Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-09-30

The prosperity of the agricultural indus
try is fundamental to the general pros
perity of the State. During the recon.
struction p,iod this industry has passed
through IA0st difficult experience. The
prices for staple agricultural products have
fallen much below the cost of production
Every effort has been made by the Demo-
cratic Administration to assist the State
agencies. the University Of Maryland and
the farmers generally to tide over this try
ing period. Beneficial legislation in the
interest of agriculture and as liberal ap.
propriations as the State finances would
permit we given by the last Legislature
toward developing this industry. Special
assistance has been rendered. in response
to the urgent need of the farmers. in ar
ranging an emergency redemption fund for
the control of tuberculosis among cattle.
We believe in all movements among
farmers which will benefit the industry
and be in the interest of the consumer.
While great progress has been made
during the past few years in the develop
ment of our agricultural resources, yet much
remains to be done in the field of educa-
ton, investigation and extension work
among our people. Through the proper
development of the agricultural agencies
of the State. the productive capacity Of
Maryland farms, and Of the industries
dependent upon them. can be much in
creased.
We favor the continued development Of
the University Of Maryland and the State
Department of Agriculture. as far as the
States financial condition will permit, as
sound business investment for the bene-
fit Of all the people.
We believe in fostering every agency
and promoting every effort Of the farmer:
in Maryland toward the advertisement o.
our agricultural resources and the further
improvement of our agricultural conditions
We favor the further development of tn,
public school system of the State and com
petent, well-trained teachers. in full &C
cord with American ideals. in all public
school positions, to the end that a sounC
education may be within the reach Of al
the children of the State.
We pledge our party to an extension Of
the facilities for teacher training. both IL
the normal schools and in the service.
We deplore the alarming business de-
preston and unemployment which has
followed the advent Of the Republican
National Administration. and which de-
prives millions Of our citizens Of theil
right to strive not only for success but fO
living.
We pledge our party to do everything
possible to relieve this situation by thu
vigorous pushing Of needed public works
such as roads, bridges and general con
struction, and in every other way In which
the State, either alone or in cooperation
with the Federal Government can properly
initiate or aid.
We call attention to the work Of thu
commission, appointed pursuant to the &C
OF a Democratic Legislature. to Investigate
mining conditions in this State, and WI
pledge our party to suitable legislation fo
the betterment Of these conditions.
We declare our confidence In the polit
ical judgment and capacity Of the regis
tered voters of the Democratic party ant
do again declare that the power ant
privilege Of nominating party candidate
by direct vote should remain with the peo
pie. We pledge our party to pass only sucl
amendments to the Primary Election Law