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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-07

the gambling markets, the pooled
wheat is sent to the local mills,
or the factories, or to distant
American plans, or to exporters as
they need it.
In the picture there are "pipes"
from the grain fields to the pool
and then from the pool to the con-
sumers to show how the wheat
moves. But notice that there is q
faucet on each pipe leading out
fro mthe pool. The farmer dumps
his wheat in as he can, but the
wheat pool is only sent out when
it's wanted.
Control the flow of wheat
that's what the wheat pool will do,
anybody who can control the
wheat of N. D. in this way has
something to say about the price!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-07

At the present time there are thir-,
teen such associations organized by
states to handle wheat by co-opera-
tive "pools". Nine of these state
associations have affiliated and estab-
lished centras selling agency,
known as the American Wheat Crow
ers, Associated, Inc, with headquar-'
ters at Minneapolis. The first wheat
pool association was organized in
Washington three years ago and
since then the movement has be-
come national in scope. During the
past, few months it has gained new
impetus with the establishment of
the National Wheat Growers Advis-
DRY Committee of which Frank O..
Lowden, former governor of Illinois
is chairman, whose aim it is to assist
farmers in perfecting present organi-
cations and establishing new ones
in other states. 1t cannot be said
that results have been phenomenal
as yet, for one OF the fundamental
requirements is control Of the bulk
of the wheat crop so that orderly
marketing may be effective and the
bargaining power sufficiently potent
as to be factor in price making.
Leaders hope that this may be real
lied this year.
Method of Operation
These associations use the existing
physical facilities for handling wheat,
such as the local and terminal ele-
vators but the selling of the wheat
is done by expert grain statesmen,
located at the central agencies, who
deal directly with the millers. AS
the farmer always retains title to. his
wheat until it is thus sold, there is
no need Of hedging or margin trad
ing, and there is no need for capital
stock, for the warehouse receipts can
be used as collateral for any need
ed loans either to make advances to
the farmer or as a revolving fund to
finance sales operations. At the
close of the pool, each grower re-
ceives an average price based on sales
during the pool period for his guam
tity and quality of wheat, with a
differential based on freight rates.
The wheat passing gra Quail y
| through one sales channel eliminates
competition among the growers
| meets the demand as it exists, en-
hances the bargaining power of the
seller by virtue of controlled sale
thus pitting the buyers in bidding
| against each other, eliminates the
speculative middlemen, and other
wise adopts sound principles of mer-
chandising as practiced by industries
other than agriculture.
The associations are always in the
control Of actual farmers, for mono
other can be elected as members OF
the boards of directors, and as each
member has only one vote, no small
group can secure control.
The pooling associations are essen
TALLY service agencies rather thar
profit making institutions, perform
ing service, for the farmer member!
that can better be done by expert
than by themselves.
Cost of Operation
The question arises;-can thes'
agencies perform this service at les
expense than the private agencies
we assume that it is admitted tina
it can be performed to better ad
vantage for the farmers in principle
In answering this question let u
first examine the cost of this ser
vice performed by private agencies
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-07

over the farmer elevator system
operating for profit to be distribut-
ed as patronage dividends. The
former is a service system, operat-
ing on a non-pro6t basis, with only
one aim-higher prices for the
wheat sold; the latter two systems
must buy as cheap as possible, either
to net profit for themselves, or for
members, and both aims depress the
market
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-07
Just The Way.
Business Does,
Says LOwden
CONTINUED from Page 81

Continued from Page 81
at the time of delivery; the associ-
alton will then sell his wheat, with
other wheat Of like grade and quail
ity, to millers and exporters gradu
ally through the year, thus avoiding
the disastrous price smash that
usually prevails during the weeks
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-06-07
HIGH LIGHTS
OF THE WHEAT
POOL CONTRACT

Continued from Page 81
the plan by any person or interest
who might seek by persuasion or
payment of .unwarranted prices to
destroy the association. This gives
assurance We will stick together,
without which the plan would sure
ly fail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
TRUE GREATNESs

True greatness has little if anything to do with rank or power. "Eurystheus being what he was," says Epictetus. twas not really kin .gof Argos nor of Myeenae, for he could not even rule himself; while Hercules purged lawless- ness and introduced justice, though he was both naked and alone. Sir John Lubbock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
Random Notes

Rev. and Mrs. James L. Robinson and children are spending few days with relatives in the city. Rev. Robinson, the pastorate of the First Baptist church, Cullman, Ala.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. c. Mathiessen, IT,, TMary Elizabeth Caldwell) of New Mary Eda.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rerny Perry have re- turned from their wedding trip and are at home at the AItamont.
 AFsss @ s4N Mir. and Mrs. Richard Massey will return the latter part of the week from Lake George, where they have spent the summer at their home on the lake.
 
