SESSION 



Missoviri Corn Growers' Association 



Tuesday, January 9. 



PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL ADDRESS. 



(E. E. LaughliD. Rich Hill, Mo.) 



It is with a degree of self-applause we, the Missouri State Corn 

 Growers' Association, meet in third annual session ; applause of victory, 

 still not conquerors, on the field of battle for good corn. 



In these campaigns for good corn we find poorly bred samples, 

 which means we must still agitate the doctrine "Missouri Corn," "In- 

 crease the Yield," "Improve the Quality." 



First prize white corn. State Corn Show, 190(3. 



To stimulate these local corn shows, the Association this year gave 

 prize ribbons'. These shows have been very complimentary to our 

 efiforts. These ribbons have put men to thinking and will do much good 

 in the future. As long as farmers are willing to show corn either for 

 prize or honor, there is a chance for improvement. In fact, everyone 

 should be proud of his corn, always ready and willing to show. Else, 

 if we are ashamed, we should discard our present seed stock and adhere 



