Putnam patriot., 1915-12-10

Trade Rooms, WilIimantie, at 1o o'clock, October 1zlh. The exhibits were arranged by schools, as the final prizes were awarded in that way
 These prizes were made possible by the kind assistance of Mrs. Il. Il Spaulding, who not only encouraged the work, but took an active part ia organizing it, and who procured most oi the money to p4y for the badges.
 Foaf demonstrations Of canning Of fruits and vegetables were given by Miss N. |. Sprague, assistant leader Of Boys aaa Gisls3 club al storrs.
 Cooperation
 Soon after ! afii ed in the county, l was asked about cooperative buying of fertilizer, and if the new county agent was going to supply the county with its fertilizer 1 found en altogether wrong impression Gf the duties of q county agent regarding the buying of supplies. Consequently there afe prop ably many who were disappointed when cid not issue general .recom- menduion regarding the Use of feitih- zefs, and a statement that all who wanted such goods could get them at the office ot the Farm iBureau. l sue. eeeded however, in getting few farm cts in Woodstock together in the right way, and in cooperating withRthem in the purchase ef car load of fertilizer The scheme of organization which si followed then, and which 1 shall con. tinue to follow, was this: When there is enougS local interest in cooperative buying, or selling, or anything, those interested will be so organized that they are local cooperative society. lpreferably ineorporated.) They will have their own officers and will con duct their own business.
 The purchase of fertilizer by the Woodstock farmers was done thru a man who WAS local agent for asterliIi- ger concern. The value of lsooperati5n in the purchase Of supplies in carload quantities was wei shown.
 An opportunity has been given this fall to further demonstrate the advisa- biity of cooperation in the purchase of supplies. met with many inquiries concerning the possibility Of eooperst ing in buying grain The Woodstock director and 1 spent some time n find ing uut whal could be done. Ne found enough interest to warrant the order ing of split ear Of bran ano middl- iogs. This was ordered from Web ster grain man after the local men were given chance 10 meet his prices. The car arrived within few days, and those who had ordered the grain came aft il promptly. All but one have paid ca,h for their grain, and he is man who lives away from his farm and who pays bills monthly.
 Enough interest was shown in other grain to warrant the ordering of & small car of dried brewers grains. A few tons Of cottonseed were also purs chased thru this same Webster dealer. lie had ordered early enough to enable him to make a price considerably lower than the present market.
 In conclusion, let me say that I feel that start has been made, that little has been accomplished on each of my projects. The past of the Wind ham County Farmers association l have just accounted for; the future lies in the hands of The farmers of Windham County, and in those whom they have elected As directors of their association. My relations with the directors have been most pleasant, May they continue to keep their Hired Mann busy, and make him live up 10 the most highly plimentary title given him by friend as a pun on his initials. which are W. c., when these were made to stand for Wind h"m County. making The eomniefe nanle :" N ln'i isu uualk heane .A