Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-03-26
FARM BUREAU NOTES.
POTATO ~GRoWERs MEETING AT
CITY HALL. SATURDAY-OTH-
Err INTERESTING MATTER
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ance again in the spring in herds
where the disease has been present
and possibly in herds where the disease
has not occurred.
The disease is carried by dogs, birds
and water from one farm to another,
thus causing new appearances from
disease.
Animals once afflicted are sure to die
snnptoms snn Of tn the diseaSe are o iameneas
high fever, great depression and loss of
appetite. Swelling on any part Of the
body or limbs but usually on thighs gas,; or
to the name blackleg or black quarter.
Farmers who have had blackleg in
their vicinity or herds should take the
precaution to vaccinate. This is a
Simple operation which can be per-
formed by any one willing to follow
will give demonstrations when asked
and the veterinarians are ready to give
assistance at any time.
The cost Of vaccination when admin
istered by the farmer is very small,
and the protection it affords to ami
mails six months to two years Of age is
worth. many, times the cost. vaccine 7:.
spring and in the fall.
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
The membership campaign Of the
en Men n eash are ng
Farmers clubs and community meet
ings are being held with good results.
Farm Bureau Federation was made a
permanent organization: Twenty-eight
states with over 100000 members are
of Of the nation thru the Sd directors
elected from the states represented.
ade Kestdn5 is d1G%s
Bureau of Cooperation. A number of
resolutions were passed wh1cn nave
From a national standpoint the Farm
Bureau is the most important organlza-
ton which has yet attracted the farm
tive tr in It its Jic policy and Democratic in its
The Farm Bureau is to the farmer
what the unions are to ianof n ann nae pro- re-
to $500 per year dues. The miner pays
$500 to $500. The railway conductors
pay their brotherhood sS5 to SIS an
One county in Illinois has oyer $500
Farm Bureau members at $5:Oo per
year Martin County; MinnesGta m s5 mas mas
100 farmers Joined the Farm Bureau
in two weeks: Morrison county has
set 5 dr;5 ths : goal for 1000 members 0e'ore
FARM FIRE PROTECTION
THE farm home. of John Jones was
totally destroyed by fire last TUESDAY
morning Part of the household goods
were saved, but the LARGEST part and
the home itself was total loss with
no insurance. This is q common mead
liner in any paper during tfe year.
Homes will burn but they SHOULD
not burn without insurance ana nre
protection Increased cost of building
materials and home furnishings make
it the more imperative that adequate
insurance and fire protection be 1uf-
nished.
Some farms have water under pres
sure which affords good protection II
the pressure is high enough and the
supply large. Many chemical eXt!n-
! guishers are now on the market Wnlcn
are even more effective than water
They can be had in various sizes SUIT
ed to the individuals needs,
Water or chemicals will SOMETIMES m :
fail to quench a fire and even If this
| is accomplished some loss is sustalnefa
Adequate insurance is the only PnS;,nle P;. ole
! to fully protect yourelf. EUlldlns4;s
! insured five years ago may be Wortr
! double the money today Feed, IarH
ma chinery. tools, equipment. llVestoch
and household goods have also IN
! increased in value. .~.
| Farm fire insurance is sold py near.
ly all companies and the far,aer.
,,,ore cheaply than that furnished city
dWellers by any company at the pres
ent time.
POTATO ASSOCIATIONS 0RGANMIZ!E ~ q
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