The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-07-12
ENTHUSIASM Runs HIGH
Speeches by Griffith Richards and Rich
ard Kaiser Arouse People Of Outlying
Community tc New Realization of
Agricultural Possibilities.

The County Council of Defense Sc
cured a new recruit On Monday evening
when Salem enlisted in the war for
conservation and cooperation. The
important step was taken in the course
Of an enthusiastic get-together meet
ing'' held at the town hall and came
as the result of fine combination of
oratory, patriotism and sociability.
The will of the people as voiced by
its one hundred and fifty representa-
tives there present unanimously favored
the councils plan to mobilize and Or
ganize the resources of the county
in an effort to secure an early
"peace with victory" for the United
States and its allies.
The stage for the evening Is perform
ance was admirably set by Miss Lii
liam Gottlieb s patriotic solo and Miss
Florence HaWley's flag dance. Both
numbers were received with an enthu-
siasm which indicated the appreciative
spirit Of the audience and augured well
for the speakers who followed. When
the applause, which followed their rem
dition had subsidized, the chairman, a
Salem man, introduced Griffith Richards
and Richard Kaiser, who delivered the
principal addresses Of the evening.
Both speakers displayed a rare grasp
of subject matter and pleasing de-
livery which made their remarks very
impressive. The attention accorded
them throughout their speeches and this
expressions Of appreciation which
followed them evidenced the high
standard Of oratory exhibited in
their presentation.
County Agent Richards naturally
presented the more agricultural aspects
of the conservation problem. He urged
the introduction Of cost systems in
farming al an effective means Of secur-
ing increased efficiency in production
and more general economy in consump-
tion. He emphasized the enormity Of
the task which had been placed upon
the farmer in the present war and ex-
pressed a confidence in the ability of
the agricultural class to meet the de-
mands of the emergency with prompt
ness and suf1ciency. He explained
further than this that the county agent
was at their service at any time and
would be glad to aid them in any way
he could in meeting the pressing emery
encies of the international situation.
In conclusion he showed the value Of
intensive farming and urged its prac-
tice on larger scale than had ever
before been attempted in this com
munity. The practically Of his re-
marks and the unassuming way in
which they were offered commended
them heartily to his aii11+ses@~zs9>e and the
applause which followed them was proof
of the deep impression made
The Subjects introduced bv Mr..
Richards were heartily endorsed by Mr..
Kaiser, the next speaker on the pro
gram. Assuring the citizens OF. Salem
that the bankers and business men Of
Kenosha were anxious for their patron
age, he explained the value Of greater
financial and commercial unity in the
prosecution of the present war. He al
so urged the more extensive use of
school houses as social centers in which
sentiment might be more completely
unified for the advancement of civic,
state and national movements. He
spoke with sincerity that made di-
rect appeal and so contributed an adj
conclusion to the formal cere-
monies of the evenings meeting.
Following Mr.. Kaiser's speech the
floor of the hall was cleared for dane
ing. The Synco-Pep orchestra furnish
ed the musical inspiration for this di-
version with the varied repertoire which
has made it SO popular throughout the
county. Waltzes, two-steps and tan
goes, alternated on the dance program
and all were received with liveliness
and amiability characteristic of Sa-
LENS social life. At late hour the
familiar strains Of Home Sweet
Home signalized the end of the rev
elry and sent the gay participants to
their separate homes with feeling
that the evening had been pleasur-
able to them and profitabic for their
community and country.