Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-15

watched by farmer on the commission.
Mr.. Taylor gave reports on various
stock selling schemes, warning farmers to
refer to the State federation before pur-
chasing stock In any such schemes.
The address of President Brown paid
tribute to the officers Of the organiza-
ton. who, he said, "have tried to follow
progressive, and at the same time, sound
policies. ANY action" he said, that
gives promise OF leading to permanent
results must be carefully thought out
and we'll considered. Ill-advised action,
especially in this time Of readjustment,
wien minds tend to thoughts Of unfair
ness and selfshness on the part OF many,
may lead to reaction and destroy the
usefulness Of the farmers organization"
The farmers organization Mr.. Brown
said, "came into existence as n result OF
the position In which the farmer found
himself when dealing with great social,
educational and economic conditions.
Practically all other business, profess
sions and occupations have organized TO
protect and further their interests. Farm
ing interests, which represent greater
production than all other interests com
bined. have been unorganized. and as
producers have met organized buying
sumers. have met organized selling with
unorganized buying. IL Is question not
open for argument that In the settlement
OF all public and economic questions,
the interests bringing organization to
bear on the subject have a very great
influence In securing a solution Of the
problem favorable 70 them. Hence. In an
organized world, unorgauized business
Is bound TO suffer when dealing with or
ganized interests"
He called attention to the adoption in
the platform Of the two leading political
parties, OF agricultural planks. and I'D
vised contipuance Of cooperation OF the
federation with the State Department OF
Agriculture.
Mr.. Brown spoke OF the cooperative
marketing system In vogue IN many
States aud expressed the hope that the
results OF the investigation OF this sys-
tenn In the Pacific Coast States. would b.
productive Of good 10 he farmers Of Iu-
diana. lie called attention to the re-
forms brought about by the live stock
commission ia Indiana and by the con
fereace Of the grain producers and grain
dealers.
Tho president called on, the mombers
OF the organization 70 elect officers IN
and then giving the officers the fullest
support possible.
MUTUAL INSURANCE
TO BE CONSIDERED.
One Of the important suggestions Of
the president was the appointment OF a
committee TO investigate the benefits Of
mutual insurance companies FOR the pro-
tectiOn OF both life and property OF
farmers. Accident and liability insur-
nnce. he said should be included in tails
investigation, 10 the end that the farmer
may use his best influence 10 promote
such systems a prove to be best.
The suggestion OF Mr.. Brown YVES
brought about because OF the high rates
OF insurance paid by the farmer, be-
cause Insurance companies consider him
a hazardous risk.
He recommended that the minimum
dues Of the counties be placed at s., snd
that the State dues be made s. per mem
Der.
Governor Eject McCray. who was 10
have spoken at the morning session, was
not present and Prof G. /. Christie of
Purdue University was put on the pro-
gram TO deliver his address al I 80 o'clock
this afternoon, In place Of Mr.. McCray.
The report Of the credentials commit
tee was delayed because OF the late ar
rival Of many Of the delegates, until late
in the afternoon session. Each district
met following the noon adjournment, %
select members OF the nominating COM
mlttee The method this year, OF nam
Ing the nominating committee. has met
with the approval Of the farmers. This
method provides for the naming Of mem
bers Of this important committee by the
farmers themse yes. instead OF by the
president a. has been the custom.
The report OF e. Z. Reynolds, treasurer.
ana editor Of the HoOser Farmer the
federation organ, showed the organiza-
tlon to be in good shape financially. Mr.
Reynolds suggested the appointment OF
committee on finance to prepare II
budget system OF handling the financial
affairs of the organization
Mr. Reynolds report showed the con-
ditlon Of the organization from Jan.
to Oct 81. 1920.