248 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, [Jan., 



would, of course, be incorrect, but I do say that in some of 

 our schools, in the back towns, the condition is very bad. We- 

 have something to learn from the progressive school systems 

 of the West. 



In Indiana they not only have better schools, especially in 

 some places, but their schools do not cost them so much. 



Now in order that we may take some definite action I want 

 to offer this : 



Resolved, That the State Board of Education be asked to 

 endeavor to secure such courses of study in our country schools, 

 including agriculture, as are adapted to the needs of the state, 

 and that they be asked to secure, so far as practicable, the 

 cooperation of the State Agricultural College in this move- 

 ment. 



I offer that as a motion. 



Mr. Kelsey. Mr. Chairman, is this open to debate? 



The President. It has not been seconded. If it is sec- 

 onded it will be. 



(Resolution seconded.) 



Mr. Kelsey. Mr. President, I believe this is a movement 

 in the right direction, but I would like to offer some further 

 amendment. Perhaps it would be best to incorporate it in 

 another resolution, or if deemed advisable, perhaps we can 

 amend this. 



I was born in this state on a farm, and I hope to die on a 

 farm. I have also had thirteen years' experience in public 

 school work. As some of you know, I have traveled and lec- 

 tured a great deal. In my travels I have found that this move- 

 ment is growing and is gaining great momentum, and, like the 

 momentum of a falling body, will continue to gain and spread 

 until it becomes generally adopted. We have a long session 

 this afternoon, and I do not think we have the time now to go 

 into a discussion of that. I^ we had I should like to describe 

 to you something of the history of the movement, in order to 

 show what it has accomplished already. But let us take the 

 conditions as they are and make the best of them. 



