Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-08

Labor LAWS.
labor LEGISLATION has long been
neglected in the state. During tne
last regular session several tmporta..'
recommended by organizeo "a.
Dor were passed by the house Dut nv
the fate Of many of the other 8
sive measures in the senate: tneIe,
fore recommend that those neeoet
laws be put on our statute books at
this time. Also that provision De
made for safeguarding the rights ana
welfare Of the coal miner.
Income Tax.
".As q means of raising more rev.
enue, I recommend that an income
tax be provided for.
Extend Time Of Redemption.
lowing to the successive poor cro2
conditions in some parts OF the STATE
I would recommend that the time Tor
redemption on real estate FORECLOSURES
be legally extended under certain
conditions to two years.
Resolution to Peace Council. Y
'4The time is both fitting and ap.-
propriAte to memorabilia the worlo
peace council as to our desires AND
wishes for permanent peace, and l
recommend that such a concurrent
resolution be adopted and forwarded
to President Wilson.
Industrial Commission.
I'm order that the program and
platform. on which we were elected
may be carried out. I recommend the
creation Of an Industrial commission
which shall have power to establish
and operate any, and all public utlll-
ties that the state may undertake.
Terminal Elevator and Flour Mill.
II recommend that under this COM
mission be established a terminal
elevator and flour mill association
which will include the buying, SELL
ting, storing and manufacturing OF
farm products. Finances to be raised
by the sale of state bonds.
State Hail Insurance.
Compulsory state hail insurance
has been approved and by all means
should be put into operation at this
time.
Ignite Coal
Among the most important needs
light. heat and power. Experiments
carried on by the school Of mines
have demonstrated great possibilities
as to those matters through the de-
velopment Of our vast stores of lig-
that a sate-owned industry in tho
production of Ignite coal. Ignite bri-
quotes and resulting b~y-products be
esta blished and extended as rapidly
as successful operation on a small
scale shall justify larger undertak-
ings.
Homo Building.
I'm order to promote among our
young, the habits of personal thrift,
and saving; and in order. to encourage
farm ownership in the country and
ownership in the towns, and es.
pecially and above all other consid-
crations. in order to put within the
reach of returning soldiers the best
opportunities for the employment OF
their labor in such a way that the
largest possible number of them may
become the owners of their homes
n farms, I recommend the estab.
Eshment OF a department Of public
service modelled somewhat after the
well known building and loan asso.
Citations but with the economies of
large scale production in building ane
of credits at cost placed within the
reach Of all,
Benefit Fund.
Our soldiers and sailors have made
great sacrifices and are deserving OF
some special recognition at You,
hands, and l urgently recommend
that a fund be provided to give them
real assistance in the way Of educa.
ton or to enable them to enter bust
ness, or to provide for themselves 8
home or a farm.
Rural Credit Bank.
I'm order to assist in financing
public utilities and in financing
banks, corporations and associations
and providing for real estate loans
for farmers, I recommend the estab.
lishment Of a state bank which will
act in a similar capacity for our state
as does the Federal Reserve anl
Farm Land banks, for the district ir
which they are located.
I'm conclusion let me say that any
assistance I can give will be gladly
and if, during my term. OF
office, necessity arises you will
called in special session and l will ex.
pect your hearty cooperation then as
l expect it now.
II want to congratulate you upor
being members of this, session which
has such important work to do fol
such a great state. l know you APP.
precAd.e the responsibility that rests
upon you. Also that YOU appreciate
this opportunity to make real con.
structive history for u >be1oved
state. II this Legislature gets RICH,
down to business this afternoon and
continues to keep right on the Job;
restrict the number Of employees tc
the mintmum; eliminate horseplay
ana politics; maintain a strict REGARD
for economy; guard against innocent
Jokers and amendments that will be
ofered by friendly lobbyists, and en-
act legislation that we have promised
the people; give careful attention tc
the quallty OF the laws and make
tnem rev IN number. and adjourn
promptly when you are through4w with
YOU necessary work. Won will" provc