Newark post., 1919-12-10
Agriculture.

Agriculture.
"Since God placed man on earth
agriculture has existed, and it will
continue to exist as it is the vital
factor in mans existence. The
agriculturists of America have
labored under abnormal conditions
during the last four years on ac-
count of labor conditions, and |
do not see any help in sight un-
less, we as farmers, unite and work
for shorter fixed hours on the basis
of cost plus a fair profit.
Education.
"There is no subject in Delaware
that is more discussed at present
than education. New then we have
a chance OF get better schools,
something for which we have al
ways asked and worked it seems
that many of US are not willing to
support them. 1t is unfortunate
that this increase in taxes for bett-
er schools should coincide with the
increase that comes from the de-
preciated dollar of this year That
the latter alone would have more
than doubled taxes, is lost sight of
behind the fact that the better
school conditions call for money.
Statistics tell us that we have been
sorely in need of a charged school
system in Delaware. Now that it
is within our grasp, do not let us
turn it down. | earnestly recon-
mend that we declare ourselves in
favor of the school law and that
we give it our undivided support.
Temperance.
"The Order of P. of H. has al
ways stood for temperance and we
must not relax on the eve of vic
tory. We must watch and work or
all gained will be lost. Therefore,
l recommend that this State grange
give to the temperance cause, our
unanimous support at the coming
election in 1920 and also at the
next session of the legislature in
1921.
Legislation
During the reconstruction per-
iod it is more necessary than ever
that we keep close on the heels of
new bills both in Washington and
Dover. Our office in Washington
is always ready to give and take
advice on all matters. | earnestly
request and urge that all members
use postage stamps on our repre-
sentatives in Congress. The Ma
tional Grange declared itself in
favor of the League of Nations
and | believe we should do the
same. Let us do all we can to
have the eighteenth amendment
ratified at the next legislature. We
must also secure the passage of g
law regulating traffic on our new
concrete roads, which shall de.
mand the pneumatic tire as a work.
ing start instead of the tonnage
which would be almost impossible
to regulate.
Down with all Bolshevik move
ments. He should also favor hon.
est journalism.
"Believeing that the budget sys.
TEN is the only system with which
to run public business, | recon.
mend that this grange declare it.
self in favor of the budget system
in county, State and nation.
Transportation.
1--WE have always had this wark
before lis and we have not accom-
plished much. Our solution is
that we support all public improve
ments in waterways and public
roads in both State and nation.
Cooperation.
I'VE are again face to face witt
this great problem, and we are NJ
nearer solving it. The Nationa
Grange has appointed a committed
on this subject to meet in earl!
winter in Washington and see wha
can be done. The New York Stat,
Grange has accomplished a grea
deal in this line, both in buying
and selling, and | recommend tina
our secretary get in communica
ton with the New York Grang
and keep himself informed o,
prices of seeds, feeds and othe
commodities which they handl
and which we have to buy.
Taxation.
"There is certainly room for in
provement in this part of our Stat
government. All property shoul
haor &c cboro Of toy blJt 1ya aT