Nov. 20—Steps wjere for butterfat than members of other of 3.6 degrees of temperature in the hundred years ago, and that the year During the past two weeks the co-operative dairies have obtained. temperate zone. An average change 1926-27 promises to be as cold and traffic department of the Farm Bu- taken to guarantee dependable seed EASTERN SPECIALTY C O M P A N Y A $261,000 Business for Michigan farmers next season by of nine-tenths of a degree Fahren- barren of crops as the year 1816." reau has been in "constant communi- Michigan Crop Improvement Associa- Oil City, P a . Figures tell the story of the heit down the thermometer during Herbert J. Browne, an intensive cation by long distance telephone, by Ravenna company, which was reor- tion directors at a meeting held at the the summer shifts the grain-growing student of meteorology, last Febru- telegraph, and by correspondence, Michigan Agricultural College fast ganized in 1914 under the special act belt eighty miles southward. ary appeared before the House com- with the Car Service Division of the week. of 1913. Until that time the concern A permanent change of 2.6 in the mittee of agriculture and accurately American Railway Ass'n at Wash- was operating as a co-partnership. A There is said to be a clover and al- solar constant which has now con- predicted this season's weather, ad- ington, the Refrigei i nr Car Dep't of falfa seed shortage this fall all iver fire destroyed the creamery and 200 tinued for four months, means that vocating the storage of grain by all the railway association at Chicago; the United States. Heavy importa- Old members advanced $36 each to wipe out the obligations. In return each received two shares of stock in the northern limit for wheat growing the nations of the world to provide in North America will be 250 miles for the famine years of 1926 and south of its present farthest north 1927, which he believes to be com- the A. R. A. distric- manager at To- ledo, Ohio, and th<> officials of the Pere Marquette and other Michigan tions of seeds not adapted to Michi- gan conditions are expected from for- An Overcoat Bargain eign countries. A warning was is- the new organization. There are 600 shares at $10 par value. Excepting the 200 old mem- latitude. Corn also would be affect- ing. ed, though not so seriously. His beliefs are shared by Sir But William Beveridge of England, and the northern limit for cotton would are based on the statistics of famines railroads serving th apple and po- tato producing portions of Michigan. Throughout this vigorous compaign, sued against use of such seed, which has proved to be a failure when For 70 Men planted in the state. Especially If you can wear a 35 or 36 size overcoat, here's your chance to bers all received one share, each and put North Carolina, Virginia, Tennes- running back to 1315 in Europe. the Farm Bureau traffic department heavy clover seed importations from get a $30 overcoat for $15. We have only 70 in stock, and they most of the 200 members have given see, and Missouri out of the cotton Their conclusions recall Joseph's in- has had splendid co-operation by the Italy, and alfalfa seed shipments won't last long. They come in two colors, solid dark grey and in up one share of their stock to new terpretation of the dreams of Pha- representatives of the railroads and from Africa and Argentina are ex- black. They are made up in Chesterfield style, full lined with small members since 1914. raoh's chief butler and baker as fore- the railroad organization. The Mich- pected. collar and no belt. This is a real bargain for men who can We** The company has prospered since Supreme Court Hears casting seven years of plenty and seven years of famine.—CHICA'GO igan Central and the Pennsylvania Use Home Grown Stock that size coat. Send us your chest measurement, taken up under the arms, and we can tell if the coat will fit you. We will ship the reorganization and the business are well supplied with Merchants has grown rapidly. Last year it did Arguments of Ag Bd. JOURNAL OF COMMERCE. Despatch and F. G. E. cars, and That Michigan had relatively g'ood success in its clover seed production parcel post C. O. D. postage prepaid. (Continued from page 1) Your money back immediately if this overcoat, is not as repre- $281,000 in butter business, selling those roads are generously-supply- this season, was brought out by the sented or is unsatisfactory. 648,000 pounds of butter. Of this Sketching the history of the coun- ing the Manistee & Northeastern, association offifcers. The state is be- Ask us about Farm Bureau tailor-made suits and overcoats. amount 400,000 pounds were sold ty agent system, Mr. Smith said that Detroit & Mackinac, and other short Suits priced from $35.75 to $40.25. Overcoats, $33.19 to $45. lieved to rank first in the country by parcel post to the 1,900 different it was started in 1912 and must have lines with which they connect. Write for samples and style book. customers. been successful and satisfactory be- OLDEST MEMBER Michigan's great need of refriger- this year in the production of clover seed. The operating plan is simple and cause it was elaborated in 1914. By the overhead is kept down to a mini- this work the U. S. Dep't of Agri- ator cars during the fall, winter and early spring is