Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-01-12


in the course of time the state will of
necessity be compelled TO acquire addition
al ground in the vicinity OF the state
house for the erection Of buildings. While
of blocks Of ground be acquired. both with
a view to locating other buildings and for
the purpose Of beautifying the states
property, ! am convinced that even II
nothing more be done there should be a
reasonable allowance placed at the dispos-
al Of the executive council for the pur-
grounds. During the last year opportunl-
ties for making such purchases have been
afforded, but there being no funds avail
able, the property was purchased by pri-
Committee Rooms Occupied.
During the last biennial period several
commissions which were created have been
without permanent quarters. The execu-
tive council has found II necessary either
to domicile these commissions In commits
the Or az rent 5ssv OUTSIDE de
expedient and that IL would meet with
your approval IL committee rooms were &C.
eupied, so that we have placed the state
board of education in the speakers room,
the soldiers roster force. the conserva-
tion and waterways commission and the
chief oil inspector In committee rooms.
Granite Steps to Capitol Building.
81 desire to call your attention to the
fact that the steps leading up to the state
house both upon the north and upon the
west are In very bad state of deteriora-
tion and that they should be replaced
with granite steps as soon as In your
judgment 1t can conveniently be done.
Historical Building.
II am pleased to be able to report that
the historical building. for which generous
appropriations have been made by several
sessions of the general assembly. is prac.
tically completed and that II IL now oc.
cupied BY ali Of the departments Intended
for its occupancy.
Geological Survey.
with full appreciation Of the value OF
am compelled to say. that In part at least
the board Is so constituted as not to be
able to have that opportunity to observe
as should be known o by managing pa'' body
In my Judgment. better work could be
done and In more satisfactory way IL
the department were connected with the
geological department Of the State uni.
versity.
Drainage, Conservation and Water.
ways Commission.
assembly created commission to study
into and investigate the subject of drain
age, waterways. conservation OF resources,
etc. In the published report made. by the
In the scope OF Its work are thoroughly
discussed and many valuable recommend
ations are made.
Lakes Drained.
"The executive council has authorized
the drainage Of but two lakes since Jan.
uary. 1909. viz. Bancroft lake In kossuth
county and Wall lake in Wright county
The lands within the meandered lines OF
some lakes authorized to be drained dur
Ing the administration of my predecessor
have been sold and the drainage taxes
1t has not been the policy Of the council
to permit the drainage of any lakes thai
can be maintained as clear bodies OF water,
but has permitted such as can not be SO
tricts and the lands have either been sold
or the taxes assessed against the same
for drainage purposes have been paid by
Mining Laws.
The mining disasters that have &C.
Cured within the last lar have made IL
highly important that our laws be made
so as to most efectuaily guard against
the danger incident to that very hazard
GUS occupation.
'some states have enacted laws provid-
ing for the arbitration of disputes arts.
Ing between employers and employed, and
apparently with good results. l do not
understand that compliance with the find
ing of board Of arbitration with refer
but the public Is entitled to know the
which usually involve the public welfare,
and II is hardly likely that either party
against the finding Of a competent and
unbiased tribunal. therefore recon-
mend that you give careful consideration
to the question Of establishing such
body in this state.
Agricultural Society.
From the appropriation made therefor
assembly together with funds of the So
and commodious steel and concrete am.
tine o. ss s ssss
ly to the convenience Of those visiting tine
fair and has brought increased interest
and attendance. Many other improve.
struction Of more than 10000 square feet
OF cement walk, adding two new units or
buildings. one to the horse barn and one
and permanent plan for the development
of the grounds and locating new buildings.
About $4,000 have been spent In various
your last session. nearly s75'oSo Of which h
came from the funds OF the society. The
state fair has become q great means
Of education to our people along all the
lines Of the exhibits, and its benefits and
influences are felt in all parts OF the state.
II stands easily in the front rank OF ali
the state fairs.
horticultural Interests.
II have believed and still believe that
the horticultural interests OF the state
have been and are being grossly neglect.
should not prove a encouragement II Is
believed BY many that by proper care and
the use Of smudges much OF the crop OF
last year might have been saved.
1--WE need To have hat
educated along the lines of caring for and
protecting our fruit interests. The horti-
cultural people of the state are asking TO
have some one employed as a field man
TO spend his time among the fruit growers
Informing and enlightening them as TO the
best means OF growing and caring for or.
to employ in educating our people In fruit
growing. i cannot say but | recommend
that you give every reasonable encourage
ment to this important interest.
Dairy Experiment and Extension
Work.
''The last session Of the legislature
made an appropriation Of $4,000 for the
state dairy association to use In promot.
ing the dairy interests Of the state. be-
complished by the use OF this fund ana
recommend that like amount be appro.
priated for the same purpose, for the next
biennial period to be expended either
by the last assembly or through other
equally effective means.
There seems to be an Increased de-
mand for short course, institute and ag-
ricultural extension work. While realiz
ing that enthusiasts in these lines may be-
come extremists, / am, nevertheless con.
WINGED that II Judiciousy handled appro-
priations for these purposes may be made
immensely profitable Our farmers are be.
ginning 70 appreciate the value OF scien-
tihc methods.
Il wish. however. to suggest that the
state board Of education through its H.
nance committee has undertaken TO equit.
ably determine about what appropriation is
needed for agricultural extension work, for
engineering extension work, for agricul.
tural experiment stations and for good
roads. and I recommend that In determin-
ing the amount to be appropriated for any
Of these purposes you give due considera-
tion to the various suggestions offered by
the board IL mas nndert az TO deter,