Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-23
ALSO BOARD TO
STUDY COUNTRY
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Gronna Heads First Group;
]. "A. Dinnie One of
the Members.
FULL REPORT ON
PROJECT EXPECTED
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Grand Forks County Men to
Aid Investigation Of
Farm Problems.

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one to survey the mill
and elevator problem in North Dakota
and the other to Investigate agri-
culture conditions and problems in the
state, have been appointed by Gov
ernor r. A. Nestos, it was announced
today. Governor Nestos in his cam
paign announced that he would name
a committee to Investigate the state
mill and elevator business If elected.
Mill and Elevator Commission.
The mill and elevator commits
sion Is headed by former United
States Senator A. j. Gronna OF
Iakota, who was selected, Gov
ernOr Nestos announced, because
of his experience in legislation,
agriculture and business and his
service as chairman of the agri-
cultural affairs committee in the
United States.
other members of this commits
sion include:
State Senator w. j. Church of
York, one of the Nonpartisan
leaders in the senate.
j. A. Dinnie, contractor OF
j. c. Loum of Mayville, farmer.
prominent in the Society OF
Equity. t..r-'
walter Reid Of Armenia, farmer
and business man.
Rural Life Commission. ~
These five men also are members
Of the committee of eleven to invesi-
gate rural problems. Others on the
committee are: Hans GeorgesortH OF
Niagara, president Farm Bureau ted
Grafton; j. H. Riley of Sterling. nresi-
dent Farmers union; T. M. wilma ms
Des Lacs, president Of State Grange;
Steve Moulton e Wahpet,on. ton .N1eR memger M
Nelson sof Emerado, treasurer Wheat
Growers associaf fion.
'-'- II To 4ataDessogr Immed lately. ~
Tho hcc commission. to- investigate the
.Mftl and Elevator associattonis ex-
pected to begin its activities immedi-
ately and to- make a report In the
near future. Funds for travelling ex.
penses will be provided by the indus
trial commission it is expected. N
a. Subjects to BE Covered.
The committee to survey the mil
and elevator association is charged BY
the governor with the duty of making
a report on:
Inc Cost Oh tHc "E0Asu ,EOhAS
mill and elevator project up to
the present time.
The condition Of the portion OF
the buildings already erected,
and whether according to plans
and spec 1cations.
Whether any part of the work
Gun be economically and efici-
cnt'y carried on during the
winter.
OF the buildings.
E:sti,nate OF cost to complete
ts1t. IA dngs and install ma
chinery to make plant ready for
The best methods of selecting
efficient management for the
mil and elevator next fall.
Suggestions as TO recommenda-
n to be made 10 the next leg
islature for the selection OF
aruA.,:llng beard for the Mill and
Elevator association.
The committee OH rural lie
problems is charged with max
ing report on: !
Problems of production, include
ing encouragement OF diVersahca-
ton.
Problems Of storage and financ-
ing:
NrTlt kEt1&AAA5s
Marketing.
Milling.
FOrmation of cooperative as
Any other activities that would
mike farm life more attractive.
Governors Plan.
in a letter to members of the com
mission on the Mill and Elevator az
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desires as follows:
~ have taken the liberty of draft
ing each OF you not only for member
shin on the commission on rura
nroblems, but also as special com
inittee to make a survey OF the mi
and elevator situation, especially VIII
reference to the Grand Forks pro1ec
f..It is my hope and desire that 70
this last mentioned purpose you ma "a
Z be able to meet some time during .n
last week Of this month. or the nrs
week Of January, for the purpose g
outlining the work Of your comml'
tee and agreeing upon the best pos
sible way Of securing satisfactory re
s,iIts n is my expectation that tn
cnmmittee. among other things. woul
seek to ascertain and report on:
First. The cost OF the Grand ForF
mill and elevator project up to tn m
present time; second, wnat Is ~ ~
condition OF the portion Of the bullG
inrs already erected, whether accorc
in9 TO- plans and specifications; thir'
caT any part Of the work be ect
nnmically and well done during IN
ujnter OF should building operation
and Installing OF machinery be defel
red until early spring.; fourth, est
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