Table of Contents Author's note: On Semantics and spelling -- Preface -- Chapter I: "He is not to be believed in any tale he may tell..." Charles Mowry 1820 -- Chapter II: "This 'old hoss' was thar..." Joseph R. Brown -- Chapter III: "Sgt. Brown will take charge of the two disposable guns..." -- Chapter IV: "Trade looks bad..." Geo. Davenport 1829 -- Chapter V: "[The Indians] cannot be made to comprehend that it's all for their benefit..." Alexis Bailly, 1832 -- Chapter VI: "A serious difficulty with the...

Scope and Contents Directory.-In the beginning.-The roots of the farm movement -- Eary eaders.-Tough times grip rural America.-A cooperative giant is born.-Building a giant supply co-op.-Post-war challenges.-The Christianson years.-The gallery. New president, new home.-A time of change, of litigation.-Many battlers fight for farmers.-Farmers Union today.-It all begins with the local.-Green view: a Farmers Union subsiduary.-Another fact -- Insurance.-Epilogue ... A thank you.-Minnesota Farmers Union...