Evening journal., 1913-06-16

history. on the pages OF which Will
/ be found inscribed the names oil
/ those who served our State and nation
with more than ordinary distinction
. Delaware was the first Of the
Colonies to declare for independence,
supplying with marked hberdh'y,
men. money and patriotic enthusi-
asm TO the cause Of liberty, and was
the very first state to adopt and fatify
the constitution OF the new republic.
with this brief reference to our
early history, let US proceed 10 the
consideration Of subjects which dre
more closely associated with this oc-
j casion.
THE first observance OF farmers
day, which occurred six years ago,
has now developed into an annual
event, celebrated with appropriate eK<
ercises, and anticipated with pleas
ure by thousands Of the people
Throughout the State
within these six years, new ideas
and methods have been inaugurated,
lresulting In a national advancement
of the interest Of our people, and with
the inauguration Of other measures
already under consideration, the day
Of Greater Delaware will soon be-
come an actually.
The Delaware College Of former
days.--beloved Alma Mater Of many
OF our distinguished citizens. stands
forth today stronger than ever by
reason OF the great development and
growing popularity of Der agricul-
tural department, and yet still
larger measure " honor and useful
ness awaits her when the Womans'
Affiliated College will have been COM
pleted, and It then can be said that
tho State OF Delaware no longer de-
nies her young women the same edu-
cational advantages which lave been
accorder her young men.
The non-produoing class OF our
population, whV reside within the
cities and towns in general do not
realize that their very existence is
dependent upon the labor OF the
farmer. You constitute the great
wealth-producing power Of this coun-
try and are absolutely essential to
the existence OF this nation Il is
therefore incumbent upon the nation
al and State government TO do every
thing possible TO benefit the farmer,
by advancing agricultural develop
ment. With this object In view, ex-
perimental and practical work 10 be-
Ing inaugurated everywhere through
out the country, wit han enthusiastic
spirit of liberality, and in syste-
matic manner administered by the
most aggressive and intelligent
minds.
Lest there be those present who
do not appreciate the great work
I which your State is performing, / de.
sire to direct your attention to whai
q Delaware has been and is now doinf
! for the farming interest, helievinl
I that every fair-minded citizen will ad
p NIT that the establishment of tn,
j. State farm has been of great valu,
Q to our agricultural sections. This in
It stltution was not created to serve
y any particular or preferred class o
o our citizens. II is State wide, In III
O theoretical and practical operations
r IL Is Intended 10 benefit the man whc
tills small farm as we'll as the man
who tills large farm, and any farm
er,whatever may be his circumstances
who does not take the time 10 come
J here and make an effort to improve
his condition, by attaining the know
ledge Of the improved methods OF
farming, by the adoption OF which
two blades OF grass can be made TO
grow where only one formerly grew,
has no right to blame anyone but
himself.
II would remind you that this ex-
perimental station was created for
the farmers benefit, and you should
realize your right of ownership there
In, and appreciate the benefits to be
derived from It's operation. Those IN
charge here, are your public servants
Just as much as any official who has
, been elected to office by the vote OF
the people.
This State Ia almost entirely
, agricultural, possessing opportunities
unequalled by any other section. be-
cause II Is admirably situated, In close
y proximity TO the most settled portion
OF our country, wherein is to be fount
a a ready market for all the products
: which can be raised. Therefore, yot
e should take advantage Of all th'
o knowledge which this farm can furn
= ish, 10 increase the productive capa
d city OF your individual farming. and
d by cooperation with this Institution
Il which is operated upon the mos
n practical and modern basis. you cal
10 obtain information. by the application
Il OF which you will be enabled 70 groS
better and larger crops. at yer
Is material less cost OF production
a II would call your attention. espe
n cially, TO the Department Of Agricul
4 tural Extension. A method by whic
the knowledge OF better farming
! brought directly to the farmer. show
7, ing him. on his own farm, under hi
y own conditions, and his personal OF
a servation. how he can increase th
l. productive capacity OF his land. an
m be informed as to the character {
% fertilizers which are best adapted I
X his particular condition. in order
e that he may conserve the fertility {
the soil.
IL "Forty-three States have alread
"A inaugurated this system. To thirty
- seven of these, the National govern
. ment appropriated last year almos
y six hundred thousand dollars for m
purpose of encouraging the adoptio
OF this system of agricultural exter
e sion for the improvement OF fari
g conditions.
Il I'm the last days OF the legislatiy
session of 1911, Representative JohT
son, from Pencader hundred. intro
u duced a bill which provided for q
he appropriation Of nine thousand do
NJ lars, with which to establish thi
NJ system In the State of Delaware I'll
results obtained during the subs,
ms quent two years were so satisfactor