MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS F. B. Members In "Make Farming A Counties Read Business—As Well 62 The NEWS. As An Occupation." PUBLISHED BY THE MICHIGAN STATE FARM BUREAU FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP THIRD YEAR, VOL. Ill, No. 3; FEBRUARY 13, 1925 ISSUED SEMI-MONTHLY SECY BRODY REPORTS ON FARM BUREAO WORK FOR 1924 M. L NOON RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF PRESIDENT MICHIGAN BUREAU'S SECRETARY DELEGATES TO 7TH ANNUAL MEETING FARM BUREAU; 7TH ANNUAL MEETING SEED SERVICE SETS FIND THEIR ORGANIZATION IN THE IS BEST IN ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY NEW STANDARDS BEST SHAPE IT HAS EVER KNOWN Proved Value of Adapted Seed Bureau's By-Laws Rewritten to Increase Local And Supplied It To Seed and Supplies Services Have Made Good; Representation in State Affairs; Financial Our Farmers Gas T a x and Local T a x Reductions Crown Report is Good; C. L. Brody Retained STATE FIRST IN ALFALFA Legislative W o r k ; Sec'y Discusses A s Secretary-Manager F u t u r e of F a r m Bureau The seventh annual meeting of the Michigan State Farm Other States Join With Us In Bureau Board of Delegates, held at the M. A. C. Feb. 5-6, Fight on Unadapted The following report of the Michigan State Farm Bureau's was the best in the organization's history. Seeds business for 1924 was presented to delegates at the Seventh Important resolutions on state and national legislation, Annual Meeting of the organization at M. A. C. Feb. 5th by By PROF. J . F. COX Secretary-Manager Clark L. Brody: farming, business, co-operative marketing and other matters Executive Secretary of the Federated of interest were adopted, setting forth the Bureau's policy for Seed Service Clark L. Brody, secretary-manag- ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-MANAGER the coming year. The 1925 legislature now in session When the far sighted Board of er of the Michigan State Farm Bu- By Clark L. Brody Directors of the Michigan Farm Bu- reau, whose report for the year oi watched the meeting with interest for an expression of farmer 1924 appears in this edition of the Progress toward greater efficiency in work started in pre- reau decided some five years ago to opinion on many matters now before the legislature. It was establish a Seed Department, it is News. Mr. Brody was re-engaged by vious years rather than the launching of entirely new projects not disappointed, for the Farm Bureau took positive stands doubtful that even these men of agri- the State Farm Bureau Board of Di- has characterized your Michigan State Farm Bureau adminis- cultural vision had in mind the re- rectors for 19 2"). tration for 1924. on many of these matters. Pres. M. L. Noon, who was re- markable development which has Increase Local Representation elected for a second term by the taken place in Michigan and other To a large degree, our efforts have been devoted to improv- The by-laws were revised with unanimous consent to State Farm Bureau Board of Direc- tors when they organized at the close states in the distribution of known origin adapted seed of high quality. BUREAU BY-LAWS ing the internal machinery of your organization and better permit locals and co-ops designated by the County and State adapting it to the tasks already under way. Adventures in- Farm Bureaus to become local Farm Bureau units with di- of the Seventh Annual Meeting. Mr. Noon is the director representing the Michigan Milk Producers Ass'n. He The farmers of Michigan were find- ing alfalfa a highly desirable crop when it succeeded, but failures on AMENDED TO GIVE to new and uncharted territory have been few and of small magnitude. Such new work as has been attempted has been rect representation in the State Farm Bureau's annual meet- ing, one delegate for each 100 Farm Bureau members in the is well known to Farm Bureau folks throughout the State. good ground were unusually fre- quent. Red clover was not acting VOICE TO LOCALS the normal outgrowth of old projects and the result of at- tempts to make them better and more serviceable. unit. This will greatly increase the number of delegates from right on good clover land in Michi- the various counties, a condition to be desired. gan and clover failures were occur- Delegates to Annual Meeting The departments established in previous years are suf- Secretary and Treasurer Brody's annual report showed the HAY GROWERS ARE ring on extensive'areas. The careful testing work of the Will Come From Local ficiently comprehensive, I believe, so that their continued nor- mal and safe growth will enable your institution to meet the State Farm Bureau to be in splendid condition. Every depart- ment made its way in 1924 and showed a satisfactory surplus. FACING DISASTER Michigan Agr'l College Experiment Station with clover and alfalfa seed from numerous sources supplying the Bureau Units rational needs of the membership, whatever their nature may On the day of the annual meeting the State Farm Bureau had Michigan market, showed that alfalfa One of the most important and be. The experience of foregoing years has unmistakably some $34,000 on deposit in Lansing and a net worth of Freight Rate Discrimination seed from the southwest and foreign fundamental changes involved in the emphasized the necessity of proceeding carefully with new Shuts Southern Markets; regions of mild climate, was not new set of By-laws adopted at the re- undertakings that may be large and costly, so the Farm Bureau $109,839.36. The Bureau owns a building and real estate in adapted to Michigan, and that red cent meeting of the Board of Dele- Lansing worth $75,000 and seed handling and office equip- Bureau Acts clover seed from Italy and southern gates of the Michigan State Farm administration policy for the past twelve months has been ment worth some $28,000. France gave failures or unsatisfac- Bureau was that referring to repre- rather on the side of conservatism, althought by no means un- The meeting was well attended, probably 400 delegates and Today New York state hay grow- tory yields and no seed crops. In- sentation at the future annual meet- progressive or reactionary. To a considerable degree the ers have a freight rate advantage vestigations of the supplies sold to ings of the state organization. In the operations of 1924 have been handicapped by the results of members being seated in the room when President Butterfield over Michigan hay growers averag- Michigan farmers showed that much past this representation has come di- ing $4.73 a ton when it comes to of this imported seed was coming into rectly from the County Farm Bu- experiences hanging over from 1923. The past year's work of the M. A. C. made a splendid address on the "College Side shipping to points in southeastern Michigan. On the other hand, na- reaus and has been on the basis of by itself, however, has without question been the best, most of Business Co-operation." All measures brought before the states, the nation's hay consuming tive grown clover seed and north- one delegate for each 250 paid-up efficient and serviceable of any year in your organization's convention were thoroughly discussed. Everyone had a center. western alfalfa seed gave dependable Farm Bureau members or major history. chance to be heard. The attitude of the meeting was to keep That explains w h y Michigan results. fraction thereof in the county. with a crop of 5,100,000 tons, more The Michigan Crop Improvement Under the new By-laws the rep- 4 its feet on the ground at all times. than one million tons over last year's resentation at the annual meeting of Legislative Activities Association had brought in some All Actions Considered Thoroughly The Resolutions Committee distributed several hundred great production, is in one mighty tight fix. Less than 15 per cent of 20,000 pounds of northwestern Grimm alfalfa seed in 1917-1918. It the Board of Delegates will be from local units, rather than from County AUTOMOBILE CLUB The reports of the departmental managers on succeeding pages review the work in detail, so my report will copies of its report the day before they were to be acted upon, thus giving the delegates plenty of time to study them. The Michigan's enormous hay crop has been disposed of, and the freight rate discrimination in favor of New York gave excellent satisfaction. proved varieties of other crops de- Im- Farm Bureaus. The language used in providing for this representation is sufficiently broad so that the Farm FAILS IN ATTACK be confined mainly to the more im- portant phases affecting fundamental veloped at the Michigan Agricultural policies of the Farm Bureau. amendments to the State Farm Bureau by-laws were distribut- ed in advance, thoroughly explained and discussed Thursday and eastern shippers bids fair to pre- vent Michigan hay from reaching College and grown under inspection by the Crop Improvement Association Bureau members in any county may have considerable latitude in decid- ON GASOLINE TAX Owing to the fact that the Legis- lature did not meet in 1924, tbe year southern points and bringing much, were in great demand. It was, ing upon their type of local organ- evening. Action was then deferred until Friday morning to has been a rather quiet one as far if anything to the producers. therefore, most logical that Mr. J. ization. The only possible relief in sight Local Co-ops and other farmers' Final Effort to Delay Gas Tax as legislative activity is concerned. give the delegates plenty of time to study them with respect W. Nicolson, extension specialist in However, we were active on a num- is to equalize freight rates on hay Farm Crops at M. A. C. and secretary community organizations could be- Is Thwarted by Highest to their local situations. Friday morning they had several between the east and west. The Mich- come local Farm Bureau units when ber of national measures, the most of the Michigan Crop Improvement State Tribunal important of which include: timely amendments on hand, which were adopted with unani- igan State Farm Bureau and others Association, should become the pio- approved by the County and State Muscle Shoals. mous consent. interested in a square deal for hay neer manager of the Farm Bureau Farm Bureaus. When so approved, Truth-in-Fabrics. producing farmers have taken the Seed Department on its establish- they would be entitled to one repre- Placing its final stamp of approval The Hesolutions Market Reports for tbe Eastern matter up with Michigan members in ment. Under Mr. Nicolson's direc- sentative for every one- hundred upon the two cent gasoline tax, the re-election. Live Stock Markets, Including Both the resolutions and by- Congress, asking them to take steps tion, the distribution of adapted Farm Bureau members, or major State Supreme Court on February The Board of directors for 1925 Buffalo. laws were adopted section by sec- to provide immediate emergency Grimm and northwestern hardy al- fraction thereof, to represent the 10th denied the petition of the De- organized by re-electing M. L. Noon Parcel Post Rates. tion with full discussion. The freight rate relief. falfa seed reached a total of l,20u,- Farm Bureau members in that local troit Automobile Club for a writ of as president, Mr. McPherson as vice- McNary Haugeu Bill. The Interstate Commerce Commis- 000 pounds in 1924 and approximate- unit at the meeting of the Board of mandamus to prevent the Secretary resolutions a r e presented i n . b r i e f president and Clark L. Brody as Various measures for Federal sion has a ruling that no rate can be ly 1,500,000 pounds of Michigan Delegates. This action will no doubt of State from proceeding with the in this edition of the News, owing secretary, treasurer and manager. regulation of Co-operative permitted to discriminate against an- grown red clover seed of 1923 crop increase the size of the Board of collecting of the gasoline tax under to lack of space occasioned b y The new by-laws provide an exe- Marketing. other section of the country, and it is was certified by the Crop Improve- Delegates and will give the individ- the immediate effective clause. publishing in full the a n n u a l re- cutive committee to meet with Farm Proposed reduction in the Sugar this chance for relief that the Farm ment Association for the Michigan ual members more direct control in Representatives of the Attorney Bureau officials the months between Tariff. p o r t of t h e secretary-manager. I n Bureau and others are working on. Farm Bureau. The demand for high the management of the affairs of General's Department bad little dif- the regular bi-monthly meetings of their state organization. Also, a continued study of state is- t h e n e x t edition of the News t h e the Board of Directors. This con- Today farmers are receiving for No. yielding adapted seed of all field ficulty in demonstrating to the Court full t e x t of the resolutions will be sists of President Noon and two 2 hay $7 a ton and less and can crops was greatly increased. that the gas tax bill was immediately sues was made by the Farm Bureau presented. D u r i n g the n e x t few members elected from the Board of hardly sell it at that figure. With large supplies of known necessary to the "public peace, health during the year and important ac- issues of the News, the annual re- Directors — Messrs. McPherson and Sec'y Brody of the State Farm Bu- origin alfalfa seed available from Open Child Labor Fight and safety" and so could legally he complishments were attained In p o r t s of the F a r m B u r e a u Seed, Billings. reau has written letters to President the Michigan Farm Bureau and from given immediate effect under the some of the counties in securing a Coolidge, Senators Ferris and Couz- some of Michigan's most dependable Constitution. It was also shown that fairer distribution of the tax burden Supplies, Traffic, Publicity, F a b - ens, to Gov. Groesbeck and Commis- State Capitol, Feb. 12.