The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
JAP TO BE HELD FOR 1926.
Texas and Louisiana Planters Take
Important Action on Various Lines.

ly attended me6llnS OF tne leXaS ttlCe
Farmers Association, held in Hous-
ton today, some steps were taken that
will probably result in far-reaching
consequences to the rice farmers of
Texas and Louisiana, for the presi-
dent of the Louisiana Rice Growers
association was also present in an
official capacity and gave an official
endorsement for his associates to ev-
erything that was accomplished. A
nation was unanimously carried to
hold Japan rough rice for 1925 per
barrel until other plans had been
formed for disposipg of the large
amount of Japan now in the hands
OF the growers.
The matter of fixing the price of
Honduras was suggested and disap-
proved Of, since the most of the Hon.
duras rice has been disposed of at
good prices. The holding proposition
was not the only one of importance
that was taken up. Secretary Groves
introduced resolution looking to-
ward an active advertising campaign
TO encourage the package system for
marketing clean rice. This resolution
was carried with much enthusiasm, 4
many planters agreeing to contribute
rice for this purpose. The plan was
shown to be entirely feasible, by
Secretary Groves, who made an ele-
giant plea in favor of this plan. Mr..
CIoar, the president of the Texas asso-
citation also spoke in favor of this
plan.
The following were appointed mem
bars of committee to carry out the
selling organization splan: Jan Van
Tine, Port Arthur; J. Poutra, Hous-
ton; J. B. Peck, Nederlapd: Geo. Nc
Cain, Chesterville; J. B. Toilet, Bay
CITY; A. E. Groves, Houston and w.
B Gabbert, president of the Louisiana
Rice Growers Association.
Another very important matter to
the rice industry was acted upon, when
the association decided ito ask the
legislature to pass law that will
tend to settle existing differences be-
tween the rice farmers and the canal
companies.
Still another important resolution
was adopted:
Whereas, The present price of low
err grades of Japan rice is lower than
the cost of production, placing the
farmer in a position where there is no
profit in the industry for him, and
Whereas, The price of corn and
oats is greater, pound for pound (rel-
alive food value considered); therefore
be it
Resolved, That we urgently request
every farmer in the rice belt to grind
and feed the poorer grades of rice 10
his stock, thereby serving the double
purpose of procuring cheap feed for
the farmer and reducing the amount
of rice which is now being held for
market. And be it
Resolved, That we most earnestly
request keepers of livery stables,
transfer men and every one in the rice
belt, who has stock to feed, that you
feed ground rice and assist the farmer
in disposing of the surplus, which is
claimed to be on hand at present.
And be it
Resolved, The Rice Growers Asso-
citation of Louisiana, be requested to
cooperate with us in this measure, be-
lieving that the remainder of the crop
will bring enough more money than
it would under present conditions, that
the rice which we feed will represent
clear profit.
The presence of President Gabbert
of the Louisiana association was con-
sidered to be significant, as indicating
the hearty cooperation of the rice
growers of the sister state, in any
thing that may be ATTEMPTED looking
toward the betterment of the rice farm
er's condition. The other officers of
Louisiana association are: Fl. l.
Longenbech, vice president, Iowa,
La; A. L. Jones, secretary treasurer,
Welsh, La; B. A. Richhart, Jennings,
La, vice. president Calcaseu parish:
J. Fl. Burgin, Crowley, La, vices
president Acadia parish; Worthy
Querreau, Gueydan, La, vice-presi-
dent Vermilion parish; P. P. Unkel,
Lowery, La, yice-president Cameron
parish. &c alveston News.
Notice Of Stockholders Meeting.
The stockholders of the Welsh Oil