The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-28


Patrons Exchange has been doing
something along this line, 1 believe
the work has only begun. The pur-
| pos of the organization is to sell crops
direct to the consumer and also to
buy direct from the producer or man
ufacturer. The success of this de-
ponds largely upon the amount of
business transacted. Thus far the
buying part has been most easily so1v-
| ed. If you have the ready cash you
will find but little trouble in getting,
anything made for sale at first cost,
especially if you represent the pur-
chasing power of a number of people
and desire a quantity. This is where
the Exchange is working most sue
cessfully thus far; but I believe there
are many other lines it may take up,
and aid in solving many of the far
mers problems, If the Patrons will
give it their careful consideration.
The ISress.
We recommend to each Grange the
appointment of a regular correspon-
dent, who shall see that the papers
are supplied with Grange items.
The State Board of Agriculture and
| Agricultural Colleges.
As the representative farmers or
ganiation whose aim is to unite all
| mem bers of the family in one purpose,
it becomes our duty as well as our
work of allied organizations.
Foremo st among these is the State
Board of agriculture, which is to-day
exerting tremendous influence in ev-
| cry part of the state. Through the
institute meetings which have been ar
ranged by the Secretary in the past
| in connection with the Grange, the
scope of work has greatly increased,
| and the amount of information and
enthusiasm that has been carried to
meetings cannot be estimated.
truAt that even more of this work will
| be done in the future.
h The increased attendance upon our
Agricultural College is the best proof
possible that it is steadily Increasing
| in it's field of service and influence
over the coming generation.
The Grange has always worked con-
sistently for its best interests as it
has seen the way, and it rejoices to-
day in the growth and prosperity of
| the college In the future trust the
tive terest in whatever will pro-
mote it's welfare.
Some State Oranges have made ar
engagements for one or more scholar
ships to be established for the bene-
| fit of deserving young men of limited
means, members of the order. I
think this worthy object, and would
recommend that a committee be ap-
pointed at this session to investigate
what other states are doing along this
line, and report at our next annual
session.
Education.
| have often said that education was
/. the cornerstone upon which the
iGrange rests. That is as true to-day
as ever. The Grange should always
stand for better system in our public
/ schools We may say that the old
SesI7 n mr.
much, and it is just as well for us TO
ask if the schools of to-day are full
filling their greatest mission. AS now
conducted in many instances, espec-
/ tally in rural districts. lis not the
health of the children lost sight of in
4 a large degree? A system that re-
qJires overwork and a demand upon
the nervous forces that causes a
/ breaking down, is wrong.
The Grange as an organization,
teaches the easiest and most progress
sive ways of doing their Iife's work on
| the farm.
The lines taken up by our Lecturer
should also be educational TO every
member of the Grange
Legislation.
There were several matters brought
before the National Grange. and favor
able action taken upon some, with
commentator that they be pre-
scented to the several State Oranges.
/ One, in regard to amending the Con-
stitution of the United States proVid-
ling for the election of u. s: Senators
by direct vote, recommending that the
matter be brought to the attention of
all the State Oranges at their annual
meeting, and that such action be ta-
ken by these Oranges will in
duence most ffavorabIy the vote of the
State Legislature upon such amend
ment.
| AnotK1er, recommending the en-
dorsement of the Page-Wilson voca-
tiona1 education bill also advising the
active enlistment of the energies of
every State Grange. Suggesting that
| the Lecturers OF each subordinate and
Pomona Grange secure copy of the
| bill and devote at least a portion
| of one meeting at an early date to a
discussion of said bill, followed, if
possible by resolutions and personal
letters to Senators and Congressmen
urging the enactment of this bill.
Another, in regard to counterfeiting
genuine butter; opposing the Lever
Bill which, if enacted into law, will
remove all restrictions to the coloring
of oIeo-margarine in imitation Of but
ter. The resolution was as follows:
That we are strongly opposed to the
| Lever BILL" and that we demand the
| enactment of law that shall, as far
/ as possible. prevent the fraudulent sale
| of butter substitutes by prohibiting
their manufacture and sale when con-
tanning a higher shade of yellow than
that produced by the adnixture of 55
1 per cent of pure white.
AS all these questions affect the in
terest of Agriculture in our state,
| trust this session will place itself on
record as supporting the National
Grange principles.
Taxation.
| One year ago you continued the
committee of three appointed by this
body to investigate the conditions re-
lating to assessment of taxes on farm
property, as comptred to the assess
ment of taxes on other properties; and
| to weport at this meeting, recommend
| ing some action looking for a more