The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-09

~ nov ANl ltdAflliS AuitlltNs WI Nl'-N-
well stated. We will he equal TO
the crisis confronting us now. The
should it arrive. will come
from the ranks of the ignorant people
of the county, For those who are
educated. know how Ia combat such
unfortunate occurrences. Keep up
education. and the greatest problems
confronting the people of America
will be easily solved"
John Quincy Adams. newly appoint.
ed truant officer, spoke of the neces-
sity of children attending school. He
appealed to the members of the board
in a most stirring manner for their
corporation in this respect He was
high in his praise of the work of
Superintendent zaneis. and informed
his listeners that harmony in the
ranks would produce the greatest of
results. "The school work of the
country is the bulwark Of the Re
public" he said. "and the school laws
are more important than any other
laws in the country"
c. H. Davenport, school board clerk
of Glenn, led the assemblage while
they all rose and sang America"
Ann Thompson acted as accompanist,
on the piano.
Recs Evans Talks
Rees Evans, president OF the Carter
County Poultry Association, spoke OF
the necessity Of the school boards of
the county instructing the pupils of
the schools and the residents Of their
districts, the values, etc, of poultry
by means of annual chicken and egg
shows He read House Bill No. 642.
which was passed by the state legis-
lnture in 1917, and which provided
that for educational purposes, etc,
poultry shows must be conducted
annually during the week commencing
with the last Monday OF November
OF each year, and egg shows during
the week commencing with the last
Monday Of January Of each year, at
each school house In the state OF
Oklahoma, not included in cities of
the first class. The various officers
OF each school district. and the teach
ers Of each schoolhouse are directed
10 cooperate in the holding Of the
shows. and the board and officers
OF each school district are authorized
to eNpend not less than s. nor more
than $40 for each of the shows
Mr.. Evans also read House Bill No.
237. passed by the seventh legislature
In 1919. which states that the shows
shall be held under the general super
vision of n county board consisting
Of the county superintendent of pub
lie instruction, the county farm
demonstration agent, the county homo
demonstration agent. the preside
secretary OF the county branch {.
the Oklahoma State Poultry Fedora
ton, or such officials as there may
from time to time be in the different
counties OF the state"
When Mr.. Evans called for the
number OF members OF school boards
who had respected these laws and
conducted the shows, he found that
but half dozen responded. Mr'
Evans called attention to the fact that
the shows were not only required to
be held by law. but that the children
were entitled TO the great educational
value which shows OF this character
were TO them.
Mrs. Church Explains Work
Mrs. Minnie Il. Church. county
home demonstration. spoke on "The
Years outlook In Home Demonstra-
ton Work" She spoke in n most capa-
BILE manner, explaining the duties Of
her position. and the absolute neces-
sity OF growing girls learning how
to cook. grow gardens. how to can
vegetables as we'll as fruits. etc. She
stated that she now lives on q farm
and could not express In words
the great feeling OF delight which has
come to her since she has occupied
her farm home"
Talk by J. W. Simpkins
7. W. smrkins. county farm agent
explained many interesting plans
which he expects TO carry out In the
near future. One OF them was the
organization Of county farm bureau.
II is Mr.. Slmpkins purpose TO call
meeting on January 18th. of 20 rep
resentativc farmers from all sections
Of the county. TO whom he will ex
plain the purpose OF the organization
II these 25 men see fit to vote IN
favor of II. steps will Immediately
be taken 10 effect the complete county
organization. However, should th'
e5 men decide against the plan, II
will be dropped.
Mr.. Simpkins announced that OF
January 10 TO 10 inclusive. an In
structor from a. and NJ. College NJ
| saltwater will be NJ Ardmorc. anc
while here will instruct nll who carr
10 attend the three day course in th'
rroper manner OF feeding all KINDS
OF cattle. horses. etc. Other matter'
OF Interest to farmers and livestoc'
men will BE- taken mp during TN
three days. The instruction is give'
FREQ. Clnsses will he held ut III
offices of the county agent In IN
courthouse building during tho morn
ings. and at a nearby farm, durinI
the afternoons.
sanitation In Our Schools"
A most instructive address on "sanI
tAtion In Our Schools" was Delivers
In a most able manner by Or. Tucker
Of A. and NJ. College at saltwater
Or. Tucker is one OF the most learnc,
persons In her profession In thi
country. and speaks In n very convine
In gnnd capable manner. she cs'
plalncd during her opening remark
the main object Of the college whici
shc represented WIS 10 reach IN
children and people ot the rurs
communities. Shs emphasized IN