The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-09
PROGRAM OF FARM
BUREAU WASGIVEN
''.T H.
Units of Mapleton and Vi
cinity Held Session
GOOD TIME NOTED
Entertainment Was of Excellent
Character; the Speech and
REGULATIONS

Despite the sub zero weather last
night, the joint meeting of the Farm
Bureau units Of Mapleton and vi
entity was very largely attended,
and a pleasing and instructive pro-
gram carried out. The gathering
was held in the Americon Legion
hall. 1t was presided owed by Ned
Healy, chairman of the Mapleton
Farm Bureau unit. Charles Hall OF
the same unit acted as secretary.
Following the porgram Of the even
ing a luncheon was served. The COT
fee and cups were furnished by John
Albrecht, one of the merchants of
Mapleton, the Mapleton Comm ercial
Club furnished oranges and other
fruit, and ladies of the Mapleton
Farm Bureu unit served the other
eatables. Following the luncheon
the younger people at the meeting
cleared away the tables and chairs
and enjoyed a pleasant hour in dane
ing, while the older people visited
and played cards.
Opened With Songs
The meeting was opened by a
Oh III DuI eau oOuS LdhSu pdII III ny
the entire audience. This was fol-
chairman of the Danville farm bur-
eau unit. Mr.. Ryan spoke of the farm
bureau work in his township, and
said that he had found it difficult
10 keep the work going. Mr.. Ryan took
exceptions to some OF the weed laws
Of the state and suggested what he
thought W ould be good changes. Miss
Margaret Miller followed with a
pianOlogue, accompanied by Miss
Cotton, instructor of music in the
Mapleton schools. Miss Miller re-
-sponded to an encore. Miss Miller's
number was followed by a chorus
by the members of the high school.
James Howieson Of the Sterling unit
gave a reading which was appre-
ciated.
Jones Spoke For Reed
Secretary J. T. Jones of the state
Farm Bureau federation appeared in
place of J. F. Reed, president OF that
federation, who was called to Chi
cago. Mr.. Jones gave splendid talk
on what can be brought about
through Farm Bureau work. He
spoke of the country agent work
which was started about ten years
ago, without any organization back
OF it. The strength of the farm
bureau had been of inestimable
value in aiding county agent in put
ting across good work mapped out
The farm bureau had always stood
for things progressive. The co -oper-
alton between township, county
state and federal units of the Farm
Bureau, had taught the people the
valuable lesson of working 1togeth
err. Among the cooperative bodies
which had been very successful:
were: The livestock commission
creamery associations and grain
selling organizations.
Better Livestock Campaign
County Agent l.. E. Mcmillan told
of the better livestock campaign on
now in this county, and the great
success it was meeting with. Mr.
Mcmillan stressed the importance
of gooQ feeding, which goes hand
in hand with good breeding. He told
OF the value OF alfalfa and soy beans
as good protein feeds. He was glad
to note that a great many farmers
had decided to plant a certain acre
age Of these feed crops.
Charles Z. Hall read a letter from
State Representative T. B. Taylor
Mr.. Taylor told of some of the agri-
cultural bills now before the legis-
lature. He said that he appreciate
the support given him by the farm
bureau units.