The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-22


Mr. Gregg completed his remarks this
afternoon and answered questions. The
afternoon session began at I:3O O'Clock.
in order to gain time. Mr.. Gregg fav
ored cross between beef sire and
dam from a milking strain. That class
of stock wants to be matured and sold
as baby beef within fourteen months.
The committee on resolutions present
ed the following report:
| Resolved, That in view of the vast
benefits arising in the past from the
work of the state dairy school. and real
| izing the many disadvantages they are
now laborng under for lack of proper
buildings and equipment, that it is the
sense of this meeting that we recon-
mend that an appropriation be asked for
| the purpose of erecting a suitable dairy
barn and a permanent working cream
cry.
| Whereas, We believe as a result of
several years experience, that our state
| live stock sanitary board as established
| by the Morley bill, provides highly
| satisfactory method of dealing with in
fictitious diseases of our live stock; there
| fore be it
Resolved, That we endorse the work of
| this board as being very prompt, eco
| nomical and thorough, considering the
| limited appropriation available, and be it
| further
live stock interests to be protected, and
| the need of extending the scope of it's
work, we call upon our state legislature
to more generously support the work of
| this board; and be it further
| Resolved, That we express our regret
at the present conditions under which
bills justly due from the state to great
many owners, are accommodating unpaid
| because our state live stock sanitary
board has not sufficient funds to enable
| it to comply with the provisions of law
for the reimbursement of owners OF
cattle killed on account of tuberculosis
| Resolved, That the Minnesota State
Dairy association favors the passage of
appropriate legislation providing for the
tuberculosis test of all Minnesota herds
of pure bred cattle once a year.
| Resolved Further. That this legislation
should protect purchasers of pure bred
cattle by providing for privilege of tub.
purchase
| Whereas at the recent meeting of this
dairy association there has been To-
cation of the hall where the sessions were
held and the place for the exhibit of
dairy goods, supplies, ETC., remote the
one from the other and whereas we as
presence of all responsible parties inter-
ested either in the manufacture sale
of the latest and most improved dairy
equipment and appliances. therefore
! Resolved, That we request the commit
ttee who has the matter of such location
/ in hand for our future dairy meetings to
so locate them that all in attendance can
| readily and very naturally pass from the
session hall to the dairy implement dis
| play room.
Resolved, That this convention recog
nize with favor and approval the work
of the dairy and food commission now
under the supervision of Hon. E. K
! Slater.
Whereas it is a we'll known fact that
4 NJ Sc ,nf liz
| ed as such, upon the markets of this
country. that all inspection is entrusted
| to the commission firms of the markets,
| that we believe that our goods Should be
inspected in the state and by the state;
now therefore be it
| Resolved That the legislature of Min
nesota be asked to enact a suitable in
Resolved That the work of the Ma
| tional Dairy union in their fight to pro-
| tect the dairy industry meets with our
| hearty approval: and be it further
Resolved That we hereby pledge our
| support to said organization and we rec
| ommend that the creameries of the state
be urged to continue their support in the
future the same as in the past.
! Whereas, The rlembers of this ronven-
! ton have heard with pleasure and en-
/ thusiasm the songs of our old-time
| friend. Mr.. Jules G. Lombard of Omaha,
| therefore be it
Resolved, That we congratulate him
upon that preservation of vigor of body,
as none other can. His songs. may be
| likened unto oratory that is united With
harmony. May his shadow never grow
| less.
Resolved. That the thanks of the con-
vention he hereby extended to the cit
liens of Mankato for the many courte-
sizes extended to the visitors of the city,
To the many contributors to the funds
40 necessary to the success of the meet
ing to the officers of the meeting who
have labored increasingly in the interest
of the association. to the press for the
many courtesies received from them in
the way of free advertising all of which
has contributed largely to the success of
the meeting, to the railroads who by
have contributed largely TO increase the
attendance. to the speakers and others
who added much to the entertainment.
The only fight made was on resolu-
ton recommending that $500 be APP
propriated from the associations funds
for furthering the work of the associa
ton. A motion by w. F. Schilling to
Law on the table and leave the matter
to the executive committee was carried
on rising vote, fifteen to eleven. A
uestion arose as to some of those vot
ing being members. Col. Wilkinson
championed the resolution. President
elect Sweet opposed the motion strong
ly, saying that if the new officers were
not competent to carry on the work tie
association ought to get someone else.
Another rising vote was taken. and the
motion was carried by large majority.
No opposition developed in regard to
the other resolutions.
w. w. p Mcconnell offered resolu-
ton endorsing and commencing Supt.
o. c. Gregg and the farmers institute
corps for their good work. This was
carried
An appropriation of $50 was made to
the National Dairy Union.
The auditing committee reported That
the books and vouchers had been found
to be correct, and it had no :ecommen-
dations to make. The report was adopt
ed.
Wood Wanted.
Sealed bids for 20 cords dry oak wood,