—After the gas tax could be given immediate between the farmer and the city seed companies, the state and county sharp debate the House today by a rics, d e p ' t s , the P o u l t r y E x c h a n g e effect on the basis of being an appro- property owner. Assistant Secretary and others will be presented in full. FULTON ORGANIZES sioner of Agriculture L. Whitney Watkins, giving them the plight of the Michigan hay growers and ask- alfalfa campaigns of the Michigan Agricultural College have been car- vote of 33 to 24 postponed action on the child labor amendment to 3:00 priation measure, at least part of the Powell's work along this line in Kal-| revenue from which was to take care amazoo, Calhoun, Monroe, Washte- ried on during the past four years p. in. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Write your Election of Officers Friday morning the Board of Dele- BUSINESS ASS'N /, ing their assistance in getting relief. = ^Continued on pane four) convictions to your representative. of an existing deficit. naw and Ingham counties resulted in a saving to the farmers of a total of $67,350 in taxes paid in 1924. gates came to the election of the This was accomplished by ascertain- State Board of Directors, with the New Membership in Kalama- ing from documents in the office of following results: The affiliated Commodity Ex- changes first named their nominees, who were unanimously confirmed by zoo County Has Its Work- ing Clothes On Summary of Farm Bureau Resolutions the Register of Deeds the sale prices of city and farm property and then comparing these with the assessed values as recorded in the County the delegates. They were: Fred Fulton, Feb. 1.—Kalamazoo Coun- Owing to lack of space, the resolu- Wagar was thanked for her contribu- development of co-operative market- Treasurer's office. Smith of Elk Rapids, representing the Mich. Potato Growers' Exchange; J. H. O'Mealey of Hudson, represent- ty Farm Bureau members of this vi- cinity held an all day meeting here yesterday to establish a local for STATE DISCUSSES tions adopted will be summarized in this edition and published in full tions to the success of the work. The Bureau rejoiced in the "Pitts- ing were condemned. The Bureau opposed any relaxing of the present Accurate Information Since the convening of the present next issue, with explanatory com- burgh Plus" victory, thanked the immigration law. Continued local, session of the Legislature, the Farm ing the Mich. Live Stock Exchange; M. L. Noon of Jackson, representing handling Farm Bureau brand seeds and other supplies. Fifty members BUREAU'S VIEWS ment where needed. Seek Equality For Agr'l press for its support, urged Farm Bureau members and farmers to use state and federal support of bovine Bureau representative, as in the past, tuberculosis eradication was en- has attended each session and has the Michigan Milk Producers Ass'n, and their families met. The ladies The delegates declared organiza- Farm Bureau seeds and otherwise dorsed. Licensing of carlot distribu- observed closely the activities of both all re-elected. served a splendid dinner. Talks on Farm Bureau work and opportunities Organization Announces tion of agriculture essential and ob- use the Bureau business services, and tors of food products was demanded Houses. He is keeping the State Geo. McCalla of the Ypsilanti served with satisfaction that Presi- endorsed the wool pool arrangement so that the Dep't of Agriculture can Farm Bureau and itg members In the Farm Bureau Local, succeeded W. E. were made by Arthur M. Edmunds, Policy on State and Na- dent Coolidge, industry and business with the Ohio Wool Growers Ass'n. reach those scalawags who buy goods various counties accurately and Phillips of Decatur as the representa- State Farm Bureau worker, Sec'y S. tional Questions are agreed on the matter. They ob- GiVCfl Views to Congress with the intentions of refusing it on promptly informed, so that the peo- tive of the Michigan Elevator Ex- P. Sexton of the Kalamazoo bureau served that the Michigan State Farm In matters for Congressional ac- arrival in order to break the price. ple at home can act effectively in change and was nominated by Mr. *nd Ray Longman. The Fulton local Bureau and its business and service tion, the Bureau reaffirmed its na- State Issues Hit by Bureau legislative matters. Phillips, who had completed two organized by electing John Shook Two of the resolutions adopted by president; John Martin, vice-presi- departments offers the medium tional tax policy, declaring that in- For consideration by the Michigan Throughout the year, through terms in that capacity. the State Farm Bureau delegates just through which Michigan farmers come is the correct basis for assess- legislature the Bureau recommended meetings, publicity and otherwise, M. D. Buskirk of Paw Paw suc- dent, and Roy Frost, sec'y-treas. before adjournment have already Three committeemen to handle fi- may meet other organized forces for ment for support of the national gov- a pay-as-you-go program in public we have endeavored to develop senti- ceeded H. W. Gowdy of Union Pier been the subject of comment the solution of state and national ernment and that the rate should be improvements; an economical and ment for legislation as outlined in as director representing the Michigan nancial, social and welfare work will throughout the State. be appointed by the president. The problems. higher for larger incomes. It urged business-like road building program; last year's resolutions. The Farm Fruit Growers, Inc. Mr. Gowdy is a Delegate Sherwood of Berrien Equality for agriculture was in- Congress to give attention to all endorsed the use of convict road la- Bureau has been particularly active first co-operative purchase by the county, to protect the youth of this member of the State Board of Agri- sisted upon with a demand that Con- transportation problems looking for- bor; urged repeal of the Covert road in regard to the gas tax, and at this new organization was a ton and a country against those who would culture and preferred not to bold the gress enact such legislation as will ward to quicker and cheaper trans- act. writing the power shown by the gas half of oyster shell. profit by the production of sugges- two positions. extend the benefits of the protective portation of farm products. The legislature and Gov. Groes- tax supporters in the Legislature Mr. Edmunds and Mr. Sexton have tive motion pictures and off-color system to the American farmer and Strict enforcement of the 18th Direct ors-at-Ijarge been assisting the best men in the beck were commended for their en- leaves little doubt that this badly magazines, offered a resolution assure him an American price for amendment was asked, passage of actment of a gasoline tax. needed reform in highway taration The following directors-at-large neighborhood of Fulton to put a favoring a stricter censorship of mo- what is consumed domestically, in- truth-in-fabrics and truth in fruit were re-elected by the delegates: M. strong Farm Bureau organization on A personal state income tax law will soon be written on tbe statute tion pictures and a campa'ign to dependent of the world price. juices laws, a standard container bill, ft. McPherson of Lowell, Mrs. Edith the map at that place, and it is as- was favored; also, a strong refores- books of Michigan. eradicate the suggestive magazines County Agr'l agent and boys' and completion and operation of Muscle Wagar of Carleton, Earl C. McCarty sured. tation policy and a bare land and Legislative Research from our newsstands. It was en- girls' club work was endorsed as was Shoals in the interests of power and of Bax Axe, W. W. Billings of Dav- harvest tax in connection therewith; Experience has amply demonstrat- dorsed with a roar of approval. a county extension council consisting fertilizer production. No increases ison, V. F. Gormely of Newberry. Livestock yards and loading chutes A limited reapportionment of the ed the need of thorough investigation No less hearty support was given of all organizations in the county for should be laid on parcel post rates; Berrien county nominated J. G. have been completed at Dafter. The legislative districts on a citizenship of legislative issues before starting the resolution offered by Delegate direction of the above educational issuance of misleading crops reports Bbyie of Buchannan as director-at- State Farm Bureau made application basis was advocated, with the metro- action to secure their enactment. We James Nicol of Allegan county, op- work. was condemned, as was any effort to Iarge. In a close race he defeated for the construction in behalf of Daf- politan representation so limited as must understand all their phases posing any change in the name of the Farm Bureau Home and Commun- weaken the U. S. dep't of agriculture and know the facts, whether favor- to safeguard rural interests. George Wheeler of Mt. Pleasant forter members. Michigan Agricultural College. ity work was endorsed and Mrs. Measures designed to hamper the (ContinutKi ou pa*tt it (Continued on page two) FEBRUARY 1:). 1925 1WO MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEW8 $500,000 annually -^> Michigan far»i*j in arsriousj years ths department Sec'y Brody Reports ' ers. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS Child Labor, Road Bills However, the railroads secured has been supplying twelve ±o towr* Bureau Work for 1924 a reopening of the case, which ne- teen of the northern and eastern (Continued from nage one) cessitated another hearing. Final states with alfalfa and clover seed. oral hearing was held at Washington This necessitated a scale of opera- Published twire a month by the Mhchlgan State Farm Bureau at Char- lotte, Michigan. Editorial and general offices at State Farm Bureau head- quarters, Lansing, Michigan. Foremost in Legislature able or unfavorable. In order to get this foundation of facts we must car- ry on real research work in legisla- last November, and while at this writing no decision has yet been ren- dered by the Interstate Commerce tions much larger than that required for Michigan farmers alone. The carrying of the larger inventory re- tive issues. To be insured of its No. :J or prohibit the labor of children un- cpntinuance, accuracy and availabili- Commission, a very effectual show- quired to supply so much outside ter- VOL. III. FEBRUARY IS, 1!)i».T Propose Tightening of Bovine ing was made by the shippers and ritory constituted an enormous risk ighteen years of age, or of airy ty at all times, it is necessary to T-B Restrictions; Poll age, because such power re-establish- hire and develop ability trained there is considerable ground for for the Michigan State Farm Bureau Entered at the post office at Charlotte, Mich., as second claaa es in America a system of* slavery, along governmental lines and which hope of a favorable outcome. during the fall and winter -months matter. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided l a x Offered with public ownership, substituted each year, and it was largely because for in Sec. 1103, Act of Oct. 8, 1917, authorized January 12, 1923. is closely familiar with the practices P r e s e n t T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Policy for private ownership, and would place Congress in control in every of the Legislature and Congress. On July 1st, the regular employ- it was outside the province of our or- Subscription Price 50c Per Year, included in dues of Farm - apitol, Lansing, Feb. 14.— While some and at times Very valu- ment of the high class traffic counsel ganization to assume this that the home, in the land, between parent and Bureau Members. With the highway finance legislation child. able help can be derived from the as heretofore practiced, was discon- idea of establishing a co-operative !, the gji.s tax upheld by the "Be it further resolved, That a work of public institutions, in the tinued. This was brought about by seed association of the states inter- B. E. UNOREN ...,,* p. v .Editor Supreme Court and the institutional certified'copy of the foregoing pre- main this legislative research must the desire for the greatest possible ested was evolved. This has now de- 8. M. POWELL. w..,.•*.'. Associate Editor visits, or "junkets," nearly complet- amble and resolutions be forwarded be developed, financed and control- economy and by the fact that so veloped into the Federated Seed Ser- ed, the Legislature is turning sertoiia by His Excellency, the Governor, to led by the Farm Bureau itself. With many of the large transportation vice, Inc. attention to the consideration of the secretary of the State of the the cold facts in hand, the directors, problems are of equal concern to Federated Seed Service, Inc. MICHIGAN $TMpiffiARM flUBEAU mass of appropriation bills and i'nited states, to the presiding offi- delegates and members of the or- business men in general and the ex- The Federated Seed Service, Inc., general legislative measures which cer of th,e United States Senate, and ganization can formulate policies to the Speaker of the House of Rep- pense should be shared by all ship- is a strictly farmer owned and con- confront it. resentatives of the i'nited Stwtes." that later will not be found defective, pers interested. It has been the poli- trolled co-operative institution. Its OF FN The so-called child labor amend- and real results will be accomplish- cy of the Farm Bureau to continue members are the farmers ' co-opera- President More Highway Problems M. L. NOON, Jackson to the federal constitution ed. to watch closely all cases of concern tive seed organizations of the various M. B. W. • Vi< e-President Despite the passage of the gas and sprang into the lime light this past weight taxes, there remain many per- Publicity Department to the farmer and to employ such states, such as the Indiana Farm Bu- Directors -.