The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-08-17
RURAL MAIL CARRIERS
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL CONVEN.
TTON OF SOUTH DAKOTA
ASSOCIATION.

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association is now in session in this
city. The Madison school board of
fered the use of the assembly room
in the Central building and the pro-
ceedings are In continuance there to-
day.
The delegate attendance is "a
which number together with the
wives of delegates and other visitors
makes the entire attendance about
so. The official personnel includes
G. s. McVey. of Madison. president;
w. F.. Harvey, of Clark, vice presi-
dent; Fred DeGroot. of Volga. secre-
tary, and j. l.. Boyd. of Wolsey,
treasurer. The business of this con-
vention is handled through the audit
ing, credentials. resolution and by
laws committees.
On Friday, August 16. at $3.50 a.
M, the first session was called to or
der by Ed Fulwider, of Ramona,
president of the Lake county asso-
citation. Following the opening song,
America" an invocation vas offer
ed by Rev. McKibbin, of the Presby-
terrain church. Mayor James Robert
son, of Madison, delivered the well
come address and greetings to the
assembled carriers were very our
~teously extended by local postmaster
DIR. William Lowe. w. Il. Harvey, of
CLARK. made a fitting response setting
forth the appreciation of the dele
gates for all courtesies and favors
extended by the city of Madison and
all those whose efforts made for the
comfort, instruction and entertain
ment of the rural carriers while in
session.
After the presentation of the gavel
to State President Mcvey. that pre-
siding officers annual address was
given. In well chosen words he
spoke of the rural carriers organic
alton, of its work and of its value,
both to those who composed 1t and
to the government under which each
member labored. His remarks were
well received. The appointment of
committees occurred just before the
midday adjournment.
The afternoon session began at
1870 o'clock with unison singing of
THE Star S%pangled Banner" In the
|, absence of Rev. III. w. Minish, of the
nj. K. church, Mr.. +. DeGroot offered
prayer.
Prof. l.. @. Atherton. Of the State
Normal, delivered one of the adj
dresses of the afternoon. He spoke
of the development of rural popula-
ltion-its struggles, its needs, its OPP
portunities of today and Its proper
ton to that of urban communities.
A general survey of rural life brought
out the fact that our rural young
folks have unlimited opportunities
for developing and equipping them
selves for great usefulness. Our live
stock industry and grain yield are
unsatisfactory. Improvement being
needed in each. Scientific farming
Is absolutely necessary for great pro.
ductivity. therefore, our rural popu-
lation must study soil chemistry
For restoration of chemical of the
should be legumes, clover or alfalfa
In closing Prof. Atherton made the
strong appeal that all Americans
should uphold our government.
Hon. ID. C. ~Issenhuth, of Redfield,
next addressed the convention on the
subject OF bird life in South Dakota,
His address vas interesting and In
structive and many points were made
clearer by his use of pictures OF oul
) birds. painted very true to life. Mr.
: Issenhuth's description proved his IA
miliarity with our friends, the birds
and n one present can forget hi.
story of their uses to man.
Fred Lambert, of Sioux City, al
auto tire specialist, gave a very In
teresting talk on auto tires, theiI
: construction, adaptability to service
; their use and care and their value t
! rural carriers.
Inspector Beatty dealt with the re
adjustment OF rural delivery service
especially here in South Dakota. Hi
statements were given close attention
: for this is a subject of vital interest
= affecting as 1t does every postal EN-
; ploye of the government now OF
. rural routes.
: The roll was called and a repor
from the ~credential committee wa
j placed on record after which an ad
journment for the day duly made.
AT 1880 p. M, the Lake County as
= ISOLATION gave a theater party to tn
visiting delegates and their wives a
! the Lyric.
The second days session Is now be
ing held, a report of which will b
given later.
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