The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1926-01-28
Minnesota Farm Bureau
Holds 9TH Annual Meeting
Wonderful Attendance, Splendid
Program and Enthusiastic Spirit
Mark Three Days Convention -

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Minnesota Farm Bureau federation,
which was held in St. Paul on Jan :.
19-20-21, was the most successful, in
every way, ever held by the organiza-
ton in this state.
The attendance was far in excess
: of last years Meeting and the pro-
gram was much the best yet present
ed ait an annual meeting. There was
not a dull session during the three
days. III.
The first days sessions were held
at University Farm, in conjunction
with the Farmers and Home Makers
short course, and a number OF able
and instructive addresses were heard.
Dean w. C. Coffey delivered the adj
dress of welcome
President j. F.. Reed, in an able
address, reviewed the work and ac-
complishments of the Farm Bureau
during 1925. A very fine address
on the "Value of Organization to
Farm Women" was delivered by
Bess M. Wilson of Redwood Falls.
Mrs. Wilson also spoke in behalf of
the Minnesota Editorial association,
pledging the continued support of the
newspapers to the Farm Bureau.
Two valuable and instructive adj
dresses that day were those by Chas.
E. Hearst, president of the Iowa
Farm Bureau federation, and Thos.
Up. Cooper of the u S. Department
of Agriculture. Ole o. Sageng,
chairman of the Rural Credit depart
ment spoke for Gov. Christensen,
who was out of the city.
f. The Wednesday and Thursday ses-
sions were held at the State Capitol.
On Wednesday the convention heard
discussions of several important sub
iects. Senator Herman Schmechel
of Fairfax spoke on Farm Electrifi-
cation, dealing with the Burnside ex-
perimental project being carried on
near Red Wing. Cooperative auto
insurance was the subject of an in
terestitng address by G.. j. Mecher-
lie, general manager of the Illinois
Mutual Insurance Co., E. A. Tyler of
St, Paul spoke on cooperative life
insurance, P. j. Coleman of Mime
apolis gave an interesting address on
agricultural transportation, H. H.
Flowers, secretary of the Rural Cred
it department, spoke on the work of
that department in making long time
loans to the farmers at low interest
rate, and V. E.. Anderson, assistant
attorney general, very ably discussed
agricultural legislation.
A fine banquet was enjoyed on
Wednesday evening at the ST. Paul
Athletic club when State Auditor
Ray P. Chase delivered a brilliant
and inspiring address on taxation. f.
w. Peck. director of extension, also
spoke on the; harmony and co-opera-
ton existing in this state between the
Extension Service and the Farm Bur
eau.
| Gov. Christensen, who arrived
home from Washington Thursday, ap-
peared before the convention and
gave a very, interesting talk on his
observations at the national capital
and brought hopeful message that
there is changing attitude in the
East with reference to western agri-
cultural problems.
A strong set of resolutions, out
lining the policy of the federation
for 1926, were passed. The Farm
Bureau reiterated its demand for ma
tional legislation to care for the sur.
plus of farm crops. Resolutions
were passed voicing appreciation fol
the fine support the Farm Bureau has
received during the past year from
the Minnesota Editorial association.
At the closing session President j
If. Reed was unanimously reelected
for his fifth term and A. ]. Olson Of
Renville was again elected as frs
vice president, Hagbarth Bue o.
i Mortified as second vice presiden
and Mrs. E. v. Ripley of Menahg;
and John D. Pyle of Madison a
directors for three years.
: During the whole convention thu
enthusiasm of Farm Bureau worl
was strongly evident and much sat
! isfaction was felt by the delegate
over the accomplishments of tn
n Farm Bureau during the past year
particularly on legislation and TIL
, railroad freight rate fight. Report
from all counties indicate stron,
revival of Farm Bureau spirit an,
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