The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-07-10
CONGRESS OF DRY
FARMERS TO MEET
Agricultural Experts viii AS
sembIe in Spokane 0cto-
Der 3 to s.
UTAH IS REPRESENTED
LEWIS W. MORRILL, OF SALT
LAKE AN EXECUTIVE.

Especial to The neutrality-suspicious.
Spokane. Wash, July s.-Recognized
experts from various parts OF the world
will participate IN the deliberations at
the fifth annual sessions OF the Dry
Farming Congress In Spokane. october
to s, and explain modern methods Of
tillage. conservation of moisture and
adaptation Of crops to climate and soil
in farming districts OF limited or irreg-
ular rainfall. They viii also discuss
legislation favorable 20 the further de-
velOpment Of dry lands. by establishing
demonstration farms and experiment
stations. and ways and means by which
the unoccupied agricultural acreage Of
this and other countries may be made
to successfully produce profitable crops.
In the official call. issued today by
Congressman i. W. MOndell Of Wyom-
ing. president. Alfred Atkinson OF Mon
tanR. chairman Of the executive com
mittee. and David T. Ham Of Spokane.
chairman of the Washington board OF
control. IL is announced that some OF the
most distinguished men in America. in
Guiding governors and ministers Of wes-
tern states and provinces, will deliver
addresses. also that agricultural col
leges IN the United States and inter-
national sections will be represented by
experts in various lines OF work. There
will be exhibits OF dry farmed products
from many districts in the United
States. Canada and Mexico, and possibly
Germany. Russia, Hungary. Turkey
South Africa, Australia and Brazil. AZ
the international exposition in connec-
tiOn with the congress, October 3 to 2.
Trophies and Premiums.
Trophies and cash premiums Of a total
value Of $500 viii be awarded for ex-
hibits of grains. grasses. roots and
| fruits in competitions open 10 the world
under the direction of Professor w. il
Olin OF Colorado. Growers may also
compete for $500 in prizes offered by
| the Spokane Interstate fair by bringing
/ double exhibits. The displays, compris-
l ing 5000 entries. will be housed in the
largest tent In America. 20 be erected or
the fair grounds.
b This will be a congress devoted ex-
clusively TO agricultural matters" Pres
] id6nt Mondell says. Live issues per
I tanning directly to the development OF
I dry lands, including plans for a world
| wide cooperative movement Of general
| uplift will be discussed from the plat.
| form and floor. and the program prom
/ ises to be one Of the most interesting
| ever presented at a farming conventi IN
/ The practical educational side OF farm
Ing will be given prominence and sever
] al hours will be devoted TO talks by
| experienced farmers. truck gardeners
| and orchardists. There will also be q
/ number Of institute sessions, under the
| direction Of dry farm experts"
Besides its membership, the congress
/ Is composed of the President and tbs
/ Vice President of the United States
| cabinet officials and members OF Con-
| Eress. representa- ives OF foreign nation,
/ interested In arid agriculture. minister.
and secretaries of agriculture. govern.
] ors Of states, territories and minister.
OF provinces, officers and members of