The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-21
STOCK MEN MEET
Ninth Annual Convention VIII
Be Held in Wichita.
Gov. Allen and Two Former
Governors VIII Speak.
JANUARY 25-26-27 THE DATES
Sec'y Mercer viii Make Annual
Report of Work.
j. c. MOhIer To Tell of 'Days
of Reconstruction"
JANUARY 25-26-27 THE DATES

Gov. Henry J. Allen and two former
Kansas governors-W. r. Stubs OF
Lawrence, and w. J. Bailey of Atchi-
son-wiu address the ninth annual
convention of the Kansas Livestock
association, at Wichita January 25-
1927.
The complete program for the con-
vention, which is expected by officers
of the association to be one of the
most important gatherings of stock
men ever held in Kansas, was an
nounced here today. The state asso-
citation was organized in 1894 and the
present membership is about 10000.
To Discuss Credits.
Features of the convention include
a session devoted to livestock credits,
participated in by several leading
bankers. and a round-table discus
sion led by Kansas StOckmen.
The convention will be called to
order In the forum at 10 o'clock We'd
nesday morning. The invocation is to
be by DR.. Edgar A. Lewther, pastor
of the First Methodist church, Wich-
tia The addresses of welcome, by
Earl c. Elliott. Wichita city manager,
and ". M. G. House, of the Wichita
Chamber of Commerce. will be res
ponded to by r. A. Edward of Castelton
and Mrs. S. II. Billiard, of Tonga
noxie. Then will come the presidents
annual dQQIHSS by JOiAl "A L4u al U.s.
OF Eureka. and an address on what
About Baby Beef Production in Kan
sas," by DIR. G. w. McCampbell, pro-
fessor of animal husbandry, K. s. A.
&, Manhattan.
Report By Mercer.
j. II. Mercer, secretary of the as
ISOLATION, will read his annual report
at the Wednesday afternoon session,
followed by the round-table discus
sions
who Is Responsible for High
Taxes" is the subject of Governor Al
lens talk Thursday morning. He will
be followed by Ex-Governor Stubbs,
Der of the state board of agriculture
and of the national livestock market
ing committee of fifteen.
"A Panacea for the Financial Ills
of the Cowman" is the alluring sub
ject on which Can Callahan, Wichita
banker, will discourse at the financial
session. Others who will make ad-
dresses at this session include F. H.
Foster, state bank commissioner; ex-
Governor Bailey, former member of
the federal reserve board; NJ. L. Nc
Clure, Kansas City, Mo; P. w. Goe-
bel Kansas City; ]. H. Lee. Topeka,
and c. w. Carey, Wichita.
J. c. NIOhIcr to Speak.
The closing session Friday morning
is one of the strongest of the conven-
ton. J. C. Mohler. secretary of the
state board of agriculture. will speak
on the subject I'm Our Days of Re-
construction" Other speakers include
Everett Brown, of Chicago, president
of the National Livestock exchange;
Alvin H. Saunders, editor of the Breed
ers Chicago; r. c. BiGgerstaff, -asso-
ciate editor of the Daily Drovers'
Telegram, Kansas City, Mo-; Frank D.
oh Ind
Hainer, representative the United
States department of agriculture, who
will discuss Livestock Marketing
Supervision"
Among the entertainment features
is a banquet Thursday evening at
which President Edwards will be
toastmaster. The after-dinner speak
ers include Nels Darling, of Oklahoma
City; Wallace Kemp. of Wichita, and
George Tucker, of Eureka.
Round Table Discussions
The subjects and leaders for the
round-table discussions OF W:
Remedial Legislation" Lacey Simp-
son, Canton; cooperative Selling
J.. NJ. Dakin. Wichita; Report from
the Short Grass Section" George Don
Rldson, Greensburg; Conditions in
Sharon Springs; Our Association
Work" James r. Plumb, Emporia
Auction Sales" Arnold Burns, Pea
body: "Spot Lights of the Associa-
ton" W. ]. Miller, Topeka; Coop
erative Marketing and Strengthening, y
II. w. Skinner. Medicine Lodge "Di-
versified Farming" J. o. Evans, Ash
erville; improvements of Livestock
thru Blood Lines" J. o. Southland
Comiskey; Cattle on the Large
Ranges, Arthur Crocker. Bazaar; 'Lo-
cal Observations" E. Z. Frizel. Lar
ned; Finance Suggestions" William
II. Shroyer. MiltOnville; County Pure
Bred Livestock Organizations" Miss
NJ. V. Stanley, Anthony; Signs of the
Times" Fremont Leidy, Leon; County
Auction Sales" Ed Dunn, Holton;
What the Pure Bred Breeder May
Expect" w. A. Cochel,, Manhattan;
''Why I Chose the Cattle Business, u
". D. Ferguson, Grand Summit;
Don't Forget the Milk Cow" w. H
Mott, Harrington.
Reduced round-trip railroad fares
of one and one-half the one way rate
have been allowed for the convention
and the Kansas National Livestock
show which is to be held at the same
time. Officers of the association LAY
emphasis on the fact that delegates
must obtain a certificate from theil
home agent to entitle them to one.
half fares for the return. minimum
Of $50 of these certificates must be
presented at Wichita to guarantee the
rate.