Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SELF.
ANALYSIS


England states are interviewer to a
marked degree is shown in strik-
ing manner in the application to the
other states Of certain Of the IL rec
concentrations concerning import
ant state problems" which have been
addressed to the governor and the
the people Of New Hampshire by the
New Hampshire members Of the
New England Council. which was
formed about year ago to promote
the interests of New England.
These recommendations together
with a statement in support are
printed in 14-page pamphlet, which
the council has recently made pub
lie. Briefly the recommendations
are as follows:
Amendment OF the laws to en-
courage manufacturing.
Systematic effort to prevent young
people from leaving.
Extension of agricultural research
and juvenile club work.
Employment of experts to aid
farmers in production and market
ing
Periodical studies of areas that
compete with New Hampshire agri-
culture.
Expansion of the state bureau of
markets.
Organized effort to cultivate the
home market.
Extension of practical education
in agriculture.
Development of public forests and
farm lots.
Refor1na ton of general tax laws in
conformity with peoples capacity to
pay
Preservation of the scenic beau
ties of the state.
Complete investigation of New
Hampshire farm production and
marketing and report by December
10.
It will be noted at once that sew
eral of these recommendations have
even broader application than to the
New England states for they denote
the aims for which the country as a
whole is working. But the New
Hampshire Council places special
emphasis upon the recommendations
pertaining to manufacturing and
agriculture as the state is largely
and is looking to the lawmakers to
bring about improved conditions.
Regarding New Hampshire's in
dustrial problem, the Springfield
Republican makes the following
comment:
The states manufacturing inter-
ests as a whole, like those Of much
of the rest of New England. are en-
gagged in a life -and-death struggle"
against rather adverse" economic
conditions, and the people do not
recognize the peed which these In
terests have of local encouragement.
Many communities try hard to get
new industries to come, and neglect
the needs Of those already estab-
lished. The council except for this
reminder, contents itself with rec
ommendine that state and local gov
ernments adopt las liberal policies
as possible" in order to conserve
these interests. with special refer
ence to taxes.
- New Hampshire Is In the same
position as several other states in
the steady decline In the rural popu-
Iauon. Out Of 25t OF it's cities and
towns, all but u had fewer inhabit-
ants in 1920 than in 1910; Of 1862
towns having fewer than 1000 in
habitants all but 80 decreased in
population. This falling off is
caused for the most part by the de-
parture of the young folks to other
states where they believe they see
greater opportunities. Award of
agricultural scholarships and CO.
operation Of the departments of edu-
cation and labor in helping find
employment are put forward as sug-
sestions to aid In checking the exo-
dus.
That the state is behind the times
in its agricultural methods is the be-
lief of the New Hampshire Council
rs indicated in its statement It
emphasizes New Hampshire's COM
parative nearness to the large mar
kets, calls attention to the Pacific
coast methods Of specializing, pack
ing and cooperative marketing, and
urges liidI tuSSS I1dlterS De more
carefully considered. ENTIRELY our
own fault" is the verdict of the New
Hampshire Council in taking notice
Of the peoples consumption of great
quantities Of imported produce Of
the kinds that are grown in the
state; it is "the product Of slipshod
ana inefficient methods and utter alb
sence Of systematic effort to help
ourselves"
The New Hampshire Council after
careful analysis of the symptoms
has suggested a remedy. Its sug-
gestions undoubtedly will be given
careful consideration by the law
makers, state officials. and state and
municipal organizations. so tina,
Improvement along the several lines
may be anticipated. The Council OF
that state has likewise rendered q
service to the New England Council
for a number Of the recommends
tions might easily be Elodifed for
the beneht Of New ESyland as a
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