The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-11-24

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tuberculosis bill, the latter Of as much
interest TO the consumer as 20 thu
farmer, tha, there may be some just
help 70 the farmer IN cleaning his herd
for the production Of pure milk; thes,
and others which may come up need
an organization Of all the farmers Of
the state 10 show how they feel about
them. Individually We can't do much
Organized We can! The economic pol
will mean the strenthening Of all
cooperative organizations now exist
ing and the development Of new ones
care for and solve the complex
oblems of a more uniform flow Of
products 10 market, so that sharp and
sudden price fluctuations will be elm
mated. This in the long run means
a big benefit to the consumer.
Legislative l. To safeguard the
rights and interests and to assert the
needs Of the farmer whenever the
occasion may arise.
2. To establish without question the
legality Of collective bargaining.
3. To insist upon the presence Of
farmers minds on all boards and COM
missions appointed by Congress or by
tn. President.
I. To defend the farmers viewpoint
in ,ll matters relating to tax levies,
tar rs, currency, banking, railways,
wal rways, foreign markets, the mer-
chant marine, territorial acquisitions,
and all similar legislative matters in
volvng questions Of policy, in any
way affecting agriculture.
5. To insist on some arrangement
between capital and labor which will
insure freedom from disrupting and
criminally wasteful strikes.
6. To strengthen the Federal Farm
Loan Act and secure in addition the
establishment of a system Of personal
credits.
7. To demand the regulation under
supervision Of all COM
mercial interests whose size and kind
OF business enables them to establish a
monopoly dangerous to the best inter
ests Of the nation.
Economic l. To extend cooperative
Of farm crops to the point
in the distribution system so that the
maximum benefits are secured for the
producer, and incidentally, for the con-
sumer.
2. To establish new foreign mar
kets for surplus American farm
products.
3. To provide cheaper sources OF
fertilizer and more economical means
of production.
The American Farm Bureau Feder-
ltion now has more than l,500,0 900
members organized in all states. (All
states have so far voted to join and
put on an increased membership cam
,aign). Every report from the cen
raj Office tells Of big gains in MEM
,ership everywhere. Leaders conf
lently expect that the 100000 mark
will be reached.
The Farm Bureau is not political.
I has no obligations to any party or
Any officer or director Of
he Farm Bureau who becomes a can
idate for state or national office must
resign. Its only political
ignifcance is in working together for
agislation favorable TO agriculture.
The American Farm Bureau Feder-
tion has already saved every farmer
he cost Of his membership when its
ttorney, Clifford Thorne, by giving
CURES to the Interstate Commerce
prevented the railroads
rom collecting in freight and passen- {
er rates, 6 per cent interest on e
/ ZOO 900 900 less capitalization than ]
rat which they had claimed, which
iade a saving Of $1,000 for each farm o
: in the United States. Z
The American Farm Bureau Fedora {
on is now pushing the Capper-Vol- o
cad Bill which will establish legally 9
lie right Of the farmer to cooperate
1t is also backing a tariff 70 pro- e
Ct you from Canadian milk, Danish e
litter, Belgian potatoes and other n
ltside products which are competing e.
,ainst yours. Hasn't II saved you e
,ur membership fee already
Yours for results, LEI
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE D.
of Bennington Co. Farm Bureau. a.
mes A. Leach, President irs