THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 283 



A Few Plain Facts as to Wliy YGuSliould Join 

 Tlie Michigan Bee Keepers' Association 



Two people working together are more than twice as strong as one. This strength 

 multiplies as numbers increase. But numbers alone are not sufficient. There must be 

 ACTION. And this action must be well directed, and with a purpose in view. If a number 

 of people worK together to attain a given object, it is next to impossible to prevent them attain- 

 ing it. Hence if a number of bee keepers, in the form of an association, work together for 

 better market conditions, success is a'most certain. 



AND THIS IS WHAT WE ARE DOING 



This fall the seventh annual booklet has been published. It gives the name, address and 

 honey report of each member. This booklet is then advertised in the tee journals, and sent to 

 all who request it. In tnis way each member is certain that his name go s before buyers all 

 over the United States. The logical outcome is belter markets as each member is brought 

 in touch with more buyers. This is proven by the fact that many or our members now sell as 

 soon as, or before, the honey IS ready to ship. A large per cent, have already sold this years 

 crop. 



BUT WE WERE NOT SATISFIED TO STOP THERE 



No, we went further and compiled a list of 1 00 buyers with addresses. We wrote each 

 one o them asking what kind of honey they wanted, how put up, and how much. Wnile not 

 all replied, yet of those who d.d reply, the demand was for over ONE MILLION POUNDS OF 

 HONEY. This list was sent to each member which tnabled him to wriie at on;e to the buyer 

 who wanted just what he had for sale. 



EACH MEMEER WAS ADVISED AS TO MARKET CONDITIONS 



The Executive Board then sent out to each member a recommendation as to what should 

 be obtained for honey his year F. O. B. cars at produceis station. Reasons for this conclusion 

 were also given. Ti.is meant much to the new beginner who did not know what he should ask 

 for his honey, after he had produced it. It also helped the old producer by prtventing the new, 

 inexperienced man from dumping his crop on the market at any old price offered. 



OUR MEMBERSHIP IS NOT CONFINED TO MICHIGAN 



No, we now have members in twelve states. Some of Ihe leading bee keepers in the 

 land are enrolled with us, as well as o'hers who are jusi starting. Both find it profitable lo 

 belong to Ihe Michigan. Our system of finding markets by mail helps all, no ma'.ter wheie 

 they leside. 



MEMBERSHIP FROM NOW TO JANUARY FIRST 1912 

 FOR ONE DOLLAR 



That is just exactly what we will do. It is now too late 'o have your name in this year's 

 booklet, as it is all eady published, but we will credit your membership to January first, 1912 

 whi^h v>ill include ihe next years' booklet. In addition, we will send you at once the list of 100 

 buyers, putting you at once in touch with new markets, and send you the Executive Boara's 

 recommendation in regard to markets. 



DON'T FORGET THAT WE ARE GROWING 



But the larger we are the more we can dolor you. Your indiv.dual strength increases 

 in proportion to the number you are united with. That is why we want you with us And you 

 should not hesitate to come with us. You have worked hard for your honey. Now that you 

 have it, you should not hesitate to put in One Dollar with your brothers to work for better 

 market conditions. Send in your Dol ar at once, and get by return mail the buyers' names, 

 the Executive Board's recommendation, and a certificate of membershio in the livest bee 

 keepe s' associat.on in the United States. Booklet sent free upon application. Address 



E. B. TYRRELL, Sec. 



230 Woodland Ave. ... - Detroit, Mich. 



