224 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



Now we have in the city of Waterloo a community of people 

 who are not so different from the average community in every 

 section. We are people who are interested mainly in successful 

 agriculture in our country. We take particular pride in our re- 

 lationship to agriculture. The manufacturing industries of Water- 

 loo make machinery that is used almost entirely by farmers. 

 The most substantial institution in the world is that of agricul- 

 ture and we are a people who take pride in our close connection 

 with it. 



We have two sides of the river and if some of you have not 

 already had the experience of telling which side of the river you 

 like best, on the wrong side, I wish you would tell me. We are a 

 people loyal to the state and to the country at large. We like to 

 boast of ourselves in a way that is not objectionable. We believe 

 in loyaltj'. We believe that if you are not satisfied with your 

 business or the place in which you live, in justice to yourself 

 you should change. 



Into this community of homes, of manufacturing industries 

 which relate to the agricultural industries and which represent 

 the garden spot of the world — into this community which is 

 recognized as being of great value to the dairy industry and 

 which is making dairying better for the farmer each year, I wel- 

 come you all. 



It is a distinct pleasure to stand here this afternoon and tell 

 you that you are welcome and I do it with confidence, because I 

 know the people of Waterloo. If there is anything the city can 

 give you, let me know and I will see that you are taken care of. 

 I haven't the slightest idea that such will be the case, but if you 

 are molested by those distinguished looking gentlemen on the 

 street with blue coats, stars, helmets, and clubs, refer the matter 

 to me. I say I do not believe you wall be molested, but if you 

 should and will advise me, I shall be very glad, in my dual ca- 

 pacity as mayor and attorney at law, to see that you are legally 

 convicted and it will not cost you a cent to have it done. Again, 

 gentlemen, I welcome you. 



Mr. Stephenson : Is Mr. Cole present ? Mr. Cole was on for the 

 response. Inasmuch as he is not here, it gives me pleasure at this 

 time to introduce to you, Mr. A^an Pelt. 



