Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-12-14
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and used every effort to produce IT,. By
preserving long hours and hard work with
the diseouraging weather conditions and
shortage Of labor they have produced an
immense amount Of food crops,
Vermont has had her share in this
work, When the government asked for
money the farmers responded according
10 their ability, Many of the Subordi
nate and Pomona Oranges subscribed for
bonds ont of their limited treasury,
when the first call for money was
made the Executive Committee Of the
State Grange met and invested $4,000 Of
Grange funds in Liberty Bonds although
this meant a shrinkage Of our income,
Nearly every Grange In our State has
sent one or more Of is members to fight
for our country, aud In this connection,
am glad Ia say that the National
Grange authorized the State Grange, II
they 80 wished, 10 cancel the dues OF the
members who are In the army during the
war We hope that action will BE- taken
upon this question At this session,
I'VE wish at this time TO dedicate all
OF the influence and strength Of the
Grange In Vermont 10 the successful
prosecution of the war, until peace shall
reign throughout the earth.
Remember the Boys.
I'VE ought to remember the boys who
have gone out from ON midst 10 make
the supreme sacrifice
Eve should write to them as often as
possible, send TO them something TO show
they are not forgotten, and, above all,
do our part at home without complaining.
Let us remember that victory will
only come by united effort At the front,
on the sea, in the shops on the farms
aud in our homes, lighting, monuiOctur'
ing, producing and saving"
Cooperative Effort,
Mr. Cady spoke strongly in favor of
cooperation Of farmers because of the
acute labor situation and for other neces'
sary reasons. Tie noted the splendid
work done by the county agricultural
agents in Vermont The speaker re-
ferrcd to the advisabiity of Grange Fairs
and Grange Insurance,
There ought to be- found in every
home in the state papers and magazines
that will keep the people Informed upon
the topic, of the day, We ought to sup
port our local paper, also our State
dailes, We believe that there Is not an
institution that is doing more 10 build
up the State, better its government, aud
advance its interest than the press of
Vermont While We may not agree with
everything that We read We believe that
the press of Vermont reflects the thoughts
and feelings Of II, citizens in an accurate
manner Every family ought To- have q
religion, paper, especially II connected
with any church. The best farm journal,
should he ON every farm table and every
patron should take the National Grange
Monthly"
Good Roads.
Good road, were emphasized a~ lmpcr'
atyc, The people can have such roads
q, they want and are willing to pay for
1--WE believe" said the master, that W.
ought to take better care OF the road,
that We now have even if We do not
build a. much new H. wc have in the
past
MIR. Cady also put in an earnest plea
for education. "Ihr agricultural college
located in th, beautiful city j. stretching
out helping hands 10 the farmers of the
state through II, experiment station, it,
extension work. it, short COURSES in agri.
culture aud above all, it, opportunity
for those who wish to take four years
college course in agriculture The schools
are our schools. the colleges are our col.
lcgcs, the opportunities are ow oppor.
tunltieS,'
Temperance.
"Sincc its organization. the Grange has
taken a definite stand ON the question of
Temperance, always maintaining that the
curse OF intrmpcrancc should be driven
from the land. We have come to see
that the only way in which this can be
done is by National Prohibition of the
manufacture and sale of intoxicating
liquors as a beverage. At the last session
Of Congress, the Senate went on record
for prohibition and we expect that this
question will come before the House of
representatives, at the session which has
Just convened Each member of the
Grange ought to be ready to do his or
her part in this great campaign l feel
that we should express our sentiments
strongly in this convention, and therefore,
leave this for your consideration.
Patrons, we are facing crisis not
only in our country's history, but in our
lives as we'll Let us not be discouraged.
With the spirit of courage and optimism
we can accomplish great things"