The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-01-30
THE GRAIN CONVENTION.
The Fifth Annual Session is Held at Fargo
With Large Attendance and
Much Interest.

~0 NAoAA dhiu oSOCh 1IOWGTS kASSOClds
ton met at Fargo for a four days ses-
sion.
Delayed trains on the Great Northern
prevented delegates from the northern
part Of the state from reaching here till
this afternoon, but the western and CEN
trail sections are well represented with q
good attendance from Minnesota and
South Dakota points.
After invocation by. Mr.. Dudley, Presi-
dent Johnson delivered his annual ad-
dress and Secretary Worst gave the his
tory Of the association and forecasted the
work Of this session, concluding by read
ing a paper on clo~ver-raising in Manitoba
by Professor Bedford, of Brandon. A
paper on weeds was given by Professor
l.. r. Waldrcn, Of the Agricultural Col
lege, and evoked much discussion, and
Datus c. Smith. of this county, discussed
good soil and poor crops.
Live stock men announced that formal
organization will be effected tomorrow af-
ternoon and the annual stock show will
be a feature.
The Dakota wisconsin grain inspection
subject furnished an occasion for some
lively debate in the Tri-State Grain Crow
ers' convention the second day.
When the committee on resolutions first
reported there was some objection on the
part referring to grain inspection, which
resulted in Mr.. Crompton, Of the West
Superior Board of Trade, being called on
to tell the convention what had been ac-
comp]ished with North Dakota legisla- |
lures, and to give the scope Of the pro-
posed inspection.
Datus c. Smith, of Blanchard, objected
to inspection unless some "Dakotan''
could be identified with it.
G. S. Barnes, proprietor Of grain COM
mission houses in Duluth n Minneap-
oils, strongly Endorsed the new inspection.
II there was hope of better grading and
prices.
Ex-State Senator Twichell didn't want
the convention to appoint a committee
to "~gallivant" over the country. and
thought that the action of the state legis-
lature had been complete, and wanted
that body to have entire credit.
1t was finally decided to adopt all reso-'
buttons except the grain inspection
clause, which was referred back to the
committee.
1t was brought up again after some OBJ
j~ectionable features were cut out, and
passed over some opposition.
Advocates Of North a-Wisconsin
inspections feel that the influences of
Minnesota inspection were in evidence.
Railroads., newspapers, including those
Of the Twin Cities, and the citizens Of
Fargo were thanked for their assistance
to the convention.
The Agricultural College vas nthusi-
astically Endorsed and the legislature was
appealed to for So. 600 annual a%ppropria-
ton for farmers institutions.
> The committee on the state fair report
ed resolutions strongly indorsing Fargo,
and advising a state appropriation OF
$500 for buildings and 5000 annually
for the fair when Fargo furnished a site
Of 100 acres with an incorporated state
. fair organization.
President ]. Johnson, of Fargo, Vice
e President Hoverstad, Of Crookston, and
G Secretary Worst were Endorsed unani-
i mously for reelection.
Among the interesting papers and ad-
; dresses were those by Secretary Worst,
: ]. H. Bosard, Grand Forks: E. E. Kauf-
man, q. ~Schollander, Fargo; Ex-Con-
gresham Johnson, Of Petersburg.
I The committee appointed to investigate
Il the conditions at the Agricultural Col
leee and Experiment Station reported yes
terday afternoon and endorsed the work
which is being done there and the meth
DDS used, but deplored the poor stock
with which nearly all branches OF the de.
partment Of animal industry are supplied
The trustees were requested to dispose OF
: most Of the specimens being used fol
! breeding purposes and secure something
better.
Lack Of class room at the institution
for accommodations Of the 800 student:
Is now enrolled was also criticized, and tn
legislature will be asked to make NOR
* liberal appropriations. A resolution wa!
adopted requesting Governor White t.
name the trustees from among actua
farmers.
le Among the speakers yesterday after
e noon were Professor Waldron, Davi'
4 Clark, Of B%ottineau, n DIR. Hi~nebauch, Q
le Tower City. After a concert last nigh
70 by the North Dakota State Band ther
70 were addresses by Mrs. Bertha Dahl Law
= of Appleton, Mimi; Miss Louise A. Cast
man. of the domestic science department
~ of the Agricultural College. and M. F
u Greeley, Of Aberdeen. This forenoon
&c program will end the convention, and !
II the afternoon the Old Settlers Associa
ID ton will hold the boards.
Fargo, N. d., JAM. 9Th Tri-Stat
Grain and STOCK Growers ASSoc1aI1o
!, closed at noon, Friday. The meeting
!, generally regarded as the most success
:. - full ever held by the association, as tn
- attendance was larger than formerl!
vs. without any outside features, that hav
IN always attracted the farmers before.
e. Among the incidents of the mornin
session. was the adoption of a resolution
indorsing the bill of Representative Leec
Of Fargo, to make a state appropriate
,il for the North Dakota poultry show, Mr.
Il, Bertha Laws Of Appleton. Mimi. spol
- this morning, and was followed by Pro
:. lessor Bolly of the Agricultural Colleg
Farmer James Holes of Fargo, n NJ.
Greeley Of Aberdeen.
~, It Is probable that the next annual COZ
yention will be held in Fargo.
Is, The cid settlers of Cass county organ
w lied an association this afternoon, at tt
iii conclusion Of the Tri-State Grain Grow
ers' convention. James Holes was electe
president: ]. A. Johnson, vice-presiden
and S. F.. Crockett, secretary.
w The North Dakota Poultry Associate
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