fully understood and The association urged use of this home grown, adapted seed, which can MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU culture takes the college out into the mum. The company maintains a sinking fund of $1,000. Twice month- state and assures federal, state, local appreciated by the railroads, the be obtained from local co-operative associations and from the Michigan Blankets & Clothing Department American Railway Ass'n and the In- ly checks are sent out by the com- and individual contributions to fi- nance it and stimulate a proprietary terstate Commerce Commission, and State Farm Bureau seed department, Lansing , Michigan pany to the farmers for the cream, that understanding and appreciation also from other local sources. Make but November checks are for October interest in the wqrk. sure that both your clover seed and is very largely due to the constant business. It requires about one month L e g i s l a t u r e O. K . ' s It activity of the Farm Bureau's traf alfalfa -seed -stocks are northern to sell the butter and to balance ac- In 1915 the Michigan Legislature fie department since the distress grown. The State Farm Bureau seed counts, hence the month's delay in accepted the Smith-Lever agricul- ing shortage of cars last fall and win department has the seed adaption the checks. tural extension work act of Congress. ter. The Traffic Department decided proposition worked out to the point The operating expenses are deduct- In 1919 the Michigan Legislature said upon a policy having as its object the where it makes known the origin of ed from the two weeks' .business and the sinking fund replenished to the $1,000 mark and then the balance that local Boards of Supervisors could establish Farm Bureaus of farmers to help out with the work in accomplishment of a better under- standing of the need for refrigera- tor cars in Michigan, and the ac all its seed and makes that item part of the record of the seed. This ori- gin record stays with the seed. It SEED GROWERS prorated to the producers. In other 'all its phases, subject to the direction complishment of a greater degree of is there for the buyer to see. Your Mammoth, Medium, Alsike and Sweet Clover, words, the company obtains the of the State Board of Agriculture. Mr. co-operation toward the seasonable cream, makes the butter and sells it, Smith maintained that the county also Alfalfa, can be handled either on consignment with supplying of that need. paying the farmer the proceeds less agent and the extension funds have Now that an adequate supply of Bourbon Red Turkeys 60 to 70% cash advance or on outright purchase by the operating expenses. always been under direction of the FOR SALE The overhead expenses on the State Board of Agriculture and that refrigerator cars is reasonably cer FLOCK HEADED Bit TWO SB LB. MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU tain, it is mo?t important that the $280,000 business for 1922 were the agent is responsible to 4he State shippers do not inflate their orders TOMS Seed Dep't. $20,000, or about 7 per cent of the Board of Agriculture and the U. S. Make your selections at the farm Lansing Michigan Dep't of Agriculture. for cars, nor unnecessarily delay cars total. In view of the nature of the or write before Dec. 20th. In 1921, said Mr. Smith, the legis- in loading. There is great need of business, and the many customers, ROKK FAKM lature made extension work ap- refrigerator cars throughout the this is considered a low figure. R-3, West Olive, Ottawa Co., Mich. propriations and made the expendi- country and every day that a refrig- An Endless Chain West Olive is on oemoiit road M. 11 tures subject to the approval of the erator car is delayed in loading or The price of the butter is based on the Chicago market. The price newly created State Admin. Board. in unloading is a serious waste of re- frigerator car service. \ W L Better Crops charged to the customers is from 3 In 1923 the legislature accepted the to 8 cents above the Chicago market. college extension work program and William Allen There is no reason why any ship- i;mimm Less Work iiiiiiiiiiiitiiifm An endless chain business is conduct- provided funds for the State's share. per of apples or potatoes should now With Write f o r the n e w Above is William Allen, 91 years experience difficulty In' obtaining re- imc booklet —aent ed. One satisfied customer brings another, until today the company is This was done with an evident full knowledge of local contributions and young, a Cass County pioneer and frigerator cars, and if such difficul- iesting ree! Telia you inter- profitable facts unable to supply the demands for its no question was raised as to the Farm Bureau member of Port«r ties are encountered and are prompt- you should know butter. validity of such contributions. The township, who on Nov. 17 renewed ly referred to Ernest L. Ewing, LIMESTONE about lime. w All the parcel post business is done funds were made subject to the his membership for another three Traffic Counsel. Michigan State S O L V A Y i s so easy to handle, "supervisory control" of the Admin. years. We believe Mr. Allen is the Farm Bureau, 410-420 Murray Build- s o s a f e , s o e c o n o m i c a l that it by credit. The company demands makes less work but bigger crops