The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-13

yourselves and your state, and you will
find every Mobilian ready and eager to
reciprocate and help you in every pos
able way"
Estate Commissioner of Agriculture
Reburn Il. Kolb, b. L. Moss, state DEM
onstration agent of the government
also addressed the opening session. The
election OF officers and the adoption of
a permanent organization comprised
the most important business trans
acted.
Thompson Chosen President
Here are the officers of the State
Land congress as named by nominal
ing committee and elected by the con-
gress:
N f. Thompson of Mobile, president;
r. l.. Spragins of Huntsville, vice presi-
dent; Joseph o. Thompson of Birming-
ham, second vice president; c. G. Aber-
crombie of Montgomery, third vice pres
ident
Bruce Kennedy, Montgomery Bust
ness league, general secretary; e. j..
Troy, Mobile Chamber of Commerce and
Business league, and William c. Rad
cliff, Birmingham Chamber of Com
merce, secretaries.
The Battle House auditorium was
we'll filled for the opening session, and
those backing the project expressed
themselves as being highly satished
with the early indications of COM
plete success.
The Invocation was pronounced by
the Rev. Father Hackett, Bishop Alien
being unable to be present.
Chairman Cochrane introduced as tenn
porary chairman State Senator X. u.
Spragins of Huntsville.
Thach's Address Feature
The general subject of Alabama agri-
cultural resources and the development
was treated at the afternoon session OF
the congress today, DR.. c. c. Thach,
president of the Alabama Polytechnic In
stitute at Auburn, and Prof l.. n. Dun
can of Auburn, being the speakers.
The value and function of farm DEM
onstration work. was DR.. Thachs spe-
cific subject, while Prof Duncan dis
eussed agricultural extension work" tell
ing of the organization of boys corn
clubs and girls tomato clubs in all Sec
tons of the state.
The Birmingham delegation ~nlch
reached the city In a special Pullman is
COMPOSED of Joseph o Thompson. John
II. Adams w D. Nesbit, e. M. Tutwiler,
Jr, w. p. G. Harding, r. f. Johnston
e, w. Barrett, W. n. Malone. D. M.
bremen. H. A. Daniel, NJ. S. Sloan,
James H. Hard, J. NJ. Meighan, f. A.
Hewitt, d. e. McDougle. William c.
Radcliffe, j. e. Penney.
The Montgomery delegation: c. c. Abb
ercrombie, chairman; Frank d. Kohn,
Michael Cody. Will r. Sheehean, C. j.
Beane, Chas. II. Scott. B. l.. Moss, Bruce
Kennedy, representing the Business
Mems league of Montgomery
State Can Lead
immigration must trend its way TO
Alabama If the ideals of the land con-
10 tba al State
Senator Robert Il. Spragins of Huntsville,
who addressed the congress today. Sen
ator Spragins is president of the First
National Bank of Huntsville. and chair
man of the Alabama highway commits
sion.
THE United States Agricultural depart
ment with its experimental stations, the
soil specialists, and all the experts have
agreed that the agricultural possibili-
ties of Alabama are practically unlimited.
For an instance take corn; haven't the
boys corn clubs demonstrated Alabama
can lead with this staple. The state is
not bit behind Illinois, Missouri or any
of the corn states. Its not theory, its
not speculation, but an actual present
fact-Alabama can, and will lead in corn
production one of these days.
Mature has done everything for us,
its up to man, to do his share now. When
we have educated ourselves as to the
surroundings then we will be equipped to
go forth and teach the world.
What is the financial condition of
Alabama at this present time? Well,
considerably better than appreciated. Not
long ago it was broadcast that the state
was a million dollars behind; now we
know 1t is less than half that amount
$4,000; quite a difference, isn't it?
mo, / don't believe there will be a
snecial session of legislature. Conditions
do not Warrant it, and aside from the
efforts of Jefferson county and Jne or
two other counties, there is no senti-
ment in favor Of such a course"
Congressman r. p. Hobson, who was
to have addressed the Alabama Land con-
gress tonight, did not arrive. There was
no night session.