Fortunes for Farmers 



and another year want the American tax on our 

 potatoes removing. We must proceed with caution, 

 and handle as far as possible only those points on 

 which we are united. 



Finally, we want money, then more money, and 

 then still more money. Cash counts, and without 

 large funds we are futile for propaganda or pro- 

 gress in any form. We want well-paid officials, ex- 

 pert advisers, and a first-rate staff. Without these 

 our efforts are of no account. The present rates of 

 subscription must be trebled at once — any trade 

 union carpenter puts us to shame. Our union is a 

 great idea, and if handled by the right men in a 

 large spirit must advance. The rank and file should 

 be kept abreast of things by a column or more in 

 every local paper — not merely reports of meetings, 

 but members' queries and letters, or suggestions, 

 and anything that may interest them. Lastly, let 

 every member during the current year persuade 

 three of his neighbours to join, and if he has also 

 paid his subscription he will have done his duty. 



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