only a recommendation from some Board, which was customary with oldest, active member in the Michi- ing, Grand Rapids, Michigan, they wherever used. \j Customer or a bank reference when many appropriations. gan State Farm Bureau and are glad will be so handled as to insure the to make the membership acquainted Make this year o bigger year,— it ships to a new customer. Nothing was heard from the earliest possible relief. in crops, in profits. Y o u c a n d o The books show that the company Admrn. Board then, not until July with him. For a few days, orders for refrig- it with S O L V A Y . suffered a loss of only $613 last year when the college asked for $75,000 Mr. Allen reads his Farm Bureau erator cars for apples will be given THE SOLVAY PROCESS CO. due to bad accounts. This, it was of its appropriation. The Admin. News, and without glasses. He is as such preference as will make it pos- \Sale$ Agent, WING ft EVANS, Inc. explained by H. S. Averill, was due Board then instructed the Ag Board alert as a man half his years, both sible to promptly move apples that We are giving special prices on t DETROIT, MICH. largely to two customers going into to turn over the whole extension ser- mentally and physically. Mr. Allen are in danger of freezing. However,, monuments and markers for Fall bankruptcy. vice to the Dean of Agriculture at was born in Columbus county, Ohio, there \vill be a sufficiency of cars and Spring delivery. Write usj for "We used $5,000 in postage last the college, not as the representative Nov. 24, 1832. He came to Michigan for all loading and the degree in information. year and our loss on postage was of the college but as the representa- in June, 1848, when 16 years old, which preferred attention to apples only $61.44," said Mr. Averill. tive of the Admin. Board. and settled in Calvin township. One will be necessary will not affect nor R. W. CARR GRANITE CO. The Ag Board courteously replied year later he moved to Porter town- unjustly discriminate against the po- Charlotte Battle Creek J. P. Bacon, employed in the that it would be glad to co-operate ship and has resided there ever since. tato loading. wholesale stamp department of the with the Admin. Board in all such Mr. Allen owns a 1,000 acre farm The Farm Bureau traffic depart- Detroit postoffice, is the largest cus- matters as did not involve a sur- and for years was a feeder of lambs. ment will be constantly in close tomer. Mr. Bacon obtained a ship- render of its constitutional duties, He also bought stock and shipped in touch with the refrigerator car sit- ment of 2,715 pounds of butter this but could not meet the drastic de- connection with his farm work. He uation during the coming months Week*. This butter goes to Detroit mands of the Admin. Board. Then, is a stockholder in the Farmers & and will be prepared to take what-. postal employes and Mr. Bacon, like said Mr. Smith, came Gov. Groes- Merchants bank at Vandalia, and ever action may be necessary in the Ravenna company, simply adds beck's attack, "which, even if true, owns stock in the Cassopolis Co- event of any serious difficulties aris- the operating expenses to the cost. was no basi3 for an Admin. Board at- operative Exchange. Mr. Allen firm- ing. The co-operation of the rail- "To show how our business is in- tack on the constitutional Ag Board." ly believes in the Farm Bureau and roads and the American Railway As- creasing, the figures for the first six i' i believes nothing can stop it as long sociation has been of first impor- months of 1923 show the sale of "Any condition that takes the con- as we have honest leadership, sup- tance in this matter. 400,000 pounds of butter," said Mr. trol of the college from the constitu- ported by an honest thinking mem- Averill. "During that time the av- ional authority—the State Board of bership. It is his opinion that if our erage price paid for butterfat to the Agriculture—can not be accepted," farmers could have had our present farmers has been 55.7 cents a pound. This is much fn excess of other co- said Mr. Smith. "No such drastic progress in co-operative marketing Clifford Thorne Dead threat has ever been visited on the work 20 years ago we would not be operative concerns. University of Michigan. This is the "We have no competition. We sell most serious blow ever directed by a in the situation we are today. Mr. Allen renewed his membership with Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 13—Clif- ford Thorne, nationally famous as "The Flour the Best Cooks Use," is fresh butter direct to the customer. department of State at the indepen- an expert on railroad, rates and' He gets it at a fair price and he dence of any of our educational in- Earm Bureau worker H. J. Connery. transportation matters and formerly what they all say about LILY WHITE Sets good wholesome butter. We stitutions." traffic counsel of the American °o not allow a surplus for dividends. Not only will the decision in this Apple and Potato Show Farm Bureau Federation, died,,-Nov. FLOUR, which description is particu- The money is divided on the busi- case be of vital concern to the Mich- 13, in London while on a trip'to re- ness of the preceding month with the igan Agricultural College, but it is be- Teaches Many Lessons gain his health. larly apt. exception of the $1,000 sinking fund. ing watched with the keenest interest (Continued from page 1) Mr. Thorne will be remembered as re pie. On Friday evening the program ceive cream from those out- by all other educational institutions the American Farm Bureau attorney side of ou r organization. They share fn Michigan who are similarly situat- called for the sale of all the show whose arguments before the Inter- the same as the members. Our or- ed with respect to the Agricultural apples and potatoes. state Commerce Commission in July, ganization does not make it possible college. It will also in all probabil- Producers and consumers who at- 1920, resulted in the I, C. C, set- to discriminate between stockholders ity determine to a large degree the tended this great show this year were ting the valuation of American rail- and non-stockholders." future status of the State Adminis- repaid for their time and expense roads at $1,800,000,000 less than the „, J , h e c 1 o m i ) a n y also sells coal to the rative Board. The matter of cen- and will not easily be prevented from railroads claimed. The hearing Was Public, but no profit is charged and tralized political control and inter- being at any future shows of this held to determine the value of the in V 3 ^ 8epai "ate business started ference with the funds of educational character which may be held. railroads for rate making purposes. n the first place for the benefit of institutions is a recent development Without Mr. Thome's work in be- the stockholders. in a. large number of other States and Grand Rapids, Nov. 13. — The half of the Farm Bureau in this this struggle of the Michigan State Michigan State Farm Bureau is in- hearing, it is reasonable to believe VeTi11, ttle ma sel^ ^ *ager, is him- Board of Agriculture to maintain its formed that the Ann Arbor railroad that the railroads might have been »r L TT- H e h a s b een mana- S t U ^ l ^ M s V a ; t u r n e d n . l i s about to *dd 500 new box cars to granted even higher rates that they VALLEY CITY MILLING COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN n I 1 *Jle r e o r S a ai Z ation. got in 1920. —Detroit News. tional prominence and importance, its equipment. — — — — i .MKHKiAX FA KM HFBKAU XKWS N o v e m b e r 2 3 . ]«,., FOUR =E=r WASHTENAW BIDS M A R K E T CONDITIONS 20,000,000 LBS. FOR HIGH HONORS At Reported By State Farm Bureau Marketing Departments BUTTER PLEDGED IN CLUB ACTIVITY WHEAT With the visible supply twice that CORN Corn market still continues to be No Creamery Has Rejected of this time last year, or'73,000,000 in strong hands and if we get our Minn. Ass'n Co-op. Boys and Girls Defeat All bushels, you cannot help but believe usual winter feeding demand we this market to be top heavy, but un- would not look- for any lower prices Sales Plan Comers and Win Free der all these conditions we do not on this commodity. International Trips believe wheat will sell much if any OATS St. Paul. Minn., Nov. 20.—Twenty lower. We believe oats will do at least million pounds of butter already have Ann Arbor, Nov. 22.—For results RYF from 2 to 2 '/& cents better within the been pledged to the new sales de- Feed Them The Best secured through its Boys' and Girls' Not much change in rye. Do not next 60 days. Oats are in strong partment of the Minnesota Co-opera- Club Work activities, Washtenaw look for much better in this com- hands. Visible supplies continue to tive Creameries' Association, accord- For Better Returns County lays claim to the honor of be- modity for some little time to come, decrease. Feeding demand heavy. ing to A. J. McGuire, general man- ing several jumps ahead of any other ager. For nearly two months, J. F. Meyer, manager of the sales depart- This is the sound advice that showing live stock, first aid, rope county in the state. Boys' and Girls' Club Work in splicing, knot tying, swimming, Washtenaw County was started in resuscitation, etc., for the boys, and POLITICS UPSET ment, and President John Brandt of Litchfield, have been engaged in or- gives in recommending Michigan the Cass City Farmers Produce Association in Tuscola county ganizing the new branch of the Farm Bureau Milkmaker to its 1919 and at that time was largely basket weaving, making artificial supported by the banks of the coun- flowers, sewing, canning, judging ONTARIO FARMERS association and thus far, no co-oper- members who milk cows. ty. At present $500 subscribed by and games for the girls. Interesting the banks is used for premium money camp fires were held during the eve- ative creamery has rejected the plan. "The plan of a central sales agency and day for you; they need the Their Political Party Failed for creameries," said Mr. Meyer, "is best. Milkmaker is a dairy ra- "Your cows are working night There's No Robe Like This in club classes at the County Fair. nings. During the four years of their exist- Saturday evening, Nov. 17, an ence, Washtenaw County clubs have achievement program was given in to Secure the Desired Results for Them generally accepted all over the state. tion with which you can use your Creamery directors have come to own grains—ground oats, corn, realize that individual selling is pre- barley, etc.," says this progressive for Quality and Price increased rapidly in numbers and en- Ann Arbor, at which time