The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-02-03

Mayor j. B. Kolner, of Saltwater then addressed the
assemblage The Mayor emphasized the growing need of
still better understanding and spirit of mutual helpulness
between the city and the farmer He advocated 'sget
together project the purpose of better aquanng the
Saltwater merchant with the ashngton County armer
like for the farmer towards Saltwater merchant
The address filed with the spirit loyalty boost
ing for Saltwater and the Better Farming
idea that he the good will of every present.
corded him tribute of generous applause the of his
address
Following vocal selection by Mr. Herbert Barrett Hon.
James A Peterson introduced the speaker Mr.
Peersons address envened by
regarding the farmer of fifty compared to the auto
owning oridng farmer of today Mr. Peterson dwealt
with energy the progress scientific farming has made in
and the influence for social and economic good that
the better farming idea promotes.
Miss Josephine Byrnes of Minneapolis with Miss john
for accompanst then delighted the audience with the
cal selections: 1.-The Land of Long Ago.. and 1.-The STAR
both songs being rendered beautiful clear soprano The
singer accorded appreciative applause.
Two vocal solos by Mr.. M the vocal numbers
the program His splendid rendition of Kentucky Home
and II Love Name of Dixie favored hearty
applause
The speaker, Mr. H. R. Leonard, County Agent for
the association brief but uccnct outline of his mani
fold duties his hopes and ideals for extended the
association and the Washington County
His address filled with facts and figures to show that the
afforded and extended by his department sup
piled long felt want in improving the product breeding
rotation marketing improvements in farm buildings
dayng and the prevention checking plan. diseases of
which the Washington County farmer has gratefully taken
advantage To encourage closer relations of the individual
farmer with his department. he invited the members visit
the location of his Offices better acquant themse
with the facilities and advantages his department accord
the members they will but cooperate with him
the fullest benefits of the better farming Washington
County.
Mr. L. J, Kuhn of Saltwater, the next TO enter
tain the audience with 'Old Darky' comedy song and
dance sk which the assembage greeted with laughter and
applause
After the closing overtwes by Prison Or
chesra the visitors assembled to take luncheon in large
dining hail. in which the orchestra rendered several popu
lar overures Having enjoyed the cordial hospitality of the
State the entire body adjourned the Saltwater Auditorium
complete the unfinished business before the Better
ing Association
Following is the program arranged for the enter
tainment at the forenoon meeting.
Invocation ------- Acting Chaplain
Selections -------Prison Orchestra
Vocal Solo, ta) ''Four-Leaf Clover
(b) banjo Song Observation-Disclosures Miss Lean
Twenty Minute Address
Agricultural Organizations in
the state OF Minnesota ----- Dean A. F. Woods
Vocal Solo, 1.-The sword of Serrara' Knute LaVine
Twenty Minute Address
''rhe Better Farming Association and
the State Prison Senator George H. Sullivan
Ten-Minute Country and City = Mayor Kollner
Vocal Solo, "a Dream Herbert Barrett
Twenty Minute address Hon. James A. Peterson
Vocal solo, The Land of Long Bynes
Vocal Solo, Kentucky Home Prison Talent
Address ----------------WS Soule, Chairman
America Audience