The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-04-18
BALDWIN COUNTY FARMERS EXCHANGE
MEET WITH GROWERS AT FIGLAND PARK

tain matter of especial importance to the
membership. 3. That all the local as
sociations shall furnish such contribu-
lions for publication as they may cen
slider of value. A. That all material in
tended or offered for publication shall be
sent TO the principal office of the Elk
change for editing. 5. That each local
association shall distribute thoroughly
among its members the bulletins which
shall be issued by the Exchange from
time to time. and delivered to the sec
rotary OF each local association; further
that the committee recommends that the
members generally subscribe for one or
more of the local papers. 6. That each
local association shall contribute from its
treasury, in proportion to its member
ship, sum to be used by the Exchange
TO cover the cost OF publication.
The recommendations of the commit
tee were discussed in detail. and on MOS
ton the report was approved.
A motion was made and carried unani-
mously that the Exchange go on record
in protest against the present high and
almost prohibtive freight rates on pro-
duce, and that the Exchange shall join
in any intelligent and reasonable action
taken by other bodies against such rates.
The secretary was authorized 20 COM
municate with persons and bodies which
may be acting in this matter.
There was full discussion of the al
vantage of cooperative buying and the
hest methods thereof. The manager sug-
gested points of value in the discussion.
The bylaws which required daily post
ing OF all produce shipped was explained,
discussed and approved without dissent.
The contract to purchase 100000 stand
ard bushel hampers recently made for
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adopted at the special meeting of April
ist that all orders by local associations
to purchase supplies shall be in the hands
of the Exchange manager by Tuesday of
each week was reported and approved.
Recommendations urging careful pack
ing and delivery, the use of the BGGg
grades for grading Irish potatoes, and
the addition Of a standard" car lead
were made and approved.
The standard car load OF Irish pota-
toes was fixed at 300, one hundred pound
sacks: for sweet potatoes at COO bushel
hampers, and of cucumbers st $50 halnp-
ers.
County Demonstration Agent Smith Of
Escambia County CFla.), being present at
the afternoon session, the chairman asked
him to address the meeting. Mr.. Smith
spoke briefly, but earnestly and TO the
point. He approved the work Of the Tx
change, encouraged its continuance, de-
clared that additional local associations
will unite with the Exchange, AMI ten
dered his good viii and aid IN the work.
All present enthusiastically applauded
Mr.. smiths remarks and showed their
of his generous and kindly
words.
In closing this report the secretary
must put on record word of thanks ana
appreciation for the hospitality shown the
delegates and visitors by the ladies ana
members of the Figland Parh (EscamDla
Growers) Association.
The luncheon was thoroughly ENJOY
able; its service charming, its variety
tempting. and withal the spirit of ge-
niality manifested by the local associa-
ton will leave in the mind of every Wis
ting director very pleasant memories
Added to the luncheon. with its excel
lent coffee various salads, meats anu
nastrty, were cigars and vocal selections
The Escambia Co. Cooperative Gro"
ers' Association--i. E., our host OF rig
land Park, hold regular weekly meetings
which are attended by so per cent of the
Let all the other local as
sooiations make note OF these 1acls-sUC "a
attendance maintains life and interest IN
the work OF the association ana gives
heart and encouragement to the directors
and officers. - ,,..4.o
The meeting adjourned to Bay Mlnette
Saturday, May IA, at IL A. NJ where II
Is hoped an equally interesting ana sat
isfactory session will be held
D. d. JAYNE, Secretary.