the Silver venting the creameries from getting association. Above is an excellent likeness of our Michigan Farm Bureau rollment. During the past year there Trophies which were won by the' Nearly 200 Michigan co-opera- Auto Robe, a splendid, heavy wool robe that will meet every By MRS. EDITH M. WAGAR top prices. In no instance, after the were 86 clubs with 835 members state champions at the Michigan tive associations are giving similar Chairman Farm Bur. Community plan has been fully explained, has a advice to their members today. winter requirement. It measures 60 x 72 inches. Color, dark representing 653 homes. State Fair were presented to the Work board rejected the agreement." red and black plaid. Auto robes of this quality can not be had Girls Sow at Profit Leader R. A. Turner attended this Milkmaker gets the most milk Peterboro, Ontario. Nov. 22.—It for the lowest investment in feed elsewhere today short of $9. The Farm Bureau robes are offer- There are various projects to ap- winning club members. State Club has recently been my good fortune and keeps the herd healthy. It is ed at $6.50 postage prepaid. peal to the varied peeds of the boys meeting and declared that it was one to have made a long-desired visit and girls of the county. Phases of of the finest achievement programs among Canadian relatives. So I have HOW BUREAU SAVES a combination of ten choicest milk producing feeds. The formula is given pound for pound on every Still a Few Michigan's Left met many members of the United Farmers of Ontario, also people of the commercial class and so have had FOR ITS MEMBERS bag. Not an ounce of filler in Milkmaker. It is perfectly mixed, This is about your last opportunity to secure a Farm Bureau always fresh and palatable. "Michigan" single bed blanket. We have only a few left and an opportunity to hear both sides of the question of farm organization as Helps Smaller Co-ops Get Car Ask your co-op to supply you they cannot be replaced at our present price. It is a thick, fluffy with Milkmaker dairy ration. blanket in beautiful small tan and white checks, just the thing it exists in Ontario. Lot Prices on Their Write for our interesting book to use in place of a quilt. It is 75% virgin wool, made on a There is no doubt but that the let on Milkmaker. farmers of Ontario needed an organ- Orders very fine cotton warp. An exceptional value at $7.50 ization through which they could work and speak, even greater than Before we had a State Farm Bu- MICH. STATE FARM BUREAU we in the United States. However, reau purchasing department, many Purchasing Dep't. Horse Blankets Getting Low after studying the results of their at- of our smaller co-operative associa- Lansing. Mich. We have just 24 pairs of Farm Bureau horse blankets left. tempt, we can congratulate ourselves tions in buying dairy feeds, poultry They are heavy grey, all wool and measure 6 ft. 8 in. by 7 ft. 9 on the far-seeing thoughtfulness of feeds, horse feeds, mill feeds or con- in. They are without straps. We offer these horse blankets at our leaders in the type of organiza- centrates in less than car lots, had $8 each or $15 a pair. These blankets could not be replaced to- tion we endorsed. to pay a bigger price for them be- day for $22 a pair. While they last, they're a bargain. Political Props Failed cause they were unable to stock car- Above is the State Champion Club Work Judging Team. From left The Canadian farmers had the loads and get the carload price. Now- to right they a r e : Roland Stein, David Maier and his brother, Walter seemingly mistaken idea that only days the Farm Bureau is supplying Maier. They took first place among 15 club boy teams in dairy judging through political, lines could their these co-ops with mixed cars con- Do Your money back without a moment's delay if these blankets are not exactly as represented and satisfactory. at the Michigan State Fair. rights be respected, so they institut taining several or all of the above MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU include: garment making, handicraft, where. ed a party of their own and by un- feeds and feed stuffs in small lots, club work carried out in Washtenaw which he had seen carried out any- heard of promises and radical propa- but the co-op gets them at the car- ganda they secured control of their load price for each commodity. The You Clothing and Blankets Dep't. hot lunch, calf, pig, sheep, poultry, Club work in Washtenaw County provincial government. Their ac- individual member benefits thereby. corn, potato, garden and canning is under the direct supervision of A. tivities seemed to have been solely 221 N. Cedar St., Lansing, Mich. clubs. There were 33 Garment Mak- L. Watt, County Club leader, who along political lines rather than co- The Bureau also lines up several ing clubs, with a total membership works in co-operation with County operative farm interests and many co-ops at a time for certain com- Know- of 236. During the present year in Agr'l Agent psler and the County inexperienced rural men were elected modities and arranges for stopoffs addition to being taught darning and Farm Bureau. so that part "of the car may be un- That when you ship your to the helm at the critical post-war loaded at several points. Carload live stock to the co-operative mending, the members of these clubs construction period. price again for co-ops buying in less commission houses of the Mich- made 630 garments at a value of igau Live Stock Exchange at H O G S WILL MATURE EARLIER $1,094 and a profit above cost of Poultrymen to Have It was impossible to please or satis- than carlots?'