Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-02-04
ticdltural and agricultural departments
were splendid.

were splendid.
Frank admissions as to their own
shortcomings, Of the things that con-
tribute toward their failure. were CIV
en- by the individuals as freely ~ the
proud statement Of successful accom-
plishments. II made good money. but
amt got no home, cause done eat
It all up" said one man. And yet be-
fore that audience he determined to do
more for his family than ever before.
Strange enough. this same man has
successfully educated his three chill
dren. two Of whom hold responsible
positions IN southern schools.
Another man detailed how, after ten
years In debt, he covenanted with his
wife that they would work for them
selves, and now, after four years hard
work, they have nice home. 12O acres
Of land, with all payments up to date.
Thus In simple words the story OF
their experience was told. Tho boil
weevil, too, contributes to the trials
and misfortunes Of the farmers. One
man. speaking Of the situation. de-
clared, II ain't a-gwine to low de boil
weevil nor de white folks to run me
away fun my farm" Another man
confessed that for long time he want
ed to save $500 before he would open
bank account, and when he finally
came toohis senses he began an ac-
count with $40. Now. he has S1l
acre farm worth on an average Of SO
per acre.
Strong and forcible resolutions were
adopted by the entire conference, IN
which the state Of Mississippi was con-
graduated for the increased agriculture
al development, with particular refer
ence to the era Of good feeling now
prevailing between the races. The
black people pledged themselves to use
their best influence for the continu-
ance Of these relations. The resolu.
tions read as follows:
We regret that the good name Of our
state II still blackened occasionally by
the frightful work OF an uncontrolled
mob. We are aware that the better ele-
ment of the white race Is one with US in
the wish that this fact was different but
In spite of our combined wishes 1t re-
mains the dark spot on our horizon. We
implOre the strong arm Of the law to see
TO 1t that the statutes are respected by
white as well as black, rich as well as
B poor.
We further congratulate the state upon
the abolishment Of the legal sale Of in
toxicating liquors within our borders.
The good effects of the law are now clear
ly seen. We pledge ourselves to render
any assistance we can to the officers OF
the law to prevent the Illegal sale OF
liquors in our various communities.
We. urge our people to harbOr no GRIM
inals, to see to It that tho pistol 'toter''
IL reported, that all lawlcssness ID put
away a. far AZ possible. We would sug-
gest that the leaders OF our people In
every community get iii touch with the
leaders OF the white race AZ far ~ possi.
bls and help them IN the snforcemsnt Of
! the 3ust iEws Cf thes slafsti aaopsrAtasN NTH
them In any movement which looks to the
Improvement OF the people In any way,
We cannot too earnestly entreat our
people to become the proud possessors OF
bank books. Open accounts with the
local bank II you have but q dollar.
The habit Of possessing bank account
will help just as the habit Of being poor
will injure. AS parting word we want
TO warn our people that prosperity and
happiness can never come to us until we
learn to work twelve months Of the year
instead OF eight, as tho average farmer
does. Let us mend our ways on all lines
and make tremendous effort TO lift our
selves up.