DAIRY AND SEED IMPROVEMENT MEETINGS. 257 



BUSINESS MEETING OF THE MAINE SEED 

 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. 



ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT. 

 L. C. HOLSTON. 



In these "times which try men's souls.," the world is con- 

 fronted by this question, — Who will feed the world ? No nation 

 can thrive alone. One nation cannot be at war without every 

 other nation feeling the results. When many nations are fight- 

 ing each other, the whole world is depressed. You may resolve 

 that you will not talk of war, but whenever you make a reso- 

 lution that is contrary to nature, you will break it. 



Germany, Russia, England, Austria, have talked peace for 

 several years. During this time, instead of disarmament, each 

 country has increased its lighting strength. Each country has 

 had belligerent thoughts, admired its splendid pageant of war, 

 and then used its equipment. With Europe deep in carnage we 

 cannot sit secure. When part of the race is in the throes of 

 death, no other part has health. Brother fighting against 

 brother! The untilled land horrible with the life blood of 

 youth and men ! The homes desolate ! Every house a home of 

 mourning ! Women bowed with grief and a double burden too 

 great for any one to bear ! 



What is victory when millions mourn? Of what use are 

 laurels when the world is hungry'? Who will furnish food, 

 clothing and shelter? 



We, all of us, are a part of this great human family. Its 

 wants, needs, griefs, joys, cares, hopes, fears are ours. We are 

 one. When a part of the world is hungry and suffering, who 

 can be comfortable? Who is going to feed the world? Almost 

 one-third of the German population is engaged in the occupa- 

 tion of agriculture. In Austria, almost half the working people 



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