The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-05-04


would be Of less significance, however
We're IL not for the fact that agricul-
tnre is the enduring basis of American
prosperity, and that those who till the
SOIL are, by nature, so constituted and
so situated that they never can, by
combination or otherwise, endanger the
republic. On the other hand, they are
now, rs they always have been and I'll
ways will be, the conssrvators of the
country's most cherished principles.
Hence, the federation of all agricultural
societies, the harmonious cooperation
OF all agricultural interests for The pur-
pose or eliminating needless specula-
1--WE parasites, for the insurance Of
equitable profits for the producer and
Ialr prices for the consumer, will prove
a blessing to the largest and most vital,
Iyst most generally wronged, elements
or American society. Moreover, any
thing short of nation wide organiza-
ton and cooperation will prove less
effective If not Gisappoinsingly barnen
/ OF desired results One pound of unity
/ outweighs a ton of separate. discord-
ant, independent ounces. Capital UNI
| derstands this law and profit by it,
yet capital holds no mortgage on it,
4 only by the federation of all agricul-
! tural societies, or the establishment of
a general agricultural union that sh;
/ give direction, along broad lines to ali
educational and legislative effort neces-
sary or intended to promote the agri-
cultural interests. can agriculture sue
cessfully cope with the powers that are
, oent upon making 1t the bond servant
/ or their ease and extravaganza.
Many sectional organizations operaJt-
ing separately and Independently, are
as easily overpowerd az a divided army.
] A good general always divides the OPP
position, when possible, and then pro-
eEndg 4
ton. The great agricultural industry
IS no exception. In many states. DIT
! stands as helpless majority, battered
ana bruised by the men 1t periodically
entrusts with its business affairs.
united, however, agriculture is a
glant-powerful, but just; unorganized
1T is weak, helpless, the prey of greed
that lusts for unearned wealth.
European Governments Cooperate.
In several European countries. not
ably in Germany and Belgium, the Ma
tional Agricultural society takes charge
OF and gives direction to the business
OF agriculture. Agricultural banks are
organized in the interest of farmers
They receive his deposits and loan him
money for the distinct purpose OF Civ
ing him aid and encouragement. These
banks also loan money for the estab-
lishment of manufacturing enterprises
many varieties of raw material for the
general market. The officials of the
Agricultural society also advise farm |
ers in matters relating to purchase and
sale In order to secure best market for |
products, and lowest prices for COM
modities required for home consump- |
ton. In every possible way, the farm |
er is safeguarded by honest laws, faith |
FULLY executed, agains. authorizations |
and frauds and the exactions of useless |
middlemen. In short, the whole body |
of farmers constitute the Agricultural |
society, whose appointed agents tran
sact the general business of agricul-
ture. The governments are not only
in sympathy with their Agricultural
societies, but render them substantial |
assistance and cooperate with them in
many ways.
BY pursuing somewhat similar meth
DDS we can here, as they do there |
make agriculture complete business,
instead of a mere producer of raw ma
terial. Over there, agriculture has as
sume3 the attitude of independence and
self protection. 1t is big with import 1
ance and responsibility and depends
upon its organized individuality for
success and responsibility in it's relation
to the economic and Industrial affairs Il
Of the nation.
The products of the soil are intend
ed for the ultimate onsumer. The II
business of agriculture is not only to
produce, but in many lines, it also II
would be highly profitable to deliver
the goods to the consumer in manu-
featured or partly manufactured form.
FOR other farm products the gricul-
lural society, through its own agents
could readily ascertain the needs and II
condition of the market and give adj
vice to shippers that would preclude
nv Of l,,% 4
and scarcity at another. 1t could well i
afford to establish it's own commission
houses, local and terminal elevators.
ETC.
The American Society of EQUITY is
me simplest form of cooperation, per-
maps, that has yet been devised. Bound
ogether only by legitimate self inter
ISL, with no object beyond a fair profit
or a bushel of vhe<t, a pound of cot
on, tobacco or wool, on TIA exact prdn-
lple that the hat maker fixes the price
u MS mats, the members of this society /
AVE demonstrated that cooperation
Lmong farmers is not an impossibility. l
lhds society is demonstrating an i'm
'oFtant principle, but can doubtless be
Teal more intim. tely with the social
ND educational phases OF rural life
md the agricultural industry. without
rnpairlng its organization or purpose.
me same, doubtless, is true of other
organizations that at present have but
: local or sectional significance
A national agricultural society or
atlonal agricultural union thus can
eadily accomplish a revolution In the
economic affairs of the American farm /
r and deliver him and the country /
rom an incubus that too long has
made business of "reaplrg wherel
theirs have strewn'. Agriculture is
90 important to occupy even a second
ny place In our political or industrial
ystem. 1t Is of prime Importance and
ives to itself and to the whole country
UGH systematic organization and CO.
peration as may be necessary not onIyl
. insure its own prosperity, but the
rinciples of Justice and equity every
here. The opportunity for ac-
benificent and far reaching
esults is here at the command of these
ssembled farmers.
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