THE BEE-KEEPERS' REVIEW 315 



A Few Plain Facts as to Wliy YouSliould Join 

 Tlie IVIicliigan Bee Keepers' Association 



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

 multiphes 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 certa n. 



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 bee journals, and sent to 

 all who request it. In this 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. Wtiile not 

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

 HONEY. This list was sent to each member which enabled him to write at once to the buyer 

 who wanted just what he had for sale. 



EACH MEMBER 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 producers 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 preventing 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 the leading bee keepers in the 

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

 belong to the Michigan. Our system of finding markets by mail helps all, no matter where 

 they reside. 



MEMBERSHIP FROM NOW TO JANUARY FIRST 1912 

 FOR ONE DOLLAR 



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

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

 whicih will include the 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 Board's 

 recommendation in regard to markets. 



DON'T FORGET THAT WE ARE GROWING 



But the larger we are the more we can do for you. Your individual 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 ;i certificate of membership in the livest bee 

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



E. B. TYRRELL, Sec. 



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



