Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-02-24
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL NEWS
Department Edited by c. Hsyman. County Agricultural Ape"
for the Farmers and Stockmen Of Luna cou"V
Phone No. $50

In the mines, the factory, ana the milis'
who are also real producers along with
the farmers, make an effort compar-
nhle 10 his to see there Is just as little
labor expense as possible In each ar
ticle turned out by their hands, there
by helping the farmers OF America,
who in turn will help the laborer. This
Is not inconsistent with the views ana
desires OF the loyal. intelligent labor
ing men. who recognize the mutual al
vantage to all in an honest days work
for an honest days pay. Given this,
and the manufacturers, jobbers ana
retailers taking a reasonable profit ana
recognizing the harm that must ulti-
mately come from profiteering upon me
farmer. the question of the high cost
OF living will largely solve itself TO the
permanent good Of all concerned.
ION the other hand, II the whole
country. all business and all labor, does
not recognize this as common prob
lem" the secretary continued, "and do
those things which give the farmer II
fair compensation for his efforts, do
those things which will make farming
remunerative, pleasant and as attrac-
tive as other lines Of endeavor the
conditions will not improve. ON the
contrary, more and more Will the
young men leave the farms, more and
more win the older men become dis
couraged. and less and less will there
he OF farm produce TO divide among
the whole people for their sustenance,
and higher and higher will go the
price OF that which Is produced.
attention must he given by public
spirited citizens TO the methods whlch
tend to quicken and cheaper distribu'
tion OF farm products, such as better
terminal facilities, easier transfers. IN
land water transportation, back haul
ing and roundabout routes eliminated
We must all interest ourselves IN help'
ing solve the problems Of the farmer
land furnish him facilities that VIII
helm him In his business. While such
Facilities must he furnished, we find on
the contrary there IL now being made
AN assault on the farm loan bank
which gives the farmer money ON fav'
orable terms, without commissions
without renewal charges, finances
him TO carry on the fundamental nc
tivity of our country, gives him lone
time that he may plan ahead wher'
necessary. The assault Is made by sci
fish interests. and their success would
I'm NV Judgment. lie blow Ia agricul
, trre In America and result In ultimate
, harm to all interests. But how many
, business men in America have recog
nized this. as their problem, or interest
. ed themselves In the farmers behalf
, Very few. and yet they would well nj
!, ford. in fact must, interest themselve
, I'm this and other problems afoctin
the farmer, or they will feel the reaC
2 ton. -,
.The farmers Of America are viii
ing and anxious to meet the problem
, of reducing the cost Of living as
mutual one. They seek the cooperd
/, tion. sunnort and sympathy Of the bus
!. ness world. and receiving II they wi
!, do their part and more. All OF u
working to this end are strengthenln
:, md making permanent agriculture, III
!, very foundation Of our whole structure
! and therefore doing well for our coui
! trv as n whole. Every person, u
" matter In what walk Of life he ma
= he engaged. should have II sympnthetl
/. helpful interest In agriculture he nell
ful TO the farmer. and see he gets
:, fair square deal In all matters. Sure
such nm attitude Is an expression OF u
:, highest tyne Of patriotism In peace.