Milford chronicle., 1913-12-19
Cooperation.

SIN however great diversity OF opinion regarding this most
vital question.
Cooperation
Cooperation is no longer in the experimental stage Mil
lions OF dollars worth of business has been done through Grange
cooperative during the last quarter century The
most notable the Grange Fire Insurance Companies
of which stands second Many the State
Grange contracts have proved profitable and satisfactory and
would be even gave this the attention deserves
In the Declaration of Purposes laid down by the founders of
Order find these definite ITO foster mutual
understanding and cooperation and for business interests
we desire to bring producers and consumers farmers and
tacturers into the direct and friendly relations possible
The failures that ay been made have been magnhed the dis
credit the great good accomplished The time has when
In order to meet the great combinations of today with which
the farmers must DEAL comprehensive of cooper
alton necessary lhepces oarm products while advancing are
not keeping pace with those other lines of production
the farmer to-day receiving just share of the dollar that the
ultimate consumer compelled to for his products Your
Executive Committee all times ready to assist and to
for the purchase of goods whenever the demand would
seem to warrant You in return should stand by the committee
in its business arrangements whenever practicable not only for
benefit and protection but fol the protection of the
Order at large An exchange column will probably be opened
in the National Grange Monthly in the future, which
properly handled should do much to aid the proper exchange
OF farm products among our members
Parcels Post
The Post enacted by Congress- August "a 9I2
and made operative the first of last January while that
could be desired great step advance Its provisions
being carried better and its benefits the country at large
es had dared to hope We should to powers of
curaed and that further LEGISLATION be secured that the service
be made LIBERAL both to rates and size OF packages
transported.
United States Senators.
The halls with delight the fact that the Constitutional
Amendment providing for direct election of United States SEN
has been ratified by sufficient number of States and
change and is with feeling Of just pride that we note Its
adoption.
Cause Temperance still of the vital ques
of the day. The WebbKenyon law and the Hazel anti
shipping law great in advance Both have thus tar
stood the tests OF the court and are being generally accepted
be hoped that Maryland will close the the stream
that constantly flowing borders The greatest rail
roads of the country no longer permit Intoxicating
liquors by their employees and there nothing dangerous
person who under the influence liquor is permitted to
drive an automooe upon our Puonc nlgn"ays aso n
with pleasure that of our abe Sisters the honored Pres
dent of the State WOmans Christian Temperance Union
Legislation.
In accordance with passed the last annual
session Of this Grange legislative committee was appointed to
look after pending legislation, parcu ay that appeanmg TO
good the people large and to the business OF agcu
ure This committee performed their duties in careful and
digent manner and at minimum COST desire 10 Iake nls
opportunity tender them sincere appreciation Some un
desirable legislation opposed and that will tend to
place State well to the fore thoroughly progressive was
passed Some laws worthy Of mention The Factory nspc
Law; the Law Limiting the Hours of Employment for Wo-
and Children the Act Providing or an Aiatee Toege
Newark; the Act Fixing Standards OF Weights
Measures we'll various others in which as Patrons
vitality interested There will be no session OF tne enal
Assembly this winter but there several subjects which my
judgment should be brought attention. that they may
have due attention and be ready o a. lne p
me namely Increased Protection for Obscued Railroad Cross
ngs; the Establishment of Uniform Automobile Signal and
Speed Law for the Entire State to include ooh Iown ana
try and provide for the enforcement OF the same
Provide for the Forfeiture of the License OF any Auto
Driver Addicted to Intemperance.
Transportation
Our aversed by of the greatest railroads ex
stence should be able the best OF service
But @ the old story fate trains and inadequate service
has again FORE It propabe that the loss to Del
eacb Growers last season owing to late deliveries alone
amounted than all the charges for transportation What
was true regarding peaches less true regarding all
perisble products would recommend that the Transpoa
ton present this matter to the railroad company and
the matter cannot be satisfactorily adjusted that 1t be
laid before Commerce Commission The proposed
increase freight rates believe, to be unwaranted and
would srenuousy oppose the same.
In Conclus
When one year ago. you called to this important posi-
ton the honor you had conferred and the tremendous
responsibility imposed Having faith in the loyal Patrons OF
Delaware the work determined fill the office to the
best of my ability Through your instruction cordial invita-
ton was the National Grange to hold its next s
sion in Delaware. This invitation accepted, so that while
Delaware the pleasure Of entertaining, would call to
mind the that though Delaware is small in the Patrons
of Delaware proud their good heritage and not to be
found wanting in hospitality Therefore it will be necessary
for meeting appoint all needed committees with full power
TO make all plans for the reception and entertainment OF the
National Grange we'll for adjourned meeting OF the
State Grange confer the Sixth Degree just previous to the
working of the Seventh by the Priests of Demeter.
In