Arizona republican., 1922-05-27

extending thanks to the merchants
and business men who had made the
dinner possible by contributing the
food served emphasized the idea of
doing, not talking" or which his or
ganization stands. 1t Is not case
of the young man, but everybody in
civic affairs, he added. Patriotism
means taking an interest in civic at
fairs and boosting the community, he
declared. Don't put 1t off-put it
over!" was his appeal in closing a
plea for all to get behind and boost
city and state.
Farmer" Brown Talks
C.. S. Brown. best known as
Farmer Brown" president of the
Arizona Farm Bureau federation. out
lined the hopes of the farmers in
shortening and Strengthening the dis
tance from producer to consumer by
cooperation. "The American farmer
has the biggest job IN the world to-
day." he said. thar of feeding no.
900, 900 people. But the farmer must
have new methods. 1t is up to him
and to you to change the circum-
stances which have held him back"
The spirit OF cooperation is re-
ceiving attention now. he added. Men
of all industries who make up the
Arizona Industrial congress are ap
plying the principles and bringing all
interests together. TT is that spirit
which will awaken us to reap the
harvest that is due u.s." he concluded.
George w. Micllle, president of the
Merchants and Manufacturers asso-
citation. who spoke ON THE Distrib-
utor." and George III. Todd. who
spoke on THE Steel Industry in Ari-
zona." both referred to the necessity
for concerted action to better condi-
tions.
Tom Akers of the Arizona Gazette
concluded witty address with a
reiterated tribute TO the spirit of CO.
operation. We are bound by the
very impetus Of that spirit to keep
the name Arizona in the very fore
front of progress and prosperity he
declared. 1T is the link that holds
when others break in the brotherhood
of man."
Charles A. Stauffer, general man
ager of The Arizona Republican,
pointed out that the dinner was a
practical demonstration of the su-
periority of Arizona products, and
urged. now that the week has proved
such a success. that every citizen
continue the TRADE at Home--Buy
Arizona Products" m ovem n
throughout the years.
Tells Work of State Congress
p. @. Spilsbury. the concluding
speaker, related how practical CO.
operation has been brought about
through the Arizona Industrial con-
gress to better conditions throughout
the state. The congress has linked
together every industry and every
activity in the state. the producer,
distributor. transporter. consumer.
"This is the first attempt in the
United States to co-relate all activi-
ties" he said; "the first time all have
come together TO work for the COM
mon good. The congress is founded
in the realization that the prosperity
of the state depends on the prosperity
of the individual"
The successful work OF the con-
gress in increasing the use of Ari-
zona products was touched upon By
Mr.. Spilsbury, who mentioned 9
number of instances of marked bene-
fit. In this connection he emphasized
the necessity of proper grading. pack
ing and marketing, and told how the
| Industrial congress and the bushes:
lllClI III ~ oil VAC leli ia III
reau in organizing marketing asso-
| Citations to provide these essentials.
THE quicker we can helf th'
| farmer the better 1t is for the state.
/ he declared.
| Business concerns throughout tbs
state are cooperating in this move
ment to increase the use Of Arizona
| products, he stated. The moyemen
| is not confined to Trade at HON,
| Week" he added, but is a lasting
| campaign.
| "All we ask is that citizens join t
help the other man. Have faith il
! Arizona. and we'll reach the top,
was his closing point.
The meeting was marked by an al
of goodfellowship. and the hearty ap
| plause and keen attention showed
that all present realized the signifi
canoe of the occasion