Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-05
FEATUREs or SESSION.


The inauguration Of the small grain
campaign was, however, only one feature
of the closing day, of the conference. The
question of fertilizers was thoroughly
discussed. The best grades for the Diff
ferent portions OF the state were care
fully gone over. Brands of the best re-
suits to north Georgia are of inconse-
qquential, IL any, use, to middle or south
Georgia, and the same Is true of each
section. -.-. :.
This has become to be readily recoR-
nized by the members of the union. and
viewing this question with the Same
broad realization that has characterized
other discussions, the farmers collective
ly settled the question for the best in
terests of ALL
The completion of the Union ConsoIi-
dated Warehouse company's plans was
also thoroughly gone into and plans were
adopted for the future enlargement OF
the warehouse system.
An interesting address was delivered
to the members by Col c. T. Ladson, OF
Atlanta, national attorney for the union
on THE Financing of the Cotton Crop
and its Relation to the Consolidated
Warehouse company" The address was
as pleasing as it was Instructive and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The morning session was begun at 8
o'clock in the county courthouse with
an increased attendance. Delegates, who
were not able to leave their homes yes
terday and visit the fair with the mem
bers present. arrived on late trains yes
terday afternoon or early this morning
and the court room was filled to its ut
most capacity.
IMPLEMENT SELECTIONS.
The executive session of Tuesday night
was given over to the detailed consider
alton of the best agricultural implements
for the various sections of the state. This
discussion was also in regard to the I'm
provements needed in the manufacture
of implements patented and manufac-
tured by the Carmichael Implement COM
pany, one of the enterprises of the Geor-
gia division. This company, which not
only manufacturers the regular line of
light farming machinery, but builds I'M
Elements according to patented improve
ments by the members of the union, Is
owned by various members of the state
organization who hold tine shares of
stock.
In a number of localities of the state
different implements are needed accord
ing to the various qualities OF the soil
The betterment of these implements,
which will naturally make conditions
easier and also save labor and time, was
an interesting subject
CONVENTION SATISFACTORY. o.
The convention, which ended We'd
nesday night, has demonstrated more
than ever the unanimity and harmonious
enthusiasm of the members The con-
vention has added another ANIMAL to its
successful history, illustrating beyond
doubt that the union was never planned
for any political movement, that 1t never
had for its purpose the interference with
other professions, but that its sole inten-
ton has been the advancement and up
lifting of the farmers Of the state.
The meeting has added a new impetus
to the past and present plans for the ed
ucation of the farmer by the most scien-
tific methods to improve agricultural
conditions and to better farming in Geor-
gia, by being able to help himself more
fully in the future and to enrrench him
self more firmly for preparing for the
problems that may come. .+.
With members of different personal
views on questions Of state and party.
the union has no party politics. but pre-
sents a solid front for the pest methods
of obtaining the best results for those
who follow agricultural pursuits.