Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-02-14

Estes was the first woman on the pro-
gram to take part. She had a careful
ly prepared paper that covered wide
scope in the poultry business. We are
OF the opinion she created an interest
IN that profitable, yet undeveloped in
dustry, and.surprised many present as
to her knowledge of the subject. Mrs.
Frank Mclaughlin opened the discus
sion OF the subject and proved herself
Mistress of the situation and won for
herself reputation honorable for any,
one to gain and will long be remem-
bered by those present, and in future
years when public programs are in
need of valuable material to construct
it, her name will not be forgotten.
The subject: Small Fruit-What
to Raise and How to Raise It" was
assigned to w. B. Davis but, owing to
his absence, B. w. Carr was called who
spoke knowingly of the various kinds
OF small fruits, how to plant and care
for them. His talk was interesting,
ana general discussion of the subject
followed, being taken part in by Pro-
fessor Wallace, William Passmore. d.
N. Taggart and Others
John Cozine presented an able paper
full OF valuable information from per
sonal knowledge and observation as
well as from government reports and
statistics on the subject, Benefits of
of Rural Free Deliveryn He showed
its uses and abuses and strongly and
ably defended its usefulness, predicted
its permanency and that eventually in
the near future it would be self sup
porting and universal in it's extent.
This ended the afternoon program
and the meeting adjourned to meet for
the evening exercises.
the program for the evening brought
outa large crowd that was agreeably
entertained and interested.
w. e. Elliott delivered an able ad-
dress on the subject, g Lanlord and
Tenant" His address was a clear and
concise review of the usages and Gus
toms of British laws and practices
showed that he possessed a thorough
knowledge of the history from the past
ages and centuries down to the present
tho advantages of the existing condi-
tions of today over those of the past.
His address was we'll received.
Miss Alice Moons recitation was one
which applied to past and present con-
ditions and was well received, being
delivered in free and graceful manner
The Farmer and Higher Educa-
tion," by Chester w. Marlin, was the
the next on program. His address was
one characteristic to himself, deliver
ed extemporaneously from notes, show
ing his force as a public speaker, and
his knowledge of history of past con-
dltionS and current events.
Joe III. Ross followed in the discuss
ion of the same subject and displayed
excellent thoughtand logical conclu-
sions. Mr.. Ross made most favora-
BILE impression, stated some valuable
truths and gained for himself a posi-
ton IN the affairs of the public that
will prove useful and beneficial to
himself and the community.
This ended the program for the day
and those in charge of the Institute
were more than pleased with the sue
cess of their efforts.
Today, Thursday, large crowd is in
attendance and everything gives prom
Use that it will be the best day of all.
AS this is press day we are unable to
give any special mention of today's
proceedings, but will do so in our next
| issue.