The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-12

forcement Of all laws affecting agri
culture and marketing OF farm pro
ducts. should be entrusted 10 and
placed under the control and super
vision Of the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture, elected by the people Of
Texas; and that all agricultural ac-
Invites other than those at the sites
Of State Institutions be conducted
by and through the Department Of
Agriculture Of the State Of Texas
We recommend that whatever fed
eral aid may be rendered farming ac-
Invites. should be done through and
under the absolute control of the
State Department Of Agriculture.
s.. We recommend that the road
building IN the State should be so
planned and put into operation as 10
first accommodate and develop the
farming interests Of the several 10
calities H. the State, rather than IN
the establishment Of tourist high
ways, an we condemn the waste OF
pubic funds in the construction Of
roads which are not durable. The
development of the farming and the
protection Of every other interest.
demand that all roads be built so as
TO accommodate the farming classes
in their community interests such as
marketing farm products. schools.
churches, and building community
centers.
9. We demand that in all cases
where in the sale Of land in Texas.
all the mineral rights have been re
served that such rights be assessed
and taxed as other property n assess
ed and taxed
10 We demand that the Federal
Reserve Bank be amended so that
the Federal Reserve Banks shall lend
money direct 10 farmers on approx
ed warehouse certificates issued
against non-perishable farm pro
ducts: and we insist that the Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress
use all Of their influences 10 have
said Act amended as here suggested
Il has been observed from time 10
time that throughout almost the en-
tire State. much Of the cotton has
been bought on a basis Of undergrad
ing from one-half 10 more than
grade: and at the same time no con
sideration was in any manner. given
to the staple Of cotton. This unjust
custom has. in some localities, entail
ed an average loss Of at least $4,000
to $35 90 per bale on the last years
cotton crop.
In view Of this unfortunate state
of affairs we recommend and insist
that necessary laws be passed at an
early date for the prevention Of such
practice and 10 avoid the occurrence
thereof.
Experience has taught US that II
profitable price is desired for cotton,
Il must be secured by organization
among the farmers, which Is made
more effective by producing q living
at home as far as possible. In this
connection. the State Department Of
Agriculture is at the head Of cot
ton growers association. II began
an educational campaign in 1917 TO
instruct the public how the price OF
cotton is made and how II can be
by the producers, which
has produced satisfactory results.
with 1920, the Depart
ment is organizing the farmers into
a strong compact cotton growers as
ISOLATION under State authority, sup
ervision and expense. thus forming
the strongest and safest cotton grow
ers' association that il is possible 10
form; and we urge all organizations
Of the State to cooperate with the
in forming this associa-
ton and carrying out its aims.
Respectfully submitted,
John Davis. Chairman; W. b.
Weary, T., r. Kone, j. l.. Armstrong,
] W. Q1burn, z. ID. Kemp, J. A.
Kinard, G.. S. Bruce, X. X. Walker, II.
b. Cook. +. J. Randall. T. n. Jones.
eellaneous Statements and Res
olutions.
/. Be 1t resolved; That we in
struct the Secretary Of this Conven-
ton TO prepare copies Of the reports
Of Committees on Resolutions and
Farm Plans for 1920, and furnish
same to all the leading daily papers
for publication In their issue Of Sun
day, Feb. LIST. and TO farm papers and
such other publications as will han
ale same FOR publication at their con
yenience.
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