•" These are types of fy the many factions. It was a new Farm Bureau, service to the mem- Detroit and East Buffalo, your production of $578.00, after allow- Show at Grand Rapids venture for the inexperienced farm- bers. own salesmen secure for you If You Feed 'Em Detroit Star Brand ing for the labor cost. (Continued from page one) the best price your stock will Meat, and Bone, Hog Digester Tankage ers and they seemingly have made bring? There are 21 Hot Lunch Clubs, for the organization of poultry mar- many mistakes that will take time to Builds bone and muscle on young pigs. You can market two months with a total membership of 398 boys keting interests in Michigan for bet- forget. Big Potato Crop That these co-op commission earlier than by feeding with corn alone, besides brood sows will eat and girls; 23851 school lunches were ter marketing methods. Ontario farmers seem to know houses return to shippers the NONE of their young'uns. served by these clubs at a cost of Coleman, I&v. 16—Using Rural savings they make? $431.54, or an average of one-half General Program nothing about affiliating farmers' "There's a Difference in Condition of H o g s " The general program meeting, to commodity marketing organizations variety potajfc seed, Gus Klashak, That last May the Michigan cent per meal extra for the hot dish be held in the Klingman building, is with each other for greater efficiency Midland Couniy Farm Bureau mem- Live Stock Exch. co-op at De- served. troit returned 10 pet of all com- in the hands of experts and leads up in service to the farmers, although ber of Colemah', R. 2. harvested 970 missions on the first year's The Live Stock Clubs are especial- to the general marketing confer- they have as many or more than we bushels of potatoes from 3 % acres, ly strong in Washtenaw County. The ence. The program: averaging 277-bushels to the acre. It business? have. boys and girls own 14 8 pure bred Tuesday afternoon—Geo. Cabell, Watching Michigan Now is a record for that vicinity. That you should belong to pigs and 55 pure bred calves. president of the Mich. Poultry Pro- I find them eager to learn of our your local live stock shipping Free Booklet Through the experience that they are ducers Ass'n., will speak on the need methods and all willing to admit that ass'n and for the above reasons contains gaining as club members they are of a marketing ass'n in Michigan. our forethought was far greater than ship to Full Information developing into real breeders and ex- Alex Klooster and A. W. Getty will theirs. While we have made mis- BUSINESS NEWS DETROIT PACKING CO., Detroit, Mich. hibitors of pure bred live stock. discuss personal experiences in co- takes, yet we are progressing at a 3c a word per insertion for 3 or Give this product a trial.! It means money for you. Guaranteed 5 0 % For instance, at the Washtenaw operative egg marketing. more insertions; 3%o a werd for protein. Packed in 100 lb. bags. County fair out of a total of 480 Tuesday evening—Harry R. Lewis, safe and sane pace. How thankful and proud I am that each of 2 insertions; 4 cents a word for one Insertion. Count each Mich. Livestock Exch. Tour local co-op. manager or t h e Michigan State F a r m Bureau will exhibitors this year, 219 were club Davisville, R. I., former head of the our leaders to whom we owe so much word, abbreviation and figure, In- a t Detroit cluding worda in signature, a s take your order and fill promptly. members. They won $755.85 in cash N. J. State College Poultry dep't, could see the advisability of having words. Cash must accompany prizes in club classes and open com- owner of "Lewis Farms" and sec'y a marketing organization for each order. Mich. F a r m Bureau N e w s . Prod. Co-op. Com. Ass'n petition. of the International Chick Hatchers major commodity, grain, potatoes, a t East Buffalo REAL SHROPSHIRE RAMS Champs at State Pair Ass'n., will speak on egg marketing milk, livestock and fruit—then link- FOR SALi:—POULTRY FARM, com- F a r m Bureau members have surely secured some good At the State Fair at Detroit the work in the East and possibilities ing them together for our common pletely equipped. M u s t be seen to be a p - ones. To close out we are offering twelve. Your choice for Washtenaw county boys and girls of the baby-chick industry. H. H. interests so that all groups may speak Cpreciated. For particulars write MA- A L W H I T E P O U L T R Y FARM, Caro $25.00. They a r e real bargains. outranked those from any other Knapp, pres. of the Ohio Poultry as one for the betterment of all agri- Mich. 19.4' county, both in the quality of the Ass'n., is also on the program. culture without injustice to any one DO YOU W A N T TO INCREASE YOUR Duroc Boars live stock exhibited and in the skill Wednesday morning—Prof. J. G. group! And also that we stand firm- egg production? Our Prof. Foreman of their judging teams. Their cash Halpin of the Univ. of Wisconson ly for measures rather than for any strain Barred Rock and White Rock cock- prizes totaled $685 and besides this Poultry dep't., will give an address. party, creed or race* erels will do it. $3 each while they last. J. V. Sheap, Ovvosso, M i c h . 