Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-01-05
CONVENTION WEEK
At P0CATELL0
Farmers and Housekeepers Week and
Four Big Agricultural and Livestock
Conventions PoeatslIo, Jan. to u.
Auspices Idaho Technical institute.

Plans are eliminating and the stage
is being set for the largest agricultur-
al and stoekgrowing conventions ever
held in the state Of Idaho. The Far
mers' and HdusekeepeTs' Week OF the
Idaho Technical Institute, in conjunc-
tion with the conventions of the Live
Stock Association. tlte Dairymen's
Association. the Swinebreeders' AS
ISOLATION and the Seedgrowers' Asso-
citation all meet at the Idaho Techni-
cal Institute. Pocatello. from Jan. 8
to Jan. u.
In strength of speakers and num-
bers coming to the great meeting this
gathering will be one Of the best ever
held in the Northwest Experts. from
the T.. : Department of Agriculture,
ss,s University and the Idaho Tech,
lie Utah colleges and men Of national
prominence such as Ex-Gov. Ammons
OF Colorado. Lon D. Sweet of Denver
ana Prof. Marshall. the wool and sheep
specialist of Washington. D. c. will
be the leaders in the convention. Be
side these men there are two score of
men who have helped place Idaho on
the map in agriculture and stock rails
ing, who will be present on the pro-
gram to show and tell just how they
have made the successes they have.
Hundreds of entries are coming in
for the big seed show of the Seed
growers Association and these will
all be shown at the Idaho Tech. Pro-
fessor j. wyley Sessions. president OF
the Seed Association is ready to re
ceive exhibits and those interested
should write at once for the big pre-
MUM list Several hundreds of dol
lars and many other valuable prem
lums are being given this year for all
classes OF seed.
Theory In farming is to be set
aside for the stern realities of fact
and practice and the practical results
as obtained by experience viii be the
ruling features Of the entire program
All the speakers are men of actual
experience and are capable OF answer
Ing questions on the respective sub
jects.
The women's program continues
the entire week and is es-
pecially attractive. Miss Caroline
Hunt. food specialist from Washing
ton, D. c.. is one of the best economic
lecturers in the country and she is
ably assisted by G. L. Farrell also OF
Professor Fred Merrill.
formerly with the Department at
famous milk and butter
expert is also on the ladies program.
Miss Amy Kelly. of the University OF
Idaho extension force and Miss Alma
Smith. Professor of Home Economics
at the Idaho Technical Institute. are
to be on the program in practical de-
as will also Miss Lois
Johnson OF the Domestic Art Depart
nent.
There viii be special round table
discussion led by some Of the experts
n economy and food principles on
The High Cost Of LIVING This viii
10 doubt be one of the most popular
sections of all the meetings for wom
n and all are invited to discuss this
cry vital topic Among the demon
trations viii be a meat cutting de-
which last year was one
( the most popular and interesting
There will also be on
onstant display number of labor
aving devices under the auspices OF
he Home Economics Department of
ne Idaho Tech.
Apply for reduced railroad rates at
our local station The meeting lasts
ne entire week and there win be a
God program in each section each
ay Of the week.