The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-07-25
FAVOR RETUEN Of
RAILROADS TO OWNERS
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rifices for liberty-ever 20 the shed.
ding of their blood on the battle fields
france. Therefore,


our deepest appreciation Of the deeds
of valor performed by them in the
great struggle for the principles of
democracy as against those of autoc-
racy, and welcome back to this coun.
try those who have returned and re.
we're the memory of those who have
made the supreme sacrifice.
Resolved, That we commend all
farmers who so willing made so
many sacrifices in order that they fur
nished needed supplies to the allied
armies, thereby enabling the soldiers
to march boldly to the battle front.
Resolved. That we commend the
national farmer and present state ad-
ministration for all efforts made in
behalf of the soldiers of the war in
going to and returning from the seat
of war.
Resolved That believing that the
owners of railroads in time of peace
can operate the lines of road more to
the interest and convenience of the
public than can the government, we
recommend that lines of transporta.
ton be returned to the control of
their former owners at the earliest
possible moment.
Resolved That we commend the
advanced movement of the states to-
wards higher education in all lines,
fully realizing that the day has some
when farmers need to be educated
to the highest degree possible
Be 1t resolved, That this conven-
ton heartily endorse the re-appoint-
ment of DR.. NJ. Jacobs as state veteri-
marian and whereas the control of
transmissable live stock diseases is
absolutely essential fore the contin-
ued development of this great indus
try,
Be it further resolved, That this
convention gives full approval in the
work that is now being conducted to.
ward the control and eradication of
hog cholera, tuberculosis and all
other infectious and contagious dis
eases of live stock.
Be it resolved by the Middle Ten
nesse Farmers Institute. in conven-
ton assembled at Columbia. Tennes-
see, That the action of the board of
trustees of the University of Ten
nessee in electing Prof H. A. Morgan
president of the University of Ten
nessee and allowing him to remain
dean of the agricultural department
Of the university be. and the same is
hereby endorses and approved and
the thanks of the institute extended to
the board of trustees of the universe
ty for its action IN this regard.
Be it further resolved, That this in
stitute recognizes in Prof. Morgan an
educator who is thoroughly abreast
with the times and who will introduce
into he agricultural department of the
university scientific and approved
methods of agriculture which will re-
dound to the prosperity and welfare
of the state.
Resolved, That the farmers of Mid.
die Tennessee in convention assem-
mled give our hearty endorsement to
the present dog law as enacted by
the last legislature, and pledge our
BEST efforts in the enforcement of the
same.
Be it resolved by the Middle Ten.
nessec Farmers Institute in conven-
ton assembled ut Columbia. Tennes,
see, That we endorse and approve the
re-appointment of Mr.. w. T. Magruder
as state dairy commissioner of the
state of Tennessee, and we wish in
this connection to bear testimony to
his efficient. intelligent and progress.
sive conduct of his department. Thor.
oughly alert, courteous and intelli-
gent, he has, in the opinion of this in
stitute, been signally successful in
the administration of his office, and
his re-appointment to this responsible
position deserves commentator and
endorsement at the hands of the farm
ers of the state, and such by this res
olution is unreservedly given to him
and to the administration of his of
fee.
Resolved, That we give our hearty
approval and endorsement to the
course of President Wilson in secur.
ing the signature of all allies to the
league of nations. and urge upon all
members of congress and the senate
of the United States who have the
interest of the peace of the world at
heart to sustain him in his action.
Be it resolved by the Middle Ten
nessee Farmers Institute in conven-
ton assembled at Columbia, Tennes-
see, That we heartily endorse the
movement for the improvement of
the roads of the state and of the ap-