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Article: Burlington Consumers Cooperative exceeds goal in 20th year.(50 Years Ago ... From the March 1958 issue of News for Farmer Cooperatives)
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- Rural Cooperatives
- Article date:
- March 1, 2008
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In its 20th year, 1957, Burlington (Wis.) Consumers Cooperative handled sales of more than $1.5 million, its highest volume in five years. During its 20 years, the co-op has refunded nearly $567,000 to members, almost $280,000 in cash as dividends and interest on stock and bonds, patronage refunds, and redeemed stock.
Other outstanding co-op records set include:
* An increase in assets to a new high during the past 10 years, without the aid of additional member capital.
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