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interests of the community at large. This is certainly 

 a good argument in favor of an organization founded on 

 broad democratic principles in our farming and indus- 

 trial communities. 



It is a notable fact that we have almost reached the 

 ultimate limit of democracy in State government, with- 

 out attempting to apply it to our agricultural industries. 



May it not be believed that a man that is competent 

 to play an elector's part in the business and govern- 

 ment of the State and Nation ? Should he not also be 

 competent to bear a share of the responsibility of an 

 organization that would have for its object the educa- 

 tion and utilization of the dormant talents ? 



Should we not then form some kind of an association 

 that would enlist the support of the best farmers in 

 this country, who would help forward the solution of 

 the industrial questions ? 



We would effect a great saving in time and labor by 

 utilizing the talent now going to waste 



We can say that a few farmers have had their abili- 

 ties recognized and appreciated, but the great masses 

 have not, but would prove equally as worthy if they 

 had an opportunity. The two great factors in this 

 country, were they thoroughly organized, could dictate 

 any policy they chose, and should they unite politically 

 they would become the governor instead of the gov- 

 erned. 



These two elements are made up of what is called the 

 middle classes — the mechanic and the farmer. They 

 would not only prove themselves the bone and muscle, 

 but the brains as well, and finally I would advise the 

 farmers to form societies, with aims and objects some- 

 thing like this : 



The object of this association is to improve the con- 