12-13-23b $10,000 DAM- Boar pigs, big boned, big framed spring pigs, sired by a 1,000 lb. boar. As low as $30.00. You can't afford to use a scrub. Let's get together. Follow M-29 to they won all the seven trips offered Then follows the marketing meeting at the State Fair to the International at the Hotel Pantlind Wednesday af- Live StQpk Exhibition and National ternoon. We Are Gaining STERLING S P A R K P L U G S for all And how happy I am that we can m a k e s of cans—regular value 75 cents each. We offer four for $1.35, postage AGE_CASE KOPE-KON FARMS, Coldwater, Mich* serve as a guide in helping to shape prepaid. Collen & L e e A u t o Supply, 501 Hay and Grain show to be held at No session Thursday, Thanksgiv- the policies of others. In no way can S. Washington A v e . , Lansing, Mich Chicago in December. Their dairy ing day. Friday and Saturday will be I ever see agriculture a get-rich-quick judging team, composed of Roland given over to a two day short course money making scheme, and no or- good ATTENTION-—!. H A V E A STOCK OF Sued While Touring won first place as a team and placed Dep't. There will be six lectures: applied as a mustard plaster for dras- Write used u i r t s for Hudson, Buick Stein and Walter and David Maier, conducted by the M. A. C. Poultry ganization can act as a panacea to be Chevrolet, Studebaker and other cars your wants. Prices low. Satis- In Oregon faction guaranteed. Robert Murrow first, seventh and ninth as individ- "Breed Types and Origin" by Prof. tic recovery to our many ailments, Bitely, Mich. Boyne City, Michigan, uals among the 45 competitors. Mr. Card; "Incubation and Brooding" but little by little we may reach the October 20, 1923. FOR SALIO - - O N E REGISTERED Stein, the high man, was given a and "Breeding and Culling for Egg goal of being on the same platform Guernsey Bull, a g e ten months. Sylvanus Citizens' Mutual Auto Ins. Co., free trip to the National Dairy Show Production" by Prof. Foreman; with other vocations, able to speak Mallette, Baroda, Mich. Howell, Michigan. at Syracuse, New York, where he "Diseases and Sanitation" by Dr. H. with authority for our cause and be FOR SALE—A GOOD 79 ACRE FARM ranked ninth among the 60 picked J. Stafseth; "Housing for Michigan recognized as an equal in the world's near Greenville. For particulars, write Gentlemen: Mrs. Fred ("liristensen, R. 2, Box 126-A I have just been advised that the dairy club champions at that great Conditions" and "Feeding for Max- business. • Greenville, Mich. show. imum Production" by C M. Fer- suit started against me for $10,000 as W A N T E D FRUIT T H E E SALESMEN— Their general live stock judging guson. Profitable, pleasant, steady work. Good the result of an automobile accident team also ranked first among 17 Throughout the week C. J. DeLam- 60,000 Acres Spuds side line for farmers, teachers and others which occurred the 4th day of Permanent job for good workers. Write county teams and will represent the arter will give three demonstrations Signed In Minnesota for terms. T. E. I L G E N F R I T Z SONS CO August, near Salem, Oregon, in which Btate of Michigan in the general live daily in the proper method of killing The Monroe Nursery; Monroe, Mich E s - St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 20.—Acre- tablished 1847. H-22-23-3tb. Mrs. Alice Lenon was fatally injured, stock judging contest at the Inter- and dressing for market. age pledged to the new Minnesota was adjusted and dismissed. I wish national Live Stock Show at Chicago .£2 ~ R S A L E — HAMPSHIRE BOARS having all expenses paid Jjy the State Potato Growers' Exchange this week A N D GILTS. 150 head on the farm Our to say that my wife and I are great- passed the 60,000 mark, according St. Eleventh year. J o h n W . Snyder, R 4 and State Fair. McMurtry Resigns As to an announcement made at the St. Johns, Mich. 12-8-23 ly pleased that this matter has been Another Wue ribbon team was disposed of. that which represented Washtenaw Midland Co. Agr'l Agt. Paul offices of the general state or- AUJCTIONEEH, T 9 - P - PHILLIPS, T H E GOLDEN RULE Bellevue, Michigan. Pedi- We have lived in Michigan a long ganization committee. The member- greed Sales a Specialty. Write, wire or County in the grain and corn judg- ing contest. This is the third year The Michigan State Farm in succession that Washtenaw Coun- has been informed that I. B. McMur- Bureau ship now is in excess of 3,500. call for terms and d a t e s . 1-10-24 time and were taking a trip this sum- W A N T E D — T o b u y n e w crop mammoth mer, going to California. When this MODERN STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, and medium clover seed. W e are paying sad accident occurred in Oregon, it ty has won this contest but for the try, who for over three years has POULTRY highest cash prices. L e t us bid on your first time this year the winning team been County Agent in Midland Coun- j ETC., MANAGEMENT, OIRCUUVTIOX, samples before y o u sell. Michigan S t a t e took the pleasure out of our trip. REQUIRED BY THE ACT F a r m Bureau S e e d Dep't. Lansing, Mich When they held the inquest and later members will have their expenses ty, has resigned, the resignation to OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 19 paid by the State Fair to the Nation- take effect December first. 