-it-Large week When the certified message of- The Publicity Department, under counsel as the needs of each parti- reau Federation, Ohio Farm Bureau Lowell plexing highway problems yet to be M. B. MePHERSON ficially transmitting this amendment solved. ' House and Senate leaders the direction of E. E. Ungren, has cular case warrant. By giving due Service Corporation; Virginia Seed Carleton MRS. EDH for ratification or rejection by the have held a conference with Gover- reached a high state of efficiency and consideration to the activities and Service, Grange League Federation EARL Bad Axe Michigan Legislature was received nor Croesbeck and it now appears has amply demonstrated that it is in- interests of other shippers, we have of New York, Eastern States Farm- Newberry VP:ROI >RMELY Davison from Washington. that a definite understanding has dispensable to the life and growth learned that many times little or no ers' Exchange of the New England Immediately upon receipt of this been reached and harmonious action of your Farm Bureau institution. expense on the part of the Farm Bu- states, Michigan State Farm Bureau, W. W. WLUNGS Commodity Directors Through the medium of the Mich- reau is necessary. Our former traf- etc. Its central office is at the of- FRED SMITH, Elk tg Orowers Exchange message, Senator Vincent A. Martin will result. Of Kin it port introduced a resolution igan Farm Bureau News, the Farm fic counsel, Mr. Ewing, has continued fices of the American Farm Bureau M L NOO Michigan Milk Produ .ation It has J been tentatively agreed that for the ratification of the proposed Bureau member in Menominee, Mar- to co-operate with the Farm Bureau Federation at Chicago, and a full " H O'MEAi.KV. Hudson Michigan Live Stock Exchange after Jan. 1, 1926, all trunk line con- K i n amendment. quette and other distant counties,is in -a very admirable manner, particu- time secretary-manager is employed. GEO \\ H.CALL/ ^'' ' rrn^r'rn^'X struction and maintenance expenses vl Bill Por Rejection informed equally and at approxi- larly in the way of calling attention The Federated Seed Service, Inc., M. i). BUSK1R] " 'will be borne by the state, with the On the following day, Senator mately the same time with the mem- to various cases concerning the farm- is now purchasing its seed require- S T A T E FARM BUREAU ORGANIZATION counties^entirely relieved from this David Ii. Butler of Fostoria intro- ber in Monroe, Berrien and in all er's welfare. ments for its member associations in Clark L. Brody Sec'y-Treas.-Manager burden. In cases where the counties duced n resolution providing for its other sections of the state. Through S. M. Powell Ass't Secretary have suitable engineers and equip- the News, all of our members are In this connection, too, the traf- the different states from Safeseed, DEPARTMENT HEADS rejection. Sen. Butler's resolution ment, thfe state could contract with fic office at Farm Bureau headquar- Inc. Safeguard Inc. is a privately was as follows: given the same reliable and a c c u r a l Purchasing L. A. Thomai such counties to have such work information, which results in unify- ters in Lansing, now # under the di- owned seed firm located,at Chicago, Seed C. F. Barn urn "Whereas, The Congress of the done by them, but the state would ing their opinion and action; and is rection of A. P. Mills, is becoming specializing in high quality northern Traffic Fabrics A . P. Mills F. L. Kellner United Stales has, under the fifth foot the* bill. A measure carrying fusing the many thousands of Farm increasingly useful in handling the grown clover, alfalfa and other Publicity . . . E. E. Ungren article of the Constitution of the out the above ideas has already been Bureau members into a most effec- minor traffic problems enumerated seeds. It is managed by J. W. Nicol- Accounting H. E. Hill United States, proposed an amend- introduced in the House by Rep. tual and efficient working unit to in the foregoing paragraphs, at an. son, formerly of the Michigan Farm .A. Bental ment to said Constitution in the Organization Produce Exch. (Detroit; W . O. Steiger Fred Mihg of Cheboygan. accomplish Uje big tasks of the appreciable saving as compared with Bureau Seed Department. All seeds words following, to wit: the expense of this service in pre- furnished the farmers' co-operative "'Section 1. The Congress- shall In the'192'.) session a bill was pass- twentieth, •century farmer. The de- Michigan Commodity Marketing Association have power to limit, regulate and ed suspending for two years the pay- partments has also developed a most vious years. This change in policy, organizations are purchased, cleaned, Affiliated With Michigan State Farm Bureau prohibil the labor of persons under ments of state rewards on county valuable connection, with the weekly made possible by the aging of the packed and shipped under the con- Michigan Pota! Cadillac eighteen age. roads. iNow Rep. Eugene Kirby of local and county papers by supplying Farm Bureau through its experience stant inspection of the co-operative Michigan Milk Ion 707 Owen Bldg., Detroit " 'Section 2. The power of the sev- Covert has introduced a bill which them with accurate, unbiased news in handling traffic problems in the Federated Seed- Service, Inc., the Michigan Live Stock E> Hudson eral : unimpaired by this arti- would permanently repeal the law service, thus, reaching the rural pub- past five years, has materially low- farmers' own organization. Moreovr Michigan Elevator I Farm Bureau Bldg., Lansing tliat the operation of State under which the state paid such re- lie in general and making many in- ered the cost of operating the depart- er, when the^personnei of the man- Michigan Fruit O r e . . . . . . B e n t o n Harbor shall be suspended to the ex- wards on county roads. ment. agement of the two institutions is Directors and Officers of the Commodity Exchanges tent necessary to give effect tp legis- valuable friends of the Farm Bureau taken into consideration, it will be MICH. ELEVATOR EXCH. MICH. MILK PRODUCERS ASS'N lation by the Congress.' 500 Miles of New Road among the country editors of the The Farm Bureau business depart- recognized that the farmer is amply H. D. Horton, Pres Kinde N. P. Hull, Pres Lansing "Therefore, be it resolved by the About twenty-five bills to author- state. The friendly attitude of. the ments, too, since the last annual insured of securing northern grown L. C. Kamlowske, Vice-Pros. John C. Near, Sec Flat Rock Senate, That the said amendment to ize the contraction of new trunk line press in general, particularly of our meeting, have undergone .material seeds of the highest quality. Washington B. F. Beach, Ass't Sec Detroit the Constitution of the United States mileage have already been intro- two agricultural papers, and* some of improvement for increased efficiency Carl Martin, Sec.-Treas..Coldwater IT. W. Norton, Treas Howell be, and the same is hereby, not rati- duced, but it is doubtful if any of the larger newspapers of Michigan and stability. All seeds are shipped under the L. E. Osmer, Mgr Lansing M. L. Noon Jackson fied, but is rejected, because said them ever get out of committee. It is also highly prized. brands of the various states so that proposed amendment would destroy Seed Department the reputation already built up for C. S. Benton, Beans Lansing C. R. Watson Imlay City now appears that a general bill spon- L. W. Harwood Adrian parental authority and responsibility Organization Department The Seed Department has been Michigan Farm Bureau Brand Seeds W. E. Phillips Decatur sored by Sen. O. E. Atwood of W. J. Thomas Grand Rapids throughout America, would give ir- The Organization Department, in rather in a state of reorganization and the exclusive control of its trade- George McCalla Ypsilanti NewaygocCo., authorizing about 500 Ray Potts Washington revocable support to a rebellion of addition to the promotion of the the greater portion of the year. mark or brand is permanently retain- John Nicolson Marlette childhood "which menaces our civili- miles ofi additional trunk line mile- Fied W. Meyer Fair Haven membership work, has devoted con- When the former manager, Mr. Nic- ed by the Michigan State F a n n Bu- M. R. Shisler Caledonia zation, would give Congress, not only age, will, receive favorable considera- F . M. Oehmke Bach Dr. W. C. McKinney Davisburg siderable effort to improving the re- olson, resigned June 1, 1924, to go reau. Michigan farmers are doubly parental authority, but all State au- tion. ( O. L. Miner Dowaglac James J. Brakenberry....Bad Axe lations between the co-operative or- into another field of work with the safeguarded under the new plan as Elmer Powers Clio thority over education, would destroy Protection of cattle owners in ac- Safeseed Service at Chicago, the all purchases of seed in Michigan are MICH. POTATO GROWERS local self-government, would evis- credited areas from contamination ganizations and our business depart- EXCH. MICH. LIVE STOCK EXCH. cerate the States and change our ments, particularly the Purchasing management of the department was made with the full knowledge and Henry Curtis, Pres Cadillac E. A. Boamer, Pres Blissfleld of their stock resulting from the im- transferred to Carl Barnum. plan of government from a federal portation of untested cattle is sought and Seed Departments. It is extend- co-operation of representatives of our Fred Smith, Vlce-Pres, Elk Rapids W. J. Perry, Vlce-Pres union to a consolidated republic and ing the services .of our business de- The change was accomplished own Seed Department. Also, our Grand Blanc in a bil\ sponsored by Rep. Charles 8. E. Rogers, Sec East Jordan create a centralized government far partments to members in many parts without difficulty as Mr. Barnum had seed cleaning equipment, which .7. II. O'Mealey, Sec Hudson removed from the power of the peo- Sink of A^in Arbor. Under the terms O. 8. Wood, Treas Barryton of this proposal the boards of super- of the State not heretofore reached, served as assistant manager almost ranks with the best in the country, Geo. Wagar, Sales Mgr.. .Cadillac Alex Lindsay, Treas Decker ple. Said proposed amendment is by establishing local car-door rep- from the beginning of the Farm Bu- is operated by the Michigan Farm Edward Dippey Perry further rejected because it would visors by majority vote could pro- J. D. Robinson Levering resentatives for handling supplies reau seed work. The creditable man- Bureau Seed Department as before. J. T. Bussey Provemont ('has. Woodruff Hastings place in the hands of Congress a pow- vide that all cattle coming into their er to destroy agriculture~antf "nfanu"- 'county and apt in continuous .trans- and seeds at points not having^U' 16- ner in which he has handled the de- "flie* department, under Farm Bureau E. A. Haamussen Sheridan L. !•:. Wtllett Laingsburg cal co-operative association. GROWERS, INC. facturing at will, is merely a hypo- portation through the county should partment since taking charge shows management, cleans, packs and ships MICHIGAN FRUIT Allan C. V. Tracy Ithaca B. Graham Elberta critical pretense at an effort to pro- be examjned for contagious diseases, This department, under the direc- that he was well qualified for this both locally and interstate, the Mich- M. D. Buskirk, Pres Paw Paw Frank Obrest Breckenridge (Continued on page three) P. I). Leavenworth..Gfrand Rapids tect childhood from slavery, and is including- T-B. Anyone bringing cat- tion of Alfred Bentall, has also ren- important job. A. J. Rogers, 1 V. Pres.. .Beulah W. J. Schultz Hart really intended to enslave the child- dered indispensable service in bring- Amos Tucker, 2 V. P. South Haven tle into the county would have to re- T -. A. ITawley Ludington hood of this republic. ing to a conclusion the collection of F . L. Bradford, Seo.-Treas "The State of Michigan has neith- port that fact to some official to be Herbert Naifzlger. .Benton Harbor designated by the board of super- the old membership dues signed up Benton Harbor i!. .J. Chrestensen Onekama er the right nor the power to give to for the first three years' period. F. L. Granger, Sales Mjrr Congress the power to limit, regulate visors. Jf. W. Oowdy Union Pier A Continuous Membership If Your Cows Benton Harbor O. R. Gale Shelby D. II. Brake Fremont The Farm Bureau membership Henry Namitz Bridgman John Lang John Bottema Spring Lake Sodus PRODUCERS HOLD Summary of the Farm work has now-developed into a prac- J. F. Higbee Benton Harbor Bert Gleason Lawrence Bureau Resolutions tically continuous proposition, rath- er than a short, strenuous campaign Miller Overton O. E. BRADKUTK Bangor American Farm Hureau Federation President ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from cage one) The Bureau favors an education qualification for citizenship, continu- in every county once every three years. This change in conditions has Are Losing Weight GENERAL OFFICES A. F. B. F 58 East Washington St., Chicago enabled the Organization Department EDWY B. REID Washington Representative Last. Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 10.— ance of the manufacture of binder to better adjust its work and take on 1924 was a good year for the Pro- twine by the State Prison, bounties Have you ever noticed how hard it is to keep your cows LEGISLATIVE HEADQUARTERS Mun.sey Bldg., Washington, D. C. the other lines mentioned. ducers Co-operative Commission on wolves instead of employing state In general, the Organization De- from losing weight at this time of the year? Ass'n. Delegates representing the trappers,,to get them, opposed any partment is charged with the respon- If the cows are healthy there is just one thing that can be Michigan, Indiana and Ohio Live overlapping of the ruffed grouse and sibility of maintaining the many con- the cause of loss of weight. It's in the feed. Not necessar- A SEASONED ORGANIZATION Stcok Exchange shippers at their deer season in the Upper Peninsula tacts between the membership and ily the amount of feed, but the kind of feed. The thing that " T o u r S t a t e Farm Bureau d u r i n g the past Tour years lias d annual meetingv here today and recommended placing quail on leaned that the Producers sales of- the songbird list and declaring an local organizations and the State usually causes cows to lose weight is a lack of a proper weathered one of the greatest a g r i c u l t u r a l depressions and Farm Bureau headquarters. A large balance of protein and carbohydrates in the feed. fice had sold $10,000,000 worth of open season on cock pheasants. amount of personal attention is re- the most e x t r a o r d i n a r y changes in rural life conditions wo livestock for them in 1924. This Ratification of the child labor quired to pTevent misunderstandings A good average cow, say a 1,200 pound cow giving 7Y2 have ever experienced, and it lias been a difficult* time even represents 4,2!) 