Evening star., 1924-12-05
COOLIDGE EN- ROUTE
HOME AFTER GIVING
FARM HELP PLEDGE
Government to Broaden Its
Agricultural Plans, He AS
Serts in Chicago.
BUT USE OF ALL EXISTING
AGENCIES RECOMMENDED
Live Stock Exhibits Greatly Inter
est Executive-Due in Capital
Early Tonight.
Nv the A,sociafcd Ire.s-

Early 1onlgnI.
ny the Associated Press
EN- ROUTE TO WASHINGToN
WITH PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.
GARRETT, Ind, December 5.-Leav-
ing the Middle West a new pro-
nouncement on the farm problem and
carrying with him a closeup picture
of the possibilities of the agricultural
States, President Coolidge was en-
route back to Washington TO-DAY
after his visit to Chicago
The new declaration on the agrt-
cultural question, made by the Execu-
tive in an address last night at thu
International Live Stock Exposition
embraced a pledge of continued and
increased Government aid to farmers
and an appeal to the country's agri-
culturalists to take full advantage Of
the governmental assistance.
Has Strenuous Visit.
The new insight into the possibn-
tiles of the Nations farms was gained
during a visit to the live stock ex-
position, where he viewed the prize
products of the soil. The dozen hours
that Mr.. Coolidge spent yesterday in
Chicago made UP a strenuous day,
and today he took advantage of the
long ride to Washington to rest He
and his party will reach the Capital
early tonight
The route taken by the train on
which the President and Mrs. Cool
idge travelled, one of the regular Chi
cago to Washington trains, took the
Executive through Akron, Ohio; Con
nellsviile, Pa; Cumberland, Md, and
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Speaking to about 500 stockmen
gathered In Chicago for the exposi-
tion, Mr.. Coolidge declared every
prospect seemed to indicate that the
Nation was starting on a new era in
agricultural prosperity. As for the
live stock producers, he advised wiser
production, more efficient marketing
and more intelligent utilization OF
meat products.
Must Use Present Aids.
The Government was prepared 10
do much for the farmer, he said, but
added that the farmer needed to un-
derstand all the facilities that have
been created wherewith he can help
himself, because, unless he adopts the
plans provided, no advantages will be
forthcoming.
In addition to the address at the
live stock exposition and inspection of
the exhibits, he also made a speech
to Chicago business men at a lunch
con OF the Commercial Club and held
dozen or more conferences. He also
found time during his busy day 10
talk over the telephone with Viz.
noy
home in Evanston is recovering from
a recent operation. He inquired as
to Mr. Dawes condition and ex-
pressed regret that he would be un-
able to see him during the stay in
Chicago.
Arriving a the live stock exposi-
tfon just at dusk, after a five-miIr
drive through cheering throngs. the
President and Mrs. Coolidge and the
members of their party were taken
first to TIE prize car lot exhibits ia
the cattle yards.
View Model Exhibits.
They made their way among the
pens over the regular visitors run
ways, then stopped at the model meat
shop, the headquarters of the boys
and girls club, and finally passed be-
tween rows of eam-heated, electri-
cally lighted stalls, where were
housed the individual prize exhibits.
The best in American slaughtering
and breeding cattle, sheep and hogs
was pointed out to the Chief Execu
tive as he made his way through
crowd that many times almost swept
aside the hundreds of police. He
asked frequent questions. showing.
according to his guides, that he had
60 no do, ha co. iV,
New England.
While the President was being en-
tertained at dinner last night by the
exposition officials, Mrs. Coolidge was
the guest of honor at another dinner
given at the nearby Saddle and Sir
loin Club. The first lady was also
luncheon guest at the Illinois Repub
lican Women's Clubs.
Review Champion stocks:
Mr.. Coolidge, on concluding his ad-
dress to the live stock men, walked
across to Dexter Pavilion, where he
and Mrs Coolidge, seated in the pres
idential box, reviewed parade OF
the champion live stock.
First in the procession came the
Deacon, the 11-months- steer, en-
tered from John c. Shaffer's ranch at
Littleton, Colo, and then followed
the champion steers, bulls and cows
of the different breeds. 1t was a liv-
ing demonstration OF the advances
made in breeding in the American
live stock industry, just previously
praised by the President.
Judging of horses followed, and in
this Mrs Coolidge showed particular
interest.
salute Marching Girls.
Members of boy and girl clubs t"
the number of more than a thousand
marched around the great arena.
cheering and singing States songs
Vermont clubs were given the honor
place in recognition of the exposi-
tion's guest When Iowa club girls
filed by carrying a great flag both
the President and Mrs. Coolidge rose
and saluted.
The presidential party then left
the crowded amphitheater amid the
ringing applause of the throngs, and
were driven through a driving rain
to three Pullman cars on cattle
spur at the edge OF the stockyards.
The cars were picked up by the reg
ular train a few minutes later, leav-
ing at 10 pm. for Washington.