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American Hee Journal 



Just a Few Plain Facts as to Why You Should Join 



The Michigan Bee-Keepers' Association 



Two people working together are more than twice as 

 strong as one. This strength nmltiplies as numbers in- 

 crease. 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 attaining it. Hence, if a number of bee-keepers, in 

 the form of an association, work together for better market 

 conditions, success is almost certain. 



And This is What We Are Doing 



This tall the seventh annual booklet has been pub- 

 lished. It gives the name, address, and honey report of each 

 member. This booklet is then advertised in the bee-jour- 

 nals, and sent to all who request it. In this way each mem- 

 ber is certain that his name goes before buyers all over the 

 United States. The logical outcome is better markets, as 

 each member is brought in touch with more buyers. This 

 is proven by the fact that many of our members now sell as 

 soon as, or before, the honey is ready to ship. A large per- 

 cent have already sold this year's crop. 



But We were Not Satisfied to Stop There 



No, we went further and compiled a list of 100 buyers 

 with addresses. We wrote each one of them asking what 

 kind of honey they wanted, how put up, and how much. 

 While 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 meiiiber, which enabled him to write at 

 once to the buyer who wanted just what he had for sale. 



Each Member Advised as to Marl(et Conditions 



The Executive Board then sent out to each member a 

 recommendation as to what should be obtained for honey 

 this year f. o. b. cars at producer's station. Reasons for this 



conclusion were also given. This meant much to the begin- 

 ner 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, ine.xperienced man from dumping his 

 crop on the market at any old price otTered. 



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 others 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 Jan. 1, 1912, for $1 



That is just exactly what we will do. It is now too 

 late to have your name in this year's booklet, as it is already 

 published, but we will credit your membership to January 

 1, 1912, which will include the next year's booklet. In addi- 

 tion, 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 Dollar at once, and get by return mail the buyers' 

 names, the Executive Board's recommendation, and a cer- 

 tificate of membership in the livest bee-keepers' associa- 

 tion in the United States. Booklet sent free upon applica- 

 tion. Address, 



Michigan Bee-Keepers' Association, 



E. B. TYRRELL, Secretary, 

 230 Woodland Ave., DETROIT, MICH. 





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