 Mrs. Helen Littler left this morning for Atlanta to spend several weeks. Miss Jeanne Herman has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa after visit to Mrs. F. U. Harris.
 Mrs. J. M. Cartwright has returned from a visit to Mrs. c. F. Ward in Gadsden. Miss Cecil Grey Johnston is the guest of Miss Eleanor Henderson in Tusca- loosa, Ala.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard Adams and lit tie son have returned from Gadsden, where they visited relatives.
 Miss Elizabeth Gibson has returned from visit to Tuscaloosa.'
 Mir. and Mrs. John Young have moved from Nashville to Birmingham to make their home.
 Mrs. Eula Moragne of Gadsden was among the out-of-town guests at the WardHunt wedding of Tuesday evening.
 Miss Dorothy Hickman, student at the University of Alabama, spent the weekend with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. T. A. Hickman.
 Mrs. Frank F. oiBrien has returned from Black Mountain, N. G., where she spent the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Hundley.
 MTSs J. D. Asclu AS SpSiiuAhb n Shott while in Meridian, Miss.
 
 Mrs. W. B. Hillhouse has returned from Sheffield, where she went 10 visit her son, Mir. Percy Hillhouse, and Mrs. Hillhousc. She was accompanied home by her young granddaughter, Florence.
 
 Mrs. o. c. Carmichael of Montevallo, who underwent an operation at the South Highland infirmary Sunday, is improving.
 Mir. and Mrs. Horace E. Sessions of West End have named their young son, Horace E. Sessions. Jr.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. Al Adams, Jr., Mir. and Mrs. Julian Jordan, Jr., of Dan- vile, Va, and Miss Ann Lanier have returned from Atlanta, where they at- tended the football game Saturday. Richard Hunt, whd came from Gulf port Military Academy at Gulfport, where he is a student, to attend the Ward-Hunt wedding of last evening, is returning to school today.
 
 Miss Grace Cochran of Fort Payne is the guest of friends and was among the out-of-town guests at the Ward 7 Hunt wedding last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08
Social Calendar

The Study Circle will meet Friday at 1 o'clock with Mrs. Oscar Hundley. A prompt and full attendance is urged. There will be call meeting of the executive board of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters on Thursday, October 9, at II 80 a. m., at head quarters, Hillman hotel, for the pur- pose of discussing the proposed amend ments to the milk ordinance. Every angle of the question will be presented by competent speakers. In addition to the board members, league members and others who are interested are invited to attend.
 The Mother Goose club will meet Thursday at 1 o'clock with Mrs. J. ". MeWilliams, 123O Sixteenth avenue, south.
 The Ullman Parent-Teacher associa tion will have the first meeting Wednes- day at 80 o'clock. All members are urged to be present as business of im- portance will be discussed.
  Llewellyn Johns chapter No. 174, Or der of the Eastern Star, will hold it's regular meeting Friday evening, October 10, at 8 o'clock in the West End hall. The Parish Improvement association will give a bridge, five hundred and heart dice party on Thursday after noon from 3 till o'clock at the home of Mrs. Taconi, 904 Central street. A sweet shop with homemade cakes and candies will also be conducted.
 
 vxya-- nbmH ne I,a Daughters of the Confederacy will have noon at 3 o'clock at the Blue Triangle club rooms.
 The Children's Hospital association will meet Wednesday morning at 10 80 in the directors room of the hospital, The Psychology Study club will meet Thursday morning at 10 80 with Mrs. W. D. Colby, 29S1 Highland avenue. The Central Park Parent-Teacher association will meet Thursday at 3 P. m.. at the school
 The Yancey Chapter U. D. C., will meet Wednesday with Mrs. T. l.. Hobart at 2 80 p. m. A full attendance is urged as important business will be discussed. s
 The Daughters of the British Empire will meet Thursday October 9, at the Blue Triangle club room at 2:45 p m. A silver tea will be given Friday, October 10 from to o'clock at the home of Dr. Carmichael for the bene- fit of the beginners department of the Fairfield Methodist church. A musical program has been arranged.
 
