The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-10
Financiers Responsible for
Success or Failure of the
Weevil Fight, He Says
MICHAEL CODY is
CHOSEN PRESIDENT
Bankers Contribute S150 to Aid Girls
Demonstration Work-Farmcr De-
clares Banking the Hand
maiden of Commerce

session of the Alabama Bankers associo-
ton has been the most interesting and
important of the entire convention. the
subjects under discussion have been of
vital Importance 10 the banking, CONNER
eiaI and agricultural interests of the
state, and the different addresses have
been of unusual excellence
The first address of the da, was "
B. h. Moss, state agent of the farmers
demonstration work, on Some Phases of
the Boil Weevil Problem in Alabama i"
Mr. Moss stated that bankers of the state
would be responsible for the success or
failure of the fight against the boil wee
vii, explaining that the farmers were
practically dependent upon them for as
sistance He strongly advised against
sudden withdrawal of rural credit on ac-
count of the boil weevil scare Mr.. Moss
advocated a gradual reduction of credit
to about so per cent of It's present extent,
stating that the banks could safely extend
90 per cent of present credits even during
the worst of the boil weevil ravage.
$3.50 for Girls Work
Mrs. Birdie |. Robinson of Auburn su-
perintendent of the girls demonstration
work, addressed the convention on the
work of her department Mrs. Robinson 8
address was the bright particular fea-
ture of the entire convention programme.
Her charming personality earnestness of
purpose-aand able presentation of her
worthy cause completely won the conven-
tion. No such appreciation has been
shown any other speaker during the con-
vention. The association paid Mrs Roo-
inson a deserved compliment when it
unanimously voted $3.50 to aid the girls
demonstration work and passed resolu-
tions advocating the formation of local
committees in each county to aid and en-
courage this work, the Boys Corn CLUB
work and the fight on the boil weevl,
and asked the incoming administration to
see that these ideas We're carried out.
Banking Handmaiden of Commerce
Byrd G. Farmer, who was to have ad-
dressed the convention last night on "The
Relation of Banking to Our Agricultural
interests but whose address was post
poned, was also speaker today. .r
Farmer stated that it was true that bank
ing is the handmaiden of commerce: that
as the farmers prospered so did the bank
ers and that the bankers responsibility
for the welfare of the farmer was indeed
great.
The farmer looked to the banker to
stand between him and the corporations
or INSCRIPTIONS interests and it was the
bankers duty to see that the farmer
got honest prices for his products and
value received for his money. Especially
should they see that the farmer got hon
est values in fertilizer and a good grade
Of fertilizer at all times. When the
banker failed in these things he was not
only jeopardizing his own interests, but
was falling short of his obligation.
l.. c. Irvine of Washington, d. c., spe-
cial agent of the Southern Commercial
congress, was introduced to the conven-
ton and made an address. Mr.. Irvine
urged united and concerted action of all
the commercial, agricultural. industrial
and financial interests of the state in
obtaining for Alabama the recognition
accorded other states in the commerce
of the country.
Reports Adopted
Routine business included reports from
committees on agriculture, legislation and
immigration which were received and
adopted. After adjournment the associa-
haon visited the Dothan High school
where they were the guests of the do
nestle science department A dainty
luncheon which had been prepared by the
girls department was served them. This
afternoon the visitors and delegates were
given an automobile ride over the city
and county. Nothing but words of praise
for Dothan and this section are heard
Many who had never visited the wire
grass county before marvel at its de-
Yelopment.
Officers Chosen
Immediately after adjournment of thu
morning session of the Alabama Bankers
association the Alabama members of the
American Bankers association meet in
the federal court building and elected the
following officers: Members of the eXecu-
tive council. McLane Tilton, Jr., Pell
City, vice president; for Alabama, George
Malone, Dothan; delegate to the annual
convention of the American Bankers as
sociaton, which will be held at Balt- |
more october 5. T. II. Rennie, Pel City.
The Alabama Bankers association to-
night elected Michael Cody of Montgom-
cry, president; G. l.. Conner of Eufaula,
vice president and M Lane Tilton of Pell
City, secretary. Following a spirited
fight between Decatur, Montgomery, Bir-
mngham and Pensacola, it was decided
to hold the next convention in Decatur,
Birmingham and Montgomery withdrew
and the selection of the north Alabama
town was made unanimous.
AT the convention which will adjourn to-
morrow there are more banks represented
and more delegates present than ever
before in the history of the association.
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