The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1910-08-09
Editorial Comment

The money value of the agricultural
products of New Jersey, including milk,
poultry and eggs. in 1909, was close upon
$50, 100000. There was drought last
summer. and this reduced the yield, as
the drought this year will affect the value
of the years crop. Going back to 1909,
we find that the total value of the crops
that year was not above $24, 000, 900, and
the year was not exceptionally bad in its
weather conditions.
1t Is, therefore, evident that there has
been great increase In farming in New
Jersey, and that there has also been q
great Improvement in farming methods.
But the annual crop product is still very
far below what 1t ought to be. Without
the increase of single acre or tillage, the
value In year should be made to exceed
800, 900 by proper cultivation. The state
and the railroads have inaugurated an
educational movement for farmers by
sending trains through the agricultural
sections with experts to instruct the far
mers. and this will do heap of good.
The literature sent out by the agricul-
tural experimental station is also good
seed that takes root throughout the state.
Every practical suggestion for the benefit
of state agriculture should receive the
earnest attention of the legislature. The
greater the annual product per acre the
better off the agricultural population, as
well as the population of the cities and
towns. If the yield of the earth is dou-
bled, the farmer will have his gain, and the
consumer will get cheaper food supplies
in the city markets.-Nesoark Star.
The board of officers of the New Jersey
Automobile and Motor Club of Newark,
which claims to have a membership of
2,160. has adopted resolutions pledging
the trustees to go directly into politics
and use their influence toward securing
the nomination and election of Assembly
men who are pledged to favor the motor
ing interests, especially the passage of a
law that will allow non-residents the
privilege of using New Jersey roads with
out charge A mass meeting is to be held
on August II for the purpose of approx
ing the resolution adopted by the six
officers.
We are NO longer left In doubt as to
"Viv" Lewis candidacy for the nomina- |
ton for governor. At a dinner given in
his honor In Paterson Tuesday night, he |
formally announced that he was in the
race, and the enthusiasm with which the
announcement was received leaves no
doubt of the mans popularity in his own
county.
In giving bis hearers an idea of where
he stands on the leading issues, he put his
foot squarely ON a public utilities plank,
making the following reasonable declara-
ton:
1.-THE public utilities bill, which was
enacted last winter, has been found to be
inefficient and inadequate. Its scope
should be enlarged. The bill should be
amended. can say In conclusion that
the Republican party In all matters of
this character has been prudent without
being fearful; progressive without being
reckless. 1t has kept its ear to the ground
without forgetting the attitude OF man
IL to stand erect. There Is no more bane-
full obsession to which party may be
subject than the fear of disapproval of
acts honestly conceived and contaminated
which may temporarily impair Its
prestige"
..Viv" has set the pace for others.
While 1t may not be as reckless as that of
some, 1t is certainly ''safe and sane. =
State GGxette. ,
As was suggested In the case OF Con-
gresham Fowler, ex-governor Stokes
.annot he a candidate for the Senatorship