 A meeting of the Graduate Nurses association of District No. 1 will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Business and Professional Wom- en's club rooms. A full attendance IS urged.
 Reservations for the luncheon to be given by the Music Study club October 9, at the Southern club may be made by calling at Gable hall
 The West End w. c. T. U. will hold their regular monthly meeting Wednes- day afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. H. A. Metcalf, IF Frances street, West End. Important business will be trans acted and full attendance urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-08

The Study Circle will meet Friday at 1 o'clock with Mrs. Oscar Hundley. A prompt and full attendance is urged.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
Electric Service to Be Improved
to Vashon Island

This is to announce that new
circuit isunder construction from
Kent to Des MONIES and will be
completed in the near future. The
purpose of this new $1,000 volt
circuit is to give better service to
Des MoineS and Vashon Island.
This will give a dual service from
the generating system to these
points by two different routs and
cuts down the chance for failure
Of service to a minimum on the
main land. It will be vcryIrare-
ly that both lines will be out OF
service at the same time.
After this circuit is completed,
we are placing regulators on the
island to regulate the voltage
here and hold the voltage constant
and this will eliminate the irreg-
ular flashing of the lights on the
island.
The tenor and ambition of the
company is better service for less
money to the consumer, day and
night, month in and month out,
year in and year out. This am
bition has been followed and nm
der this policy the patrons Of the
electric light and power industry
have derived a greater benefit
than appears on the surface.
We have plans under construc-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

tom for the bcttement Of service
on the island, and have had for
some time. These plans will be
carried out as soon as possible UNI
der the conditions existing here.
We will have in the near fut-
IRE special men in the field to
make a check of all local condi-
tions, making house to house calls
learning what each customer has
connected to the lines In this
way it will be possible to say
whether changes can be made to
better the service. We also wish
to check our records at the same
time. TO get this information we
need the cooperation of our cu"-
toners and we feel that when the
time comes that we will get chat
hearty cooperation. We viii
keep you Informed through th"
columns Of this paper when these
men will be in the field.
We wish to thank our patrons
for their splendid cooperation in
the past and wish to assure you
that the employees of the Wash
ington Coast Utilities are at your
service at all times. SERVICE,
Better SERVICE is our watch
word. Yours truly,
Washington Coast Utilities,
BY G. Il. Garner, Resident Mgr,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

IAN impossible string hung onto it.
We refused. When he found that
we had made a contract accord
ing to our demands, he was in
the field on Sunday bright and
early. Speed is sometimes
necessary.
All of which goes to show that
unless the farmer looks out for
himself, the other fellow wont.
Ask the same fellow what he
is getting for his canned goods,
compared with last year and he
probably wont want to tell you.
There are reports that we hook
z or 3 commissions onto you, tie
you IN for a long term and lot
of other rot. Our policy is open;
we have nothing to cover up.
Most of Nur members are with
us again for this year. Last
year we had membership OF III.
This last january the only month
in which members may withdraw.
only Z withdrew, two of which
are coming back. To date we,
have s new members and others
ready to sign.
Another item of no little mis-
fortune is, we are selling all fruit,
such as Strawberries, raSpber-
ries, curranits, gOosebcrries. black
berries, sour arid sweet cherries.
Who else is doing this? Usually
they leave you something to get
rid Of the best way you can.
Some Of ,Our friends-and en-
emies-who have asked selling adj
vicd from Western Avenue, have
been referred TO our Sales Man
ager with information that if
Continual next column.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
Vashon Marketing Assn. Sells
Most All of This Years Crop

