Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19

TEN Of roads in keeping with the demand
of the people and the opportunity afford
ed In this let our idea Of development
be Statewide and conducted in the
manner Of business proposition. Prob
ably the first move would be in taking
advantage Of the government appropria-
tion. by establishing a State Highway
Commission. the details ofAwhich will be
presented TO the General Assembly.
Agricultural interests.
In all our deliberations we must not
forget our agricultural interests. Agri-
culture is the basic industry of our peo-
Pile. Location, proximity to the coun-
try's greatest markets. variety of soils,
climatic conditions-all should encourage
this industry. The possibilities Of Della
ware i'm fruit growing, truck-raising and
dairying, have not approached realiza
tion. In these interests / doubt if any
section Of the country offers such strik-
ing opportunities. Our small fruits. ap-
pies and peaches have, during the past
few years. attracted favorable attention
in our markets. But even yet we have
scarcely tapped our resources. The op-
portunity is here for Delaware to become
the orchard and garden of the East. Ev-
cry announcement should be given TO
the farmer. and the State. whenever pos
sble. should aid in the development Of
this the greatest of her resources. The
State Board of Agriculture, the State
Experiment Station. the Farm the In
stitutes and the County Agents, are all
doing wonderful work. The farmer
should better realize that these institu-
tions are for his use and subject 10 his
call. They stand ready and eager to
aid whenever possible These experts
have valuable information. The farmer
should, SO far as is practical. cooperate
with them. Il is not always possible to
follow their advice but a close co-opera-
tion will materially affect the interests
Of all. They represent the laboratory
and experiment plots in the new ideas
Of better farming.
But we as State officials must re-
member that we can render service, too.
our Apple Grading Laws should be so re-
vised as TO conform with those of other
states. Fertilizer and seed protection
are matters well within our sphere.
Land Reclamation.
In connection with our work in Agri-
culture is the reclamation of low, wet
lands Delaware has a large number of
acres of swamp and lowlands capable OF
being reclaimed. Much Of this land is
rich because of the overflow from adj
iacent soils, and would be most product
i've if properly drained. Because Of the I
increased price for which these lands T
would be assessed there could be added
4 O. IL D. ,f 10 ia
States revenue. Considering these /
'acts, the growth Of agriculture in our
state and the growing demand for land .
he State should start commencement .
ooking toward the reclaiming of these .
ands. The State should, in few years /
Increase in products and taxable values .
to pay for the expense Of drain
lge.
Labor is the foundation upon which
he structure of popular government is
quilt and as such should be recognized; .
Is rights should be guarded and protect
I'd. Labor should have every legislative
safeguard that capital has. I would ask
'our most earnest attention TO the sub
ect Of working mems compensation for
INJURIES. e, wise compensation act safe
,uards both capital and labor. And by
better relationship between
he employer and the employee we shall
lelp social conditions It is. therefore.
'ital that our industries be strengthened
nd our workingmen safeguarded by wise
nd progressive legislation. Our legis-
alton here should be practical. working
or the interests Of both capital and la
or. Before us. each has equal right to
e heard; no advantage should be given
o either.