1012. started suit against us, we were very al Grain and Hay show at Chicago. Mr. McMurtry has now spent near- Of Michigan Farm Bureau News, pub- thankful that we had an automobile Not only did the Washtenaw Coun- ly six years as a County Agricultural lished semi-monthly at Charlotte, insurance policy. While we had been ty boys and girls win many prizes on Agent in Cheboygan and Midland Michigan, for October 1, 1923. their live stock in the club classes, counties and has made a record for State of Michigan, BREEDERS' DIRECTORY a member of your company for a number of years we had never need- BREEDER taking most of the championships himself in both places. We feel sure County of Ingham, ss and the blue ribbons, but they also that Mac will be able to take care of forBefore me, a Notary Public in and H E R E F O RD 5 ed this protection before. the state and county aforesaid, - T ? ? n 5 9 ° w * w , t h e , l , T • • b * »M« consisting Secretary, Mr. Robb, came to Oregon Your Read These Great Poultry Articles were prominent winners in the open himself in good form and that he personally appeared E. E. Ungren, jf blood from America's foremost herds at to give his personal attention to this "HOW TO FEED FOR WINTER Special to Farm Bureau competition against the best live will continue a strong booster for who, having been duly sworn accord- prices that enable them under Earlirip* Hare, matter. From his large experience EGGS by Professor E. C. Foreman of stock from Michigan and surround- extension work and co-operative ing to law, deposes and says that he ford Beef Plan to pay for themselves within a year to 18 months. Balls including prU. M. A. C. members ing states. marketing work. is the editor of the Michigan Farm prices. at winners th« larger shows at practical in handling personal injury claims Herd headed by Straight EtfM and his knowledge as a lawyer, we MARKETING EGGS FOR GREAT- Hold Club Camp Bureau News. 1169786, one of two Bona of Parfaction Fairfax Publisher—Michigan State Farm out of a daughter of th« Famous Disturber. found that he was able to cope with EST PROFIT. Opinions and articles by poultry and marketing authorities. A Six Months One of the most interesting fea- Too Many Low Grade Bureau, Lansing, Mich. T. F. B. Sotham aV Soaa (Haraforda sine. tures of club work in Washtenaw Editor—E. E. Ungren, Lansing, 18W), St. Clair. Mich. the attorneys who had been employed Collected and edited by R. S. Rath- Subscription For County is the annual camp which is Cattle Off to Market Mich. to try this case against us and now mer, Editor. held during the summer. This year That the owner is the Michigan %\ IT PAYS TO BUT PURE BRED SHEE? OF that the matter has been adjusted so PARSONS ' ^ . S g s r s ACTUAL COST OF PRODUCING EGGS by P. L. Sanford, formerly of Only 25 Cents 127 boys, girls and leaders attended. During the week ending Nov. 16, State Farm Bureau, Lansing, Mich. « s ^ ^ I Ml) and ihlp «r«nrw>i«re and pay expreM that all parties are satisfied by the Penn. State College, now of Ferris This offer may be with- This, by the way, is the only exclus- the Michigan Live Stock Exch. co- That the known bondholders, mort- charjTM. Wnta for club offer and price limt. payment of a total expense of Leghorn Farms. drawn at any time. Sub- ive County Club Camp in Michigan operative commission house at the gagees, and other security holders Oxfords, Shropohina and- Polh*i- D«lain+« P A R S O N S . GrandLedye. Mich. R.9 $1,961.00, we are greatly relieved. owning or holding 1 per cent or more GETTING POULTRY READY FOR scribe today. and has proved a distinct success. Detroit stockyards sold 158 cars for of total amount of bonds, mortgages, Fa D Any one who has ever been in an ac- WINTER by E. A. Ridenour, practical The aim bf those in charge is to give member shippers The Exch. reports or other securities are: None. MeadowBrookHerefords e r ^^t RS^ cident of this kind can appreciate the poultry woman and writer. Send 25c Now the campers useful instruction and at very heavy shipments to the Detroit breeding stock for sala, both sexes, any ag-a. Above are only a few of the poul- E. E. UNGREN, Call, phone or writ. Earl O. KoCarty. consolation of service. the same time to provide them a market of very common stock and try helps you will find in the Editor. Bad A M . Huron Co. We thank your company for the "Breeder." good outing. The boys occupy the states that not much improvement Sworn to and subscribed before me camp the first week and the girls the can be looked for in the cattle situa- this 13th day of November, 1923. Ask the Chippewa County services rendered and for the able I F YOU WANT MORE EGGS AND Modern Poultry second. Instruction is given regard- tion as long as that lower grade stuff I ing milk testing, judging, fitting and keeps coming. J. LEE MORFORD, My commission expires July Notary 17, Public. 1924. HAY Farm Bureau, Sault Ste. way in which this case was handled. Marie, Mich., for price* on carlota of hay. Sincerely yours, (Signed) S. B. Stackus BIGGER POULTRY PROFITS. SUB- SCRIBE NOW. ' Breeder Battle Creek, Mich.