The Vashon Marketing Assn.
have closed contracts for the fol
lowing commodities:
200 tons Logans at Sc F. o. b. Vn.
ITO bbls currants at lie.
50 bbls. Loganberries at 7c.
700 bbls raspberries at 10c.
24O bbls. blackberries ait 7c.
The buyers are holding back
on red sour cherries and goose
berries but We are waiting to
close some deals we have pending
and can arrange a cooperative
deal on any amount of fruit we
have surplus.
The Strawberries are looking
up to Size per lb. net to the
grower.
The Vashon Marketing Assn.
closed out all fruit and paid our
growers, far ahead of other ais
Sociations last year with a better
net return than most of them.
The value of an association
can only be realized when we
must be given credit for causing
raise in the price from Sc to Sc
for Loganberries, 7c to- Sc for
strawberries. many buyers only
offering Sc for cherries, which
we have refused. One buyer, who
has bought some Loganberrics on
the Island this year, was gener-
ous enough to of1'dr us &c. per
ID. for our LoganberrieS at one
time. We refused Then he broke
heart string and offered 4c.
We refused. Then hei offered Sc.
{. o. b. somewhere elise. We re
fused. Then he came a little
closer to- our demands, but had
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
AFFIDAVIT

State of Washington, GrayS
Harbor county, IS:
Charles r. Sherman and Glen
Story being duly sworn on oath,
a,epose and say each for them
selves, aS follows, to-wit;
That they are employed by
Smiths Dairy as assistant truck
driver and truck driver respect
lively; that they have been in
formed that charges have been
made against them to the effect
that they are Bookkeeping in the
city of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor
County. Washington; that such is
rot III, ease. That if tho people
making such charges will mnk'
their CHARGES in an open fashion
the allian's are willing and capa-
Bile Of Offering proof to show that
they are not bootlagging in the
city Of Aberdeen, Grays HarDor
County. Washington, nor in amy
other city, and that they never
have been at any time engaged IN
bootlceging in said city nor in
any other CITY.
CHARLES Il SHERMAN
GLEN STORY
Subscribed and sworn TO before
me this 18th dav of April, 1924.
PHIL. S. LOCKE
Notary Public in and for the
state of Washington residing in
Aberdeen,
This is to- certify that ] have
read the foregoing statement
made by Charles II. Sherman and
Glen Story respectively; that the
statements made in the foregoing
affidavit are true to the best
knowledge, belief and mforma'
ton which / possess.
A. II. ARLAND
Manager Of Smiths Dairy
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

The Tacoma Daily Ledger of
April 6 gives a full page to a
write up of Vashon Island by our
Southern Heights correspondent,
Mrs. A. N. Morrill,. The article
is accompanied by a number of
fine views ON the island, taken by
a representative of the Ledger
to embelish this article. The
Ledger people are Interested e.
nough I'M Vashon Island and its
people to give SO much space and
time to this write up free of all
charge. Mrs, Morrill's free adj
vertising, too, is worthy Of an elk
preston of our appreciation.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
COMMUNITY CHURCH

Bible school at 10 am. Glasses
for all.
Sermon at II am. Subject
"The Sewer, Seed and Soil. ?"
Community service, Mrs. Holmes
at 2:3O p. m.
Christian league at 6:30 p. IN,
Sermon at Z 80 pm,
Subject: "Thc Great Detec-
tive".
The following united with the
church last Sunday: Mrs. w. r.
Garvin and Miss Catherine Gar
vim, Presbyterian; II. S, Baker,
Mrs. II. S. Baker and Paul Baker,
Misses Rena Pearl Edwards, and
Evelyn May Edwards and Mr..
Russell l. Hall. Methodist.
A. MATHESON, Pastor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
ISLAND WOMAN
CALLED BY DEATH