6 cars of stock, an amendment, by the Michigan legisla- in situations'almost continually oc- quarts of 3y2% milk twice daily, needs 2.49 lbs. of digestible increase of '•'.24. Jt was with t h a t to all member co-op shippers. years, have continued to have active than $500.0 gives her 35 lbs. D. P. attention. The Traffic Department statement that he turned the eyes of many a seasoned Farm With the overhead for 1924 about Urge Potato Grades has assisted the members and local TOTAL digestible protein in the roughage 1.32 lbs. the same as 1923, the Producers A federal potato grades bill was organizations continually in such Amount-of digestible protein needed by the cow 2.49 lbs. B u r e a u member to a future thai seems b r i g h t and hopeful demonstrated efficiency of operation endorsed*• as was a $500,000 state matters as the changing of live stock Amount she gets in roughage 1.32 lbs. indeed. by increasing the 1924 net savings runs, securing proper fencing along No Farm Bureau member who heard t h a t report delivered, on sales commissions to $5.75 per car fund for bovine tuberculosis i n d e m - railroad right-of-ways, securing im- Amount grain must furnish 1.17 lbs. as against $4.26 for 1923. nities for each of the next two years. or who rends it in this edition of the News, w h e r e it is p u b - v A poll tax resolution was tabled. It provement in stock shipping facilities Oats carry 9.7% digestible protein Sec'y Ketner said that all opera- was urged that school children be at local points, auditing of freight Corn (this year) carries 6.8% digestible protein lished in full, can be censured for t a k i n g a reasonable p r i d e tions are a matter of written record made familiar with the mechanics of bills, collection of railroad claims, Bran carries 12.5% digestible protein in the organization he has helped build. It's getting pretty and that any co-op or farmer is wel- quotation of rates for the Farm Bu- Milkmaker carries 21.0% digestible protein close to being a finished product. Any man in t h a t a n n u a l meet- come to inspect these records at any voting at the regular election times. reau business departments and the time. Working in strict harmony The Bureau favors a plan whereby iill.MS SOURCES OF PROTEIN AND THE AMOUNT Michigan Elevator Exchange, etc. ing could be excused for feeling a little proud of t h e class of men with the U. S. Packer and Stockyards each congressional district will have By referring to the report of the OF EACH NECESSARY TO FEED TO GET who were r e p r e s e n t i n g the organization. F u r t h e r m o r e , it is a Control representatives, the Produc- one member on the ^tate Board of Traffic Department, it will be noted 1.17 LBS. OF PROTEIN source of satisfaction to know thai each of those men was but one ers is well regarded by the govern- tax equalization instead of five men that during the past twelve months ment. as at present; also, that the time for GROUND OATS, 1.17 divided by 9.7% IS lbs. of an organized group of that t y p e back home. This edition of I paying taxes without penalty be ex- a total of 5,297 freight bills were CORN, 1.17 divided by 6.8% 17.2 lbs. The delegates were in full charge audited, and 237 railroad claims ag- the News tells what they did. This a n d succeeding editions of of the meeting. Live stock problems [ tended from January 9 to February gregating $8,463.27 were collected BRAN, 1.17 divided by 12.5% *». 9.4 lbs. 1he News will inform the membership at large the p r o g r a m they were discussed, whose solution 15 each year. for individual farmers and for co- CORN & OATS CHOP, 1.17 divided by 8.25%.... 10.4 lbs. means a betterment of local condi- The Bureau also favors a change, operative organizations. The depart- % MILKMAKER and % OATS, laid down for lis for 1!>2">. tions for the live stock producers. in the Primary election law whereby 1.17 divided by 15.4 ..„ 7.6 lbs. ment is now handling all flf the Pres. E. A. Beamer of Michigan" the delegates to all political conven- freight auditing and claim work of made a very encourag- tions shall be elected at the regular If you feed less than the above amounts the cow must His Poultry Exchange "Of Course We Want ing report.and Michigan presided was represent- biennial election in April; the dele- the Michigan Potato Growers' and necessarily lose weight. At present prices for feedstuffs any Michigan Live Stock Exchanges. The Shipment Profitable The Wool Pool" ed by Clare Bordner, SturgiS; C. J. gates to hold County, district and claim and rate work is paid for by of the first four rations are more expensive to feed than the Martin, Coldwater; Peter Kujiz, Has- state conventions for the purpose of a percentage charge to the depart- Milkmaker and ground oats combination; furthermore, they Michigan Farm Bureau Poultry Exch. tings; C. C. Donough, Hudson. Mich- nominating candidates for all elective ments or exchanges getting the ser- will not give as good results because they lack balance in Kendall, Michigan igan directors present were P. M. offices. The two candidates receiv- Detroit, Michigan. .January 6, 1925 Granger of Charlotte and vices, while the time spent on mat the desirable milkmaking proteins, palatability and other Gentlemen: L H. ing the greatest number of votes in ters of general service have to be factors. I figure my profit on the eleven Michigan arm Bureau O'Mealey of Hudson.' the contention would have their paid as a part of the general over coops of poultry shipped the Ex- Lansing. Michigan. Directors and delegates from the names go. on the ballot for the Sep- head expense of the State Farm Bu- Michigan Milkmaker is the most economical milk produc- change at Christ;;' coop Dear Sirs: three states arrived the day before tember primary. This is an effort reau. ing dairy ration to be had. It makes a splendid combina- to get at the work of some of the tion with home grown grains. Some 260 co-operative as- or hundred freight, over old line Last shearing time the local buyers to see how the Producers organiza- political machines. It will be recalled that the Michi- methods. For the first time in my were paying around 36c. I always tion handles its sales. They were gan State Farm Bureau was the lead- sociations stock it the year around. Let your herd prove shippiug experience 1 got all the do all the business through the Farm much impressed with the way the President Noon and Secretary ing participant representing the ship- its value. coops back. stock was handled and sold to get iii that I can, so shipped what the best price for the co-operative Brody were complimented on the pers, and contributed the rqaior por- Yours truly, little 1 had to the wool pool, received shippers. The Producers nowr ranks splendid condition of the State Farm tion of the finances required in the Onondaga. Mich. JOHN W. ; in .full in a short time, and 43c as the largest organization .on the at that. So you go ahead and plan Buffalo, market. Bureau and on their administration for the past year. Heads of the Farm original hearing of the Michigan Zone Rate case in June, 1922, and Michigan Farm Bureau Supply Service [Bureau business and service depart- that later the decision rendered "by. .nd dairy herds in the wise—of course we want ments were likewise com.uie.nded .for the interstate .CQmmex.ce .Commission Lansing, Michigan tool. Read the 1925 wool pool an- the good work they had done during lowered .the freight rates to the ex- Yours truly, fnouncement on page :;. the year. tent of a saving of approximately 11. L. Root. FEBRUARY 13, 1025 THABB MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS INFLUENCE OF STATE FARM BUREAU Sec'y Brody Reports Bureau Work for 1924 pool possible It w a s decided at a recent meeting of the men in last year's pool and the Farm Bureau arduous, trying, and m some cases, A m o n g these is included N. P. Hull, own home of a publication costly experiences of previous years. chairman of the executive committee gives him the desired information on While now all old scores have been of t h e Michigan State Grange and the progress his organization is mak- which IS F E T BY METROPOLITAN PRESS; (Continued from page two) igan grown seeds handled, as well management to continue the pool in 1925, under the plan as followed cleaned up and the course ahead president of the Michigan Milk Pro- ing in solving the big, vital problems s e e m s free from any serious dangers, ducers' Association, recently appoint- connected with his industry. as large quantities of alfalfa grown last year, and market the Michigan this experience has emphasized some ed a member of the Detroit branch of .Meaning of F a n n Bur. Organizations IT ALL DEPENDS ON POINT OF VIEW in, western states. clip with those of the other states, through the Ohio Wool Growers' As- very fundamental weaknesses in the the Federal Reserve Bank. It has And perhaps most important of all original plan of the Farm Bureau or- proved highly important when big fi- is that being organized in a big way Strengthens Our Position sociation. The Farm Bureau is as- ganization, and has pointed out need- nancial policies are being determin- makes it possible for us as farmers The new plan of operation has sisted by an advisory committee of ed changes to provide the greatest ed, to have the needs of agriculture to co-operate with other large organ- Leading Detroit Dailies Launch Bitter A t t a c k on rendered our seed operations much wool growers from those ,in last possible safety and protection for the represented on the boards of these ized groups, such as union labor and Resolutions Passed by Board of Delegates; safer by greatly lessening the heavy year's pool. central organization itself. All busi- institutions by a man actually experi- business, and to bear our full share financial risks of the Farm Bureau, The Michigan State Farm Bureau ness ventures are attended with more encing them. A former State Farm of the burden of solving the bigger Seem to Resent A n y Interference due to market fluctuations which, has spared neither time, effort nor or less financial risk and some of Bureau president has for some time problems affecting the welfare of the t h e activities of the Farm Bureau in been serving as a member of the Fed- nation in general and of people in all With W a y n e ' s Domination under previous conditions, were al- ways a source of more or less dan- expense to develop an efficient wool this field have at times proved to be eral Trade Commission. The value walks of life. He sees now more marketing service for the farmers of ger. It is now our purpose to con- the state, and I believe now its per- no exceptions iir this regard. to the farmer of having a representa- plainly than ever before that the Acknowledging the power of organized agriculture as fine the efforts of the Seed Depart- manent success is assured. On this account, the Board of Di- tive on this board when dealing with real, lasting benefits derived from represented by the Michigan State Farm Bureau, the editorial ment to serving Michigan farmers, Fabrics Department rectors has incorporated the business matters such as "Pittsburgh Plus" the Farm Bureau will come to him securing for them reliable, high qual- The Farm Bureau Fabrics Depart- departments separately from. the j is obvious. Another State Farm Bu- as a result of his helping his brother talent of the metropolitan dailies of Michigan has been turned ity , northern grown clover, alfalfa F a r m Bureau under the following reau president is now a member of farmers to solve their problems. He ment, under the direction of F. L. loose on the resolutions adopted by the Michigan State Farm and other seeds, and disposing of Kelner, likewise has completed the names: the U. S. Shipping Board. Just this will profit automatically in direct surplus seeds which they may have last season he was to a large extent proportion to his degree of activity Bureau Board of Delegates in an attempt to picture them as best year since its establishment. The The Farm Bureau Seed Service responsible for additional ships being in serving his organization. for sale from time to time. high quality of its work and the ef- unfair, narrow and selfish. The Farm Bureau Supply Service provided to k e e p , the export wheat These are but a few typical ex- Under the new arrangement the ficient service, rendered its patrons The Farm Bureau Poultry Exchange moving. No doubt the influence of amples of the hundreds of big results Tax reforms advocated by the Farm Bureau to remedy the management of the Seed Department have brought about appreciable in- The stock of the separate corpora- our farmer representative on this gtacomplished which are benefiting present grossly unfair distribution of the oppressive tax bur- has brought about a material reduc- crease in business to the department. tions is held by the members of the Federal board in preventing terminal the agricultural industry as a whole den were held up to ridicule and scorn. These articles make tion in the cost of operation and has During the past twelve months the Farm Bureau board of directors as elevators and export channels from and thereby every individual engaged placed it on a plane of efficiency not department has been operated on trustees. The by-laws of each cor- becoming clogged has made it possi- in it. In short, our farm organiza- it evident that their authors appreciate that under present con- attained under previous conditions. considerably more th^n a self-sup- poration