Arizona republican., 1917-04-23


 by being planted in soils not adapted to various crops. and WHEREAS, many farmers are using more seed than is necessary for best results, be it
 RESOLVED, that the attention of the public should be directed by the press of the state ana other agencies to the fact that amateurs should engage in gardening to a limited extent only and with the advice of experienced garden CTS or those who are informed in re- gard to the proper methods of planting and carin~ for garden crops; be it also RESOLVED, that the attention of the farmers of the state be directed to the fact that excessive amounts of seeds are frequently planted especially of the grain sorghums. resulting in a short production as well as waste of seed
 Assest Council of Defense
 W HEREAS, a state of war exists be- tween the United States of America and Germany: and
 WHEREAS, at the request of the President of the United States, State Councils of Defense have been organ ized in the various commonwealths of the nation for the purpose of effecting the most thorough preparation for the most complete service: and
 WHEREAS. in the State of Arizona, at the call of the governor of the state, there has been organized the Arizona State Council of Defense for the pur- pose of rendering the fullest possible assistance in this time of the nations crisis be it
 RESOLVED that the Arizona Agri- cultural Mobilization and Conservation conference express to the American State Council of Defense it's desire to cooperate in every way possible and render it's most hearty support RESOLVED, further, that a CODY of these resolutions he spread upon the minutes. a copy sent to the governor of the state of Arizona. and copy sent to the chairman of the Production, Con- servation and Food Distribution com mittee of the Arizona State Council of Defense.
 Extension Service WHEREAS, it has been shown that the present Agricultural Extension or ganization of the College of Agricul- ture, University of Arizona, co-operat- ing with the United States department of agriculture, is the most logical agen- cy through which field work for in- creased food production can be accom- plished: and
 
 able to add to such organization such other field workers as will meet the present emergency; be it
 RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this body that county agricultural agents should be added to all agricul- tural counties not now represented, and that other field specialists may be added to immediately facilitate food productions; and be it further
 RESOLVED that all schools, both town and rural where teachers are available as local leaders. do organize and promulgate boys and girls clubs: that school boards or other organiZa tons make immediate provision to fi- nance and authorize such supervisors and local sclub leaders to act at once coordinate such work with the state and federal organization of boys and girls clubs of the Agricultural Exten- sion service of the university. W WdEREAS, the question of labor for harvesting of foodstuffs is one of the greatest for our present consideration be il
 RESOLVED. that we. theimembers of this conference do hereby urge that those officers of the state entrusted With the expenditure of the funds ap propriated at our last legislature for the maintenance of labor bureau CO., operate with postmasters of the state and other state and federal labor bu reaus in devising an effective method of giving the farmers of the state who desire labor the nectssary assistance required for harvesting food crops.
 Range Stock
 W NHEREAS, the production of beef ana mutton from our million head or range stock, our most substantial source Of meat supplies is a most inn portant factor in utilizing our natural range and home grown feeds for sup plying food and clothing in the present emergency: be it
 RESOLVED, that a state e-wide pro- paganda be urged with the United states forest officials and in general throughout the state for the adoption or measures to conserve and manage our ranges in order to produce the maximum meat and fiber. possible at this crisis.
 Tobacco
 WHEREAS, the United States Year BOOK for 1914 states that 1.224. .OO0 acres are devoted to tobacco growing: and
 WHEREAS, the average production of corn in the tobacco growing states was 20 bushels per acre for the same year. which would yield a total of 24.- fSh.G00 bushels of corn: and
 WHEREAS. this acreage could at this time be devoted to the production of necessary foodstuffs: be it
 RESOLVED that it is the sense of this conference that the United States department of agriculture should be urged to bring about as soon as pos- slbie a decrease in the acreage devoted 10 tobacco growing in order that this acreage might be devoted to the pro- ductlon of food supplies to meet the present demands
 W HEREAS. in several localities seed. labor and land are all available for in = creased food production; and
 WHEREAS, the only element lacking to bring about the desired results is 1 money with which to finance the pro- ducer until crops can be harvested, or relief secured from other sources: be it RESOLVED. that we request the committee on Production. Conservation and Distribution of Foods of the State | Council of Defense. that they give inn mediate and serious consideration to our probelm in an attempt to work out same to conclusion.
 Universal Military Training
 HEREAS. the United States is now at war with great nations possessed of vast armies while this country has an almost insignificant armed force: and
 WHEREAS, we believe that it is the equal duty of all citizens to bear arms Tor their country and we believe that the principles of universal military service and conscription are founded on justice and fairness to all. and will result in raising an effective army il,