The National Co-operator and Texas Farm Journal. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1909 Page: 2 of 24
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THE NATIONAL CO-OPERATOR AND FARM JOURNAL
regard of consequence, keeping stead United States. One large cotton man-
fastly in view the welfare and the
integrity of our organization.
His work is a credit to the union
ufacturer has stated that in his opin-
of Texas; it is the richest legacy he
could leave to his wife and children,
for it has built for him a good name,
that will live when he shall have
passed into the great beyond, where
we know he will receive the reward
prepared for those whom the love
of God has blessed.
ion the movement for the g renter con-
sumption of cotton is one of the most
important pieces of work ever inau-
gurated by the Farmers’ union, and
your committee concurs in this view.
This experienced manufacturer of
cotton states that even now, when
there is no unusual demand for cot-
ton such as to require from one hun-
dred to two hundred thousand bales
We therefore, in all sincerity, lay more, within a few months time, than
this tribute to a faithful servant be- the ordinary demand, that it has the
fore you, feeling that we have but effect of advancing the price of cotton
done our duty to our sacred trust, as
your committee on officers’ reports.
not less than 2 cents per pound, and
he further states that he agrees with
Fraternally vours,
A. P. LANDERS', Chairman.
J. M. WRIGHT,
A. S. HARPER, Secretary,
Committee.
lion be placed on our minutes, given
to the state press and the Screwmen.
E. F. SHROPSHIRE, Chairman.
TOM TAYLOR.
A. P. LANDERS, Secretary.
Committee.
Whereas, The city of Galveston and
the first annual cotton carnival have
extended to this convention assembled
.the most royal welcome that has ever
been extended to this or any other
convention in this or any other state,
and have done their uttermost to make
our visit among them pleasant, as well
as beneficial; be it
Resolved, By this convention now
the estimate made by the jute inter- . .
ests that if all the sacks bags ropes s ill session. That we extend to them
wrapping twine, etc., now used in the
United States annually, made from
jute, are made from cotton instead.
that it will require at least 5,000,000
bales of cotton to supply this demand,
The committee on resolutions had
many resolutions referred to them, and this, cotton manufacturer goes, on
of which appear further along in this
our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for
their courtesies, and hope that it may
be our privilege to meet with them
again.
Second, That a copy of this resolu-
tion be spread on our minutes and a
article.
Further business was suspended and
the election of officers was entered
upon for the ensuing union year.
The election of the various officials
to say that it is his firm opinion that
when this demand is created (which
can easily be done by all inteersts
working together) that it will run the
price of cotton up, and, quoting his
exact words, “I feel that the time is
not far distant when cotton will be
copy be given to the papers of the
state.
E. F. SHROPSHIRE,
TOM TAYLOR,
A. P. LANDERS,
Committee.
time of peace; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the state farmers’
union of Texas- earnestly petition the
members of congress from this state
to work for the re-establishment of
this great public necessity for across-
the-seas service—our own ships—and
flying our own flag.
Resolved, That our congressmen
are earnestly urged, in the considera-
tion of this great question, to discard
partisanship and give heed only to
patriotism.
Resolved, That the secretary of this
union be instructed to send copy
of these resolutions to each of our
Texas congressmen.
The reports of all the officers and
the executive committee were received
with gratification and expressions of
favor by all the members, and it was
notably apparent that the business of
the union was in smooth waters with
sails spread and competent men in
command of the craft; and that the
were published in the last issue of
the Co-Operator in advance for the
benefit of the membership who were
no doubt anxious to hear who was
to command the union ship for the
coming year.
There were no actual contests for
cheap at 20 cents per pound."
W e have cause to feel proud over
the fact of the great progress this
movement for the greater consump-
tion of cotton has made and are grat-
ified over the fact that it originated
among our Texas brethren; we feel
the membership, not only of the union,
but of other interests, owe a debt of
gratitude to those of our members
any of the positions and the elections
were without event of importance ex-
cept in the case of the business which who have given so much of t ten time
,: 1 r D .1 to this important work.
was placed at the disposal of Brother We find that this work of the great-
Charles Smith, and he would have er consumption of cotton can be aided
probably received the unanimous en-materially and largely by all of our
dorsement of the meeting, being membership taking a more active
part in the work and all working
with the united and determined ef-
fort, and continuously in this direc-
tion, by using cotton rope for all
kinds of rope* and demanding all your
placed in nomination, had he not pos-
itively refused to accept the position
or any other, stating that he wished
to be free for awhile from the ties of
office.
In the matter of the secretary’s of-
fice there were two or three candi-
sugar, salt and other supplies in cot-
ton bags instead of jute bags, and in-
sisting upon the exclusive use of cot-
dates besides Miss Nellie Horton, but ton wrapping twine.
upon all having received a complimen- We urge that each member visit
tary vote, all withdrew and made Miss his retail deale r and urge him to de-
Nellie the unanimous choice of the mand his supplies in cotton bags and
note jute, and to use cotton wrap-
ping twine, and to purchase cotton
union for the position of secretar-
treasurer.
The annual report of the state lec-
turer, Brother Joe Edmonson, was
read and accepted favorably.
Consumption of Cotton Report.
