The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-04
ESCLMDIh'S Representative
IT FLORIDA STATE FAIR IN
JACKSONVILLE FILES REPORT

OF Commerce building was most elab-
orately decorated with the national
colors an dthe co1ors OF our allies and
a profusion Of tropical and semi-trop-
ica1 plants. flowers and fruits and
made splendid setting for such an
important event.
The Jacksonville Chamber Of Com
merce is certainv TO be congratulated
the splendid efforts Of its members
and the true southern hospitality,
leaving nothing undone to please and
entertain the visitors and was worthy
of the highest comment and as your
delegate I am registering my pro-
found appreciation
After a series of welcome addresses
and responses, the congress went into
business session and various commit
tees were appointed. Hon. Joshua
Strange, former president and an old
war horse, having won many battles
for the benefit of the farmers of the
u. S. A, addressed the congress at
length giving a history of the achieve
ments and the work Of the congress,
pointing out that such institutions as
r. F. D. mail service, postal savings
banks, government employment SER
vice, etc, are direct results Of the
resolutions of the congress and the
work of it's officers
Then O. G.. Smith, of Nebraska,
vice president and able leader, Off
ciated during many sessions and in
many patriotic feasts throughout the.
assembly of the congress. splendid
luncheon was rendered the delegates
by the Chamber of Commerce at the
Mason Hotel on the opening day and
am sure everybody enjoyed its
abundant menu.
The most outstanding feature Of
the congress were addresses by Hon.
John A. Simpson, president Oklaho-
ma Farmers Union, on Cooperation
and Education"
Bryan Speaks.
w. j. Bryan, of Nebraska, who in
brilliant speech, advanced several
new economic questions. Col William
A. Bowen. of Texas, who very ably
handled the cotton question. Hon.
Clearance I. Ousley, first assistant sec
rotary Of agriculture, who most for
chilly and at length Spoke of the great
work of the Department OF Agrfcul-
ture is doing and advised the farmers
of America to be prepared to hold
their own in the coming resumption
period. He also congratulated and
thanked the farmers for their splen-
did work ana CO-Operat1On IN FURNISH
ing the sinewes of war, and thereby
winning it. Hon. S. A. Rubinow, South
Carolina, who spoke in behalf of the
agricultural extension work and the
boys pig clubs working reserve,
which latter has made a splendid
reputation during the past season.
A sharp tilt raising a question of
principle. following the reading Of the
presidents address and resolutions
was after two hours of spirited de-
bate settled by count vote by states
in favor of an amendment to the
recommendation as read by the presi-
dent. II a904 64
A full ad verbum report Of all ses-
sions of the congress will be mailed to
your delegate within a few weeks
and he will then take the liberty of
touching on some questions vital to
our rural life and our economic well
fare -" Aa8i
In closing I beg to say that your
delegate greatly enjoyed the trip to
Jacksonville, having profited by 1t
much and from observation has fully
satisfied himself that Escambia coun-
ty is the best place in the state for
agricultural pursuits and he is glad
that he has thrown his lot with you
and will stay and lend his services to
county, state and fellow citizens. I as
sure you, as long as you will let him,
and life prevails.