The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-01-21

suit In immense improvements In pro-
duction.
knowledge of Live Stock Needed.
TO develop and extend the dairying
industry necessitates more general
discussion and knowledge of breeding
live stock. Great progress has already
been made in this state and if the
work Is encouraged and extended,
Minnesota will have in ten years g
profitable market in other states and
abroad for high priced cattle which
combine milk and beef
Good roads must be built to enable
Minnesota producers to meet the COM
petition OF other producers in states
having better transportation facilities,
nearer markets and improved country
roads. The cost of hauling our prod
ucts from the farm to the market Is
excessive in comparison with the rail-
road charge for hauling similar prod
ucts and will remain in excess of the
cost in other states unless our roads
are improved. Practical intelligent
work on the highways of the state
will reduce the cost from a half to
two-thirds, broaden the scope of the
farmers market and add to the
profits.
Water Power Development.
The source of many rivers aud
its broad domain, Minnesota has TN
questioned opportunities for the de-
velopment Of water power. Discus
sion of these embarrassed streams
and their possibilities by practical en-
gineers is to be desired that the peo-
pie may realize that it rests with
them whether they shall have cheap
power and at the same time conserve
the fuel resources of the state.
At once one of the healthiest re-
gions in the United States, the natural
advantage undoubtedly needs guard
ing in the cities, in the homes and
school houses. How best the public
health may be preserved and improv-
ed is a question for wide discussion
which will have for result general
education of the people to desire and
secure the most healthful conditions
everywhere.
The impractical idea Of taking a
boy from the farm to teach him farm
ing is overcome by incorporating in
the courses Of the rural school, the
elements of practical, scientific agri-
culture and with the study goes indus
trial training for the boys and domes-
tic science and art for the girls of
the farm. The extension of these
studies and how the system can be
best fostered by consolidation of these
schools. is a subject worthy Of the
most earnest consideration
Value of Farmers Institutes.
Experience has shown that farmers
institutes, the so-called short courses"
and similar meetings have had a wide
influence. adding not only millions to
the value of production, but improv-
ing the conditions of life. That the
citizens of Minnesota should join in
agricultural development seems fitting
when the governments of earth have
come to deem expenditures of time
and money for research, discussion
and agitation looking toward the crea-
ton of a strong public sentiment for
better living. more important than any
other line of work.
Taking into account, therefore these
vital considerations for the welfare
Of the state, I hereby proclaim the
holding of the Minnesota Conservation
and Agricultural Development Con-
gress, in the municipal auditorium, in
the city of st. Paul, on March 16, II,
Is and 10. 1910, and earnestly invite
the entire citizenship Of the state to
participate and cooperate in carrying
out the plans for this gathering that
it's purposes may be fully realized.
ADOLPH o. EBERHART,
Governor.
Attest:
JULIUS A. SCHMAHL,
Secretary of State.
st. Paul, Mimi. January IT. 1910.