Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-12
AT STATE HOUSE
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the organization. Mr. Gulnac en-
phatically brought up rural condi-
lions and stated that the boys should
be praised for leaving some of the
rural districts. considering the con-
ditions.
The agricultural problems, AR. Gull
nae said he knew little about. But
he said he knew one cannot buy
Maine apple on the train or at the
fruit store. The apples on sale are
from Oregon or California. He said
he knew Herman eggs to be Shipped
to Boston and then shipped back to
Bangor. Why shouldn't butter be
raised in Maine? Why should hay
for numbering districts be brought in
from out of the State?
The campaign to boom the use of
Maine articles is another thing the
State Chamber wishes to put over.
Women when they buy can ask for
Mine articles.
To inaugurate a know Maine"
campaign is another part of antici-
pated endeavor. The reason for I'M
developed water. Mr.. Gulnac said n
men of the State do not realize that
this development is possible. A bill
is before Congress to place the wa
ter power of Maine under federal
control. A few kilograms have been
sent to Washington to protest this
but no delegation has been sent.
The road situation is a big prob
lem. Yet some people because they
went to the polls last fall and voted
for the road bond issue that they
have done all they could. They
should see that that money is spent
wisely. Most of the people forget
the middle phrase in the govern
ment for the people, by the people
and of the people"
Secretary White announced the vari-
Gus meeting places of the direc;orates
which went into special sessions to re-
port later in the House of Representa-
tives at the general meeting.
The directorates returned from their
conferences and the general E:eeting
was reopcned at
Industrial
i
question Of the development of water
power; the housing problem; the ques-
ton of an association of industry; f.
finance were taken up as possible work.
Commercial
Fl. T. Merrill. chairman. said the meet
ing was enthusiastic. ansporiation,
marketing common labor problems. He
hcir lott
very much the cooperation of the labor
directorate.
DiscouraginG knocking: the licensing
of peGd.ers; increasing summer t3Lrsts;
urging of buying at home; closer re.a-
tons of merchants and agr.cuhurssts.
Agricultural -
II, D. Eaton of Watervilie reported
for the directorate. 3. G. McIntire was
chosen as chairman. First motion was
to go on record as against daylight saw
ing and to try TO have some definite
action taken on the mixture of time.
Other things. labor, transportation and
marketing conditions were discussed.
The farmer in Chicago last week re-
ceived the same for his cattle as he did
six years. This was brought up at their
session, Mr.. Eaton said.
Labor
Roscoe Eddy, chairman of this direc-
torate. reported that their organization
had been perfected. Industrial prob
lens were taken up. 1t is the ambition
and desire of the labor group to cooper
ate in every way possible with the State
of
trial League. I'VE want a better I'M
Outstanding between capital and labor
We can see the dawning of a better
day" He said several matters were
discussed. Many people have left the
State because there is no place to live
Profteering was another matter
taken up by the labor directorate. Prof.
teering is on the increase. 1t is the
greatest economic issue the United
States has ever faced. We deny the
increased cost of labor is the reason
for the high cost of living"
Home
Mrs. Robert Treat Whitehouse, chair
man. reported. Mrs. W. F. Atwood Of
Bangor as secretary pro tenn. The home
department is to be clearing house for
woman's organizations of the State, by
affiliating with the Chamber Of Com
merce; marketing rural products; coop
Grating with the Maine bankers; aiding
Know Maine campaign.
Service
Col. Albert Greenlaw, chairman. re-
ported. Frank Southland was elected
secretary and Harold Weeks of Fair
field the other member of the commit
tee. This directorate will make. no Of
fers but will stand ready to receive any
recommendations.
The educational and the professional
directorate are yet to be appointed. A
committee from the United CONNER
cial Travellers was appointed in connec-
ton with the commercial directorate.
Chairman Merrill reported. The work
Of the commercial travellers bureau was
reported upon.
The Budget
Mr.. Gulnac said much has been said
about the budget. Henry F. Merrill of
Portland will act as chairman of the
budget committee. Mr.. Merrill said this
meeting was a real remarkable meet
ing. In times past these people have
been meeting in various sections but
now to meet all together marks a most
remarkable event. The outcome of the
meeting will be the consensus of opin-
ion.
The budget proposed: Four mon
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