The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
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NSOHCiuuGu lIoln SCCoho P"SS'j
Iowa, member of the Executive Com
mite of the National Grange, also of til,
Elk Com. of the Iowa State Grange, wa!
present from the first convening OF the del
egates and frequently made valuable sug
gestions during the entire proceedings
He gave an interesting account OF the
perfect system of transacting business in
the National Grange, alter which he eX,
planned the modas operandi among the
Oranges in Iowa. by which they had sue
ceeded 50 admirably in their business re-
lations. The Iowa Oranges stand foremost
among the states in the Grange work, aud
no one will say they do not deserve the
honor when he learns Of the energy and
zeal that has characterized their WORK.
They have spent thousands Of dollars but
| they have saved tens of thousands.
5, j. Frew spoke at considerable length,
giving his experience as state agent, and
pointed out many necessary reforms in the
way of business transactions Under the
present system he said they were attemrt-
ing to carry on a retail trade ION whole
sale basis, which would not do. Unless
implements and farm supplies were pur-
chased in large lots and shipped in car
loads, the purchaser need not expect in
side prices nor get the benefits of low
freight charges. He does not approve of
the plan of paying agents per centage on
their purchases, because if all or nearly
all the trade from the Oranges passed into
their hands at the per centage usually al
lowed, it would pay an unreasonable aud
unjust compensation for services rendered.
1t also increases the cost of articles SO
much that opponents get too much adyan-
tage He said that no opposition should be
created or plans adopted that would pay
unreasonable reward, ii they would keep
their channels pure He Insisted that the
Patrons must realize the sacredness of the
relation they sustain to the manufacturers
who have separated themselves from those
who have associated themselves to oppose
the Order. One who would use their
prices and terms for pryiug better bar
gain out OF another agent would sell his
birthrlght and all that Il man should hold
dear for the paltry sum of fifteen cents.
The committee appointed to recommend
plan for the more efficient working by
county agents reported as follows
WHEREAS. 1t is apparent that more uniformity or
OF action is ossary in the manhtr of pur
chasing tor tine Oranges and tanf plans be adopted
Dy WHICH manufacturers tah hi'uN wv Wv man
that will be made upon them for their wares for the
coming season, therefore,
ReSOlged. That we recommend each county agent
to make a thorough and immediate canvas of the |
Oranges in his county, and ascertain the number |
and kind of implements and machines that will be |
n leded by them for the next year. and report the
.me at their earliest possible opportunity TO the
s ate agent
RESOLVED That we consider it indspensably nee
essary to have sample ware-room In each county
for the exhibition and sale OF implements and ma
chnery, and that the same should be In care OF
member of the Order. urge that the
different comfy Oranges or Councils would push
forward this work in time to enjoy full benefits of
this winters trade, and that the Oranges OF each
county pay their agent such salary as will justify
him in giving his undivided attention to the bust
ness.
ReS0iUed That we recommend an organization
In each jun under the statute laws of the state |
On corporations with casa capital sutti.icnt to put
he business in prosp rous condiiiod In euch
my
The convention was in session two days.
1t now remains for the State Grange to
adopt certain measures that are within its
Jurisdiction only. y few more weeks and
t will meet, at which time it is expected
hat such plans will he perfected rs will
,'ace the order in this state on footing
With the foremost states III the Grange
work