Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-03-23
STATE RESOURCES
ARE CONSIDERED
EDUCA TON,
PURE FOOD AND GOOD
ROADS DISCUSSED.
CONGRESS TO BE ANNUAL EVENT
Dr.. Harvey w. Wiley, the "World's
Champion Food Expert" From
Washington, on
Program.

were considered at the Minnesota con
servation and agricultural congress
on the second day. The subjects
dealt with the most vital things in
which the people of Minnesota are in
terested. Agricultural education, pub
lie health, and good roads controlled
the boards, while the women of Mime
sofa held a meeting which was all
their own.
The subjects were illustrative Of
the character of the congress which is
being held in St. Paul. The congress,
which is attracting thousands of visi-
tors at every session, and is calling
the attention and interest Of the state,
is a clinic which the state is holding
on itself. The state of Minnesota is
learning to know itself.
On the subject of agricultural educa-
ton, there were addresses by such ex-
perts as Dick J. Crosby, Of the de-
partment of agriculture at Washington,
Professor D. D. Mayne, Of the Mime
sofa Agricultural college, and others.
On the subject of pure foods and
public health, the chief address was
given by DR.. Harvey w. Wiley of the
department of chemistry at Washing
ton, the greatest pure food expert in
the world.
The Minnesota Conservation and
development congress is now a per-
manent institution. The committee
on organization made it's report to the
congress, recommending a permanent
annual event. The meetings will alter
nate and the next meeting will be held
in Minneapolis.
James J. Hill Speaks.
James J. Hill was the chief speaker
of the day. He was introduced by
Governor Eberhart as "a man who
has done more to build up the agri.
cultural interest of Minnesota than
any other man."
Mr.. Hills subject was 1.-THE Con.
servation of Capital.'' Treating it he
ran the gamlt of business endeavor
It was the note of conservation, a
warning to go slow, yet recognition
of the worldwide possibilities OF
America as a theater for the accom-
plishment of success.
The morning session was made the
occasion for tribute to Governor
Eberhart. In the opening of his ad-
dress, James J. Hill said it had re-
manned for one governor to realize the
existence of the spirit Of conservation
and to assemble a congress so the
movement might be organized and
wisely directed. Others have had the
opportunity, he concluded; 1T re-
manned for only one make to take adj
vantage of it." This tribute to the
man behind the congress" evoked ap-
plause which continued several min
utes.
Other addresses Of the morning were
given by Professor E. V. Robinson
of the University of Minnesota, on
1.-The Farm Work of Minnesota" by
Professor A. E. Chamberlain of Brook
ings, S. D., on "Agriculture-A Sci
ence Under Competitive Business"
In the afternoon DR.. Cyrus North
rop, president of the University of
Minnesota, presided. The crowd was
large and enthusiastic and the veteran
educator, who is putting in the last
years of earnest service for the uni
versity, received reception which
must have been as pleasing as it was
complimentary.
The farm and the subject of crop
production were the chief items under
discussion during this session. Pro.
fessor G. P. Bull of the agricultural
college spoke on "Soil Fertility as. a
Factor in Crop Production" Pro
fessor A. D. Wilkins, superintendent OF
farm extension work, spoke on 1.-THE
Farmer as a Factor in Crop Produc
tion." Professor Andrew Boss spoke
on Rotation as Factor in Crop Pro
duction'
The general discussion which fol
lowed showed the general interest that
is taken among the farmer delegates
in this particular subject. Livestock
subjects received attention at the 4
o'clock session.
Papers were read by G.. W. Glot
felter of the Livestock Breeders as
ISOLATION, Forest Henry of the farm
ers' institute and Professor T. L
Hacker of the state experimental
farm and others.
The first day, which pronounced the
Minnesota conservation congress =;
success, was most interesting one.
When the auditorium became dark, it
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