The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-15

government wanted to help them, and
would help them but could not under
take to do so with individuals, but as
cooperating as a great
state unit, pledge the hearty support
of the department of agriculture, and
plainly stated that the efforts started
if carried out along the lines as con-
templated was one OF the best market
ing and distributing systems yet pre-
scented and would meet their strongest
support and aid to perfect and carry
out
Meeting at Ocala November 26th
and 9th, when officers were elected,
bylaws as prepared under direction
of Mr.. Bassett, with few changes were
adopted. Old finance committee by
special resolution empowered and
made the organization committee, to
meet, carry out and perfect such
plans as would put the Bureau in OPP
Grafton.
Meeting called at jacksonville Dec
ember 18th, which was attended by
Messrs. Meffert, Light, DR.. Weaver
and secretary, who remained several
days perfecting plans for operation,
and comforting with parties to take
charge as sales manager. Too much
stress cannot be given this movement
as the most vital question confront
ing the state of Florida as well as all
other Southern states, is that of prop
er marketing and distribution. This
organization founded as it is to handle
this great question and solve this
problem, in an intelligent thorough
systematic business way. In no way
conflicting with the Florida Citrus Ex-
change, but heartily endorsing and en-
couraging to join with and handle
their business through this organiza-
ton.
meeting was putting DR.. Weaver in
the field as state organizer, and ar
ranging for opening an Office in Jack
sonville, securing a secretary
er, and as, quickly as possible begir
the handling of the members ship.
ments.
Mr.. j. M. Meffert has consented tt
take the presidency for the first year
with Mr.. John L. Edwards as treas
urer and Mr.. L. S. Light as a vice
president, gives due recognition t.
Marion county, and her Board o.
Trade that is the godfather of tn,
movement. This will be a monumen
to our organization that will be on,
of it's coming features of thorough
and persistent effort.
Every citizen and member of tn,
board should become fully acquainted
with the purposes of this marketing
and distributing bureau, and US,
their influence in every way to ali
its success.
Important legislation begun b.
Congressman Clark, in his bill 1878
to lower rates on vegetables an,
/ fruits throughout the United States
and putting same on mileage an,
percentage basis similar to that eff
fective with last changes of expires
rates, to be operative in connection
with marketing conditions in FIorids
Special resolutions commencing thi
action and also for eourtesies eS
tended your secretary when in Wash
ington in behalf of Marion county in
:. terests.
/ Special committee work in connec
ton with the location of a peanu
! butter factory. Owing to financis
, depression, could not offer any finar
! cial aid to this enterprise.
Agitation as to advisability {
change from present municipal I
commission form of government, wit
) question Still pending.
: Efforts to secure a baseball teal
to select 7Ocala as their spring trair
/ ing camp. Still under considerable
: by several clubs. One of the mai
: features is, owing to financial cond
: tions Ocala is unable to offer any. il
t ducements other than the best di;
4 mond and grounds in the state. Al
: other evidence and reason for OF
y people to rally and put our ball par
:. in first class condition with gran
f stand, bleachers, lockers and shows
). bath. When times get better a fur
e could be raised and we can get Il
). pick of any league team as Ocala
: advantage cannot be excelled an,
e where in the state.