The Springdale news., 1909-07-30
FARMERS UNION. cot MY MEETING HELD LAST WEEk 1T FAYETTEVILLE teconnt of the Proceedings d. Ee- ported by tire Fayetteville
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The Farmers Union Of Washing ton county held strictly business meeting at the court honse Tuesday with County President G A Gole presiding The state president. John Bowers. Of Jacksonville, was present and made helpful and en- eouraging speech He stated that Farmers Gnionism is stronger in Arkansas than ever before-not so much greater i'll numbers, but in real strength and power He emu merated a few things the union has done in the past six years of it's existence no infant organization has ever done so much. Washington
 county and Fayetteville owe more 10 this organization than ever dreamed It was the Farmers Un- ion that stepped in and defeated the plan of the real estate people of Little Rock to rob Fayetteville peo- pie and Washington county of the state university. It was the direct work of the state president and our county president together with the other members of the union who camped at Little Rock while the legislature was in session Mr Bow CTS emphasized the fact that in an- ion and cooperation is strength The object of the Farmers Union is not to tear down but to build up the interests of the state It vas through the direct influence of the union that S10.000 more was appro- priated for the experiment Station than ever before It was the di- rect work of the union that caused agriculture to be taugh in the schools, and 1t was this that se- cured the agricultural schools. and the greatest thing the union is do- ing is teaching the farmer to keep out of debt and live at home
 MT Bowers stated that at state headquarters it was known as d fact that Washington county has the best and most efficient county sec retary-treasurer in the state. Air. w II Bennett. of Pennington, has years. and was again elected to that office MT Bowers stated that much is expected of the farmers of Wash ingtOn county, more than possibly any other county in the state, for they have the University and expe- riment station at their very door.
 President G A Cole, who is in charge Of the institute work of the state, reported crops good through out the state the farmers in good spirits and the union strong. Prof. Cole gave talk along educational lines and outlined the work for the Farmers Union in the future The next county meeting will be held al Winslow Friday and Saturday October ; and 16 Winslow is q de hghtful place to meet because of its good water, pure air and hos pitable citizens.
 Tie county office Of press report CT was made at this meeting, where as before the reporter had been ap- pointed at each meeting. but now the reporter is elected
 The farmers and Farmers Union will have charge of the first day of the Washington County Fair Monday. September 27 Everything will be free. and it is desired that every farmer in the county and as many adjoining counties as possible begin to plan now to attend that day and bring something to exhib it, hay, corn, grasses, beans, peas, pumpkins. grains. fruits, vegetables, or anything grown or made on the farm. Lets make this banner day for the farmers of the county Bring tents and camp, and don t fail 10 bring something to exhibit for by so doing you will make good showing Of the products of this county. It is up to the farm CTS to make good. for the man agement has given this day to the farmers It will be known as Farmers, Day :" Get up enthusi- asm and rivalry and see who can bring the best and most products.
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