Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-09-17
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lhloNn upon oui ""h -
our independence and must try to
lav the foundation broad and deep
for structure which We hope VIII
surpas. in achievement and great
ne-> many of cur older sisters WI"
are far ahead of H. IN age and OPP
poriunity.
II, by coming here today. can d"
ANYTHING to impress upon you the I'M
poriance of educating all the people
in New Mexico. shall have accom-
plished that which l. upperm"~l III my
mind in the government of this stat =
We may talk ot other things ~ We
plcase. we NAV strive for maieriH
advancement. thinking that wealth i
the most important thing for the btii-
eft of this state. We may advertise
our resources tor the purpose 81
bringing capital for development aud
inducing people from other localities
tn come tn our assistance. but 1t We
fail in the appreciation of the m
portonre of education and overlook
the fact that intelligent and trained
thought are the mo~t important lac
tnr- for our success. We ~hhil laH
far short of reaching what We are
Justly entitled 30 anticipate.
\ free common school education T.
the right of and should he guaranteed
in every child. not only IN New McN
leo. but in the whole United States.
The right ia taN property for pubhr
school, i not questioned. Very lew
citizens. even without children. OBJ
,rrt ia this taXallor, approved ny the
iri.dnm of all VINO have given this
subject unselti-a and impartial COM
~lderaiIon.
We have IN the United Staic-
vhnt /, know a. the American Soc
iriy for Thrift, which l. for the pnr-
nose II intoxicating and advancing
thai idea in the lives OF lndiNd-
nal, and the management OF gov
trumcntal affair.
The children should be- impressed
with the Importance of correct hah-
it,, and thought and action, that they
may become useful. not only /" them
-riyr,. but To- the state.
de- not believe IN penny WISE and
nnuud- foolish" Nor do either
believe IN >nngy. niggnrdly way that
40 not make good ciiizen- There L. -
mean between false economy and
orodisality. aud this the child should
understand ~ order to he able 10
-trer the middle course for personal
aud rivir good.
The outdoor lite i essential I" q
GOOD understanding OF the trac re-
lntion of man a. the general order 81
.bipr, over which he holds dominion.
\ .,uiy of the birds. the flowers. aud
th, Tree. may be made q source ~
measure ~ well A. ot practical benc-
M H. mr,,ic ,cienee which teaches
u correct. careful aud scientific man
Igrmeni Of the household. for the
prl- careful instruction tu cncour
age proper interest IN the boy l"r
agriculture. or some practical vo-
cation. may he made more important
Than arou-ing hopes for things that
can never be realized except by q
very few.
We cannot give all college ed
u,anon. aud al would not rccclN
H.. II II were IN their reach. \ fair
public school education l. due every
child aud l. of the utmost rmp"r-
iancc not only to the individual bat
To- the welfare of the state. Thl- j.
the foundation upon which we must
build Ia accomplish the GLORIOUS II
bereavement which We hope hes IN the
future Tor the great state of New
Mexico.
Al the present tine We hear great
deal about good roads aud II ha> oi
zen been said that this j. The great
e-f question for settlement, in the near
future Equally important l. The
proper conservation aud development
81 the resources which can b. used
Tor irrigation nj land, which are ly-
iag idle ar are not useful To the state
80 they should be-. Mine, of untold
wealth are lying ~ vet untonchrd'
which will add millions 10 the ng'
cregalc wealth of our state. New
railroad, and manufacturing indus
tines will H. time come to enrich our
tnntcrd Interests. Yet greater and
grandrr and more important 10 the
irne welfare of the state, will be the
proper education and training o.
our children. To the end that they may
carefully manage and utilize the 'asi
resources which nature has stored toi