The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-10-15
prices. less the actual expense of

prices, less the actual expense OF
handling.
1t also gives the full benefit of
wholesale prices-the smallest pur
chaser securing his pound of sugar.
rice and coffee, his yard of jeans,
domestic and other dry goods as
cheap per pound or yard as the
largest purchaser; and gives them
full weights and m assures, and pre-
vents inferior articles of merchan
disc from being forced upon them.
These principles carried out have
salutary effect upon our social and
moral natures--elevating US to a
| higher standard of manhood and
womanhood.
We hear complaints from some
that our agent does not purchase
direct from the manufactures; that
they can buy goods as cheap or
cheaper through other houses. The
old adage, that a child must crawl
before it can walk, and that the
length of time required for it 10
learn depends greatly upon its good
health and the nourishing food it
receives. is equally true Of CO. opera
tive business enterprises.
We feel warranted in saying that
the Texas Co operative Association,
Patrons of Husbandry, is strong
and healthy child, well formed and
proportional. Has it received the
attention and nourishment at our
hands that its importanc. demands?
This is a question well of worthy
our consideration, and we should
exert oaTselves to make the AssoCia-
ton become a powerful instrument
in our hands for the promotion of
our purposes This is legitimate
child of the Order of Patrons OF
Husbandry, and has been faithful
to its supporters. If we could all
have understood this, and given ii
our entire support, our Agent would
long since have been able to secure
our supplies at a fair per cent. be
low the price he has been compelled
to pay. Some members of the Or.
der have alleged that they can, and
have actually purchased goods on
as profitable and even better terms
than through our agency. The ale
cation we make no attempt to deny
but there are several reasons why
these advantages are offered tc
them. One is that a large amount
of bankrupt goods are continually
thrown upon the market, but the
best reason is something like this
Several years ago there was an OPP
sition line of steamers running be
tween New Orleans and Galveston
This line was started in opposition
; to Mr.. Chas. Morgan, and he de
termined to force them out; so ht
kept continually reducing the fare
until finally he published fare free
AS a matter of course tavelers want
ed cheap fare, and rode on tht
cheap vessel, thus forcing the oppo
sition line to cease operations. A
soon as Mr.. Morgan accomplished
< his purpose, he raised the fare to it
, original rate, for then he had n,
l opposition. The travelling publ
] starved out their best friend, ant
t now they find they have paid yer,
Z dear for their whistle The drum
| mers and others are just as deter
I mined to crush our business as Nj
7 Morgan was that line Of steamer
e arrayed against him; and had the
j the same showing at us, they woul
as certainly succeed. We have n
quarrel to raise with any one VIII
does not see the importance of &C
operation as we do. We do ne
expect any one to patronize til
Texas Cooperative Association ur
: til thew are persuaded that it is
8 their interest for all to work tc
=. gether We only blame them fc
r not investigating the matter care
Il fully. Cooperation is the be:
friend that we will ever have 0
this earth, and we need not hav
y any fears of getting too much of i
= In performing the duties enjoine
: upon me at our last meeting W
! have met with a cordial receptio
= at ali places we have visited. OF
: ties are continually strengthenin;
} and we are to-day more endeare
h to our principles and brethren tina
, ever before. In the future wha
h ever ability I possess shall be use
in behalf of the tillers of the SO
and our country's good
4 Respectfully and fraternallv,
# A. J. ROSE,
# Secretary Texas Cooperative A