The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-19

In supplying social life:
BE 1t Resolved, That the members
assembled at the Tri-State Grain ana
stock Growers convention urge upon
the farmers of the different c~omInuni-
ties in the state that they form farm
ers' clubs in which those who have
made a success in any particular lima
impart their information to their fell
low neighbors. and also that it may be
a place for social pastime, It is also
Fsuggested that the wives be made
members of such clubs and that they
attend the meetings, as where this
has been done the success of the club
has been much better and longer liv-
ed than where the women have NOT
been included in the membership.
Therefore be 1t resolved, That the
members of the Tri-State Grain and
Stock Growers convention urge upon
the president of the Tri-State Grain
and Stock Growers convention the
need of a commission in North Dakota
to study the organization of such
country clubs and the social condition
of the country, and that he appoint a
country life commission committee to
investigate what has been done in
other states and what can be done in
this state, and this committee to re-
port at the Tri-State convention for
1918.
Whereas. Corn and alfalfa are two
of the most valuable crops that can be
grown on the farm.
Whereas, The extensive growing of
corn and alfalfa in any section largely
increases the profits OF farming, and
Whereas, Corn and alfalfa can be
grown successfully in all parts OF
North Dakota, South Dakota and Min
nesota;
Be it Resolved, That the farmers OF
these states be urged to make them
the corn and alfalfa states, and
Be it Further Resolved, That each
one attending the convention be APP
pointed a committee of one to urge
upon the farmers in his locality the
Importance of growing these crops, SO
that his profits may be increased and
so that these states may become
known as the corn and alfalfa states.
Whereas, Deere, Weber & Co. OF
Minneapolis have printed $4,000 copies
of Farmers Institute Annual No. IL
and donated it to North Dakota.
Whereas, The Great Northern rail-
road is furnishing one speaker all the
NAAAC anu NNO 5PShhOIS part VI LAS
time. free of charge, for the farmers |
institute,
Whereas, The 500 railroad has do
mated $1,000 to the farmers institute;
Be it Resolved, That the members of
the Tri-State Grain and stock Grow
ers' convention hereby express their
appreciation Of these valuable aids to
agricultural education.
Parcels Post.
whereas, Transportation is OF
the essential factors in farming. and
Whereas, The parcels post will make
certain forms Of transportation cheap4
er and,
Whereas, It has been successfully
adopted by practically all civilized
nations;
Be it Resolved, That the delegates
assembled at the Tri-State Grain and
Stock Growers convention urge upon
congress that a parcel post be pros
vided.
Better Farming Association.
Whereas, The better farming assp4
citation is taking information n IN
struction to the farmers,
Whereas, This will result not only
in more and better products on the
farm but also in an increased busi-
ness
BE it Resolved, That the members
of the Tri-State Grain and stock
Growers convention express their APP
probation of the important work that
is being done by the business men
back of the better farming movement.
Industrial Contests.
Whereas, The industrial contests
have encouraged boys in the growing
of corn, potatoes n strawberries,
and the girls in cooking, sewing and
gardening,
Whereas, These corn contests were
entered into by over 1000 boys and
girls in 1911, and
Whereas, These corn contests have
had a very material influence in
spreading corr growing in North Da-
kota and Minnesota,
Whereas, The taking part in these
Industrial contests has done much to
interest the boys and girls in the
work on the farm and in the home;
BE 1t Resolved, That the members
assembled at the Tri-State Grain and
Stock Growers convention express
their hearty appreciation Of all the
efforts that nave been put forth by
Gordon w. Randlett, director Of this
work in North Dakota, and George
F.>Howard in Minnesota.
Bank Corn Contest.
Whereas. Corn Is one of the most
important crops in North Dakota
farming, and
Whereas, 1t is a crop that has been
grown but little in the state,
4 - "a r,x~oI.,~d nL-A Az.
Of the Tri-State Grain and Stock
Growers convention express their ap-
probation of the important work
done by the First National Bank of
Fargo in offering $1,000 in corn prizes;
Be 1t. Further Resolved, That the
same appreciation be expressed to the
other banks of the state who have also
done valuable service to corn grow
ing through offering prizes and other
wise aiding farmers in this important
work, and
Be It Further Resolved, That the
convention express its appreciation of
the important work lone by the COM
mercial club in financing the corn
show and corn banquet.
Good Roads.
whereas, Good roads are a very Inns
portant factor in farming,
Be 1t Resolved, That the delegates
assembled at the Tri-State Grain and
Stock Growers convention urge the
necessity of better roads and appoint
, each one attending the convention d
COMMITTEES OF one to do all within hi9