The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
GOVERNOR BAXTER GREETs PA.
IRONS OF HUSBANDRY
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gress. He found IL distinct honor
to represent our state in Washington
and then referred to the activities of
Maine men prominent in affairs at
Washington, including DR.. George Otis
Smith of Skowhegan, member of
fhe Federal Coal Commission. He
commended Names part in the war,
and said our state was a great home
land from which have gone forth men
and women to shape the destiny of
the state. Congressman Nelson add
ed that the courage of the pioneers
still flows in the veins of Maine men
and women today and from them we
look to the future, and urged that the
Changers join hands in good citizen
ship.
William NJ Forgraye of Spring.
field, Mass, past State Lecturer of
Wisconsin State Grange and the pres
ent superintendent of the Massachu-
sets Anti-Saloon League. gave a
stirring address, dealing principally
with the liquor situation. He not
only talked on the progress of pro.
hibition in our own country and state
but its progress in other countries,
dwelling somewhat upon the slogan,
'World without alcohol in 1850 As
might be expected Mr., Forgraye spoke
on the benefits of prohibition and the
enforcement by the officers, criticizing
somewhat the press in its publication
of sensational news. He referred to
Massachusetts as being one of the
three states which refused TO concur
its laws With the Federal laws. and
touched on the matter of prohibition
being a source of income to the far
mer through the manufacture of cider
He urged no alcohol for medical pur-
poses, touched upon the reduction of
the crime wave since prohibition be-
came effective and opposed suffrage
for women, stating that it was not the
good farm women who voted but the
foolish society class.
GOV. BAXTER ARRIVES
Shortly before the conclusion of
Mr.. Forgrave's address Coy. Baxter
and his private secretary, G. r. Chad
bourne arrived and were escorted to
the platform by members of the Po-
mona. The orchestra was playing
as the States Chief Executive took
his seat and the audience arose to
greet him. Mrs. Watson introduced
MN as the man whose name is known
IN every home and with charming
simplicity Gov. Baxter said Govern
ors are just like other folks" 1t
was to be regretted that the Governor
was suffering from an ailment of the
throat and had been ordered that
mOrninp IN Il
lie, by his physician, but said he
should say few words of greeting.
He spoke of his interest in the work
OF the Grange and referred to his re-
cent journey to Washington and
Marion, Ohio, to attend the funeral
of our late President, mentioning that
six of the twelve governors present,
were from New England. He referr-
ed TO the goodness of the nations late
chief executive and said that probably
people would realize more and more
that he had given his life to the SER
vice of his fellow citizens. He also
paid tribute to President Coolidge
and said that he wanted to use the
talents God had given him Just as
faithfully as did Pres. Harding. Gov.
Baxter referred to the road improve
ments and said he would like to dis
cuss the water power situation and
would like to tell the people about
his visits to the schools of Maine.
that he would like to take up some of
the business of the state and referred
to his having vetoed more bills than
most of the other governors put to-
gether, but he added when a man had
duty to perform it was best to go
right through with it. At this point
the Governors throat affection be-
came noticeable but he added that he
believed Governors should go out and
talk things over with the people and
try to get them interested in their
own business. He said there was
no skeleton in the family closet at the
State House and that he was glad to
be governor as it gave a man an op-
portunity to do something for his fell
low citizens and to help make the
state a better place in which to live.
In closing Gov Baxter said that he
appreciated the opportunity of meet
ing the people and that at q later
date he would be pleased to meet with
the Patrons and talk over some of the
interesting things. Secretary Emer-
son then referred to the Pomona hay-
ing endorsed Gov. Bakers efforts in
trying in every way possible to re-
duce the expenses of the state and
taxation, adding "and we stand by it
today" This was graciously ac-
cepted by the Governor
The final speaker of the day was
Hon. L. e. McIntire of Waterford, a
member of the Executive Committee
of the State Grange, who was referr-
ed to by Mrs. Watson, in her intro
duction, as one of the big wheels of
the State Grange Mr. McIntire be-
cause of the lateness of the hour
spoke only briefly but his message
was distinctly to the point. He said
he hoped the Grange members as citi-
zens of the State would try to create
a public sentiment so strong that We
could say to the European nations
"If you want the assistance of Ameri-
ca in every way, stop making plans
for war, pay your debts and get your
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