The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-12-04
PRICES Can Be CON-
TROLED BY FARMERS
Some Timely Remarks on a
Subject important to
An Farmers.

In 0cCOmpf1SnlnS tne dirSt SredI ouJoo'
Of the society, viz: To secure profita'
BILE price for all farm products. II we
were to conclude that we had the to-
bacco situation under control, we, az
Kentucky farmers, are long wa,
from the full realization OF the above
named objects, as we are interested
In so many different crops, and espe'
cially in view Of the condition OF the
hog market in the last twelve months
as compared to the price Of corn. II
should certainly stir US to earnest ef-
forts to control the price of hogs
1 dare say the farmers have
lost more than enough in the
last year on hogs alone 70
defray the expenses Of organizing
and putting themselves in position Il
wonderfully influence if not control the
price of nearly every product OF the
farms of our entire county. Then add
to the loss on hogs and loss on cat
tie and wool, to say nothing OF the
suffered, all because Of the lack OF
thorough organization and cooper
fation among our people as means
through which our people are to be
educated in the science sof price max
ing among farmers and by farmers up
on their own products and controlled
<fxnx nr ~ N n
ing the prices when fixed. In
view of the above cited facts everyone
must see that this great cause is yet
in list infancy and we are really just be
ginning to enjoy the benefits Of CO.
operation. Now brother farmers, why
will we trifle with a matter that
means so much, yes we might say
means everything to our peo-
pie? Enough has already been
accomplished to demenstrate, be-
yond doubt that We can &C
complish, all the objects OF our
great Society II we will but be earnest
aonest, courageous and persistent
Onepf the greatest and most pressing
needs of the hour is stronger and more
thorough organization, laying aside
of aid trifling differences TIL may tend
to hinder complete cooperation
z Call all Local Unions together,
renew our covenants with one an
other resolve that We will not allow
ourselves TO be cheated out of the
great victories that are easily wbthin
our reach, tie fruits of which we
could so richly enjoy which are the
enjoyment of our just share of the
fruits of our labor which would mean
better homes, better education for our
children, decent reeds for the coun-
ty at large, the raising of the stand
ard of our people financially socially,
morally. intellectually and otherwise,
in short it means peace, happiness and
prosperity for our country.
An organization CAPABLE of accom-
plishing these greatly to be desired re-
suits must have the support of the
Tspeople financially. 1t cannot be main
tanned without said support.
Therefore, Bro. Farmers we want to
appeal to you to see that the little
pittance of $3.50, the amount Of your
annual dues, is paid as soon as pos
stble, as the state and National unions
y need the money to push forward the
work of organization. This is the logi-
cal time of year to do said work while
the farmers are not so busy with their
farm work. We should take advantage
of our opportunity to prepare to take
care of the marketing of our crops be-
}, fore another calamity in the way OF
J low prices is upon us. Also tile most
i of the tobacco controlled by the society
!. rs sold and tine people are delivering
and therefore have the ready money
to pay these little expenses, which, by
the way is not tax but an investment
that will return TO them more than
the same amount placed anywhere else
There is much yet to be done. Then
let US all get busy in an effort to stir
up the careless in our own ranks. en-
large our membership. Let the strongly
organized sections help the weak OF
unorganized communities. This is the
real spirit of cooperation.
Whatever may be our views In re-
gard 20 handling the tobacco question
we cannot afford to let our local I'M
ions go down. THAT is our local school
} and the real basis for cooperation. We
need the local organization I'm all ouI
efforts, as an economic means OF ac-
complaining our objects. When the
voice Of the people , wanted on any
matter this is the logical place to get
tt--ftou the local unions. We cannot