Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-10

tants participated. The first prize, a
silver cup. thich must be held three
successive Mars to become the prop
crty Of tie holder. was awarded to
Russell Smith of Auburn. II. P.
Sweetser of Cumberland Center was
second and 81. D. Jones of Unity
t bird.
Tho Resolutions.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following report.
To the Maine Dairymcn's Association: :
Your committee on resolutions. to
whom was referred the recommendation
made by the Secretary. have given the
matter careful consideration and hes
leave to commit the following resolu-
tions:
Resolved. that the live stock and
dairy interests of the state are of suffi-
Gent Importance as to demand revis-
ion of the classification and premium
lists offered by the several agricultural
fairs In the State and that the revision
Of the classification and premium lists
should receive the approval of the COM
missioner of Agriculture,
Resolved. that the agricultural inter
csts In the state of Maine can. be best
served by the closest cooperation Of the
various agricultural societies In the State
and that the director of extension work
at the University Of Maine be asked to
call ConfefeNCCfrN TIE same.
Resolved. that there is need of dem
onstration work on farms In the various
agricultural communities and that the
College of Agriculture at the University
of Maine be asked to establish these as
one form of extension work.
Resolved. that the dairy Institutes
held in different counties in the state
were a great source of benefit to the
dairy, interests and that they be contin'
ued during the coming year.
Resolved, that the Judging contests OF
live stock and farr, products at the varl-
Gus agricultural fairs in the state are OF
educational value and should constitute
a part of the annual program of each
fair.
Resolved, that the Dairymen's Asso.
citation re-affirms its endorsement OF the
present work being done in our state by
the Cow Test associations and the local
Cooperative Breeders associations. we
recommend that this work should be eX-
tended as fast as possible.
Resolved, that this Association hear.
tiH and most emphaticallv endorses the
work of the extension department at the
state University. We recognize the inn
portance and value of extension work
.tion directly to the farmers of the state.
It is a work that is iilling o long felt
want and we recommend that the scope
of the present work be enlarged as fast
Resolved, that for the stimulation OF
the minds of the boys and girls engaged
in AGRICULTURAL and animal husbandry. a
suitable prize, or prizes. be awarded for
the best essays written on these and like
Resolved. that the slaughter Of tuber-
clllous animals at the Maine state Ear
was of decided educational value and
that other similar demonstrations be held
'ii Resoiveda that we endorse the action
of the State Live Stock Breeders Asso-
citation relative to the formation OF iaWs
for the eradication Of bovine dis.
a az SeS o. Of orr domestic animals in the
s sasss al ana p0 that this association appoint
. committee to act in conjunction with
their Committee: this committee snai,
Constitute a legislative committee 70 ac'