are so drawn that this stock ble to maintain the advancing prices tions have become indispensable in ditions, Wayne pretty much rules the state, so that virtually T h e Seed Department w a s reorganiz- porting basis and it is hoped that automatically passes to the members paid the farmer for his grain at his making life on the farm and in the the tail is beginning to wag the dog. ed on the new basis just after the some time in the not distant future of the n e w board each year. This local elevator, and has benefited him nation in general, more serviceable, close of the active seed business pe- shfficient surplus can be accumulat- plan protects the central organiza- far beyond the amount the Farm Bu- enjoyable, satisfying and In spite of the fact that the poorer school districts of the riod of last year and as yet has not ed so that patronage dividends may worth tion from business risks in any of its reau has cost him. wrhile. state are continually educating their youth only to have them enjoyed the more active winter and be returned to Farm, Bureau mem- departments and at the same time The Farm Bureau can and has bers. The Farm Bureau has secured the depart for the large cities upon completing school, critics of spring months which really deter- guards each business department enactment of laws like the Federal made good on this basis, and should mine results. This project has not as yet attain- from any misfortunes of the others, Co-operative Marketing and Packer be sold to the member on this plan, the Farm Bureau raise frantic objection to the proposal for a ed the wide, general service to our Because of the difficulty in dis- yet the administration and control and Stockyards Acts, which have rather than promising too much in more just distribution of the Primary School Fund. tinguishing seed of northern origin membership that could be desired, still remains with the Michigan Farm made it possible for the Producers' the way of direct, personal service. By inference the attempt is made to lead us to believe that and high quality from the low grade, the larger portion of the trade com- Bureau board of directors. Through Co-operative Commission Associa- He will then be satisfied, for he will because Wayne county pays about 45 per cent of the state climatically unadapted product, and ing from the city of Lansing and this arrangement any losses can be tions and other big marketing under- get the results expected at the time the price at which impure seed con- surrounding countries. However, confined to the department in w h i c h takings to live and develop. Through he joined. property tax, it should virtually dictate state affairs. W e had taining noxious weeds or adulterated under its present management, the they occur and are prevented from the power conferred upon the Secre- So much for the broad, permanent supposed that in modern democratic America the political with screenings and other worthless past year has witnessed a very con- spreading through and jeopardizing tary of Agriculture by this latter law, foundation upon which the Farm Bu- rights of an individual, class, or community no longer depend- material has been available, together siderable increase in the volume of the whole organization. It has been he has broken up boycotts and unfair reau must rest and develop. with the high value of the commodi- mail-order business and the indica- the policy of your board of directors trade practices at many terminal Future Membership Work ed on tax receipt totals. Such conditions existed in the dark ties and serious fluctuations in mar- tions are that this will continue to to build every possible safeguard markets, that would have otherwise We should give careful considera- ages, but are hardly in harmony with our modern democratic ket values, it is requiring the highest grow so that the work will reach around the central Farm Bureau or- resulted in the destruction of the tion also to our methods of carrying ideas. type of management to make this de- Farm Bureau people and others in ganization itself, for it is the big farmers' live stock sales service. on the future membership work. In partment a commercial success. How- every section of the state. power standing guard over all the Legislation and Transportation the light of new conditions and ex- We are presenting the following newspaper extract for the ever, with the experience of previous Farm Bureau Poultry Exchange farmer's co-operative business activi- In numerous other instances in the perience, these will have to undergo attention of Farm Bureau Members: years to guide us and the entire per- The Farm Bureau Poultry Ex- ties. , field of legislation the Farm Bureau, important modifications in some •i- sonnel and management in the de- change at Detroit, under the direc- Problems of the Future along with other farm organizations, particulars. In the first place, the Choke Wayne, Farmers* Cry unit is theoretically entitled to one partment having now been trained in The foregoing pages constitute a has enabled the members to pool membership work must be less cost- member, but the scheme does not tion of W. O. Steiger, has done a work out that way because of the un- our own institution for the particular very creditable year's business. It brief, yet, I think, comprehensive their influence and power for the fCrmtifuiPrt on natre four* More Taxes, F e w e r Senators and equal distribution of population. and exacting needs of the work, it has handled from M . 0 0 0 to ! $15,000 history of the year's operations. Up protection of agriculture. Living ex- Representatives, F a r m Bu- Counties having 18,000 or more, half Is now operating on a selfsupporting worth of poultry, veal, eggs and rab- to this point w e have dealt mainly amples are such measures as the re- reau's Slogan of the unit, are awarded one mem- basis. bits per week, shipments having with the past. Let us now consider cent proposal of Congress to unduly ber, but when counties are grouped c o m e from nearly every county in the briefly some policies and problems increase parcels post rates, the de- to form a district, they must approxi- Purchasing Department CONSTITUTION IS FLOUTED state. During the past twelve months more especially concerned with the feating of t h e sales tax bill, and then mate 36,000, the unit. This propos- The Purchasing Department has our Poultry Department has operat- future. in our own state, extending over the ed amendment of the bureau would enjoyed the most successful year in By RUSSELL BARNES permit groups to be formed with 18,- ed on a self-supporting basis and all The question is often asked, past t w o years, the Farm Bureau's (Staff Correspondent The Detroit News) its history, both from the standpoint 000 population. indications are that it will continue "When will the Farm Bureau bus! fight for a gas tax, and our part in of surplus earned by its operations LANSING, Mich., Feb. 7—More The bureau was silent in its reso- to accumulate the capital needed for ness departments be able to carry the the reapportionment issue. Matters tax money from Wayne County and and efficient service to the local or- lutions concerning the failure of the its" increasing volume of business. overhead expenses of the organiza of taxation will always be of primary less representation in the State gov- ganizations and membership. It has ernment, is the program laid out by 1922 Legislature to reapportion as continued as in the past to handle The nature of the business and its t i o n ? " For the past two years or importance. The Farm Bureau is ordered by the Constitution. The bu- more, the overhead expenses proper standing guard over the farmers' in- the Michigan State Farm Bureau. reau tactily indorsed that action and a l m o s t all of the various kinds of competition are such that it is a very ly belonging to the business depart terests and is fighting for fair play. The bureau, at its annual meeting the postponement of reapportionment farm supplies, its principal commodi- difficult proposition to manage. The here yesterday, passed resolutions sales are made to dressers, traders, ments have been charged to t h e m , In matters of transportation, too, until t h e Constitution can be amend- ties being, in order of their impor- urging that the tax machinery be re- and a s already indicated, each is now the Farm Bureau is securing relief ed to prevent Wayne County from ob- tance: Farm Bureau Milkmaker, store and market keepers, and the TANCRED HOLLYWOOD BARRON vised so as to boost Wayne County's taining representation to which it is fertilizers, coal, twine, etc. produce of one week is not paid for carrying its fair share of the load. for its members, of which the Mich- Three in one—this tells in a nutshell payments, advocated reduction in entitled. The Farm Bureau business depart- igan Zone Rate case and the recent the unusual merits of Town Line White the county's share of the primary The first year or two of the opera- until the next. The large majority ments carry all of their own salaries, Leghorns. The irony of the situation is that proposal to increase class rates to school fund, took measures to de- tion of this department we almost of the purchasers not being finan- rent and expenses, the actual cost of We have blended the three most famous the Michigan Farm Bureau and the cially responsible m a k e s the matter eastern points are typical illustra- egg types of the world. The result is a stroy Wayne County's voting superi- o t h e r organizations fighting reap- despaired of making it a financial time spent on their work by the F i triumph. ority in primary elections, and top- portionment, in their zeal to change success. However, under the man- of credit a serious problem. However, nance. Traffic, Publicity and Organi. tions. At the International Egg Laying con- ped off the day's work by declaring a g e m e n t of L. A. Thomas, it has the management has gradually de- zation Departments, and one-half the The service the Farm Bureau is test of 1924 our pen outlaid that from one the Constitution in accordance with of their renowned ancestral farms by 95 ( that it was the desire of the organiza- their v i e w s on reapportionment, re- shown steady growth and improve- veloped an acquaintance with the giving the member in keeping him eggs; beat the average of two pens from tion that Wayne County should never trade and a knowledge of the integ- expenses .pf the Secretary-Manager's accurately and promptly informed another famed farm by 201 eggs. At veal that they realize that their pres- ment, and during the past twelve office. The F a r m Bureau member- Zeeland show won first in production have more than five senators and 16 representatives in the Legislature. ent positions are floutings of the months has had a net earning of rity of the different purchasers so ship funds carry the other half of the through the Michigan Farm Bureau class. Constitution. They wan£ to change $22,496 above the cost of operation, that the losses on account of bad general management expense, the re- News and the A. F. B. F. N e w s Let- ANCONAS B'D ROCKS—BR. LEGHORNS Our Special Star Mating W. L. pens are The county now pays 45 per cent the law to make their action legal. of the State property tax, and includ- $£,736 of which was returned to the debts have been much smaller than maining portions of the finance, traf- ter is one of its largest and best ap- headed by Tancred, Hollywood and Bar- Another resolution adopted favor- local co-operative organizations for In previous years. preciated accomplishments. The live ron males from 250-290 egg hens. ing corporation, automobile and pri- ed moving picture censorship and the fic, publicity, legislative, collection Anconas by Sheppard males. Price, mary school fund, taxes, considerably censorship of printed matter without local needs. The Farm Bureau Poultry Ex- and organization costs, including Farm Bureau member takes pride in only lbc each; 17c; in 500 lots. Other mat- more than half of all taxes. The bu- change probably reaches more m e m - owning his own paper, and recog- ings at 14c and ISc. Get our catalog. setting up machinery for either. Re- F o r the first four months of this traveling expenses, overhead build- nizes that only by joining with his 5% DISCOUNT on all prepaid orders reau would set up machinery to in- crease these contributions by replac- turn of the bounty system on wolves season's feed pool, closing December bers directly than any other business ing expenditures and various other thousands of farmer brothers and fi- placed live 30 days before shipment. 100% delivery. ing the present State Board of Tax was also asked. 31, the price at which the Milkmak- department, and t h e volume; of busi- general demands almost constantly nancing it themselves, is it possible J. H. GEERLINGS A state income tax was indorsed, er had gone to the co-operative or- ness coming to it indicates -that the arising. Equalization, with a board composed notwithstanding the measure's recent to enjoy t h e constant visits in his Member Michigan Farm Bureau of one member from each Congres- defeat at the polls. The bureau set ganizations through the pool averag- service it is rendering is well appre- However, only a small proportion Zeeland, Mich. R. R. 1, Box 17 sional district. This board would fix ciated by the farmers throughout the down its tax program as follows: ed $2.27 per ton less than the market of these more general services per- the proportion of tax each county state. Taxation Program price during the same period, while formed by the State Farm Bureau would pay. Wayne County would ( a ) — T h e measure of ability to on December 3 1 , the feed being Finance Department are of direct benefit to the Farm Bu- have t w o votes out of 13. pay taxes for the support of the gov- The Finance Department, through reau business bought through the pool was going departments, and to the local co-ops at $4.30 per ton its active co-operation, h a s contribut- therefore, no greater share will ever Attention! Hamstring Primary Law ernment is net income, and The Farm Bureau also would su- ( b ) — T h e tax should be progres- less than the market price on that ed in no small measure to the prog- properly be chargeable to them. For percede t h e present, schemes of divid- sive; that is, the greater the income, day, with the market showing signs ress of the business departments and these activities of the Michigan State the higher the rate. ing the primary sojhool fund accord- of still further strengthening. These the Farm Bureau as a whole. This Farm Bureau are serving all the ing to the number of school children We also include the following as part of our taxation policy: figures show that the Farm Bureau department keeps the books and farmers' co-operative business organ- in each county, and would divide the passes on all matters pertaining to izations not under Farm Bureau fund according to the "need" of each county. Another resolution would string the present primary election ham- 1—We heartily indorse the Presi- dent's program of economy. 