Milford chronicle., 1924-07-11
Open Class

Open Class
Section A and B (see limitations il
Rules and A.. Floats-1st, $50; End
$40; 3rd, $50; 4th, $40; 5th, $40; 9th
$5. Walking Groups-1st, S25; End
500; Srd, $40. Walking Individuals
1st, SIS; End, $40; 3rd, $5.
Boys and Girls Club Class
Floats-1st, $50; End, $50; Srd
$40; 4th, $40. Walking Club Groups
list, $25; End, $40; 3rd, $40. Indi-
vidual Walking Club Members list,
SIS; End, $40; 3rd, SIS.
Sweepstakes
A sweepstakes prize of $25OO will
be awarded to the best unit in the
competitive classes of the parade
either a float, walking group or
walking individual.
Outline Plan of Parade
1t is planned to show the progress
and development of agriculture in
Delaware by depicting events in
chronological order covering pioneer
farm life, the development of agri-
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methods, and the history and growth
of the present types of farmers or
ganizatiOns in the state. The rela-
tiOn of agricultural extension as
conducted by the University of Del
aware to the present status of agri-
culture will be stressed through the
sections of the parade devoted to the
work of the extension agents and the
boys and girls clubs.
Three main sections are indicated
"A. Pioneer Days; 8. Development;
c. Commercial or Mercantile. Sec
tiOn C is provided to permit mer-
chants and other commercial inter-
ests to take part in the parade with
the primary idea of indicating the
fact that other business has come
and prOspered as agriculture devel-
oped.
The suggested outline which fol-
lows suggests in part how the story
may be told by the parade. Other ap-
propriate features can be added. In
dividuals or organizations who de- |
sire assistance or suggestions in
working out ideas may consult with
the county extension agents or with |
Dean c. A. McCue, Newark, Della
ware.
A. Pioneer Days Section
1. First Farmers 2. Ear
ly Settlers; 8. Early farm and home
industries and equipment.
b. Development Section
1870 1. Scientific instruction in
n 1OTO
lessor at Delaware College. (a) class
-(b) professor.
1874 2. First local Oranges Or
sanized. State Grange organized. (a)
Grange floats showing where organ
zed. (b) Grange floats showing pur-
pose of Grange. (c) Grange floats
showing growth and present spread
If Oranges in Delaware.
1888 8. State Experiment Station
(a) Float symbolic of
cientific investigations, etc.
, 1908 4. Agricultural Department
# Delaware College established with
Dean of Agriculture. (a) Show size I
f Department and staff then and
Ow and number of students enroll
d and graduated. c
1911 IS. Establishment of first Ex-
ensiOn Work by special appropria- !
on of legislature. (a) Sign. n
1914 6. Federal and State Smith :,
ever Appropriations. (a) First
Ounty Extension Agents appointed.
1914 Z. Methods and Results of
1924 Extension Work.
(a) County Agents.
D Crop improvement. (a) Devel- n
Dment of alfalfa, acreage, uses, etc.
D Development of soy bean indus T,
y, growth, uses. (c) Corn improve -
ent, also other grains. Cd Pasture Ct
use of Japan Glover. A.
, Results of lime or fertilizer DEM
(D Insect or plant dis
Use control. n
(2) Livestock Improvement. (a)
og improvement. feeding, breeding,
C. (b) Dairy cattle improvement,
eding, etc. (c) Poultry improve CT
ent, housing, incubating, breeding,
C. Cd Control of livestock or poul-
Y disease. ~
90 Farmers Organizations. (a) RE-
Dunty Farm Bureaus-where and I
len organized. (b) State Farm \
lreau Federation-purpOse and re-
Its of Farm Bureau organization
State. (c) Cooperative marketing Ca
Milk Producers, etc. SIp
OBJ Home Demonstration Work
Extension Schools for Women.
War Work. Liberty Kitchen, etc. an an
Home Projects. Clothing. Millin- e
Y. Foods and Health. (c) Boys and I
rls' Club Work. ~ Girls Work. I
Clothing. (b) Canning. (c) Cook oel
:. (2) Boys Work. (a) Crops. Ca
rn, potato, sweet potato, soy beans
(b) Livestock. Dairy, Ind
:, poultry. Div
Commercial or Mercantile Section
j. Organized Groups-(a) Rotary
l Kiwanis Clubs. (b) Chambers
or Boards of Trade.
. Individuals or single industries. Oh
Manufacturers (b) Merchants. F0s
Trades and professions.
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