Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05

company .ng program of social, edu-
catlonal and community advance
ment for the rural people-such as
s 1000 local oranges are already ear
rying out in more than 80 states.
Insistence upon such changes in
the tariff program now under dis
cussion as will guarantee the farmer
an equal share with industry in the
benefits Of the protective system
re teration Of the grange belief that
complete tariff equality for the farm
er il impossible except by the adop-
tion OF the export debenture plan.
or similar provision, which the
grange pledges itself to uncom-
promisingly strive for.
Transfer the bureau of reclama-
tion from the department of in
terror to the department of agricul-
ture; open up no more irrigation or
reclamation projects until there is
no longer an agricultural surplus
such as has produced the recent
farm depression: and forbid the
transfer of public lands from fed
eral to state control.
The national grange voted to ia
yor support for President Hoover
and all enforcement agencies, of ma
tional prohibition and the Volstead
act. Increased federal aid for
strictly rural roads especially those
used as r. F. d. routes. Develop
ment without delay of a deep sea
waterway from the Great Lakes to
the ocean. An aggressive cam
pa:gn against all insect pests, es-
H,,
Energetic efforts to prevent the in
PRODUCTION into the United States Of
foot and mouth and similar animal
diseases. Enlarging the national
forest reserves. Increased federal
aEpropr ations for agricultural re-
scarch. Amendment to federal farm
board act to include aid as needed
to the producers of all plant and
animal crops. All efforts designed
! to encourage and consolidate coop
cratiye marketing organizations ano
% improve farm marketing ma
ch neIy Granting independence tt
Philippine Islands. whose agricul
tural products are depressing price.
In this country. Extension Of par
eel post system and proper de
We opment Of its service, without in
+ crease in rates Strict registration
OF all lobbyists appearing befor,
congress or other legislative bodies
Teaching in all public schools the
injurious effects Of alcohol and mar
cotics. Enlarging the scope ano
usefulness of the federal land banks
Gasoline tax in all states to secure
funds for road building and ma n
tenance. More rigid control OF tho
radio in its use for election pur-
poses. Making the purchaser O.
bootleg liquor equally guilty witt
the seller Entrance Of the United
states into the World Court under
proper protect We reservations. Sup
ort OF the owen D. Young reDara-
ttCns agreement ard United States
+ palticip3t on in ell sound com
racts for the limitation Of arma-
monts. Speedy leasing Of Muscle
lAaals to re- pCnsihle parties, guar
antee.n@ adequate production Of fer
t lizer, otherwise its operation foI
such purposes by the government
itself. Establishment of such tariff
rates as will preserve the American
market for the American producer
The national grange opposes con
s0lidation Of L. f. d. routes that
shall deprive any farm home OF
NAL delivery privileges VIII ch now
possesses same The establishment
of branch banks or other system o.
IA mt allied finance Continuation ol
dayliaht saving time in any sector
aH .ha United states Federal reg
ulat on OF motor busses or truck