The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-17

Officers Elected-Dr. II. H. Speight,
the New President.
Especial to News and Observer.)
H~illsboro, Aug. 1.-The State
Farmers Alliance meeting came to a
close this afternoon after electing the
following officers:
President-Dr. r. H. Speight, Of
Edgecombe.
Fice-President-J. H. Williamson,
Of Columbus.
Secretary-Treasurer and State bust
ness agent-George F. PARROT, OF
LenOir.
Lecturer-H. NJ. Gates, of Ala
nance.
Executive Committee. A. Davis,
of Edgecombe.
Farm Life School
The following resolution was adopt
ed: =.
For the purpose of affording the
boys and girls of North Carolina, who
are unable to attend any college the
opportunity of fitting themselves for
the duties of life
Be it resolved by the North Carolina
Farmers Alliance, that after submit
ting the matter to the subordinate
Alliances for their ratification. it is
willing to sell the Hillsboro roperty
for a reasonable sum n invest a
part Of the proceeds in the purchase
VI d site - liz tSldD1lSI1II1cHI Ol d
Farm Life School in the vicinity Of
the A. and NJ. College. provided hat
sufficient means are furnished to con-
duct said school under the direction
of the Board of Trustees of the A. &
NJ. College, and be it further resolved
that the trustees of the Business
Agency fund be properly secured on
account of the sale Of said property.
President Peterson's Address.
To the State Farmers Alliance
Brethren
The past year has glided swiftly by,
and today this great organization is
convened in its 23rd session.
Progress.
4 The Alliance has gained strength
n influence during the year. One
thing has delighted your President:
that is that many who at one time
thought lightly Of this order now have
profound respect for it, and I am
firmly of the opinion that if we act
discreetly and only look after the
things that make for our highest in
y terest the work and of
our order are going to commend them
selves to every thoughtful person. It
is now understood that the Alliance
is not antagonizing any other class of
a. our people. On the contrary, the AL
lance entertainS the indies feeling
for persons of every legitimate voca-
ton, we wish them all success and
realize our mutual dependence on
each other.
Right Thoughts.
The chief thought that ought to
stimulate US now is to farm on the
intensive plan. Plant less acreage,
study to improve soil in as substantial
and economical manner as possible,
making more on a few acres han was
formerly made on many. Do not lay
too much stress on commercial fer
ti1izer, the barn yard and old time
Ompost should not be dispensed with.
Shallow blowing. dragging over clean
land devoid Of humus, and the app1i-
cation of two undre pounds of
guano to the acre will cause those who
farm thus to occupy a place in the
rear ranks Of Southern farmers in a
very short time.
Appreciation.
The farmer has taken an advanced
position within the past few years. ALI
right thinking people respect him. If
we would make this opinion enduring,
we must improve our condition along
all lines.
The best thought, the best effort,
be manifest.
C~arefulness.
We are prone to complain at the
treatment we receive from cotton ex-
changes, and / say unhesitatingly that
this has often been harsh and cruel;
we condemn speculation in cotton flu
lures as base as any gambling, and
yet here in North Carolina there are
M who are selling their next
crops before they are made. This of
itself will hammer down the market
I do not think this a wise thing for
farmers to do. / suggest the careful
marketing Of the present short crop
of cotton.
Organization.
1 want TO urge as complete organi-