2 — W e recommend the abolition of the Federal estate tax. Milkmaker pool will result in a sav- finance and credit. ing of at least $23,000 to the co-ops, and their farmers, with every prob- management. Their volume of busi- A good system of records careful- ness aggregates m a n y times that of ability of $40,000 to $50,000 being ly kept is one of the most essential the Farm Bureau business depart- Wool Growers law. Delegates t o conventions would 3 — W e are opposed to the continu- in the hands of the local co-operative features of all large business organ- ments. be elected at the biennial April elec- ed effort to shift the cost of the war associations and their dairymen at izations. Through it the manage- A careful study of the matter and t h e tax burden from income to The Michigan State Farm Bureau Wool Pool will tions. These delegates, in conven- the close of the season, that without ment can discover leaks or matters shows that from $ 4 0 , 0 0 0 to $50,000 tions, would then select the candi- consumption taxes. market wool co-operatively in 1925 with the Ohio the Farm Bureau feed pool would going wrong in their initial stages per year will need to be raised by dates whose names would appear on 4—All deductions and exemptions Wool Growers Ass'n, under the same plan that w a s s o should first be offset agaTnst tax- have had to be paid out for feed and take steps to counteract t h e m be- methods other than a direct assess- the ballot. There would be no pri- successful in 1 0 2 4 . free incomes. bought at market prices. This high fore serious danger has developed. ment on t h e F a r m Bureau business mary elections at which the people could vote. 5—Money derived from the sale •quality dairy ration, scientifically It has always been the practice of departments. The only available (The writer is in error here a s of stock dividends should be taxed as adapted to the needs of the dairy the State Farm Bureau to aid the lo- source of this money, as yet, is F a r m reference to the summary of the if the dividends had been paid in Cow, with every ingredient known cal co-operative associations in Bureau membership funds. While the 1. Wool will be accepted for the pool on contract only. resolutions adopted will show. cash. and printed on the sack and mixed every way possible. During t h e year membership now enrolled in the 6 — W e approve the gift tax and 2. Xow is the time write for your contract and make Editor, Farm Bureau N e w s . ) under the constant inspection of the solicitors under the direction of t h e Farm Bureau is sufficient to support The real blow at Wayne County recommend that it be retained and your pooling arrangements. strengthened. farmers' own representative, consti- Finance Department have assisted its activities for s o m e time to come, was struck, however, in the resolu- tutes one of the tangible outstanding the following local organiaztions in w e must give careful consideration 3. Ohio has had seven successful wool pools. tions concerning reapportionment. A 7—Congress should make every effort to plug the holes remaining results of working together reorganizing work and increasing to membership plans for the future general resolution w a s adopted to through organization. their stock: 4. F o r seven years they have averaged more than amend Section 4 of Article 5, of the in the Income Tax Law. so finances will continue to be forth- 8—-We a r e emphatically opposed Trufant Co-op Ass'n. j coming to enable t h e Farm Bureau to prices paid by local dealers. Michigan poolers State Constitution in accordance with In developing this department it these principles: to the further issuance of tax-exempt Three Rivers Co-op Ass'n. permanently g r o w and develop great- were well satisfied with 1024 results. Prompt has been necessary to enter into con- securities. North Branch Producers Ass'n. er strength and usefulness. settlement were made. Three Changes A s k e d Oppose Hoover's Move t r a c t u a l relationships with some of ( a ) That the number of citizens the largest business concerns of the Saginaw Co-op Ass'n. Real Function, of Organization The bureau passed a resolution Central Farmers Ass'n of Cassop- 5. The handling charge, which includes grading, mar- of voting age be used as the basis of urging against the transfer of the country and to meet t h e high class The proper basis of appeal to the legislative apportionment, instead of keting, insurance and warehousing, is guaranteed foreign crops reporting service from of business ability that characterizes olis. farmer, then, for the continuation of the total population as at present. Chippewa County Co-op Ass'n. his membership, is of the most im- not to exceed 2 % cents per pound. Freight is the United States Department of Ag- such institutions. These contracts (b) That the representation from riculture to the Department of Com- Dowagiac Co-op Ass'n. portance. Experience has amply dem- extra. any one county should be limited to are only possible when the farmer is merce as proposed by Secretary Her- organized in a large way. The knowl- Belleville Co-op Ass'n. onstrated that it should not be sold not more than five senators and not bert Hoover, and against the transfer 6. An additional handling chajrge of % cent per edge and ability being accumulated Plymouth Agr'l Ass'n. to him too strongly on the basis of more than 16 per cent of the mem- of any function from the Agricultural pound will be made Farm Bureau members ami bers of the House of Representatives. and developed through the aging and Lake Odessa Co-op Ass'n. direct, individual service if disap- Department to the other depart- Memphis Elevator Co. pointment is to be avoided. The pro- 1 cent per pound to non-Farm B u r e a u members (c) That the moiety clause be pre- ments. experience of the Farm Bureau is served and applied not only to indi- now enabling it to deal with other Armada Co-op Ass'n. gressive, wide-awake member now to reimburse the State Farm B u r e a u for expenses The committee on resolutions was vidual counties, but to districts of headed by M. B. McPherson, and he large organized interests on a basis Benzie Fruit Exchange. recognizes that while he may get incurred in organizing the pool and assembling small counties, as well. was assisted by W. R. Harper, Ole of equality. The efficient manner in which this tangible, personal service, the real the wool. This first section would reduce Miller, J. J. Boyle and G. W. Mc- department has been conducted has function of a big, extensive organiza- Wayne County's available population Calla. 1924 Wool Pool placed the Farm Bureau on a very tion like the Farm Bureau is to per- 7. Liberal cash loans will be made a s before on the by barring out all foreign-born not Wool pool operations during the substantial and businesslike basis form the greater fundamental tasks arrival of wools at t,he Columbus warehouse to eligible to vote. This was followed past season returned the highest net J Lee Morford, the former manager, of agriculture that will lift the whole those who apply for it. The pool will charge the up in another resolution in which it Here Are The Annual price to the grower of any year since resigned (July 1, on account of illness, industry to a higher plane and there- same rate of interest it has to pay for money. was asserted that nobody should be allowed to vote unless they could Meeting Committeemen the wool pool's inception. The re- s i n c e which time it has be£n under by benefit all members and make 8. Wool will be loaded at points where it can be as- read and write the Constitution in turns from last year's pool averaged the management of H. E. Hill. Here each individual's efforts more profit- English. Following are the Farm Bureau for all grades, 41.2c net to the grow- again, the Farm.Bureau had another able and worthwhile. sembled most conveniently. Instructions will be members w h o served on the standing ers. This price averaged 4.6c higher man in the work trained, ready to The work of the Farm Bureau and furnished from the State office. Saeks will be Out Staters Want E d g e The second section would definite- committees at the recent annual than the offerings of the local buy step in and fill the gap created by other organizations is constantly in- furnished marketing members. Don't ship ipiy ly limit Wayne County's representa- meeting of the Michigan State Farm ers throughout the state for the same the loss of the head of a department. creasing the number of farmers w h o wool without instructions. tion. Under t h e present Constitution, Bureau Board of Delegates: wool It is the policy of the Michigan State have the vision to see these larger it is entitled to 10 senators and 32 Resolutions Committee 9. Contract blanks and full information may be ob- The Michigan State Farm Bureau Farm Bureau so far as possible, to results. These can best be illustrated representatives, but the Farm Bu- M. B. 'McPhersou Lowell wool pool of 1924 w a s combined with have every man throughout the in- by enumerating s o m e of the things tained by writing the Michigan State Farm Bu- reau would cut that representation in J. G. Boyle Buchannan half and forbid the county from ever George McCalla the joint pool of the farmers of Ohio, stitution trained to step into the already accomplished by the Farm reau Wool Dep't, Lansing, Mich. I'SE THE Vpsilanti Indiana, West Virginia and Pennayl place next above him in case he is Bureau. COUPON APPLICATION FOR CONTRACT having any more than that limit. Ole Miller :Norwalk This action is advocated in the face W. R. Harper vania and marketed tbFough the needed there. Only in this way can Farmers Winning Recognition E L S E W H E R E IN THIS EDITION OF THE .Middleville pt the fact that Wayne County is in- Ohio Wool Growers' Association. a large institution be insured against The Farm Bureau has been train- NEWS. Rules Committee creasing its population by leaps and The splendid results with last sea- more or less frequent disruption of ing leadership from its ranks and bounds, while the agricultural sec- Fred O e b m k e Sebewaisg son's pool were due iu a large meas- its work, resulting from changes in bringing it to the top so that for the tions either are barely holding their John Hoffman Hudson ure to the efficient marketing meth- its personnel. past two years a former State "Farm own o* losing ground. 4 . T h e third section D. H. Waggoner increases out- Alfred Henrickson ....Powers Hart ods of the Ohio Association, also to the persistent and untiring efforts of Incorporation of I>epartmentis Bureau official has been a member The present status of the Michigan of the U. S. Federal Reserve Board. Michigan State Farm Bureau state representation. At the present Credentials Committee time, the unit of representation is James Nicol South II-ven Don Williams, who developed the State Farm Bureau business depart- Also, largely as a result of this step, Wool Dep't about 3 6 , 0 0 0 , obtained by dividing L. C. Kline Charlotte work in Michigan last year under ments and the good results attained farmer representatives have been the population of the state by 100, George Eppler Utica most discouraging conditions and during the past twelve months have,*placed on the boards of six or seven Lansing, Michigan the m e m b e r s h i p of rtie KOuse. -fTaohiC. Elm J.e r-Reid E. Ball .....Avoea Albion made 4be continuation of the wool! without exception come out of very j Federal Reserre Branch Banks. MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU NEWS FEBRUARY 1.1, 102." i oi R Agriculture, Michigan Agricultural the form of receivables on the Farm Read the 1925 wool pool an- Sec'y Brody Reports BUREAU OPPOSES LANSING DAIRY CO. Bureau Work for 1924 College, e t c , are also coming to be Bureau books against which heavier practically ail that could be desired. reserves have to be set up each year nouncement on page 3. MARL ! Why gamble with equipment of The maintenance of harmony with for doubtful accounts. questionable merit? Use has PROPOSED BOOST HOLDS ITS ANNUAL (Continued from page three) ly. This can be attained only by other farm organizations Is one of Moreover, as a result of the Farm greater participation on the part of the great essentials to the success of Bureau's maturity and experience The annual meeting of the Michi- gan Live Stock Exchange will be held proved our Agitator, coupled with a pump, to be the cheapest, most positive way to move marl. In- vestigate. IN FREIGHT RATES the members themselves, particular- any farmers' association. It has been and training its own personnel, to- Ranks as One of Leading ly the leaders in the counties, instead the aim of the Farm Bureau admin- day a given sum can be made to ac- at the City Hall, Lansing, Feb. 20, at 11 a. m., city time. J. F. CARNES & SON Ceresco, Calhoun Co., Mich. Co-op Dairy Ass'ns of the state organization bringing in istration to promote this at every op- complish several times the service so many outside workers. With