The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-20

that the market demands. We could
tory, flax fibre mill and many other
industries here if we could only get
together on them. A few more hogs,
and a packing plant Is assured. Let's
start in there and resolve that by next
years meeting we will bring about
this result. We can do it If we work
together. Is it worth while? Shall
we try it? But I promised not to
preach and I have already taken up
too much Of your time. Before closing
let me call your attention to the corn
show and the pure seed show at the
Emerson -Brantingham building, the
poultry show in the Gaar-Scott build
ing, and the dog show in the Whee-
lock Auto Co. garage.
They are we'll worth visiting, and
now, wishing you a successful and
profitable meeting, ! will leave you to
the tender mercies Of your president"
Hearing the Young People. ..
Following Secretary Hardy's cordial
words, President Worst stated to the
grain. growers that it had been his
purpose this year in outlining the pro-
gran1me to provide a place for the
young people who were taking up ag-
ricultural work early On the pro-
gramme SO that everyone might hear
their discussions of their problems be-
fore the various departmental sections
Of the association began.
With this thought in mind, two Of
the chief addresses of the morning
were assigned to younger recruits in
the agricultural line. Both handled
their subjects in excellent manner.
They were Charles Hammond, instruc-
tor in agriculture at the Minot nor
NAL school, and Miss Mae Hooper, in
structor in home economics at the
Valley City normal school.
Particularly was the address Of
Miss Hooper instructive and pleas
ing. Miss Hooper is a graduate of the
North Dakota Agricultural college,
where she made a remarkable record
and In her present work reflects much
credit upon the institution. Her ad-
dress this morning, delivered without
the slightest reference to paper or
even notes, was expressed in most ex-
cellent language and in a happy man
ner. In fact she quite captivated her
audience both by her presence on the
platform and by forceful remarks.
Miss Hooper spoke on the subject of
Home Economics in Secondary
Schools. She emphasized the necessi-
ty of domestic science as a part Of
every girls training and pointed out
that the sphere of woman was dis
tinctly, in her opinion, the home.
<ALtCI AAA. ASdu Ills du-
dress, j. G. Haney Of Grand Forks,
superintendent of the farm experiment
station of the International Harvester
Co., in North Dakota near the city Of
Grand Forks, gave brief talk on the
subject of Alfalfa, which will be more
fully discussed by Mr.. Haney again
tonight at the evening session at $3.50
o'clock.
Committees Named.
C3rocfro,+ worst
Mr.. Haney. he named the conventions
two important committees, on nomin-
ations and resolutions.
The committee on nominations COM
prises w. c. Palmer of Fargo, A.
Brackett Of Excelsior, Mimi, and ). e.
Eastgates of Larimore.
The committee on resolutions is
composed of J. Sonquist Of Hope, A.
A. DeSchmidt of Battle Lake, Mimi,
and III. e. Thomas Of Minnewaukon.
Speaking on the subject of Agricul-
ture in Secondary Schools, Prof.
Charles w. Hammond, Of the Minot
normal school, said:
THE very nature of agriculture as
one of the fundamental sciences and
the vital importance of this science
to the people of the world make 1T at
present one Of the most popular voca-
tional subjects to be adopted in sec
ondary schools. The time has arrived.
however, for the dispelling Of the idea
that agriculture Is a fad. Its place in
the secondary schools is yet in the ex-
perrin mental stage and it is only by
careful foresight and keen Judgment
that 1t will be developed so as to bring
out all its latent possibilities and aug
ment It's influence. Farming is now
taking it's proper place and assuming
a business dignity along with brother
and sister professions. The youth
that is to take his position upon the
farm must be trained Just as precise
ly and scientifically as he would for
any other profession. Too much time
has been spent on the effort to win
out against foreign countries in the
race for industrial supremacy. Too
much energy has been spent naturally
and artificially In the UP building Of
great Industrial centers. Too little
time and effort has been spent on the
foundation science OF American indus
trial existence American agriculture.
The farmer can no longer be content
to calmly rely upon the bounty of ma
ture. The great weight OF evidence
plainly shows that Providence is
ceasing its protective supervision OF
fools and the American farmer.
Our nation has reached the situa-
tion where serious thought must be
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