The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-01-27
1000 FARMERS AT FARM BUREAU
MEETINGS; EXCELLENT SPEAKERS

ness men and farmers together. He
made plea for better support OF the
that unless North Dakota adopted a
building program like Minnesota. Mon
tana, Nebraska and many other states,
we could not hope to keep our best
! the state. He advocates a millage tax
for the maintenance Of the institutions
and the sale of % year bonds for erect
ing buildings.
"On the rear seat of the old Henry
Ford, so effectively that one could
fairly hear the springs creak The
high school orchestra directed by. Prof.
Howard gave some splendid music.
President u. l.. Burdick of the n. d.
Farm Bureau congratulated this city
because the whole town was always will
ing to get out to welcome it's visitors.
He paid County Agent German a fine
compliment. stating that the seven dir
ectors of the state bureau ballotted all
one night to secure a secretary, the vote
for several hours standing to l for
Mr.. German. Mr.. Fuller was; finally
elected. Mr.. Burdick stated that he
hoped the farm bureau would make. life
so attractive on the farm that the boys
and girls would not care to leave.
Mr.. German. brother of N. ID. German
sang two enjoyable solos.
DIR. Spillman proved to be delight
full after dinner speaker. He has a
number of excellent stories pertain
ing to Missouri, his boyhood home. He
said he had made a speech in every
he had made two and he said that the
North Dakota audiences were the easiest
to speak to. The people listen attent-
lively, showing they are interested. He
said that for many years efforts have
been made to increase the yields on
the farm, but now economic problems
must be taken up.
Resolutions
Resolved, That the Ward County
Farm Bureau in convention assembled,
do hereby confirm, and concur in, the
following resolution that We're passed
by the North Dakota Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton at its meeting in the city of
Fargo on Jan. GOTH:
Resolved. That we unanimously in
dorse the Truth and Fabric bill, known
as the French-Capper bill.
That we petition congress to imme-
diately pass special emergency legisia-
producers in America. Of wool, NUT
ton, hides, beef, dairy products and
poultry and poultry products, from the
influx of competing products from for
eign countries.
That We favor national legislation for
the proper regulation Of the stock
yards and the packing interests.
That we commend the Legislature OF
a resolution condemning the practice
OF short selling. and we further ask
congress to pass such laws that will
prohibit all gambling in food products.
That have the utmost
teen, and that we will stand squarely
behind the American Farm Bureau Fed
GRAFTON and the committee of seventeen
in their efforts to put into operation
a cooperative plan for the marketing
Of farm products. which will give the
farmer a fair price for his grain and
will save the consumer the toll which is
now being taken BY the spectators.
That we urge the state Legislature to
provide by statute for the administra
tion of agricultural extension work in
counties by properly organizing county
farm bureaus
Be it finally resolved, that we wish
to correct the impression that has some
how gained certain currency that the
Farm Bureau Federation will absorb
or displace other farm organizations,
and that we take this occasion at our
North Dakota Farm Bureau Federation
will cooperate with all the economic
and educational organizations of farm
ers, and that we at all times hold our
CARNATIONS whose objects are not in
conflict with our own.
Whereas, Practically all non-psrish-
able freight. and a good deal of perish
able freight, can be carried cheaper by
water than by rail, and
Whereas, all the grain growing states
Of the middle west would be benefited
by a deep waterway from the great
Therefore be it resolved that we be-
lieve that the wisest national policy
in solving our transportation problems
Is for our governments. both federal
will Immediately put into operation the
building of the Great Lakes-St. Lawr-
ence deep waterway to the sea.
Whereas, the eight hour day has be-
transportation and manufacturing sys-
TENS Of the country. and
Whereas, practically everything that
the farmer buys must be paid for by
for the labor cost Of the article, and
Whereas, we recognize that an eight
hour day is impossible on the farm if
we are to feed and clothe the world,
therefore be it
Resolved, that in setting the price or
determining the cost Of any agricul-
tural products, the labor cost shall be
figured on the basis of an eight-hour
day and at prevailing wages in the in
Whereas: the demand for county ag-
ricultural work within the county is
constantly increasing and the number
Of farmers cooperating with the extern
sion department Is constantly growing.
it is essential. and necessary to the
success of extension activities that the
work be extended, therefore be It
81 Resolved, tnat the ward county Farm
Bureau favor the continuation of county
agricultural work and the appropriation
of the necessary funds to carry on and
extend the work to meet the demands
Whereas, The Ward County Farm Bu-
reau realizes the Importance of good
roads within the State, and recognizes
the excellent work Of the North Dakota
Good Roads ASSOCIATION, NH
" Therefore, be NJ resolved. that the
Ward County Farnfr Bureau wishes to
commend thu. North Dakota Good Roads
Association for It's excellent work. and
express it's willingness to cooperate.
f Whereas, The Ward County Commits
sioners have through their hearty CO.
operation been largely responsible for
the success Of County Extension work.
Therefore, be 1t resolved, that the
Ward County Farm Bureau wish to eX-
press their appreciation for their CO.
operation, and in general commend the
work they have done in faithfully fill
ing their office.
Whereas, the soil and climatic condi-
stions in this section Of the stateare diff
ferent than those in the eastern and
extreme western part Of the state where
Experimental Sub-stations are estab-
lished
And whereas. the farmers in this sec
ton Of the state deem 1t necessary that
such experiments az will properly DEM
Onstrate and teach what crops are best
adapted to our soils and climatic con-
ditions and how to properly cultivate
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