prop- portunity. Our efforts have been possible with the same amount a Farm Bodies and Others Feel In U. S. er methods and training, the local more than rewarded by the very few years ago. The member as he Class Rates Increase is people can do the work without se- helpful t assistance continually given pays his dues now or in the future, S E E D POTATOES rious inconvenience and just as ef- the Farm Bureau by our good neigh- can do so with the knowledge that Our state certified seed potatoes are northern grown on sandy land. Unwarranted The Lansing Dairy Company, late- fectively, or more so, than the reg- bor organizations and institutions. his money will be used to a great They give big yields of smooth, bright stock when used in southern Mich- ly recognized by National Dairy ular, paid solicitor from some other igan. Genuine Irish Cobblers for the early crop. White Rurals, Russet The close of 1924, too, saw the deal better advantage than was pos- Rurals (Petoskey Russets) and Green Mountains for the late crop. Prices On February 4th the Interstate Ass'n officials, as one of the most part of the state. Michigan State Farm Bureau enjoy- sible in the early formative period of lower than ever before. Order early, the supply is limited. Commerce Commission commenced successful co-operative dairies in the A more active type of local organ- ing a greater recognition in its re- the Farm Bureau. MICHIGAN P O T A T O G R O W E R S E X C H A N G E , C a d i l l a c , Mich. its task of recording the hearing of United States, held its annual meet- ization coming in direct contact with lation to our national federation, Reason for optimism the railroads' application for further ing Feb, 10, at Lansing, at the close local members more frequently than President Noon having been elected We have now reviewed the work increase in freight rates, from and of two years of business. has been trije of the County Farm to the board of directors of the of the Farm Bureau departments for to and between points in New Eng- Secretary and Manager H. Chris Bureau in the past must be develop- American Farm Bureau Federation the past year, described its relation- r- land, Trunk Line and the Central Hansen reported to the 400 farmer ed. Whether this can be best ac- in December. Michigan has also ships with other organizations, and Freight Association territory, which stockholders, all residing within a complished through a better program taken an active part in other national outlined some of the important prob- includes Michigan. This action means few miles radius of Lansing, that the of work for the County Farm Bu- conferences during the year, such as lems. In conclusion, I cannot help an increase of from 16 to 35 per cent volume of business for 1924 was well reaus as presently constituted and meetings of mid-west Farm Bureau but express a feeling of optimism A Valuable Discovery over the present schedule of class over half a millifn dollars, that for their reorganization on a more effi- presidents and secretaries. rates, or several million of dollars the past six months the co-op had cient basis, or a change to a smaller, annually. been able to pay its farmers more less extensive unit, only time and Then, Our in National the Standing broader field of re- and encouragement. Every depart ment of the State Farm Bureau has just completed a most successful for Peach Growers than the prevailing competitive price I'nder class rates come such farm and that the co-op's methods of do- experience can determine. lationships, we as farmers are fast year, and never before have they products as: Fruits, beans, potatoes, ing business were building up a nice The greatest success of a large, taking our position in national and been on the serviceable and efficient "The Hale peach has become very popular as a com- Weds, grains, wool, fertilizer, feeds, outside business for its by-products. state-wide organization like the State world affairs with the other older es- operating basis that they are today. mercial variety, because of its good size, appearance, qual- hay, farm machinery and all other Farm Bureau.necessitates the closest Not only are the different depart- ity and ability to stand shipment. It has proven very commodities shipped in less than car The Lansing Dairy Company has a possible contact with its member- tablished, organized groups, union ments succeeding in each of their popular in many sections of the country, hut in Michigan fine plant near State Farm Bureau ship and the active participation of labor and business. In this larger It had the habit of producing a lot of small fruit which lots. sense a balancing power is needed particular lines of work by them- never matured. That the roads are justified in pro- headquarters in Lansing. It does a the largest possible number of its and this is coming from the organ- selves, but what is just as essential large business in supplying part of "This was a problem, until this year, when Professor posing this increase is beyond the be- members in Farm Bureau affairs. ized farmer. The farmer's view- or more so, they are co-operating lief of those who are in constant Lansing with milk. It manufactures This can only be attained and main- point and counsel are needed to sta- with each other to make the Michi- Gardner, of M. A. C , tried out some tests, including prun- butter, condensed milk, ice cream tained through the medium of ing and cross-pollination. The work on cross-pollination touch with such matters. bilize existing conditions and to in- gan State Farm Bureau a harmonious is what proved to be the solution of the problem. It is From the viewpoint of the general mix, sweet cream, cottage cheese and strong, active local units that coin- sure the greatest national progress. working whole. shown very convincingly on the Hale tree on the J. J. public, this proposition is wholly un- full cream cheese. Most of the by- cide as nearly as possible with the His influence can only be made ef- Time has been necessary for your Barden place near SOUTH HAVEN that that variety is warranted and uncalled for, but products are sold locally, but a farmers' community center as deter- fective through large and powerful Farm Bureau institution to develop self-sterile. In some cases, clusters of over 150 buds were whether the Commission will be able strong outside market is opening up. mined by present day conditions. organizations, as has been done for the kind of men necessary for the sacked so they would have to fertilize themselves, and not to see it in this way is another ques- Directors re-elected were J. Keck, This is not an arbitrarily determined years past by the other two groups. exacting duties of its many depart- in one instance did fruit develop. Bnt where the blossoms tion. Sam Young and M. H. Converse, all area like a township, nor is it any A better understanding between ments, and the, present high morale were poltenized by pollen from the Elberta, Kalamazoo or The Michigan Manufacturers' As- residing near Lansing. Other mem- longer the old farm neighborhood as these nation-wide groups will do has come along in a natural way with SOUTH HAVEN, the results were very satisfactory. The sociation, supported by the Michigan bers of the board are R. B. Moore, in earlier days, but it has been en- much to bring about the closer co- the maturing of the Farm Bureau. pollen from these three varieties gave better results than State Farm Bureau, Michigan Live D. D. Creyts, Jas. Hulett, Carl Scha- larged greatly by modern means of operation between labor, capital and This along with the high class of lo- that from other varieties. Stock Exchange and various other ibly, Wm. Knaup, all of Lansing, and travel and communication brought agriculture so necessary to our gen- cal leadership and the greater co- "As the Kalamazoo is not as good a market peach as the .Michigan organizations have com- Elmer Lundberg of Dimondale. Pres- about by the automobile, good roads, eral welfare. The growing power operation of the thousands of indi- Elberta, it need not be included in the list. But this exper- bined their influence and resources ent officers are Wm. Knaup, presi- radio, telephone, etc. Our organiza- and influence of the organized farm vidual members that the Farm Bu- iment seems to indicate that the ideal combinaion for the with traffic organizations of the dent; J. Ke*k, vice-pres.; D. D. tion plans for the future must meet er is lending much hope to the situa- reau has developed has constituted a commercial peach grower are alternate rows of Elberta, states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Creyts, treasurer. The 1925 board these new and changing conditions in tion. Care must always be exercised, most interesting and pleasing experi- Hale and SOUTH HAVEN peaches. These three varieties Pennsylvania and New York for the will organize Feb. 14. order to be permanently successful. though, in these relationships to ence indeed. a r unexcelled for market purposes, and with Elbertas or Ijocal Co-operative Associations SOUTH HAVENS set close to the Hales, good fertilization purpose of opposing these increases. safeguard our own organization so The careful deliberation and sym- of that variety is assured. There will be no let-up until the A closer relationship with local co- that full control of it is always re- pathetic co-operation of President operative organizations should be de- tained, by the farmer. "The results of this experiment are BO evident that if proposition is beaten. Michigan Bureau Sets veloped, particularly in view of the Noon and your board of directors one has had the trouble referred to with the Hale peach, he Our farm organizations have a big have made possible this progress in New Seed Standards fact that they are the organizations task ahead to develop and maintain your organization. There is evidence can feel sure that the interplanting of the other varieties will solve the problem."—From the MICHIGAN FARMER. (Continued from Page One) that make the success of the Farm leaders in full sympathy with agri- all over the state that the morale of DRASTIC DROP IN with unusual interest and effective- Bureau business departments possi- culture and who are capable of meet- Farm Bureau members and leaders is ness. Michigan's alfalfa acreage in- ble. ing and competing at equal advant- improving and a renewed spirit is at Issue of August 23, 1924. Note portions above which are emphasized GRAIN MARKETS creased from 74,000 to 348,000 The interest of the farm woman in age with the biggest, cleverest and work. An organization conscious- acres cut for hay in a five year the Farm Bureau must be developed shrewdest men of the country. Not ness and power has been built up by period, 1919 to 1923. In 1924 the to a much greater extent than has only must we have men of the high- the Farm Bureau that nothing can We are the introducers and sole propagators of the SOUTH HAVEN peach. The genuine can By the Michigan Elevator Kxchange U. S. Department of Agr. statisticians been our practice in the past. Her est courage and ability, but they destroy. only be secured from us. Drop us a card, for WHEAT—Market has suffered a gave Michigan an acreage of 389,000 more active participation and sup- must possess integrity of equal mag- The effective, yet highly construc- decline of S5 cents per bushel in two acres of alfalfa cut for hay, twice as port of Farm Bureau .work will be nitudeiand have the stamina to stand tive resolutions heretofore recorded history and valuable information about this weeks, due primarily to tremendous much as Wisconsin, the nearest east- the most potent force we can muster true under the severest pressure and by this Board of Delegates—the real movement of wheat from the farmers ern competitor, and three times as in achieving a greater Farm Bureau. temptation. voice of your organization—have hardiest of all commercial sorts. when they were bid $2. Movement much as any of the Corn Belt states Then again, conditions affecting Equality for Agriculture characterized the Michigan State was bigger than mills and buyers east of the Mississippi. It is cal- could absorb and the market has had culated that this increase of ap- the Farm Bureau membership work Then too, along with this growing Farm Bureau with a power and dig- a terrible break. We do not expect proximately 300,000 acres of alfalfa over the state as a whole, are not recognition of the farmer's power are nity recognized and respected by all THE GREENING NURSERY COMPANY to see wheat go back to $2.00 to the has added over $6,000,000 annually as uniform now as was true five are coming attempts to place more classes of people. farmer again on this crop, and be- years ago, and unquestionably more or less governmental control over his These things, with the internal Monroe, Michigan lieve that $1.75 to the farmer is a to Michigan farmers' income since flexibility will be necessary in fu- activities through legislation, par- harmony and the improved state of Born 1850 - :- Still Growing very fair price for wheat and recom- alfalfa is yielding about one ton ture plans in order to meet the vari- ticularly in the case of co-operative operating efficiency of all depart- mend your selling on this basis or more on the average than red clover. able conditions in the different coun- marketing. Legislation that will per- ments, and the whole organiza- better, if you can. The part played by the Michigan ties. mit us to work out our problems and tion clean from bottom to top present RYE—Same condition broke rye Farm Bureau in taking a lead in the give the farmer an equal chance with an encouraging outlook for the Mich- market. For example, some counties are distribution of known origin adapted well supplied with co-operative or- other interests is what is needed. igan State Farm Bureau. OATS—Supply of oats in elevators seed on a co-operative basis, has paid is four times as much as last year. for the entire cost of the Michigan ganizations dealing with our Farm Laws providing protection