Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-06-02

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How SHALL We apply thsse great
maxlms:
Nature made Lewis county an a.
ricultural distinct, and endowed her
soil with all the elements Of produc-
tion; we have q market almost at our
doors; our means of transportation
will compare favorably with those
of older settled districts, and our
farmers as frugal and energetic as
any on the habitable globe: yet there
is lack Of something to make us
a prosperous people. Our farmers
complain that there is difficulty in
making the income exceed the OK
penses; that it requires harder labor,
more self-denial, and shrewder econ
omy, than elsewhere to make farm
ing profitable.
Whence comes this seeming para
dox?
Nearly all our farmers are acting
independently of one another, imitat-
ing the "single drop" of water in
practice and results; we have the
rich lands, the markets, the conven-
fences Of transportation; all, but have
not the one great desideratum unan-
unity of feeling, of purpose and of
action. We are not only not united,
but alienated and unacquainted, and
thereby hopelessly weak in all our ef-
forts. It may be asked, What will
unite us? We answer association.
We must become acquainted, must
counsel together. In much counsel
there is wisdom. " and wiDa0m b
power.
As q help to remedy this state Of
affairs, thirty-two of our farmers met
at Chehalis and organize an agricul-
tural association. The managing Of
ficsrs in this organization are Presi-
dent, Vice President and Treasurer.
These positions are filed respectively
by Messrs. Charles F. Foy, Joseph
Henriott and Charles Bishop, all
of whom are economical, ener-
getic, prosperous farmers, known for
their integrity of purpose, and fair
dealing with their neighbors. The
incorporation authorizes the issue of
S., 900 stock, in shares of five dollars
each, which is unassessable. The
Directors desire that every man and
lady in the county take share of this
stock so that the business Of the So
ciety may be satisfactory. If al l
be taken, it insures the success of the
society. not only in having brilliant
exhibitions of our products, and an
improvement, in the grass, fruits,
vegetables, farming implements and
machinery, hogs, sheep, poultry, cat
tie, horses, and the farmers them
selves, but will be the means of unit
ing our people, and thereby contri-
buting to their precuniary interests
and happiness.
The funds 60 directly to the hands
of the Treasurer, who is q bonded
officer. The Board of Directors have
appointed suitable men to solicit
stock VIII will wait on you and give
you an opportunity to take a share
or more. The simple fact OF your
subscribing for q share, is the laying
hold of the "plow handle" to assist
in this noble work, and an assurance
that you want to see society improved
in our midst, confidence established
among our people. and prosperity to
the husbandmen reign triumphant
throughout our country.
By order Of the Board Of Directors
JAMES 7 BEHxy.
Recording Secretary.
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