The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-03-18

next, as mas Deems and new and
improved ones are adopted to furth-
er the economic conditions of manu-
facture, commerce and agriculture.
The abstract OF these nervous con-
crete forces is the civilizing influence
of education, fostered and encour-
aged by a people of a broad and
comprehensive grasp of ideals, that
make for the up-lift and betterment
Of the whole nation; o. every indivi-
dual, whether il is the humble crafts
man. the tiller OF the soil, or the
magnate in his magnificent city
dwelling. This condition brings in
to action powerful forces that strive
for the mastery in whatsoever field
their energies are directed, and il
not controlled by legislation, or the
enforcement of existing laws, be-
come oppressive to the creative ener-
gy of the country, and arbitrary in
their demands.
When this condition of affairs be-
comes so strikingly prominent that
others with the same rights under
equitable laws, are oppressed by
their encroachmenss on their rights
and privileges, education along other
lines of action becomes apparent if
redress from the oppression of these
monopolies cannot be obtained from
Legislative bodies orthe courts.
The conditions limited at have long
since passed the primary stage
and the ultimate tide of results are
glaringly in evidence, to be endured,
or grappled with and controlled.
The remedy has long since been
thought out, but so far has only been
applied in broken doses as it we're,
and while the disease has been check
ed in its virulence, it has not been
eradicated, and only can be by active
quarantine measures. This expedient
is compact, cohesive, intelligent
organization; body of men that
will act with automatic precision
under the tutelage and guidance of
forceful leaders whom they can trust
and respect.
The American Society of Equity,
with profitable Prices, and Con-
trolled Marketing" inscribed upon
its banners, is at present the ideal
organization; it has, by its logical
tenets, more than by its past man.
agement, drawn into its ranks not
only the humblest of humble farmers,
but the most intelligent agriculturists
of the United States and Canada.
That this organization has cohesive
power in the plans outlined by it, is
apparent in the struggle of charla-
tans, disappointed intriguers and
ambitious adventures, to either hold
the supremacy in it, or cause its dis
ruption and humiliation.
Whatever mistakes may have been
made in the past In its guidance and
direction, it has too firm a hold on
the intelligent farmers of our land,
not only from its magic title-but
by its tried and proven principles,
and the answering loyalty of its
membership, to have its strength
alienated by counterfeiting what this
grand organization stands tor. The
principles of the organization chal-
lenge respect; its teachings are along
correct lines. and its success depends
upon the aegressiveness of its lead
ers.
There is no hating place; no mid
die ground but goal in the distance
that stands out bright and we'll de-
fined, like the lighthouse on the
promintory, to guide the mariner on
his voyage.
Live issues are ever presenting
themselves that must be intelligently
met and tactfully Dealt with.
The Patrons of Husbandry, OF
Grange. as il is more commonly
known, is the Oldest farmers organi-
cation, il has made mistakes, yet il
has a magnificent record. Conser-
vative along many lines of action
that the American Society of Equity
standsfor. yet it is aggressive inforc-
ing needed legislation for the rural
classes, and the measures that II has
compelled Congress and the differ
ent state legislatures to countenance
and enact, stand out In bold RELIEF
as a monument to executive ability
and perseverance. Chief among III
works OF usefulness is a Commission
er of Agriculture. and the Agricul
tuTal Department at Washington
and Rural Free Delivery. from which
an impetus has been given to agri
culture and the dissemination o
farm, and other literature, tina
could not have been otherwise OBJ
tanned, and so widely taken advant
age of.