The committee on the greater con
sumption of cotton then made the
following report, which was received, .
1 i t 1. I We also recommend that we place
an adopted: . .orders promptly for cotton bagging
To the Officers and Members of the P P-
Whereas, The Screwmen’s Benevo-
lent Association, local No. 317, I. L.
future was bright with promise of suc-
cess in the efforts of the members to
win a great victory for the welfare
of the people who till the soil. *
The seventh annual meeting of the
farmers’ state union after three days
of good work adjourned sine die; the
A., in their kindness, have given us
the free use of their hall and shown to
us many other courtesies that have brethren departed to
greatly aided us to make our stay in homes, there to- relate the story of a
Galveston both pleasant and profit- splendid meeting of the organization
able; therefore be it ... that was harmonious throughout, and
Resolved, That this convention, nowselected a good set of officials that
in session, extend to the Screwmen 1 + T 1 1*
‘ will be true to the business interests
of the brethren, and will, it is believed,
and hoped, continue the good work
of the past two years and advance the
cause just as far or further ahead as
it has been by the last official fam-
ily.
and other labor organizations of this
city, our heartfelt thanks for the many
acts of couretsy to us and wish them
God speed in their work for the up-
lifting and upbuilding of the laboring
people.
Second, That a copy of this resolu-
tion be placed on our minutes, given
to the state press and the Screwmen.
E. F. SHROPSHIRE, Chairman,
TOM TAYLOR,
A. P. LANDERS, Secretary.
Committee.
George Terrell’s Resolution.
The following resolution by George
B. 1 errell of Alto, Cherokee county,
Texas, was read, the regular order
of business suspended, and is was
passed unanimously.
Resolved, by the Farmers’ union of
Texas, in convention assembled, That
we’are opposed to gambling in all
its forms, and especially to gambling
, . , . , in agrocultural products; therefore, we
can be purchased tor about $1 9 and hereby memorialize congress to enact
a law to prohibit the gambling in
agricultural products in the United
States, and we pledge all the power
iand influence of the farmers of this
rope.
W'e also find that quite a number
of articles of clothing can easily be
used, made of cotton, and that even
material for an entire suit of clothes
we urge that the membership try and
use as much cotton clothing as pos-
sible.
■ great state to our senators and rep-
to wrap our cotton in this season, and
if the dinners claim they cannot pro-
cure the cotton bagging, insist that he
write to state headquarters at Fort
Worth, and they will get it,
- . . It has been demonstrated that by
tion, that the work inaugurated our carrying into execution the above
through the Farmers union ot 1 exas
something over two years ago, has ■ res Ta
made very rapid progress, and that spread already to such proportions as to the revival of our shipping inter-
today more than one hundred whole-to convince your committee that a ests —
sale grocery firms in different parts: much higher price can be obtained
of the country are now specifying cot- for our cotton by this movement alone
ton bags exclusively on all their orders within the period of a very short time,
for sugar. The most valuable move-and we believe that it will enable us
ment, in the behalf ot the greater con to more efficiently clothe and educate
sumption ot cotton, is the result of our children, indispensable necessity in time of war,
a visit made by a representative of
the Texas Farmers’ union to Hot
Farmers’ Union of Texas:
reseentatives in congress to assist them
their various
We, your committee on the greater
consumption of cotton, beg leave to
make the following report:
We find, upon thorough investiga-
in the passage of a law that will for-
ever drive from this country the
bucket shops and gambling hells.
suggestions, that the
movement
is
GEORGE B. TERRELL.
The same action was taken with a
resolution by Brother M. G. Jackson
common
sense.
it has
of Eastland, Eastland county, relative
W hereas, the United States is prac-
tically without a merchant marine,
and
Whereas, a merchant marine is an
Springs, Ark., during the session of
the Southern Wholesale Grocers asso-
ciation, and since that meeting, some
two or three score of Texas whole-
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY E. WEBB, Chairman.
E B. HOUSE,
W. A. CRA WFORD, Secretary.
and a great commercial necessity in
EG
sale grocery firms have joined en-
thusiastically in the movement of the
Farmers’ union for the greater con-
sumption of cotton, and are today
specifying cotton bags on all their Whereas, the Longshoremen s In-
sugar and other goods. | ternational organization, local N o. 310,
The committee on resolutions then
reported the following resolutions of
thanks:
Messrs. Armour & Co., the big I. L. A., in their kindness have given
Chicago packers, changed several us the free use of their hah and shown
months ago from using jute cloths to us many other courtesies that have
and are now using cotton cloths for greatly aided us to make’our stay
their export beef, and are using cot-in Galveston both pleasant and profit-
ton wrapping twine instead of jute. able.
Your committee has seen original let-. Therefore, be it Resolved, That this
ters and copies of letters from several convention now in session extend to
wholesale grocery firms and others, the longshoremen and other labor or-
who are now specifying cotton bags ganizations of this city our heartfelt
instead of jute. A greater consump- thanks tor the many acts of courtesy
tion of cotton unquestionably means to us and wish them God speed in
a better price for the product, and their work for the uplifting and up-
this affects not only the firms, but building of the laboring people.
all other business interests in the. Second, T hat a copy of this resolu-
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