The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-22

| North Dakota State fair; is in a posi-
ton to be thoroughly conversant with
the spread of the movement in this
state, n hd assured the members
present that next years state fair
will see the finest display of live
stock ever gathered together in North
Dakota. He urged the members of the
association to do their duty in bring
ing exhibits Of high grade stock to the
fair in order to contribute to it's sue
cess. .
He emphasized the necessity for the
farmers Of the state to raise
thing more than grain, to diversity, in
order to maintain the productiveness Of
their farms, and illustrated his point
with several stories Of the early days.
Special Meetings for Horse Men. .
Professor Richards was the next
speaker. He announced a plan to
hold auxiliary meetings Of the live
stock men in the pavilion at the A. c..
on Friday.
These meetings will be of special
interest to horse men. In the morn
ing there will be a practical demon
stration Of fine horses.
In the afternoon there will be ad-
dresses on topics of practical interest
to horse men by Prof. Van Ess, DR..
w. F. Crewe of Bismarck, and w. L.
Houser.
Business Meeting.
Following the programme Of
speeches the business meeting was
held.
The secretary's report was read by
Secretary Richards. The report show
ed a membership of 237 at the pres
emit time, and this is steadily in
creasing.
The Breeders Directory.
Il ,1
which 5000 copies were published, has
proven of great value to the breeders
Of the state. More than 1000 inquir-
les have been received during the past
wear at the A. c., asking about pure
bred stock, 'and where the animals
can be obtained. The Breeders Di-
rectory contains the names of all the
men in the state who are breeding,
pure bred stock for sale, with the
breed and other information of inter
est to prospective buyers.
Report of Sessions.
The report of the 1912 and 1918
the press. One thousand copies Of
these have been printed. They con-
tain the addresses made at the 1918
convention, and are of value to stock
breeders.
Practical Questions Discussed.
The law which requires an attend
ant for single or less than carload,
lots Of stock was discussed, and it
was the general opinion that this rule
was detrimental to the spread of the
growing of pure bred livestock in the
state.
The Livestock Registry association
will take this matter up with several
other questions, and will spend a con-
siderable sum to get action by the
Interstate Commerce commission in
order to secure a rate for thorough,
bred stock. This would enable the
stock to be shipped at a reasonable
rate, both for sale and for exhibit att
fairs
Resolutions Drafted.
A committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed by the chair, n drafted ap-
propriate resolutions, in which they
thanked h press for their
ton, the officers of the association for
their work during the year, the COM
mercial club for their efforts in behalf
Of the visitors. and the creator of the
universe for the very excellent type Of
winter weather which this country has
enjoyed SO far this season.
Discussed TubercuIin Law.
A considerable discussion was held
on the new legislative enactment re-
curing the tuberculin test for all
thoroughbred stock sold for breeding
purposes, and the ]concensus of opinion
was h a the law as at present en-
forced is not a good one, as it inter-
feres with the spread of the thorough
bred movement, while there is no ex-
animation required for grade animals.
and the disease may be spread through
them.
Election Of Officers.
A unanimous ballot was cast for the
reelection Of Pres. Donald Campbell.