Milford chronicle., 1930-12-12

tives in bridging the gap between
producer and consumer.
"a rigid policy of conservation of
the natural resources of the nation,
especially water powers; the use of
water sites for the generation of
electric power to be controlled in
the interests of all the people.
"Organizing State Tax confer
ences to study tax problems, with
leading organizations and industries
invited to cooperate.
Support of U. S. Department of
Agriculture in its effort to exclude
dangerous insect and plant pests
from the country, and favoring in
creased protection from such pests
to agricultural activities, with min
imum interference with the efficient
distribution of such products to the
consuming public.
Making a thorough study in traf-
fic laws, looking toward more equit-
able freight rates for the farmer and
a reduction of the present heavy
freight-carrying charges.
Extending all possible aid
through the Federal Farm Board to
growers of beans, and otherA farm
products, not yet included in assis-
tance by said Farm Board.
Deportation of all aliens convict
ed of violating the criminal laws of
State or Nation, especially those re-
lating to narcotics and Intoxicating
liquors.
"a Court of International Justice
as a means of settling international
disputes.
"Enlarging the scope and service
Of the Federal Farm Loan System.
Increased construction of farm
to-market roads.
"a policy of establishing freight
rates On livestock to provide the
greatest possible range of market
therefor.
Adoption of uniform traffic sig
nails and uniform placing Of same in
different states.
Construction of Great Lakes-to-
Sea waterway.
Protection of shade trees along
public highways and further tree
planting where needed.
Approval of the policies of Presi-
dent Hoover in the outlawing of
war and the establishment of World
Peace.
Granting, independence to the
Philippine Islands, and legislation
to prevent further immigration of
their people to the United States.
Limiting the length of automo-
bile trucks and trailers on the pub
lie highways.
Support of the Pan-American In
stitute for Reciprocal trade.
Proper regulation of motion pic
lures.
Establishment of a National Ag-
ricultural Day.
"a campaign of education against |
the use of cigarettes by the youth of
the land, and especially urging the
cooperation of colleges and other |
institutions toward this
end
"The National Grange opposes all
5fforts to nullify existing laws for
he enforcement of the Eighteenth /
and punishment of Of
lenses hereunder.
Further encroachments upon the
natural resources of the country by
orivate interests and monopolistic
groups.
"The use of Oleomargarine as a
substitute for butter in government
ANY modification of the deferen-
ial between live stock and dressed
neat produces, which will curtail
he range of markets for live stock.
'All blanket bond issues, without
liability limit, which tend to throw
/ burden of debt upon land in irri-
cation, drainage, or other improve
nent districts.
Corporation farming or other
of centralized agriculture,
which may tend to diminish individ-
lal ownership and interest.
"The payment, directly or indi-
ectly, by any private citizen, cham
er of commerce, farm organization,
r other group, of any portion of
he salary and expenses of Federal
Extension Workers.
"The attitude of the United States
of Commerce in its hostil-
,y to the efforts of the farm groups
D secure equality for agriculture
through legislative enactment.
Il am very glad to be able to say
hat we are stronger, in point of
than we have been for
ONE years. Not alone can we point
} a larger number of members, but
re can also say that the interest
nd loyalty of our members has in
reased to a remarkable degree.
her care communities where new ;
ranges should be placed, but we
ave not been able to organize any I
ew units during the past year. Or
of new Oranges takes
lOney and that is something of i
hich we have very little. We can il
ct some help from the National
Ody, but they cannot be expected {
} furnish it all. A change in Il
mount of dues paid is recommend n
l in our proposed bylaws which
ould enable us to do more effec- d
We work. C
"Our official paper is constantly
eing improved in every way. In g
any States, it goes into each n
range family and in our own State b
read by the great majority of our Il
embers. The paper can only be |!
lccessful by the whOlehearted P
lcking of every member of the or q