against We do not expect again on this crop Bureau business departments, while filled milk, oleo, imitation fruit bev- > - - — - « • - - - - - - - - - » - - • — - - - - « to be able to give the farmer 55 cents Farm Bureau many times over. The others have few or none at all. Then erages, vinegar substitutes, shoddy in per bushel for his oats. success of the Michigan Seed Depart- too, a number of County Farm Bu- clothing, impure and adulterated CORN—Corn has declined with ment became known in other states, reaus have severed their relations feeds, and seeds of unknown origin, the big break in wheat, but nowhere and Ohio, Indiana, New York and with extension or County Agent work and unfair trade practices are vital 1 more insertions; 3%o a word for BUSINESS NEWS Sc a word per Insertion for S or Adapted Seed Is near in the same proportion. We ex- Virginia secured seed from the Mich- while other County Farm Bureau not only to the very life of agricul- each of 2 insertions; 4 cents a word pect to see an upward reaction in the igan Farm Bureau and established corn market. similar seed movements. Lately boards expect to continue the County ture, but also to the best interests of BEANS—General bid to the farm- these states and others have incor- Agent and County Farm Bureau re- the consumer as well. The legalizing er $5.80, which represents a very porated under Michigan's Non-Profit lationships as in the past. of co-operative organization and for one insertion. cluding words. order. words in Count each word, abbreviation and figure, in- signature, Cash must accompany Mica.. Farm Bureau News. u Dependable fair price. Recommend selling, par- Corporations Act to form the "Fed- Whatever the permanent solution marketing, including collective bar- i Unadapted Seed Gives Poor Yields—These ticularly in view of the big decline in of the question may be, it is very gaining and financing is most essen- POULTRY erated Seed Service" with headquar- all grains. ters at the American Farm Bureau certain that the greatest factor in its tial. THIRTY BARRED ROCK HENS AND Facts Mean Money To You Federation offices in the Garland determination will be the desires and Too much direct governmental pullets closely related to my high con- TUNE IN M. A. C. test pen at $2.00 each for quick sale. J. Experiment station tests made in practically all northern Building, Chicago. This organization will of the people in the counties help, however, in doing what we V. Sheap, Owosso, Mich. 2-26-25 and corn belt and eastern states have shown that seeds of established for the purpose of assur- themselves. ought to do ourselves makes for Monday, Wednesday and Friday Adapt Bureau to Local Needs weakness rather than strength. Co- FOR SALE—SILVER LACED WYAN- adapted hardly varieties of clover and alfalfa give higher nights tune in WKAR, the Michigan ing the distribution of safe adapted The fact that the Farm Bureau operative marketing is indispensable dotte eg-gs. $1.00 per 15. Gathered eggs Agr'l College station 6 to 7 Central clover, alfalfa and other seed, in- organization in one county differs in to a successful agriculture, yet it is all winter. Mary Campbell, Three Oaks, yields of forage and seed, and much more dependable stands Standard time (7 to 8 Eastern time) cludes the following members: Mich. than unadapted seed. minor or local particulars from that not a panacea for all our ills. It QUALITY BABY CHICKS—SPECIAL for educational, musical and athletic Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Ser- in another, will in no way destroy should be allowed to grow and de- high grade White Leghorn baby chicks Italian Red Clover seed has been shown to be unfit for programs. Wave length 285.5 me- vice, Lansing. the unity of the State organization, velop without undue stimulation if Eckard'sfrom offered flocks mated to males from planting anywhere in the clover growing sections of the ters. Co-operative G. L. F. Exchange, but will on the contrary*, strengthen efficiency is to be attained. What we Brown Leghorns. strain. Holland Strain S. C. United States. Alfalfa seed from regions of mild climate, Barred Rock baby Syracuse, N. Y. it because of the better functioning need is not more governmental di- chicks from prize winners at the Holland such as Argentina, South Africa, and Mediterranean coun- Ohio Farm Bureau Service Com- of the local units resulting from the rect aid in co-operative marketing, anteed. Poultry show. 100% live delivery guar- Our flocks are carefully super- tries and the Southwest, gives poor stands and low yields in pany, Columbus. better adaptation to the needs of the but rather tariff protection equal to vised and Hogan tested. Bank reference the Corn Belt, Northern and Eastern states. Indiana Farm Bureau Pur. Dep't. community. Manifestly, our program that of other industries, so that we tive matter.' Write furnished. for prices and descrip- Hillview Hatchery, C. Boven, Indianapolis. must meet these variable conditions as farmers not only pay an American Prop. Box A, R. R. 12, Holland, Mich. WteLeJ/ft Virginia Seed Service, Richmond and it is hoped the State Farm Bu- price for what we have to buy, but Member Mich. State Farm Bureau. Wisconsin Farm Bureau, Madison reau Board of Directors may be giv- secure an American price for what 3-26-25 Unadapted seed is being largely distributed in the Corn Belt, Northern and Eastern states, blended with CHICKS Agricultural Corporation of Mary en enough latitude to fit the big or- we have to sell. Then if our meth- Both combs. Michigan's Greatest REDS. land, Baltimore. WHITTAKER'S ganization to its changing environ- ods are efficient, co-operative mar- and Egg Strain. Chicks and Eggs from TRAPNESTED Color home grown seed, or masquerading as adapted stock, thereby causing great loss to growers. During the The growing of clover, alfalfa and ment. keting will have an opportunity to Annual vigorous, hardy stock. Write for 16th Catalog. Interlaces Farm, Box B, past five years, 12 million pounds of seed imported Hollywood sweet clover in Michigan, Corn Belt, While some improvements in our be fully effective. Real equality for Lawrence, Mich. North and Eastern States has been county or local organizations have agriculture will never be handed to BARRED ROCK COCKERELS OF 3-12-26 from Italy, enough to plant one million acres, has been distributed in these regions, causing a total loss of placed on a much more secure basis been suggested, it should not be in- the farmer by others. It will come quality, size and best breeding, $3, $4, 260-290 Egg Ancestry with farmers* attention directed to- ferred that the County Farm Bureaus only as a result of our own efforts to and $5 each. Farm raised and vigorous. $20,000,000 or a tax of $4,000,000 per year on farmers ward the need of adapted seed and have not done excellent work in the better our conditions. H. E. Powell & Son, Ionia, Mich. who planted it. During the same period 24 million Pedigreed means supplied for furnishing such past. Theirs has been a splendid seed under a system of certification field of service and they have always in large quantities. A Seasoned Organization Your State Farm Bureau during LIVE STOCK FOR SALE—REGISTERED GUERN- come to the aid of and stood by the the past four years has weathered sey bull calf. Well bred, old enough for pounds of Argentinean alfalfa seed have been imported to the United States and largely distributed in the northeastern quarter of the United States, causing a These high record males are mated to Mr. Carl Barnum, present manager State Farm Bureau when needed. In one of the greatest agricultural de- Knowles, light service. Herd T. B. Tested. A. K. loss of over $30,000,000, or a $6,000,000 tax per year. hens of the best Barron English type, Kingston, Mich. hied by us for nearly a quarter of a of the Michigan Farm Bureau Seed a number of instances, the unselfish pressions and the most extraordinary century for high flook average. Service, a member of the Executive backing and support the County changes in rural life conditions we REGISTERED AYRESHIRE BULLS. SHEPPARD ANCONAS Committee, is treasurer of the new Farm Bureaus have given the state have ever experienced, and it has Both A strain that has produced layers with Federated Seed Service. The One two years old. One twelve months. good size and well marked. Their On The Open Market Your Chances Are fact organizations have proved invalu- been a difficult time ever for old or- Dam weighs twelve hundred pounds and rei ords up to 331. Our extra selected flocks of this breed are fancy stock. that this organization operates on a able, and the County Farm Bureaus ganizations that have been well es- gives sixty pounds of 4 Vfe per cent milk a day. Priced low. Fred Reich, Sandusky, Less Than 50-50 national scale will prove of great have in no small degree been respon- tablished for years to survive and Michigan. 2-26-25 B A R R E D ROCKS—BROWN LEGHORNS At present approximately 21,000,000 pounds of adapted As pre-eminent in their class as are benefit to Michigan clover and alfal- sible for the stable condition and progress. The Michigan State Farm SEEDS AND PLANTS northwestern and Canadian alfalfa seed is available for sale the White Leghorns and Anconas. And fa growers and to clover and alfal- bright outlook we have today. Bureau is not quite so spectacular to considering the quality of the stock, the fa seed products in Michigan. In GROW BURBANK HULLESS OATS. in the Corn Belt, Northern and Eastern states. prices for all matings will surprise you. Furthermore, it has been my privi- behold as it was four or five years Full particulars and sample free. II. Large Illustrated Catalog Free. years of excess crop, desirable mar- lege during the past year to meet ago in the flush of its youthful op- Welder, Fennville, Mich. 3-12-25 On the same market 20,000,000 pounds of unadapted im- T H E RURAL P O U L T R Y FARM kets for Michigan red clover, mam- with most of the County Farm Bu- timism, but it has become trained ported alfalfa seed from mild regions and of southwestern moth, alsike and sweet clover seed reau boards, and it has surely been down to a good, hard muscled, ser- per dozen up. Write for price list. Mrs. GLADIOLUS BULBS, TEN CENTS J. Jansaen, Prop. alfalfa seed is being offered for sale. Member Mich. State Farm Bureau will be readily established. an inspiration to meet these groups viceable condition. It has experienced Wm. Louch, Burt, Mich. 2-26-25 Zeeland, Michigan, R. 1, Dept. 111 of high-class men developed by the a considerable reduction in the num- HIGH YIELDING VARIETIES; CER- tified Improved Robust Beans, Wiscon- Michigan Farm Bureau Brand Seeds Are Farm Bureau movement. They rep- ber of members since 1919, but in sin resent a real power indeed and leave the 3^0,000 to 40,000 members that grove, Mich. Pedigree Barley. Fritz Mantey, Fair- 3-26-25 Adapted and Safe no doubt about the future develop- your organization will be able to ELDORADO BLACKBERRY PLANTS Clovers and alfalfas sold under Michigan Farm Bureau WOOL GROWERS! I ment of the organization. Relationships maintain from now on, the Farm Bu- —The only real commercial variety. A reau has all the real strength it ever money maker. 100 postpaid 13.00. Whole- The Michigan State Farm Bureau had. ' For experience has amply Elberta, Michigan. sale prices on quantities. H. L. Keeler, 3-26-25 Brand are domestic, northern grown seeds, fully adapted to Michigan conditions and don't winter kill. We guarantee • Application for 1»2."> Wool Marketing Contract today is very fortunate in its rela- shown that the mere signing up or their northern origin, purity, germination and vigor to be tionship to other farm organizations. the paying of $10 per year does not MISCELLANEOUS exactly as we represent them. Michigan State Farm Bureau Wool Pool The very creditable work being ac- make' a member an asset to the or- FOR SALE—CEDAR FENCE POST8, LANSING, MICHIGAN. complished by the Michigan Milk, ganization. A member in the true poles, lath, vineyard stakes. Albert The farmer receives Farm Bureau Brand field seeds in DATE Potato, Live Stock, Elevator and sense of the word not only pays his Schmidt, Hillman, Mich., R-l. 2-28-25 trade-marked, sealed, bushel, half-bushels and peck sacks, Gentlemen: Fruit Exchanges has been a most im- dues, but he is actively participating FOR SALE—NIAGRA DUSTER AND exactly as they leave our warehouse. Please send me a 1925 Wool Marketing Contract, Also sacks' portant factor in strengthening the and helping in Farm Bureau work, ing Dust, used only about two weeks. Leav- for shipping wool at your direction. orchard, no further use for same. « Seeds are the one controllable factor in your farm opera- cause of farm organization general- —a living dynamo developing power Will give real bargain price. V. H. Mat- tions. Can you afford not to use the best? 1 expect to have about. ly and the affiliated relationship along with his thousands of Farm thews, Lowell, Michigan. 2-12-25 lbs. of wool. Order early from your co-op ass'n; 164 Michigan co-ops formed between the commodity ex- Bureau brothers to make a greater, changes and the Farm Bureau four more serviceable Farm Bureau. Such handle no other seeds but Farm Bureau Brands. yea^rs ago has been of the greatest are the loyal men who joined or re- I mutual benefit and satisfaction. Our newed their membership the second R. F. D. SHIPPING POINT I relations with the Grange, State As- three years, and constitute the Farm I sociation of Farmers' Clubs, the Bureau roll today. Furthermore, our Uor*fnrA* R e B- Cows with Calves by ilde Michigan Crop Improvement As- present members are paying their uereioiuSfor s a i 6 t Earl C. McCarty, Bad Michigan Farm Bureau Seed Service Don't delay filling out and returning this application I sociation, the various live stock dues, so that their financial support Axe, Huron Co. 8-15-25 Lansing, Michigan associations, State Department of is real and not merely expressed in Reg. Duroc Jersey Boars, Bred Sows & Gilts. L. O. Klaty, Carsonville. Mich. 6-25