The Cove community was sur
prised most painfully, Wednes-
day morning to hear that Mrs.
Aletta Holland, a widow of 4S
years, had been found dead ON
the floor Of her chamber by her
children. DR.. McMurray and
Undertaken Garvin were called
to the scene and they report the
lady had apparently been a vic
tim of a heart attack and had
died the night before while in
the act of retiring.
Mrs. Holland was a native of
Norway and had been a resident
OF Nashon Island for 10 years.
She was the owner of the chicken
ranch upon which she and her
children made their home. Her
husband died two years ago.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Mrs. Florence Jessup and Miss
Helen Bishop of Long Island. N.
Y. who have been visiting their
sisters. Misc Harriet Bishop and
Mrs. W. 3. Macl5ie here, have re-
turncd TO their homes after an
extended visit Of four months.
stopping first with thoir sister.
Mrs. Bert M. Hogen in Salt Lake
City, Utah, and from there to Cal
irornM. visiting the Grand Can
Won en- route and then to Seattle.
where later they Were joined by
Mrs IIocen. spending a few
weeks all tomNthcr in Seattle and
VaShon, The five sisters bcinr
together the first time in over 90
venrs. Thew had many words of
praise for the Island and its peo-
ME and were impressed with our
mild climate.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Mr.. R. W. F. Martin spent the
week end including Easter Sun
day at the home of Doctor H. H.
Gowan of the State University
Seattle. Mr.. Martin thoroughly
enjoyed this visit with DR.. Gowan
who is professor of Oriental lam
guages at the gu" and also pas
tor of his church in the city.
While in Seattle Mr.. Martin was
privileged tlo attend services at
three different churches.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Mr.. Bodle can't, no one can.
We have had years expert
ence and will make some changes
this year in the handling of the
fruit.
The Vashon Marketing Ass9ci-
alton is an Island institution. for
Island people, SO try to get a liv-
ing price for their produce.
We maintain that until the, CAM
ner gets it into his head that he
must let the farmer have a fair
profit as well as the Gamer. mel
Their one will prosper.
The most gentlemanly way for
this to come about is for the cam,
ner and farmer to get together
and figure out costs, one for the
other.
We only hope the fruit grow
ers of -Maury Islands will
see what we are doing for them
and give us their support, amid ia
that way have better schools,
churches, homes and social life.
IRA O. THOMPSON,
Sect V. M. A.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
CONSIDERABLE LOSS
IN EARLY FRUIT

Local weather reports show
this to have been the coolest
April for a number of years, al
though February and March
were quite mild. In consequence
the early fruit, such as currants,
gooseberries and sweet cherries,
will prove a very light crop, We
are told.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

II the rest of us worked half
as hard and consistently in beau
tifying the grounds around our
homes as does our banker, Mr..
Il. Hansen, we should all have
handsome and well.kept places.
The Island has many enlisted in
the better homes" crusade, but
it would be well for lots more to
join.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Mr.. James Cowan's singing Of
"The Palms" by Faure on Palm
Sunday, walls much enjoyed by
the congregation at the Commu-
nifty church. Mr.. Cowan has S
great bass voice of a musical
quality and tho he is growing
older he still sings with a young
heart and splendid voice. Hav-
ing cold and suffering tine loss
of a tooth or two did not prevent
HIM from singing a special num-
ber in, the church service which
he attends regularly and where
his voice is always heard in the
congregational singing.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25
An Arbor Day Poem

~ think that shall never see
A poem as lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast.
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A, tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain
Poems are made by fools like me-
But only God can make tree.
Joyce Kilmer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

The Eastern Star Social Club
will hold its card party the Both
of April at Portage Hall, in
stead of on the 25th Of the month
as formerly planned.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Mrs, Harry Ames writes from
Auburn, Washington that she is
clad to gct regularly the NEWS
Record" Ind that the family
drlld not get along without it.
There arc many others Of like sen
timeut coming to this office,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Grace Koningcn. n Holstcim
Friesian cow raised and owned
NV the Montana state college Of
Agriculture. is the champion milk
rroducNr Of the United States. I'm
anc year she produedA 1926 lbs.
or moro than 1G tons Of milk.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Christmas,
of Portage, spent Easter Sunday
visiting friends in South Tacoma.
They report a most enjoyable day
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Hours for service at Vashon
post office from I 90 a. m. to
$50 p. m.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

The Island operate Society
will hold a business amid social
meeting at the home of Mrs. Mar
tin TjomslandJ on Monday 2Sth
Instant.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

Alfred Bridgman and friend
David Parker of Seattle spent
Easter Sunday at the F. E. Bridg
man home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-04-25

The Vashon Island Grange
meets LIST and 3D. Mondays in ev-
cry month.