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institute, and while the hotel facilities of the town are not as commodious 

 as might ordinarily be required, the assurance of plenty of available rooms 

 in private homes was considered sufficient to warrant the location of the 

 meeting. 



On motion duly made and carried, and as a result of its visit of in- 

 spection, the committee formally accepted Monmouth as the location of the 

 State Institute for 1922. 



On motion the committee adjourned. 



Respectfully submitted, 



H. E. YOUNG, Secretary. 



Approved, November 29, 1921. 



MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD 

 IN THE STOCK YARDS INN, CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 29, 1921. 



Pursuant to the call of the president, the meeting of the board of 

 directors was held in the Stock Yards Inn, Chicago, November 29, 1921, 

 at 10 o'clock, A. M. 



Present: Directors Allen, Barrett, Brown, Burrows, J. B., Calhoun, 

 Curtiss, Geweke, Gregory, Haynes, Holben, Mann, Marlin, Mason, S. B., 

 Muckelroy, Pickett, Dr. Wilson, Mrs. Bradt and Mrs. McKeene, of the 

 Department of Household Science were also present. 



The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 



The secretary reported increased interest and attendance at the fall 

 meetings. Additional schedules in several counties were also announced. 



The president spoke of the work of the Limestone and Phosphate com- 

 mittee, citing the results secured in reference to a' readjustment of freight 

 rates in the interest of Illinois farmers. Because of a conflicting meeting 

 of this committee with railroad officials in the city, he asked to be excused, 

 calling the vice-president to the chair. 



The secretary presented a tentative outline of the program for the 

 annual meeting, and Mrs. McKeene spoke of the plans for the household 

 science department sessions. After full discussion these programs were 

 approved and the secretary authorized to complete the details as decided 

 upon. 



A general discussion of the institute work emphasized the value of 

 close co-operation between all organizations and agencies interested in 

 better agriculture, improved rural community and home conditions through- 

 out the State. 



On motion the meeting adjourned. 



Respectfully submitted, 



H. E. YOUNG, Secretary. 



Approved March 7, 1922. 



MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HELD 

 IN THE INSTITUTE ROOMS, SPRINGFIELD, MARCH 7, 1922. 



The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors was held in the Institute 

 rooms, Springfield, March 7, 1922, President Mann presiding. 



Present: Directors, Barrett, Brown, Burroughs, E. W. Calhoun, Curtiss, 

 Davison, Geweke, Gray, Haynes, Holben, Hopping, Mann Mason, S. B. 

 Pickett, Simpson, Switzer, Tullock, and Wakefield. 



Dr. Wilson and Mrs. McKeene were also present. 



The minutes of the previous board meeting were read and approved. 



The Secretary presented the following report: 



To the Board of Directors: 



In reviewing the activities of the Institute for the year just closing, 

 the outstanding feature is the increased interest and activity throughout 

 the State. The season has proved a most successful one from all stand- 



